Week 16

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MESSAGE FROM MS. STAROSTECKI

Dear Parents,

I would like to wish your families a very merry Christmas and hope that you and your children will enjoy the coming holiday. May your Christmas be filled with moments of joy and laughter with the ones you love, and may you have a fun and safe break. Thank you for all the warm wishes and all the best in the New Year!

Happy Holidays!

REMINDERS

CHRISTMAS BREAK December 23rd to January 7th

SOCIAL STUDIES

1C has started their journey to learn about Christmas Around the World. We have discussed our family traditions and learned about Christmas tradition in Canada. They had a busy couple of weeks visiting countries like Canada, Mexico and Brazil, South Africa, Germany, Sweden, Holland, France, Australia, China and lastly the North Pole. They learned how to say Merry Christmas in many different languages:
Mexico (Spanish) - Feliz Navidad
Brazil (Portuguese)  - Feliz Natal
South Africa (Afrikaans) - Geseende Kersfees
Germany (German) - Froliche Weinhachten
Sweden (Swedish) - God Jul
Holland (Dutch) - Prettige Kerstfeest
France (French) - Joyeux Noel
Australia - Merry Christmas
China - Sheng Dan Kuai Le
Six White Boomers (listen to the song here )

ELF ADVENTURES

Monday

Tuesday
Wednesday

Thursday
Friday

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK


1C Rocked the Christmas Concert

1C sure looks good!

So handsome!

Such pretty young ladies.

Festive Footwear!



Elf Creator
Smoothies!!!!



The Grade 1s loved their smoothies, some kiddos had three helpings! They were shocked that they could not taste the spinach. 

Here is the recipe:
2 cups of orange juice
1 cup of yogurt
1 cup cranberry juice
1 banana
1 avocado
2 large handfuls of spinach
6 cups of berries
6 cups of ice

Blend and Enjoy! (makes 16 glasses - half full)


Elf Names and Characters



Making Christmas Cards with 3C!








PJ & Stuffie Day
Our Letter from Santa!
Christmas Bingo 
Ornament Making
Getting Comfy and Cozy for Movie Time
So excited to watch Brother Bear!





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