Emotional Learning & Self Regulation 
Last week we focused our emotional learning on identifying what we can control and what we can't control. It can be difficult for children to deal with emotions when they don't feel like they can control the things happening around them. They are still trying to make sense of the world and these can be very difficult times.

We've been learning some strategies to help us.
We learned to focus on the things that we can control to
self - regulate, some breathing techniques and how to ask for help when we are experiencing big emotions.

This graphic might help guide your discussions at home.
 

The Wonky Donkey

Thanks to Leena's Mother and sister who came to school this morning to be our guest reader.
Mrs. B read "The Wonky Donkey" to the class
and it was so funny! 

Here is the song that
accompanies the story. Enjoy

Creepy Carrots

Creepy Carrots have entered the classroom!!

Last week we read the story 

"Creepy Carrots" and on Monday
I brought in creepy carrot muffins.

Pies and Poems Presentation to Families

Grade 2 Pies and Poems Presentation to Families

Wednesday, October 31
Taylor School Gymnasium @ 11:00

Lunch and Snacks to Follow in the Classrooms

Families of grade 2 students are invited to join us for a special presentation of poems and dances at 11:00 in the Taylor School gymnasium.

Families are welcome to bring a lunch and join students in the classroom after the presentation. We ask that families bring a treat to share. (students are still required to bring a lunch and extra snacks will be shared again in the afternoon - do not bring snacks that may contain peanuts) * Please label your tupperware item so that it can be returned to you.

Students can dress up in their Halloween costumes during recess @10:45 and costumes will be sent home with families after the presentation. Please do not send your child to school in their Halloween costume.

Looking forward to seeing you at our
Pies & Poems Presentation!
Ms. K Carter & Mrs. C Holland

How Are You Incredible?

How Are You Incredible?

Today we talked about what makes each of us incredible. Our homework tonight is to show how each of us are incredible. Draw a picture, take a picture, write a story, have a friend or family member write a note or send a picture to Ms. Carter ( kcarter@svsd.ca ) telling or showing how YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! Try something new, don't give up! It's ok to make mistakes - don't give up! Let's share what makes us incredible! 

Take The Pumpkin Dice Latte Challenge

Take The Pumpkin Dice Latte Challenge 

Patterns All Around Us

Patterns All Around Us

This week we have been exploring patterns.
Can you try making patterns at home? 
Go for a pattern hunt and name the patterns in a different way.
Enjoy!

Getting Ready For A New School Year

Well, summer vacation is over and I'm getting ready for another school year.

Tonight we had our open house and I was so excited to see the students and their families come to visit and drop off their supplies! I'm feeling a lot of excitement and a few butterflies as tomorrow is the first day of grade 2.

Lunches are made, breakfast is ready (I'm having oatmeal :) YUM!) my bags are packed and I'm set to have a good sleep. I know tomorrow is going to be a big day and I want to put my best self forward with a positive attitude and a strong cup of coffee.

Wishing you all a good night and a great first day back to school! 

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Year End Pictures

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