Happy Holly-days!

Happy Retirement, Mr. Altomare!

The winter break is here! The excitement has been building and today was full of energy and good cheer. We were able to gather as a school to sing Christmas carols in the morning. We wished Mr.
Altomare well as he begins his retirement. The kids have two weeks off and they are looking forward to it.

Here are our thoughts:
I can't wait to open my presents because I like to open my presents. - Braydon
I can't wait to open stockings because I like tricking my dog Scarlet. She only gets poop bags and a bone. -Michael
I am excited because everyday is going to be a weekend. -Silas
I like Christmas because I like to open presents. -Ryder
I am looking forward to opening presents with my mom on Christmas morning because she is going to love her gift. -Madison

Getting ready to sing some carols.

I am excited to see my brother on the holidays because he is going to sleep over. -Nathan
I am excited when I don't have any more school because I get to play video games. -Liam B.
I am excited for Santa to give me presents because I really like them. -Jarrett
I'm excited for Christmas because I want to have presents. -Jaxson
I'm excited for Santa to come because I'll get presents. -Carter D
I will build snowmen at my house. I will use a carrot nose, a hat and sticks just like in our poems. -Carter M.
I'm super excited for Christmas because I get lots of presents. -Bryce
I am excited for Christmas because I really want to go to my grandma's and see all my family. -Kennedy
I love going to my grandma's and grandpa's because I can open presents with my whole entire family. -Colton
I am looking forward to Christmas because it's fun opening presents. -Autumn
I am opening presents. I like to open presents because I like to get Paw Patrols from the toy store. -Will
I am looking forward to going to my grandma and grandpa's house on Christmas Eve because I get to see my cousins that I don't usually see. -Emily

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season. Enjoy making special memories with family and friends. Merry Christmas! We look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year.

-Mrs. T & Ms. M.

Merry Christmas!

Winter Carnival

Awesome bulletin board compliments of Ms. Wasney

Yesterday we had our first Winter Carnival at BHS. We sure lucked out with great weather and a fabulous turnout. There was carolling and curling in the gym, crafts, hot chocolate and cider, treats, a photobooth, a sleigh ride and snowshoeing. It was great to see former students from Robert Andrews Band come to play some catchy Christmas tunes. The indoor and outdoor activities kept everyone busy. There were so many smiling faces and rosy cheeks!

Here are our thoughts:
I loved the horse ride because my whole family liked it too. -Kennedy
I would have had a sugar cookie and bought an ornament. -Jaxson
I enjoyed the fire trucks because my cousin was here too and we went in the fire trucks. -Nathan
The horse ride was fun because it was fast. -Michael
I liked the horse ride because it's super fast and it is not for us to jump off of. -Colton
I liked the snowshoeing because it made me walk like a penguin a little bit and it was my first time. I learned something new about them.  -Charlie
I loved the hot chocolate because it was so hot and warm and I went outside after that to go see the fire trucks. -Madison
I liked when I was at the horse ride because the horses went so fast I almost fell off. -Braydon
I would have had hot chocolate and gone on the horse ride. -Autumn
I went to all the food then I had a blueberry muffin and it tasted so good. -Liam B.
I liked the horse ride because it went a little fast at the start and I loved the cookies. -Silas

Carolling in the gym.

I really liked the cookies because they were really yummy. Jarrett
I was at the horse ride and I had a ride and it was good. -Bryce
I liked the cookies that had sprinkles and icing because they were good. -Carter D.
I would have gone snowshoeing because I have not done it before. -Carter M.
I liked the fire trucks because the ladder was cool. -Will
I liked horse ride because I got to sit at the back. -Ryder

S.P.I.N. Club selling handmade ornaments.

What a wonderful evening. Thanks for joining us! We were glad we could be together and celebrate our BHS community.
-Mrs. T & Ms. M.

Curling in the gym.

RA students sharing their band skills.

A beautiful bulletin board compliments of Mrs. Dent Scarcello

Firetrucks to check out.

Look at that fully extended ladder!

Snowshoeing! 

Waiting patiently for the sleigh ride.

Giddy-up!

Craft time in the music room.

Hot chocolate and apple cider.

Thank you Gessel family!

Handmade Ornaments

S.P.I.N. Club members came to before and after school sessions to make ornaments. These will be sold at our Winter Carnival on Wednesday, December 12th for $2 each. The money raised will be going to their global initiative which is Education in Nicaragua. We hope you are able to support this cause.

Student Led Conferences

We were able to celebrate our learning with families on Thursday and Friday for student led conferences. It was great to have guests visit our classroom and to see what we have been up to. The students were the stars of the show as they shared their accomplishments and work with others.

Here are our thoughts:
I liked showing my mom my math. We played the two dice game. -Braydon
I showed my mom my work. She liked my journal. -Michael
I showed my mom, dad and my step-mom the fish. They were happy to be here. -Charlie
I told my mom and dad about the table group numbers. They said I was doing a great job. -Silas
I liked that my mommy said that I did so good in school. -Gabriella
I loved when I showed my parents my habitat because they thought is was really cool. -Madison
My mom liked my work. She said I did so good. -Nathan
I was excited to show my mom my bee habitat. She said she liked it. -Colton
My mom said my work was a great job. I feel good. -Bryce
I was excited when my mom and dad bought me a book because they love me. -Jaxson
I was excited to show my mom and dad my garter snake made out of clay. -Liam B.
I liked when I showed my mom my classroom because it's my favourite part. -Autumn
I showed my mom my work. -Will
I showed my dad my art. -Carter M.
I showed my mom and dad the fish because I thought it'd be cool. -Carter D.
I showed my beaver habitat. They liked it. -Kennedy
My mom and dad liked my work because I tried my best. -Ryder
I really liked my conference because my mom really liked my snake project - Jarrett
My mom and dad said I did a really good job on my bee habitat. -Emily

Thank you to our Room 2 families for making time to celebrate with us. The kids could not wait to have you join us in our classroom. We are very fortunate to work with amazing kids each day and to get to spend time with their families. Together we are better. We appreciate all the work you are doing at home to support your child's learning.
-Mrs. T. & Ms. M.