Wednesday, October 19

We enjoyed a great day! Thank you for returning your library books and sending in your child's zip lock bags with their pictures. Tomorrow, from 9 AM to 9:45 AM we have a visiting author, Marty Chan. This is the visit that we won through the YABS – Young Alberta Book Society who organizes Trailblazers annual literary Arts Festival that takes place annually in the fall throughout Alberta.

If you would like to volunteer, you are welcome to email either our room parent Amy, or myself and we will add you to our volunteer calendar. We are very thankful for having our wonderful volunteers in our classroom!

• On Monday, October 31 the Kindergarten class will be having a Pumpkin Party. We have some exciting pumpkin activities planned for our special day. This year, our students will be decorating a cookie and enjoying some healthy party food. Students are welcome to come in costume, but please keep it practical for the school environment. No weapons of any sort, please!

• For many children, Halloween is a special celebration. However, we recognize that not all parents are supportive of this event. At Dr. E. W. Coffin School, our Halloween dress-up celebration for children is OPTIONAL. For those children who choose to dress-up, the following are our expectations; Students may dress-up in:

                        - ‘Regular’ non-violent Halloween costume,

                        - Costume that represents a character from one of their favorite novels, or

                        - Orange and/or black clothing.