The Hallowe'en buildup continues! We got to be the first class to go through Mr. Reisenburg's haunted house today - that was an experience! Thank you so much to all the families who donated non-perishable food items for our school's October theme of Hunger Bites. It was a great success.

Monday will be a bit of a crazy day, of course, with all the excitement and impatience for Trick or Treating to start! But education, like the show, must go on. Book reports are due on Monday, and any students whose journals are due on Tuesday will still be expected to hand them in. It might be an idea to get it done over the weekend! Next week's theme is "Si j'etais le premier ministre" (If I were the Prime Minister). Corrections to "Il etait une fois" should also be completed.

Monday afternoon, we will have our traditional Monck Hallowe'en Assembly. Students are welcome to change into their costumes after lunch for the costume parade. When we return to our room we will have a little celebration. Please feel free to send in treats for the class to share. It would be nice if there were some options other than candy! Muffins and fruit are great choices. After Hallowe'en, I know that the kids like to bring their candy to school, but my classroom rule is that they may eat candy only with their lunches, and then only 2 pieces. I hope you will support me in this.

When November begins, it's time for our class to prepare for the Remembrance Day Service, for which we are in charge. We will be watching some videos about World Wars I and II, The Korean War, The War in Afghanistan and Canada's Peacekeeping Missions. We'll talk about the sacrifices made by our men and women, and what it means for us. I hope that it will lead to some great dinner table conversation.

Have a wonderful weekend!