We need to speak French!

Hi there everyone -

So I implemented a reward scheme in the classroom to encourage the students to speak French at all times. It is the end of the second week of school and by now, in Grade 2, we expect the students to be able to use their French language skills at all times.

The reward scheme works so that for each time I catch a student speaking French, s/he earns a point. When s/he has 10 points, they win a treasure from my treasure chest.

For some students this is working extremely well. Bravo! For others however, a greater effort needs to be made.

Please encourage your child to speak French when at school. By doing so, s/he will continue to improve his/her language skills. Speaking English is not acceptable unfortunately.

Happy weekend!

First day packages

On the first day of school, students were sent home with a brown envelope in which are forms that are important for the students' safety. Most have been returned. If you have not returned your forms yet, please be so kind as to do so at your earliest convenience.
Merci d'avance!

Class rules and consequences

Last week, the class suggested rules and related consequences for our classroom. We have all agreed to them and they are posted in our classroom. The rules keep everyone safe, on track, and respectful at school.
I am posting them here for your reference and so that you may discuss them with your child.

Les règles de la classe 101

1.               Speak French!!

2.              We are kind to each other

3.              We all respect each other

4.              We don't shout

5.              We don't run

6.              We don't speak when madame is speaking

7.              We don't push

8.              We don't fool around in the bathroom

9.              No chewing gum

10.            We raise our hand and wait for madame to call on us before we speak

10.            We don't throw anything in the classroom

Conséquences:

1.        We say that we are sorry

2.              We clean up

3.              We return to where we were and we walk instead of running

4.              Madame writes a note in our agenda

5.              We miss recess

6.              Madame make a phone call home

7.              We are sent to the office