Ms. Gill's 2021/2022 Class Blog

Dear Families, Is spring finally here!?  Sure felt like it all this week with the HOT temps and sensational sunshine :)  We made the most of it by going for a nature walk and having some fun by the tree fort.  The kids love spending time here, their smiles say it all!  It's truly a special space to be :-) Students are also enjoying their time outdoors at break times skipping, playing basketball, wall ball, tag, and much more!     I'm a sports enthusiast so I'm loving seeing all the kids at Nottawa being active to nourish not only their physical body, but also their mental well-being too :-) It is vital for us all to continue boosting our mental health by engaging in activities that we enjoy such as hiking, going to the gym, meditating, and the list goes on :-)   From my experience, these daily actions (meditating by sunsets, hiking at Loree forest, going to the gym) have helped me tremendously as an educator so I have the mindset and energy t...

Dear Families, I would like to express my heart-felt thank you to all the Moms of my students who continuously provide their child with the love and nurturing to help them thrive in their Grade 3 school year and beyond! Your ongoing support for your child and my teachings is cherished.  Thank you for energetically embracing me this year, it has meant the world to me! I hope you enjoy your Mother’s Day with your family on Sunday and that you're showered with love, you deserve it!!   The card, letters and artwork that students wrote to their Moms came from their heart and I know how excited they are to give you this note of appreciation this weekend (see below for evidence)!  I have every confidence you're going to love it too and be filled with tears of joy :-)   At this time, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge and extend a very happy mother's day to my very own, my Ma.  As many of you know, she is my personal hero whom I strive to make proud eac...