​Hello Grade 5 Benson Families!

• Reading – 15 minutes per night in English using RazKids or a book at home.
  
• Practice math facts using Xtra-math.org or flash cards.
  
• We are currently working on describing character traits of ourselves, families and friends.
  
• We have started math groups for Number Sense, so your child may be in a math group with Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Moir or Ms. Ross.
  
• We will be collecting toonies for the Purple Pinkies for Polio Campaign until October 19^th. A donation of just $2 can provide the cavvine for a child in an at-risk country.
  
• Please remember to return all library books on Thursday mornings.
  
• Please join us this Saturday between 10-2 for the Nissan Test Drive Fundraising event. For each community member who test drives a vehicle, Nissan will be donating $20 to our school!
  
• Our Arts Auction is coming up soon! We are looking for donations of items or services to be sold at our auction. All funds raised go to support music, art and drama programs at our school! If you know of anyone who could donate or are able to secure any donations please email: sara.benson@nbed.nb.ca​
  

Upcoming dates:

• Oct 15th: Geordie Productions perfomance of Little Witch
• Oct 15th - 19th: Safe Schools Week
• Oct 24th: Take Me Outside Day
• Oct 25th: Picture re-takes
• Oct 31st: Pumpkin Walk

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Mrs. Benson​