Year Four Begins

Year Four is off to a roaring start and our fourth hundred thousand container has been filled. Once again family, friends and the amazing school community has flooded us with bread tabs. I am amazed by the continued and consistent support. My year began with a very excited class of 29 grade 5 students, who have watched this plastic collection grow since they were in the second grade. Several of them have sent in tabs via older brothers and sisters that have experienced this quest for one million first-hand. It is amazing how quickly groups of 10, 100 and 1000 can be counted by highly motivated Grade Fivers. When the students realized that we had enough to fill the next hundred thousand container, a cheer went up that drew interest from the class next door. Although none of them had been there before when "a big container", their behaviour was exactly the same as every other time. Little hands were plunged through the tabs, handfuls of tabs ran through fingers like pirates with gold and smiles that would make a crocodile jealous lit up the room. Due to class numbers over the limit, changes occurred and I now have 20 students in my room. As I was, sadly, sending some of my dear wee ones to another class I was a surprised and amused to hear their greatest concern. "Madame, if we go to the other Grade Five, does this mean that we can't come back for the one millionth bread tab celebration." While trying not to giggle,and yet feeling empathy for their very real concern, I assured them that they most certainly would be invited back. I also talked to the other teacher and asked if I could invite them back some time for a math class. She, with a smile and a laugh, said that I most certainly could. The little sweeties left my room with slightly lighter shoulders. One of the amazing custodians at our school came in and noted our fourth container. She said, "At this rate, you will definitely reach one million before you retire. What are you going to collect next?" Oh my heavens! I can't even begin to think about that!!! Our most recent total is 413 638. The picture up top is of how we show this on the bulletin board. Only 586 362 left to collect! Thanks for your continued support.