September 30, 2019

Today was Orange Shirt Day  Many 1/2D students wore orange and at RBES, we engaged in open discussions about Residential Schools.  It was an honour to have Elder Sydney at our school today sharing his story.

Weekly reminders:

Monday

-Wear Orange

Tuesday

- Grade 1 trip to the Corn Maze - dress for the weather and bring a hearty lunch

Wednesday

- Early Dismissal (2:21pm)

Friday

- Return home reading bags/books

- AdMazing orders due

- School photo orders due

September 27, 2019

Today we honoured the legacy of Terry Fox.  The morning began with a school-wide assembly, where Mrs. Kloschinsky and Mr. Coffin shared videos and stories about Terry Fox.  Then we created a Terry Fox flip book where we summarized the morning's learning.  In the afternoon, we put on our walking shoes (and boots!) and hit the pavement to walk in memory of those who are fighting and those we have lost to cancer.

A special Thank You to the Devon's Lions Club for the healthy post-walk snack. 

Remember, Monday is Orange Shirt Day.

September 26, 2019

In Art, we did the first step of our two day art project titled, Fall Reflections.  Students used watercolours and crayons to create a fall background on watercolour paper.  

September 25, 2019

Good luck to our classmates, Gracie and Peyton who are off to the BGSD Cross Country Meet today!

Today was also school photo day.  We smiled big for the camera and can't wait to get the photos back later this week!

The Grade 2s worked on learning to write number words to 100 today.  While the Grade 1s learned to count using a number line.

In writing, we wrote about a fun experience that we had in the fall.  

September 24, 2019

The Grade 1s went outside today looking for signs of fall.  We identified the colours of fall, the textures of leaves, and we witnessed firsthand the effects of wind on the falling leaves. Be sure to check out the photos in our photo gallery. 

In both grades, we often use cards, dice, and dominoes to play games which reinforce our learning.  I encourage you to keep these materials handy at home and your child can teach you the games as we learn them.  Additionally, the math addition and subtraction strategy games are available on our blog.

In Math, the Grade 2s are continuing to explore the concept of adding zero.  Today we played a game using dominoes, ask your child to teach you at home! 

September 23, 2019

Today is the Fall Equinox!  Welcome to the beautiful season, fall!  Part of the Grade 1 curriculum is to explore the four seasons and we are jumping into fall head on.  Over the next three months, we will create art based on the season, read stories about fall, hibernation, and migration, and create pieces of writing that reflect our knowledge of the season.  

Weekly Reminders:
- Informed Consent, T-Shirt Payment, Corn Maxe Permission/Payments are all due 

Wednesday
-School photo day

Friday
-Return home reading bag
-Terry Fox walk dress for the weather and bring a toonie (if you are interested in volunteering, please email Mrs. M-T)

September 19, 2019

We have been hard at work each morning reviewing the letters and their sounds.  Thus far, we have reviewed p, u, o, m, x, a, d.  We look forward to continuing this learning over the next 20 days of school!  

In addition, students have been strengthening their fine motor through focused letter formation review.  It is important for students to have strong fine motor and accurately printed letter formation.  If your child is struggling with these tasks, I am able to send some extra practice home from the Occupational Therapist, please email if you wish to have these sheets to work on with your child.

Enjoy your long weekend!!  

September 18, 2019

For those of you who have inquired, this is the info for our Typing Club account (click on the image for the link).  Your child should know the three letter password, if they can not remember, you may email me directly.  

September 17, 2019

Students are encouraged to read their books multiple times.  The first time is for fun, the second, and subsequent times are to increase fluency, expression, and comprehension. Today during Daily 5, we discussed the Retelling Rope.  This visual will facilitate comprehension and retell. 

We used the BeeBots today for various purposes.  The Grade 1s used them to identify colours and shapes.  The Grade 2s used them to navigate a map. 

September 16, 2019

The BeeBots have arrived!  For the next week, we will be learning to use code to move the BeeBots around on maps using these fun robots.  

Weekly Reminders:
Monday 
- Home reading begins today!
 - Go onto Powerschool and completed your verification form and Terry Fox Walk Permission form.

Wednesday
- School Council Meeting

Thursday 
- Return Home Reading (normally this occurs on Fridays, but it is a short week)

Friday 
- PD Day - No School

September 13, 2019

This morning began with our school-wide assembly.  During this time, the Grade 2 students wrote their HLAT exam; this is a division wide writing test that is done by all BRSD students in September.

Students continued to improve their Read to Self and Buddy Reading stamina during Daily 5.

In Art, we learned the colours of the rainbow - ROYGBIV.  There is a great song online that helps students to remember the order - click HERE to view.  

The weather is supposed to be amazing; have a great weekend!! 

September 12, 2019

In Art today, students learned that by adding white to a colour, they create a lighter shade of the colour.  Tomorrow we will continue our art projects.

Buddy Reading began today!  WOW, the students in 1/2D love books and reading!!  It is amazing to watch them engage with text!!

In Math, both Grades completed their MIPI assessment. This Math skills assessment is completed by all students in the division in September. 

September 11, 2019

Today student began their month-long keyboarding unit.  Each day, we will spend time learning proper keyboarding techniques.

The Terry Fox details have been posted on the RBES website and the permission form (Informed Consent - Leaving School Grounds) is available on PowerSchool. 

September 10, 2019

Today students had their first Grade 1/2 Assembly.  This small group format is an opportunity for Mrs. Kloschinsky and Mr. Coffin to spend time with the students focusing on Health related curriculum.

In the afternoon, students learned to use their Chromebooks.  Today's focus was on proper care and logging in.  It was a challenge for many, but they persevered and everyone was able to successfully log in and use the track-pad. 

September 9, 2019

Weekly Reminders:
- Scholastic orders are due Friday.
- If you have not yet done so, please return your child's Million Words or Less.  If you require another copy, it can be printed HERE. 

September 6, 2019

Today the Grade Ones began their Jump Math unit - Sorting and Attributes. In this unit, students will learn about attributes and apply their learning to data management, geometry, patterns, and measurement. They will sort objects into groups based on the objects’ attributes and learn how sorting can help them be organized in real-life situations. Students will apply attributes to geometry by recognizing that circles are curved the same everywhere and that circles can have different colours, sizes, and designs. They will also apply sorting skills to geometry when they sort circles by colour. Students will apply attributes to patterns by asking what is the same and what is different, and use attributes in measurement by comparing sizes.

We have talked about Good Fit Books and the Carpet Bell, so today we were prepared to launch into Daily 5 Stamina building.  The goal is 10 minutes of Daily 5 Read to Self, today we successfully achieved 5 minutes and 11 seconds.  A note will be coming home on Monday explaining Daily 5.  It is also available HERE. 

Reminders:
-Please send any missing school supplies on Monday.
-Please complete and send in your child's Million Words or Less. 
-Fundraising information came home today, all information is on the envelope.

September 5, 2019

Today the Grade 2s began their JUMP Math Unit Numbers to 10.  In this unit, students will review counting (this includes equating written numerals, quantities, spoken numbers, and numbers written as words). Students will also review the notion of one-to-one correspondence, or “pairing up”—for example, given a set of pencils and a set of erasers, there are the same number of pencils and erasers if you can pair the erasers with the pencils and are left with no unpaired pencils or erasers. This notion also leads naturally to the concepts of more, fewer, and less (in physical quantities as well as in number). Students will also review basic concepts of addition and subtraction, including adding and subtracting with zero. The focus of the unit is numbers from 0 to 10, although some questions involve numbers beyond 10.

Both classes learned a Math game called roll and draw, where they rolled a dice and drew the number of objects that was represented on the dice.

In the afternoon, students created their Stick Man Portrait.  They are available for viewing outside our classroom.  

September 4, 2019

Today we had our first four All About Me Bag shares.  It was great to see some of the students' favorite things!  Once the student presents, he/she will bring her bag of items home.

The Grade 2s began their PE block today and the Grade 1s will begin tomorrow.  For this subject, the students will join another class, allowing the opposite grade a daily small group learning opportunity!  We are so fortunate for this opportunity! 

In art, students drew self-portraits for their class shirt.  A note came home in the agenda explaining the shirt; we ask that all parents please make their Powerschool payment by Monday. 

September 3, 2019

Today was a great first day of Grade One/Two!  We took first day photos, which have been emailed to each family and also are available to view HERE.

In the morning, we talked about emotions and how we felt on the first day of school.  Students chose emojis that represented their feelings this morning and then wrote about their morning.  

In the afternoon, Garth Prince came and shared his love of African music with the school.  His vocal and percussion talent was amazing!  

Reminders:
- Please read and initial your child's agenda nightly.  It is appreciate if you leave it open to the date and store it in the Ziploc bag.  This makes agenda time much smoother.
- Get to know me bags came home today, please ensure they are returned so your child can share his/her special items with the class this week.
- There was a newsletter that came home explaining most routines for our class.
- Students line up at the front of the school in the morning, but are dismissed from the back doors.  The closest parking is the pool.  Please ensure your child is aware of where you will meet them.  Bus students will walk together to the front of the school.

Grade 1 note: I will be going through the supplies this evening, so watch the backpack tomorrow for notes and extra supplies.

Grade 2 note: I went through all student supplies today and sent home anything that was extra.  Anything that is missing is noted on the paper that came home also.

What's Happening in 1/2D

1/2D student are constantly engaged in learning and exploration! Click on the 'photo gallery' tab to see the students in action!