December 18, 2015

Congratulations to Brooklyn, who was the 2B Student of the Week.

This morning we began our Christmas celebration by having a 2B Christmas Breakfast.  

Students enjoyed holiday themed centres after recess and then joined all other RBES students for a movie in the gym.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year! 

December 15, 2015

Today was Tasty Tuesday, students made delicious Snowmen on a Stick.  I am excited to announce that this was the first Tasty Tuesday that all students found tasty. Typically one or two students do not care for an ingredient, but this one was unanimous!  Thank you to Mrs. Faraschuk for providing the ingredients for today's Tasty Tuesday!   

An email went out to all families today explaining our Friday celebration.  All students are encouraged to wear their PJ's or Christmas attire for the day.  

• 8:25-9:40 - Assembly
• 9:40-10:10 Christmas Breakfast
• 10:10-10:25 Recess
• 10:25-11:25 - Holiday Themed Centres
• 11:25-11:55 PE
• 11:25-12:45 - Recess/Lunch
• 12:45-3:06 - RBES school-wide Winter Movie (popcorn provided, bring a waterbottle)

Thank you in advance to the following parents, who are providing our party snack: Cinnamon Buns (10)— Daniel, Fruit Kabobs— Brooklyn, Christmas Oranges- Ethan & Orange/Apple juice – Elijah.

December 14, 2015

This morning our Elf on the Shelf joined our class, through a class vote, we chose the name Saint Nick.  Today silly Saint Nick had a bath in marshmallows while reading comic books.  That crazy elf! 

2A and 2B had an amazing time in gym, playing Dynamite with Mr. Henderson.   

Students also began their top secret Christmas craft today.  We know you will love opening it on Christmas Morning!  

December 11, 2015

Congratulations to Ryder, who was the 2B Student of the Week!

Annie was amazing!!!!  Thank you to Mrs. Ganton & Miss. Bengtson who joined us for the trip! 

Have a great weekend!  We are looking forward to an exciting, festive last week before Christmas!!  

Decembers 10, 2015

2B had a wonderful time with the sub today. 

The highlight of the day was making magnet toy elves!  Be sure to ask your child to show you how their elf can dance with the help of a magnet.  

Reminder: Tomorrow is Annie, please be sure you have completed the online permission/payment.  We will be eating at the school then boarding the bus for Leduc at 11:30.

December 9, 2015

Today we bid farewell to our good friend Jason.  We wish him all the best at his new school!

December 8, 2015

The 2B Christmas Concert performers were positively adorable!!!!!  

We hope you enjoyed the show!!

December 7, 2015

There is so much excitement around the school surrounding our concerts!  Today we did a walk through of our concert and also had the pleasure of sitting in and watching the Grade 3/4 concert.  Wow, those of you attending this evening are in for a BIG treat!

Today we learned a new game that students can use to practice their WTW way words at home.  Here are the steps: 1. Write the numbers 1-6 on a paper.  2. Beside each number, write a tricky word (one that your child is struggling with the spelling of).  3. Roll a dice, the other person must spell the word beside that number with their eyes closed.  4. Switch roles and repeat!!   

The RBES weekly update was posted today and contains a plethora of important information regarding: concerts, pretzels & other activitiues happening around RBES.  Be sure to check it out HERE. 

November 25, 2015

The WTW spelling test will take place on Monday next week as we are on a field trip Thursday and there is no school on Friday.  Please return all home reading bags on Monday as well - this will allow you to keep the books to read over the long weekend. 

Tomorrow is our field trip to the Telus World of Science.  We will be leaving the school promptly at 8:35.  Students will be wearing our class shirts so please be sure that your child arrives at bell time (8:25) so that he/she has time to change.  Also, please send your child with a bagged lunch (a brown or plastic bag, clearly labeled with their name, no reusable containers or water bottles).  

November 24, 2015

In writing we began a new writing strategy.  Students will be creating Small Moment Stories using the 'Touch & Tell, Sketch, Then Write' strategy. I look forward to continuing to develop this strategy over the next month.  

In science, students explored 4 types of magnets: cow, horseshoe, ring and bar.  They also learned about magnetic poles and the terms attract & repel.

We love Tasty Tuesday!  Today students made 'Oh Canada Cookies' in honour of Canada's patriotic month of Remembrance.  The cookies, whipped cream and strawberries were delicious!   Thank you to Ms. Burton for providing the ingredients for today's activity. 

November 23, 2015

In reading, students logged into their HeadSprout accounts.  This online resource adapts to the specific learning needs of each student to reinforce reading fundamentals including: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency and vocabulary.  Students have access to this tool at school and at home (log in information came home in their blue folders today).

In Science, we began the Magnetism unit.  Students had a great time exploring around the classroom to determine items that magnets were attracted to and items that magnets were not attracted to. Tonight's homework is to find 5 things at home that are magnets are attracted to.  The most exciting fact of the day was that Earth is a magnet!  

Reminder: Online field trip permission and payment must be submitted at your earliest convenience.  

November 20, 2015

Congratulations to Elijah, the 2B Student of the Week! 

Today was twin day and there were some adorable twins around the school!

The focus of our basic facts this week has been "doubles" (i.e.: 1+1=2, 6+6=12, etc.).  Today we altered our favourite game "Make 10 on my Head" and played "Doubles on my Head."  Students love this game and I strongly encourage all parents to ask your child to teach the game, so you can play at home.  

We talked about the value of social responsibility and giving back to your community.  The Grade 3s and 4s are currently collecting food and toy items for the Devon Christmas Elves (donations can be dropped off at the school over the next weeks).  In Art, we gave back to the Devon Christmas Elves by decorating letters that will be used throughout the community.  

Note: My apologies, I did not hand back the student spelling test summaries. I will send them home on Monday.

November 19, 2015

Today students enjoyed the story The Way I Feel and reflected on the emotions in the story by matching them to a Zones of Regulation colour.  Our goal at school is to be in the green zone, ask your child about tools that they can use to try to get into this zone.

I have had many inquiries about changing the Dojo character.  Click HERE for directions.  

There are a lot of reminders for tomorrow:

- Twin day

- Return home reading bags and books 

- WTW spelling test

- FundScript orders due

- Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes due

- Hot lunch online orders due 

Also, all fruit and cookie dough orders will be available for pick up on Monday (3:00-7:00).

November 17, 2015

I was away today, but I heard that the students had a great time with Mr. Beck.  Ask your child about the science experiment where they "made it rain" and learned about the terms evaporation & precipitation.  

November 16, 2015

This week our basic fact focus for the next two weeks will be doubles.  Students will use the following two tools to aid in the retention of these facts.

Reminder: School photo retakes are tomorrow!  If you wish for your child to have their photos taken, please circle "YES" in his/her agenda. 

November 10, 2015

This morning, students, staff, parents and dignified guests participated in the RBES Remembrance Day Assembly.  
In 2B, students created postcards for Veterans thanking them for their service.  These postcards will be mailed today to Veterans at the Prince of Peace Manor & Harbour in Calgary and the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton. 

Students artwork from yesterday is also hanging outside the classroom.  

Please remember that there is no school November 11-13.  Classes will resume on November 16.  Students are encouraged to read nightly over the brea, home reading is due back on Monday, student will choose new books for the week at that time.

November 9, 2015

Reminders:
Tomorrow is our Remembrance Day Assembly (10:45am).  Students are asked to wear their formal attire and bring a silver donation for their poppy.

November 6, 2015

Congratulations to Taven, who was the 2B Student of the Week!

Today students had their first Words Their Way Spelling Test!  Congratulations to the 13 students who received over 90% on their text!  Also, thank you to the students who worked hard this week, sorting and practice their spelling words both at home and school!

In Science we completed an experiment called "Stop that Leak" where we worked together to solve the mystery of the leaky container! 

Reminders:
- Return home reading every Friday
- Fundscript order forms are coming home today & are due Nov. 20
- Popcorn $1 on sale Nov. 9
- Christmas Card orders are due Nov. 10
- No school Nov. 11-13

November 5, 2015

Today we talked about appropriate classroom and hallway behaviours.  Students were very knowledgeable about the word "appropriate" knowing that it meant good or correct. 

We brainstormed ways to move from the yellow/blue/red zones to the green zone.  Then took this knowledge and transferred it onto a cootie catcher!  What fun!  Our focus calming tool today was breathing techniques we discussed that although we know many different ways to breathe, (4-7-8 breaths, count to 10 breaths, candle breaths, etc) they all help us to achieve the same goal (retuning to green).

In Science we talked about the term absorption.  Through a class demo , students learned that not all materials absorb liquids.  Some repel liquid.     

November 4, 2015

Tonight are the RBES Parent Teacher Meetings.  See you all this evening! 

November 3, 2015

Today we created Coin Wallets in Math.  Students continued skip counting using coins and tomorrow we will be taking out Wallets "shopping" and using exact change to purchase items.  

Reminders: 
- Please log into your School Interview account and schedule a Parent Teacher Meeting for tomorrow evening!  I look forward to seeing you all there. 
- Tomorrow is early dismissal.
- The book fair is still running until tomorrow evening, be sure to stop by the Library and visit Mrs. Webb!  

November 2, 2015

This morning, students brinstormed "A Few of My Favourite Things" (people, places, things, activities).  This worksheet will be the first page of their Work on Writing duotang and will provide them with a place to look back at when they become stumped during their writing time. 

Today students were introduced to the fifth and final Daily 5 rotation - Work on Writing.  "The writing component of the Daily 5™ provides additional support children require to become effective writers. Its purpose is to provide daily writing practice."(The Daily 5, p. 107) 

This evening students are bringing home three important papers: 1. WWW Directions, 2. WWW Sort, 3. Spelling City Information.  All of these are part of our weekly spelling program.  Words Their Way is an amazing spelling program which allows each student to work on spelling words at his/her independent level.  Students were assessed and are grouped based on a spelling pattern at the stage they are ready to master.  The word sort is taught to each group on Monday and then reviewed daily in class.  A second copy is sent home for students to review nightly (this task should take between 2&10 minutes to complete & it not intended to be onerous).  Students are encouraged to say the word, spell the word, then place the word in the proper category.  Some weeks the rows will have "headers", other weeks, it will not.  I have purchased a membership for your child and they will have access to it both at school and at home as a means of practicing their words, this portion of the program is completely optional.  On Friday, students will be tested on this spelling pattern.  There will be 8 words from their sort and 2 words that follow the spelling pattern, but that they did not have as a part of their sort.  The additional words are used to demonstrate that the student has mastered the pattern and is able to transfer the knowledge into his/her writing.  

The November 2B Newsletter is available HERE.

October 30, 2015

Happy Halloween from 2B & the RBES staff!!!

October 29, 2015

We also completed our Witch Feet, which are on display outside of our classroom.

It is hard to believe, because it is only two days before Halloween, but we completed our Christmas Card art today!  The school is doing a fundraiser where you can purchase packages of cards featuring your child's artwork and I am excited to share their creations with you during Parent Teacher Meetings.  

Reminder: 
-Tomorrow is our Halloween Celebration.  Students are asked to come to school dressed in their costumes, as we will be going straight to the Halloween Parade at 8:35.  We will have our class party in the morning and will be taking off our costumes at lunch.  In the afternoon, we are excited to attend the Drummer presentation. 
-Photo orders are due October 30.

October 28, 2015

Today had a special farewell assembly for a loved member of the RBES family.  In September Mrs. Becker took a new position at the Graminia School and we miss her terribly!  All the best on your new adventure Mrs. Becker; we will miss your stories!!

In Art, we began our Witch Leg project.  We look forward to completing the painting portion be tomorrow.

Math was fun, as we talked about skip counting using coins!  pennies - 1s, nickels - 5s and dimes - 10s.  Students challenged their partner to make the correct amount of change using skip counting.  (46cents - 10, 20, 30, 40, 45, 46 or 38cents - 10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38)  This is a fun activity that can be done at home by using change from your piggy banks.

October 26, 2015

In Science, we learned the term surface tension.  Students completed an experiment where they challenged themselves to see who could add the most drops of water to a penny.  The highest number of drops was 62 - way to go Emma!!

Reminder: Scholastic Book Orders are due tomorrow. 

October 23, 2015

Congratulations to Nathan, who as the 2B Student of the Week!

In science, we learned the term, viscosity (or thickness of a liquid).  We completed a racing liquids experiment to see which of our four liquids (molasses, dish soap, cooking oil and corn syrup) was most viscous. It did not take long to realize that the molasses was by far the most viscous liquid and that the cooking oil was the least viscous. 

October 22, 2015

Science is so much fun!  Today we explored four mystery liquids.  Students analyzed each liquid's colour, smell, feel, as well as whether it poured and if it was transparent or opaque.  They used the results of this exploration to predict what each liquid was. 

In Math, students played Make 10 Horserace.  This is a twist on a classroom favourite.

October 21, 2015

This morning we boarded a bus and headed into the city to see The Steadfast Tin Soldier at the Artsbarn.  The students thoroughly enjoyed the story and performance!  

In the afternoon we played a game of Roll for 10.

October 20, 2015

We have been working hard to learn how to complete Words Their Way Word Sorts over the past two weeks.  This week, students are sorting words based on their short vowel. 

October 19, 2015

What an exciting day in 2B today; students participated in their first science experiment today!  Students explored the liquid, water, by working through various centers.

In Math, we began our basic fact focus on Making 10.  This is a tricky concept and one that will require reinforcement both at school and home.  Take a look at the Basic Fact Game - Make 10 On My Head.

Reminder:  If you have not yet completed the online permission form for our field trip on Wednesday, please ensure it is completed this evening.  Also, online hot lunch orders are due on Wednesday.

October 16, 2015

Congratulations to Ava, who was the 2B Student of the Week!  

Today we began our Liquids unit in Science.  I am excited for a fun two weeks of liquid exploration!  Things are going to get wet and gooey in here!!

Thank you to all of the 2B students who returned their home reading bags. Reminder that students should be reading at home for a minimum of 15 minutes every evening.  Becoming a voracious reader will help students to strengthen their reading skills, including accuracy and comprehension!  

October 15, 2015

Today students reviewed +/-0, +/-1 and +/-2 basic facts by playing Whack-A-Number.  

Reminder: All Basic Fact games can be viewed under the Basic Fact Tab.

In Math, we continued our exploration of the numbers 1-100.  Students completed an activity called Scoot, where they had to identify many missing numbers on a number line. 

During Social, students read about the daily life in Saskatoon, Meteghan and Iqaluit.  They chose their favourite community and wrote/illustrated about two actives they would do if they were to visit that community.  

Reminders: 

- All outstanding permission forms are due into the office.

- All outstanding STUP books are due into the office.

- Online permission forms for the Arts Barn field trip must be completed at your earliest convenience.
- Tomorrow is "Time Warp Day".  Students are encouraged to dress in clothing from their favourite time period.

October 14, 2015

Today we began our review unit of the first 5 basic fact concepts: +/-0, +/-1 & +/-2.  These are all concepts that students can review at home nightly.  Basic fact sheets are available online, also there are many games we have learned that students can play with just a dice or deck of cards.

This week is our first week of Words their Way and also Word Wall Words.  For the month of October, all of these concepts will be taught and reviewed in class.  Beginning in November, students will also be bringing Words their Way home to practice during the week.  

In Gym, we explored different types of locomotion.  Also, Mr. Larson taught us a fun new game called Spy Tag.

Due to schedule changes, our library class will now be on Thursdays.  Please ensure your child returns his/her books tomorrow so that he/she can choose new books!    

October 9, 2015

Congratulations to Logan, who was the 2B Student of the Week!

October 7, 2015

Today we wrapped up our unit on patterning.  Students are now experts at creating both repeating and growing patterns, identifying pattern core and solving word problems based on patterns. 

Reminders:  
-There is no school on October 12 & 13.  
-School photos are on October 14.  
-The online Field Trip permission must be completed by October 21.

I will be away on Thursday and Friday this week, Mrs. Forchuk will be the sub in the classroom in my absence.  I wish all 2B families a Happy Thanksgiving!  

October 6, 2015

This week, the focus of our basic fact lessons is +/- 2.  Students played a new game today called Connect 5, where they attempted to solve 5 correct equations in a row.

Today was our first library class with Mrs. Webb.  Students were overjoyed to be read to the new librarian!  

Reminder: Tomorrow is early dismissal.

October 5, 2015

Today was our first day of Home Reading!  Students are bringing home their grey canvas home reading bags, 5 books and the home reading log.  All of these items are due back on Friday morning. All of the details about home reading are available inside the first page of the log.  Please take time to review the document and email if you have any questions. 

Tomorrow is library, please be sure your child returns his/her books so that they can take out new books from Mrs. Webb tomorrow. 

October 2, 2015

Congratulations to Esha who was the 2B student of the week!

Today in Math, we continued to explore more complex increasing patterns.  Students created some very creative patterns using unified cubes and then transformed that same pattern rule into patterns using shapes, letters and numbers!  

In Phys. Ed. students learned how to play modified kickball.  It was a blast!!  

If you have not already sent your child's paint shirt, please do so on Monday.  Also, if your child is struggling with his/her tie up shoes, they have come home this weekend, so they can practice.