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).
Wednesday 25 November 2015
Tuesday 24 November 2015
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.
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.
Monday 23 November 2015
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.
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.
Saturday 21 November 2015
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.
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.
Thursday 19 November 2015
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.
- 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).
Tuesday 17 November 2015
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.
Monday 16 November 2015
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.
Reminder: School photo retakes are tomorrow! If you wish for your child to have their photos taken, please circle "YES" in his/her agenda.
Tuesday 10 November 2015
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.
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.
Monday 9 November 2015
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.
Tomorrow is our Remembrance Day Assembly (10:45am). Students are asked to wear their formal attire and bring a silver donation for their poppy.
Friday 6 November 2015
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
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
Thursday 5 November 2015
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.
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.
Wednesday 4 November 2015
Tuesday 3 November 2015
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!
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!
Monday 2 November 2015
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.
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.
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