January 27, 2016

Today we created our Energized Granola Bars and Energized Carrot Juice for the Oilers Energize Challenge #2.  Eating healthy sure is tasty!!  You can view the video HERE and the recipes HERE.

It was so warm outside that it felt like a true BEACH DAY!!

January 26, 2016

Tasty Tuesday was spectacular today!  Students created tasty candy sushi!  Thank you to Ms. Bengtson for providing the ingredients for this recipe.

January 22, 2016

Congratulations to Lewis, who was the 2B student of the week!  

Also, congratulations to Deagan, who was chosen as the BP gift card recipient.  Please remember to send in the receipts from your family's visits to the local BP's to be entered into the next draw. 

In Math today, we explored 3D shapes, talking about the terms, edge, vertex and face.  See if your child can identify the parts of 3D shapes that you see around your home. 

January 25, 2016

Today the 2B students took their Energize Oil Country pledge.  Each student pledged to do 60 minutes of physical activity per day.  The great news is that at RBES, students are doing 90+ minutes per day at school - daily PE is amazing!!  However, I am still encouraging students to do additional physical activity at home (hockey, dance, skating, swimming, sledding, playing outside, etc) and record those minutes in their Energize Logs.

In Math, we wrapped up our 3D shape unit by building spheres, cylinders and cones out of play dough and then cubes, pyramids and rectangular prisms out of marshmallows and tooth picks.  It is always fun when we get to eat our math!!

January 21, 2016

Today students took their research notes and began creating their final project.  They had the choice of: a report, a poster or a brochure.  I can't wait to read them when they are all done.

In Gym, we played a class favourite - floor hockey!!

Reminders:
- Scholastic is due tomorrow.
- Hot lunch orders are due tomorrow.
- Please log into Powerschool and complete the Winter Walk permission form. 

January 20, 2016

We are having so much fun learning about polar bears!  Today we learned that a male polar bear can be 10 feet tall and measured ourselves against the polar bear who is standing in our hallway.  The highlight of our 'beary awesome' day today was checking in with Chinook, Kalluk and Tatqiq, the three polar bears from the San Diego Zoo.    

In Math, students used 2D shapes (circles, triangles, rectangles, ovals, squares) to create an amazing masterpiece on their Chromebook.  The creativity of 2B students must be commended!  

January 19, 2016

Today in Math, students used their chromebooks to continue the exploration of 2D shapes.  Check out the BGRS Engaging Students website for some great links!

In Gym, we have been working through the dance unit.  Students had fun learning the Macarena today with Mrs. Towne!  

Today we continued reading about the veterans at the Kipness Centre. The stories of John, a Leading Seamen, Irwin, a Wireless Electrical Mechanic, and Jack, a Gunner, were unbelievable!  We were especially interested by Irwin's stories of Morse Code; Google helped us find this awesome website where you are able to convert any word or sentence into Morse Code. We are extremely grateful to the Veterans who took the time to share their stories with us!

Lastly, please check out the RBES website for information on the Winter Walk, coming up Feb. 3.  There is no charge for this event, but permission forms are required.  They are now available on Powerschool, please log in and complete them at your earliest convenience (Due Feb. 2).

January 18, 2016

During Daily 5, all students have been focusing on the comprehension strategy - retelling.  Students have a visual on the board and also in their Daily 5 bags to help with this.  The Retelling Rope prompts them to verbally retell the: setting, characters, problem, beginning, middle, end and the resolution.  If you'd like, there is a copy of the image below that you can print and use at home during your home reading sessions.  The parent pipeline also came home describing this strategy. 

You may remember that in November, we created postcards for veterans and mailed them to various Veteran's Lodges across the province.  We were fortunate to receive two responses back!  A letter from the Kipness Center arrived last week and it is amazing!  In the letter, 5 veterans wrote back with personal stories of their lives and time in service.  Today we read about Lynn, a Plotter from England, and Tom, a Pilot. 

January 15, 2016

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

Today students created shape masters in Art.  They are on display outside our classroom, stop by and take a look!

January 14, 2016

Today is the last day of January skating.  It has been fun and we are already looking forward to the February skating week.  THANK YOU to the outstanding 2B parents volunteers, you are truly amazing!

Students continued their learning about shapes today and I look forward to using their new knowledge to create scary monsters in Art tomorrow! 

In Social, students began learning about the Acadian people of Meteghan.  This French community has many unique traditions and unique characteristics.  

January 13, 2016

Today was another fun day of skating.  

In Math, students learned a new card game called FaceOff.  Elijah was extra excited when he drew the Connor McDavid cards 9 & 7, and better yet, on Connor's birthday!!  This is a simple game that you can play at home with your child.  Email if you'd like to have the game boards sent home.

In Science/LA, students began researching about Polar Bears.  Note taking and summarizing is a new and tricky topic, but the students did great! 

January 12, 2016

Today students continued learning about Iqaluit and wrote their names in Inuktitut (an Inuit language of Canada).  They also learned about the Inuksuk and other exciting aspects of Inuit life.  

In Math, students began their study of basic shapes.  The Shapes Unit is a fun exploration of the world around us that students always enjoy.  

January 11, 2016

Today was the first day of skating!  Thank you to all of the amazing 2B parent volunteers who offered to help on the ice or by tying skates.  Without your support this amazing physical education opportunity would not be possible.   You are the best!

In Science, students launched their new unit on Polar Bears by completing a KWL.  It is outstanding to see how much 2B students already know about Polar Bears and I look forward to all of the learning we will do on this topic over the month of January. 

January 8, 2016

Congratulations to Sophia, who was the 2B Student of the week!

Skating Reminders
We are skating Monday-Thursday next week.

Thank you in advance to our volunteers

On ice: Mrs. Spottiswood (Tuesday/Wednesday) & Mrs. Hodge (Tuesday/Thursday)

Skate tying: Mrs. Schieve & Mrs. Bell 

Skating Schedule

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pnr6rvawbaObBcjIHDOYY2dtfoAjow1m5to9L4DL9vE/edit?usp=sharing

Equipment Reminder:

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Please note that for this PE activity, all participants are required to wear skates & CSA approved helmets (skating or skiing - bike helmets will not be permitted).  Students are also required to wear: jackets, snow pants and gloves/mittens.  The school has a limited number of skates and helmets available for student use on a first come-first use basis.

January 7, 2016

Today in Math, we played Number Scoot!  It is a class favourite, there are many versions available online that can be downloaded for free and played at home.  

In gym we practiced kicking and catching with a game of Modified Kickball. 

January 5, 2016

Date Change Notice: Beach Day has been moved to January 27th.  

Gym was a blast yesterday and today.  Mr. Larsen is teaching 2A and 2B all about movement to music.  I really enjoyed seeing all of the creative moves students demonstrated today. 

In LA, we began making revisions for detail in our Small Moment stories.  Students learned the author saying "When you're done, you've just begun." It is amazing to see how a story can grow when you add to original ideas!  Keep up the fabulous writing!  

Today we learned the term estimate.  Students used a variety of manipulatives to practice the concept of estimation.

January 4, 2016

It was great to be back!  I enjoyed reading all of the exciting stories that the students wrote today about their Christmas Vacations!  

We spent the morning getting back into our routine and practicing our number making skills using rods and cubes.  

Reminders:  
Wednesday is Early Dismissal.
We are actively seeking a parent volunteer for Tuesday/Thursday skating next week.

January 1, 2016

Wishing all 2B families a wonderful 2016! May your year be filled with amazing memories!