April 29, 2016

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

Today students completed their Natural Resource triaramas in Social Studies.  They used three mediums: pencil crayons, construction paper and clay to create natural resources found in each community that we are studying.  They are displayed outside our classroom, so be sure to stop by and learn more about Meteghan, Saskatoon and Iqaluit! 

Next week is Education Week!  Click HERE to view all of the fabulous activities happening around RBES!

April 27, 2016

Earlier this week, students were introduced to the concept of Mindful Colouring. We have integrated this calming strategy into our daily class routines and reference MindUp and Zones of Regulation when we discuss how we feel during the activity.  According to Psychologies Magazine, out of the UK, "colouring in is an easy way to calm the mind and occupy the hands. Speaking at a mental health workshop in 2009, author, speaker and communication expert Mark Robert Waldman explained that active meditation focuses attention on simple tasks that require repetitive motion. Concentrating this way replaces negative thoughts and creates a state of peace, and many people who have a difficult time with concentrative meditation can find this easier. This gentle activity where you choose the colours to create your picture and the repetitive action of colouring it in focuses the brain on the present, blocking out any intrusive thoughts.  Meanwhile, a recent study from San Francisco State University has shown that people who partake in creative activities outside of work not only deal with stress better but their performance at work improves, too. You need only look at the massive explosion of interest in crafts such as knitting and dressmaking in recent years to see how many people are choosing to occupy themselves in such creative activities."

April 26, 2015

Tasty Tuesday today were delicious m&m, pretzel, peanut butter bananas!  Thank you to Mrs. Spottiswood, who provided the ingredients for our recipe.

Have you ever wondered what our classroom really looks like in the middle of a lesson on Goods and Services?  Today we had to stop mid social lesson to go to drum fit and this was what was left when the little learners ran out.

April 25, 2016

It has arrived - DrUm FiT wEeK!  The teachers had an opportunity to participate in a Drum Fit class last week and it was a blast!  We are extra excited to have Mr. Henderson teaching this week, he is a drum master!

Last week we began a basic fact practice called, Math Tickets.  These will be marked and sent home daily.  If you notice that your child has less than full marks, please spend some time in the evening reviewing the basic fact concept in preparation for their next ticket the following day.  The Basic Fact Strategies can be found HERE.  Also, there are many fun games listed HERE that can be played at home. 

April 21, 2106

Today in Library, Mrs. Webb read us an exciting Canadian story called, Walk on the Wild Side by Nicholas Oldland. 

We had a great time in Gym today, students warmed up by playing Dead Ants and then practiced their soccer skills of passing, trapping and kicking.

In LA we wrote cinquain poems.  Below are a couple of wondered poems written by 2B students. 

Reminders:
- The final hot lunch order for the year is due tomorrow.  Information can be found HERE.
- There is no school tomorrow, as it is a teacher PD Day.  Have a wonderful long weekend!

April 20, 2016

In Math, students have been working on double digit addition with and without regrouping.  Ask your child to share their learning with you by solving the following equations: 48+19= & 22+39= .

We expanded our Social Studies knowledge today by learning the terms: goods and services. Students were asked to sort a variety of pictures into the appropriate categories.  

April 18, 2016

Today in Social Studies we learned the term natural resources.  Students learned about a variety of natural resources in each of our featured communities and also careers that correspond with those natural resources.  

In Math, we used manipulative to solve double digit math equations that required regrouping.  Students learned to scoop up 10 cubes and trade them for a tens rod.  

April 15, 2016

Congratulations to Jaiden, Esha & Lewis who all won broccoli stuffies from the Rainbow Lunch initiative.  

The RBES teachers debuted their Raptors jerseys and 2B was looking extra cute (and photo worthy) in their class shirts!  

In Art, students completed the first of a three part project, which will showcase each of our three feature communities: Meteghan, Saskatoon and Iqaluit.  

April 14, 2016

The hair around RBES today was CRAZY!!!

This photo snapped today shows just how amazing 2B students are!!

April 13, 2016

Thank you to the amazing Parent Council, who made a tasty lunch, and to the thoughtful Parent Volunteers, who supervised our classes. We appreciated the amazing Teacher Appreciation lunch!!  THANK YOU!!!

In Math we have been working very hard on our double digit addition.  Today students were excited to review their basic facts with a Doubles Horse race game. 

April 12, 2016

Today we welcomed a new student to 2B.  We are excited to have Dylan with us for the last 3 months of school!  

Reminder: Students should be completing a Word Sort review activity (details HERE) and reading for 15 minutes nightly.  

April 11, 2016

Today in Social Studies, students worked together in small groups to sort words into their proper communities.  It was wonderful to watch as they discussed and collaboratively came to consensuses on each of the words.  Congratulations to Group 1, who had the most correctly placed words.  

Weekly Reminders:
Thursday, April 14 - Crazy Hair Day
Friday, April 15 - Word Sort Test and Home Reading Due

April 8, 2016

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

Today was Mental Health Wellness Day.  Students were divided into 11 groups which consisted of students from all grades and classes; they spent the morning rotating through three activities with.  Thank you to Ms. Angell and the CAP team for all of their support in the planning and implementation of this fabulous day!  You can click HERE to see a compilation of the school photos.     

April 6, 2015

Prior to Spring Break, several teachers from RBES attended a Words Their Way Professional Development Session.  I bought back several new activities and so we have been changing up our Word Sort Practice and trying the new activities this week. 
Yesterday, students did the activity called "Draw and Label".  Then today, they did "Write the Sort".  These are activities that you can add to your evening Word Sort Practice as well.  

After several weeks without library, we are excited to have our regular Library class back.  Please ensure your child has returned his/her books so that they can choose new ones tomorrow! 

April 5, 2016

Today in Math, students were introduced to the algorithm method, or STACK THEM (as we refer to it), of addition.  This is a challenging concept for many students, but with practice it will become more clear.  The most important thing is to remember our little math chant: "When we Stack Them, we always start with the ones".  Click HERE for an illustrated example of this method.  Students now have three methods for solving double digit addition equations: the Open Number-line, Tens Mat (rods/cubes) and Stack Them.  Students are working to become proficient users of all three methods.  

2B is part of a pilot for the district using a program called "All About Me".  I participated last year as well, to much success.  We used it for the first time today and I look forward to sharing more with you in the weeks to come. 

Reminder that tomorrow is early dismissal. School ends at 2:21pm. 

April 4, 2016

Welcome back!  I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Spring Break!  

Today we jumped right back into school work.  I really enjoyed reading the "On My Spring Break" stories that students wrote today.  It sounds like you were all very busy!

The April 2B Newsletter has been posted on the Newsletter page.