January 17, 2017

Today Grade 2 students completed their January reading assessments.  I am incredibly proud of how far they have come.  The best way to become a voracious reader is to practice reading a lot!  The more we practice, the more accurate we become and the better we are able to comprehend.  Students are encouraged to read for 15 minutes every night and to use the retelling rope to retell the main ideas in the story.  

In Science, the Grade 2s continued their exploration of magnetism.  They discovered that the magnetic force was able to pass through all of the materials on their list.  

In Gym this month, students are exploring movement through the Gymnastics unit.  It is entertaining to watch the cautious locomotion, balances and jumps.  

Tasty Tuesday was FISHY today - students made Cereal Sushi!  Thank you to Ms. Shah for donating the ingredients for this fun activity.   

January 16, 2017

The Grade 2s went on their first field trip of the year today!!  This morning, they boarded the bus and headed to Edmonton, to spend the day at the Telus World of Science.  

For the Grade 1s, today was Senses Day!  We spent the whole day exploring our 5 senses: tasting, smelling, touching, seeing and hearing.

We also had a visit from the Dental Hygienist today!!  A special thank you to Horizon Orthodontics for the fantastic Plaque Attach Bags that each student is getting to bring home tonight.      

Weekly reminders:
- We are still in need of volunteers for skating next week, please email if you are able to assist.  Our current volunteer list is available HERE. 
- I only post a could photos online from each day - more photos are stored on our Photo Gallery page.
- Wednesday is Beach Day!

Skating Volunteers

THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers for their support of our skating program!  If any additional volunteers wish to lend a hand, please email me directly, we welcome all extra hands for this week-long physical education activity.   

Date	On Ice	Skate Tying
January 23 (M) 10:35-11:10	Ms. Shah & Auntie Kayla	Ms. Shah & Auntie Kayla
January 24 (T) 1:45-2:15	Mrs. Tatchell & Mr. Courtemanche	Mrs. Tatchell, Mrs. Wagner & Mr. Courtemanche & Grandpa Reynolds
January 25 (W) 11:10 -11:45	Auntie Kayla & Mrs. Wagner	Mrs. Wagner
January 26 (Th) 10:35-11:10	Auntie Kayla	Auntie Kayla & Grandpa Reynolds

We will arrive at the rink about 15 minutes prior to our scheduled skating time.  If volunteers can arrive 15 minutes early to assist with skate tying, it would be appreciated.  Skating volunteers are encouraged to wear helmets. 

Also, please remember to log into Powerschool and complete the online permission form for your child.

January 12, 2017

Congratulations to Makaylah, the 1-2E Student of the Week!

After a whole week of being indoors, today we were overjoyed when the temps rose and we could go outside at lunch recess.  Students were even more excited to go out for Free Time Friday during Healthy Hearts- having the whole playground to ourselves is always a hit.  There is nothing better for the soul than a little sunshine and fresh air!  We are looking forward to nicer weather next week.  

January 11, 2017

The Grade 2s are having a blast with our newest Science Unit.  Today they went "fishing" to learn about what types of materials are attracted to a magnet.  The biggest surprise of the day was the pipe cleaner!   

In Math, the Grade 1s are busy finishing off their unit on numbers to 20, while the Grade 2s are continuing to strengthen their estimation skills.  

January 10, 2017

Today, our classroom was turned into a operating room, as our 13 Word Surgeons successfully completed 7 contraction-ectomyw each!  It was entertaining to watch as students transformed two words into a contraction.


The Grade 2s learned about 4 different types of magnets that we will be using this unit: the cow magnet, circle/ring magnet, bar magnet and horseshoe magnet.    

 

January 9, 2017

Welcome back!  

Students were hard at work today.  They wrote amazing stories about their Christmas vacation and then shared them with their classmates.

In Math, we are in the process of wrapping up our numbers units.  Students played double digit war today and also made numbers using numerals, addition sentences, tallies and rods/cubes.

Today, students learned about the Making 10 basic fact strategy and played "What Number Am I", this is a simple review activity that can be played at home using a deck of cards (with the face cards removed).

This week in Daily 5, we will be focusing on two strategies.  Comprehension (Gr.1&2): Check for Understanding using the Story Retelling Rope and Accuracy (Gr.1): Blend Sounds, Stretch and Reread.  Information on these two strategies is coming home today.  I encourage you to read through the papers and practice these during home reading. 

Notes: 
- There will be no Word Sorts this week, however Home Reading and Rainbow Words have commenced.  
- Early Dismissal is on Wednesday.  Students will be dismissed at 2:21.