Tuesday, 17 April 2018

April 17, 2018

It's DRUM FIT WEEK!  Students were getting in touch with their inner drummer today during gym.  It's so much fun to move to the music!

In our poetry class, students created shape poems today.  It is tricky to create these poems by hand, but students did an amazing job creating and presenting today.  They are excited to make digital versions tomorrow!  

Monday, 16 April 2018

April 16, 2017

Former Les Bucherons performer, Ian Porteous, was at RBES today to share with us the Cultural Wheel presentation. The Cultural Wheel is made up of four quadrants, folklore, community, constructivism and celebration; his presentation today explored all of these quadrants, as students participated in the journey through story, music and dance. 

In Math, we began learning about double digit with regrouping.  We launched this concept using manipulatives.  It's tricky to remember to trade/sweep 10 cubes for 1 rod, but by the end of the lesson we were having great success!  

Cinquain poems were the focus of our writing today.  Students created a poem and illustration, then shared their masterpiece with the class.  The creativity of 2D students always amazes me!  

Friday, 13 April 2018

April 13, 2018

Congratulations to Rourke, who was the 2D Student of the Week!

Also, a giant WELL DONE to all students who participated in the RBES Celebration of the Arts Finale this morning.  2D did an outstanding job on the xylophones.  Way to go!  

This afternoon, students created their second poem of our Poetry unit.  This masterpiece is called Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring and we are hopeful that Mother Nature heard our poems and will bring us nicer weather.

Thursday, 12 April 2018

April 12, 2018

2D showed our support today for the Humboldt Broncos by wearing our jerseys.  We also watched an amazing tribute by Tom Cochrane during our morning announcements.  Our hearts are with those affected by this tragedy.  

It was our honour to have the JMHS Drama Troupe visit and share with us a little teaser from their upcoming performance of Newsies. We also had Micheal come in to teach students about improv.  



This evening was a proud moment at RBES.  Students and staff have worked hard in preparation for the RBES Celebration of the Arts Gala and tonight it all came together.  Thank you to the parents who came and enjoyed this special event with us.  



Wednesday, 11 April 2018

April 11, 2018

This morning, two talented rhythmic gymnasts and two amazing dancer performed for all RBES staff and students.  Way to go ladies, you are all unbelievably talented! 
 

In the afternoon, we began our Kimochi class with Miss Megan.  Ask your child to share their learning with you this evening.

Reminder: 
-Wear your jersey tomorrow in support of the Humboldt Broncos. 
- Tomorrow evening is the Art Gala.  Dress in your finest clothing and come to the school from 5-7 to celebrate the amazing RBES artists! 

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

April 10, 2018

It was a banging good time this morning, as Mark Kuntz, the drummer performed for students.  We then had an opportunity to work in small groups and he taught students how to play the drums.  It was an amazing experience!  


In Math, students are working hard to solve double digit addition equations (without regrouping).  Thus far, they have learned to do this using manipulative, algorithm method and the open numberline.  Ask your child to teach you the open numberline method at home this evening.  

Magnets are oh, so cool!  Students explored bar magnets, cow magnets, ring magnets and horseshoe magnets today in science.  

Monday, 9 April 2018

April 9, 2018

This week is the CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS!  Each morning, students will be have the opportunity to attend a 15-30 minute arts performance.

A shout out to Kym Simon for starting our week off with a bang!  She had all RBES students and staff rocking away on this Monday morning.  A special thank you for the autographed poster and CD that was given to two students in our class.