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.
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