Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017

Highlights

We learned about how graphs can be used to show information and we created a graph of our favourite liquids to drink.  We also surveyed another grade 2 class to see if their results would be the same or different.  We are practicing the visualization strategy while listening to the Novel “Dolphins at Daybreak.”  In Social Studies, we learned about some Inuit traditions and we watched a video about throat singing.  Students were given some of their math work to show you.  You may keep this work at home.

*Don’t forget that it is Crazy Sock day tomorrow!

Important Information 

-We are collecting non-perishable food items for the Mayor’s Food Drive

-Scholastic book orders due Tuesday, Dec. 5 (cash, cheque, or online payment)

-Please note that school activity fees and lunchroom incidental activity fees were due Nov. 16.

Information about the Winter Concert

Wednesday Dec 20th
12:40-1:40 pm Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Choir and Handchimes afternoon performance
1:45-2:45 pm Grade 3, Grade 4, Choir and Handchimes afternoon performance.

5:30-6:30 pm Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Choir and Handchimes evening performance
7:00-8:00 pm Grade 3, Grade 4, Choir and Handchimes evening performance

**Please see Mrs. Zaharichuk’s music blog for additional information about the concert.

Important Dates

Friday, Dec. 1- Alex assembly at 9 am and crazy sock day.  Wear a pair of colourful socks, turn your socks inside out, or be creative!

Tuesday, Dec. 5- Scholastic book orders due

Homework

-Practice your math doubles (e.g., 1+1, 2+2, 3+3, etc.) and ten friends (e.g., 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, etc.)

Students can play this addition game at home by going to:

http://www.coolmath-games.com/

-Click on “numbers” near the top of the page

-Scroll down to the section titled Addition/Subtraction.  Click on “number twins”.

-“Math lines” is another game students were shown how to play.

-Reading (Students are welcome to use Raz-kids for their daily reading.  Please write the title of the book they read on Raz-Kids on the reading log.)

-Please practice a few spelling words as discussed at parent teacher conferences.  You might try writing a sentence with these words.  Make sure to put a capital letter at the start of the sentence and punctuation at the end. J

Ask me about:

The cooperation games we played in gym this morning.

Monday, Nov. 27, 2017

Highlights

In Math we worked on the “doubles plus one” strategy.  For example, when solving 7+6, if a student knows 6+6=12, then 7+6=13 because it is one more.  In Science, we practiced measuring water accurately using a variety of different sizes of measuring cups.  We are learning about verbs and adverbs in Language Arts. 

Important Information 

-Please note that school activity fees and lunchroom incidental activity fees were due Nov. 16.

-We are collecting items for the Mayor’s Food Drive

Important Dates

Friday, Dec. 1- Alex assembly at 9 am

Homework

-Practice your math doubles (e.g., 1+1, 2+2, 3+3, etc.) and ten friends (e.g., 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, etc.)

Students can play this addition game at home by going to:

http://www.coolmath-games.com/

-Click on “numbers” near the top of the page

-Scroll down to the section titled Addition/Subtraction.  Click on “number twins”.

-Reading (Students are welcome to use Raz-kids for their daily reading.  Please write the title of the book they read on Raz-Kids on the reading log.)

-Please practice a few spelling words as discussed at parent teacher conferences.  You might try writing a sentence with these words.  Make sure to put a capital letter at the start of the sentence and punctuation at the end. J

Ask me about:

What did you do in gym today?

What can you do to help make sure you measure liquids accurately?  (E.g., place the measuring cup on a flat surface, make sure you look at the cup at “eye level” when measuring)

Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017

Highlights

Today we talked about how verbs are words that show action.  We also started to work on the Reading Power strategy of questioning.  Good readers actively wonder and ask questions while they are reading.  We practiced asking questions while reading a book about avalanches.  During Math, students were shown how to play an addition game called number twins on the computer.  Students can play this game at home by going to:

 

http://www.coolmath-games.com/

-Click on “numbers” near the top of the page

-Scroll down to the section titled Addition/Subtraction.  Click on “number twins”.

Students are invited to wear red and white tomorrow to show support for the Calgary Stampeders who are playing in the Grey Cup final this weekend.

Important Information 

-Please note that school activity fees and lunchroom incidental activity fees were due Nov. 16.

-We are collecting items for the Mayor’s Food Drive

Important Dates

Thurs, Nov. 23- Parent council at 7pm- grade 1 and grade 2 teachers presenting

Homework

-Practice your math doubles (e.g., 1+1, 2+2, 3+3, etc.) and ten friends (e.g., 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, etc.)

-Reading (Students are welcome to use Raz-kids for their daily reading.  Please write the title of the book they read on Raz-Kids on the reading log.)

-Please practice a few spelling words as discussed at parent teacher conferences.  You might try writing a sentence with these words.  Make sure to put a capital letter at the start of the sentence and punctuation at the end. J

Ask me about:

What words are verbs? (run, jumping, eating, throw, etc.)