Thursday, March 21, 2019

Highlights

We finished our “cool school” brochures and have them on display at student-led conferences.

We started learning how to regroup when subtracting 2-digit numbers.  We will continue this concept after spring break.

In Gym, we are learning about curling.

Thank you for attending student led conferences and participating in your child’s learning!

Important Information

*Our lost and found is full!  Please claim any items from the grand hall when you come for student led conferences.  After spring break, any remaining items will be donated.

Important Dates

There is no school for students on Friday, March 22.

Spring break- March 23-31.  School resumes April 1, 2019.

Enjoy the break!

Friday, March 15, 2019

Highlights

In Language Arts, students continued to write about the different schools they designed.  (Please see pictures posted on last weeks blog).  We also visited the library to look at some of the different kinds of magazines, which students can sign out.

In Math, we began looking at strategies to subtract 2-digit numbers.  For example, we practiced subtraction using ten sticks and ones and talked about how to subtract using a 100 chart.

In Social Studies, we learned about different natural resources in Iqaluit, Meteghan, and Saskatoon.

In Gym, we have been learning different dances.

We completed our lighthouse art, which will be on display during student-led conferences next week.

Important Dates

Student led conferences on Thursday, Mar. 21 in the evening and Friday, Mar. 22 in the morning.  There is no school for students on Friday, March 22.

Spring break- March 23-31.  School resumes April 1, 2019.

Homework  

Home reading- Parents please sign the reading log each night.  Students may read a just right book from home, their library book, the school take home books, or use Raz-Kids.

Ask Me About:

The drama presentation on Friday.

Are you making responsible choices during recess time?

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Highlights

In Language Arts we read the story, “Cool School.”

Students then used the tinker cart to design their own specialized school.

Next we started mapping and writing about our schools.

In Science, we have been learning about adaptations that different animals have to help them stay warm when it is cold.

Important Information

Student Movement Questionnaire

Please fill out the questionnaire which was sent home on Friday if you anticipate that your child will be moving or changing schools next year.  This will help us plan for next year’s school organization.

Homework  

Home reading- Parents please sign the reading log each night.  Students may read a just right book from home, their library book, the school take home books, or use Raz-Kids.

Ask Me About:

What was your “Cool School” design?  What activities would students do?  Where is your school located?  Why would someone want to go to your school?

What do polar bears have, or what do they do to stay warm?

Do you remember how a polar bear cools off if it is too hot?