Friday November 15th
Literacy
Students continue to work on writing tree cookie story. They edited work for proper paragraphs and punctuation today.
Math
We are working on a train engine/car math problem where students need to create a visual and chart to help with identifying the pattern rule
Finish up:
Student had time to finish up any outstanding work today.
Reminders:
-Youthlinks field trip next Wednesday November 20th (please send in your $6.00 fee for the field trip)
-Special Lunch next Thursday November 21st.
-No school next Friday November 22nd
Friday, November 15, 2019
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Thursday November 14th
Science
Students learned about DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and how detectives use it in solving crimes. Students identified where DNA could be found and watched video about its function in the human body.
Literacy
Students continue to work on writing tree cookie story. They edited work for science vocabulary and descriptions/explanations about their tree cookie.
Math
Today we looked at multiplying decimals numbers less than a whole with a whole number and used calculators to find answers and identify patterns and state the pattern rule.
Social Studies
Students were reading about Charter of Rights and Freedoms and individual and collective rights. We discussed vocabulary/concepts: equity, equality, accommodations.
Buddies
We had leadership time to work with and teach the grade 1s a new game in gym.
Reminders:
-Youthlinks field trip next Wednesday November 20th (please send in your $6.00 fee for the field trip)
Science
Students learned about DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and how detectives use it in solving crimes. Students identified where DNA could be found and watched video about its function in the human body.
Literacy
Students continue to work on writing tree cookie story. They edited work for science vocabulary and descriptions/explanations about their tree cookie.
Math
Today we looked at multiplying decimals numbers less than a whole with a whole number and used calculators to find answers and identify patterns and state the pattern rule.
Social Studies
Students were reading about Charter of Rights and Freedoms and individual and collective rights. We discussed vocabulary/concepts: equity, equality, accommodations.
Buddies
We had leadership time to work with and teach the grade 1s a new game in gym.
Reminders:
-Youthlinks field trip next Wednesday November 20th (please send in your $6.00 fee for the field trip)
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Wednesday November 13th
ScienceToday we worked on the identifying the difference between class characteristics and accidental characteristics. We also learned about the importance of fibre and hair when working on collecting evidence.
Literacy
Students continue to work on writing tree cookie story. They are working on including their knowledge of trees and demonstrating their writing skills. Students did a peer edit today gave and received feedback on their work to date.
Reminders:
-Youthlinks field trip next Wednesday November 20th (please send in your $6.00 fee for the field trip)
ScienceToday we worked on the identifying the difference between class characteristics and accidental characteristics. We also learned about the importance of fibre and hair when working on collecting evidence.
Literacy
Students continue to work on writing tree cookie story. They are working on including their knowledge of trees and demonstrating their writing skills. Students did a peer edit today gave and received feedback on their work to date.
Reminders:
-Youthlinks field trip next Wednesday November 20th (please send in your $6.00 fee for the field trip)
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Tuesday November 12th
Science
Trees and Forests test were handed back today and students recorded their marks. Please look at and sign the sheet and return tomorrow. Science tests will be available to view at Parent-Teacher Conferences.
As part of our Evidence and Investigation, we learned about how forensic scientists use fingerprints and shoe prints to assist in solving crimes.
Literacy
Students are writing a story about a tree cookie. They are working on including their knowledge of trees and demonstrating their writing skills. Ask your child about the rubric and checklist that accompany the task.
Reminders:
-field trip from due
Science
Trees and Forests test were handed back today and students recorded their marks. Please look at and sign the sheet and return tomorrow. Science tests will be available to view at Parent-Teacher Conferences.
As part of our Evidence and Investigation, we learned about how forensic scientists use fingerprints and shoe prints to assist in solving crimes.
Literacy
Students are writing a story about a tree cookie. They are working on including their knowledge of trees and demonstrating their writing skills. Ask your child about the rubric and checklist that accompany the task.
Reminders:
-field trip from due
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Thursday November 7th
Science
Students completed their Trees and Forest test. We also did our next lesson for Evidence and Investigation. Students learned about the work of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and the steps involved in solving a crime.
Literacy
Today we continued our reading of the book 'Feathers'. Students will complete a reflection in the next few days.
Reminders:
-field trip from due
-Remembrance Day assembly tomorrow at 10:45am
-no school Monday
Science
Students completed their Trees and Forest test. We also did our next lesson for Evidence and Investigation. Students learned about the work of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and the steps involved in solving a crime.
Literacy
Today we continued our reading of the book 'Feathers'. Students will complete a reflection in the next few days.
Reminders:
-field trip from due
-Remembrance Day assembly tomorrow at 10:45am
-no school Monday
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Wednesday November 6th
Science
Tomorrow is our Trees and Forest test. Students have been working on science/literacy centers the past few weeks. They have completed work in their visual journal, science books, and graphic organizers. They have done group work, partner work and independent work. Today we did a class review/study page altogether. Students were encouraged to take home their books along with the study page to study this evening.
Literacy
Today we began reading the book 'Feathers'. Students used their reading comprehension skills to contribute to discussion and think about inferencing, questions and connections.
Art
As part of our reflection and honoring of Remembrance Day, the students created a water colour painting of poppies. We watched videos and read a book about Remembrance Day and discussed the importance of the day. Students also took time to write a letter of gratitude to a veteran.
Reminders:
-field trip from due
-Science test tomorrow
-Remembrance Day assembly on Friday
-no school Monday
Science
Tomorrow is our Trees and Forest test. Students have been working on science/literacy centers the past few weeks. They have completed work in their visual journal, science books, and graphic organizers. They have done group work, partner work and independent work. Today we did a class review/study page altogether. Students were encouraged to take home their books along with the study page to study this evening.
Literacy
Today we began reading the book 'Feathers'. Students used their reading comprehension skills to contribute to discussion and think about inferencing, questions and connections.
Art
As part of our reflection and honoring of Remembrance Day, the students created a water colour painting of poppies. We watched videos and read a book about Remembrance Day and discussed the importance of the day. Students also took time to write a letter of gratitude to a veteran.
Reminders:
-field trip from due
-Science test tomorrow
-Remembrance Day assembly on Friday
-no school Monday
Monday, November 4, 2019
Monday November 4th
Science
We are finishing up science/literacy centers this week.
Math
Today we worked on multi-step word problems (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication).
Remembrance Day
We watched several videos and read a book called A Bear in War. Students also read an article about the 'tiny villages' that are being built for homeless veterans. Students are beginning a rough draft of a letter to a veteran (some of which will be shared at our Remembrance DayAssembly on Friday November 8th.
Reminders:
-field trip forms due
-Remembrance Day Assembly Friday November 8th
-no school Monday November 11th
Science
We are finishing up science/literacy centers this week.
Math
Today we worked on multi-step word problems (decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication).
Remembrance Day
We watched several videos and read a book called A Bear in War. Students also read an article about the 'tiny villages' that are being built for homeless veterans. Students are beginning a rough draft of a letter to a veteran (some of which will be shared at our Remembrance DayAssembly on Friday November 8th.
Reminders:
-field trip forms due
-Remembrance Day Assembly Friday November 8th
-no school Monday November 11th
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