February 24, 2022

 In LA today we worked on a reading comprehension activity.  We each got a reading at our own level with some associated questions.  We used highlighters to show where we found the answer in our reading.

In math, we worked on fractions of a set.  We watched a video and did some practice work.  We also got to complete some assignments on Mathletics today, and Mrs. P showed us a fun fraction game that is kind of like Angry Birds.

We had Music today.

In Social Studies we learned a bit more about the connection between Alberta and the Fossil record.  We also learned about the Royal Tyrell Museum.

Our Pillars of Care assembly will be held virtually tomorrow morning (in school only).

Upcoming Dates:

Online conferences will be held March 10 and 11.  Keep a look out in your email for registration information.

Spring Break March 21-25.  Last day of classes in March18.  Students will return to class March 28.

February 22. 2022

 Welcome back!  After a long 5 days off it was nice to see so many smiling faces today.

In LA today we worked on paragraph writing using the first, then, next, last format.

In math, we investigated fractions in a set of items.  Then we got to use paint and q-tips to make dots in many colours and write the fraction of the set represented by each colour.

In Social Studies, we completed an assignment in our Google Classroom about fossils in Alberta.  We have decided to use GC once a week to complete a task in order to save paper (as discussed in our Science unit).

Upcoming Dates:

Tomorrow is PINK SHIRT DAY!

Online conferences will be held March 10 and 11.  Keep a look out in your email for registration information.

Spring Break March 21-25.  Last day of classes in March18.  Students will return to class March 28.

February 15, 2022

 Remember to bring back your Reading Give it a Shot tracking forms tomorrow!

In LA today we worked on synonyms for verbs.  We acted out what each of the words meant, and then wrote our level of words in our word work books.

In Math, we started learning about fractions today.  Ask your child if they remember what a fraction is. (part of a whole)

In Science, we watched a video called "The Story of Stuff" which helped us understand why it is a problem to have so much new stuff all the time.

In a teachable moment about irony, students were also given their book order forms today.

Upcoming Dates:

No School February 17 & 18 (Teacher's Convention)

No School February 21 (Family Day)

Pink Shirt Day February 23

February 14, 2022

 Happy Valentine's Day!

Today we worked on paragraph writing.  We wrote about a person, a place, and a thing that we love (nouns, yay!)

In Math, we played a basic facts game that had us matching pieces of our broken hearts. Ask your child how it went.

In Science, we learned how our heart works and how we can take the best care of ourselves to keep our hearts healthy.  We did some extra walking today to support our heart health.

Upcoming Dates:

No School February 17 & 18 (Teacher's Convention)

No School February 21 (Family Day)

Pink Shirt Day February 23

February 8, 2022

 This week we have been working on writing stories.  We revisited our rubric, and looked at examples of a 1, 2, and 3/4 for writing.  We then had a picture to look at to base our stories off of.  We also worked on editing and creating a second draft of our stories today.

In Math, we worked on division.  We played a recall game, and then worked with counters to solve some division questions.

We learned about Alma Thomas today.  She was the first black artist to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney.  She was 80 years old at the time of her show!  She was also the first person to graduate with a fine arts degree from Howard University.  We created our own Alma Thomas inspired art work using paint.

Important Notice:

Please ensure your child has all their outdoor gear with them at school.  We do go outside if the temperature is -19 or warmer.

As per Mr. Hebert's principal's message, students are asked NOT to bring Valentine's cards or gifts to school on February 14.

No school February 17-21.  Classes will resume on February 22.

February 3, 2022

Today we continued working with our other words for happy, sad, good, and pretty.  We got to play a new game matching synonyms to a given word as well. 

In math, we practiced completing division questions today.

In Science we continued working on our books about how we can take care of the earth.

Important Notice:

Please ensure your child has all their outdoor gear with them at school.  We do go outside if the temperature is -19 or warmer.

As per Mr. Hebert's principal's message, students are asked NOT to bring Valentine's cards or gifts to school on February 14.

No school February 17-21.  Classes will resume on February 22.

February 2, 2022

 Happy Groundhog Day!

Today we worked on improving our writing by using better words after a lesson about synonyms.

We got to solve a mystery in math today.  Students worked in small groups to decode clues based on math concepts such as adding, multiplication, rounding, fractions, and division.  We solved the mystery!

Our Social Studies groups presented their research today!  We put our whole map together and hung it on our wall.

In Science, we heard the indigenous story "The Fisher's Story" and thought about our responsibility to the earth.

Important Notice:

WE WILL BE OUTSIDE TOMORROW!  We have been inside due to temperatures below -20 for the last 2 days.  We expect that tomorrow will be closer to -15, which means that we will be going outside for recess (providing the wind chill does not feel below -20).  Please make sure that your child has appropriate clothing for the weather. At -19 we will go outside.

As per Mr. Hebert's principal's message, students are asked NOT to bring Valentine's cards or gifts to school on February 14.

No school February 17-21.  Classes will resume on February 22.