Classroom news 2022-23
Hello! This is where you will find updates and information regarding our classroom. Check back often for updates!
December 13, 2022
Hello!
Welcome to term 2! This month we are studying the following:
French - Focus on verbs - learning how to conjugate them and write with them in present tense.
English - Persuasive writing - we have been learning about how to persuade someone of our opinion and developing our voice as a writer. Students are also learning about the writing process, editing/revising and writing in paragraphs.
Science - Light - we are looking at different types of light, how to break light apart, reflections and shadows. Students will complete a project using light in the new year.
Social Studies - Living in Manitoba - our studies are focused on communities in Manitoba including cultural and indigenous communities.
Visual Arts - We will be integrating our knowledge of Bob Boyer's art work into a project with social studies in the coming month.
Students can now access a new resource for practicing french sounds at home. They have been introduced to Lalilo. You can access the website through any device (there is no app) and students click on "student at school" on the log in page. Our class code is UFAYRH. This program tailors to the needs of your child based on their initial assessment. The website is linked here: https://lalilo.com/?language=en
Reminders for the upcoming week:
Thursday, Dec 15th - Wednesday, Dec 21st - Spirit week - the information was sent via email, reminders will be written in agendas and can be found on the school instagram page.
If your child is leaving early or will be away next week, please contact myself or the office to let us know about their absences.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Have a wonderful evening!
November 9th, 2022
Hello!
Students will be working on a science research project that has them create an image of an animal and its habitat using plasticine. This work is inspired by the art of Barbara Reid. If your child wishes to look at some her videos or pictures on her website, here is the link: https://barbarareid.ca/
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 10th, is our Remembrance Day assembly. Families are welcome to watch via TEAMS. We are not able to have any community members join us in our gym. The link for the virtual assembly will be sent out by the office. The assembly begins at 1:15pm and will end by 1:55pm.
A friendly reminder that there is no school for students or staff this Friday, November 11th.
Have a wonderful evening!
November 1st, 2022
Hello!
Students have brought home a letter that outlines a geography quiz that they will have next Wednesday, November 9th. The study guide (orange paper) outlines all the information they need to know. We have completed maps in class and will do some additional studying and practicing this week. Students will also have a practice map that they may choose to use at home to study. The images below are the maps that we completed in class and students can use them to help study. They will be provided all vocabulary with the exception of the rose-des-vents which is provided on the study guide outline. If you have any questions, please let me know.
October 28th, 2022
Hello Families!
I wanted to provide you with a quick update as we move into November. The first bit of news is that I am expecting a baby due end of April. The students found out today and may have shared this news with you.
This month we are focusing on the following areas:
French - Reading groups with a focus on sounds and oral language. We will also complete a French writing project based on research completed in science.
English - We are continuing our study of the book, Fish in a Tree.
Science - We are starting to wrap up our studies of Habitats and Communities. Students will be introduced to a research project/design process project next week. This will be complete in time to view at conferences.
Social Studies - We are finishing up our Canadian Geography studies. Our next area of study will be Living in Manitoba. There will be a quiz on this - information will be sent home in the coming week.
Visual Arts - We have been looking at the work of Bob Boyer and will continue to explore his work. Students will also be introduced to author/artist Barbara Reid's work.
If you have concerns or would like to meet prior to report cards or conferences, please contact me.
Important upcoming dates:
Monday, October 31st - Halloween - students can wear costumes during the day.
Tuesday, November 1st - Early dismissal and pyjama day.
Friday, November 11th - No school for staff and students
Have a wonderful weekend!
October 27th, 2022
Can you solve the puzzle?
You need to get all three of these items across the river (chicken, wolf and grain), but you can only take one item at a time in the boat. You can’t leave the wolf alone with the chicken because the chicken will become lunch. You can’t leave the chicken with the grain or the grain will become lunch. So, how do you get all three items across the river? Remember, only one item in the boat at a time.
This puzzle is from our book, Fish in a Tree.
River problem.pdfSeptember 23rd, 2022
Hello!
Thank you to all the families that sent donations for our Terry Fox run today. Our class counted the number of laps we did and found that by working together we completed 122 laps which when calculated worked out to about 61km all together.
Next week, we will be participating in many activities with Truth and Reconciliation Week. We will be able to view performances and videos from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Students will also be attending an assembly on Thursday for Orange Shirt Day.
Here are a few reminders for the upcoming weeks:
Monday, Sept 26th - Colour of the day: Brown
Tuesday, Sept 27th - Colour of the day: Purple/Pink
Wednesday, Sept 28th - Colour of the day: Grey
Thursday, Sept 29th - Orange shirt day - wear orange; Library - please send back library books
Friday, Sept 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No school for staff and students
Please send back the smudging permission forms as soon as possible. Please note that participation in voluntary for students and for families that do not want their child to participate, you can indicate whether they can remain in the room or not. Our coordinator of Indigenous Inclusion will be working with our staff and school community to have smudging available to students.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email.
Have a wonderful weekend!
September 14th, 2022
Hello!
Just a quick note for families, we are moving through our classroom snack bins very fast right now. If you are able, please throw in an extra snack for students for the afternoon. We will continue to offer fruit but we have noticed that all the activity and learning is increasing the appetites of many of our students. Thank you for your help!
Please make note that next Tuesday (Sept. 20th) will be our first early dismissal day of the year. Students will be dismissed at 2:55pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Have a wonderful evening!
September 9th, 2022
Hello!
Welcome to our classroom. Your child brought home their agenda and an information letter today. We will use agendas every day. Please make sure to initial your child's agenda every day. Forms can be sent to school in agendas. You can also writes notes for me such as pick up changes or appointments. I will sign and look at their agenda every morning.
This month we are going to be starting to study the following areas:
French - We will focus on reading and writing. I will be working on finding their strengths and areas of improvement in reading and writing.
English - We will begin a read aloud novel study of the book, "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.
Science - We will begin with Habitats and Communities.
Social Studies - We will begin our studies with Truth and Reconciliation during the month of September. At the beginning of October, we will move into Canadian Geography.
Visual Arts - Our studies will focus on indigenous artists from Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Have a wonderful weekend!