Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Please note that there has been a change in the starting time for our Kindness Assemble tomorrow morning. It will now be held at 10:30am, not 10:00am as previously stated. All students and attending guests are encouraged to wear PURPLE, as Mayor Nenshi will be coming and that is his favourite colour!
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Tomorrow is PINK SHIRT DAY!
Highlights of Our Learning
-We are learning about the __est word family this week. We enjoyed the story The Best Nest and have been working on reading and printing as many ___est words as we can.
-We are continuing to talk, learn and write about kindness. What does kindness look like? How can we show kindness?
-Yesterday, the students used a picture of animals in winter as a writing prompt. They were also introduced to a writing rubric that illustrated that their BEST work will include a combination of copied and self-selected sentence starters and interesting details and describing words. It is expected that students will now complete three sentences during writing times.
F.Y.I.
-Please ensure that you have read the recent email that was sent from out school office. The link is posted below incase you missed it.
Highlights of Our Learning
-We are learning about the __est word family this week. We enjoyed the story The Best Nest and have been working on reading and printing as many ___est words as we can.
-We are continuing to talk, learn and write about kindness. What does kindness look like? How can we show kindness?
-Yesterday, the students used a picture of animals in winter as a writing prompt. They were also introduced to a writing rubric that illustrated that their BEST work will include a combination of copied and self-selected sentence starters and interesting details and describing words. It is expected that students will now complete three sentences during writing times.
F.Y.I.
-Please ensure that you have read the recent email that was sent from out school office. The link is posted below incase you missed it.
-We are continuing to look for volunteers for our two upcoming special events, felting and swimming.
Have a good evening!
Save the Dates!
The grade one students would like you to make note of some upcoming special events. We will require volunteers for these activities. All volunteers MUST have a current CBE police clearance in order to volunteer, and therefore we strongly recommend that you complete the paperwork for this A.S.A.P. Please drop by the school office with picture ID to complete this application. If you already have clearance and would like to volunteer, please let you child’s teacher know.
Please note the following dates. Times have yet to be confirmed.
Wet Felting (In-school activity) – April 8th and 9th.
Morning Swimming Lessons (Bus to Canyon Meadows Pool) – May 4th-8th.
Have a good evening!
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Today was our 100th day in grade one!
We celebrated the milestone of 100 days in grade one by:
-Watching the story "Emily's First 100 Days of School".
-Singing songs that focused on counting to 100 in different ways.
-Completing a page in our Visual Journals by printing and illustrating, "I would like to have 100 _____." and "I would not like to have 100 ___."
-Printing all of the numbers from 1-100 on a Hundreds Chart and using it to play "Race to 100".
-Using the numerals 1 and 0 and 0 (100) to create a cool and creative picture. Please ask you child about the picture that they made.
Have a 100% great evening!
We celebrated the milestone of 100 days in grade one by:
-Watching the story "Emily's First 100 Days of School".
-Singing songs that focused on counting to 100 in different ways.
-Completing a page in our Visual Journals by printing and illustrating, "I would like to have 100 _____." and "I would not like to have 100 ___."
-Printing all of the numbers from 1-100 on a Hundreds Chart and using it to play "Race to 100".
-Using the numerals 1 and 0 and 0 (100) to create a cool and creative picture. Please ask you child about the picture that they made.
Have a 100% great evening!
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Kindness in Grade One Continues!
Yesterday we started our day with students sharing with a peer what they did over the long weekend. Students wrote about their weekend with the following sentence starters:
On the weekend I _____.
I went ______.
I saw ______.
I liked _____.
This week we are focusing on the _ink family. Students brainstormed words yesterday and today they recorded words in their Word Work book. Please see how many __ink words your child can print and read for you.
We started to gather words for a KINDNESS Acrostic poem. Students came up with such words as:
K kind
I I message
N Nice
D doing
N nature
E everyone
S smile
S sharing
Students have been learning and practicing new card games to practice making 10. Ask your child to share the 2 games with you they have been playing individually or with a peer.
We have also started our exploration into how animals survive in the winter. Students shared an "I wonder..." statement about animals in winter and today we explored and learned about how some animals survive the winter.
Students exchanged their learning commons books yesterday or today if they returned their books.
In gym, students are learning some basic hockey skills.
In music, students are learning songs about friendship.
F.Y.I.
Yesterday we started our day with students sharing with a peer what they did over the long weekend. Students wrote about their weekend with the following sentence starters:
On the weekend I _____.
I went ______.
I saw ______.
I liked _____.
This week we are focusing on the _ink family. Students brainstormed words yesterday and today they recorded words in their Word Work book. Please see how many __ink words your child can print and read for you.
We started to gather words for a KINDNESS Acrostic poem. Students came up with such words as:
K kind
I I message
N Nice
D doing
N nature
E everyone
S smile
S sharing
Students have been learning and practicing new card games to practice making 10. Ask your child to share the 2 games with you they have been playing individually or with a peer.
We have also started our exploration into how animals survive in the winter. Students shared an "I wonder..." statement about animals in winter and today we explored and learned about how some animals survive the winter.
Students exchanged their learning commons books yesterday or today if they returned their books.
In gym, students are learning some basic hockey skills.
In music, students are learning songs about friendship.
F.Y.I.
Save the Dates!
The grade one students would like you to make note of some upcoming special events. We will require volunteers for these activities. All volunteers MUST have a current CBE police clearance in order to volunteer, and therefore we strongly recommend that you complete the paperwork for this A.S.A.P. Please drop by the school office with picture ID to complete this application. If you already have clearance and would like to volunteer, please let you child’s teacher know.
Please note the following dates. Times have yet to be confirmed.
Wet Felting (In-school activity) – April 8th and 9th.
Morning Swimming Lessons (Bus to Canyon Meadows Pool) – May 4th-8th.
Monday, February 10, 2020
What does it mean to be KIND?
We are focussing on kindness this week!
Highlights Of Our Learning:
-Students explored the "__ind" family today. Please see how many words your child can create and spell from this word family. (ie. kind, wind, mind, behind, rind, rewind, bund etc.)
-We continued practising our addition and subtraction skills during math centre time.
-Students had music and gym this afternoon.
-We read several stories about kindness and love and then brainstormed how we show these qualities through our daily actions. Students finished the sentence "Love is..." by sharing ideas in their visual journal. Some ideas included reading together, giving a hug, taking care of the earth, planting flowers for the bees, helping a friend who is hurt, saying please and thank you, playing a board game with your family etc.
F.Y.I.
-We plan on going on a Winter Walk tomorrow, so please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather.
-Last week, your child brought home a list of student names to help them if they are choosing to write Valentine's cards. Cards can also be completed with just the card giver's name.
-Valentine's exchange is on Wednesday.
-There is no school for students on Thursday, Friday or Monday.
Have a great evening!
Highlights Of Our Learning:
-Students explored the "__ind" family today. Please see how many words your child can create and spell from this word family. (ie. kind, wind, mind, behind, rind, rewind, bund etc.)
-We continued practising our addition and subtraction skills during math centre time.
-Students had music and gym this afternoon.
-We read several stories about kindness and love and then brainstormed how we show these qualities through our daily actions. Students finished the sentence "Love is..." by sharing ideas in their visual journal. Some ideas included reading together, giving a hug, taking care of the earth, planting flowers for the bees, helping a friend who is hurt, saying please and thank you, playing a board game with your family etc.
F.Y.I.
-We plan on going on a Winter Walk tomorrow, so please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather.
-Last week, your child brought home a list of student names to help them if they are choosing to write Valentine's cards. Cards can also be completed with just the card giver's name.
-Valentine's exchange is on Wednesday.
-There is no school for students on Thursday, Friday or Monday.
Have a great evening!
Thursday, February 6, 2020
We are looking forward to seeing you tonight at our Learning Celebration!
Please arrive at the school promptly at 5:00pm tonight for our Learning Celebration.
Also please remember to have your child dressed in blue and/or white.
See you tonight!
Also please remember to have your child dressed in blue and/or white.
See you tonight!
Monday, February 3, 2020
Welcome to February!
Highlights Of Our Learning:
-Today we looked at the February calendar and talked about some important dates this month. Please see the FYI's for more information. We also talked about the fact that this year, February is a Leap Year!
-Students worked with the "---ing" family today. We created and practiced reading numerous words including: sing, king, wing, sting, spring, bling, sling, fling, thing etc. Please review this word family with your child at home and see how many words they can share with you.
-We played a new math game called "Totally Ten Snakes". The object of this game is to cover two numbers at a time that make "Friends of Ten". Students are getting faster at recognizing these combinations.
-We practiced reading poems from our Poetry books.
-We had music and gym. Please ask your child to tell you the exciting things they did in those classes today.
-We finished the day by working on a special artistic endeavour that we will be sharing with you on Thursday evening at our Learning Celebration.
F.Y.I.
-This Thursday is our Grade One Learning Celebration. Please have your child at school promptly at 5:00pm. Please remember that students are being asked to wear blue and/or white for the evening.
-Thursday, February 13th and Friday, February 14th is Teacher's Convention and there is no school. Monday, February 17th is Family Day.
-We will recognize Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 12th. Please stay tuned for more information.
-Scholastic Book orders are due this Friday.
Have a great evening!
-Today we looked at the February calendar and talked about some important dates this month. Please see the FYI's for more information. We also talked about the fact that this year, February is a Leap Year!
-Students worked with the "---ing" family today. We created and practiced reading numerous words including: sing, king, wing, sting, spring, bling, sling, fling, thing etc. Please review this word family with your child at home and see how many words they can share with you.
-We played a new math game called "Totally Ten Snakes". The object of this game is to cover two numbers at a time that make "Friends of Ten". Students are getting faster at recognizing these combinations.
-We practiced reading poems from our Poetry books.
-We had music and gym. Please ask your child to tell you the exciting things they did in those classes today.
-We finished the day by working on a special artistic endeavour that we will be sharing with you on Thursday evening at our Learning Celebration.
F.Y.I.
-This Thursday is our Grade One Learning Celebration. Please have your child at school promptly at 5:00pm. Please remember that students are being asked to wear blue and/or white for the evening.
-Thursday, February 13th and Friday, February 14th is Teacher's Convention and there is no school. Monday, February 17th is Family Day.
-We will recognize Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 12th. Please stay tuned for more information.
-Scholastic Book orders are due this Friday.
Have a great evening!
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