Thursday Sept 21, 2017

Today we started our day off with agendas. There was a lot to write in today's agenda, and they worked very well this morning to complete what was on the agenda and start their math centres in the time before PE! However there are some things to be aware of that was a lot for them to write this morning. 

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Math worksheet
3. Spelling test tomorrow
4. International Day research is due on Monday about Pakistan. Each child will be given a topic to research about. They are also being asked to also bring in 3-4 pictures related to their topic (colour if possible) along with their research. (We've changed the country as for the support that will be given for the country by parents in the class - thank you!)
5. Food Bank items for our trip on October 3
6. Two dollars in support of Terry Fox
7. BBQ form is due September 27
8. St. Jude’s and Oakwood Welcome BBQ will take place on Monday October 2.
9. Bake Sale on Tuesday September 27 – The Grade 2’s will be running the bake sale. If possible, parents are being asked to bring in peanut-free items on this day. Also students can bring in money on Tuesday and Wednesday for the Bake Sale

Here are some photos from our math centres! Today we had math games, math with a buddy, and math on your own. Tomorrow they will get to try a different station. 

After they went to PE.

After PE, we had our math lesson. Today we looked at rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and 100. We started off with a problem and visual on the board... I live at house number 162 and the bus only stops at  house 100 and 200 so which stop would I get off at? They were able to tell me that I should get off to house 200 because it is closer. We then tried different numbers to check for understanding. After,  I introduced them to the rounding coaster, and a chant. We did the actions with our bodies. (1,2,3,4 down to the floor, 5,6,7,8,9 up to the sky line) We then played a short game where they would either go up or down for the number.

After math we had first lunch and recess.

After recess we had literacy, students were asked to write about a time when they had to make a decision. This is related to our unit of inquiry as yesterday's lesson was on decision making. 

We co-constructed our success criteria which was: capitals, periods, reasons, choice, adjectives and the challenge of our conjunctions (connecting words) such as also, but, and then. 

After literacy it was French with Mme. Stella.

After French we had second lunch and recess.

Then it was time for UOI, today we looked at laws and their purposes. We talked about how we created our rules as a class at the beginning of the year and read a story called "What if everybody did that?" We also talked about the consequences and rewards of following rules and laws. Afterwards students created their own laws and explained why they are important.

And then it was time for home, we handed out homework, agendas and the welcome back BBQ form. 

Have a wonderful night!