ST. JUDE'S FC REGISTRATION IS DUE MARCH 31ST

Please check your e-mail regarding information for next Friday 

April 6th - it will be a photo shoot day please ensure your child is dressed in the full school uniform, and that you reply to the attachment in the e-mail. Indicate yes/no for each section.

Today' agenda notes:

-Read for 20 minutes

-Math worksheet [number patterns]

-No school tomorrow or Monday

-Wear Easter spirit colours on Tuesday [pastel colours]

Today we talked about Autism Awareness Day and watched a short video to learn more about it. It was great seeing how open-minded our students were.

Then we went to PE with Miss Yustin.

For math today, we did activity centres related to number patterns.

One centre was figuring out, extending and explaining the pattern rule on tables. Another group had to work on words problems which involved creating a table and completing it with the number pattern. The third group got to try something new and exciting; I created an online  quiz using Kahoot. Student used tablets to answer patterning questions head to head against each other. Points on the computer are calculated based on the speed and accuracy of student's responses. I am learning how to use this to make challenges for homework!! Stay tuned!!

Students were given some time to work on their homework sheets, there is also some work to do on fact families that we learned last term to make sure we don't forget!

After, we had first lunch and recess. When we returned we had our spelling test. 

The bonus words were:

2a

1. wouldn't

2. couldn't

3. don't

4. I've

5. they'd

2b. 

1. elves

2. people

We then played a game where students had to say 1-2 words and create a story together as a class. We started moving on to saying a sentence each and creating a story.

Then, we had music with Mr. Oliver, and French with Mme. Stella.

After second lunch we had sharing time, and our TRIBES activity which was tossing around a balloon with some sentence starters on it to reflect on our week.

I liked it when..

I was helpful when...

Right now, I feel...

Whereever student's right thumb landed when they caught the balloon is the sentence starter they had to finish. We then had a mini Easter egg hunt inside the classroom. Unfortunately, we couldn't go outside.

Then we had golden time, handed out report cards, and got ready for home.

ST. JUDE'S FC REGISTRATION DUE MARCH 31ST


Agenda:
-Read for 20 minutes
-Spelling pg. 93-96
-Cursive up to pg. 91
-Spelling sentences
-Autism Awareness Day tomorrow wear blue
-Math worksheet [table patterns]

After we had Daily 5.


Then we had PE with Miss Yustin.

For math today we looked at patterns in tables.

We displayed the following problem, Aryana is painting her fence, she can pain 3 sections every hour.

How many sections will be painted after 2 hours? 3 hours?

We discussed strategies to solve it, before learning about how to use a table.

We asked how do you know what the pattern rule is? How does the table help you organise the pattern?

Students then worked together to come up with their own patterns in tables.

Aryana and Rayna came up with

In one week, how many candies does Aryana eat if she eats 2 candies everyday. Great thought because we had to figure out that we needed to count the number of candies for 7 seven days.

Some student used subtraction such as Rohaan and Aashyra

Rohaan has 40 pencils and loses 3 pencils every week. How many pencils does he have after 5 weeks?


Then we did a few more problems, it's really exciting to see how excited students were to figure out patterns!

I drew stars on the board and students think, pair, shared how to describe the pattern rule and how many stars would be in row. They realised the pattern was increasing by 1 each time.

We did a few more problems, including patterns where the numbers multiply, and then worked on our worksheets.

Then we had first lunch and recess.

When we returned we had journal writing, student's tasks was to write a recount of their March Break, they were asked to use recount words, and use the appropriate writing conventions such as grammar, punctuation, capitals.

Then we had French with Mme. Stella.

For UOI today we learned about structures.

We started off reviewing what we learned yesterday about different materials and the four categories: (but there are other materials) wood, rubber, fabric, and metal.

We then looked at a tent and discussed what materials make up a tent.
Students came up with, fabric, metal, and plastic. Focusing on metal they were able to say the metal part keeps the tent up which leads into structures!

We asked how does this tent stay up; they already made the connection that the metal pole keeps it up, and this forms the frame. So the frame of on object supports the structure.

Students then shared real-life objects that have frames. Some responses were: cars, houses, buildings, and glasses.

We created the definition of structure using what we learned today. Structure is the support frame of an object.


We worked on finishing up journals before hometime.

***Pick a time for Student-Led conferences on April 5th have been sent home. The system will be live at 9am tomorrow!***

***Registration deadline is March 31st for St. Jude's FC***




Today's agenda notes:
-Read of Raz-Kids for 20 minutes
-Spelling pg. 93-96 or the package
-Spelling sentences
-Cursive up to pg. 91
-Casual day tomorrow
-Austism Awareness Day Thursday - wear blue
-Bake sale TOMORROW [not Thursday]
-Math worksheet [patterns]
-Also the workshop form was handed out!

After we had Daily 5!


Then we went to PE with Miss Yustin.

For math today, we started our new unit Pattern in Geometry. Today we learned about pattern rules and how patterns rules can be written.

We reviewed concept from unit 1, which we learned about pattern when counting by 2's, 5's, and 10's. We reviews pattern that appear in columns, rows and diagonally.

We then looked at how to write a pattern rule.

If the pattern is 1,3,5,7 the pattern rule is to start at 1 and add two each time. Or it is start at one and include all odd numbers.

Students then worked with partners to create pattern rules, and draw the patterns on a hundreds chart.
They were asked to challenge each other by skipping numbers, and using patterns with addition and subtraction. After we shared some patterns, and discussed strategies used to figure out patterns.

We can use number line and hundreds charts to help us figure out the pattern. We have to see what we are counting by or subtracting. We also got into repeating patterns. If the rule is to start at 1 and count by two until 9. Then repeat.

1,3,5,7,9,1,3,5,7,9 [but we will get more into repeating patterns on another lesson]

Next we introduced another type of pattern they might come across. Starting at number and adding 1 more each time you have to add.

Therefore if we look at a pattern and can't that it is counting by 2,5, or 10 we can figure out what number we added to get to the next number and keep doing that until we see a pattern.

We did a few examples of how to write the pattern rule and then students worked on their worksheet.

Then we had first lunch and recess.

When we returned we began to talk about inferencing to help us when reading.
We created a chart on the board that said clue, schema, and inference. Schema is our background knowledge and the clue is what is given to us.

So we made inferences based on this situation
Someone or something came into the classroom and took my laptop. They left and the chairs were toppled over. What can you infer about this person?

CLUE- toppled chairs
SCHEMA - they were in a rush
INFERENCE - somebody was in a hurry so they wouldn't get caught

CLUE - dog food
SCHEMA - there was a dog involved
INFERENCE - the person who took the laptop has a dog, or maybe a dog took it, or maybe the dog toppled over the chairs.

So our conclusion was that a person with a dog came into the classroom, took the laptop and the dog toppled over the chairs.

Then students worked on finding out who the narrator is in each short story. They had to circle the clues to figure out which narrator was writing.

Then we had music with Mr. Oliver and French with Mme Stella. Check out their blogs!

When we returned after second recess we started our new Unit of Inquiry

How the world works:
Title: Built it!
Central idea: The properties of construction materials influence the design of buildings and structures.
Lines of inquiry:
-Different building materials and their properties
-The structure of buildings and bridges

-The materials and shapes used in making different stable, weight bearing structures

We individually brainstormed what we know, and what we want to know about materials on a KWL chart. 

After students worked on sorting materials and organising their store. 
Their task was to organise a store and they had to investigate the best way to sort our their store into four shelves.
Based on our lines of inquiry, they were able to figure out that they had to sort them into materials!


Through inquiry they sorted their objects into four materials which were: wood, plastic, metal, and fabric. We consolidated by discussing by sharing each category and how it was organised.

Then we got ready for home!

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We are excited to let you know that our Arts' Night performances this year will be held at The City Church auditorium located on Argentia road, just a 3 minute drive from the school. With this new venue, we have extra lighting, surround sound, a larger and higher stage, more seating, and much more! This will give you and your family the opportunity to enjoy the Arts' Night performance even more in a theatre environment. 

With the new venue location, please note that the JK - Grade 2 performance date has been changed to May 17th. 

Remember to sign up for St. Jude's FC if you are interested!

Welcome back everyone!

Today's agenda notes:
-Read for 20 minutes
-Spelling pg. 93-96
-Cursive up to pg. 91 [review and complete all pages]
-Casual day Wednesday


We spent time this morning sharing about our March Break. Students shares what they did over the break from travelling, to camps, and spending time with family. It was great hearing everyones fantastic stories.

Then we had PE with Miss. Yustin, when we returned we continued sharing stories.

After we began talking about our March learner profile which is caring and the attitude empathy.

Students shared what it means to be caring and as our caring act this afternoon we made cards for Esha who is in the hospital sick. She will be back later this week or next week. We miss you Esha! Hugs from all of us!

We also talked about empathy which means to put yourself in someone elses shoes and feel what they are feeling.

For spelling, we looked at contractions and how they are shortcuts instead of writing two words. Here are the words of the week.

1. you'll

2. they're

3. it's

4. were

5. isn't

6. let's

7. aren't

8. I'm

9. can't

10. we're

For group 2b, we looked at spelling irregular plurals

1. men

2. women

3. children

4. loaves

5. teeth

6. mice

7. deer

8. sheep

9. lives

10. fish

11. leaves

12. knives

13. wolves

14. oxen

15. wives

16. heroes

17. potatoes

18. geese

19. shelves

20. cattle

We modelled how to make detailed sentences together. 

We had French with Mme. Stella and then went for second lunch and recess.

After recess we created cards for Esha, we hope she feels better soon!

Then we got ready for home, have a wonderful evening!

Happy March Break everyone!

Just a reminder to sign up for St. Jude’s FC if you are interested! E-mails with information and a brochure were sent home before the break but here is another friendly reminder.

Can't wait to see everyone next Monday on March 26th!

Agenda notes
-March Break grid
-Read for 20 minutes everyday!

In the morning, we had a house game. In honour of our St. Patrick's Day theme the task was to dig for some lucky coins in a bowl of Lucky Charms!

Today we spent our time preparing for the student-led conferences and reflecting on open-minded learners. They finished writing their strengths, areas to improve on, and goals.



Students wrote what an open minded learner  looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Some students created a comic or did St. Patrick’s Day word searches and drawings.
After, first recess we continued this and then proceeded to music and French. After, second recess students worked on their leprechaun or shamrock stained glass pictures. Then we cleaned up the classroom and got ready for home.

Have a safe and fun March Break!

Today's agenda notes:
-Read on Raz-Kids for 20 minutes
-Try to read everyday for 20 minutes
-March break grid


Today we spent time to finish off writing the last page of report cards. Students are writing what their favourite activity/task was, what they worked the hardest in and an area of improvement.

We had PE with Miss Yustin.


We continued to work on writing the last page of the report cards and then began preparing for our student-led conferences which are very close after the March Break. Students are writing their strengths, areas for improvement, goals and how to achieve them in their package.

After second lunch we had another house game.

Students had to hold a balloon between themselves and a partner's back and move to a pylon and back. The grade 1's and up had to do a wheelbarrow back.

Kappa came in first, Zeta came in second, and Theta came in third.

We had French with Mme Stella, and after second recess students were able to explore each other's simple machines.

Then we got ready for home, remember to dress for St. Patrick's Day tomorrow. :)