Holiday fever has finally hit in full force. The next two weeks will be dedicated to Christmas Concert practices, holiday-themed activities, and Christmas parties. Although this week is fairly 'normal', there is still some changes happening.
This Friday is the deadline for "Santa's Helpers Donation box". There has been a box at the front door for items to be donated to Santa's Helpers. Please consider dropping something off if you are able to.
This Friday is the deadline for purchasing the West Edmonton Mall attraction passes. Please contact the office for more information.
For the Christmas concert, Grade 2 has been asked to wear black bottoms/pants/skirt and a white top/shirt. Each class is being asked to dress differently, but we are asked to follow this guideline for both performances.
Our class party will be on Wednesday morning. If you signed up to bring treats for this party, I will be emailing you to sign up for items. Keep an eye out for this email.
Here is the schedule for the next two weeks:
Tuesday Dec 9: Library
Wednesday Dec 10: Theme Day: CrAzY ChRiStMaS dress up day!, Popcorn ($0.50), Leduc Jr High SWAT visit (8:50-9:50am), Miss Kruse gone in the afternoon (sub in the afternoon)
Friday Dec 12: Spelling Test, DQ Hot Lunch, Scholastic book orders due, Santa's Helper's box donations due, West Edmonton Mall attraction passes deadline to purchase
Monday Dec 15: Christmas concert practice in the afternoon, Scholastic Book Fair in the Library
Tuesday Dec 16: Christmas concert practice in the morning, Scholastic Book Fair in the Library
Wednesday Dec 17: Class Christmas party in the morning and Christmas concert practice in the afternoon, Scholastic Book Fair in the Library
Thursday Dec 18: Scholastic Book Fair in the Library, Christmas Concert performances at 1:30pm and 7 pm. You are welcome to attend either performance. Please remember to have your child dress in black pants and a white top.
Friday Dec 19: School Christmas party/movie in the afternoon
Language Arts
Spelling: There will be new words this week. See the "Spelling Words" tab for the words. Test will be on Friday. The focus is on 'L' and 'R' blend words.
Phonics: Long vowel e words.
Writing: Naming forest creatures and matching specific information to pictures. Students will be provided specific information about an animal, they will then be able to research the animal and find out which animal it is (from a specific selection). We will also be sorting details into main idea categories (expository and informative writing pieces).
Math
Patterns: We have now wrapped up our pattern unit and the students are now applying their knowledge of patterns to create and recognize patterns in real life.
Numbers to 100: Equal and Unequal sets of numbers. Students will be able to recognize equal and unequal amounts of different manipulatives.
Science
We have dove right into our Hot and Cold unit. Every day we look at the weather, record, and discuss what the weather feels like. We are also talking about hot and cold areas in our house and at school. Talk with your child about hot/cold areas in the house and what the rules are about these areas. For example: The rule about the stove is not to touch the top of the stove while something is cooking or after something is taken off because we can burn ourselves.
Social
Students are in the middle of discussing Urban and Rural communities and specific characteristics of these communities. Some students are struggling to find specific characteristics of each community, so please discuss these with them. Urban communities are cities with buildings, lots of cars, malls, stores, lots of houses, parks, bikes, busses, etc. Rural communities are areas outside the major metropolitan area (usually farms and acreages) with tractors, fields, farm animals, less traffic, more open green space, etc.
Monday, 8 December 2014
Monday, 1 December 2014
December 1-5, 2014
Well, tis the season....last month of 2014 and (by far) the busiest month of school.
I am glad to see all of the students safely back at school today after Friday's snow storm. Although we had just over half of the students come to school on Friday, it was still a productive day.
This will be a short week with an early dismissal on Wednesday (at 2:15) and no school on Friday (PD Day). Please ensure your child has the appropriate transportation at 2:15 on Wednesday.
Check out the review spelling words for the week and the "What's Coming Up" tab at the top.
Here is the week:
Tuesday- library (PLEASE send all library books back to school)
Wednesday- Popcorn ($0.50) and Early Dismissal at 2:15pm
Thursday-Spelling Test
Friday-No School
Language Arts
Spelling-see words on tab; this is a review week of words over the past 5 weeks.
Writing-Discussing the difference between facts and opinions (topic: Autumn), and summarizing an Autumn story.
Story Prompt-Students will be rearranging a 'Building Snowman' story and using the pictures to help write a story of their very own.
Phonics-reviewing long vowels (a,e,i,o,u)
Math
Patterns-we are nearing the end and are reviewing repeating, increasing, and decreasing patterns. We will review this until Christmas break.
Numbers to 100-Strategies for counting to 100 and strategies to count money.
Science
Hot and Cold Temperatures-We have been monitoring the weather changes in Leduc for the past few weeks and students are starting to recognize the different changes in temperature and how it affects them. This week we will be looking at temperature and what clothing is appropriate for which weather, how temperature changes throughout the day, and what heat sources are around our house/school.
I encourage you to talk with your child about the temperature and what clothes they think they may need for the weather. This will start to challenge them to think independently and make connections to their classroom learning.
Social
We are discussing the "early days" of Meteghan, Iqaluit, and Saskatoon. The students are learning about how a community changes over many years and what changes look like in these different communities. The changes we are focusing on are: transportation, housing, main industries, etc.
Gym
This is the second (and final) week of Mission Impossible. The kids are loving it and doing really well at going through the course set up in the gym.
I am glad to see all of the students safely back at school today after Friday's snow storm. Although we had just over half of the students come to school on Friday, it was still a productive day.
This will be a short week with an early dismissal on Wednesday (at 2:15) and no school on Friday (PD Day). Please ensure your child has the appropriate transportation at 2:15 on Wednesday.
Check out the review spelling words for the week and the "What's Coming Up" tab at the top.
Here is the week:
Tuesday- library (PLEASE send all library books back to school)
Wednesday- Popcorn ($0.50) and Early Dismissal at 2:15pm
Thursday-Spelling Test
Friday-No School
Language Arts
Spelling-see words on tab; this is a review week of words over the past 5 weeks.
Writing-Discussing the difference between facts and opinions (topic: Autumn), and summarizing an Autumn story.
Story Prompt-Students will be rearranging a 'Building Snowman' story and using the pictures to help write a story of their very own.
Phonics-reviewing long vowels (a,e,i,o,u)
Math
Patterns-we are nearing the end and are reviewing repeating, increasing, and decreasing patterns. We will review this until Christmas break.
Numbers to 100-Strategies for counting to 100 and strategies to count money.
Science
Hot and Cold Temperatures-We have been monitoring the weather changes in Leduc for the past few weeks and students are starting to recognize the different changes in temperature and how it affects them. This week we will be looking at temperature and what clothing is appropriate for which weather, how temperature changes throughout the day, and what heat sources are around our house/school.
I encourage you to talk with your child about the temperature and what clothes they think they may need for the weather. This will start to challenge them to think independently and make connections to their classroom learning.
Social
We are discussing the "early days" of Meteghan, Iqaluit, and Saskatoon. The students are learning about how a community changes over many years and what changes look like in these different communities. The changes we are focusing on are: transportation, housing, main industries, etc.
Gym
This is the second (and final) week of Mission Impossible. The kids are loving it and doing really well at going through the course set up in the gym.
Monday, 24 November 2014
November 24-28, 2014
Welcome to the last week of November! It struck me today that one month from today is Christmas Eve. The season is upon us and has creeped its way into our classroom/school. As expected, the themes from now until the December break will be primarily based on Winter/Christmas/Holidays.
This week is pretty quiet with Popcorn Wednesday, hot lunch on Friday, and Spelling Test on Friday. There will be no assembly this week as the gym is set up for 'Mission Impossible'. 'Mission Impossible' is a series of obstacles set up in the gym for students to attempt during physical education class. It will be set up for 2 weeks and be taken down on December 4.
Last week, the class was introduced to two new technology opportunities in our classroom: KidBlog and Google Classroom.
1. KidBlog is a blog for our students and only our class can access it. I will be sending home information for parents to access this blog, but until students gain comfort with it, I will hold off.
2. Google Classroom is a way for students to gather, complete, and hand in assignments online. This will help reduce paper consumption in our classroom, provide students with an alternative way to demonstrate learning, and allow me to access their assignment at any time to provide feedback and guidance.
Language Arts
Writing-We will be using detail and questions to describe a story critical character. Students are reminded to use proper punctuation and spelling during their writing, whether it is story prompts, journals, reading comprehension, or general story writing. This is something you can work on at home too.
Math
Patterns-Solving problems using increasing patterns and predicting positions in the increasing pattern. We will be figuring out what the increasing pattern will look like in a specific part of the pattern.
Numbers to 100-This week, we will learn about place value as well as representing and describing numbers.
Science
Our unit "Hot and Cold" was introduced last week. We discussed things that are hot and cold, and the students got to use Google Classroom to help research some pictures that are hot or cold. This week we will be looking into what each season looks like and discuss them using 'hot and cold' terms.
Social
During our social classes, we will talk about the "Early Days of Meteghan" as well as "Urban and Rural Communities".
This week is pretty quiet with Popcorn Wednesday, hot lunch on Friday, and Spelling Test on Friday. There will be no assembly this week as the gym is set up for 'Mission Impossible'. 'Mission Impossible' is a series of obstacles set up in the gym for students to attempt during physical education class. It will be set up for 2 weeks and be taken down on December 4.
Last week, the class was introduced to two new technology opportunities in our classroom: KidBlog and Google Classroom.
1. KidBlog is a blog for our students and only our class can access it. I will be sending home information for parents to access this blog, but until students gain comfort with it, I will hold off.
2. Google Classroom is a way for students to gather, complete, and hand in assignments online. This will help reduce paper consumption in our classroom, provide students with an alternative way to demonstrate learning, and allow me to access their assignment at any time to provide feedback and guidance.
Language Arts
Writing-We will be using detail and questions to describe a story critical character. Students are reminded to use proper punctuation and spelling during their writing, whether it is story prompts, journals, reading comprehension, or general story writing. This is something you can work on at home too.
Math
Patterns-Solving problems using increasing patterns and predicting positions in the increasing pattern. We will be figuring out what the increasing pattern will look like in a specific part of the pattern.
Numbers to 100-This week, we will learn about place value as well as representing and describing numbers.
Science
Our unit "Hot and Cold" was introduced last week. We discussed things that are hot and cold, and the students got to use Google Classroom to help research some pictures that are hot or cold. This week we will be looking into what each season looks like and discuss them using 'hot and cold' terms.
Social
During our social classes, we will talk about the "Early Days of Meteghan" as well as "Urban and Rural Communities".
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Dress Up Day!! Dress like your 100 year old self
This Friday is a special day for students and staff...it is DRESS LIKE YOUR 100 YEAR OLD SELF day. Yes, it is exactly as it sounds. Kids and staff are allowed to dress up like they are 100 years old!
Our student council came up with this one and it was actually a student's idea! How cool is that?? Can't wait to see all this kids dressed up as 100 year olds on Friday!
Our student council came up with this one and it was actually a student's idea! How cool is that?? Can't wait to see all this kids dressed up as 100 year olds on Friday!
Sunday, 16 November 2014
November 17-21, 2014
A full 5 day week is upon us and we will enter back into our regular routine.
Last week we started our Christmas Cards for families to purchase. On Friday an order form was sent home for families to purchase these cards. Please return that form as soon as possible to be handed into the office.
Another green form (half sheet) was sent home on Friday allowing families to purchase a 2014-2015 Year book. This year book will be a collection of pictures from events throughout the year.
We are still looking for Parents to participate in the "Operation Christmas Child" boxes this year. Unfortunately, it is a quick turn around and boxes will need to be returned to school by Wednesday November 19.
Here's what is going on this week:
Tuesday: Library (*Please return all library books by Tuesday morning*)
Wednesday: Popcorn Snack ($0.50), Operation Christmas Child boxes due
Friday: Spelling Test, Hot Lunch (Wok Box), and November Scholastic Book Orders due
Language Arts
Spelling Words: see tab at the top
Writing: Continuing with our writing prompts, reading comprehension, and narrative/expository writing about Autumn.
Reading: Our goal for Home Reading for the month of November is 3 hours. Please encourage your child to read 10 minutes every night.
Math
Patterns: Creating and Explaining Increasing Patterns
Numbers to 100: Using 10s and 1s to help determine numbers; Using Canadian Currency (money)
Science
The students will have a 'review quiz' on Magnets this week. We will introduce our next unit "Hot and Cold".
Social
We will be comparing the communities of Saskatoon, Leduc, Meteghan, and Iqaluit.
Last week we started our Christmas Cards for families to purchase. On Friday an order form was sent home for families to purchase these cards. Please return that form as soon as possible to be handed into the office.
Another green form (half sheet) was sent home on Friday allowing families to purchase a 2014-2015 Year book. This year book will be a collection of pictures from events throughout the year.
We are still looking for Parents to participate in the "Operation Christmas Child" boxes this year. Unfortunately, it is a quick turn around and boxes will need to be returned to school by Wednesday November 19.
Here's what is going on this week:
Tuesday: Library (*Please return all library books by Tuesday morning*)
Wednesday: Popcorn Snack ($0.50), Operation Christmas Child boxes due
Friday: Spelling Test, Hot Lunch (Wok Box), and November Scholastic Book Orders due
Language Arts
Spelling Words: see tab at the top
Writing: Continuing with our writing prompts, reading comprehension, and narrative/expository writing about Autumn.
Reading: Our goal for Home Reading for the month of November is 3 hours. Please encourage your child to read 10 minutes every night.
Math
Patterns: Creating and Explaining Increasing Patterns
Numbers to 100: Using 10s and 1s to help determine numbers; Using Canadian Currency (money)
Science
The students will have a 'review quiz' on Magnets this week. We will introduce our next unit "Hot and Cold".
Social
We will be comparing the communities of Saskatoon, Leduc, Meteghan, and Iqaluit.
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Remembrance Day
We have been talking a lot today (and will be tomorrow) about Remembrance Day. I encourage you, as families, to attend a ceremony on Tuesday November 12.
Today we read and went through the poem "In Flanders Fields", talked about Major John McRae, and watched a few memorial videos.
This evening I heard about an initiative that I believe is a wonderful opportunity for students. "No Stone Left Alone" is an Edmonton based initiative that has 3 goals:
1. To have all soldiers' headstones in Canada one day recognized by a poppy, the symbol of remembrance
2. To educate our youth in an Outreach Education event
3. To create an increased awareness of our veterans' and serving soldiers' needs by inspiring a new generation of Canadians who recognize and respect the sacrifices and service of all our Armed Forces
I think the students are starting to understand (as much as they can) what Remembrance Day is and recognize that they appreciate the men and women who fought for our country, which is free. It is for this reason that I think the "No Stone Left Alone" initiative is so important; it will give the students a chance to take part in something extremely important. For more information, please visit nostoneleftalone.ca
I encourage you to have a conversation with your child about the significance of this day. They are full of questions and are thirsty for more information.
Please note this information has been gathered from the website: http://www.nostoneleftalone.ca/index.shtml
Today we read and went through the poem "In Flanders Fields", talked about Major John McRae, and watched a few memorial videos.
This evening I heard about an initiative that I believe is a wonderful opportunity for students. "No Stone Left Alone" is an Edmonton based initiative that has 3 goals:
1. To have all soldiers' headstones in Canada one day recognized by a poppy, the symbol of remembrance
2. To educate our youth in an Outreach Education event
3. To create an increased awareness of our veterans' and serving soldiers' needs by inspiring a new generation of Canadians who recognize and respect the sacrifices and service of all our Armed Forces
I think the students are starting to understand (as much as they can) what Remembrance Day is and recognize that they appreciate the men and women who fought for our country, which is free. It is for this reason that I think the "No Stone Left Alone" initiative is so important; it will give the students a chance to take part in something extremely important. For more information, please visit nostoneleftalone.ca
I encourage you to have a conversation with your child about the significance of this day. They are full of questions and are thirsty for more information.
Please note this information has been gathered from the website: http://www.nostoneleftalone.ca/index.shtml
Monday, 3 November 2014
November 3-6, 2014
Wow, another short week! Students sure came in this morning clearly recovering from a 'sugar and fun' filled weekend! I loved hearing all the stories about their trick-or-treating experiences on Friday night.
This week is a short week but (once again) we got lots going on!
Tuesday: Library (please ensure all library books come back every week)
Wednesday: Popcorn ($0.50) and Early Dismissal at 2:15
Thursday: Remembrance Day Ceremony @ 10:30am; Spelling Test; Quest Theater Presentation 1-3pm
Friday: No School
*Remember: This is a 5 day weekend! There is no school from November 7-11. Your child will return to school on Wednesday November 12.
Language Arts
Story Prompt: This week will be a prompt about an encounter with a cat who is willing to help out...
Reading Comprehension: Introduction to poetry
Spelling Words: Focus on the 'long vowel u' words
Writing: Opinions about Autumn
Math
Patterns: Using a set number of objects to create a pattern
Numbers to 100: Estimating and Counting to 50
Science
We will be wrapping up our Magnets unit this week and taking the review quiz next week.
Social
Discussing the weather, water, and land of Meteghan, Iqaluit, and Saskatoon.
This week is a short week but (once again) we got lots going on!
Tuesday: Library (please ensure all library books come back every week)
Wednesday: Popcorn ($0.50) and Early Dismissal at 2:15
Thursday: Remembrance Day Ceremony @ 10:30am; Spelling Test; Quest Theater Presentation 1-3pm
Friday: No School
*Remember: This is a 5 day weekend! There is no school from November 7-11. Your child will return to school on Wednesday November 12.
Language Arts
Story Prompt: This week will be a prompt about an encounter with a cat who is willing to help out...
Reading Comprehension: Introduction to poetry
Spelling Words: Focus on the 'long vowel u' words
Writing: Opinions about Autumn
Math
Patterns: Using a set number of objects to create a pattern
Numbers to 100: Estimating and Counting to 50
Science
We will be wrapping up our Magnets unit this week and taking the review quiz next week.
Social
Discussing the weather, water, and land of Meteghan, Iqaluit, and Saskatoon.
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