This week we enjoyed a visit from The Little Red Reading Van. We were able to enjoy a couple of stories and then check out the van. We were also a gifted a box of box and each student was able to choose one and bring it home.
I Can Talk About the Interdependencies of Plants and Animals
This week we took our learning out on the land to look for urban wildlife to see how they live in the city. We were lucky enough to see gophers, squirrels, a hare, magpies, robins, sparrows, osprey, Canadian goose (and their goslings), and merganser ducks. We also took an extra special recess at a different park!
This week we were also lucky to receive the gift of some Painted Lady Caterpillars. After reviewing what we learned about butterflies at the Calgary Zoo we had a chance to feed them and make some observations.
Literacy:
This week's high frequency words: after, water, number, over, see
Math:
This week in math set the foundation for understanding the concept of area by using pattern blocks. We had a large hexagon and students had to cover the shape and talk about how big the shape was in terms of the pattern blocks (i.e. 28 triangles). We also began our learning about shapes through exploration centres. This work will continue into the next couple of weeks.
Reminders:
Monday, May 29 - Non-Instructional Day, No School for Students
Wednesday, May 31 - Library Book Exchange
Thursday, June 1 - Community Walk
Monday, June 5 - Weaslehead Field Trip. We are still looking for Volunteers!
Thursday, June 8 - Fun Lunch
Friday, June 9 - Non-Instructional Day, No School for Students
