This week we ventured out into the cold weather with Ms. Yasin's class for our community walk. We were able to observe so many community helpers and places. We trash collectors, bus drivers, postal workers, and delivery drivers. We also walked by F & D Scene Changes, the Dominion Bridge Building, Burns Art Society, Rosso, Alberta Convenience Store, St. Anne's Church/School, and the community garden. I'm sure they slept well Thursday night because they were definitely tired Thursday afternoon.
I Can Manipulate Objects in Variety of Ways / I Can Demonstrate Spatial Awareness While in the Gym
We have been playing a modified version of badminton in gym for the last two weeks. Instead of birdies we have been using balloons to help develop our hand-eye coordination. This has allowed students to successfully use the badminton rackets to volley the balloon with a partner.
I Can Create an Original Composition Using Creative Movement as Inspiration
This week in art we watched a New Year Dragon Dance as inspiration for our paper sculpture dragons. Students created their own dragon faces by using what they learned about shapes in math (trapezoids, circles, ovals, rectangles). Students were then asked to think about how they could represent the movement of the dance by arranging their string onto the paper (we related this back to our energy unit where we talked about different lines of movement - zig zag, curved, etc.).
Music Update:
Grade 1&2
January was an exciting month in music as the grade 1 and 2 students explored the jazz genre. We listened to and watched a number of jazz performances to help us better recognize examples of musical improvisation and scat singing. The grade 1 and 2 students accompanied jazz songs using percussion instruments and syncopated rhythms. We have been working hard to learn the song “Just be Kind” by Stephanie Leavell for our upcoming friendship assembly. I am truly amazed at how quickly the students have been able to memorize the lyrics! We are looking forward to performing “Just be Kind” in our assembly on February 28th.
Literacy:
This week we continued with the digraphs /ch/ and /ng/.
Our new HFW words were: could, would, should, or, for
Math:
This week we have been learning how we can use what we know about ten pairs to make adding easier. We have talked about 1 or 2 more (e.g. 8+3 is the same as 7+3 and one more) and how we can add numbers to get to twenty (e.g. 13 + 7 is like 10 + (3+7)). This will help us develop mental math skills so we don't need to use objects or a pencil and paper to add.
Reminders:
Monday, February 12, 2024
- Library Book Exchange
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- Classroom Valentine Exchange ** see note below.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Teacher's Convention - NO SCHOOL for students
Friday, February 16, 2024
- Teacher's Convention - NO SCHOOL for students
Monday, February 19, 2024
- Family Day - NO SCHOOL for students
Save the Date:
- Field Trip to Calgary Zoo, May 15, 2024
- Field Trip to Reader Rock Garden, June 11 or 12, 2024
Valentine's Day:
- Valentine's Day cards are optional. Please do not feel obligated to send in anything with your child.
- If you do choose to send in cards, please bring one for everyone. We have 26 students in our class.
- If your child cannot read the "to" names on the cards themselves, please just write the "from" portion on the card.
- Names of students in the class can be found in Google classroom.
- Students will not be able to have treats or snacks in the classroom. Anything that is brought will go into the bag of Valentines and be brought home.
