We were happy to have a visit from our elder, Mr. Byrd, first thing Monday morning. The students were very excited about the first snowfall and enjoyed listening to Mr. Byrd share several stories about mother nature.
Friendly Letters:
We have been learning how to write friendly letters this week. Each student has completed their own letter to a special friend or family member. Students took their letters home on Friday. I'm encouraging students, with help from their parents, to mail their letters this weekend. Hopefully some of the recipients will even write them back!
We have been learning how to write friendly letters this week. Each student has completed their own letter to a special friend or family member. Students took their letters home on Friday. I'm encouraging students, with help from their parents, to mail their letters this weekend. Hopefully some of the recipients will even write them back!
Learning in Action!
Here's a sneak peak of some of our learning activities this week...
Here's a sneak peak of some of our learning activities this week...
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| Push vs. pull sort using hula-hoop venn diagrams |
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| Forces and Motion: Balloon Rocket Experiment |
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| Each student came up with their own hypothesis, deciding which balloon (small, medium, or large) they think would travel the farthest distance. Together, we discovered that the larger the balloon, the larger the force. The air from the balloon "pushes" the rocket along the string, spanning nearly the entire length of our classroom! |
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| Fun Friday: Math Games This week we have been working with hundreds charts and learning about even/odd numbers. Here students are practicing these skills while playing "Connect 5". Ask your child to teach you how to play! |
Field Trip:
We will be taking a field trip to the Science Centre on November 6th, 2013. At the Science Centre we will take part in a workshop called "Everyday Forces", a 3D IMAX movie called Kenya: Animal Kingdom, and of course exploring the Science Centre! The total cost of the trip is $11.00 per student. This covers the cost of admission, the workshop, the IMAX movie, and transportation. Please send exact change to school with your child ASAP (Cash only please).
*On Friday, I stapled a field trip permission form into your child's agenda. Please sign the permission slip when you sign your child's agenda. I will collect the forms as I check the the agendas on Monday.
Halloween:
We will be taking a field trip to the Science Centre on November 6th, 2013. At the Science Centre we will take part in a workshop called "Everyday Forces", a 3D IMAX movie called Kenya: Animal Kingdom, and of course exploring the Science Centre! The total cost of the trip is $11.00 per student. This covers the cost of admission, the workshop, the IMAX movie, and transportation. Please send exact change to school with your child ASAP (Cash only please).
*On Friday, I stapled a field trip permission form into your child's agenda. Please sign the permission slip when you sign your child's agenda. I will collect the forms as I check the the agendas on Monday.
Halloween:
In the morning, we will be joining the K-2 classrooms for some Halloween fun and games. After lunch we will attend the school's Halloween dance, followed by a special class party! There is a school pumpkin carving contest on this day, if you choose to participate. Please see the pumpkin carving contest note for more details.
*Our class is allowed to wear their Halloween costumes in the afternoon.
*Our class is allowed to wear their Halloween costumes in the afternoon.
Mystery Reader:
Our Mystery Reader this week was Peter's mom, Annabelle! Annabelle read "BOO!" by Robert Munsch while the students enjoyed some delicious Halloween themed cookies!
Home Project Friendly Reminder:
If you took part in the home project, you can send your car to school once completed. The race will take place at the end of the month, as we wrap our unit on Motion and Relative Position.
If you took part in the home project, you can send your car to school once completed. The race will take place at the end of the month, as we wrap our unit on Motion and Relative Position.
Photo Retakes:
Reminder photo retakes are on Wednesday, October 30th.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Cameron
Reminder photo retakes are on Wednesday, October 30th.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Cameron
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