Saturday, November 16, 2013

Week 11 Update

Start Your Engines...
On Tuesday we had a celebration of learning by sending our home project race cars down the track! We had 9 students participate in making a car of their own, using materials found at home. We tested the cars on a ramp, on a smooth flat surface and on the story carpet. No two cars were the same and we had a great time applying our knowledge of forces and motion (push vs. pull and friction) to a real hands on experience with our cars.




Animal Growth and Changes:
We have been documenting what we already know about animals, and what we wonder about animals. These questions will help guide our learning during our Animals unit. Here are some of the students' responses...


Exciting News!
On Friday we had our final QSP assembly and we received a great surprise. Our class won a PIZZA PARTY for selling the most magazine subscriptions! We are very excited! Stay tuned for more details...

Congratulations to Alyssa for selling the second most magazine subscriptions in our school! Good Job Alyssa!
Congratulations again to Merrick who found the lucky golden banana and won an iPad. There were only 10 people who won this prize across Canada! WOW!

 Mystery Reader: 
This week's Mystery Reader was Alyssa's Dad, Lyle. Lyle read Farley Follows His Nose by Lynn Johnston. Having a Mystery Reader is always a fantastic way to kick off "Fun Friday!" 

Raising Media-Smart Kids in a Digital World: A Parent Engagement Night
The average 8 to 18 year-old spends 7.5 hours a day online. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, ASK FM, Pinterest, YouTube, Blogger: it's a new language and landscape for communication, learning and especially parenting. Today's socially networked society presents both exciting and challenging realities for parents and educators. Are you plugged in? Do you know how your child is spending their time online? How can we raise media-smart, caring kids today? Join our parent engagement night on Monday, November 25 to learn about how you can help your child become a safe, smart, and responsible digital citizen. We'll start at 7 pm in the Jack MacKenzie Library! All are welcome! Hosted by Shannon Sanchuck (Grade 2 Teacher) and Harmony McMillan (Grade 6 Teacher). RSVP is not required but appreciated, please email harmony.mcmillan@rbe.sk.ca.

Student Fees:
A friendly reminder that the online payment option for student fees is now up and running. If you have not already paid for your child's agenda and Math workbook, please do so at your earliest convenience.

Important Dates and Reminders:
Monday, November 18:          Spelling Test 
Wednesday, November 20:      Last day to bring clothing donations for Albert School
Friday, November 22:             Spelling Test
Friday, November 22:             Term 1 Progress Reports are sent home
Monday, December 2:            Raising Media-Smart Kids in a Digital World Parent Night
* Please note the date for the Raising Media-Smart Kids has been changed to Monday, December 2, 2013*
Have a fabulous weekend!
GO RIDERS GO!

Ms. Cameron

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