April 29, 2011

Keep an eye on that hummingbird nest this weekend - we're still awaiting the arrival of Chick # Two!

The students are bringing home a math duotang on measurement. They can keep these at home - there's no need to return them. Spelling test results also went home today.

Remember that there is a Japanese Drumming performance tomorrow night at the Activity Centre and that there is a dance recital this evening at the same location.

Enjoy the weekend!

April 28, 2011

Reminders for tomorrow:

1. Spelling test

2. Check out the hummingbird web cam - the first egg hatched last night! If we're lucky, we'll get to see the second baby hatch. Hold your breath!

April 27, 2011

Here's some really advance warning about a school spirit day that is scheduled for next Friday. Students will be invited to dress up in western style duds - something that should be easy for us, given the cowboy/cowgirl vests we've created!

Keep up the work with the golden envelope reading. Let's make the most of these last two months of school!

April 26, 2011

I've added two new links to compliment our Seasons unit in science. They're spring web cams. One is of a hummingbird nest- somewhere in California. The other is the Edmonton Journal's goose cam - from a farm west of our capital city. Enjoy!

April 19, 2011

Sorry for missing a few days here - I've been busy with meetings for the last little while. I'll try to be more on target after this!

We had lots of fun with our Flubber science activity yesterday. The students used it to create everything from bracelets to bird nests to 3 metre long snakes to fake mustaches - some fun! (I'm constantly impressed with the creative powers of this group!)

I promised the class I'd include the Flubber recipe on the blog, so here it is, complete with metric conversions, no less!


You'll need two containers. Put the following into container #1: one and a half cups (350 ml) of warm water, two cups (475 ml) of white glue, and several drops of food colouring.

Next, mix three teaspoons (15 ml) of Borax with one and a third cups (300 ml) warm water in a second container.

Now pour the contents of container # 2 into the first container. Knead the mixture. Enjoy!


Just a reminder that school is closed this Friday for the Good Friday holiday.

April 13, 2011

Reminders; Book orders are due Friday. We'll be leaving for the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge at 9:15 Friday morning and are scheduled to depart from there at 2:15. Please send your child with a water bottle and a snack (or two, if you'd like) in a comfortable backpack. The terrain that we'll be covering may be a little wet, so you might want to send your child with waterproof footwear. As well, they should be dressed appropriately for the weather - a hat and mittens would be a good idea, in case the temperatures dip down on us. We've begun a "Cows and their Cowboys" theme this week, so I thought I'd resurrect this you tube cowboy video. Enjoy! (Just click on the following address.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE

April 11, 2011

Reminders: Book orders went home today and are due Friday. As outlined in the note/permission form that was sent out just prior to the spring break, this Friday we'll be attending the Robert Bateman "Get to Know" program at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. We'll leave before morning recess and plan to return by the regular dismissal time in the afternoon. The Lodge is hosting a hot dog lunch for the students at noon. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for a day of outdoor activities for this event. Thanks!