Word of the day for yesterday: identical
Word of the day for today: vital
Remember that we'll be going to the United Church thrift shop tomorrow morning to purchase scarecrow attire. (Some fun!) We should be back before morning recess. Please send a quarter or two to help pay for the clothing we'll be purchasing. Thanks.
The first graders are bringing home their number booklets today. (We've been practising the proper formation of numerals, as well as reading numbers when they're written in letter form.)
Please remember that if your child is not collecting pledges for the Terry Fox school run next Friday afternoon, the blank pledge form needs to be returned ASAP. Thanks!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19, 2011
Word of the day: ecstatic
A note regarding roadwork on Elm Street was sent home today for your information.
The first graders have their first spelling list in their agendas! Please practise the words with them. We'll have a spelling quiz on Friday. Thanks.
Rmember that this Thursday the second graders will be going on a walking field trip to the fairy tree and the first graders will be going to the United Church thrift shop to purchase scarecrow clothing.
Pledge forms for the Terry Fox run were sent home today. If you decide not to have your child collect pledges, please return the form to the school. The entire school will be participating in our own version of the Terry Fox Run on Friday September 30. (Pledge forms should be in prior to the run - thanks.) Parents are welcome to join us - we'll be running one kilometer (once around the block). It'll be a great way for the students to realise how far Terry ran each day of his Marathon of Hope: this amazing Canadian hero ran a full marathon every day of his campaign. So if we could just manage to run around our block 41 more times ....
A note regarding roadwork on Elm Street was sent home today for your information.
The first graders have their first spelling list in their agendas! Please practise the words with them. We'll have a spelling quiz on Friday. Thanks.
Rmember that this Thursday the second graders will be going on a walking field trip to the fairy tree and the first graders will be going to the United Church thrift shop to purchase scarecrow clothing.
Pledge forms for the Terry Fox run were sent home today. If you decide not to have your child collect pledges, please return the form to the school. The entire school will be participating in our own version of the Terry Fox Run on Friday September 30. (Pledge forms should be in prior to the run - thanks.) Parents are welcome to join us - we'll be running one kilometer (once around the block). It'll be a great way for the students to realise how far Terry ran each day of his Marathon of Hope: this amazing Canadian hero ran a full marathon every day of his campaign. So if we could just manage to run around our block 41 more times ....
Friday, September 16, 2011
September 16, 2011
Today's word of the day: cogitate (Ask your child how they look when they cogitate ...)
The students are bringing home notes regarding field trips next Thursday morning. (The second graders are going on a trip to the Fairy Tree while the first graders are going shopping for scarecrow clothing at the United Church thrift shop.)
The grade two students are also bringing home their spelling test books. The books need to be signed and returned for next Monday morning.
In science, we've been talking about the qualities that help someone become a good scientist. One of these qualities is being able to think creatively. Check out the creative thinking on display on our bulletin board next Monday morning!
If any students are interested in joining a noon hour hiking club (hiking portions of the Sawridge and Discovery [town] trails), there are notes with attached permission forms regarding this in the office.
The students are bringing home notes regarding field trips next Thursday morning. (The second graders are going on a trip to the Fairy Tree while the first graders are going shopping for scarecrow clothing at the United Church thrift shop.)
The grade two students are also bringing home their spelling test books. The books need to be signed and returned for next Monday morning.
In science, we've been talking about the qualities that help someone become a good scientist. One of these qualities is being able to think creatively. Check out the creative thinking on display on our bulletin board next Monday morning!
If any students are interested in joining a noon hour hiking club (hiking portions of the Sawridge and Discovery [town] trails), there are notes with attached permission forms regarding this in the office.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 15, 2011
Today's word of the day: crimson
A book order went home with the students today. Anyone who'd like to order books should have their order in by tomorrow. Thanks.
A ticket for an Edmonton Eskimoes event also went home with the students today.
We've been building a bank of sight words in Grade One. Words that we've covered so far include I, the, is, little, big, boy, girl, an, am, and see. We've also been working on recognising colour words and number words to ten. As well, we've been building blended words, using "ay" as a base - words like may, pay, bay, day, say, sway, lay, ray, hay, okay, etc. If anyone is keen to help their child practise any of these words, it would certainly be a big help.
A book order went home with the students today. Anyone who'd like to order books should have their order in by tomorrow. Thanks.
A ticket for an Edmonton Eskimoes event also went home with the students today.
We've been building a bank of sight words in Grade One. Words that we've covered so far include I, the, is, little, big, boy, girl, an, am, and see. We've also been working on recognising colour words and number words to ten. As well, we've been building blended words, using "ay" as a base - words like may, pay, bay, day, say, sway, lay, ray, hay, okay, etc. If anyone is keen to help their child practise any of these words, it would certainly be a big help.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
September 14, 2011
Yesterday we started a new "Word of the Day" program. The students will be introduced to a new "big word", we'll discuss it and practise using it, and then they'll write the word in their agenda so that they can extend their learning into the home setting. (Using these big words makes the students feel very important - especially when they learn a word that their parents or caregivers might not know. Prepare to be humbled!) I'll post the words on this blog. Today's word was "facetious" and yesterday's was "initial".
The second graders have a spelling test tomorrow with Mrs. MacDonald.
There will be a cookie sale tomorrow. As always, cookies can be purchased for the low, low price of 25 cents. LIne up those quarters!
The second graders have a spelling test tomorrow with Mrs. MacDonald.
There will be a cookie sale tomorrow. As always, cookies can be purchased for the low, low price of 25 cents. LIne up those quarters!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 8, 2011
We talked about how good scientists must be inventive and open to new ideas today and, in honour of that, we sampled a rutabaga. Ask your young scientist to describe the experience to you!
Thanks to all the parents who came to Meet the Teacher night - it was lovely to touch base with everyone again!
Thanks to all the parents who came to Meet the Teacher night - it was lovely to touch base with everyone again!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 7, 2011
Welcome back to our class blog! I know you've been inundated with notes and notices from school, so I'll keep this first posting short.
The class is bringing home a note from me today regarding how the day is organised and reminding people of computer contracts, student info sheets, and tomorrow's Meet the Teacher event. The school newsletter was also sent home today.
In science today, we talked about the seasonal changes that are happening right now and went on a rose hip hunt. We also practised asking good questions (as scientists have to be able to do this) and introduced the apple clock to the class. (Drop in for a peek, if you get a minute.) We're going to see how long the apple will power the clock - hopefully it'll last a good long time.
We also completed a fall art project, which should be ready to view at tomorrow's "Meet the Teacher" evening. Hold your breath!
The class is bringing home a note from me today regarding how the day is organised and reminding people of computer contracts, student info sheets, and tomorrow's Meet the Teacher event. The school newsletter was also sent home today.
In science today, we talked about the seasonal changes that are happening right now and went on a rose hip hunt. We also practised asking good questions (as scientists have to be able to do this) and introduced the apple clock to the class. (Drop in for a peek, if you get a minute.) We're going to see how long the apple will power the clock - hopefully it'll last a good long time.
We also completed a fall art project, which should be ready to view at tomorrow's "Meet the Teacher" evening. Hold your breath!
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