Author Archives: hschad
In the loop: May 6-10
Reminders
PAC meeting: Monday May 6th, all parents and guardians are welcome.
Art and Writing Fair:
Swimming: Grade 2 students have begun swimming lessons Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00pm. Upcoming swimming days are: Tuesday May 7, Tuesday May 14th
The Importance of Sleep
Here is a friendly reminder on the importance of sleep for our students!
May and June are particularly hard months to fit in all those hours of sleep because of the longer days but it is essential for our students ability to learn and regulate at school.
Thanks for your support with this at home:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/children-sleep-guidelines-infants-teenagers-1.3633188
This is an interesting article on screen time guidelines. It’s important to inform ourselves how best to navigate our students (and our own) use:
Language
Students have settled into their Daily 5 routine. They have successfully learned ‘Read to Self’, ‘Work on Writing’, ‘Word Work/Study’, ‘Read to Someone’, and ‘Listen to Reading’. Each day during our Daily 5 time, students choose the order in which they want to practice their literacy. Students generally have time for 3/5 options each day. I am able to conference individually with students or in small groups each day and set goals for reading and writing.
***WORD WORK/STUDY: word study work will be changing this term. Students will continue to work within their level on short vowels, blends, digraphs, long vowels etc. in class, but will also work on 8 specific high-frequency words each week that will be tested on Fridays. These 8 words will be written in their agendas each Monday so that you and your child can practice at home. ** There will be no word work or spelling check-in this week.
Grammar: During the spring term, students will be learning grammar and the parts of speech. Word study will continue, with words still coming home for practice as well as spelling check-ins on Fridays.
Writer’s Workshop:
Students have worked through the writing process to write their story and will produce a final copy that they will share aloud with their classmates.
Students are also working on writing a letter back to their pen-pal in Vancouver.
POETRY
We will be studying poetry for much of the spring term. Students will be writing, reading and sharing poetry. They will create a poetry booklet and hopefully our learning will culminate with a poetry tea party to celebrate!
Library: Tuesdays at 11:10am.
Read Aloud: We are reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J.K. Rowling.
Math
Students have been working at their own level with the math materials. Some students are still practicing their subtraction skills, while others are doing dynamic addition into the thousands. Other students have started graphing and algebraic thinking. Some students are working beyond the grade 2 level and have begun learning multiplication.
Science
Salmon Study: All of our Chinook salmon eggs have grown into fry. This week students will continue to study this stage of the life cycle. We are also learning about the social responsibility we have to take care of our streams, rivers and oceans. Students are learning about how the tank in our hallway is cleaned and are feeding the fish as they need. Ask your child about the salmon! They have so much to tell!
Salmon Release
Consent Form: Salmon release form 2019 -consent
Parent Volunteer Form: ParentVolunteer2019- salmon field trip
Our Chinook salmon fry are almost ready to be released back into their stream. Mrs. Embury/Ms. Ford’s Grade 2 class and Ms. Langille’s Grade 2 class will be travelling to:
Kingfisher Interpretive Centre (east of Enderby) on Friday, May 17th, 2019.
The day will include activities/stations relating to salmon and their environment, and the local First Nations groups. As well, each student will be releasing a salmon into the Shuswap River.
Students need to bring:
- lunch, 2 snacks & water
- comfortable walking shoes (no open toes or sandals)
- suitable outdoor clothing
- sunscreen, hat, raincoat (depending on the weather)
- a book, music or non-electronic game for the bus ride
If you do not want your child to accompany his or her class on this trip, please contact Ms. Ford or Ms. Langille and we will arrange alternate supervision for your child on this day.
We will be travelling by bus, leaving the school at 8:00 am and aiming for a return to Begbie View Elementary at 4:15 pm. Students must be at school by 7:50 am on Friday morning. Students will be supervised by Ms. Ford, Ms. Langille and parent volunteers.
Social Studies
We are continuing to study ourselves with the hope that understanding ourselves will lead to a greater understanding of the people in our community and the world. We have been talking about kindness and leaving our heart print in our community. Students have been learning about their social footprint and this week we are going to discuss empathy.
Trips to the Museum
June 14th: Students will piece together a timeline of the history of Revelstoke.
Students in our grade 2 class will be working with Mrs. Wall’s grade 3/4 class and a group of high school students on Monday and Friday afternoon to learn about indigenous plants and gardening in the community.
Arts Education
Music: Wednesdays, 8:30am with Mrs. Snider
Gym
Mondays (nature walk through the back woods with myself), Tuesdays (Mrs. Snider), Thursdays (Mr. MacKenzie): 8:30am
Classroom Community
This week we will continue Play is the Way. Students will be learning various games to support the core competencies outlined in the curriculum.
In the loop: April 29-May 3
Reminders
Written Reports
***Please keep your child’s report card and send back the brown envelope signed. If you have any comments or concerns please do not hesitate to come and speak with me regarding your child.
Swimming: Grade 2 students have begun swimming lessons Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00pm. Upcoming swimming days are: Tuesday April 30 , Tuesday May 7, Tuesday May 14th
Language
Students have settled into their Daily 5 routine. They have successfully learned ‘Read to Self’, ‘Work on Writing’, ‘Word Work/Study’, ‘Read to Someone’, and ‘Listen to Reading’. Each day during our Daily 5 time, students choose the order in which they want to practice their literacy. Students generally have time for 3/5 options each day. I am able to conference individually with students or in small groups each day and set goals for reading and writing.
***WORD WORK/STUDY: word study work will be changing this term. Students will continue to work within their level on short vowels, blends, digraphs, long vowels etc. in class, but will also work on 8 specific high-frequency words each week that will be tested on Fridays. These 8 words will be written in their agendas each Monday so that you and your child can practice at home.
Grammar: During the spring term, students will be learning grammar and the parts of speech. Word study will continue, with words still coming home for practice as well as spelling check-ins on Fridays.
Writer’s Workshop:
Students have worked through the writing process to write their story and will produce a final copy that they will share aloud with their classmates.
Students are also working on writing a letter back to their pen-pal in Vancouver.
POETRY
We will be studying poetry for much of the spring term. Students will be writing, reading and sharing poetry. They will create a poetry booklet and hopefully our learning will culminate with a poetry tea party to celebrate!
Library: Tuesdays at 11:10am.
Read Aloud: We are reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J.K. Rowling.
Math
Students have been working at their own level with the math materials. Some students are still practicing their subtraction skills, while others are doing dynamic addition into the thousands. Some students have started graphing and algebraic thinking.
Science
Salmon Study: All of our Chinook salmon eggs have grown into fry. This week students will continue to study this stage of the life cycle. We are also learning about the social responsibility we have to take care of our streams, rivers and oceans. Students are learning about how the tank in our hallway is cleaned and are feeding the fish as they need. Ask your child about the salmon! They have so much to tell!
Salmon Release
Consent Form: Salmon release form 2019 -consent
Parent Volunteer Form: ParentVolunteer2019- salmon field trip
Our Chinook salmon fry are almost ready to be released back into their stream. Mrs. Embury/Ms. Ford’s Grade 2 class and Ms. Langille’s Grade 2 class will be travelling to:
Kingfisher Interpretive Centre (east of Enderby) on Friday, May 17th, 2019.
The day will include activities/stations relating to salmon and their environment, and the local First Nations groups. As well, each student will be releasing a salmon into the Shuswap River.
Students need to bring:
- lunch, 2 snacks & water
- comfortable walking shoes (no open toes or sandals)
- suitable outdoor clothing
- sunscreen, hat, raincoat (depending on the weather)
- a book, music or non-electronic game for the bus ride
If you do not want your child to accompany his or her class on this trip, please contact Ms. Ford or Ms. Langille and we will arrange alternate supervision for your child on this day.
We will be travelling by bus, leaving the school at 8:00 am and aiming for a return to Begbie View Elementary at 4:15 pm. Students must be at school by 7:50 am on Friday morning. Students will be supervised by Ms. Ford, Ms. Langille and parent volunteers.
Social Studies
We are continuing to study ourselves with the hope that understanding ourselves will lead to a greater understanding of the people in our community and the world. This week we are going to discuss diversity.
Trips to the Museum
June 14th: Students will piece together a timeline of the history of Revelstoke.
Arts Education
Music: Wednesdays, 8:30am with Mrs. Snider
Didsbury Concert: May 1st at 1:30pm
Gym
Mondays (nature walk through the back woods with myself), Tuesdays (Mrs. Snider), Thursdays (Mr. MacKenzie): 8:30am
Classroom Community
This week we will continue Play is the Way. Students will be learning various games to support the core competencies outlined in the curriculum.
In the loop: April 22-26
Reminders
Written Reports
***Please keep your child’s report card and send back the brown envelope signed. If you have any comments or concerns please do not hesitate to come and speak with me regarding your child.
Friday April 19th: Good Friday, no school for students and teachers
Monday April 22nd: Easter Monday and Earth Day, no school for students and teachers
Swimming: Grade 2 students will begin swimming Tuesday April 23rd from 1:00-2:00pm at the aquatic centre. Consent forms have been sent home and need to be signed and returned for your child to participate on Tuesday afternoon.
Earth Day Garbage Pick-Up: please send your child to school with a glove they can use to protect their hands while we clean up our school grounds on Wednesday April 24th.
Language
Students have settled into their Daily 5 routine. They have successfully learned ‘Read to Self’, ‘Work on Writing’, ‘Word Work/Study’, ‘Read to Someone’, and ‘Listen to Reading’. Each day during our Daily 5 time, students choose the order in which they want to practice their literacy. Students generally have time for 3/5 options each day. I am able to conference individually with students or in small groups each day and set goals for reading and writing.
***WORD WORK/STUDY: word study work will be changing this term. Students will continue to work within their level on short vowels, blends, digraphs, long vowels etc. in class, but will also work on 8 specific high-frequency words each week that will be tested on Fridays. These 8 words will be written in their agendas each Monday so that you and your child can practice at home.
Grammar: During the spring term, students will be learning grammar and the parts of speech. Word study will continue, with words still coming home for practice as well as spelling check-ins on Fridays.
Writer’s Workshop:
Students have worked through the writing process to write their story and will produce a final copy that they will share aloud with their classmates.
Students are also working on writing a letter back to their pen-pal in Vancouver.
POETRY
We will be studying poetry for much of the spring term. Students will be writing, reading and sharing poetry. They will create a poetry booklet and hopefully our learning will culminate with a poetry tea party to celebrate!
French Pilot Project: Every Wednesday afternoon. Students are learning basic French language through songs and games. French will finish at the end of April.
Library: Tuesdays at 11:10am.
Read Aloud: We are reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J.K. Rowling.
Math
Students have been working at their own level with the math materials. Some students are still practicing their subtraction skills, while others are doing dynamic addition into the thousands. Some students have started graphing and algebraic thinking.
Science
Salmon Study: All of our Chinook salmon eggs have grown into fry. This week students will continue to study this stage of the life cycle. We are also learning about the social responsibility we have to take care of our streams, rivers and oceans. Students are learning about how the tank in our hallway is cleaned and are feeding the fish as they need. Ask your child about the salmon! They have so much to tell!
Salmon Release Date: May 17th students will be travelling to Enderby to release the salmon. More information to come.
Social Studies
We are continuing to study ourselves with the hope that understanding ourselves will lead to a greater understanding of the people in our community and the world. This week we are going to discuss diversity.
Trips to the Museum
June 14th: Students will piece together a timeline of the history of Revelstoke.
Arts Education
Music: Wednesdays, 8:30am with Mrs. Snider
Gym
Mondays (nature walk through the back woods with myself), Tuesdays (Mrs. Snider), Thursdays (Mr. MacKenzie): 8:30am
Classroom Community
This week we will continue Play is the Way. Students will be learning various games to support the core competencies outlined in the curriculum.
in the loop: April 15-18
Reminders
Written Reports
Report cards have come home with your child today, Friday April 12th. Please keep the report card and send back the brown envelope signed.
Friday April 19th: Good Friday, no school for students and teachers
Monday April 22nd: Easter Monday, no school for students and teachers
Swimming: Grade 2 students will begin swimming Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00pm at the aquatic centre starting at the end of April. I will post about the start date soon.
Language
Students have settled into their Daily 5 routine. They have successfully learned ‘Read to Self’, ‘Work on Writing’, ‘Word Work/Study’, ‘Read to Someone’, and ‘Listen to Reading’. Each day during our Daily 5 time, students choose the order in which they want to practice their literacy. Students generally have time for 3/5 options each day. I am able to conference individually with students or in small groups each day and set goals for reading and writing.
***WORD WORK/STUDY: word study work will be changing this term. Students will continue to work within their level on short vowels, blends, digraphs, long vowels etc. in class, but will also work on 8 specific high-frequency words each week that will be tested on Fridays. These 8 words will be written in their agendas each Monday so that you and your child can practice at home.
Grammar: During the spring term, students will be learning grammar and the parts of speech. Word study will continue, with words still coming home for practice as well as spelling check-ins on Fridays.
Writer’s Workshop: This week students will finish up learning about the components of a story. Students have used a planning strategy to map out their own story to write. Students have worked through the writing process (as taught in class) and will produce a final copy that they will share aloud with their classmates.
Students are also working on writing a letter back to their pen-pal in Vancouver.
POETRY
We will be studying poetry for much of the spring term. Students will be writing, reading and sharing poetry. They will create a poetry booklet and hopefully our learning will culminate with a poetry tea party to celebrate!
French Pilot Project: Every Wednesday afternoon. Students are learning basic French language through songs and games. French will finish at the end of April.
Library: Tuesdays at 11:10am.
Read Aloud: We are reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J.K. Rowling.
Math
I recently ordered many new Montessori math manipulatives to support various mathematical concepts. Ask your child about the materials they are using to learn and practice.
Students are working on various concepts in the classroom based on their ability and skill. Students are working on building numbers, addition, subtraction, measurement, finding 10, and geometry.
We are finishing up our geometry projects on both polygons and geometric solids.
Banking: Our classroom bank and currency has been up and running for a few weeks now. Students have been learning how to handle money, earn money (through classroom jobs, care of materials, being your best tickets), save money and make change in the classroom. Students will be able to purchase for time for work they really enjoy, such as ‘listen to reading’, ‘drawing time’, ‘read to self’, ‘work on writing’, and ‘read to someone’ time.
Science
Salmon Study: All of our Chinook salmon eggs have grown into fry. This week students will continue to study this stage of the life cycle. We are also learning about the social responsibility we have to take care of our streams, rivers and oceans. Students are learning about how the tank in our hallway is cleaned and are feeding the fish as they need. Ask your child about the salmon! They have so much to tell!
Salmon Release Date: May 17th students will be travelling to Enderby to release the salmon. More information to come.
Social Studies
We are continuing to study ourselves with the hope that understanding ourselves will lead to a greater understanding of the people in our community and the world. This week we are going to discuss diversity.
Trips to the Museum
June 14th: Students will piece together a timeline of the history of Revelstoke.
Arts Education
Music: Wednesdays, 8:30am with Mrs. Snider (Please direct all questions regarding the talent show to Mrs. Snider)
Gym
Mondays (nature walk through the back woods with myself), Tuesdays (Mrs. Snider), Thursdays (Mr. MacKenzie): 8:30am
Classroom Community
This week we will continue Play is the Way. Students will be learning various games to support the core competencies outlined in the curriculum.
in the loop: April 8-12
Reminders
Upcoming Field Trip: Thursday April 11th we are going to the Museum to learn about the Indigenous people who used to live around our community. We will be exploring the Sinixt exhibit with Mrs. Cathy English. Please bring a $2 donation if possible. If you would like to volunteer to join us for this trip please email me at hlangille@sd19.bc.ca.
Written Reports: Report cards will be coming home mid-April
Swimming: Grade 2 students will begin swimming Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00pm at the aquatic centre starting at the end of April. I will post about the start date soon.
Language
Students have settled into their Daily 5 routine. They have successfully learned ‘Read to Self’, ‘Work on Writing’, ‘Word Work/Study’, ‘Read to Someone’, and ‘Listen to Reading’. Each day during our Daily 5 time, students choose the order in which they want to practice their literacy. Students generally have time for 3/5 options each day. I am able to conference individually with students or in small groups each day and set goals for reading and writing.
***WORD WORK/STUDY: word study work will be changing this term. Students will continue to work within their level on short vowels, blends, digraphs, long vowels etc. in class, but will also work on 8 specific high-frequency words each week that will be tested on Fridays. These 8 words will be written in their agendas each Monday so that you and your child can practice at home.
Grammar: During the spring term, students will be learning grammar and the parts of speech. Word study will continue, with words still coming home for practice as well as spelling check-ins on Fridays.
Writer’s Workshop: This week students will finish up learning about the components of a story. Students have used a planning strategy to map out their own story to write. Students have worked through the writing process (as taught in class) and will produce a final copy that they will share aloud with their classmates.
Students are also working on writing a letter back to their pen-pal in Vancouver.
POETRY
We will be studying poetry for much of the spring term. Students will be writing, reading and sharing poetry. They will create a poetry booklet and hopefully our learning will culminate with a poetry tea party to celebrate!
French Pilot Project: Every Wednesday afternoon. Students are learning basic French language through songs and games. French will finish at the end of April.
Library: Tuesdays at 11:10am.
Read Aloud: We are reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J.K. Rowling.
Math
I recently ordered many new Montessori math manipulatives to support various mathematical concepts. Ask your child about the materials they are using to learn and practice.
Students are working on various concepts in the classroom based on their ability and skill. Students are working on building numbers, addition, subtraction, measurement, finding 10, and geometry.
We are finishing up our geometry projects on both polygons and geometric solids.
Banking: Our classroom bank and currency has been up and running for a few weeks now. Students have been learning how to handle money, earn money (through classroom jobs, care of materials, being your best tickets), save money and make change in the classroom. Students will be able to purchase for time for work they really enjoy, such as ‘listen to reading’, ‘drawing time’, ‘read to self’, ‘work on writing’, and ‘read to someone’ time.
Science
Salmon Study: All of our Chinook salmon eggs have grown into fry. This week students will continue to study this stage of the life cycle. We are also learning about the social responsibility we have to take care of our streams, rivers and oceans. Students are learning about how the tank in our hallway is cleaned and are feeding the fish as they need. Ask your child about the salmon! They have so much to tell!
Salmon Release Date: May 17th students will be travelling to Enderby to release the salmon. More information to come.
Social Studies
We are continuing to study ourselves with the hope that understanding ourselves will lead to a greater understanding of the people in our community and the world. This week we are going to discuss inclusivity.
Trips to the Museum
April 11th: Sinixt – students will learn about the First Nations people who lived in their community.
June 14th: Students will piece together a timeline of the history of Revelstoke.
Arts Education
Music: Wednesdays, 8:30am with Mrs. Snider (Please direct all questions regarding the talent show to Mrs. Snider)
Gym
Mondays (nature walk through the back woods with myself), Tuesdays (Mrs. Snider), Thursdays (Mr. MacKenzie): 8:30am
Classroom Community
This week we will continue Play is the Way. Students will be learning various games to support the core competencies outlined in the curriculum.
in the loop: April 1-5
Reminders
Autism Awareness: At the beginning of this week, BVE will be focusing on learning about autism and our differences within our school community. On Tuesday, wear your clothes inside out to raise awareness.
Written Reports: Report cards will be coming home mid-April
Language
Students have settled into their Daily 5 routine. They have successfully learned ‘Read to Self’, ‘Work on Writing’, ‘Word Work/Study’, ‘Read to Someone’, and ‘Listen to Reading’. Each day during our Daily 5 time, students choose the order in which they want to practice their literacy. Students generally have time for 3/5 options each day. I am able to conference individually with students or in small groups each day and set goals for reading and writing.
***WORD WORK/STUDY: word study work will be changing this term. Students will continue to work within their level on short vowels, blends, digraphs, long vowels etc. in class, but will also work on 8 specific high-frequency words each week that will be tested on Fridays. These 8 words will be written in their agendas each Monday so that you and your child can practice at home.
Grammar: During the spring term, students will be learning grammar and the parts of speech. Word study will continue, with words still coming home for practice as well as spelling check-ins on Fridays.
Writer’s Workshop: This week students will finish up learning about the components of a story. Students have used a planning strategy to map out their own story to write. Students have worked through the writing process (as taught in class) and will produce a final copy that they will share aloud with their classmates.
Students are also working on writing a letter back to their pen-pal in Vancouver.
POETRY
***We are starting poetry this week. We will be studying poetry for much of the spring term. Students will be writing, reading and sharing poetry. They will create a poetry booklet and hopefully our learning will culminate with a poetry tea party to celebrate!
French Pilot Project: Every Wednesday afternoon. Students are learning basic French language through songs and games.
Library: Tuesdays at 11:10am.
Read Aloud: We are reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J.K. Rowling.
Math
I recently ordered many new Montessori math manipulatives to support various mathematical concepts. Ask your child about the materials they are using to learn and practice.
Students are working on various concepts in the classroom based on their ability and skill. Students are working on building numbers, addition, subtraction, measurement, finding 10, and geometry.
We are finishing up our geometry projects on both polygons and geometric solids.
Banking: Our classroom bank and currency has been up and running for a few weeks now. Students have been learning how to handle money, earn money (through classroom jobs, care of materials, being your best tickets), save money and make change in the classroom. Students will be able to purchase for time for work they really enjoy, such as ‘listen to reading’, ‘drawing time’, ‘read to self’, ‘work on writing’, and ‘read to someone’ time.
Science
Salmon Study: All of our Chinook salmon eggs have grown into fry. This week students will continue to study this stage of the life cycle. We are also learning about the social responbility we have to take care of our streams, rivers and oceans. Students are learning about how the tank in our hallway is cleaned and are feeding the fish as they need. Ask your child about the salmon! They have so much to tell!
Social Studies
We are continuing to study ourselves with the hope that understanding ourselves will lead to a greater understanding of the people in our community and the world. This week we are going to discuss inclusivity.
Trips to the Museum
April 11th: Sinixt – students will learn about the First Nations people who lived in their community.
June 14th: Students will piece together a timeline of the history of Revelstoke.
Arts Education
Music: Wednesdays, 8:30am with Mrs. Snider (Please direct all questions regarding the talent show to Mrs. Snider)
Gym
Mondays (nature walk through the back woods with myself), Tuesdays (Mrs. Snider), Thursdays (Mr. MacKenzie): 8:30am
Classroom Community
This week we will continue Play is the Way. Students will be learning various games to support the core competencies outlined in the curriculum.
Resources
I have found these 2 books invaluable in my teaching career. I highly recommend both for parents and educators alike. Please let me know if you’d like more information. 
In the loop: March 11-15
Reminders
Spring Break: March 16-March 31
Written Reports: Report cards will be coming home mid-April
Language
Students have settled into their Daily 5 routine. They have successfully learned ‘Read to Self’, ‘Work on Writing’, ‘Word Work/Study’, ‘Read to Someone’, and ‘Listen to Reading’. Each day during our Daily 5 time, students choose the order in which they want to practice their literacy. Students generally have time for 3/5 options each day. I am able to conference individually with students or in small groups each day and set goals for reading and writing.
***WORD WORK/STUDY: word study work will be changing this term. Students will continue to work within their level on short vowels, blends, digraphs, long vowels etc. in class, but will also work on 8 specific high-frequency words each week that will be tested on Fridays. These 8 words will be written in their agendas each Monday so that you and your child can practice at home.
Grammar: During the spring term, students will be learning grammar and the parts of speech. Word study will continue, with words still coming home for practice as well as spelling check-ins on Fridays.
Writer’s Workshop: This week students will finish up learning about the components of a story. Students have used a planning strategy to map out their own story to write. Students have worked through the writing process (as taught in class) and will produce a final copy that they will share aloud with their classmates.
Students are also working on writing a letter back to their pen-pal in Vancouver.
French Pilot Project: Every Wednesday afternoon. Students are learning basic French language through songs and games.
Library: Tuesdays at 11:10am.
Read Aloud: We are reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J.K. Rowling.
Math
I recently ordered many new Montessori math manipulatives to support various mathematical concepts. Ask your child about the materials they are using to learn and practice.
Students are working on various concepts in the classroom based on their ability and skill. Students are working on building numbers, addition, subtraction, measurement, finding 10, and geometry.
We are finishing up our geometry projects on both polygons and geometric solids.
Banking: Our classroom bank and currency has been up and running for a few weeks now. Students have been learning how to handle money, earn money (through classroom jobs, care of materials, being your best tickets), save money and make change in the classroom. Students will be able to purchase for time for work they really enjoy, such as ‘listen to reading’, ‘drawing time’, ‘read to self’, ‘work on writing’, and ‘read to someone’ time.
Science
Salmon Study: All of our Chinook salmon eggs have grown into fry. This week students will continue to study this stage of the life cycle. We are also learning about the social responbility we have to take care of our streams, rivers and oceans. Students are learning about how the tank in our hallway is cleaned and are feeding the fish as they need. Ask your child about the salmon! They have so much to tell!
Social Studies
We are continuing to study ourselves with the hope that understanding ourselves will lead to a greater understanding of the people in our community and the world. This week we are continuing to discuss what it means to be a good friend and how to build successful, healthy relationships.
Trips to the Museum
April 11th: Sinixt – students will learn about the First Nations people who lived in their community.
June 14th: Students will piece together a timeline of the history of Revelstoke.
Arts Education
Music: Wednesdays, 8:30am with Mrs. Snider (Please direct all questions regarding the talent show to Mrs. Snider)
Gym
Mondays (nature walk through the back woods with myself), Tuesdays (Mrs. Snider), Thursdays (Mr. MacKenzie): 8:30am
Classroom Community
This week we will continue Play is the Way. Students will be learning various games to support the core competencies outlined in the curriculum.
In the loop: March 4-8
Reminders
Monday March 4th: PAC meeting at 6:00pm
Student-Led Conferences
March 6-7th: Early dismissal days.
Language
Students have settled into their Daily 5 routine. They have successfully learned ‘Read to Self’, ‘Work on Writing’, ‘Word Work/Study’, ‘Read to Someone’, and ‘Listen to Reading’. Each day during our Daily 5 time, students choose the order in which they want to practice their literacy. Students generally have time for 3/5 options each day. I am able to conference individually with students or in small groups each day and set goals for reading and writing.
***WORD WORK/STUDY: word study work will be changing this term. Students will continue to work within their level on short vowels, blends, digraphs, long vowels etc. in class, but will also work on 8 specific high-frequency words each week that will be tested on Fridays. These 8 words will be written in their agendas each Monday so that you and your child can practice at home.
HOME READING
Snuggle up and read with your child!
I cannot stress enough how important it is for students to reading at home. The purpose of a home reading program is to help “grow readers”, children who read competently and independently purely for the joy of reading! I encourage students to read for a minimum of 20 minutes each night. In each home reading bag there is a reading logbook that can be filled out each night.
Books
Any book can be included and recorded as part of the classroom Home Reading program. These include personal books, magazines, comic books, graphic novels, books from the classroom or library (school or public). In the case of novels, each chapter (or 20-minute reading session) can count for an entry in the logbook.
Record Sheet
When your child has read for 20 minutes, completed a book, or 1-2 chapters, they can fill out an entry in their logbook. Please help them to do this.
Book Exchange
Home Reading bags/books/logbooks can be returned to school whenever your child has finished reading the books they have brought home. Students will choose new home reading books at their level to take home.
Care of Books
I ask for your assistance in ensuring that the books are handled with care, as most of the books in my classroom library are from my personal library. Some of the classroom books are old and with your cooperation they will be enjoyed for many years to come! Please keep the books in a safe place and transport them to and from school in the plastic bag I have provided.
I hope you and your child will enjoy the time spent together as you explore the magical world of books!
Writer’s Workshop: This week students will continue learning about the components of a story. Students will use a planning strategy to map out their own story to write. Students will work through the writing process (as taught in class) to produce a final copy that they will share aloud with their classmates.
Students are also working on writing a letter back to their pen-pal in Vancouver.
French Pilot Project: Every Wednesday afternoon. Students are learning basic French language through songs and games.
Library: Tuesdays at 11:10am.
Read Aloud: We are reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J.K. Rowling.
Math
I recently ordered many new Montessori math manipulatives to support various mathematical concepts. Ask your child about the materials they are using to learn and practice.
We are finishing up our geometry projects on both polygons and geometric solids.
Banking: Our classroom bank and currency has been up and running for a few weeks now. Students have been learning how to handle money, earn money (through classroom jobs, care of materials, being your best tickets), save money and make change in the classroom. Students will be able to purchase for time for work they really enjoy, such as ‘listen to reading’, ‘drawing time’, ‘read to self’, ‘work on writing’, and ‘read to someone’ time.
Science
Salmon Study: All of our Chinook salmon eggs have grown into fry. This week students will continue to study this stage of the life cycle. Ask your child about the salmon! They have so much to tell!
Social Studies
We are continuing to study ourselves with the hope that understanding ourselves will lead to a greater understanding of the people in our community and the world. This week we will begin discussing what it means to be a good friend and how to build successful, healthy relationships.
Trips to the Museum
April 11th: Sinixt – students will learn about the First Nations people who lived in their community.
June 14th: Students will piece together a timeline of the history of Revelstoke.
Arts Education
Music: Wednesdays, 8:30am with Mrs. Snider (Please direct all questions regarding the talent show to Mrs. Snider)
Gym
Mondays (nature walk through the back woods with myself), Tuesdays (Mrs. Snider), Thursdays (Mr. MacKenzie): 8:30am
Classroom Community
This week we will continue Play is the Way. Students will be learning various games to support the core competencies outlined in the curriculum.