Agenda:
1) Our Learning Celebration is today at 4:30 - 5:30 in the Learning Commons (we have changed it from the original location). We are very excited to share our work with all of you.
2) Skiing and Snowboarding - If you are bringing your own equipment, please label all pieces. You may start bringing your equipment on Friday or first thing Monday morning. Please ensure you have made the payment online.
3) Field trip form to the Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal is coming home today. The field trip is next Tuesday March 6th. These forms are due on Friday please.
4) GRADE 6 students - we are going to Simon Fraser from 12:00 - 2:00 on Thursday March 8th. If you ordered Fun Lunch (which is also on this date) you can cancel your order by tomorrow and get all your money back OR you can keep your order and we will keep it in the fridge for you.
5) Check for Understanding on Percents is this Friday
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that different ages of children equals different attention spans.
How did you show what you learned?
We tried to keep their attention by moving, letting them feel the texture of our books and also asking questions as we read.
What do you need to learn next?
We will get to share our books one more time with our families.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Agenda:
Pink Shirt Day tomorrow!!!
1) Our Learning Celebration is tomorrow at 4:30 - 5:30 in the Learning Commons (we have changed it from the original location). Parents are also invited to come at 2 pm if they are unable to make the 4:30 time slot. We are very excited to share our work with all of you.
2) Skiing and Snowboarding permission form is due tomorrow - if you are bringing your own equipment, please label all pieces. You may start bringing your equipment on Friday or first thing Monday morning. Please ensure you have made the payment online.
3) Field trip form to the Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal is coming home today. The field trip is next Tuesday March 6th. These forms are due on Friday please.
4) GRADE 6 students - we are going to Simon Fraser from 12:00 - 2:00 on Thursday March 8th. If you ordered Fun Lunch (which is also on this date) you can cancel your order by tomorrow and get all your money back OR you can keep your order and we will keep it in the fridge for you.
5) Check for Understanding on Percents is this Friday
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We had our first audience for our Battle Bunny Enhanced books today.
How did you show what you learned?
We read our books to our little buddies in our Cafe groups.
What do you need to learn next?
We will get to do our official performance tomorrow for our grade 3/4 school mates and in the afternoon for our parents.
Pink Shirt Day tomorrow!!!
1) Our Learning Celebration is tomorrow at 4:30 - 5:30 in the Learning Commons (we have changed it from the original location). Parents are also invited to come at 2 pm if they are unable to make the 4:30 time slot. We are very excited to share our work with all of you.
2) Skiing and Snowboarding permission form is due tomorrow - if you are bringing your own equipment, please label all pieces. You may start bringing your equipment on Friday or first thing Monday morning. Please ensure you have made the payment online.
3) Field trip form to the Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal is coming home today. The field trip is next Tuesday March 6th. These forms are due on Friday please.
4) GRADE 6 students - we are going to Simon Fraser from 12:00 - 2:00 on Thursday March 8th. If you ordered Fun Lunch (which is also on this date) you can cancel your order by tomorrow and get all your money back OR you can keep your order and we will keep it in the fridge for you.
5) Check for Understanding on Percents is this Friday
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We had our first audience for our Battle Bunny Enhanced books today.
How did you show what you learned?
We read our books to our little buddies in our Cafe groups.
What do you need to learn next?
We will get to do our official performance tomorrow for our grade 3/4 school mates and in the afternoon for our parents.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Opening Ceremonies for the Grade 1/2 Mathlympics
Agenda:
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is this Wednesday - 4:30 - 5:30 in the gym. Parents are also invited to come at 2 pm if they are unable to make the 4:30 time slot.
3) Room 4's treat day - is tomorrow
Save the Date - Tuesday March 6th - we are headed to Mount Royal University for a music presentation.
Thursday March 8th - Simon Fraser Transition Day
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about Trees and Forests and Sky Science today from 27 student teachers from the U of C.
How did you show what you learned?
We used a variety of ways to show what we know: oreo cookies, marshmallows, worksheets, using our imaginations, movies, we built prototypes, and we participated in games.
What do you need to learn next?
We should go and look at Dr. Coffin's Twitter account to remind us of the activities we did today. Also, we can use materials provided to help us prepare for the Grade 6 PATs.
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is this Wednesday - 4:30 - 5:30 in the gym. Parents are also invited to come at 2 pm if they are unable to make the 4:30 time slot.
3) Room 4's treat day - is tomorrow
Save the Date - Tuesday March 6th - we are headed to Mount Royal University for a music presentation.
Thursday March 8th - Simon Fraser Transition Day
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about Trees and Forests and Sky Science today from 27 student teachers from the U of C.
How did you show what you learned?
We used a variety of ways to show what we know: oreo cookies, marshmallows, worksheets, using our imaginations, movies, we built prototypes, and we participated in games.
What do you need to learn next?
We should go and look at Dr. Coffin's Twitter account to remind us of the activities we did today. Also, we can use materials provided to help us prepare for the Grade 6 PATs.
Friday, February 23, 2018
Cold Poet-tree Slam
Agenda:
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th - 4:30 - 5:30 in the gym.
3) Ski/Snowboard permission forms are due by Wednesday Feb. 28th or earlier.
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th
4) Room 4's treat day - is on Tuesday Feb. 27
5) Percentage Booklet page 5 - due Monday
6) Our University of Calgary students will be back on Monday to teach us more about Sky Science or Trees and Forests.
Save the Date - Tuesday March 6th - we are headed to Mount Royal University for a music presentation.
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how descriptive some of our writing can be during our Winter Poetry Slam today.
How did you show what you learned?
We presented to both room 6 and 7 and we shared our poetry while in the amphitheater in Whispering Woods.
What do you need to learn next?
We want to keep working on descriptive poetry writing and have a second poetry slam. Also, feel free to see some pictures from today on Dr. Coffin's Twitter account.
@FreshAirFriday
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th - 4:30 - 5:30 in the gym.
3) Ski/Snowboard permission forms are due by Wednesday Feb. 28th or earlier.
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th
4) Room 4's treat day - is on Tuesday Feb. 27
5) Percentage Booklet page 5 - due Monday
6) Our University of Calgary students will be back on Monday to teach us more about Sky Science or Trees and Forests.
Save the Date - Tuesday March 6th - we are headed to Mount Royal University for a music presentation.
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how descriptive some of our writing can be during our Winter Poetry Slam today.
How did you show what you learned?
We presented to both room 6 and 7 and we shared our poetry while in the amphitheater in Whispering Woods.
What do you need to learn next?
We want to keep working on descriptive poetry writing and have a second poetry slam. Also, feel free to see some pictures from today on Dr. Coffin's Twitter account.
@FreshAirFriday
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Chilly start to the day
Agenda:
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th (changed from the 21st) - Please give the invitation to your parents
3) Ski/Snowboard permission forms are due by Wednesday Feb. 28th or earlier.
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th
4) Percentage booklet - page 3 is due tomorrow
5) Edit Fun is due Friday
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how we will create a simple program for our robot tomorrow.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned how to create a program with Patrick's help, he is our volunteer student teacher.
What do you need to learn next?
We will need to finish building and program our robot and test our program. We will be using a program called - Lego Mindstorm NXT (it can be downloaded at home for free at home if you want to try it out before tomorrow.)
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th (changed from the 21st) - Please give the invitation to your parents
3) Ski/Snowboard permission forms are due by Wednesday Feb. 28th or earlier.
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th
4) Percentage booklet - page 3 is due tomorrow
5) Edit Fun is due Friday
What did you learn today?
We learned how we will create a simple program for our robot tomorrow.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned how to create a program with Patrick's help, he is our volunteer student teacher.
What do you need to learn next?
We will need to finish building and program our robot and test our program. We will be using a program called - Lego Mindstorm NXT (it can be downloaded at home for free at home if you want to try it out before tomorrow.)
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Robotics
Agenda:
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th (changed from the 21st) - Please give the invitation to your parents
3) Ski/Snowboard Information form due Wednesday Feb. 14
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th Field trip forms will come home next week
4) Percentage booklet - page 2 is due tomorrow
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that we had to try again and again during our robotics when things wouldn't work.
How did you show what you learned?
We sometimes could not find the right piece and we keep had to looking for it. Sometimes pieces wouldn't fit and we had to try a different strategy or ask another group. We also had to take our robot apart and redo a certain step.
What do you need to learn next?
We want to finish our robot tomorrow and begin programing it.
I want you looking for the use of sensors in our everyday life.
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th (changed from the 21st) - Please give the invitation to your parents
3) Ski/Snowboard Information form due Wednesday Feb. 14
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th Field trip forms will come home next week
4) Percentage booklet - page 2 is due tomorrow
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that we had to try again and again during our robotics when things wouldn't work.
How did you show what you learned?
We sometimes could not find the right piece and we keep had to looking for it. Sometimes pieces wouldn't fit and we had to try a different strategy or ask another group. We also had to take our robot apart and redo a certain step.
What do you need to learn next?
We want to finish our robot tomorrow and begin programing it.
I want you looking for the use of sensors in our everyday life.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Robotics Love
Agenda:
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th (changed from the 21st) - Please give the invitation to your parents
3) Ski/Snowboard Information form due Wednesday Feb. 14
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th Field trip forms will come home next week
4) Have a safe and fun LONG Weekend
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th (changed from the 21st) - Please give the invitation to your parents
3) Ski/Snowboard Information form due Wednesday Feb. 14
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th Field trip forms will come home next week
4) Have a safe and fun LONG Weekend
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Last Yoga class
Agenda:
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Remember to bring your Valentine's cards tomorrow if you are choosing to hand them out.
3) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th (changed from the 21st) - Please give the invitation to your parents
4) Ski/Snowboard Information form due Wednesday Feb. 14
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th Field trip forms will come home next week
After we finish ratios, our next math unit is percents.
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to write an invitation for our Book Launch.
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote it as a class and had lots of conversations about the important information to include. We had to focus on key ideas.
What do you need to learn next?
We will continue to prepare for next Wednesday's event.
1) https://readtheory.org - check out this site! Especially Grade 6's wanting more practice with writing Multiple Choice test questions.
2) Remember to bring your Valentine's cards tomorrow if you are choosing to hand them out.
3) Our Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 28th (changed from the 21st) - Please give the invitation to your parents
4) Ski/Snowboard Information form due Wednesday Feb. 14
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th Field trip forms will come home next week
After we finish ratios, our next math unit is percents.
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to write an invitation for our Book Launch.
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote it as a class and had lots of conversations about the important information to include. We had to focus on key ideas.
What do you need to learn next?
We will continue to prepare for next Wednesday's event.
Monday, February 12, 2018
Snowshoe with Our Buddies
Agenda:
1) Ski/Snowboard Information form due Wednesday Feb. 14
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th Field trip forms will come home next week
2) Room 6/7 Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 21
3) Yoga make up lesson is tomorrow
4) Teachers' Convention and Family Day are coming up
5) Wednesday is Valentine's Day - if you'd like to hand out Valentine's cards please use the provided list and have one ready for each student in room 7
After we finish ratios, our next math unit is percents.
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned that Meg and Charles Wallace went into the forest to go to Mrs. Whatsit's house. They met Calvin O'Keefe who was going there because he had a feeling he needed to go there as well.
How did you show what you learned?
We listen to a teacher read aloud, some of us can follow along in a copy of the book and we can ask questions as we go. We are using our imagination to picture the characters and the setting.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish chapter 2 and do our first chapter summary.
1) Ski/Snowboard Information form due Wednesday Feb. 14
Our dates are March 5, 7 and 19th Field trip forms will come home next week
2) Room 6/7 Learning Celebration is on Wednesday Feb. 21
3) Yoga make up lesson is tomorrow
4) Teachers' Convention and Family Day are coming up
5) Wednesday is Valentine's Day - if you'd like to hand out Valentine's cards please use the provided list and have one ready for each student in room 7
After we finish ratios, our next math unit is percents.
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned that Meg and Charles Wallace went into the forest to go to Mrs. Whatsit's house. They met Calvin O'Keefe who was going there because he had a feeling he needed to go there as well.
How did you show what you learned?
We listen to a teacher read aloud, some of us can follow along in a copy of the book and we can ask questions as we go. We are using our imagination to picture the characters and the setting.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish chapter 2 and do our first chapter summary.
Thursday, February 08, 2018
Russ The Skeleton Racer - Olympic Kick Off
Agenda:
Tomorrow is Fresh Air Friday and it will be very snowy!!!! Please come dressed for the weather and the snow. We are doing our Winter Walk tomorrow so we will be outside for that.
Tomorrow is Fresh Air Friday and it will be very snowy!!!! Please come dressed for the weather and the snow. We are doing our Winter Walk tomorrow so we will be outside for that.
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
Charles Wallace - A unique 5 year old
Agenda:
Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned that the novel A Wrinkle in Time is very descriptive and she uses a lot of Figures of Speech.
How did you show what you learned?
We read the first chapter of A Wrinkle in Time and it was excellent.
What do you need to learn next?
Not everyone loves it... YET. We will continue to read the book and be ready for the release of the Disney Movie in March.
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - School Science Fair is tomorrow - viewing in the am from 9 - 11 and judging in the pm - Families are welcome to come and view the projects in the am only.
3 - Wednesday Feb. 7th is Winter Walk Day
2 - School Science Fair is tomorrow - viewing in the am from 9 - 11 and judging in the pm - Families are welcome to come and view the projects in the am only.
3 - Wednesday Feb. 7th is Winter Walk Day
4 - Social Studies is due Friday
What did you learn today?
We learned that the novel A Wrinkle in Time is very descriptive and she uses a lot of Figures of Speech.
How did you show what you learned?
We read the first chapter of A Wrinkle in Time and it was excellent.
What do you need to learn next?
Not everyone loves it... YET. We will continue to read the book and be ready for the release of the Disney Movie in March.
Monday, February 05, 2018
U of C Star Gazers and Forest Friends
Agenda:
What did you learn today?
We learned some ways to relax our mind in yoga today.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced elevator breathing and bing mindful.
What do you need to learn next?
We will have yoga again tomorrow.
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm - Families are welcome to come and view the projects in the am only.
3 - Yoga started today - come dressed in your comfy clothes/athletic wear
2 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm - Families are welcome to come and view the projects in the am only.
3 - Yoga started today - come dressed in your comfy clothes/athletic wear
5 - Fraser Option Forms are due on Tuesday morning – no extensions
Learning Intention
Simon Fraser Open House afternoon – Thursday March 8th
Simon Fraser Parent Open House evening – Thursday March 8th 6:30 pm
6 - Wednesday Feb. 7th is Winter Walk Day
7 - Social Studies is due Wednesday
What did you learn today?
We learned some ways to relax our mind in yoga today.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced elevator breathing and bing mindful.
What do you need to learn next?
We will have yoga again tomorrow.
Friday, February 02, 2018
Chilly Day = Hot Chocolate
Agenda:
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to teach a math game to younger students. We also learned how to keep them focused.
How did you show what you learned?
We played the game Race to 100 and taught them about tally marks to count by 5s.
What do you need to learn next?
They are learning how to count by 5's and we will look forward to our next chance for buddies.
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm - Families are welcome to come and view the projects in the am only.
3 - Yoga starts next week - come dressed in your comfy clothes/athletic wear
2 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm - Families are welcome to come and view the projects in the am only.
3 - Yoga starts next week - come dressed in your comfy clothes/athletic wear
5 - Fraser Option Forms are due on Tuesday morning – no extensions
Note from Patrick (our student teacher):
2) In a few weeks we will begin our work with Robotics. To give coding a try, have a look at this: https://david-peter.de/parachuting-robots/
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'
Patrick suggested that You can try Manufactoria too - http://pleasingfungus.com/Manufactoria/
Simon Fraser Open House afternoon – Thursday March 8th
Simon Fraser Parent Open House evening – Thursday March 8th 6:30 pm
6 - Wednesday Feb. 7th is Winter Walk Day
7 - Social Studies is due Wednesday
8 - We have University of Calgary Science Students visiting us Monday afternoon
Note from Patrick (our student teacher):
1) Here is another robot-themed game that provides a VERY good and basic introduction to some basic programming concepts.
Students will be using loops extensively, so this gives a good visual guide to the basics.
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'
Patrick suggested that You can try Manufactoria too - http://pleasingfungus.com/Manufactoria/
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to teach a math game to younger students. We also learned how to keep them focused.
How did you show what you learned?
We played the game Race to 100 and taught them about tally marks to count by 5s.
What do you need to learn next?
They are learning how to count by 5's and we will look forward to our next chance for buddies.
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Bendy Paper Challenge
Agenda:
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about the job of a foley artist - this is a person who makes sound effects during a movie or videos.
How did you show what you learned?
We were given instruments and created footsteps, emotions and the weather.
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to make our own short films.
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
3 - Ratio HW - Page 3 - please make sure you ask if you aren't understanding something
4 - Yoga starts next week
2 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
3 - Ratio HW - Page 3 - please make sure you ask if you aren't understanding something
4 - Yoga starts next week
5 - Fraser Option Forms are due on Tuesday morning – no extensions
Note from Patrick (our student teacher):
2) In a few weeks we will begin our work with Robotics. To give coding a try, have a look at this: https://david-peter.de/parachuting-robots/
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'
Patrick suggested that You can try Manufactoria too - http://pleasingfungus.com/Manufactoria/
Simon Fraser Open House afternoon – Thursday March 8th
Simon Fraser Parent Open House evening – Thursday March 8th 6:30 pm
6 - Come dressed for the weather tomorrow - hopefully we will get some outside time.
Note from Patrick (our student teacher):
1) Here is another robot-themed game that provides a VERY good and basic introduction to some basic programming concepts.
Students will be using loops extensively, so this gives a good visual guide to the basics.
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'
Patrick suggested that You can try Manufactoria too - http://pleasingfungus.com/Manufactoria/
What did you learn today?
We learned about the job of a foley artist - this is a person who makes sound effects during a movie or videos.
How did you show what you learned?
We were given instruments and created footsteps, emotions and the weather.
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to make our own short films.
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