Celestial Talk

Agenda:
1 - Winter Sports Day is postponed till the New Year

2 - Spelling are due Friday 

3 - Look at the Phase of the Moon and begin recording it. Remember this needs to be done daily over the break!!!

4 - Division quiz signature due Thursday

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We hoped to learn more about space today and have a chance to ask an expert questions. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a 2 hour presentation from a local astronomer who works at the Rothney Observatory. He shared his vast knowledge and many pictures with us. 
What do you need to learn next?
We have to keep asking questions and looking up! 

The Wright Secret Moon

Agenda:
SECRET SANTA again tomorrow!!!! Day three of three. 
1 - Permission form for participating in the music science fair project. Due by Wednesday

2 - Carol Singing tomorrow

3 - Mustard Seed Presentation on Dec. 15th 

4 - Winter Sports Day on Dec. 16th 

5 - POW and Spelling are due Thursday 

6 - Look at the Phase of the Moon and be ready to record it for tomorrow. 

7 - Division quiz signature due Thursday

Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We wanted to learn how to be sophisticated writers and write 3 paragraphs with 3 -5 sentences to summarize what we have read so far in The Wright 3. 
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote in our journals for 30 minutes. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need these marked by Mrs. Saunders and need to do a chapter summary for chapter 11. 

Ask me about the Japanese Capsule....

Agenda:
SECRET SANTA again tomorrow!!!! Day two of three. 
1 - Permission form for participating in the music science fair project. Due by Wednesday

2 - We have begun our unit in Decimal Place Value today. We will be reading decimal numbers to the thousandths place value.

3 - Treat Day is on again tomorrow.

4 - Carol Singing Dec. 14 - 15th. 

5 - Mustard Seed Presentation on Dec. 15th 

6 - Winter Sports Day on Dec. 16th 

7 - Edit Fun is due Wednesday and POW and Spelling are due Thursday 

8 - Please view room 6's blog to view the Fundamental Freedom's videos

9 - Division quiz signature due Thursday

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We had a chance to build relationships as a school today while getting to sing Christmas Carols. 
How did you show what you learned?
We sang for 30 minutes with all of the other classes in the Learning Commons. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to sing again tomorrow :-)

We went outside today!!!!

Agenda:
SECRET SANTA starts tomorrow!!!! Day one of three. 
1 - Permission form for participating in the music science fair project. Due by Tuesday

2 - We have begun our unit in Decimal Place Value today. We will be reading decimal numbers to the thousandths place value.

3 - Treat Day is on Tuesday the 13th. 

4 - Carol Singing Dec. 13 - 15th. 

5 - Mustard Seed Presentation on Dec. 15th 

6 - Winter Sports Day on Dec. 16th 

7 - Edit Fun is due Wednesday and POW is due Thursday 

8 - Please view room 6's blog to view the Fundamental Freedom's videos

Science Fair Students - tell your parents about your work on your project with a Science expert from the community today. 

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?
We learned how to be giving today and share holiday cheer with others in our community. 
How did you show what you learned?
We created cards with our buddies today. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will be giving the cards to the Mustard Seed on Dec. 15th. 

Stuff It for the Drop In Center

Agenda:
1 - Permission form for participating in the music science fair project. Due by Tuesday

2 - Students did a great job of being prepared today for our quick trip outside to look at the sun and take the temperature. We noticed that the sun's position is way to the right compared to our first photos in September. 

3 -Treat Day is on Tuesday the 13th. 

4 - Carol Singing Dec. 13 - 15th. 

5 - Mustard Seed Presentation on Dec. 15th 

6 - Winter Sports Day on Dec. 16th 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We wanted to learn how it felt to be selfless and give to others who need it the most. Also, we had to be very thoughtful about our packing so we could stuff as much as possible. 
How did you show what you learned?
We filled a sock with personal items for the clients at the Drop In Center who will wake up Christmas morning to our gift. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will need to help Mark load the stockings into his vehicle on Monday morning and we'd love to hear about the impact of Dr. Coffin's generosity. 

Festive Evening Excitement

Agenda:
1 - Festive Evening - Tonight!!!!!! (Also Chris Hadfield will be at the Chapters in Chinook Mall) 
2 - Fill A Sock Campaign - please don't forget your items for our bin!!! Last day to bring items is tomorrow

3 - Permission form for participating in the music science fair project. Due by Tuesday

4 - For Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - we will most likely not be able to spend much time outside. However, we do want to take our Sun Pic at 11:30 so please be prepared to be outside for 5 minutes in order to take the temperature and a picture. 

5 - Be prepared and well practiced to share your presentation with your buddy tomorrow morning. 

Handbells need to wear black or white for the festive evening performance.

The Sky Threw Up

Agenda:
1 - Festive Evening - Thursday Dec. 8th (Also Chris Hadfield will be at the Chapters in Chinook Mall) 
2 - Fill A Sock Campaign - please don't forget your items for our bin!!!
3 - Do more research about why the days are longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. You will be presenting your findings to your buddies on Friday Dec. 9th. Can you share your new knowledge with your family tonight? 

4 - Don't forgot to have your Place Value and Multiplication quizzes signed by Wednesday. 

5 - POW and  Spelling due Thursday

6 - Division quiz tomorrow

7 - Permission form for participating in the music science fair project. Due by Tuesday

Handbells need to wear black or white for the festive evening performance.



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how messy art can be :-)
How did you show what you learned?
We made our visual part to our reasons for the seasons. People chose to use paint, glue guns, plasticine, poster paper, etc. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will share our project with a peer tomorrow afternoon and then our little buddies on Friday. 

She's Watching...

Agenda:
1 - Festive Evening - Thursday Dec. 8th (Also Chris Hadfield will be at the Chapters in Chinook Mall) 
2 - Fill A Sock Campaign - please don't forget your items for our bin!!!
3 - Do more research about why the days are longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. You will be presenting your findings to your buddies on Friday Dec. 9th. Can you share your new knowledge with your family tonight? 

4 - Don't forgot to have your Place Value and Multiplication quizzes signed by Wednesday. 

5 - Edit Fun due Wednesday and POW due Thursday, Spelling due Thursday

6 - Place Value and Multiplication tests need to be signed

Handbells need to wear black or white for the festive evening performance.


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We continued our learning about our grade 1 and 2 question about longest and shortest days. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked on our projects by using sculpey, PowerPoints, Posters, Models, iMovies and continued to research our 'Hey Google....' questions. 
What do you need to learn next?
We still need more time to complete our visual models and then we need to practice what we will say to our little buddies so that they can understand. On Thursday, we should practice with a student from our class. 

Secret Santa Revealed

Agenda:
1 - Festive Evening - Thursday Dec. 8th (Also Chris Hadfield will be at the Chapters in Chinook Mall) 
2 - Fill A Sock Campaign - please don't forget your items for our bin!!!
3 - Do more research about why the days are longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. You will be presenting your findings to your buddies on Friday Dec. 9th. 

4 - Don't forgot to have your Place Value and Multiplication quizzes signed by Wednesday. 

5 - Edit Fun due Wednesday and POW due Thursday 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began our work with Division. 
How did you show what you learned?
We completed our Interactive Math Journal page and saw 3 different methods that we could use. Like with multiplication, we are to choose which method works best for us. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to focus on each method and try applying it to various word problems. 

The Return of Zart

Agenda:
1 - Festive Evening - Thursday Dec. 8th (Also Chris Hadfield will be at the Chapters in Chinook Mall) - Form went home today.
2 - Fill A Sock Campaign - will start on Monday
3 - No school on Friday - PD Day
4 - Lunch Lady Form
5 - Do more research about why the days are longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. You will be presenting your findings to your buddies on Friday Dec. 9th. 


International Space Station Viewing Friday and Saturday:  https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/view.cfm?country=Canada&region=Alberta&city=Calgary#.WECilbSj6Ik 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We are going to help our grade 1 and 2 buddies understand why there is a whole day of night in the winter and a whole day of day in the summer in the Arctic. 
How did you show what you learned?
We created questions that would help us begin researching this concept so that we can understand why the length of a day changes.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue to understand what is happening and then create a model, video, poster, etc. so we can explain it to our little buddy.