lundi le 31 mars, 2014
Wow, I have noticed a huge improvement in Oral French and comprehension by all students since the return of Spring Break. Students are understanding and speaking a lot more French now, which means I am speaking more and more throughout the day. Very exciting!
This week our letter is Q and q. Similar to p from last week, q is also a "basement letter" (une lettre au sous-sol), which means the stem goes below the line. We are integrating reading and writing of our weekly letters and new vocabulary into our morning messages on a daily basis. New words and phrases on our word wall so far include Bonjour (Hello), c'est (it is), un/une (a in feminine and masculine, and the number 1 is also un).
In math we are now learning to spell the numbers 1-10 (eg. 1= un) and 2-D geometric shapes (un cerle - circle, un carré - square, un rectangle - rectangle, un triangle - triangle). We are also learning the words avant (before) and après (after). This will help us as learn the relationship between numbers. Since Spring Break, I have noticed how quickly students are growing. We will therefore be measuring ourselves now, and again in June to see how much we are growing!
This week we are the school's garbage gobblers! With buckets and pinchers in hand, it is our turn to safely pick up garbage from the playground. This will be a wonderful opportunity to talk about our role as stewards of the land and what we can do to help keep our environment little free.
On Thursday afternoon we will have a special presentation by Ballet Victoria in our gym, and on Friday morning is our monthly assembly.
Have a wonderful week! Mme Elise
Monday 31 March 2014
Monday 24 March 2014
Week of March 24th - 28th
lundi, le 24 mars 2014
Bonjour, our third term has begun! This week we are reviewing classroom routines and positive school behavior. In Language Arts we are continuing to learn vowel sounds and hand gestures that complement them. We are studying the letter P and p, as well as reviewing all the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make when we read them.
In Math we are reviewing how to count up to 30 by 1s and up to 100 by 10s. During our calendar time, we are reviewing additional vocabulary such as days of the week, months of the year, weather terms (sunny, raining, cloudy and snowy) and how to say the date in a full sentence. Colours and numbers (up to 10) will also be reviewed through art activities.
In Science this week we are completing our final five senses project. It is a tri-fold paper that integrates art, science and writing. This will be one of the many projects students will have on display at our student/parent/teacher conference coming up on the afternoon of April 23rd.
Today we had a special visit from the ParticipACTION Play Funmobile, a program designed to bring back play by encouraging us to turn off our TV's and go outside. The program came to Quadra with skipping ropes, bean bags, hoola hoops, balls and even wheelchairs. Mme Elise also showed students how to play hop-scotch. You can view their website at http://www.participaction.com/get-moving/bring-back-play/ for more fun outdoor play activities.
To continue our promotion of physical activity, our weekly Thursday walks (10:30 -11:30am) will continue this week. We always need at least one parent volunteer to leave school grounds. If you can volunteer this Thursday or any other Thursday please email or call me in advance, thank you!
Have a wonderful week, Mme Elise
Bonjour, our third term has begun! This week we are reviewing classroom routines and positive school behavior. In Language Arts we are continuing to learn vowel sounds and hand gestures that complement them. We are studying the letter P and p, as well as reviewing all the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make when we read them.
In Math we are reviewing how to count up to 30 by 1s and up to 100 by 10s. During our calendar time, we are reviewing additional vocabulary such as days of the week, months of the year, weather terms (sunny, raining, cloudy and snowy) and how to say the date in a full sentence. Colours and numbers (up to 10) will also be reviewed through art activities.
In Science this week we are completing our final five senses project. It is a tri-fold paper that integrates art, science and writing. This will be one of the many projects students will have on display at our student/parent/teacher conference coming up on the afternoon of April 23rd.
Today we had a special visit from the ParticipACTION Play Funmobile, a program designed to bring back play by encouraging us to turn off our TV's and go outside. The program came to Quadra with skipping ropes, bean bags, hoola hoops, balls and even wheelchairs. Mme Elise also showed students how to play hop-scotch. You can view their website at http://www.participaction.com/get-moving/bring-back-play/ for more fun outdoor play activities.
To continue our promotion of physical activity, our weekly Thursday walks (10:30 -11:30am) will continue this week. We always need at least one parent volunteer to leave school grounds. If you can volunteer this Thursday or any other Thursday please email or call me in advance, thank you!
Have a wonderful week, Mme Elise
Monday 3 March 2014
Week of March 3rd - March 7th
lundi le 3 mars, 2014
Bonjour mes amis!
This week students are learning all about the letter O and o. The French language puts a lot of emphasis on vowel sounds a, e, i, o, u. Therefore, this is a wonderful opportunity to look at vowels in more detail by learning gestures that help us remember how to pronounce them clearly and properly in French.
In Science today, a student demonstrated what happens to calcium on an egg shell after soaking in soda pop overnight. We tried brushing off the dirty eggshell with a toothbrush without any luck. Students learned the importance of brushing their teeth before going to bed, especially after eating or drinking anything with sugar. We will also begin wrapping up our 5 senses unit by playing "I spy with my little eye" group games and reviewing the 5 senses vocabulary.
In Health and Fitness we are continuing the "Eat Well, Get Moving" program with a new March Crunchy Card in our duotangs tomorrow. Please help your child complete this at home by adding a check mark for each fruit and vegetable serving and 15 minutes of exercise they do at school and at home. At the end of each month (Feb, Mar and Apr), students are entered in a draw for small prizes (for example coupons, stickers and small toys). The February draw will take place this week.
On Wednesday morning we have been invited to a Landsdowne Middle School Concert from 8:40 am - 10:15 am. We need parent volunteers to walk there. Please email me if you are available, thank you.
On Friday March 7th, Report Cards go home and Spring Break begins! To help support your child's French language development at home during the holidays, have fun exploring some of these useful links:
French games and cartoons: http://ici.radio-canada.ca/jeunesse/petits/activites/ .
The March homework calendar has gone home today, with activity ideas for every day. Reading books daily and finding family, friends and neighbours for French play dates are also ways we can integrate the joy of French into our lives.
Bonnes vacances de printemps! Mme Elise
Bonjour mes amis!
This week students are learning all about the letter O and o. The French language puts a lot of emphasis on vowel sounds a, e, i, o, u. Therefore, this is a wonderful opportunity to look at vowels in more detail by learning gestures that help us remember how to pronounce them clearly and properly in French.
In Science today, a student demonstrated what happens to calcium on an egg shell after soaking in soda pop overnight. We tried brushing off the dirty eggshell with a toothbrush without any luck. Students learned the importance of brushing their teeth before going to bed, especially after eating or drinking anything with sugar. We will also begin wrapping up our 5 senses unit by playing "I spy with my little eye" group games and reviewing the 5 senses vocabulary.
In Health and Fitness we are continuing the "Eat Well, Get Moving" program with a new March Crunchy Card in our duotangs tomorrow. Please help your child complete this at home by adding a check mark for each fruit and vegetable serving and 15 minutes of exercise they do at school and at home. At the end of each month (Feb, Mar and Apr), students are entered in a draw for small prizes (for example coupons, stickers and small toys). The February draw will take place this week.
On Wednesday morning we have been invited to a Landsdowne Middle School Concert from 8:40 am - 10:15 am. We need parent volunteers to walk there. Please email me if you are available, thank you.
On Friday March 7th, Report Cards go home and Spring Break begins! To help support your child's French language development at home during the holidays, have fun exploring some of these useful links:
French games and cartoons: http://ici.radio-canada.ca/jeunesse/petits/activites/ .
French and English ebooks: www.tumblebooks.com - this one requires a subscription, but well worth
it!
The March homework calendar has gone home today, with activity ideas for every day. Reading books daily and finding family, friends and neighbours for French play dates are also ways we can integrate the joy of French into our lives.
Bonnes vacances de printemps! Mme Elise
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