lundi le 16 février, 2015
Salut chers familles,
Term 2 reports will be going home soon, therefore students are doing a variety of assessments. In Language Arts this week we are doing some listening, reading and writing exercises in both French and English. In Math, students are reviewing multiplication and division up to 10, as well as reading a 24 hour clock and adding money up to $10.00. Today students did a review test and on Wednesday morning another opportunity to show their learning in Math so far this year.
In Science today students measured the structures they built last week, in centimeters. This will lead into our measurement unit and we will learn to measure and compare ourselves and objects in the classroom and outside (using both centimeters and meters).
Today in the gym we had a special anti-bullying concert and presentation by touring musician Ryan Laird. We learned and sang the lyrics to his hit song "Bigger Than That", while also learning some important lessons about youth empowerment (ryanlaird.com). After the show we talked about positive traits we look for in people. For example kindness, patience and humour. Tomorrow we have Leslie from the Native Friendship Center coming in to do a First Nations craft activity. This will be her last visit in our classroom and we have prepared a thoughtful card with detailed comments of gratitude (in full sentences).
This week we are starting our yoga and dance unit. Please encourage your child to wear stretchy or loose fitting clothing on Tuesday's and Friday's when we have the gym. This will help with ease of movement and flexibility during these activities.
Please note there is no school this Friday, Feb 20th. See you back at school on Monday!
Have a great weekend, Mme Garcin