We would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday.
Thank you all so much for the presents and goodies that you sent for Ms. Scherle and I. We are lucky to have such thoughtful parents!
We have an outdoor field trip planned for January 17th! Please let me know if you are able to help out! It's a great memory to share with your child!
See you in 2012! School resumes January 5th!
Mrs. Sanchuck and Ms. Scherle
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Good Bye To Ms. Scherle
Ms. Scherle has been with us since the beginning of the year and she will be returning to the University of Regina for her last semester in January. We loved all of the wonderful things she did in the classroom. Check out the voicethread that the students made to see some of their favourite memories with Ms. Scherle! There are many pictures too!
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Animal Projects
Here are some pictures of our optional animal homework assignment. They were fantastic.
Friday, December 16, 2011
December 12 - 16th
This week we learned all about the beavers home. The students built a dam and they will be testing it out next week.
We have been working on a few secret projects! I can't wait to share them with you soon! The kids are having a blast and they are very proud of themselves!
On Monday next week, we will be caroling in the gym. On Thursday morning we will be having a PJ movie party in the gym. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Dismissal is at 2:30 on Thursday!
We have been working on a few secret projects! I can't wait to share them with you soon! The kids are having a blast and they are very proud of themselves!
On Monday next week, we will be caroling in the gym. On Thursday morning we will be having a PJ movie party in the gym. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Dismissal is at 2:30 on Thursday!
Friday, December 9, 2011
December 5th - December 9th
This week we spent a lot of time getting ready for the Christmas concert. I hope you enjoyed the show. The kids did a great job.
In the classroom we continued working on the beaver life cycle. The students are making a beaver life cycle poster. Next week we will focus on the beaver homes.
In Language Arts we are working on paragraph writing. The students are all starting to show a lot of growth in their writing. We are also discovering and exploring adjectives. Ask your child what an adjective is! We will continue to learn more about adjectives next week.
The school was filled with many activities this week including candy cane sales, Santa photos, and special lunch. Thank you to our special lunch parent helpers! We all appreciate the time you took to volunteer in our classroom.
Next week we will be having a Winter Wonderland dance on Friday December 16th in the afternoon.
I also wanted to let you know that we have a Outdoor Winter Ecology trip booked for January 17th. The trip will be from 10-3. I will send more details about what we will be doing later. If you want to volunteer for this outdoor adventure please let me know! This trip is always a memorable trip!!
Please send all hamper items by Monday December 12th! Thank you for your generosity!
Mrs. Shannon Sanchuck and Ms. Scherle
In the classroom we continued working on the beaver life cycle. The students are making a beaver life cycle poster. Next week we will focus on the beaver homes.
In Language Arts we are working on paragraph writing. The students are all starting to show a lot of growth in their writing. We are also discovering and exploring adjectives. Ask your child what an adjective is! We will continue to learn more about adjectives next week.
The school was filled with many activities this week including candy cane sales, Santa photos, and special lunch. Thank you to our special lunch parent helpers! We all appreciate the time you took to volunteer in our classroom.
Next week we will be having a Winter Wonderland dance on Friday December 16th in the afternoon.
I also wanted to let you know that we have a Outdoor Winter Ecology trip booked for January 17th. The trip will be from 10-3. I will send more details about what we will be doing later. If you want to volunteer for this outdoor adventure please let me know! This trip is always a memorable trip!!
Please send all hamper items by Monday December 12th! Thank you for your generosity!
Mrs. Shannon Sanchuck and Ms. Scherle
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
November 28th - December 1
December News
Animals will continue to be our theme for the month of December. This week the students learned all about the characteristics of a beaver. We started talking about the beavers life cycle and we will continue this next week.
Our PWIM poster is focusing on Kids Who Care. The title that was chosen for the picture was "Grady To The Rescue". Over the next few weeks the students will complete their paragraphs to go along with the poster. Night and light were words shaken out of our poster. Students have been working with the "ight" family.
In reading the students are working on their goals during Daily 5. Some students have been working on accuracy, some on expanding vocabulary, and some have been working on comprehension. Questioning has been the main whole class comprehension strategy. We have also been using Digger the Dog (determining important ideas) in our beaver reading.
We are moving right along in math groups. Some groups have started the unit Addition and Subtraction to 100 while others are wrapping up Addition and Subtraction to 18.
We are trying to collect items to make a Christmas food hamper. Please check out the poster on our door when you come to the concert on Tuesday.
There are many school activities planned in December. These will be posted on the school blog but I thought that I would add them here for you too!
Dec 6th - Christmas Concert: Students do not have to be here until 6:30.
Dec 7th and 8th - Candy Cane sales for $1. Money is being used for more items for the Christmas Hampers.
Dec 9th - Special Lunch and photos with Santa for $2.
Dec 14th - Please have all items sent for the hamper.
Dec 16th - Winter Wonderland dance in the afternoon
Dec 19th - Caroling in the gym at 10:30
Dec 22nd - Whole school PJ and movie day in the gym. Popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. 2:30 dismissal.
Please write the word snowflake in your child's agenda so that we know you have read the blog.
Animals will continue to be our theme for the month of December. This week the students learned all about the characteristics of a beaver. We started talking about the beavers life cycle and we will continue this next week.
Our PWIM poster is focusing on Kids Who Care. The title that was chosen for the picture was "Grady To The Rescue". Over the next few weeks the students will complete their paragraphs to go along with the poster. Night and light were words shaken out of our poster. Students have been working with the "ight" family.
In reading the students are working on their goals during Daily 5. Some students have been working on accuracy, some on expanding vocabulary, and some have been working on comprehension. Questioning has been the main whole class comprehension strategy. We have also been using Digger the Dog (determining important ideas) in our beaver reading.
We are moving right along in math groups. Some groups have started the unit Addition and Subtraction to 100 while others are wrapping up Addition and Subtraction to 18.
We are trying to collect items to make a Christmas food hamper. Please check out the poster on our door when you come to the concert on Tuesday.
There are many school activities planned in December. These will be posted on the school blog but I thought that I would add them here for you too!
Dec 6th - Christmas Concert: Students do not have to be here until 6:30.
Dec 7th and 8th - Candy Cane sales for $1. Money is being used for more items for the Christmas Hampers.
Dec 9th - Special Lunch and photos with Santa for $2.
Dec 14th - Please have all items sent for the hamper.
Dec 16th - Winter Wonderland dance in the afternoon
Dec 19th - Caroling in the gym at 10:30
Dec 22nd - Whole school PJ and movie day in the gym. Popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. 2:30 dismissal.
Please write the word snowflake in your child's agenda so that we know you have read the blog.
Friday, November 25, 2011
November 21 - November 25
It was great to see you all at the goal setting conferences today.
As you may have heard from your child we are going to be starting a unit on animals. I gave some of you an animal homework assignment at the conference. The assignment is optional but I know many of you enjoy working at home with your child. Here is a copy of the assignment in case you need it again:
Animal Homework Assignment –Optional
1. Choose an animal that is interesting to you.
2. Go to the library and choose “Good Fit” books about your animal.
3. Do you have any questions about your animal that you want answered?
4. Read books about your animal. Are your questions answered? Do you have any new questions about your animal?
5. Research your animal by reading books..you can try searching the internet but remember that everything you read on the internet is not necessarily true.
6. Learn about your animals life cycle.
7. Learn some interesting facts about your animal.
8. Optional: You can choose another animal to learn about and compare it with your animal.
9. Create a way to share this information with the class. You could write a report, make a poster, make a habitat in a shoe box, make a sculpture or painting, make a powerpoint presentation. The possibilities are endless!
10. Bring your project to school by December 21st to share with the class.
11. Remember that this is YOUR project. You will need help from your parents but it is not their job to do your assignment for you.
12. Have fun!!
Parent Information
Here is the outcome and a few indicators related to this assignment. Each child’s assignment will be different. This assignment gives you the chance to work closely with your child while reading non-fiction text and searching for important ideas in the text. We will be covering this information in class but this is some enrichment that you can do at home if you choose.
Outcome: Analyze the growth and development of familiar animals, including birds, fish, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, during their life cycles
Indicators:
a)Pose questions about the growth and development of familiar animals.
e) Compare the length and stages of life cycles of familiar animals.
f) Describe the characteristics common to each stage (e.g., birth, youth, adulthood, and old age) of the life cycle of familiar animals (e.g., dog, cat, beaver, frog, fish, bird, ant, wasp, and chicken).
g) Analyze which traits (e.g., body size, head size to body ratio, and number of limbs) remain relatively constant and which change in specific animals as they grow and develop.
h) Create a physical, visual, or dramatic representation of the growth and development of familiar animals during their life cycles.
j) Design an animal suited for life in a particular environment (real or imaginary) and represent its growth and changes throughout its life cycle.
This month in math we will be working on a unit called Addition and Subtraction to 100.
We are collecting gently used toys for another school. Please send any items by November 29th.
Each classroom at Jack MacKenzie school is making a Christmas Hampers. The sign up sheet is on our door. Please let me know if you didn't get the chance to sign up at conferences and I can let you know what items are still available.
Our recess dance group did a great job performing at the magazine assembly this week. I will TRY and get the video up soon!
Students have been busy working with a partner creating inventions. They finished these just in time to put them up in the hallway for conferences. Everyone has been working hard at learning to work together cooperatively.
Upcoming dates:
December 1st - Wear Pats Colours
December 2nd - No School
December 6th - Christmas Concert
December 9th - Special Lunch and photos with Santa
As you may have heard from your child we are going to be starting a unit on animals. I gave some of you an animal homework assignment at the conference. The assignment is optional but I know many of you enjoy working at home with your child. Here is a copy of the assignment in case you need it again:
Animal Homework Assignment –Optional
1. Choose an animal that is interesting to you.
2. Go to the library and choose “Good Fit” books about your animal.
3. Do you have any questions about your animal that you want answered?
4. Read books about your animal. Are your questions answered? Do you have any new questions about your animal?
5. Research your animal by reading books..you can try searching the internet but remember that everything you read on the internet is not necessarily true.
6. Learn about your animals life cycle.
7. Learn some interesting facts about your animal.
8. Optional: You can choose another animal to learn about and compare it with your animal.
9. Create a way to share this information with the class. You could write a report, make a poster, make a habitat in a shoe box, make a sculpture or painting, make a powerpoint presentation. The possibilities are endless!
10. Bring your project to school by December 21st to share with the class.
11. Remember that this is YOUR project. You will need help from your parents but it is not their job to do your assignment for you.
12. Have fun!!
Parent Information
Here is the outcome and a few indicators related to this assignment. Each child’s assignment will be different. This assignment gives you the chance to work closely with your child while reading non-fiction text and searching for important ideas in the text. We will be covering this information in class but this is some enrichment that you can do at home if you choose.
Outcome: Analyze the growth and development of familiar animals, including birds, fish, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, during their life cycles
Indicators:
a)Pose questions about the growth and development of familiar animals.
e) Compare the length and stages of life cycles of familiar animals.
f) Describe the characteristics common to each stage (e.g., birth, youth, adulthood, and old age) of the life cycle of familiar animals (e.g., dog, cat, beaver, frog, fish, bird, ant, wasp, and chicken).
g) Analyze which traits (e.g., body size, head size to body ratio, and number of limbs) remain relatively constant and which change in specific animals as they grow and develop.
h) Create a physical, visual, or dramatic representation of the growth and development of familiar animals during their life cycles.
j) Design an animal suited for life in a particular environment (real or imaginary) and represent its growth and changes throughout its life cycle.
This month in math we will be working on a unit called Addition and Subtraction to 100.
We are collecting gently used toys for another school. Please send any items by November 29th.
Each classroom at Jack MacKenzie school is making a Christmas Hampers. The sign up sheet is on our door. Please let me know if you didn't get the chance to sign up at conferences and I can let you know what items are still available.
Our recess dance group did a great job performing at the magazine assembly this week. I will TRY and get the video up soon!
Students have been busy working with a partner creating inventions. They finished these just in time to put them up in the hallway for conferences. Everyone has been working hard at learning to work together cooperatively.
Upcoming dates:
December 1st - Wear Pats Colours
December 2nd - No School
December 6th - Christmas Concert
December 9th - Special Lunch and photos with Santa
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Website
In the fall, I gave you a handout that outlines what we will be covering this year. If you would like more specific outcomes you can check the Saskatchewan curriculum online at https://www.edonline.sk.ca/webapps/moe-curriculum-BBLEARN/index.jsp
If you want to know more about what we are doing ask your child! Here are some suggestions from an article. http://www.scholastic.com/parents/index.php?cID=632
The trick is to ask about things that are specific, but still open-ended. Move beyond "fine" and "nothing" by asking your child to describe his world. It's also great to start the conversation with an anecdote from your own day. Try one of these conversation-starters:
Tell me about the best part of your day.
What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
Did any of your classmates do anything funny?
Tell me about what you read in class.
Who did you play with today? What did you play?
Do you think math [or any subject] is too easy or too hard?
What's the biggest difference between this year and last year?
What rules are different at school than our rules at home? Do you think they're
fair?
Who did you sit with at lunch?
Can you show me something you learned (or did) today?
See you at the goal setting conference!
Mrs. Sanchuck
If you want to know more about what we are doing ask your child! Here are some suggestions from an article. http://www.scholastic.com/parents/index.php?cID=632
The trick is to ask about things that are specific, but still open-ended. Move beyond "fine" and "nothing" by asking your child to describe his world. It's also great to start the conversation with an anecdote from your own day. Try one of these conversation-starters:
Tell me about the best part of your day.
What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
Did any of your classmates do anything funny?
Tell me about what you read in class.
Who did you play with today? What did you play?
Do you think math [or any subject] is too easy or too hard?
What's the biggest difference between this year and last year?
What rules are different at school than our rules at home? Do you think they're
fair?
Who did you sit with at lunch?
Can you show me something you learned (or did) today?
See you at the goal setting conference!
Mrs. Sanchuck
Friday, November 18, 2011
November 14th - November 18th
This week we continued with our theme, Kids Who Care. We have been learning about cooperation and different ways we can work together. We started a group project of making our own inventions! The kids are working hard at drawing and writing about their inventions. We will also be painting our inventions next week. They will be all done in time to share this with you at the conferences.
In language arts, we have been learning about a new comprehension strategy called the questioning owl were students understand the importance of asking questions before, during and after they read a book. We also have been working on shaking words out of our PWIM picture. Next week we will be looking at different ways to sort words.
Today some of our grade 2's performed a dance called "Honesty". For the past few weeks they have been working hard at recess to learn this dance! We performed it for the all of the grade 2 students, teachers and Mr. Clark. The student's danced great! Mr. Clark also invited them to dance at the Magazine Assembly.
We will also post a video of our dance very soon!
The Report Cards went home on November 18th, see you at the conferences on Friday, November 25th.
Ms. Scherle
In language arts, we have been learning about a new comprehension strategy called the questioning owl were students understand the importance of asking questions before, during and after they read a book. We also have been working on shaking words out of our PWIM picture. Next week we will be looking at different ways to sort words.
Today some of our grade 2's performed a dance called "Honesty". For the past few weeks they have been working hard at recess to learn this dance! We performed it for the all of the grade 2 students, teachers and Mr. Clark. The student's danced great! Mr. Clark also invited them to dance at the Magazine Assembly.
We will also post a video of our dance very soon!
The Report Cards went home on November 18th, see you at the conferences on Friday, November 25th.
Ms. Scherle
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 7th - November 9th
This week we continued to work on our theme, Kids Who Care. We talked about cooperation and how we can work together. We have a new PWIM picture featuring some of our students. The picture shows some kids who care. We are shaking out the words and we will will have a title soon.
On Tuesday we went to an Animals in Winter Presentation. The students were very excited to learn about Animals in the Winter. Their favourite part was touching the real stuffed animals that the presenter brought. We will be starting an animals unit at the end of November.
On Wednesday we had a Remembrance Day Assembly. Author and singer, Marny Duncan-Cary presented her book called "Who's That Man". It was great to see so many of you at the literacy lunch. Marny stayed for awhile after and sang to the kids. They loved her singing and guitar playing.
Hope you have a safe and restful long weekend!
Ms. Scherle
On Tuesday we went to an Animals in Winter Presentation. The students were very excited to learn about Animals in the Winter. Their favourite part was touching the real stuffed animals that the presenter brought. We will be starting an animals unit at the end of November.
On Wednesday we had a Remembrance Day Assembly. Author and singer, Marny Duncan-Cary presented her book called "Who's That Man". It was great to see so many of you at the literacy lunch. Marny stayed for awhile after and sang to the kids. They loved her singing and guitar playing.
Hope you have a safe and restful long weekend!
Ms. Scherle
Friday, November 4, 2011
October 31st - November 4th
This week in our theme "Kids Who Care", we learned about honesty, respect and peace. We learned a song called Truth. I also started a recess dance club with the students in the class who wanted to learn a dance to this song. You can listen to this song at the link below. The students also learned about what respect is and we talked about different ways they can be respectful at school. We also talked about peace and what peace means to them. This ties into Remembrance Day that is coming up next week.
Truth Song
Miss. Scherle
Truth Song
Miss. Scherle
Friday, October 28, 2011
October 24th - October 28th
This week we added Wordwork and Listening to Reading to Daily 5. Students also started choosing their own cycles. We are getting a lot accomplished during this time to help improve our reading and writing. The comprehension strategy we have been focusing on this week is Making Connections. When you read with your child you may notice him/her talking about connections that they have made while reading.
On Wednesday we were very lucky to have Barbara Reid come visit. She is the author and illustrator of many fabulous books. We will continue to look at her work in November.
In theme, we are continuing to learn about different ways we can be caring. We read the story called " Have You Filled A Bucket Today?". You might hear your child talking about ways they can be bucket fillers. We also started to talk about kindness and what it means to be kind. We made a classroom kindness quilt that we will be displaying in the hallway.
The week ended with a great Halloween dance. Hallie also brought in some birthday cupcakes for the kids to enjoy. Hopefully they didn't come home too hyper! I'm sure they will all be excited on Monday!
On Wednesday we were very lucky to have Barbara Reid come visit. She is the author and illustrator of many fabulous books. We will continue to look at her work in November.
In theme, we are continuing to learn about different ways we can be caring. We read the story called " Have You Filled A Bucket Today?". You might hear your child talking about ways they can be bucket fillers. We also started to talk about kindness and what it means to be kind. We made a classroom kindness quilt that we will be displaying in the hallway.
The week ended with a great Halloween dance. Hallie also brought in some birthday cupcakes for the kids to enjoy. Hopefully they didn't come home too hyper! I'm sure they will all be excited on Monday!
Friday, October 21, 2011
October 17th - October 21st
This week Ms. Scherle wrapped up the Liquids and Solids unit by making ice cream with the class. They loved the experience and many thought it was "awesome" and "cool"!
Ms. Scherle's new theme is Kids Who Care. The class will be doing many activities about caring for themselves and others. This is a great way to strengthen our classroom community.
In math we have started a new unit on Addition and Subtraction to 18. We will be doing some work on the computers next week in math too!
This week we had a Wellness afternoon. Students came out from the U of R and did stations with the grades K-4 classes. They had many exciting stations about health including poison safety, germs, self-esteem, manners, and working together.
Reading assessments are now complete. You may have heard your child tell you what level he/she is at. They are all very excited to continue to show growth as a reader. Keep reading at home!
This week we completed our very first paragraph! These are hanging in front of our classroom. We will continue working on paragraph writing this term.
Thank you to Armaan for the Fun Friday treat!
Check the school website for more information regarding your child!
Please put the word "Caring" in the agenda after you have read this.
Ms. Scherle's new theme is Kids Who Care. The class will be doing many activities about caring for themselves and others. This is a great way to strengthen our classroom community.
In math we have started a new unit on Addition and Subtraction to 18. We will be doing some work on the computers next week in math too!
This week we had a Wellness afternoon. Students came out from the U of R and did stations with the grades K-4 classes. They had many exciting stations about health including poison safety, germs, self-esteem, manners, and working together.
Reading assessments are now complete. You may have heard your child tell you what level he/she is at. They are all very excited to continue to show growth as a reader. Keep reading at home!
This week we completed our very first paragraph! These are hanging in front of our classroom. We will continue working on paragraph writing this term.
Thank you to Armaan for the Fun Friday treat!
Check the school website for more information regarding your child!
Please put the word "Caring" in the agenda after you have read this.
Friday, October 14, 2011
October 11th - October 14th
This week we had a great trip to the Science Centre. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to help. The small groups gave the kids more of a chance to explore. We attended a workshop about matter in the Science Centre lab. We also watched a show about solids, liquids, and gases. The students loved the liquid nitrogen.
In science this week the students learned about buoyancy. The worked cooperatively to build boats out of certain materials. They then had the chance to float their boats to see how many pennies they could hold. One boat held 158 pennies. It was so exciting!!
We have been working on assessing the students reading. Please continue to read and write at home often.
Next week we will work on paragraph writing and wrap up our Liquid and Solids unit.
In math we are moving onto the next unit: Addition and Subtraction to 18. You can work on or review these facts with your child at home.
Please check the school website for more information about school activities that are coming up.
Please write the word "library" in the agenda once you have read this message.
In science this week the students learned about buoyancy. The worked cooperatively to build boats out of certain materials. They then had the chance to float their boats to see how many pennies they could hold. One boat held 158 pennies. It was so exciting!!
We have been working on assessing the students reading. Please continue to read and write at home often.
Next week we will work on paragraph writing and wrap up our Liquid and Solids unit.
In math we are moving onto the next unit: Addition and Subtraction to 18. You can work on or review these facts with your child at home.
Please check the school website for more information about school activities that are coming up.
Please write the word "library" in the agenda once you have read this message.
Friday, September 30, 2011
September 26th - September 30th
It's hard to believe that it's already the last week of September!
This week we learned all about melting. We tried many interesting ways to melt ice cubes. We also worked with the concept of evaporation.
On Wednesday we had a Terry Fox assembly and went for our Terry Fox walk. We had a wonderful speaker who told her story about her battle with cancer. In class we watched this video about Terry Fox:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgTlCTluPA&feature=related&noredirect=1
On Friday we kicked off the Mayor's Mega-Minute Reading Challenge. Keep reading at home and fill out your reading logs to win some great prizes!
Upcoming Events:
Monday October 3rd: Assembly for Mr. MacKenzie
Friday October 7th: PD Day -No school for students
Monday October 10th: No school - Thanksgiving
Friday October 14th: Science Centre field trip (more info to come!)
This week we learned all about melting. We tried many interesting ways to melt ice cubes. We also worked with the concept of evaporation.
On Wednesday we had a Terry Fox assembly and went for our Terry Fox walk. We had a wonderful speaker who told her story about her battle with cancer. In class we watched this video about Terry Fox:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgTlCTluPA&feature=related&noredirect=1
On Friday we kicked off the Mayor's Mega-Minute Reading Challenge. Keep reading at home and fill out your reading logs to win some great prizes!
Upcoming Events:
Monday October 3rd: Assembly for Mr. MacKenzie
Friday October 7th: PD Day -No school for students
Monday October 10th: No school - Thanksgiving
Friday October 14th: Science Centre field trip (more info to come!)
Friday, September 23, 2011
September 19th - September 23rd
This week we have continued to build our reading and writing stamina. We are at 15 minutes for Read to Self and 12 minutes for Work on Writing. We have begun to assess the students reading now they are back into the school routine. Keep reading at home for enjoyment and take them to the library for some "Good Fit" books.
For theme the class has continued on with the Liquids and Solids units. At the beginning of the week we headed to the dance studio and danced to the song "Matter Is Everywhere". We also danced with feathers. Gases was introduced this week. I'm sure you all heard about the baking soda and vinegar experiment!! I will post pictures soon!!
Next week we have the Terry Fox walk on September 28th. We will also be exploring different and interesting ways to melt an ice cube.
Please email if you have any questions or concerns.
Please write the word "melting" in the agenda so that I know you have read the blog!
For theme the class has continued on with the Liquids and Solids units. At the beginning of the week we headed to the dance studio and danced to the song "Matter Is Everywhere". We also danced with feathers. Gases was introduced this week. I'm sure you all heard about the baking soda and vinegar experiment!! I will post pictures soon!!
Next week we have the Terry Fox walk on September 28th. We will also be exploring different and interesting ways to melt an ice cube.
Please email if you have any questions or concerns.
Please write the word "melting" in the agenda so that I know you have read the blog!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Changing Shapes Solids
Today Ms. Scherle and the class made playdoh,
The recipe is
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 salt
- a mixing bowl
- a spoon
- 1/2 cup of hot tap water
- food colouring
What to do:
1. Mix flour and salt
2. Add food colouring
3. Add hot water
4. Mix and knead with your hands and make it into a ball
5. Enjoy and have fun playing!
The recipe is
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 salt
- a mixing bowl
- a spoon
- 1/2 cup of hot tap water
- food colouring
What to do:
1. Mix flour and salt
2. Add food colouring
3. Add hot water
4. Mix and knead with your hands and make it into a ball
5. Enjoy and have fun playing!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wow, it is already the middle of September!! It was nice to meet so many of you at the open house. Thank you to those who have returned letters to us about their child. It is wonderful to learn more about your child from your eyes! We are learning more about them each and every day too!
These last two weeks we have been working on the structure and routines in our classroom. We have established math groups and some of the students work with me while some of the students work with Mrs. Gilroy-Beck. We have been building our reading stamina and we have started to work on writing. We have a very creative and hardworking bunch this year.
For theme, Ms. Scherle has been teaching the students all about Liquids and Solids. They have done many cool experiments including a Liquid Race and Mixing Liquids. This seems to be their favourite and most exciting time of the day.
Just a reminder that we will be having Fun Friday this Friday. Your child may bring a game from home to play in the class.
Book orders are due on Friday September 16th.
I would like to get your email address so that I can send you a quick note or story about your child. I don’t always get the chance to write in the agenda and I remember things after your child is already gone. Please send me an email with your name and your child’s name as soon as you can. My email is shannon.sanchuck@rbe.sk.ca
I will be updating our blog on Friday with news and pictures from our classroom. Make sure you check it out every week. I prefer to keep you updated on the blog rather than sending paper newsletters. You can get to the blog through the school website or bookmark this link - http://mrssanchuck.blogspot.com/
Please email or call if you have any questions or concerns.
These last two weeks we have been working on the structure and routines in our classroom. We have established math groups and some of the students work with me while some of the students work with Mrs. Gilroy-Beck. We have been building our reading stamina and we have started to work on writing. We have a very creative and hardworking bunch this year.
For theme, Ms. Scherle has been teaching the students all about Liquids and Solids. They have done many cool experiments including a Liquid Race and Mixing Liquids. This seems to be their favourite and most exciting time of the day.
Just a reminder that we will be having Fun Friday this Friday. Your child may bring a game from home to play in the class.
Book orders are due on Friday September 16th.
I would like to get your email address so that I can send you a quick note or story about your child. I don’t always get the chance to write in the agenda and I remember things after your child is already gone. Please send me an email with your name and your child’s name as soon as you can. My email is shannon.sanchuck@rbe.sk.ca
I will be updating our blog on Friday with news and pictures from our classroom. Make sure you check it out every week. I prefer to keep you updated on the blog rather than sending paper newsletters. You can get to the blog through the school website or bookmark this link - http://mrssanchuck.blogspot.com/
Please email or call if you have any questions or concerns.
Friday, September 2, 2011
2011- 2012
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year!! Please check back to see what is happening in our classroom!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Voicethread
I know that I wrote the last post for the year but I wanted to share a Voicethread that we have been working on about the Internet. We are learning all about Internet safety.
Click here to watch.
Click here to watch.
Last Post For This Year
I have just finished posting the pictures from our class this year! Thank you to Mark for assisting me! Most of the pictures are from our field trips. It is nice to look back at all the memories we've had!
I have loved getting to know your child this year. We have had a wonderful year with lots of learning and growth.
Have a safe and happy summer!
Mrs. Sanchuck
I have loved getting to know your child this year. We have had a wonderful year with lots of learning and growth.
Have a safe and happy summer!
Mrs. Sanchuck
Friday, February 18, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
February
We have had a great time with our Solids and Liquids unit. We wrapped up the unit with a trip to the Science Centre. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers that came to help. It was a quiet day at the Science Centre and it was nice to have it all to ourselves!!
We are getting ready for our trip to Boggy Creek. We have been talking about all of the different things we will see there including animal tracks and droppings! Thank you to those that have sent your permission slips back. We are also still looking for some parents to help with this trip. Please let me know if you can help out!
In grade 2 math we finished up our Addition and Subtraction to 18 unit. We are currently working on a Data Analysis unit.
We have another field trip planned on March 2nd. We are heading to the MacKenzie Art Gallery. Stay tuned for more details!
I hope you have a great weekend with your family!!
Mrs. Sanchuck
We are getting ready for our trip to Boggy Creek. We have been talking about all of the different things we will see there including animal tracks and droppings! Thank you to those that have sent your permission slips back. We are also still looking for some parents to help with this trip. Please let me know if you can help out!
In grade 2 math we finished up our Addition and Subtraction to 18 unit. We are currently working on a Data Analysis unit.
We have another field trip planned on March 2nd. We are heading to the MacKenzie Art Gallery. Stay tuned for more details!
I hope you have a great weekend with your family!!
Mrs. Sanchuck
Thursday, January 13, 2011
January 10th -14th, 2011
This month we are learning about Liquids and Solids. We have many experiments that we are planning to try. You may have already heard about the milk experiment!! Stay tuned for pictures!
We will be going on a field trip to the Science Centre on February 1. We will be attending a workshop called Water Wizards. It will be an all day trip.
We will also being going on an outdoor field trip to BC Valley on February 25th.
Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to help us out on either of these trips. Permission slips will be coming soon!
I hope that you had a great holiday with your families. Email me (shannon.sanchuck@rbe.sk.ca) or call the school if you need to discuss anything!
Keep reading at home!
Please write the word "melting" in the agenda so that I know you have read this!
We will be going on a field trip to the Science Centre on February 1. We will be attending a workshop called Water Wizards. It will be an all day trip.
We will also being going on an outdoor field trip to BC Valley on February 25th.
Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to help us out on either of these trips. Permission slips will be coming soon!
I hope that you had a great holiday with your families. Email me (shannon.sanchuck@rbe.sk.ca) or call the school if you need to discuss anything!
Keep reading at home!
Please write the word "melting" in the agenda so that I know you have read this!
December Catch Up!
December was such a busy month that I didn't even blog. I do need to mention a few things from that month. Thank you so much to our homeroom parent, Jodi F, who organized our pizza special lunch day. The kids really enjoyed themselves and it was a real treat. Thank you to those parents that also came and helped out in our room that day.
Our class raised $300 for Santa's anonymous! Thank you to our other homeroom parent, Heather B, who took Nathan shopping for the toys on behalf of our class. The kids were excited to see that they can make a difference. I hope that they did lots chores for you!
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