Friday, January 14, 2011
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!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Nov 15-19
On Monday we had a Fire Safety presentation. Some Regina firefighters came to our school and taught us how to get out of the house if there was a fire. They set up the smoke tunnel and each child went through it. Each student practiced calling 911. Make sure your child knows his/her address and phone number!
On Tuesday we had an Animals in Winter presentation. Kent from the Board Office came out and brought many furry friends with him. He talked to us about migration, hibernation, shelter, growing new coats, and camouflage...all the things animals do to prepare them for winter.
Our CREATE artist had to cancel last week, so our last session was Friday Nov 19th.
In our class we have been talking about people who are less fortunate than we are. The kids talked about raising money for Santa's Anonymous. They put themselves into groups to see who could raise the most money. They gave themselves a team name; ask your child what his/her team name is. Some kids started bringing money in already! We talked about ways to raise money at home (chores) and not just having our parents give us money.
Report cards will be handed out on Wednesday November 24th and conferences will be on Friday November 26th.
I am looking forward to sharing your child's growth and progress with you in the report card. I am also looking forward to meeting with you on Friday to discuss future goals for your child!
Have a great weekend!
On Tuesday we had an Animals in Winter presentation. Kent from the Board Office came out and brought many furry friends with him. He talked to us about migration, hibernation, shelter, growing new coats, and camouflage...all the things animals do to prepare them for winter.
Our CREATE artist had to cancel last week, so our last session was Friday Nov 19th.
In our class we have been talking about people who are less fortunate than we are. The kids talked about raising money for Santa's Anonymous. They put themselves into groups to see who could raise the most money. They gave themselves a team name; ask your child what his/her team name is. Some kids started bringing money in already! We talked about ways to raise money at home (chores) and not just having our parents give us money.
Report cards will be handed out on Wednesday November 24th and conferences will be on Friday November 26th.
I am looking forward to sharing your child's growth and progress with you in the report card. I am also looking forward to meeting with you on Friday to discuss future goals for your child!
Have a great weekend!
Friday, November 5, 2010
November 1-5
Hello Grade 2/3 Families,
I will be posting some pictures from our CREATE dance sessions very soon. Last week we did circle dances and this week we worked on squares. Our last session will be this Wednesday afternoon. Stay tuned for the pictures!
Report cards will be coming out on November 24th and conferences will be on November 26th. I will have the conference times sent out to you by the 19th of November if not sooner.
This week we finished writing out PWIM paragraphs and labeling our picture. The students started choosing their own activities for Daily 5 and it is running quite smoothly. They like being in charge of their choices and they stay more focused and on task. They are making connections and working on many other reading strategies.
Please check the school website for more school information!
Shannon Sanchuck
***please note that the pictures were deleted off my camera before I uploaded them. : ( **
I will be posting some pictures from our CREATE dance sessions very soon. Last week we did circle dances and this week we worked on squares. Our last session will be this Wednesday afternoon. Stay tuned for the pictures!
Report cards will be coming out on November 24th and conferences will be on November 26th. I will have the conference times sent out to you by the 19th of November if not sooner.
This week we finished writing out PWIM paragraphs and labeling our picture. The students started choosing their own activities for Daily 5 and it is running quite smoothly. They like being in charge of their choices and they stay more focused and on task. They are making connections and working on many other reading strategies.
Please check the school website for more school information!
Shannon Sanchuck
***please note that the pictures were deleted off my camera before I uploaded them. : ( **
Friday, October 22, 2010
October 18-22
Hello Grade 2/3 Families,
The kids did an amazing job singing at the Education Week assembly! They made some really nice posters about "Valuing Diversity". They are displayed in the hall outside of our classroom.
Next week we will be having a CREATE artist come in to teach us some dance. She will be visiting us once a week for the next three weeks. She will be here on Tuesday so make sure to ask your child to tell you about it.
Friday will be orange and black day. We will also be having a dance in the gym with a canteen. Check the school website next week for more info.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Sanchuck
The kids did an amazing job singing at the Education Week assembly! They made some really nice posters about "Valuing Diversity". They are displayed in the hall outside of our classroom.
Next week we will be having a CREATE artist come in to teach us some dance. She will be visiting us once a week for the next three weeks. She will be here on Tuesday so make sure to ask your child to tell you about it.
Friday will be orange and black day. We will also be having a dance in the gym with a canteen. Check the school website next week for more info.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Sanchuck
Friday, October 15, 2010
October 12-15
Hello Grade 2/3 Families,
This week was a short week but we got lots accomplished!
We have been talking about texture in art class. We made texture rubbing pictures and we are collecting objects to make a texture collage. Please send your items by Monday.
After reading a few stories this week, a class discussion occurred. We talked about people who are less fortunate than we are and how we could help them. The students were thinking of ways to raise money and donate it to some less fortunate people at Christmas time. You can help by discussing ways your child can raise money at home. Some suggested doing extra chores at home or having a readathon. We talked about how kids can make a difference to help people, not just adults!
I have been busy reading with all of the kids. I am learning a lot about what type of reader your child is and what goals he/she needs to work on in reading.
We have our new PWIM picture up. Ask your child what his/her word is. We will be working on titles and paragraphs next week. In writing we also talked about making a plan. The kids worked hard in their planning books making lists about their likes/dislikes, things that scared them/things that didn't scare them, and things they are good at/things they are not good at. Now we need to use these ideas to help with our writing.
In grade 2 math we have been working on counting by 1's, 5's and 10's using coins. We have also been working on ordinal numbers.
Next week we will be singing at our Education Week Assembly and you are invited to join us! We will be heading to the gym right after recess (2:15).
Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Shannon Sanchuck
This week was a short week but we got lots accomplished!
We have been talking about texture in art class. We made texture rubbing pictures and we are collecting objects to make a texture collage. Please send your items by Monday.
After reading a few stories this week, a class discussion occurred. We talked about people who are less fortunate than we are and how we could help them. The students were thinking of ways to raise money and donate it to some less fortunate people at Christmas time. You can help by discussing ways your child can raise money at home. Some suggested doing extra chores at home or having a readathon. We talked about how kids can make a difference to help people, not just adults!
I have been busy reading with all of the kids. I am learning a lot about what type of reader your child is and what goals he/she needs to work on in reading.
We have our new PWIM picture up. Ask your child what his/her word is. We will be working on titles and paragraphs next week. In writing we also talked about making a plan. The kids worked hard in their planning books making lists about their likes/dislikes, things that scared them/things that didn't scare them, and things they are good at/things they are not good at. Now we need to use these ideas to help with our writing.
In grade 2 math we have been working on counting by 1's, 5's and 10's using coins. We have also been working on ordinal numbers.
Next week we will be singing at our Education Week Assembly and you are invited to join us! We will be heading to the gym right after recess (2:15).
Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Shannon Sanchuck
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