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
Friday, November 4, 2011
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!
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