I can hardly believe the last week of school is here. It will definitely be an exciting and emotional week. Please find a recap of this weeks events below.
Report cards will be sent home at the end of the day on Friday. Students who are not at school at that time will receive their report by mail.
Books - If you would kindly
check your homes for books that are stamped with the school name or my
name I'd greatly appreciate it. If you have any educational games that I
lent out to you please send those back as well. Thank you!
Field Trip
- We are headed to the library Monday. Please remember to send booster seats. If your child would like to use their library card during the trip they may. I will try to ensure that they have the due date slips with them so that you are able to return books on time.
End of Year Events
Students
will participate in all of the celebratory events happening at the end
of the school year. Parents are invited to attend the grad ceremonies
and the awards ceremony. (fyi: the Grade 1/2s are not overly involved
in these events and awards for their grade level are chess club and
sports clubs).
For Sports Day (June 28) it is a good idea to send along a change of clothes (there will be water games), hats and sunscreen.
June 24 - Field Trip
June 26 - Grade 8 Grad @ 1:00
June 27 - Ice Cream Sundaes at Lunch time
June 28 - K Grad @ 9am; Awards @ 10:30; Sports Day (afternoon)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Butterfly Release
Our
butterfly learning seemed to have gone by so quickly. We watched small
larvae turn into fat caterpillars who molted their skins a couple
times. When they shed their last skin the pupa or chrysalis was left.
This week we learned that a cocoon is only spun by a moth. A butterfly
turns into the pupa when it molts. This week Wednesday we arrived at
school to see the butterflies emerging from their pupa's. It didn't
take long at all. Once out of the pupa they hang to dry their wings.
After that they are ready to eat and fly. Everyone in our class had a
chance to hold a butterfly before we released them. And then...Lightning thought he'd like the beautiful aquarium.
Books - it's that time of year when we have a lot of sorting and cleaning to do. We will begin sending things home later this week. If you would kindly check your homes for books that are stamped with the school name or my name I'd greatly appreciate it. If you have any educational games that I lent out to you please send those back as well. Thank you!
Field Trip - Monday June 24th we are going to the Winnipeg Public Library on Fermor to learn about their summer reading program and sign up for library cards. The deadline to get a library card with my assistance is Monday June 17th. After that you will have to drop the application off at your own convenience. Students do not need to have a library card for this trip. If they already have a card they are welcome to bring it along and sign out books. Please see last week's post about why reading during the summer is important, and ideas on how to keep reading all summer long.
End of Year Events
Students will participate in all of the celebratory events happening at the end of the school year. Parents are invited to attend the grad ceremonies and the awards ceremony. (fyi: the Grade 1/2s are not overly involved in these events and awards for their grade level are chess club and sports clubs).
For Sports Day (June 28) it is a good idea to send along a change of clothes (there will be water games), hats and sunscreen.
June 20 - PIP BBQ
June 21 - No School
June 24 - Field Trip
June 26 - Grade 8 Grad @ 1:00
June 27 - Ice Cream Sundae's at Lunch time
June 28 - K Grad @ 9am; Awards @ 10:30; Sports Day (afternoon)
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Changes
The past week was sure exciting in our classroom. Our larva stuffed themselves until they became large caterpillars. Then they suspended themselves from the top of their container and molted one more time. When their last caterpillar skin was shed a chrysalis remained. We may have butterflies by the end of the week.
Then, we cocooned ourselves to see what it's like to break out of a shell.
Math
We have been working hard to learn how to describe and sort 2D and 3D shapes. We have learned a lot of new vocabulary in this unit!
Library Trip
Our final field trip of the year will be to the Winnipeg Public Library. If your child has a library card they may bring it along and borrow books. If they would like to sign up for a card then please fill in and return the yellow form that was sent home. They need to be back at school by Monday, June 17th. Students are not required to have a library card for this trip.
Research shows that students who do not read during the summer months lose up to two months of reading performance. It is important to continue to read all summer long.
Seven ways to keep your child reading during the summer:
1. Visit your local library. Have your child find "Good Fit" books that interest them.
2. Read at least 20 minutes a day.
3. Let your child see you reading. It sends a message that you value reading as well.
4. Read to your child. It's good for them to hear the rhythm of language.
5. Read with your child. This is a great opportunity to try those books that they want to read but are too difficult for them.
6. Read for different purposes. Have newspapers, magazines, lists, cookbooks etc available.
7. Play games with words. Board games, computer games and apps can provide extra educational practice.
8. Read e-books. There are loads of websites and apps available.
Then, we cocooned ourselves to see what it's like to break out of a shell.
Math
We have been working hard to learn how to describe and sort 2D and 3D shapes. We have learned a lot of new vocabulary in this unit!
Library Trip
Our final field trip of the year will be to the Winnipeg Public Library. If your child has a library card they may bring it along and borrow books. If they would like to sign up for a card then please fill in and return the yellow form that was sent home. They need to be back at school by Monday, June 17th. Students are not required to have a library card for this trip.
Research shows that students who do not read during the summer months lose up to two months of reading performance. It is important to continue to read all summer long.
Seven ways to keep your child reading during the summer:
1. Visit your local library. Have your child find "Good Fit" books that interest them.
2. Read at least 20 minutes a day.
3. Let your child see you reading. It sends a message that you value reading as well.
4. Read to your child. It's good for them to hear the rhythm of language.
5. Read with your child. This is a great opportunity to try those books that they want to read but are too difficult for them.
6. Read for different purposes. Have newspapers, magazines, lists, cookbooks etc available.
7. Play games with words. Board games, computer games and apps can provide extra educational practice.
8. Read e-books. There are loads of websites and apps available.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
June countdown begins Now!
Zoo Trip
I'm sure you've heard many stories from our field trip by now. Believe it or not we had a fabulous day! Going to the zoo in the rain was quite an adventure. Aside from the giant puddles (thank you for sending rubber boots) many animals were out and about and active. Since the zoo was rather quiet we had opportunities to talk with zookeepers and get some inside information. One zookeeper was collecting snake eggs and even broke one open for us to see! Taking pictures in the rain is slightly difficult so we only have a few shots.
Group shot in front of the new Australian walk-about where we walked with Emus.
Our excellent tour guide! (Thanks for sending umbrellas)
Baby reindeer.
The new Penguin enclosure. These are South African penguins.
We got to see Hudson eating fish for lunch.
Luckily we were able to enjoy our lunch at an indoor picnic area.
We had a couple of breaks from the rain.
Spelling
Due to the number of special events last week no spelling lists were sent home. This week there will be spelling words for both grades. Grade 2s will have a different format this week.
Flat Project
Watch for the Flat people to appear on the bulletin board this week. I can't wait for everyone to see all the fantastic places we have learned about. Thank you for helping us out with this project. I am so appreciative that your friends and family have been so generous and responsive to our letters.
Butterflies
You may have already heard that we are also growing butterflies in our classroom. They are currently in the larva stage. Stop by and take a peak. We are so excited to see them turn into butterflies over the next few weeks!
I'm sure you've heard many stories from our field trip by now. Believe it or not we had a fabulous day! Going to the zoo in the rain was quite an adventure. Aside from the giant puddles (thank you for sending rubber boots) many animals were out and about and active. Since the zoo was rather quiet we had opportunities to talk with zookeepers and get some inside information. One zookeeper was collecting snake eggs and even broke one open for us to see! Taking pictures in the rain is slightly difficult so we only have a few shots.
Spelling
Due to the number of special events last week no spelling lists were sent home. This week there will be spelling words for both grades. Grade 2s will have a different format this week.
Flat Project
Watch for the Flat people to appear on the bulletin board this week. I can't wait for everyone to see all the fantastic places we have learned about. Thank you for helping us out with this project. I am so appreciative that your friends and family have been so generous and responsive to our letters.
Butterflies
You may have already heard that we are also growing butterflies in our classroom. They are currently in the larva stage. Stop by and take a peak. We are so excited to see them turn into butterflies over the next few weeks!
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