Keeping Busy!

We had more firsts this week, here are just a few . . .

Read to someone was introduced. The class discussed how to share a book when reading with another person. We talked about EEKK (sitting elbow to elbow, knee to knee). It was very evident that the students were keen on sharing their books. 

Our Big Buddies in Ms. Dodd's grade 3/4 class visited our classroom. We will be spending time with our buddies once a cycle. This week our buddies did a short interview to learn more about their little buddies. It was a fun way to get to know each other.  

In math we did some work on representing numbers using ten frames. Students were able to share their thinking with the class and to see that there are many ways to solve math problems. 

Our classroom library is full of interesting books. Ms. Code came in to get us started on sorting some of our books so the class knows exactly what is in our library. We came up with some good categories. There are lots more books to sort so we will keep at it. 

You may have heard your child talk about some of the movement breaks we have during our day.We have been enjoying the catchy rhythms and moves that give us energy or relax us as needed. Check out the information here to try it at home:  Go Noodle.

Our Terry Fox run was in the afternoon. The whole school got together for an assembly where we got to learn a little more about Terry Fox. Then everyone headed outside to run laps around the field. All students had a Canada map paper and as they completed a lap they got a province stamped. We have some strong runners in Room 2. Your child may be very tired tonight as they put in lots of effort to run across Canada! Thank you for your contributions to cancer research.



I asked the students to think about what they did well this week . . .
Here are our thoughts:

I kept my hands and feet to myself when I was outside playing. -Zachary
I did read to self. I read good. -Russell A.
I showed my mom and dad the classroom. -Callum
I turned on and off the lights each day. -Russell L.
I showed my parents the picture that I made of me. They liked the freckle details. -Anna
I did a picture of myself. I made an Instagram post and got 11 likes. -Landyn
I showed my parents my classroom and my picture. They said it was beautiful. -Cody
I wrote my name fancy on the paper I did with my Big Buddy. -Brady
I'm really good at clicking my heels when we do Go Noodle. -Gavin
I was reading the whole time when we read to self. -Eliza
I listened and answered the questions my Big Buddy asked me. -Levi
I ran hard for the Terry Fox run. -Naomi
I dance at school when we do Go Noodle. I'm good at dancing. -Sierra
I showed my mom and dad around my class. I liked showing them my book bin. -Jake
I'm good at dancing because I go to my dance class. I copy the moves on the screen when we do Go Noodle. -Cady

I did a good job when we read to someone. I shared my books. -Sasha
I got good exercise playing outside. -Makhaila

We had to say good-bye to our friend Makhaila today. We wish her well at her new school. The fall weather has been good to us so far. Take time to look at the changing colours around you this weekend. Let's enjoy all that this beautiful season has to offer.
-Mrs. T :)

Open House and Family BBQ

Thank you to the families who were able to come out to visit our classroom and enjoy a meal outside. We were very excited to show parents where we spend our days. I really enjoyed putting faces to names and meeting so many wonderful people. What a terrific way to spend time with each other and to celebrate our great school community. The first day of fall brought the sunshine and some warmth that we needed to be picnicking outside. I loved looking around and seeing families and friends talking and sharing laughs. Thanks to all who helped make our open house and BBQ a success!
-Mrs. T :)

Celebrate Monday With a Smile!

How could you not smile when you see these happy faces! I'm pretty lucky that I get to spend my days with these gems. I hope you are sharing a smile with the people you see throughout your day. Celebrate Monday!

Fun-filled, Full Week

Congratulations! We had our first 5 day week in Grade 1. It really is great to see how the students are learning new routines in our classroom and getting more familiar with school expectations as well. This video will give you an idea of what we have been up to.



Here are our thoughts:
I liked colouring my Kandinsky circles on Dot Day. -Zachary
My Kandinsky circles look good. -Landyn
I liked playing with my friend on the playground. -Russell L.
I enjoyed being at computer lab. -Russell A.
I enjoyed being at music. It is fun to sing. -Sierra
I am having fun with my new buddy each day. -Ethan
I liked being at the library because you can bring the books home. -Jake
I liked picking hockey books at library. -Brady
We did read to self. Reading is good for you because you learn more stuff. -Josh
It was a pretty great week because I like recess. -Gavin
I liked Dot Day. I used pastels for the first time. -Naomi
I liked choice time. I played restaurant with the calculator. -Callum
I liked "give a smile get a smile". We got a smile cookie. -Anna
I liked playing horses with my friend at recess. -Eliza
I was singing at music. I am a good singer. -Cody
I liked when my dot came to life. It was really big. -Cady
I was happy to go to library for the first time, not the first time in my life, but the first time in Grade 1. -Levi
I liked reading to self. I read on the carpet. -Mikhaila
I liked going on the instruments in music. -Sasha

Thanks for a wonderful week everyone. Rest up because we get to do it all again on Monday. Enjoy the last weekend of summer!
-Mrs. T :)

Welcome Back BBQ and Open House!

We hope families are able to join us on Wednesday, September 23rd for our BBQ and open house. We invite you to visit your child's classroom from 5:00 to 5:30 and then enjoy a meal outside. The order forms are to be returned with payment on September 16th.

See you there!

-Mrs. T :)

First Days in Grade 1

Moving as we learn.

At BHS the Kindergarten students come to school all day so being here for a full day is not something new, but being at school each day is a bit of a change. Starting the year off with a three day week is a nice way to get back into the school routine. I was glad to see that we still had energy as our Friday was winding down. Perhaps my energy was not quite as high as the kids, but I gave it my best shot!

Students will be sharing their voice with you as we reflect on our learning and express ourselves throughout the year. I asked them to think about their first few days as official Grade 1ers . . .

Some sorting and number work.

It was fun seeing all my friends again. -Landyn
My classroom looks really nice. -Zachary
I liked playing with new toys. -Cody
I liked drawing pictures. -Russell L.
I liked seeing my friends. -Levi
I like our classroom. It has nice colours. -Anna
There is cool stuff on our boards. -Makhaila
I liked making new friends. -Russell A.
There are nice toys and storage in our room. -Josh
I like reading and writing. -Naomi
I met new friends. -Ethan
I like watching things on the projector. -Sasha
I like playing with my friends. -Callum
At recess I play with my friends. -Eliza
I really liked meeting the class and all the kids here. -Cady
I liked playing in the sand with the seashells. -Sierra
I liked the rice station and meeting new friends. -Brady
I play hockey with a boy in my class. -Jake
I liked playing with my friends. I liked meeting everyone. -Gavin

I loved meeting my new kids. I look forward to our daily conversations as we get to know each other better.

Enjoy the weekend everyone. The sun will be shining and it will feel like the middle of summer again. I hope the beautiful weather continues for a bit. I'm not ready for heavy sweaters yet.
-Mrs. T :)

Grade 1, Here We Come!

The classroom came to life when my Grade 1 friends entered the room. What a great way to start the day by seeing so many smiling faces and some yawning ones too . . . mine included. We introduced ourselves to our classmates and welcomed Ethan to our Bird's Hills School family. It was fun to get to know some new faces as we mingled around the classroom to meet each other and to find out things we liked. It was a busy, full day. In Kindergarten students got a day off after coming to school, but in Grade 1 we get to see each other each day. I know I will sleep well tonight and I hope you do too. Thanks for making the start of the year such an exciting one! I can't wait to see all of you tomorrow.
 -Mrs. T. :)

Grade 1 Superstars!

Welcome Back!

A new school year starts tomorrow for teachers and on Wednesday for the students. I always have difficulty sleeping these next few nights. . . I'm so excited and nervous too! Tomorrow the staff will be able to get together to share lots of information needed for a positive start to the year. We have some new staff members bringing their talents and expertise to our building and that is fantastic. It will be so good to catch up with everyone. I can't wait to meet my new class and to see my former students. We will have so much fun getting to know each other and getting started on an awesome year of learning.

See you soon!
-Mrs. T. :)