A Busy Week

Playing Go Ten

We have been keeping busy and trying to stay warm. The winds have been making it feel pretty cold outside for November. Our classroom has been busy with activity. Here are some things we have been up to.

What makes ten?

Musicians

Mrs, Palamar at our class meeting.

Big Buddies reading with us.

Taking care of our belongings.

Leaning to code.

Zip lining dinosaurs.

Finding kindness rocks.

The dinos take over the office.

30 x30 Nature Challenge

We have completed the first week of the 30x30 Nature Challenge. The kids are really enjoying the time outdoors. What a great way to have them appreciate nature. Our hope is that they will continue to value the great outdoors as adults.

Here are our thoughts:

I like it because it is fun outside in the great outdoors. -Ben

We can go outside and play and do work. -Desi

I like going outside for 30 extra minutes. When I go outside at home I normally get all covered in water. -Theo

It is fun outside for the 30 days and for 30 minutes. -Brooke

I played outside at home for 30 minutes. I rode my bike and played with chalk. -Lily

I like being outside and playing cars. -Dominic

I like when we were outside for our class meeting because I got to hear everyone share what they were happy about. -Ava

I like Walking Wednesday because I like to walk. -Blake

I like going outside at home to shoot on the shooter tutor. I shoot the top corner sometimes. -Andrew

I like the 30 x30 challenge. It is fun and today we get to play on the big kids' side with our Big Buddies. -Brody

I like the 30 x 30 challenge because I like going outside to play because it's fun. -Arianna

I like playing ball hockey outside and sometimes I ride my bike. -Jack

I like the 30 x 30 challenge because we got to read books outside at the rocks. I picked a shady tree. -Charlotte

I like to do the 30 x 30 challenge because we get to enjoy nature. I'm always outside for an extra 30 minutes even before the challenge even started. -Bianca

I like the 30 x 30 challenge because we get to spend time outside and we get to enjoy the stuff we do and enjoy fresh air. We get exercise. -Adria

We went outside for 30 minutes and I had a great time with my friend. We went out every day this week and I play outside at my house. -Chase

Please find time to do the 30x30 challenge on the weekend. I hope to hear all about the time spent in the sunshine. Remember to use sunscreen. Have a great weekend everyone!

-Mrs. T :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reflections of the Week

The bitterly cold weather made it challenging for everyone to be inside this week. We talked about how the sun was shining brightly, yet we were stuck inside. We had our concert performances on Wednesday. Thanks to the supportive audience members it was a huge success. We appreciated all the baking that was provided by our families to be enjoyed after the concert. Gym classes were finally back in the gym after the staging and chairs were removed. Parent Advisory Council treated the school to a pizza lunch today. We enjoyed pizza, a granola bar and juice....yum yum. We are bringing home an ornament for the tree which was made during our school wide activity with our Big Buddies. We had a class meeting to end our week. At these meetings we individually share something we are happy or excited about and then we share something that may be worrying us. It is great to hear the kids talk about what is on their minds.

Here are our thoughts:
I am happy about the concert. I liked being on the stage. -Desi
When I got in the living room I saw my elf in the Kleenex box sleeping. His eyes were open. -Ben
I liked that we got to pick cookies after the concert. They were yummy and good. -Chase
My favourite part about the show was dancing on the stage and doing the Jingle Bell dance. -Charlotte
I liked the concert because we were dancing and we saw our parents. -Adria
I liked the ornaments we made with our Big Buddies. -Brooke
I liked the concert because we stood on the stage. -Brody
I am happy that I built something out of Lego at recess. I built a Bey Blade. -Marshall
I spoke on stage when it was the Christmas concert. I felt happy. -Tyson
I am happy because after school I am going to the MTS Centre with my friend and my brothers. I can see some of the Jets. -Jack
I am going to the MTS Centre with my brother's friend. My friend is coming with us too. I want to see some of the Jets players. -Andrew
I am excited for my birthday on February 10th. I am having a Halloween birthday party. -Blake
I am excited for Christmas. I get lots of presents. -Lily
I'm happy because at the Christmas concert I said something in the mic. -Biance
I am excited about the Christmas ornaments we made. I will hang it on my Christmas tree. -Theo
I was happy to make Christmas ornaments with my Big Buddy. -Ava

Enjoy the weekend everyone. I hope we all keep warm!
- Mrs. T :)

Five Full Days!

Meeting our Big Buddies in grade 4 and enjoying a Smile Cookie. 

Dot Day!

Book Sorting.

Sorting objects.

It was our first 5 day week in grade1! We continue to review expectations to be safe, responsible and respectful in all areas of our school and playground. We are settling in to the new routines in grade 1. As we are getting used to our classroom environment, students have come up with classroom jobs that will give everyone responsibility each day. These jobs may change throughout the year as we see fit. It is wonderful to see the kids getting involved in  helping our classroom run smoothly.

We read the book, The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. This book is one of my favourites. The students "made their mark" by creating Kandinsky circles. We also coloured a dot and used the Quiver app to bring our dots to life. We've been sorting objects in math and that led nicely into sorting our classroom library books. This is such a huge job that requires us all to work together. By having the students involved, they know what books we have in our classroom and where to find them. It's a fantastic process.

Here are our thoughts:
I liked making the Kandinsky circles. They were fun. -Bianca
I enjoyed reading because it is fun. -Tyson
I liked using pastels for art. -Ava
I played in the sandbox at recess. -Desi.
I like my teacher because she shows kindness to us and we show kindness to her. -Brooke
I liked making the Kandinsky circles. I worked hard. -Jack
I liked the Kandinsky circles because they were fun to make. -Blake
I liked making the circles. I liked all the colours. -Theo
It was fun doing sorting. We sorted books for our class library. - Marshall
I loved using the pastels. -Ben
I liked colouring with the pastels and colouring the dots and stuff. -Arianna
I liked seeing the dots come to life. It was cool. -Charlotte
I enjoyed my class job. I am super straightener. -Brody
I like my teacher because she is kind and does good stuff. -Adria
I liked seeing the dots move around. We had fun all these days. -Chase
I like being Lamp Lady. I turn off all the lights. -Lily
I liked doing the Kandinsky circles. -Andrew
I liked making the circles. They are pretty. -Stacey
I liked colouring the circles. -Dominic

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We were lucky to have the rain hold off today so we could be outside to get some fresh air and exercise. Enjoy the weekend everyone! Fingers crossed that the sunshine will be out!
- Mrs. T :)

Challenge: Get yourselves in order by height. 

All lined up and set for our first choir class!