Another Great Week

Our WOW  Wall is amazing.

We continue to work on our daily routines in grade 1. We talk a lot about expectations and doing our job. The week was full of new experiences and lots of fun. We had our first class meeting where we created a bracelet for the class. Each person selected a coloured bead to add to our bracelet. It will be used to pass around our circle so we know whose turn it is to share during class meetings. During this time we talk about feelings and show good listening skills as our friends share their thoughts.

Our beaded bracelet.

The Open House and BBQ was held on Wednesday. It was wonderful to see families join us as their children showed them around the classroom. The weather held out and it allowed everyone to connect with families and friends we may not have seen over the summer. Thanks for taking the time to be with us. You are all such a huge part of our BHS learning community.

Books sorting

How can these books be sorted?

As we build our reading stamina daily, students are selecting books from our class library. I overheard several kids asking, "Where does this book go?" That was the cue to start sorting our library books so all the kids know about the great reading choices they have. The labels for the tubs will be made by the kids and this will be a big help in our classroom library. It is a large task and one that we are working hard at.

Some of our sorted books

The Terry Fox run was a huge success. We have been talking about Terry Fox and sharing information about his life. Every year it is truly heartwarming to see how we continue to honour this great individual and the impact he has had on our country. Thanks to those who were able to join us to support a great cause.

Terry Fox assembly

Stretching before the run

Great effort everyone!

Here are our thoughts:
My hamster died yesterday. I am sad. I will miss Charles. -Joel
I ran for Terry Fox today. -Chelsea
I liked the food at the BBQ. -Kayley
Today is my birthday. I'm excited for my birthday party. -Claire
I like book sorting. It's my job to help in the classroom library. -Harlow
I went to the BBQ. I danced outside with my friends. -Laniah.
It was very fun to run. I had to run lots. -Marcus
Terry is taller than grade ones. I drew me and Terry running. -Grayson
I went to the BBQ. I met some new friends. -Sophie
The Terry Fox run was really fun. I was really tired after running. -Ella
The Terry Fox run was really great. I ran with my partner. -Willow
I had to run fast to catch up to my friends because they are so fast. I had a super great time. -Noah
I miss Terry Fox.- Mercedes
We sort books. I am good at book sorting. -Kalem
I liked the run. The Terry Fox run was fun. -Etta
I liked playing with my friend at the BBQ. -Shain
I ran with my brother. -Ryder
The run was really good because I needed energy to run. -Camden
I love Terry Fox so much. -Marley
I needed to be fast to keep up with my friend. I ran fast. -Everett

It is picture day on Monday. . . practice your smile! Have a  wonderful start to fall everyone!
-Mrs. T :)

Great Events at BHS

The week has been busy. It was so nice to see the families at our Open House and BBQ on Wednesday. We asked our Room 2 guests to write what their hopes were for their child this year. The comments warmed my heart. We will keep these rocks in a special place. The students toured their families around our classroom. A highlight for many was our WOW Wall. It is displaying work we are proud of. After the students selected what they wanted to put on the wall, we all looked at the display and said, "WOW!" If you were unable to attend last night, there is a handout that went home in your child's agenda so you will have the information that was shared.

Today we had our Terry Fox Run. We gathered in the gym and Mrs. Gale shared a story that her students had written and illustrated. This gave us a better idea about who Terry Fox was. We also watched a video about this amazing man's life. It is so wonderful that Terry's dream of raising money for cancer research continues to be supported by so many. Thank you for contributing to a great cause.

Here are our thoughts:
I liked the Terry Fox run because we ran and I liked running. -Charlotte
The barbecue was great. I loved it. -Brooke
I liked the Terry Fox run because we donate money to help people. Bianca
I liked the barbecue. I liked my hot dog and playing on the play structure. -Brody

Beautiful day to be outside getting exercise. 

I liked the Terry Fox run. We had a grade 5 helper run with us. I liked running with Jack. -Ben
I liked the Terry Fox run because I liked running with Andrew. -Tyson
The Terry Fox run was fun because I like running. -Ava

Our WOW Wall

I liked the Terry Fox run because I did a lot of running and laps. -Blake
I liked watching the video about Terry Fox. He had a bad leg. -Arianna
I liked the Terry Fox run because I ran with my friend. -Desi
The WOW Wall has beautiful work on it. -Adria
I liked running with Ben. -Jack
I liked running in the Terry Fox run. I run fast. -Stacey
I ran fast. -Dominic
I liked running the Terry Fox run with my brother and my mom. My brother is three. -Theo
The Terry Fox run was very fun. I did lots of laps. I felt great. -Chase
I liked stretching before we ran. -Lily
It was fun running with Tyson in the Terry Fox run. -Andrew

The first day of fall has brought us gorgeous weather. The changing leaves are so pretty all around us. I hope you are able to take time to enjoy the delights of this beautiful season.

Practice your smile for picture day on Monday!
-Mrs. T :)

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 :)

We had our Terry Fox Run this afternoon. We all met in the gym for an assembly and to watch a video about Terry Fox.



Warm up stretches

It was a warm, sunny day to be outside. The students sure worked up a sweat. They had to hang on tight to their maps as the wind was blowing. Great job to everyone for their hard work. It was nice to see the parents who were able to come out and cheer us on. Thank you also for donating to cancer research. Terry Fox was an incredible person with a big heart. I'm so glad we are doing our part to keep his memory alive and to keep his dream alive.

Students shared their thoughts about the run.

I ran hard. -Saydee
I ran with my friend Graysen. -Adam
It was hot out. -Brianna
I liked running for Terry Fox and I liked the video. -Diamond
I liked running for Terry Fox. -Andrew
I was sprinting. -Hunter
I ran fast. -Corri
I ran a lot. -Kyla
I ran with Adam. -Graysen
I was sweating and I ran hard. -Joshua
I ran so fast. - Alex
I ran as hard as I could even though it was hot. -Ezra
Shelby and Kyla let me run with them. We walked when we got tired. -Allie
I ran hard. -Maddox
I ran so fast. -Kody
I ran with Andrew and Ezra. -Dyson
I liked when I cheered for my dad. -Ashley
I ran with my grade 5 buddy, Dobie. -Kingston
It was hard to run that fast. -Ashton
I ran so fast with my friends Allie and Kyla and even though we were sweating we kept running fast. -Shelby
I ran fast. -Rylee
I was sweating. -Kayden
I ran 9 laps. - Xoie

Have a wonderful weekend. I sure hope this weather keeps up.
-Mrs. Tresoor