Boat materials - May 2 ,2023

 

Hello Families,

I can't believe we're in the single digit-countdown for weeks of school left - only 9 and we have a lot to learn still! 

This week in math, students were really excited to start learning about fractions. Fractions are a new concept for grade 1 and 2 students as it was not taught until grade 3 in the old curriculum. If students in grade 1 are showing a strong understanding of halves, they will have the opportunity to explore fractions further alongside the grade 2s!  We started with a pre-assessment and learned about equal and unequal parts. Students then began learning about numerators and denominators. We continue to work on addition and subtraction as well.

During our morning task, students continue to work on identifying nouns, verbs and adjectives. 

In literacy this week we have been talking about r-controlled vowels. We reviewed the "ar" sound with our Animated Literacy character Arnie Ardvark and will be talking about the "or" sound with Orty Orsen. Next week we will continue learning about er, ir, and ur which are a bit trickier because they all sound the same! 

In science we investigated objects that float and sink. We This week we will begin learning about buoyancy. tested these items: oil, shell, rock, popsicle stick, cork, pipe cleaner, paper clip, crayon, Lego and a plastic spoon. 

Upcoming Building Project

Next week, students will be designing and building a boat. Start collecting items that you think would work well for boat building - we will be designing on Monday May 8 and building on Tuesday May 9! 

Important Dates

Upcoming Dates

• Every Monday - Card Club & Drama Club (for those who have signed up)
• Wednesday, May 3rd - Hats On for Mental Health
• Friday, May 5th - PD Day - No School 
• Thursday, May 18th - Subway Fun Lunch
• Wednesday, May 17th - Honey Merchant In-Class Field Trip (8:15-9:45am) 1 or 2 volunteers needed - please email!
• Monday, May 22nd - Victoria Day - No School
• Monday, May 29th - PD Day - No School 
• Thursday, June 1st - Mary Browns Fun Lunch
• Friday, June 9th - PD Day - No School
• Thursday, June 15th - Papa Johns Fun Lunch
• Tuesday, June 13th - Fish Creek Field Trip (room 10 & 12) - Save the date! More info to come

Grade 1/2 Singing Club

 

Grade 1/2 students have the opportunity to join singing club. This club will run on Wednesdays during lunch recess. If your child is interested in joining, they are committing to attend every Wednesday from May 3^rd – June 7^th. Students will be preparing a song to sing for our LBS Volunteer Tea. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kawchuk or Ms. Midgley.

 

Thank you!