Hi everyone,
I can't believe that we are down to two. Just two days left with this bunch. This year has been one of my favourites. I know as teachers, we aren't supposed to say that, but I have really enjoyed teaching this group. We have been able to do so many things because of their curiosity, kindness and willingness to listen and learn. I have also learned a lot this year. I've watched some of my repeat students grow so much and become leaders within our 2/3 class. Thanks to you all as parents/guardians for encouraging and being supportive of our learning mission this year. I'm learning that being a parent of a school age child can be a balancing act- Kudos to you all! Thanks for joining our adventure this year. I have enjoyed getting to know all of you as well.
As our year winds down we will be cleaning out desks and sending items home. I'm going to try and spread it out from now till Thursday so that your child isn't trying to carry a backpack that feels like it has bricks in it. Amazing how much stuff you can store in a desk over 10 months!
Lastly, I have accumulated an awful lot of pictures, videos and things from this year. I'd really like to share it with you all. I have been thinking about how to do that in the best way possible. I am aware of not wanting any of the kids pictures floating around the internet etc. but I have some great shots from this year. If you are interested, please let me know and I will either give you a jump drive to download from or I can set up a dropbox account that gives you access to the photos. What do you think?
I also welcome any feedback you may have from this year.
We will be having a class party on Thursday. If you are able to send in a treat (healthy or otherwise) it would be appreciated. Just remember it needs to be nut free!
Thanks so much,
Alana
P.S. WE will be having a year end assembly on Thursday morning. It will be a long one- you are welcome to attend if you wish!
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
9 Days left? How can that be?
As the title of this post says, "9 Days Left!" This is crazy to me. It seems that this last half of the year has just flown by. The next two weeks are jam packed. Today was supposed to be Jump Rope and Pan Am Games day but the rain has dampened the Pan Am part. We are going into the gym to do our jumping after recess.
It is nice to see so many house colours today in our class. The next (and final) spirit dress up day is next Friday- Crazy Patterns Day.
In language we are working on writing our own version of "If I owned a Candy Factory" written by James Walker Stevenson and illustrated by James Stevenson. Students have been creating their own two pages and we are going to combine them all into a class book. We are still working on persuasive writing and reading texts that also present two sides of an argument or issue. I can see how these kids could be quite convincing at home!
In math we are working on transformations (a really big word for movement). Students have worked with pattern blocks to create rotations (turns), translations (slides) and reflections (flips). Everyone did really well with probability and the concepts seemed to be easy for the students to understand.
Thank you for helping your child to remember their homework. We usually have most of the blue folders return on Friday.
In Social Studies grade three students have been completing their Pioneer Village maps, We had a fantastic trip to the museum where we learned about the First Nations and Pioneers. I think that the school house was a fan favourite. Thanks to Mandy for joining us. Grade twos are learning about holidays from different countries. They will be presenting the information that they find and details about the holiday like foods eaten, costumes worn, etc. Our Grade Two Elephant Thoughts presentation was amazing. Students got to see a snake, turtle and Bearded dragon. We also worked with dry ice and other potions. You likely also heard that we played small games of laser tag in the darkness of the gym. An excellent day of learning and discovering!
With Mr. Powell in Science, students are finishing up units on plants and animals. They have really enjoyed learning with Mr. Powell on Day 4.
I look forward to the next nine days- I have really enjoyed this group of kids and we have done a lot of great things together this year. We will have a year end celebration on the final day. If you can send in a snack/treat that would be great.
Just to recap some events that will be happening:
* Bike Day, June 18 - students must have permission forms, bike and helmet to participate. A note came home about this, please let me know via agenda if you didn't get it.
* June 19- Crazy Pattern Day
*June 25 - Last Day of School (assembly in am. All invited)
Cheers,
Alana
It is nice to see so many house colours today in our class. The next (and final) spirit dress up day is next Friday- Crazy Patterns Day.
In language we are working on writing our own version of "If I owned a Candy Factory" written by James Walker Stevenson and illustrated by James Stevenson. Students have been creating their own two pages and we are going to combine them all into a class book. We are still working on persuasive writing and reading texts that also present two sides of an argument or issue. I can see how these kids could be quite convincing at home!
In math we are working on transformations (a really big word for movement). Students have worked with pattern blocks to create rotations (turns), translations (slides) and reflections (flips). Everyone did really well with probability and the concepts seemed to be easy for the students to understand.
Thank you for helping your child to remember their homework. We usually have most of the blue folders return on Friday.
In Social Studies grade three students have been completing their Pioneer Village maps, We had a fantastic trip to the museum where we learned about the First Nations and Pioneers. I think that the school house was a fan favourite. Thanks to Mandy for joining us. Grade twos are learning about holidays from different countries. They will be presenting the information that they find and details about the holiday like foods eaten, costumes worn, etc. Our Grade Two Elephant Thoughts presentation was amazing. Students got to see a snake, turtle and Bearded dragon. We also worked with dry ice and other potions. You likely also heard that we played small games of laser tag in the darkness of the gym. An excellent day of learning and discovering!
With Mr. Powell in Science, students are finishing up units on plants and animals. They have really enjoyed learning with Mr. Powell on Day 4.
I look forward to the next nine days- I have really enjoyed this group of kids and we have done a lot of great things together this year. We will have a year end celebration on the final day. If you can send in a snack/treat that would be great.
Just to recap some events that will be happening:
* Bike Day, June 18 - students must have permission forms, bike and helmet to participate. A note came home about this, please let me know via agenda if you didn't get it.
* June 19- Crazy Pattern Day
*June 25 - Last Day of School (assembly in am. All invited)
Cheers,
Alana
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