Nov. 24 - 28

Learning Intentions: 

I can start every sentence with a capital letter. 

I can use capitals for names, places, and days of the week. 

I can end my sentences with the right punctuation (., !, ?). 

I can find and fix mistakes in sentences from a story. 

I can rewrite sentences to be clear, correct, and easy to read. 

This week in Literacy, students learned how to use capital letters and punctuation correctly as we started a unit centred on the Gingerbread Man story. We read and watched versions of The Gingerbread Man, and used a decodable version of the story to spot and fix sentences that were missing punctuation (periods, question marks and exclamation points). They practiced starting sentences with a capital letter, using capitals for names and places, and found misplaced capitals in sentences related to the story. Be sure to ask your child to show you how they can find and fix capital letters and punctuation mistakes at home. 

Learning Intentions: 

I can read and show numbers in different ways. 

I can use tens and ones (and hundreds in Grade 2) to build numbers. 

I can break numbers apart to show what each digit means. 

I can write numbers using place value, such as the expanded form. (Grade 2) 

I can explain my thinking when 

I compare and build numbers. 

This week in Math, students continued with their unit on Place Value. Grade 1 students explored numbers up to 100 and learned to represent numbers in different ways. They have also been practicing subitizing, which means quickly recognizing how many objects are in a group without counting them one by one. This is an important early numeracy skill that supports mental math and number sense. Grade 2 students worked with numbers up to 1000 and learned to break numbers (expanded form). We used songs, videos, stories, math games, and independent activities to help students strengthen these skills in fun and engaging ways. 

Spelling: 

We did not have our spelling check this week. We will use the same list as last week for our check on December 5th. 

Nov 17 - 21

Learning Intentions: 

I understand the purpose of a map and its different elements (legend, compass rose, etc.). 

I understand the directional terms (north, east, south, west). 

I can tell you about the Prairies and identify them as a physical region in Canada. 

I can tell you about the Arctic and identify it as a physical region in Canada. 

I can explain the importance of landmarks. 

I can explain the importance of landforms. 

I understand that some natural landmarks have indigenous names.  

This week in Social Studies, the students continued their My World unit. The students explored maps and their different parts while also learning a fun song to help them remember the directions (Never Eat Soggy Waffles!). They looked into Indigenous landmarks across Canada, such as Big Rock and the Okotoks Erratic. Later in the week, the students learned about the Prairies and the Arctic as physical regions in Canada. They will continue to look at some additional physical regions and will end their My World unit on Thursday with a check-in. 

Learning Intentions: 

I can learn how to swim! 

I can listen to and follow instructions to keep myself and others safe. 

I can explore different forms of movement, such as swimming.

This week, all the students ventured off to Sir Winston Churchill for swimming lessons. The students were very brave and had a blast in the pool. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this week-long field trip possible! We appreciate you! 

Learning Intentions: I can tell you what place value is. 

I can identify numbers up to 1000 (Grade 2). 

I can identify numbers up to 100 (Grade 1). 

I can use base-ten blocks to represent different numbers. 

I can use a place value chart to represent different numbers. 

The students started their unit on Place Value this week. The grade ones focused on understanding and representing numbers to 100 in various ways, while the grade twos focused on numbers to 1000. Through songs, videos, stories, games and independent activities, the students practiced these skills this week. We will continue our Place Value study next week. 

Spelling:

At the end of the week, students will bring home spelling words for them to study for the following week. Please support your child and help them practice the words.