This morning we edited our message for missing bossy r and sneaky, sly y words. We learned a Valentine's poem, "I Love You More Than Applesauce," and wrote our own versions in our journals. After recess we had literacy centers and guided reading, and began curling in phys ed. In math we played "Hearts in a Minute," a drawing game that helps develop our "make ten" and grouping efficiency. In the afternoon the grade ones got together to practice our songs and poems we are going to sing for the seniors tomorrow. We learned about Pop Art and one of its most famous artists, Andy Warhol, then created oil pastel pop art hearts inspired by Warhol's vibrantly contrasting colours and repetition.
Sight Words (We are working with these in our weekly poem)
We are focusing on "bossy r" and how it turns 'e,' 'i' and 'u' into growling pirate sounds!
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*Valentine's Day*
The grade ones will be celebrating Valentine's Day with a community field trip to spread a little love and cheer at the Atria Canyon Meadows retirement home. In the afternoon before PoWer Hour, students will have an opportunity to deliver Valentine's cards in mailboxes we are making on Monday. In that small block of time, we will also celebrate with a special snack. If you would like to contribute a healthy(ish) treat, please email Elysa or Melissa.
*Hundredth Day of School*
Can you believe February 21 will be the hundredth day of school!? That went fast! We will be concocting 100th Day Trail Mix, among many other hundred-themed activities, to celebrate. We ask that students please bring in a small-sized, non-nut snack item to contribute (roughly 2 or 3 cups should be perfect), as well as an egg carton cut down to 10 cups (serving as a ten frame) if possible. Students will measure out ten pieces of ten different snacks to enjoy a trail mix of exactly 100! Thank you so much for your help and contributions. The students love to be math chefs!
Some ideas for ingredients include, but are not limited to:
- mini pretzels
- pumpkin seeds
- raisins
- dried cranberries or other dried fruits
- banana chips
- goldfish crackers
- larger sized breakfast cereals (like shreddies or corn bran)
- dry roasted beans or peas
- puffed wheat
- corn nuts
- popcorn
- yogurt chips
- bagel crisps
*Pink Shirt Day*
Pink Shirt Day is a national campaign to stop bullying. February 22nd is PINK SHIRT DAY! Visit www.pinkshirtday.ca to find out more. Shirts can be purchased at this website or at local stores like London Drugs.
Mail Pockets
- No new mail went home today
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 14 - Visiting the Atria Retirement Home (9:30 - 11:30 am)
Feb. 16 and 17 - Teacher's Convention; no school for students
Feb. 20 - Family Day
Feb. 21 - Hundredth Day of School!!!
Daily Challenge
We learned the poem, "I Love You More Than Applesauce!" What do you love your family even more than?