This morning we learned a new digraph: whispery /wh/. It is especially useful for question words. After editing our morning message for missing /wh/ chunks, we read our new question words poem, "All About You!" in different voices, and searched for /wh/. We learned that an interview is where we ask a variety of questions, and watched an example to prep for our literacy centers. Phys ed was very exciting -- we finally got to learn the safety rules and use the large gymnastics equipment! After recess, we had 2 rounds of literacy centers and guided reading. In the afternoon we did a 'math rocket' to practice showing our one more facts as quickly as we could. The students shared "Water Dance," which will be the inspiration for our school concert, in music. We played a one more/one less math game turning math stories into number equations with our grade 4 buddies. We finished our day with a superstorm to learn about community organizations and membership with all of the grade ones, and prepared for tomorrow morning's field trip to the Humane Society.
Mail Pockets
- No new mail went home today
Words of the Week
Each week we will focus on a set of high frequency words that we are using in our poems and morning message. Feel free to practice these and look for them in your own books! This week we are focusing on "whispery wh:"
how who what when where why which
Please and Thank You!
- Thank you for returning school Library books for Wednesday (our scheduled weekly exchange time is Wednesday afternoon).
- Please start thinking about a recipe that is a tradition in your family (could be cultural, or just something special to/enjoyed by your family). More info to come!
Volunteer Opportunities:
- We would love to welcome morning literacy volunteers into our classroom from 8:00 to 8:30 each morning. If there is one morning a week that works for you, wonderful, but drop-ins are always welcome, too! Just let me know the day before, please. This role will involve helping to create sight word rings, as well as reading one-on-one with students
- Due to an exciting guest speaker opportunity, our next Fish Creek ridge walk will be moved (tentatively, weather dependent) to Tuesday, January 23 at 1:00 pm. We would appreciate 3 volunteers joining us on this leisurely walk to observe seasonal winter changes.
Thank you very much for considering! Please email Elysa ([email protected]) or Danielle ([email protected]) if interested to confirm your availability.
Save the Date:
Grade one will be enjoying a Family Traditions Brunch on Friday, February 9. Families are welcome to attend! More information to come soon!
Upcoming Dates
Jan. 16 - Calgary Humane Society Field Trip
Jan. 17 - Subway Fun Lunch (must order by Friday, Jan. 12)
Jan. 23 - winter Ridge Walk (moved due to guest speaker on the 24th)
Jan. 25 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:30 - 7:30 pm)
Jan. 26 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 - 11:00 am) - *no school for students*
Jan. 31 - Edo Fun Lunch (must order by Friday, Jan. 26)
Feb. 1 - School Science Fair
Feb. 6 - Calgary Symphony Orchestra field trip
Feb. 7 - School Council at 6:30 pm
Feb. 9 - Grade One Family Traditions Brunch (more information to come, but mark your calendar, please!)
Feb. 13 - Atria Retirement Home volunteer visit (singing, sharing books, and crafting valentines with residents!) in the morning
Feb. 14 - Early Dismissal: 11:45 pm
Feb. 15 - 16 - Teacher's Convention - *no school for students*
Feb. 19 - Family Day - *no school*
Feb. 21 - Opa Fun Lunch (must order by Friday, Feb. 16)
Feb. 28 - Pink Shirt Day
Daily Challenge
What is something you would like to learn about the Human Society tomorrow?