The students were pretty excited for their nutritious and delicious pita program today! We first explored the idea of creating questions or problems that might result in a given solution/answer. For example, with the solution of "3 pickles," as a class we created and acted out possible math story questions that might result in that answer. During our Byblos Pita nutrition program, we learned about the 4 food groups and how each of them helps give our body unique things that our body needs to feel 'super powered!' The grade ones really enjoyed building their own healthy pita pockets, and many were inspired to try a healthy new food. Thank you for all of the contributions!!! In the afternoon the students watched Peter and the Wolf in Music. We had literacy centers (I am so impressed by the writing and team cooperation we are seeing during centers lately!), then finished our day with some more math. With a given answer of "4 clouds," from one of their classmates, the students created their own possible story problems. They practiced showing their thinking on the dot arrays we have been exploring.
Mail Pockets
- Byblos Pita bread -- enjoy!
- Tax receipts for noon hour supervision (if applicable)
Please and Thank You / Volunteer Opportunities
- We have been trying out literacy centres a little differently this week, having our neighbouring classes work separately, for smaller groups. Volunteer support would be GREATLY appreciated! Our class is doing literacy centres Friday 9:15 - 10:00. Please email me ([email protected]) if any of these times work…but drop-ins are always welcome, too!
- We would love to have morning reading volunteers to share books with students one-on-one, from 8:30-9:00 any day that it works for you!
- Thank you SO much for all of the help and support you consistently offer. I am amazed by (and extremely grateful for) the volunteer response we get in this classroom!
Parkland Winterfest
The Parkland Community Association will be hosting a Winterfest Celebration this Saturday, February 27th from 12-2PM. Bring the whole family down for some great activities including mini golf, petting zoo, crafts, games, and face painting. This is a free event that is being offered by the Parkland Community Association, and you do not have to be a Parkland resident to attend! While you’re there, come in and register your child for U6-U12 soccer. We will also be accepting non-perishable items for the local food bank.
FYI - Soccer is also open to nonresidents of Parkland.
http://www.parklandcommunityassociation.org/contact-us.html This link is to the website, but I don’t think it has info about Winterfest, so I just included the PCA address and contact info…
Hope to see you there!
Parkland Community Association
505 Parkvalley Road SE
403-278-5330
[email protected]
Upcoming Dates
- Feb. 25 - Byblos Pita Program (9:30)
- Mar. 2 – Fun Lunch – Booster Juice
- Mar. 16 – Fun Lunch – Taco Time
- Mar. 18 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
- Mar. 21-28 – Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
Daily Challenge
We learned about the 4 food groups in our Byblos program today: Fruits and Vegetables, Grains, Milk and Alternatives, and Meat and Alternatives. What is your favourite healthy food from each of these important groups?