The grade ones did an outstanding job in their writing this morning! We discussed advertisements, and how businesses and organizations use them to convince people that they will best meet their wants and needs. We looked at a few commercials and ads for inspiration, then wrote our own in our journals. They were very persuasive! After recess we worked on our drama and dance pieces, as well as practicing our songs for the Celebration of Learning. In the afternoon, the students enjoyed 'The Dinosaur Song' in music, then learned and played a new math game to help us review our make-ten buddy pairs. After playing "Make, Tell, and Show" -- a play-doh word work and printing game -- the grade ones enjoyed some well deserved "pickle" time!
Mail Pockets
- No new mail went home today
Please and Thank You / Volunteer Opportunities
The grade ones have been doing a wonderful job planning a community. They are very excited to turn their ideas and designs into 3-D models! We will be building this week and next in the Idea Lab and our classroom. We have many materials, but if your child has their heart set on a specific material or items, please feel free to send them from home. Thank you!
1) Students will continue building their community models in the Idea Lab on Tuesday, May 3 from 9:45 to 11:00. We would very much appreciate volunteer support during these exciting, engaging, and bustling times!
2) We are looking for 3 or 4 volunteers to join us on a lovely and relaxing walk to the Ridge on Wednesday, May 4 at 1:15 pm, to observe seasonal changes of spring.
3) We are also looking for 2 more volunteers to accompany our full day field trip on Tuesday, May 17 to the Grain Academy and Stampede Grounds to learn about our community's rural past.
4) We would gratefully welcome 4 volunteers to join us on a Suburban Community Tour around our school's neighborhood on Monday, June 6.
5) The grade one Urban Community Tour will be on Tuesday, June 14. This is a while away, but we are hoping for 10-12 volunteers to make it as smooth an experience as possible. It is always a highlight for grade one students and parents, so we hope you can join us!
Celebration of Learning: Thursday, May 5
The grade ones will be excited to share their community building project from 6 - 6:30, and a performance from 6:30(ish) to 7:00(ish). They are encouraged to dress up as a favourite community helper for the evening!
Volunteer Tea
Prince of Wales volunteers are out-of-this-world incredible! We are excited to thank you for all that you do with a breakfast tea, held Friday, May 13th from 8:00 - 9:15 am. We will be offering childcare at this time. Please RSVP as soon as possible, and please let me know if your invite and rsvp form did not make it home! :)
Upcoming Dates
- May 4 – Field Trip – Spring Ridge Walk – 2:00 – 3:00pm
- May 5 – Grade One/Two – Celebration of Learning
- May 11 – Fun Lunch – Mucho Burrito
- May 13 – Volunteer Tea
- May 17 – Field Trip – Grain Academy
- May 20 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
- May 23 – Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL
- May 25 – Fun Lunch – Edo
- June 3 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
- June 6 – Field Trip – Suburban Community Tour
- June 7 – Bike to School Day
- June 8 – Fun Lunch – Boston Pizza
- June 14 – Field Trip – Urban Community Tour
- June 22 – Fun Lunch – Extreme Pita
- June 23 – Field Trip – Summer Ridge Walk
- June 27 – Sport’s Day
- June 27 – NOON DISMISSAL
- June 28 – Appeals Day
- June 29 – Org. Day
Daily Challenge
What challenges did you encounter while building your design in the Idea Lab yesterday? How did you face them?