Today we posted a math investigation on IRIS. Take some time to check it out and write back to your child. We where working very hard at organizing the different ways to make 10 to prove how many ways there are to make 10.
1) Buddy board game: For the month of February students are being asked to bring in their favourite board game to share and teach to their grade 3 buddy. This will be starting on February 1st and will be held every Thursday. 2) Valentines day: For Valentines day students will be participating in a kindness art project where students will have the opportunity to write kindness notes on a piece of art to their classmates. This activity is being done in lieu of handing out valentines to assist in reducing waste. Please do not send commercial valentines as we will not be passing them out. Thank you for your cooperation.
Up coming events: 1) One World Drumming: is starting next week from Jan 5th-9th. 2) Book Truck: for returning books only is Feb 7th. 3) Class Picture day: Feb 8th.
Today we posted our January descriptive writing sample and wrote a comment about what we did well in our writing. Take some time and log on to take a look at your child's writing sample. Perhaps you can make a goal with your child. You can also take a look at the comment Ms. MacDonald wrote about your inquiry poster.
Up coming events: 1) One World Drumming: is starting next week from Jan 5th-9th. 2) Book Truck: for returning books only is Feb 7th. 3) Class Picture day: Feb 8th.
Today in math while we were finding all of the ways to make 8 we discovered some really cool number patterns. Ask me about the patterns we discovered? Take a look at the picture below and figure out the patterns we saw.
1) Literacy Week: Wear your pajama's tomorrow, bring your favourite book and a stuffy.
2) No school Friday: due to a professional development day
Today in inquiry we began to learn about the needs and wants of a community and what would improve the quality of life for people living in the community. Ask me about some of the needs and wants in a community.
1) Scholastic book orders: are due tomorrow. Please make sure to return your book orders and pay online.
2) Literacy Week Kick off was today: Tomorrow students will be joining Ms. Sparks for a read aloud.
3) No school: on Friday due to a professional Development day.
Today we made an IRIS post. Take a look and learn about why you should live in the community your child would like to live in.
1) Scholastic book orders: went home yesterday. If you would like to make a order please pay online and send in your order form by Jan 23rd.
2) Literacy Week:is happening next week from Jan 22nd to 25th. Each day there will be different literacy based activities taking place. Monday Jan 22 - kick off -Wear you Royal Oak Blue - Take a tour of the teachers favourite books Tuesday Jan 23 - Read aloud with MS. Sparks Wednesday Jan 24 - Teacher shares their faviourite book with their buddy class Thursday Jan 25 - Pajama Day - Bring a stuffy and your favourite book from home.
Today in writing we started learning about fairy tales and what components are in a fairy tale. Ask me about what makes a fairy tale. Soon we will even have the chance to write our own fairy tales!
1) Literacy Night: Thursday Jan 18th from 6:30-7:30
Yesterday we explored Friendly Numbers in Math. These are very important addition sentences to learn as they can help us add larger numbers. We learned that you can flip flop and an addition sentence to create another addition sentence. You can help me learn these addition sentences so that I can recall them quickly. Challenge: What are the friendly numbers/addition sentences for ____? Insert a larger number such as 20 or 15.
1. Gymnastics Unit: please make sure your child is dressed appropriately. Please refer to previous post for more information.
2. Literacy Night: Thursday Jan 18th from 6:30-7:30. We would love to see you all there. Please refer to previous post for more information.
Today in Inquiry we read the book Town Mouse Country Mouse by Jan Brett. Following the book we discussed the pros and cons to living in either the town or country and even had to convince our classmates to either live in the town or the country. Over the weekend students have been tasked with thinking about where they would prefer to live and why. They have been encouraged to speak with their parents about the pros and cons to living in the city or country.
1) Gymnastics Unit:
Dear Parents
We have started our gymnastics unit in our regularly scheduled Physical Education classes. This unit will run until the end of January. Safety procedures are being carefully covered with each class. While students in elementary school are not expected to change their clothing for gym, I do talk to them about being dressed in preparation to participate. Please consider the following when sending your child to school:
• Clothing that allows freedom of movement (no special uniforms or outfits are required – sweats and a t-shirt work best).
• Loose fitting/baggy clothing may get caught on equipment when climbing.
• Tucking shirts in may help to prevent an accident.
• All jewelry that could get caught on equipment should be removed (left in classrooms or left at home). e.g. watches, rings, necklaces, etc...
• Students with long hair should have their hair tied back. Tying hair back with elastics is recommended.
• Students may wear shorts under clothing if they wish.
• Students will participate in bare feet unless there is a medical reason (warts).
Please be aware that students have Phys. Ed class each day. Students will be reminded that they must remain very quiet while participating on the climbing equipment. Sudden noises could startle a student using the equipment and result in a fall.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thank you in advance for your understanding in helping to ensure the safety of our students.
Sincerely,
Helen Hennick
2) Literacy Night: Royal Oak School is pleased to be hosting a ‘Literacy Night’ onThursday, January 18th from 6:30-7:30pm. During this evening we will be exploring “Literacy in Your Life”, where you will be able to participate in and incorporate new and exciting literacy activities into your daily lives as a family.
To begin the evening we will have a quick stand-up assembly followed by a variety of sessions hosted by our teachers in different classrooms around the school. Resources and suggestions for each activity will be provided at each session. The Calgary Public Library and Calgary Reads will also be joining us this evening in the Gathering Space.
We look forward to spending a joyful and engaging evening of literacy with you and your families!
We have started our gymnastics unit in our regularly scheduled Physical Education classes. This unit will run until the end of January. Safety procedures are being carefully covered with each class. While students in elementary school are not expected to change their clothing for gym, I do talk to them about being dressed in preparation to participate. Please consider the following when sending your child to school:
• Clothing that allows freedom of movement (no special uniforms or outfits are required – sweats and a t-shirt work best).
• Loose fitting/baggy clothing may get caught on equipment when climbing.
• Tucking shirts in may help to prevent an accident.
• All jewelry that could get caught on equipment should be removed (left in classrooms or left at home). e.g. watches, rings, necklaces, etc...
• Students with long hair should have their hair tied back. Tying hair back with elastics is recommended.
• Students may wear shorts under clothing if they wish.
• Students will participate in bare feet unless there is a medical reason (warts).
Please be aware that students have Phys. Ed class each day. Students will be reminded that they must remain very quiet while participating on the climbing equipment. Sudden noises could startle a student using the equipment and result in a fall.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thank you in advance for your understanding in helping to ensure the safety of our students.
Sincerely,
Helen Hennick
2) Literacy Night: Royal Oak School is pleased to be hosting a ‘Literacy Night’ onThursday, January 18th from 6:30-7:30pm. During this evening we will be exploring “Literacy in Your Life”, where you will be able to participate in and incorporate new and exciting literacy activities into your daily lives as a family.
To begin the evening we will have a quick stand-up assembly followed by a variety of sessions hosted by our teachers in different classrooms around the school. Resources and suggestions for each activity will be provided at each session. The Calgary Public Library and Calgary Reads will also be joining us this evening in the Gathering Space.
We look forward to spending a joyful and engaging evening of literacy with you and your families!
Today we learned two new games in math to help us recognize numbers at a glance. Ask me about which game I played today and what I have to do.
In the afternoon during inquiry we learned about rural and urban communities and started to work on a Visual Journal page to show our understanding. Ask me about the differences between Rural and urban communities.
1) Book Truck: Is canceled for tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please note that any book truck books will not be charged overdue fees.
2) Report Card Envelopes: Thank you to everyone who has returned their envelope so far. If you have not had a chance yet please return your envelope as soon as possible.
3) Literacy Night: Royal Oak School is pleased to be hosting a ‘Literacy
Night’ on Thursday, January 18th from 6:30-7:30pm. During
this evening we will be exploring “Literacy in Your Life”, where you
will be able to participate in and incorporate new and exciting literacy
activities into your daily lives as a family.
To begin the evening we will have a quick
stand-up assembly followed by a variety of sessions hosted by our teachers in
different classrooms around the school. Resources and suggestions for each
activity will be provided at each session. The Calgary Public Library and Calgary
Reads will also be joining us this evening in the Gathering Space.
We look forward to spending a joyful and engaging evening of literacy
with you and your families!
Welcome back! We had an excellent first day back after the break. We started a new schedule and now have music and gym in the afternoon instead of the morning.
In writing, we are journaling about what we did over the winter break.
In math we are starting to learning about subitizing which is recognizing the amount of something right away. Below is a video to help us with our subitizing.
Then in the afternoon we examined several pictures that depicted farm land as well as very busy cities and recorded what we saw, thought, and wondered. Tomorrow we are going to be learning about the difference between urban and rural communities.
1. Book Truck: The book Truck will be coming to ROS on January 10th and 24th. If students have books they need to return they may bring them on these days to return. Students will not be taking any books out.
2. Literacy Night: Is Jan 18th. Please stay posted for further details.
