Thursday, 23 February 2017

What is new!


 Math
In Math, we are learning to add and subtract two digit numbers using a variety of strategies. Some of the strategies are:
·      Making Ten
·      Doubles
·      Doubles plus One
We will be solving word problems and learning how to figure out what each word problem is asking of us.





Language

In Writing, we are working on our persuasive letter writing unit.  Learning the different parts of a letter and what you need to include to persuade the reader your opinion is important.  Our next writing unit will be on non-fiction text features and why they are important to the reader. 
Science
In Science, we are starting our unit on Animals.  In this unit, we will be researching about different types of animals and what makes them special from other animals.  This will tie into our non-fiction writing unit.


        
Health
In Health, we are learning about Healthy Eating and about the four food groups – Fruits and Vegetables, Meat and Alternatives, Dairy Products, and Grains. 

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Curriculum Updates for December


Math
In Math, we are almost finished our Data Management Unit.  We have been creating survey questions, conducting surveys, displaying our data on graphs (pictographs, bar graphs, and line plots). We are also looking at other graphs and asking questions and writing true statements about the data presented.  Next week on Friday, December 9th there will be a Show What You Know for this unit.  Our next unit will be 2-Dimensional shapes! 

Language
In Writing, we have been learning about different genres like Mystery, Fairy Tales, Adventure, and Science Fiction.  We have read many different books to understand how each genre is different from others.  Then we are going to create a narrative in the genre we like the best. 

Science
In Science, we have finished our Movement Unit and started a new unit all about Liquids and Solids.  We will be doing many experiments to understand the characteristics of liquids and solids.

Health
In Health, we are beginning our unit on Healthy Eating and about the four food groups – Fruits and Vegetables, Meat and Alternatives, Dairy Products, and Grains. 

Winter Electives


Dear Parents:

We are in need parent volunteers to help with supervision of our Winter Electives at the Aurora Dome on Tuesday, January 10th, and on Monday, January 16th.  Parents will not be supervising a set group of students.  Instead, parents will be supervising a set station alongside school staff, as our students rotate through.  If you are able to assist on both days, please email Mrs. Vian at lindsay.vian@yrdsb.ca.  Please note that since volunteers will be working with groups of students, they must have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed through the York Region Police well in advance of the trip.  A Vulnerable Sector Check form can be picked up from our school’s office.

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Movie Night!

Movie Night is this Thursday, November 10th. There is still space available so if you have not sent in your RSVP form but would still like to attend please let your child's teacher know ASAP!

Tuesday, 1 November 2016

November Calendar

We will be hosting the Honesty Assembly with Mrs. Tassone's Class at the end of November.  The date is unknown right now, but will be communicated as soon as I know!