Feb. 14

Feb 14

Today we created some beautiful art work in the style of Jim Dine. We used oil pastel to create stunning hearts. Before we started our final piece we practiced different oil pastel techniques then discussed colour combinations that would go well. Once our final art pieces where completed we wrote kindness notes/compliments  to our classmates around the art work.  

2) Evergreen Theater: is performing at the school on February 22nd

Feb. 7

Feb 7

Today we started an amazing art project where we are working with wire to create sports figurines. We explored the different sports that are happening during the Olympics and picked a sport that is apart of the Olympics.

1) Class picture day: is tomorrow

2) One World Drumming: If you would like more information about what the student did today please follow the link to access Ms. Mann's blog. 

On February 8^th – 9^th, parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a sharing of the student’s work from the week.  Families are encouraged to attend the class that their child(ren) is in.  The schedule will be:

Thursday, February 8th				Friday, February 9th
Time	Grade	Teacher		Time	Grade	Teacher
9:10	K	Ms. Mercer AM		9:10	1	Ms. Daniels
9:40	K	Ms. Power AM		9:45	1	Mr. Pereira
				10:20	1	Ms. Plaxin
1:00	K	Ms. Power PM		10:55	1	Ms. Quesnel
1:30	K	Ms. Dixon PM		11:30	1	Ms. Cook
2:00	K	Ms. Mercer PM		12:05	1	Ms. MacDonald

We are very grateful to the Royal Oak School Council and the Parent Fundraising Committee who provided the funding for this residency.  We know that our students are in for an exciting week of drumming and music instruction!

3) Canadian Red: On Friday Ms. Hennicks our gym teacher is asking that all students wear red and white to show their support of the Olympic Athletes.

4) 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.

5) No school: February 15th and 16th due to teachers convention as well as Feb 19th due to Family Day.

February 5 - Note from Ms. Mann

From the music room...

NOTE:

On February 8^th – 9^th, parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a sharing of the student’s work from the week.  Families are encouraged to attend the class that their child(ren) is in.  The schedule will be:

Thursday, February 8th				Friday, February 9th
Time	Grade	Teacher		Time	Grade	Teacher
9:10	K	Ms. Mercer AM		9:10	1	Ms. Daniels
9:40	K	Ms. Power AM		9:45	1	Mr. Pereira
				10:20	1	Ms. Plaxin
1:00	K	Ms. Power PM		10:55	1	Ms. Quesnel
1:30	K	Ms. Dixon PM		11:30	1	Ms. Cook
2:00	K	Ms. Mercer PM		12:05	1	Ms. MacDonald

We are very grateful to the Royal Oak School Council and the Parent Fundraising Committee who provided the funding for this residency.  We know that our students are in for an exciting week of drumming and music instruction!

Feb. 3

1) One World Drumming: On February 9th at 11:30 - 12:00  parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a sharing of the student’s work from the week.  Please note this time is dedicated to our classroom.  Each class will have their own 30 minute sharing block.  

3) Valentine's Day: For Valentine's 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.

January 31

We are starting our wrestling unit in gym.  For all students safety all bracelets, watches, necklaces, hoodies will need to be taken off.  Please ensure that these items are not worn to school or can be removed an placed in the students' backpacks for the duration of gym.

Today we posted a math investigation on IRIS. Take some time to watch the video and write back to your child. We were working very hard at organizing our work to prove how many ways there are to make 10.

 Valentine's day: For Valentine's day students will be participating in a kindness art project where students will have the opportunity to write positive 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 and use Valentine's Day as a teachable moment to deepen students understanding around kindness,  caring and creating a positive classroom environment.    Please do not send commercial valentines.  Thank you for your cooperation.

January 30

We are continuing to work on writing our fairy tales.  All of our planning is complete and now we are starting to put the pieces together.  I'm looking forward to reading their completed stories.

In Inquiry we are looking more closely at the "Helpers" in our community and how they work to meet our needs.

As the weather is turning colder once again please make sure your children are dress for the weather. We do spend time outside everyday!!

Toys, Watches and others distractions

We are asking everyone to be thoughtful about the items in students’ backpacks. We all know that toys should not be brought into school, but also items that can become a distraction or reason for disagreements. For example, lately we noticed a few students sharing marbles, small toys, bracelets, lip balm, necklaces and others items. First, lost or broken items result in very sad feelings. Second, it can result in discussions about the ownership of such items. Finally, it take away the attention and focus they should be directing to their learning.

Our classrooms are filled with items to keep us busy. Therefore, toys, watches, bracelets, ‘special’ notepads or pens, electronics, cards, and others objects should stay at home. Special items may be brought to share during Circle of Courage, but they must be kept in a safe place until the end of the day!

Once again, the reason this has always been a school policy is that it causes problems when things get lost, broken, cause disagreements and become a distraction.

****Home Reading****

Please send back clear home reading book bags every Tuesday and Thursday to get your new books! The volunteers exchange the books in the morning so it is important that students hand them in first thing when they arrive.

Upcoming Dates:

1) One World Drumming: is starting next week from February 5th-9th.  We will be having a sharing time for parents to see what we have learned on Friday, February 9 from 11:30 - 12:05.  Please join us in the music room if you are free at that time.  

2) Book Truck: for returning books only is Feb 7th.  Our next scheduled visit time is on February 21.  

3) Class Picture day: Feb 8th.  

4) Snack Day - February 14 - Notices were sent home last week for all upcoming snack and fun lunch days.

5) Teachers Convention - Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 Non-Instructional Day. No school for students

January 29

Today we wrote a descriptive paragraph using a picture prompt and posted this on Iris as our January writing sample.  We also each posted a comment on what we thought we did well at on this task.   Take some time and log on to take a look at your child's writing sample. Perhaps you can make a writing goal with your child and post it as well.  

Up coming events:

1) One World Drumming: is starting next week from February 5th-9th.  We will be having a sharing time for parents to see what we have learned on Friday, February 9 from 11:30 - 12:05.  Please join us in the music room if you are free at that time.  

2) Book Truck: for returning books only is Feb 7th.  Our next scheduled visit time is on February 21.  

3) Class Picture day: Feb 8th.