Mrs. Blair's SK Class: January 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020

Fantastic Friday!

We started our morning with a awards ceremony for the month of January, congratulations to all the Risk Taker award winners! We also enjoyed Reading Buddies with the grade 4 students and Show & Share presentations.

Inquiry into Language
The students worked with partners to complete an I Spy writing activity. The students had to write down and match pictures and short words that they found around the classroom.

Inquiry into Math
The students were focused on their Subtraction Math Tests today.

Unit of Inquiry
The students worked in groups and practiced their problem solving skills, matching picture cards and words together. Each group also had to present their work in front of their peers.

Gym
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French
Please visit Mlle. Jessica's teacher blog.

Reminders:

February 3rd- in class oral competition
February 6th- school oral competition
February 13th-100th Day of School & Spirit Day (students may dress in Valentine's Day colours/theme)
February 14th-Valentine's Day & PD Day (No school).
February 17th- Family Day & No school
February 25th-Casual Day
February 26th-Spelling Test & Pink Shirt Day

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Tremendous Thursday!

Inquiry into Language
The students worked with partners to complete sort words with missing beginning blend sounds. The SK's practiced their reading and printing skills with a matching activity sheet.

Inquiry into Math
The students continued reviewing single digit subtraction equations and strategies. Our class enjoyed collaborating with Ms. Bannon's class and worked on solving subtraction questions together.

Unit of Inquiry
We continued our Winter theme and continued working on a five senses writing booklet activity.

Gym
Please visit Ms. V's teacher blog.

French
Please visit Mlle. Jessica's teacher blog.

Reminders:

January 31st-Subtraction Test
February 3rd- in class oral competition
February 6th- school oral competition
February 13th-100th Day of School & Spirit Day (students may dress in Valentine's Day colours/theme)
February 14th-Valentine's Day & PD Day (No school).
February 17th- Family Day & No school
February 25th-Casual Day
February 26th-Spelling Test & Pink Shirt Day
February 31-Subtraction Test

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Wonderful Wednesday!

Inquiry into Language
The students were introduced to the formation and sound of the blend NG. The SK's worked with partners to sound out and spell words that begin and end with NG words as a class on the board and worked on their printing books.

Inquiry into Math
The students continued reviewing single digit subtraction equations and strategies. The students worked with partners using manipulatives and practiced with an activity sheet.

Unit of Inquiry
We continued our Winter theme and worked on a writing booklet that also explored using our five senses. The students brainstormed ideas and practiced their sentence writing skills.

Gym
Please visit Ms. V's teacher blog.

Music
Please visit Mrs. McMillan's teachers blog.

French
Please visit Mlle. Jessica's teacher blog.

Reminders:

January 30th-Casual Day
January 31st-Subtraction Test
February 3rd- in class oral competition
February 6th- school oral competition
February 13th-100th Day of School & Spirit Day (students may dress in Valentine's Day colours/theme)
February 14th-Valentine's Day & PD Day (No school).
February 17th- Family Day & No school
February 25th-Casual Day
February 26th-Spelling Test & Pink Shirt Day
February 31-Subtraction Test

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Terrific Tuesday!

Inquiry into Language
The students reviewed the formation and sound of the blend TH. The SK's worked with partners to sound out and math TH words with the correct picture with a cutting and pasting activity.

Inquiry into Math
The students continued reviewing single digit subtraction equations and strategies. The students worked with partners using manipulatives and practiced with an activity sheet.

Unit of Inquiry
We continued our Winter theme and worked on a tree art activity. The students used construction paper, white paint and Q-tips to create their winter tree and snow art piece.

Gym
Please visit Ms. V's teacher blog.

French
Please visit Mlle. Jessica's teacher blog.

Reminders:

January 28th & 29th-Bake sale
January 29th- January Spelling Test
January 30th-Casual Day
January 31st-Subtraction Test
February 13th-100th Day of School & Spirit Day (students may dress in Valentine's Day colours/theme)
February 14th-Valentine's Day & PD Day (No school).
February 17th- Family Day & No school
February 25th-Casual Day
February 26th-Spelling Test & Pink Shirt Day
February 31-Subtraction Test

Monday, January 27, 2020

Motivated Monday!

We started our morning with a fun Chinese New Year dragon dance, presented by the grade 2 students!

Inquiry into Language
The students were introduced to the formation and sound of the blend TH. The SK's worked with partners to sound out and spell words that begin and end with TH words as a class on the board and worked on their printing books.

Inquiry into Math
The students continued reviewing single digit subtraction equations and strategies. The students worked with partners using manipulatives and practiced with an activity sheet.

Unit of Inquiry
We continued our Winter theme and worked on a reading comprehension writing activity. The students practiced their reading skills and read a short winter themed sentences and answered questions about what they read.

Gym
Please visit Ms. V's teacher blog.

Music
Please visit Mrs. McMillan's teachers blog.

French
Please visit Mlle. Jessica's teacher blog.

Reminders:

January 28th & 29th-Bake sale
January 29th- January Spelling Test
January 30th-Casual Day
January 31st-Subtraction Test
February 13th-100th Day of School & Spirit Day (students may dress in Valentine's Day colours/theme)
February 14th-Valentine's Day & PD Day (No school).
February 17th- Family Day & No school
February 25th-Casual Day
February 26th-Spelling Test & Pink Shirt Day
February 31-Subtraction Test

Friday, January 24, 2020

Fun Friday!

The students enjoyed purchasing healthy treats from Ms. Gandy's farmers market today. The students who presented their Show & Share for the blend sounds IGH & OA, did a great job!

Inquiry into Language
The students worked on a writing pre-test for term 2.

Inquiry into Math
The students continued to review what they already learned about single digit subtraction equations and strategies. The students worked with partners using manipulatives and white boards to answer a subtraction activity sheet.

Unit of Inquiry
We continued learning more about the season Winter and worked in groups to problem solve a hot chocolate letter and picture matching game.

Gym
Please visit Ms. V's teacher blog.

French
Please visit Mlle. Jessica's teacher blog.

Important Dates:

January 28th & 29th-Bake sale
January 29th- January Spelling Test
February 13th-100th Day of School & Spirit Day (students may dress in Valentine's Day colours/theme)
February 14th-Valentine's Day & PD Day (No school).
February 17th- Family Day & No school
February 25th-Casual Day
February 26th-Spelling Test & Pink Shirt Day
February 31-Subtraction Test

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Unit of Inquiry

Sharing the Planet:

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution

Central Idea: Farms are providers of many of our daily nutritional needs.

Lines of Inquiry:

· The steps involved in getting food to our tables

· The inquiry into the benefits of edible plant parts.

· Into why we need a variety of different farms.

Where We are in Place and Time:

An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Central Idea: The exploration of our solar system can lead to a better understanding of our place in the universe.

Lines of Inquiry:

· The importance of the sun and moon.

· Our place in our solar system.

· Characteristics of planets, moons and star

Who We Are:

An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; Personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

Central Idea: A community’s members are responsible for working together, in order to establish a common purpose.

Lines of Inquiry:

· The people who make up our community.

· The role of community members.

· Into global communities.

How We Express Ourselves:

An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic

Central Idea: We can express our feelings & emotions in many different ways throughout the year.

Lines of Inquiry:

· Why people experience different feelings.

· How our senses allow us to investigate our environment.

· Into Seasons.

Lunch Menu

Mon. - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tues. - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Chicken Tacos (2 or 3)

Weds. - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thurs. - Hotdog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie) OR Veggie Pasta

Fri. - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)OR Special of the Month

Everyday items

side of rice

side of fries (cooked in an air fryer)

veggies and dip

crackers and cheese

cheese sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

jam sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Veggie Wrap

Turkey Wrap

Bagel and cream cheese

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube

healthy choice cookie (Halal)

SJA Mission:

Friday, January 31, 2020

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Monday, January 27, 2020

Friday, January 24, 2020