Ms. Mather-Dyer's Blog: Day 64

Thursday 7 December 2017

Day 64

Good evening,

Book Fair: Today, students previewed the Book Fair in order to find out what is available. With their Reading Buddies, students completed a “Wish List” of books and materials that interested them. Students will have time over the next week to purchase books from the Book Fair.

Calendar: Today’s calendar was led by Neel. Great job Neel!

Phonics: Today, students reviewed the Short “I/i” sound, action, and song. Students watched a video called “Geraldine learns the /i/ sound.” After this, students brainstormed words that contain the Short “I/i” sound. Students are practicing differentiating vowel sounds.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Math: Students have started a new unit in Math about Addition. Today, students practiced using different combinations of snapcubes to make 5. They built snapcube trains, and recorded their results in their workbooks. Students also started completing addition statements to match the snapcubes.

Unit of Inquiry: Today, students identified different signs of winter. They also began a writing activity about their five senses and what they see, hear, smell, feel, and taste when winter comes.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Catch Up

Pack Up

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

Student Conferences

December Important Dates to Remember

Western Wear ($2.00) – TOMORROW

Book Fair – December 7^th– December 14^th

Christmas Concert – December 12^th

Skating Trip – December 15^thCasual Day – December 19^thSpelling Test – December 21^st

Casual Day – December 19^thSpelling Test – December 21^st

Spirit Day: Wear Red, White, and Green – December 21^st

Christmas Break– December 22^nd

Friday Show and Share

Please bring in an item with your assigned sound.

Diyya and Veer – Long “I/i”
Ahaan and Eric – Short “I/i”

December Spelling Test: December 21, 2017

1. me	6. two
2. did	7. go
3. or	8. that
4. one	9. not
5. so	10. went

· Snuggle Up and Read – Monday, December 11^th

Words of the Week: Due December 11, 2017

1. pie	4. lip
2. ice	5. pig
3. five	6. twin

Everyday Lunch Options

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

Tuesday - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Perogies

Wednesday - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thursday - Hot dog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie)

Friday - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)

Everyday add on items

side of rice

side of fries

veggies and dip

cheese and crackers

cheese sandwich on white bread

jam sandwich on white bread

Bagel and cream cheese

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube

Taking Action

Action is a very significant aspect of the IB learning process. In the PYP Program, students will engage in 6 Unit of Inquiries (UOI) throughout the school year, with each unit being approximately 6 weeks long. During each UOI, 3 students from the class will be assigned as the “Action Stars”, which means that they are encouraged to use what has been learned and apply it to the “real world.” The purpose of this initiative is to help further knowledge about what has been learned within the classroom. Example: If we are learning about recycling, students might go home and tell you that they want to implement a recycling program with you at home, or they may do something simple like telling you that something you were throwing in the garbage may be recycled. Students who are not assigned this role for the current UOI being taught are still encouraged to show ACTION! Action comes in many forms; it might be something small to something very large, but as long as the children understand the concepts, action is important no matter the size! Please check out our Action board in our classroom to see all our fabulous learners.