Ms. Mather-Dyer's Blog: Day 40

Thursday, 2 November 2017

Day 40

Good evening,

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

Phonics: Today students reviewed the “O/o” sound, actions, and songs. Students completed a worksheet to practice writing the letter “O/o” and to identify words that contain the “O/o” sound.

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica’s blog for more information.

Unit of Inquiry: Today our class made slime as part of our inquiry into the sense of touch. We watched a video, and followed the procedure for making slime. We also voted and recorded colour choices for the slime. Unfortunately, we did not achieve the desired consistency of slime. We discussed scientific method, and how sometimes we need to make adjustments to obtain the desired result. We brainstormed what adaptations could improve our experiment next time.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Journals: Students wrote lists that described the texture of slime. Students are becoming familiar with writing lists that have a title, and are numbered.

Math: Students reviewed the pattern terminology that we have been using such as the pattern core, attributes, and how to name patterns using letters. Today, students practiced naming patterns, and circling the pattern core. They also reviewed the ABBA pattern. This is a tricky pattern for identifying the core, because when it is repeated it is ABBAABBAABBA, and can mistaken for an ABB or an AABB pattern.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Mrs. Jan’s blog for more information.

Pack Up

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

November Important Dates to Remember

Guy Fawkes Poetry Recitations - November 6th

Patterning Math Test - November 9th
PD Day: No School - November 10th
World Kindness Day - November 13th
Picture Retakes - November 17th
Spelling Test - November 24th
Casual Day - November 29
Science Fair - November 30th

November Spelling Test: November 24th

1. if	6. out
2. up	7. you
3. as	8. are
4. her	9. but
5. his	10. with

· Snuggle Up and Read – Monday, November 6^th

· Jolly Phonics (G/g) and (O/o) – Monday, November 6^th

Friday Show and Share:

Please bring in something that begins with the letter beside your name.

Zayn and Jack: “G/g”

Izyan and Veda: “o/o”

Words of the Week: Due November 6th, 2017

1. get	4. mop
2. gum	5. sock
3. grapes	6. octopus

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.