Ms. Mather-Dyer's Blog: May 2018

Thursday, 31 May 2018

Day 161

Good evening,

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

Spelling Test: Students completed their final Spelling Test for this year. Students have developed strategies for sounding out words and continue to build on their vocabulary and sight words.

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

Writing: Today, students completed a writing assessment. Students used pictures, labels, and sentences to write about their favourite foods.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Unit of Inquiry: Today, students presented their collages to the class. Students stated which two feelings they represented, and why they selected each picture. Students highlighted how sometimes the same objects or experiences can cause us to have different feelings. Students practiced being a respectful audience, and asking questions to further our understanding. Great work everyone!!

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Ms. Yustin’s blog for more information about Track and Field.

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

Important Dates to Remember

Track and Field: June 1 (Wear GYM uniform; Bring hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle)

Year-End Play Day Forms Due: June 1

Chingaucousy Park Field Trip: June 5

Geometry Math Test: June 8

Seasons Scrapbook Presentations: June 11

Year-End Play Day: June 13

Promotion Ceremony at City Church at 10:00 am: June 15

Last Day of School: June 15

HOMEWORK

Snuggle Up and Read: Due Monday, June 4, 2018

Words of the Week: Due Monday, June 4, 2018

Please choose 6 words from the May Spelling List for Words of the Week.

1. far	6. help
2. cut	7. jump
3. four	8. play
4. five	9. would
5. they	10. school

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Day 160

Good evening,

Music: Please see Ms. Hayward’s blog for more information.

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

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

Phonics: Today, students reviewed their spelling words for the test tomorrow. Students practiced writing the words, as well as spelling the words aloud.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Unit of Inquiry: Today, students finished creating their collage project for our unit about different feelings. Students will present their collages tomorrow to the class.

Math: Today, students talked about positions in math as part of our geometry unit. Students talked about objects and pictures in relation to each other using the vocabulary: top, bottom, left, right, and middle.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Ms. Yustin’s blog for more information.

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

Important Dates to Remember

Feelings Summative Presentations: TOMORROW

Spelling Test: TOMORROW

Bake Sale: TOMORROW

June Lunch Orders Due: TOMORROW

Track and Field: June 1 (Wear GYM uniform; Bring hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle)

Year-End Play Day Forms Due: June 1

Chingaucousy Park Field Trip: June 5

Geometry Math Test: June 8

Seasons Scrapbook Presentations: June 11

Year-End Play Day: June 13

Promotion Ceremony at City Church at 10:00 am: June 15

Last Day of School: June 15

HOMEWORK

Snuggle Up and Read: Due Monday, June 4, 2018

Words of the Week: Due Monday, June 4, 2018

Please choose 6 words from the May Spelling List for Words of the Week.

May Spelling Test: Thursday, May 31, 2018

1. far	6. help
2. cut	7. jump
3. four	8. play
4. five	9. would
5. they	10. school

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Day 159

Good evening,

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

Unit of Inquiry: Today, students continued working on their collage project for our unit about different feelings. Students were provided with some magazines and newspapers in order to cut out words and pictures for their collages.

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

Journal: Today, students completed a journal entry with the sentence starter "My favourite track and field event is _____ because __________ ." Students are looking forward to this event on Friday.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Arts Night Performance: Today, students had the opportunity to see the Arts Night Concert performed by the Grade 3 to Grade 8 classes.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Ms. Yustin’s blog for more information.

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

Important Dates to Remember

Field Trip Form and Money Due: TOMORROW

Feelings Summative Presentations: May 31

Spelling Test: May 31

Bake Sale: May 31

June Lunch Orders Due: May 31

Track and Field: June 1 (Wear GYM uniform; Bring hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle)

Year-End Play Day Forms Due: June 1

Chingaucousy Park Field Trip: June 5

Geometry Math Test: June 8

Seasons Scrapbook Presentations: June 11

Year-End Play Day: June 13

Promotion Ceremony at City Church at 10:00 am: June 15

Last Day of School: June 15

HOMEWORK

Snuggle Up and Read: Due Monday, June 4, 2018

Words of the Week: Due Monday, June 4, 2018

Please choose 6 words from the May Spelling List for Words of the Week.

May Spelling Test: Thursday, May 31, 2018

1. far	6. help
2. cut	7. jump
3. four	8. play
4. five	9. would
5. they	10. school

Monday, 28 May 2018

Day 158

Good evening,

Music: Please see Ms. Hayward’s blog for more information.

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

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

Phonics: Today, students reviewed their spelling words for the test on May 31^st. Students practiced writing the words, as well as spelling the words aloud.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Unit of Inquiry: Today, students started their collage project for our unit about different feelings. Students were provided with some magazines and newspapers in order to cut out words and pictures for their collages. If you have any extra magazines or newspapers at home that can be used, please send to school tomorrow.

Math: Today, students were introduced to 3D shapes. Students identified 3D shapes including a cube, a sphere, a cylinder, a cone, a pyramid, a rectangular prism, and a triangular prism. Students completed a Castle Detectives activity, and practiced colouring the 3D shapes according to the colour legend provided.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Ms. Yustin’s blog for more information.

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

Important Dates to Remember

Casual Day: TOMORROW

Field Trip Form and Money Due: May 30

Feelings Summative Presentations: May 31

Spelling Test: May 31

Bake Sale: May 31

June Lunch Orders Due: May 31

Track and Field: June 1 (Wear GYM uniform; Bring hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle)

Year-End Play Day Forms Due: June 1

Chingaucousy Park Field Trip: June 5

Geometry Math Test: June 8

Seasons Scrapbook Presentations: June 11

Year-End Play Day: June 13

Promotion Ceremony at City Church at 10:00 am: June 15

Last Day of School: June 15

HOMEWORK

Snuggle Up and Read: Due Monday, June 4, 2018

Words of the Week: Due Monday, June 4, 2018

Please choose 6 words from the May Spelling List for Words of the Week.

May Spelling Test: Thursday, May 31, 2018

1. far	6. help
2. cut	7. jump
3. four	8. play
4. five	9. would
5. they	10. school

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.