Good afternoon!
Another week of school gone! We started the morning with partner hangman and word scramble. We started practicing how to work with a partner quietly. For our first try, we did well.
We had gym after our Morning Activity and did gymnastics again. We will be doing this all next week as well. When we returned from gym, we completed our spelling test. Our spelling words will keep getting harder so that we become better spellers.
After recess, Mr. Fisher's class had music, while Ms. Zimmermann's class continued to work on their math booklet and unfinished art work. We all gathered afterwards, had a quick movement break and read a story about being unique.
In the afternoon, we continued with silent reading and then Mrs. Grunert's class joined us for a 2D shape movie. We spent the rest of the afternoon drawing the shapes we saw in the movie and writing facts we know about shapes.
Report cards are going home today, please sign and return the envelope at your earliest convenience.
Please return Dance Club forms A.S.A.P. if your child wishes to participate.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, 29 January 2016
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Letter Writing
Another great day in Grade 2!
This morning, we worked on comparing nouns and verbs which we've been learning about a lot lately. Everyone had to cut and paste words into the appropriate columns (nouns and verbs). We did this right up until gym, and we still didn't quite finish!
Last day of Mission Impossible and the winner will be announced TOMORROW!
After gym, we learned about honesty. We've been working on building these character traits because we will use them forever. We will follow up with an activity sometime soon!
Recess was fun, we are loving this warmer weather! When we came back from recess, Mr. Fisher's class had music and then Learning Commons. In the meantime, Ms. Zimmermann's class caught up on any outstanding work - our noun/verb activity, art, and math.
Following lunch, we did some silent reading and then a partner read. We spent the rest of the afternoon learning about letters and how to write them. We also found out that we will be participating in a PenPal program with a Grade 2 class in Ontario. Their letters are in the mail so we are preparing to write one back.
REMINDERS:
Ms. Zimmermann's class has music and learning commons tomorrow. Please remember to bring back any outstanding books.
Fun Lunch is TOMORROW. Please do not pack a lunch if you are participating!
This morning, we worked on comparing nouns and verbs which we've been learning about a lot lately. Everyone had to cut and paste words into the appropriate columns (nouns and verbs). We did this right up until gym, and we still didn't quite finish!
Last day of Mission Impossible and the winner will be announced TOMORROW!
After gym, we learned about honesty. We've been working on building these character traits because we will use them forever. We will follow up with an activity sometime soon!
Recess was fun, we are loving this warmer weather! When we came back from recess, Mr. Fisher's class had music and then Learning Commons. In the meantime, Ms. Zimmermann's class caught up on any outstanding work - our noun/verb activity, art, and math.
Following lunch, we did some silent reading and then a partner read. We spent the rest of the afternoon learning about letters and how to write them. We also found out that we will be participating in a PenPal program with a Grade 2 class in Ontario. Their letters are in the mail so we are preparing to write one back.
REMINDERS:
Ms. Zimmermann's class has music and learning commons tomorrow. Please remember to bring back any outstanding books.
Fun Lunch is TOMORROW. Please do not pack a lunch if you are participating!
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
Lots of Language
Good afternoon!
We started our day by meeting at the carpet to discuss how we learn in our classroom (i.e. respect for self, others, and place) and continued to write in our journals about how we each learn and what we can do to help everyone around us learn as well.
Today was our second last day of Mission Impossible, that means it ends tomorrow! It's a close race, so boys or girls can still win it at this point.
After recess, Ms. Zimmermann's class had music, and recorders were handed out. While Room 8 was in music, Mr. Fisher's class worked on getting some previous work completed. When we were all together again, we did a quick movement break and did our spelling work.
We read silently after lunch for 20 minutes, and then moved on to finishing the spelling work we started before lunch. We were very noisy and rude at the carpet before our next activity, so we took some time to practice what a calm, respectful classroom looks and sounds like. We read a story and did a big clean up before final dismissal.
Reminders
Fun Lunch is this Thursday if you are participating!
Please look out for the yellow letter regarding a practice lockdown this Thursday (the letter was sent home today in everyone's Home Folder).
January 27th (TOMORROW) is Family Literacy Day across Canada. Below is a little bit of information on how you can take part.
We started our day by meeting at the carpet to discuss how we learn in our classroom (i.e. respect for self, others, and place) and continued to write in our journals about how we each learn and what we can do to help everyone around us learn as well.
Today was our second last day of Mission Impossible, that means it ends tomorrow! It's a close race, so boys or girls can still win it at this point.
After recess, Ms. Zimmermann's class had music, and recorders were handed out. While Room 8 was in music, Mr. Fisher's class worked on getting some previous work completed. When we were all together again, we did a quick movement break and did our spelling work.
We read silently after lunch for 20 minutes, and then moved on to finishing the spelling work we started before lunch. We were very noisy and rude at the carpet before our next activity, so we took some time to practice what a calm, respectful classroom looks and sounds like. We read a story and did a big clean up before final dismissal.
Reminders
Fun Lunch is this Thursday if you are participating!
Please look out for the yellow letter regarding a practice lockdown this Thursday (the letter was sent home today in everyone's Home Folder).
January 27th (TOMORROW) is Family Literacy Day across Canada. Below is a little bit of information on how you can take part.
Just 15 minutes a day can help develop long-lasting literacy skills in children and help parents and caregivers build positive, strong bonds with their children.
Here are some fun ways your family can mark Family Literacy Day
- "How was your day today?" Have your child write and share notes (sticky notes are always a big hit) or keep a journal about their day . . . and you do the same.
- Have a game night Gather and play your family's favourite board games. Take turns reading the instructions, game cards or keeping score.
- Lights out, talk on! After bedtime stories with your child, turn off the lights and stay and chat.
- Review your home library! Check through your family's books. Choose some to reread. If you're ready to part with any, please donate them to Calgary Reads. They will help supply the yearly fundraising event, the CBC Calgary / Calgary Reads Big Book Sale or the Calgary Reads Book Bank that gets books into the hands of Calgary children who have few or none of their own.
Monday, 25 January 2016
Spelling!
Good afternoon,
This morning we started by playing hangman or word scramble with a partner. Then, we did our spelling test from last week. We were unable to finish it on Friday.
After our spelling test, we had gym. We have a few more days of Mission Impossible left. Many students are getting close to the end of the course.
After gym, we read a story called Willoughby and the Moon. The story was about a little boy who notices the moon is missing when he goes to sleep. He finds the moon in his closet and goes on an adventure with a giant snail. Once we read the story, we wrote a summary in our journal. Ask your child if they can summarize the story for you.
When we came back in from recess, room 7 had music while room 8 worked on their math booklets. When room 7 came back from music we got our new spelling words.
They are,
Group 1
pup
bus
but
tub
I
his
dig
pat
sun
put
Group 2
too
good
book
shook
school
when
what
took
who
soon
This afternoon we did a quiet read and a partner read.
To finish off the afternoon, we did a venn diagram about the jobs that people can have in Alberta.
Room 7 got their recorders in music today.
Have a great evening!
This morning we started by playing hangman or word scramble with a partner. Then, we did our spelling test from last week. We were unable to finish it on Friday.
After our spelling test, we had gym. We have a few more days of Mission Impossible left. Many students are getting close to the end of the course.
After gym, we read a story called Willoughby and the Moon. The story was about a little boy who notices the moon is missing when he goes to sleep. He finds the moon in his closet and goes on an adventure with a giant snail. Once we read the story, we wrote a summary in our journal. Ask your child if they can summarize the story for you.
When we came back in from recess, room 7 had music while room 8 worked on their math booklets. When room 7 came back from music we got our new spelling words.
They are,
Group 1
pup
bus
but
tub
I
his
dig
pat
sun
put
Group 2
too
good
book
shook
school
when
what
took
who
soon
This afternoon we did a quiet read and a partner read.
To finish off the afternoon, we did a venn diagram about the jobs that people can have in Alberta.
Room 7 got their recorders in music today.
Have a great evening!
Friday, 22 January 2016
Fun Friday
Good Morning!
This morning, we read silently as soon as we came in. After our quiet reading, we played BINGO with our spelling words. This week, we only had one winner.
After BINGO, we went to the gym to participate in Mission Impossible. It seems that the boys are in the lead, but the girls still have 3 days to catch up.
Because of early dismissal, we had a snack after gym and we watched a video story. For the rest of the morning, we went to the Learning Commons and participated in different game centers or read quietly.
Recorders will be in sometime next week (likely between Monday and Wednesday).
Our spelling test has been moved to Monday, which means an extra two days to study.
Enjoy your weekend!
This morning, we read silently as soon as we came in. After our quiet reading, we played BINGO with our spelling words. This week, we only had one winner.
After BINGO, we went to the gym to participate in Mission Impossible. It seems that the boys are in the lead, but the girls still have 3 days to catch up.
Because of early dismissal, we had a snack after gym and we watched a video story. For the rest of the morning, we went to the Learning Commons and participated in different game centers or read quietly.
Recorders will be in sometime next week (likely between Monday and Wednesday).
Our spelling test has been moved to Monday, which means an extra two days to study.
Enjoy your weekend!
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
What We Want To Be
Good afternoon,
This morning we started with morning activity. Today we wrote Mr. Fisher's ties. We had to make a guess about how many he has, what colours we think they are, and if I got a new tie what would it look like. We had to write 6 sentences.
In gym we did Mission Impossible, we will also be doing it on Friday.
After gym, we learned more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We watched a couple of videos about the things he did to change the world. We found out that he fought for the rights of black people in the United States. He participated in many marches for people's rights. We also talked about freedom and what that word means.
After recess, room 7 had music and learning commons while room 8 worked on math.
This afternoon, we started with quiet reading and then partner reading.
To finish our afternoon we worked on Social Studies. We talked about jobs. We watched a video about jobs and then brainstormed jobs in Alberta. For our activity, we wrote in our sketchbooks about what we would like to be when we grow up. We had to write two reasons why and draw a picture.
Lastly, we did a movement break from Gonoodle and did blog.
Reminders, there is early dismissal on Friday, we are done at 11am.
Room 8 will have library tomorrow so please bring your books.
Have a great evening!
This morning we started with morning activity. Today we wrote Mr. Fisher's ties. We had to make a guess about how many he has, what colours we think they are, and if I got a new tie what would it look like. We had to write 6 sentences.
In gym we did Mission Impossible, we will also be doing it on Friday.
After gym, we learned more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We watched a couple of videos about the things he did to change the world. We found out that he fought for the rights of black people in the United States. He participated in many marches for people's rights. We also talked about freedom and what that word means.
After recess, room 7 had music and learning commons while room 8 worked on math.
This afternoon, we started with quiet reading and then partner reading.
To finish our afternoon we worked on Social Studies. We talked about jobs. We watched a video about jobs and then brainstormed jobs in Alberta. For our activity, we wrote in our sketchbooks about what we would like to be when we grow up. We had to write two reasons why and draw a picture.
Lastly, we did a movement break from Gonoodle and did blog.
Reminders, there is early dismissal on Friday, we are done at 11am.
Room 8 will have library tomorrow so please bring your books.
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Good afternoon!
We started the morning by cleaning our classroom! Unfortunately, after we completed our dioramas yesterday afternoon, we didn't really clean our classroom properly. We had paint spills and materials all over the floor. We decided it was important to take some time to create a neat and tidy workspace for the rest of our day.
Right before gym, we read the true story behind our novel study book, The One and Only Ivan. The true story picture book is called Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla. It was pretty fascinating to find out that the real Ivan didn't see any gorillas for nearly the first 30 years of his life because he lived in a shopping centre.
We LOVED gym today. We started our Mission Impossible unit which is all about obstacles. Today we learned the course, and tomorrow we start competing on it.
After gym, we made another poster for our classroom, this one was all about VERBS! We learned that a verb is an action word such as swimming, riding, skating, and dancing.
When we came in from recess, Ms. Zimmermann's class had music, while Mr. Fisher's class worked on their spelling from yesterday.
After lunch, we worked on our silent reading again... still trying to make it to 20 minutes. We spent the rest of the afternoon learning about Martin Luther King and how he fought for freedom. In order to reflect on how important this man was, we wrote a journal reflection which included what we learned and what freedom means to us.
Right before the final bell, we took a little movement break to get all of our energy out before we head home!
REMINDERS:
FUN LUNCH orders are due back this Thursday, January 21st. NO outstanding orders will be accepted.
=)
We started the morning by cleaning our classroom! Unfortunately, after we completed our dioramas yesterday afternoon, we didn't really clean our classroom properly. We had paint spills and materials all over the floor. We decided it was important to take some time to create a neat and tidy workspace for the rest of our day.
Right before gym, we read the true story behind our novel study book, The One and Only Ivan. The true story picture book is called Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla. It was pretty fascinating to find out that the real Ivan didn't see any gorillas for nearly the first 30 years of his life because he lived in a shopping centre.
We LOVED gym today. We started our Mission Impossible unit which is all about obstacles. Today we learned the course, and tomorrow we start competing on it.
After gym, we made another poster for our classroom, this one was all about VERBS! We learned that a verb is an action word such as swimming, riding, skating, and dancing.
When we came in from recess, Ms. Zimmermann's class had music, while Mr. Fisher's class worked on their spelling from yesterday.
After lunch, we worked on our silent reading again... still trying to make it to 20 minutes. We spent the rest of the afternoon learning about Martin Luther King and how he fought for freedom. In order to reflect on how important this man was, we wrote a journal reflection which included what we learned and what freedom means to us.
Right before the final bell, we took a little movement break to get all of our energy out before we head home!
REMINDERS:
FUN LUNCH orders are due back this Thursday, January 21st. NO outstanding orders will be accepted.
=)
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