Spelling

You may notice we are having words with the "ay" pattern again for spelling. It isn't an oversight; I find many students would benefit from the review as this is not transferring into their writing.

Mache

Thank you Mrs. Thorsen, Mrs. Gramlich and Mrs. Mycko, for your help with this building project! We couldn't have done it without you!

Building Things

Critical thinking in action!

Collaborative learning at it's best!

Is it going to work?

Marvelous Mache!

HELP REQUIRED

I am seeking help for tomorrow afternoon, 1:00 to 3:00 to help with a project that has mushroomed into something much bigger than I anticipated. It involves lots of tape, paper mache and creativity. These students have big ideas beyond belief! If you are available please let me know or your child can tell me in the morning. Thanks in advance!

E.A. Support

I am pleased to introduce Ms. Dean, a new member of the R.B.E.S. staff. Ms. Dean will be spending two periods each morning in 1T to support students with L.A. and Math learning.

MATH

In problem solving we are working on using a variety of strategies. Following is an example of the type of problem we are currently working on. There are 12 pencils in the box. Some are old and some are new. How many old and new could there be? Students use manipulatives and/or draw pictures to figure out some of the possible answers before writing one or more of the solutions using a math sentence. eg: 8+4=12 or 12=6+6.

READING

In reading we are working on long vowel sounds; the silent e and the double vowel. At this time your child should know all the short vowels and be using them when reading and writing. Please review with your child. 

In Home Reading your child is trying to choose books that are a comfortable challenge. This means that he/she can read most of the words but need to rely on strategies to figure out a few of them. Strategies include; sounding out, using context, using the picture, re-reading and finally asking for help. As well we are working on fluency and expression. Re-reading familiar text is beneficial if this is the objective. Overall, the goal for each child is to increase his/her reading level by at least two (letters) over the next few months. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me.

WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEK!!!

Gavin and Mylie

Brock and Maverick

Jada and Dominick

Our first week of 2012 was awesome! Students embraced the Dr. Suess Theme with interest and enthusiasm. Many of Dr. Suess' books are excellent for beginning readers as the vocabulary is right in line for mid-grade one reading. If you have any on the shelf at home, now would be a great time to re-read them. Each student has written a descriptive story about a "Who" they created on the computer. These will be on display outside our classroom. We also created some Suess Critters using a variety of materials and warm melt glue guns. Yes, your little ones can handle this and did so responsibly! I was also very proud of the way everyone worked cooperatively and pitched in to tidy up the classroom before home time. These marvelous creations (the critters) will be on display in the display case outside our classroom as well.

Cheyenne

Noah

Shae

Kadence

Mylie

Jacob

Show and Share

Because students are itching to bring their favourite Christmas gift to school to share, we will have a "Sharing Time" each day this week and next. That will give each child two sharing times. Please refer to the schedule on this Blog from September. If your child is a Monday, he/she may bring their Show and Share this week on Friday as Monday is already done!

Welcome back and Welcome 2012!

Happy New Year!

Welcome back to school! I am very excited about getting back to learning, especially because we are starting off January with an author study of Dr. Suess.  I usually "do Suess" in March, as it is the Author's Birthday, but I decided it is equally fitting to start a new year with. Our first story will be HORTON HEARS A WHO. If you don't know the story I recommend you read it. It is a story about caring for others and the importance of each individual; no matter how small. Students will learn about "Author's Voice" and do some creative and descriptive writing as well. We will be doing some related art activities and more. Look forward to hearing more about  Suess during January! 
There will be no spelling this week!