A Little Of This And A Little Of That...

In Math we have been working on problem solving with our math partners. Today we compared quantities of Smarties and Fruit Loops. We wrote our thinking down in our math journals.

Since Read-To-Self is going so well, we decided to launch our Listen-To-Reading component of Daily 5.  

We have also been working hard following our writing steps.

Our Home Reading Bags

Our reading bags are going home today. Your child will be bringing home a book at his/her level (based on the level they achieved in June) to be read every night.  Once your child has moved a level, the reading selection in the bag will be adjusted accordingly. Please return the bag and book every Friday.  The bag will be filled with a new book that will go home on Monday.  

Happy Reading!!!

Read-To-Self

We love reading in Grade 1 especially when we use our "stuffies" as pillows!

I Am Important...

I am important because:

I love my sister. *Tessa

I know how to ride my bike. *Max

I know how to play.*Jacob

I am good at being the oldest and the youngest sibling. *Reilly

I love my mom and my bedroom. *Destinie

I am good at helping other people. *Reonah

I can colour. *Lucas H. 

I love my brother.*Aiden

I can play hockey. *Malik

I am the smallest person in my family.*Subhi

I can take care of my cat. *Lucas C.

I love my mom and dad.*Anabella

I can play hockey.*Chaysten

I can ride a two-wheeler. *Kai

I can play soccer.*Mooky

I love my dad.*David

I can play tennis.*Sophie

I can ride my my bike. *Camry

Spirit Week and Meet The Teacher Carnival

This week we are celebrating Spirit Week to benefit the Walker Family Cancer Centre. Each day has a special theme. Please consider donating on the days you participate (even $1 would be great). 

Monday - Hat Day

Tuesday- Crazy Hair Day

Wednesday- Twin Day (We are going to be twins as a whole class.  Later this week I will post what colour shirt we decided on.). ***We have decided to wear red or white t-shirts or a Canada shirt if you have.  

Thursday- Pajama Day

Friday - Grapeview Spirit Wear Day (If you don't have Spirit Wear yet, just wear our school colour- purple.)

Meet The Teacher Carnival

Friday 3:30-6:00

Come out to meet the teacher, play some carnival games, eat and enjoy some time with your Grapeview friends. An order form for food, etc. was sent home last week. Please return your form as soon as possible to get your tickets.  (*If you have misplaced your form, write a note in the agenda and I will get you another copy.)

Let's show our school spirit and raise money for our community!

What's the rule?

Today in math the students worked together to choose 1 attribute of a shape (curved lines, points, etc.). They used this attribute as the “target” to compare the other shapes to. Once they found other shapes that matched the “target”, they pasted them all together and decided on a sorting rule. (Some students extended this learning by having 2 attributes to use as their target.).

Through this activity the students were able to:
-apply developing reasoning skills to make and investigate conjectures
-communicate mathematical thinking (orally)

Check this out...

In Social Studies, we are learning what it means to be a responsible and kind student. 

Daily Physical Activity

Today for DPA (Daily Physical Activity) the students enjoyed some Cosmic Yoga. Check it out: www.cosmickids.com

What A Great Start!

It's hard to believe we have only been in school for 2 days.  We have already done so much. Here is our rule chart that we made together.  We used the phrase "I can..." before each rule in order to keep the focus on the positive.  We can all do these things!

We have also been reviewing our Jolly Phonics sounds and our numbers.  Today we began to write our first journal. We are working on an anchor chart for the steps we follow as writers.  I will post that when we are finished.  

Finally, we welcome Mrs. Dykema to our classroom.  Mrs. D. is an Educational Assistant who will be helping us this year. 

*Important Information*

Please send in an extra set of clothes to be left at school.  Also, your child will need a pair of running shoes for Phys. Ed. and indoor use.  These will also be kept at school on the shelf above your child's hook.