And now the curricular stuff...
In Math we are in the final days of our study on addition and subtraction of multiple
Our unit exam will take place on Friday, October 14th. Prior to this date I will be sending home any unfinished class work to be used as extra test practice.
In Language Arts we have changed up our individual silent reading slightly in that we have added another option for the kids to use when engaged in their reading. We now have access to the Epic! program which gives the kids access to thousands of different titles and genres of reading materials. The program also offers comprehension activities as well as educational videos which provide the option of also listening to stories. Our weekly activities with our spelling words continues to go well, and it shows in everyone's performances on the weekly spelling tests. Everyone did really well on today's longer review test. With the next five lists you will notice that the challenge of the words begins to increase as well as the number of words (15 vs. 10). Continue with the at-home practice as it undoubtedly helps with retention.
In Science we have continued our study of Waste and our World and have shifted our focus towards looking at the biodegradability of items. Did you know glass takes a million years to decompose? It is essentially non-biodegradable...so recycle all those glass jars!
Of course the biggest fun we have been having lately is watching our lovely decomposition wall! There are definitely some great examples of decomposers at work...students can easily identify those foods that decompose quicker than others. Here are a couple pics of our fuzzy favourites.
Social Studies this week has focused on all the different elements that can be found within Alberta's six geographic regions. This week we discussed the many waterways that traverse their way through the province and how these rivers were important in determining where first nation people and early settlers within Alberta would establish their communities and villages. Later in the week we talked about some of the animals and plants that can be found within each region. All of the information this week was presented as a way of providing additional support for the at-home social projects - that should be starting to take shape with at least a few regions having been completed.
Mental Health Day was held this week on Friday. What a great opportunity for the kids to experience a variety of different activities all aimed at improving and/or maintaining positive mental health. With the day's events the students were all divided up into multi-grade level groups (grades 1 through 4) and then given the opportunity to take part in collaborative activities involving:
- Music
- Collaborative games
- Imagination Station
- Gardening
- Fitness
- Sports
- Art
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Culinary Kitchen
It was great day and in speaking with the kids afterwards they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had favourite experiences that they were excited to share with others.
Fall Food Drive
I had sent out an earlier email this week with regards to the Fall Food Bank Food Drive taking place at the school until Thursday, October 13th. Students are encouraged to make any form of donation in support of the food bank. As an incentive to donate, those students who bring in 5 items of food, any size, with receive a ballot to be entered into a draw for a prize.
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 10 - Thanksgiving Day: No School
Wednesday, October 12 - WHPS Bake Sale: items on sale for 50 cents a piece
Friday, October 14 - Math Unit Exam: Addition/Subtraction with Regrouping
Monday, October 24 - Social Studies Regions Project Due Date
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