Friday, 30 September 2016
Star of the Week!
This week's star of the week is Munira!! She always tries her best, voices her opinions to her friends, listens to other and is a kind friend to everyone! Great work Munira!
Friday September 20th 2016
Hello,
Here is what we did today.
Award ceremony: Today we had our monthly IB winners. Our inquirer was Manny! Great work Manny!
Spelling Test: Spelling test scores have been sent home today in the agenda. Please sign it and bring it back on Monday.
Language: We did a worksheet on quotation marks! They did great!
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we did an emergency survival simulation! The children had an emergency camping situation in which they got lost and had to determine which items were going to be the most important in order to survive and arrive back at camp. It was a very interesting experience. They had to work together, communicate effectively and listen to each others ideas. After they had time to number their items we discussed their answers and talked about the most important things for survival: water, food, shelter and first aid. They had a lot of fun!
Math: We continued talking about adding today. We used our knowledge to answer word problems.
Lunch/Recess
Math: We continued working on our math problems.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Ross
Here is what we did today.
Award ceremony: Today we had our monthly IB winners. Our inquirer was Manny! Great work Manny!
Spelling Test: Spelling test scores have been sent home today in the agenda. Please sign it and bring it back on Monday.
Language: We did a worksheet on quotation marks! They did great!
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we did an emergency survival simulation! The children had an emergency camping situation in which they got lost and had to determine which items were going to be the most important in order to survive and arrive back at camp. It was a very interesting experience. They had to work together, communicate effectively and listen to each others ideas. After they had time to number their items we discussed their answers and talked about the most important things for survival: water, food, shelter and first aid. They had a lot of fun!
Math: We continued talking about adding today. We used our knowledge to answer word problems.
Lunch/Recess
Math: We continued working on our math problems.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Ross
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Action Stars!
Thursday September 29th 2016
Reminder: Lunch Forms are due tomorrow!
Hello,
Here is what we did today.
Math: We did a math review as the children were getting confused on certain topics!
language: Today we went over how to use quotation marks. We did some questions on the board together. Next they were given sentence strips and the students had to use uncooked pasta to put in the quotations marks in the correct spot. Next they wrote a few sentences using quotation marks.
Terry Fox Run: We did it indoors due to the weather.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we talked about Terry Fox. We began by talking about why he was important, what we knew about him and some facts about cancer. Next we read a story about the friendship between Rick Hansen and Terry Fox. Finally we talked about what a friend is and they filled out a paper saying "A friend is someone I can..."
Math: Today we talked about subtraction of two three digit numbers. We did some practice questions on the board and they did some questions with their partners. We figured out that you have to borrow from the column next to it unless it is a zero. Finally they completed some questions in the textbook.
Lunch/Recess
Music: Please see Mr. Andrei's blog for more information.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Wednesday September 28th 2016
Hello,
Today was Manny's birthday! Happy Birthday Manny!
Here is what we did today.
Daily Five: We did our daily rotation.
Language: Today we continued to talk about contractions. We reviewed what we knew from yesterday. They talked with their partners about the different contractions they remember. Next they completed a worksheet in their writing notebooks. When they finished they wrote 5 sentences using contractions in their journal.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today the children had the chance to practice their manners around the world and then they presented. They all did a great job! Take a look!
Math: Today we talked about adding three digit numbers. We practiced some questions on the board and then they completed some questions in their books. They need to make sure they are going slow and not rushing. This is where people make mistakes.
Lunch/Recess
Journal: Today they invented a new food or drink and described it!
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a great night!
Miss. Ross
October lunch forms are due this Friday on September 30th!
Today was Manny's birthday! Happy Birthday Manny!
Here is what we did today.
Daily Five: We did our daily rotation.
Language: Today we continued to talk about contractions. We reviewed what we knew from yesterday. They talked with their partners about the different contractions they remember. Next they completed a worksheet in their writing notebooks. When they finished they wrote 5 sentences using contractions in their journal.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today the children had the chance to practice their manners around the world and then they presented. They all did a great job! Take a look!
Lunch/Recess
Journal: Today they invented a new food or drink and described it!
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a great night!
Miss. Ross
October lunch forms are due this Friday on September 30th!
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Tuesday September 27th 2016
Hello,
Here is what we did today!
Language: Today we learned about contractions! First I gave them a matching game. Each table had a set of pictures and they had to match the regular words with the contraction; for example, will not with won't. After this we made a huge list of all the contractions we talked about and even more! Next we made foldable contraction papers! The children wrote the words normally and the contraction on the other side. When they fold them it makes the contraction!
UOI: Today we started working on manners around the world! The children were put into pairs/groups and given a country to research. They have categories that they need to find information on from an information package. They will be working on this tomorrow as well!
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information
Lunch/Recess
UOI: We continued working on our manners around the world work.
Math: Today we continued working on rounding. First we reviewed what we did yesterday. Next we introduced a new type of adding called front end estimation. Using this way you only use the first number in order to round. For example, the number 599 is rounding to 500. We did a few questions on the board and then worked on a worksheet.
Lunch/Recess
Music: Please see Mr. Andrei's blog for more information.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Miss. Ross
Special notes:
Please note the correction in the Squash program attachment. The classes start in October - we apologize for the confusion!
Please note the correction in the Yoga program. The classes start on October 5th - we apologize for the confusion!
Here is what we did today!
Language: Today we learned about contractions! First I gave them a matching game. Each table had a set of pictures and they had to match the regular words with the contraction; for example, will not with won't. After this we made a huge list of all the contractions we talked about and even more! Next we made foldable contraction papers! The children wrote the words normally and the contraction on the other side. When they fold them it makes the contraction!
UOI: Today we started working on manners around the world! The children were put into pairs/groups and given a country to research. They have categories that they need to find information on from an information package. They will be working on this tomorrow as well!
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information
Lunch/Recess
UOI: We continued working on our manners around the world work.
Math: Today we continued working on rounding. First we reviewed what we did yesterday. Next we introduced a new type of adding called front end estimation. Using this way you only use the first number in order to round. For example, the number 599 is rounding to 500. We did a few questions on the board and then worked on a worksheet.
Lunch/Recess
Music: Please see Mr. Andrei's blog for more information.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Miss. Ross
Special notes:
Please note the correction in the Squash program attachment. The classes start in October - we apologize for the confusion!
Please note the correction in the Yoga program. The classes start on October 5th - we apologize for the confusion!
Monday, 26 September 2016
Yoga at St. Judes!
Blossom Yoga (www.BlossomYogaKids.com) with Ummul Patrawala is back at SJA. First session starts on Wednesday Oct 5th. Come ready to have fun, move, stretch and relax while exploring fun yoga games, creative breathing exercises, yoga art and yoga songs. Here is a short video highlighting the fun and relaxing yoga classes that SJA kids have experienced in the past with Mrs. Patrawala. Stay Calm and Breathe On!
https://youtu.be/gGDTCJgjibg
Forms are due Wednesday September 28th 2016 at 4:00 pm
https://youtu.be/gGDTCJgjibg
Forms are due Wednesday September 28th 2016 at 4:00 pm
ACTION STAR!
Joshua brought in a story about bullying, using polite manners and controlling his anger. Great work Joshua!
Monday September 26th 2016
Hello,
Here is what we did today!
UOI/Language: Today we worked on kung-fu punctuation! It is a fun way to remember the different types of punctuation! Take a look at what we did! You can test your children tonight to see if they remember what they are!
Spelling: We started the new set of words. Test is on Friday!
Daily Five: We did our daily rotation.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we did our table setting quiz! They worked very hard and tried their best.
Math: Today we started working on rounding! This was a tricky topic so we started at the basics. We started with the rule:
5 or higher we round UP
4 or lower we round DOWN
When rounding to the nearest ten you look at the ONES number. The TENS column will tell you which number to go up or down to.
When rounding to the nearest hundred you look at the TENS number. The HUNDREDS column will tell you which number to go up or down to.
We rounded to the nearest ten and rounded to the nearest 100. Next we practiced estimating an addition and subtraction question and then rounding the answer. They did well but we are going to do more work on it tomorrow.
Lunch/Recess
We continued working on math. When they finished they practiced rounding in groups using whiteboards.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Miss. Ross
Here is what we did today!
UOI/Language: Today we worked on kung-fu punctuation! It is a fun way to remember the different types of punctuation! Take a look at what we did! You can test your children tonight to see if they remember what they are!
Spelling: We started the new set of words. Test is on Friday!
Daily Five: We did our daily rotation.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we did our table setting quiz! They worked very hard and tried their best.
Math: Today we started working on rounding! This was a tricky topic so we started at the basics. We started with the rule:
5 or higher we round UP
4 or lower we round DOWN
When rounding to the nearest ten you look at the ONES number. The TENS column will tell you which number to go up or down to.
When rounding to the nearest hundred you look at the TENS number. The HUNDREDS column will tell you which number to go up or down to.
We rounded to the nearest ten and rounded to the nearest 100. Next we practiced estimating an addition and subtraction question and then rounding the answer. They did well but we are going to do more work on it tomorrow.
We continued working on math. When they finished they practiced rounding in groups using whiteboards.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Miss. Ross
Friday, 23 September 2016
Friday September 23rd 2016
Hello,
Here is what we did on Friday.
Language: After we did the spelling test we working on our friendship stories one last time! Finally the children read their stories out to the class.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we worked on setting the table! The children told me about their knowledge of setting the table and then they were given the chance to set the table themselves. They have been given a piece of paper to practice setting the table at home this weekend!
Math: Today we did math games.
1. I have who/who has (Addition and Subtraction)
2. Roll, double and cover (Doubling)
3. Clever cars (adding and subtracting)
4. Zoom (Multiplying and adding)
Lunch/Recess
Music: Please see Mr. Andrei's blog for more information.
Agendas
Reading buddies: We read to Ms. Blair's class!
Have a great night!
Miss. Ross
Here is what we did on Friday.
Language: After we did the spelling test we working on our friendship stories one last time! Finally the children read their stories out to the class.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we worked on setting the table! The children told me about their knowledge of setting the table and then they were given the chance to set the table themselves. They have been given a piece of paper to practice setting the table at home this weekend!
Math: Today we did math games.
1. I have who/who has (Addition and Subtraction)
2. Roll, double and cover (Doubling)
3. Clever cars (adding and subtracting)
4. Zoom (Multiplying and adding)
Lunch/Recess
Music: Please see Mr. Andrei's blog for more information.
Agendas
Reading buddies: We read to Ms. Blair's class!
Have a great night!
Miss. Ross
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Thursday September 22nd 2016
Hello,
Here is what we did today.
Library: They loved going to the library this morning. It was a great way to start the day!
Language: We did a self and peer reflection on our friendship stories! We talked about the importance of being honest with ourselves and not simply checking things off.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we worked on bullying role plays! Each child was put into groups of 2 or 3 and were given a bullying scenario to figure out how to solve. They acted out the bullying and the solution. They gave some great answered including: tell an adult, stand up for yourself and stand up for your friends.
Math: Today we worked on adding and subtracting mentally. I gave them an adding and subtracting question and they had to figure out how to solve the question. Next I provided some strategies in order to figure out how to how to add or subtract mentally. The best way to add or subtract mentally is to add or subtract numbers to equal a multiple of ten. This makes it easier to add or subtract mentally. The second step is to add or subtract the left overs.
Lunch/Recess
Some of the children worked on math, cursive writing and the language friendship stories!
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Miss Ross
Here is what we did today.
Library: They loved going to the library this morning. It was a great way to start the day!
Language: We did a self and peer reflection on our friendship stories! We talked about the importance of being honest with ourselves and not simply checking things off.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: Today we worked on bullying role plays! Each child was put into groups of 2 or 3 and were given a bullying scenario to figure out how to solve. They acted out the bullying and the solution. They gave some great answered including: tell an adult, stand up for yourself and stand up for your friends.
Math: Today we worked on adding and subtracting mentally. I gave them an adding and subtracting question and they had to figure out how to solve the question. Next I provided some strategies in order to figure out how to how to add or subtract mentally. The best way to add or subtract mentally is to add or subtract numbers to equal a multiple of ten. This makes it easier to add or subtract mentally. The second step is to add or subtract the left overs.
Lunch/Recess
Some of the children worked on math, cursive writing and the language friendship stories!
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Miss Ross
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Wednesday September 21st 2016
Hello,
Here is what we did today.
Language: Today we finished our friendship stories!
UOI: We started working on bullying banners! We talked about the various ways that we are responsible for bullying and what we can do to help. They made a great list including: stand up for your friends/yourself, tell a teacher, be caring and so many more! They will be put up in the hallway this week.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: We continued our bullying posters
Math: Today we reviewed subtracting using base ten blocks. We moved the tables and sat in a circle on the carpet. We did some questions together until we were more comfortable with using them independently. Next they completed some questions on the board.
Lunch/Recess
Music: Please see Mr. Andrei's blog for more information.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Miss. Ross
Here is what we did today.
Language: Today we finished our friendship stories!
UOI: We started working on bullying banners! We talked about the various ways that we are responsible for bullying and what we can do to help. They made a great list including: stand up for your friends/yourself, tell a teacher, be caring and so many more! They will be put up in the hallway this week.
French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Lunch/Recess
UOI: We continued our bullying posters
Math: Today we reviewed subtracting using base ten blocks. We moved the tables and sat in a circle on the carpet. We did some questions together until we were more comfortable with using them independently. Next they completed some questions on the board.
Lunch/Recess
Music: Please see Mr. Andrei's blog for more information.
Gym: Please see Mr. H's blog for more information.
Have a good night!
Miss. Ross
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