Le 2 Avril
Good morning everyone, I will be in contact in the coming days with information on how to access our new online learning platform. This is all new to us, so there is a big learning curve. The school board will be sending out further information.
Below, I have added a fun little morning work to give your child.
1) have then write the date today, yesterday’s and tomorrow’s, in French.
2) word of the day is ouvrir. Ask your child to sound it out. Give you the meaning and how many syllables it has.
3)Qui suis-je?: guess the word! I am the main ingredient in an omelette. What am I?
4) alphabetical order: place the words in alphabetical order
enjoy your day! The sun is shining and my kids are screaming... I feel for all of you!
Good morning everyone, I will be in contact in the coming days with information on how to access our new online learning platform. This is all new to us, so there is a big learning curve. The school board will be sending out further information.
Below, I have added a fun little morning work to give your child.
1) have then write the date today, yesterday’s and tomorrow’s, in French.
2) word of the day is ouvrir. Ask your child to sound it out. Give you the meaning and how many syllables it has.
3)Qui suis-je?: guess the word! I am the main ingredient in an omelette. What am I?
4) alphabetical order: place the words in alphabetical order
enjoy your day! The sun is shining and my kids are screaming... I feel for all of you!
le 24 mars
Technology information request:
Good Afternoon everyone,
I just emailed all parents with the email you have listed on your child's contact form. If for some reason you did not receive the email. Here is the message below:
I hope you are all doing well, despite the nature of things at the moment. I know these are trying and confusing times for us all.
We have been asked by the LDCSB to contact all families and gather the following information.
Could you please copy and paste the questions below, then fill in the answers and send it back to me by hitting Reply, not reply all, as that will send the information to all parents. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY ALL.
1. Student Name:
2. Do you have a device at home that can connect to the internet? Yes or No
3. What is the easiest form of communication for you? email or class website
If you did not receive my email. Please cut and paste the information above and email me at: [email protected]
I will email and/or call all those who do not respond by noon, tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25th.
Thank you in advance, and take care.
Technology information request:
Good Afternoon everyone,
I just emailed all parents with the email you have listed on your child's contact form. If for some reason you did not receive the email. Here is the message below:
I hope you are all doing well, despite the nature of things at the moment. I know these are trying and confusing times for us all.
We have been asked by the LDCSB to contact all families and gather the following information.
Could you please copy and paste the questions below, then fill in the answers and send it back to me by hitting Reply, not reply all, as that will send the information to all parents. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY ALL.
1. Student Name:
2. Do you have a device at home that can connect to the internet? Yes or No
3. What is the easiest form of communication for you? email or class website
If you did not receive my email. Please cut and paste the information above and email me at: [email protected]
I will email and/or call all those who do not respond by noon, tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25th.
Thank you in advance, and take care.
Le 22 mars
Wishing Eduardo a very Happy 8th Birthday! I hope you are enjoying your day and staying healthy! :) Mme Silva
Wishing Eduardo a very Happy 8th Birthday! I hope you are enjoying your day and staying healthy! :) Mme Silva
le 17 mars
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hope everyone has enjoyed their March Break, so far!
Below is a web-based French program we use at school. If you have a computer or tablet your child can access, I would encourage you use it to practice French sounds with your child.
lalilo.com
The first time you will use Lalilo at home, follow these simple steps:
● Go on www.lalilo.com
● Click on “Log in”
● Select “I am a student”
● Enter your code: KNUQFS
Your child will know what to do from there. Hope this helps pass some of the time, while we are all stuck at home.
Take care :)
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Hope everyone has enjoyed their March Break, so far!
Below is a web-based French program we use at school. If you have a computer or tablet your child can access, I would encourage you use it to practice French sounds with your child.
lalilo.com
The first time you will use Lalilo at home, follow these simple steps:
● Go on www.lalilo.com
● Click on “Log in”
● Select “I am a student”
● Enter your code: KNUQFS
Your child will know what to do from there. Hope this helps pass some of the time, while we are all stuck at home.
Take care :)
le 14 mars
Happy March Break!
As you have heard, schools will be closed from March 23rd - April 5th as a precautionary measure against the Covid19 virus. I have sent home many worksheet packages for your children to complete during the 2 weeks after March Break. These sheets are not mandatory but highly recommended so the children can start on top of concepts already covered.
Stay safe and healthy!
See you April 5th ~ Mme Silva
Happy March Break!
As you have heard, schools will be closed from March 23rd - April 5th as a precautionary measure against the Covid19 virus. I have sent home many worksheet packages for your children to complete during the 2 weeks after March Break. These sheets are not mandatory but highly recommended so the children can start on top of concepts already covered.
Stay safe and healthy!
See you April 5th ~ Mme Silva
le 10 février
Report Cards went home on Friday. All interview sheets are due back TOMORROW. Anything after this date will not guarantee an interview time.
Please return all Report Card Envelopes as soon as possible. Thank you :)
Health: Please reminds your children the importance of properly washing their hands before and after going to the bathroom and before eating. Many many students are absent this year with different illness and Proper Hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of illness. Students have been taught to sing The Happy Birthday song while washing to ensure proper cleaning time. This amount of time is how long they should be lathering their hands with soap in order to remove bacteria. We have talked about this in Health class, but lets try to remind our students at home to do the same as at school.
Report Cards went home on Friday. All interview sheets are due back TOMORROW. Anything after this date will not guarantee an interview time.
Please return all Report Card Envelopes as soon as possible. Thank you :)
Health: Please reminds your children the importance of properly washing their hands before and after going to the bathroom and before eating. Many many students are absent this year with different illness and Proper Hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of illness. Students have been taught to sing The Happy Birthday song while washing to ensure proper cleaning time. This amount of time is how long they should be lathering their hands with soap in order to remove bacteria. We have talked about this in Health class, but lets try to remind our students at home to do the same as at school.
Bienvenue Février!
Math:
We have started double digit subtracting today. We briefly touched upon subtraction with regrouping (or borrowing from the 10's column). We will continue to work on this difficult concept for the remainder of the week. If tomorrow is a STRIKE day, please use this time to practice double digit adding and subtracting with your child using the worksheet on double digit subtraction with regrouping that is in their GREY duotang. It will be due on Wednesday,
French:
We continue to explore the use of adjectives. We are learning about the sound "an".
Field Trip: On Feb. 25 we will be travelling to the Maple Syrup Farm to learn about the process of making Maple Syrup. We will also eat a wonderful Pancake Brunch with beans, muffins, sausages, cold slaw etc. The permission form will be sent home WEDNESDAY! Please remember to pay using CASH online and please return the permission form as soon as possible.
Valentine's Day:
If you like, here is a list of all of the names of students in our class:
Eliana
Charlotte
Isla
Amari
James
Eric
Ava
Arlene
Mathias
Laura
Mateo
Leah
Lincoln
Jacob
Eduardo
Mme Murphy (Educational Assistant)
M Conforzi (Educational Assistant)
Math:
We have started double digit subtracting today. We briefly touched upon subtraction with regrouping (or borrowing from the 10's column). We will continue to work on this difficult concept for the remainder of the week. If tomorrow is a STRIKE day, please use this time to practice double digit adding and subtracting with your child using the worksheet on double digit subtraction with regrouping that is in their GREY duotang. It will be due on Wednesday,
French:
We continue to explore the use of adjectives. We are learning about the sound "an".
Field Trip: On Feb. 25 we will be travelling to the Maple Syrup Farm to learn about the process of making Maple Syrup. We will also eat a wonderful Pancake Brunch with beans, muffins, sausages, cold slaw etc. The permission form will be sent home WEDNESDAY! Please remember to pay using CASH online and please return the permission form as soon as possible.
Valentine's Day:
If you like, here is a list of all of the names of students in our class:
Eliana
Charlotte
Isla
Amari
James
Eric
Ava
Arlene
Mathias
Laura
Mateo
Leah
Lincoln
Jacob
Eduardo
Mme Murphy (Educational Assistant)
M Conforzi (Educational Assistant)
le 27 janvier
* Math double digit addition quiz on Thursday. Please review the worksheets in the grey duotang, with a focus on regrouping.
Please continue to review numbers from 60-100. I am noticing quite a number of students aren't adequately prompt or quite unfamiliar with the correct translation of numbers when answering questions.
* Math double digit addition quiz on Thursday. Please review the worksheets in the grey duotang, with a focus on regrouping.
Please continue to review numbers from 60-100. I am noticing quite a number of students aren't adequately prompt or quite unfamiliar with the correct translation of numbers when answering questions.
Le 23 janvier
Reminders:
* No school tomorrow
* Gymnastics teams will be announced next week. Reminder that teams are decided by the teachers with the limited spots assigned by the board. If your child doesn’t make it, please encourage them to try again next year.
*keep practicing numbers up to 100. Many students are struggling with remembering the numbers between 70-100.
*We said goodbye and thank you to our cooperative education student from Regina Mundi College, today. Lynda was a great help with reading, to resource prep and drawing pictures for the kids! We will miss her!
Reminders:
* No school tomorrow
* Gymnastics teams will be announced next week. Reminder that teams are decided by the teachers with the limited spots assigned by the board. If your child doesn’t make it, please encourage them to try again next year.
*keep practicing numbers up to 100. Many students are struggling with remembering the numbers between 70-100.
*We said goodbye and thank you to our cooperative education student from Regina Mundi College, today. Lynda was a great help with reading, to resource prep and drawing pictures for the kids! We will miss her!
le 20 janvier
Due to job action, there will be no school for students tomorrow. Thank you for the continuous support of our education system.
We are in need of grocery store flyers for an activity we are doing on Wednesday. Please bring some in for Wednesday.
Math: We have started our numeracy unit on double-digit addition/subtraction. We will be going over addition with regrouping and subtraction with borrowing.
Reading log: There is a change to our nightly reading program. Students will select a book on mondays and read it. However, on TUESDAYS, they will now complete a worksheet that is in their purple reading log. This page consists of them selecting 4 sight words from the list and tallying up how many times they discover each selected word in their nightly reading book. Wednesday and Thursdays will consist of normal reading.
Yellow assessment folder: I have finished assessing all of the students reading levels! There was improvement all around. Please sign the front page of the yellow duotang under the JAN 2020 component. Please, also, sign the two assessments located at the back of the yellow duotang.
Due to job action, there will be no school for students tomorrow. Thank you for the continuous support of our education system.
We are in need of grocery store flyers for an activity we are doing on Wednesday. Please bring some in for Wednesday.
Math: We have started our numeracy unit on double-digit addition/subtraction. We will be going over addition with regrouping and subtraction with borrowing.
Reading log: There is a change to our nightly reading program. Students will select a book on mondays and read it. However, on TUESDAYS, they will now complete a worksheet that is in their purple reading log. This page consists of them selecting 4 sight words from the list and tallying up how many times they discover each selected word in their nightly reading book. Wednesday and Thursdays will consist of normal reading.
Yellow assessment folder: I have finished assessing all of the students reading levels! There was improvement all around. Please sign the front page of the yellow duotang under the JAN 2020 component. Please, also, sign the two assessments located at the back of the yellow duotang.
le 17 janvier
Sorry for the late update. It's been a busy week at school. Here are some updates.
French:
Math:
Religion:
Science:
As the real Winter Season hits us, please remember to send in a complete change of clothes for your child, including socks.
Sorry for the late update. It's been a busy week at school. Here are some updates.
French:
- I will have bench marked everyone in the class by the end of next Monday, January 20th. Many students have gone up in reading. Thank you for your continued support. It is paying off. Please continue to read nightly.
- We have started to learn how to place adjectives in a French sentence and how certain adjectives come before or after the noun. We will continue to work on adjectives for the next couple of weeks
Math:
- we just finished up our unit on Place Value. This will help us a lot next week as we explore how to add and subtract double digit numbers. Please continue to review how to say numbers in French between 50-100.
Religion:
- We continue to learn about Jesus' miracles.
Science:
- please send in grocery store flyers for Monday, as we will be doing a collage to differentiate between solids and liquids
As the real Winter Season hits us, please remember to send in a complete change of clothes for your child, including socks.
le 13 janvier
Traditions presentation on Wednesday, January 15th. The students have been bringing home their script for the past week to practice, all the while practicing at school.
Math: students have a math package in their grey duotang. Most have completed it already. If not complete, please do so tonight. There will be a test on Place Value on Thursday, January 16th. Review which part of a number is the DIZAINES (tens) and which belongs to the Unités (ones) column.
French: please continue to review the French sound blends on a weekly basis. I will be starting individual reading evaluations this week. Please expect a revised reading level on the front page of your child's yellow assessment folder by early next week.
Reminder of upcoming PD. Day on January 24th
Traditions presentation on Wednesday, January 15th. The students have been bringing home their script for the past week to practice, all the while practicing at school.
Math: students have a math package in their grey duotang. Most have completed it already. If not complete, please do so tonight. There will be a test on Place Value on Thursday, January 16th. Review which part of a number is the DIZAINES (tens) and which belongs to the Unités (ones) column.
French: please continue to review the French sound blends on a weekly basis. I will be starting individual reading evaluations this week. Please expect a revised reading level on the front page of your child's yellow assessment folder by early next week.
Reminder of upcoming PD. Day on January 24th
Bonne Année!
WELCOME BACK!
Hope you and your family enjoyed some well deserved time off.
Back to reality. Here is what is happening this week.
Math - we will begin our unit on Place Value. Students will learn to exchange numbers from the one column to the tens column. We will use the words "dizaine" for tens and "unité" for ones. Please continue to review your numbers in French as we will be saying French numbers a lot during this unit.
French - we will BUMPING up our Sentences by adding adjectives. We will learn how to correctly place an adjective in a French sentence and learn how the adjective will be spelled differently depending if it agrees with a masculine or feminine noun.
Science - we will commence our unit on Liquids and Solids as well as the Water Cycle. In the meantime, at home, your child will be practicing his/her script about Our Favourite Tradition. We will present this to the class next Wednesday. Jan.15. Scripts will go home Wednesday!
Religion- we will be learning about the Epiphany and Jesus' Miracles!
PLEASE REMEMBER there will be a PD DAY on Fri. Jan. 24
WELCOME BACK!
Hope you and your family enjoyed some well deserved time off.
Back to reality. Here is what is happening this week.
Math - we will begin our unit on Place Value. Students will learn to exchange numbers from the one column to the tens column. We will use the words "dizaine" for tens and "unité" for ones. Please continue to review your numbers in French as we will be saying French numbers a lot during this unit.
French - we will BUMPING up our Sentences by adding adjectives. We will learn how to correctly place an adjective in a French sentence and learn how the adjective will be spelled differently depending if it agrees with a masculine or feminine noun.
Science - we will commence our unit on Liquids and Solids as well as the Water Cycle. In the meantime, at home, your child will be practicing his/her script about Our Favourite Tradition. We will present this to the class next Wednesday. Jan.15. Scripts will go home Wednesday!
Religion- we will be learning about the Epiphany and Jesus' Miracles!
PLEASE REMEMBER there will be a PD DAY on Fri. Jan. 24
Le 20 décembre
I’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! May you have a restful and safe break!
Your child brought home their indoor shoes, today. Please check that they still fit/wash (some are getting stinky lol). Please be sure to send them back for our return in January!
Thank you to all of you who were able to come to watch the skits of “gentil père Noël” on Thursday. The kids loved performing for an audience! Your support is appreciated! Anyone who has any pictures, please feel free to email them to me, as I forgot to take pictures to post
I’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! May you have a restful and safe break!
Your child brought home their indoor shoes, today. Please check that they still fit/wash (some are getting stinky lol). Please be sure to send them back for our return in January!
Thank you to all of you who were able to come to watch the skits of “gentil père Noël” on Thursday. The kids loved performing for an audience! Your support is appreciated! Anyone who has any pictures, please feel free to email them to me, as I forgot to take pictures to post
le 13 decembre
Final week before Christmas break! Let's do it!
Social Studies: Students will be assembling a good copy of their traditions/heritage projects, which they will use for their presentation in January. Thank you for your efforts.
French: It's Play week! We will be presenting our skits on Thursday, Dec. 19th at 11:15. Parents are welcome to join us, in our classroom. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN YOUR CHILD'S AGENDA IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
We ask that students have a little costume/hat/accessories to wear for his/her part. The costume does not have to be fancy, just something to help your child enhance the look of his/her character.
Please have costumes at school for Monday, Dec. 16th.
Math: symmetry quiz on Monday. We will continue the rest of the week with activities to reinforce AREA/perimeter of objects
Christmas play for sk-grade 3 is on Tuesday, December 17th at 6:30. Students are asked to be there by 6pm.
Students are asked to wear a White shirt with a collar - dark pants or skirts - navy uniform pants are fine for both girls and boys.
Dress down day: PYJAMA DAY and Christmas Carol sing-along on Friday, December 20th.
Week at a glance:
Monday: Symmetry quiz
*we will be walking to church to practice for the Christmas play. Please have your child bring their clothing that was requested in the previous note home for rehearsal.
Tuesday: Christmas Play at 6:30pm, St. Justin's
Wednesday: we will be watching Mme Wright's class performing a skit about the Nativity
Thursday: Gentil Pere Noel presentations at 11:15. Parents welcome. You must sign in.
Friday: We will be watching a movie in the morning and enjoying some popcorn. Students are welcome to bring a treat to share with the class, if you wish.
* Pyjama Day and Christmas sing - along (at 1:15pm)
Final week before Christmas break! Let's do it!
Social Studies: Students will be assembling a good copy of their traditions/heritage projects, which they will use for their presentation in January. Thank you for your efforts.
French: It's Play week! We will be presenting our skits on Thursday, Dec. 19th at 11:15. Parents are welcome to join us, in our classroom. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN YOUR CHILD'S AGENDA IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
We ask that students have a little costume/hat/accessories to wear for his/her part. The costume does not have to be fancy, just something to help your child enhance the look of his/her character.
Please have costumes at school for Monday, Dec. 16th.
Math: symmetry quiz on Monday. We will continue the rest of the week with activities to reinforce AREA/perimeter of objects
Christmas play for sk-grade 3 is on Tuesday, December 17th at 6:30. Students are asked to be there by 6pm.
Students are asked to wear a White shirt with a collar - dark pants or skirts - navy uniform pants are fine for both girls and boys.
Dress down day: PYJAMA DAY and Christmas Carol sing-along on Friday, December 20th.
Week at a glance:
Monday: Symmetry quiz
*we will be walking to church to practice for the Christmas play. Please have your child bring their clothing that was requested in the previous note home for rehearsal.
Tuesday: Christmas Play at 6:30pm, St. Justin's
Wednesday: we will be watching Mme Wright's class performing a skit about the Nativity
Thursday: Gentil Pere Noel presentations at 11:15. Parents welcome. You must sign in.
Friday: We will be watching a movie in the morning and enjoying some popcorn. Students are welcome to bring a treat to share with the class, if you wish.
* Pyjama Day and Christmas sing - along (at 1:15pm)
Le 10 décembre
Social studies: the script and corrected idea web are coming home tonight. Please fill in based on the headings on the idea web. I will correct this script afterwards and it will come home after Christmas break for the students to practice for their presentation. Thank you for your support in completing this assignment. I hope it has allowed for conversation between your child and you about tradition and spending time together.
Christmas concert: please remember students will be presenting a song on December 17th, at st. Justin’s parish at 6:00. This is the song which they will be performing:
Social studies: the script and corrected idea web are coming home tonight. Please fill in based on the headings on the idea web. I will correct this script afterwards and it will come home after Christmas break for the students to practice for their presentation. Thank you for your support in completing this assignment. I hope it has allowed for conversation between your child and you about tradition and spending time together.
Christmas concert: please remember students will be presenting a song on December 17th, at st. Justin’s parish at 6:00. This is the song which they will be performing:
le 9 décembre
HERITAGE PROJECT
Tomorrow your child will bring back the idea web sheet and the script to fill out at home. The second sheet will be due back to school Friday, December 13. We will be using all the information gathered at home to complete a little poster on your child's favourite tradition. This poster will be created here at school. After the poster is created here at school, I will resend home the second sheet of the project to learn at home and sometime in January, your child will present his/her tradition to the class. Only the oral presentation will be assessed.
This week in French we are busy writing Christmas sentences. There will be a test on Avoir/Etre on Friday. Please review their orange duotang.
In Religion, we are reviewing the Nativity Story.
In Math, we continue to learn about symmetry using Mirrahs.
Please Continue to send in any canned goods you are able to donate!
Have a great week!
HERITAGE PROJECT
Tomorrow your child will bring back the idea web sheet and the script to fill out at home. The second sheet will be due back to school Friday, December 13. We will be using all the information gathered at home to complete a little poster on your child's favourite tradition. This poster will be created here at school. After the poster is created here at school, I will resend home the second sheet of the project to learn at home and sometime in January, your child will present his/her tradition to the class. Only the oral presentation will be assessed.
This week in French we are busy writing Christmas sentences. There will be a test on Avoir/Etre on Friday. Please review their orange duotang.
In Religion, we are reviewing the Nativity Story.
In Math, we continue to learn about symmetry using Mirrahs.
Please Continue to send in any canned goods you are able to donate!
Have a great week!
le 6 DECEMBRE
HERITAGE PROJECT
In Social Studies, we have been discussing Canadian culture and how our country is also so Multicultural. We have talked about different religions and traditions that many of our Canadians celebrate in their homes.
For our final project we are asking our students to choose their favourite Family Tradition. This tradition can take place weekly, monthly or annually, at Christmas, Easter, Birthday etc. This project will be divided into 2 parts and finally we will assess each student's oral presentation.
Tonight, your child will bring home a sheet that looks like a "idea web" to fill out to brainstorm his/her ideas about their Favourite Tradition. Please complete the form in French to the best of your knowledge. This sheet will be due Tuesday, December 10th. I will look over the sheet for proper spelling and sentence structure. On Wednesday, your child will bring back the idea web sheet and the good copy of the presentation to fill out at home. The second sheet will be due back to school Friday, December 13. We will be using all the information gathered at home to complete a little poster on your child's favourite tradition. This poster will be created here at school.
Thank you for your continued support!
THIS WEEK
French: Le Gentil Pere Noel script is coming home nightly. Please return the scripts back to school daily. Each day students will be given time to practice with their groups.
Math: we have begun our unit on 2D shapes where we will discuss translations, rotations and reflections as well as the line of symmetry.
Religion: today we will start our Acts of Kindness in our classroom. Each day, we will pick a card from our box that will indicate a different way to be kind to others. Please remember to discuss this with your child at home.
CANNED GOODS - please remember to bring them in. The class with the most donations will win individual bags of Kernels Popcorn!
HERITAGE PROJECT
In Social Studies, we have been discussing Canadian culture and how our country is also so Multicultural. We have talked about different religions and traditions that many of our Canadians celebrate in their homes.
For our final project we are asking our students to choose their favourite Family Tradition. This tradition can take place weekly, monthly or annually, at Christmas, Easter, Birthday etc. This project will be divided into 2 parts and finally we will assess each student's oral presentation.
Tonight, your child will bring home a sheet that looks like a "idea web" to fill out to brainstorm his/her ideas about their Favourite Tradition. Please complete the form in French to the best of your knowledge. This sheet will be due Tuesday, December 10th. I will look over the sheet for proper spelling and sentence structure. On Wednesday, your child will bring back the idea web sheet and the good copy of the presentation to fill out at home. The second sheet will be due back to school Friday, December 13. We will be using all the information gathered at home to complete a little poster on your child's favourite tradition. This poster will be created here at school.
Thank you for your continued support!
THIS WEEK
French: Le Gentil Pere Noel script is coming home nightly. Please return the scripts back to school daily. Each day students will be given time to practice with their groups.
Math: we have begun our unit on 2D shapes where we will discuss translations, rotations and reflections as well as the line of symmetry.
Religion: today we will start our Acts of Kindness in our classroom. Each day, we will pick a card from our box that will indicate a different way to be kind to others. Please remember to discuss this with your child at home.
CANNED GOODS - please remember to bring them in. The class with the most donations will win individual bags of Kernels Popcorn!
Le 29 novembre
Advent: we have been talking about the meaning of Advent. Our classroom goal is to do an Act of Kindness, daily. We will be working on this as a class! We encourage you to set some goals for your family to connect, this Christmas season, and to continue promoting kindness within your family and your community.
As a school, we will be collecting canned goods, starting this Monday, December 2nd. Please send in any donations you’re able to contribute.
Drama/French: we will begin practicing our Gentil Pere Noel play in class. The students will be divided into 2 groups. Both groups will present their play to the class on Thursday, December 19. On this day, please ensure that your child has a little costume/hat/accessories to wear for his/her part. The costume does not have to be fancy, just something to help your child enhance the look of his/her character. We are hoping to present our plays to the SK classes in the afternoon.
Scripts will be sent home next week for nightly practice. Please ensure that the script is sent back to school each day so your child can practice with his/her group of students. The script will travel to and from school in the front, clear pocket of your child's agenda.
Advent: we have been talking about the meaning of Advent. Our classroom goal is to do an Act of Kindness, daily. We will be working on this as a class! We encourage you to set some goals for your family to connect, this Christmas season, and to continue promoting kindness within your family and your community.
As a school, we will be collecting canned goods, starting this Monday, December 2nd. Please send in any donations you’re able to contribute.
Drama/French: we will begin practicing our Gentil Pere Noel play in class. The students will be divided into 2 groups. Both groups will present their play to the class on Thursday, December 19. On this day, please ensure that your child has a little costume/hat/accessories to wear for his/her part. The costume does not have to be fancy, just something to help your child enhance the look of his/her character. We are hoping to present our plays to the SK classes in the afternoon.
Scripts will be sent home next week for nightly practice. Please ensure that the script is sent back to school each day so your child can practice with his/her group of students. The script will travel to and from school in the front, clear pocket of your child's agenda.
le 27 novembre
MY CULTURAL IDENTITY sheet:
In Social Studies we are learning about Canadian culture as well as how Canada is very multicultural. To help us in our studies, our students are going to be interviewing you, their parents. Tonight your child will bring home an interview form for you to complete. Please allow your child to read each question to you and help your child write down what you say. Please do not write the answers for your child. They must be the ones recording the information.
Please return this completed form to school on Friday. November 29.
4 WEEKS TILL CHRISTMAS
Here is what is going on in Grade 2:
Math: we've been discussing Math Fact families. A worksheet is coming home to review. I will be giving an addition/subtraction and Math fact families TEST on Friday!
Social Studies: We will continue to learn about Culture, Heritage and Traditions. Unit project and unit Test will be coming in the following weeks.
French: Please practice writing the different conjugations of the verb avoir. We will have a quiz this coming Monday about how to write the pronoun and the correct spelling of the verb. Example (j'ai, tu as, elle a, il a, nous avons, vous avez, elles ont, ils ont). This should be very familiar to student as we have been practicing writing sentences in class everyday.
Tomorrow, in French, we are starting a short French play entitled: Le Gentil Pere Noel. Students will be assigned lines to learn. We will present this play to our classmates the last week of school before Christmas break. More information to follow in the weeks to come.
MY CULTURAL IDENTITY sheet:
In Social Studies we are learning about Canadian culture as well as how Canada is very multicultural. To help us in our studies, our students are going to be interviewing you, their parents. Tonight your child will bring home an interview form for you to complete. Please allow your child to read each question to you and help your child write down what you say. Please do not write the answers for your child. They must be the ones recording the information.
Please return this completed form to school on Friday. November 29.
4 WEEKS TILL CHRISTMAS
Here is what is going on in Grade 2:
Math: we've been discussing Math Fact families. A worksheet is coming home to review. I will be giving an addition/subtraction and Math fact families TEST on Friday!
Social Studies: We will continue to learn about Culture, Heritage and Traditions. Unit project and unit Test will be coming in the following weeks.
French: Please practice writing the different conjugations of the verb avoir. We will have a quiz this coming Monday about how to write the pronoun and the correct spelling of the verb. Example (j'ai, tu as, elle a, il a, nous avons, vous avez, elles ont, ils ont). This should be very familiar to student as we have been practicing writing sentences in class everyday.
Tomorrow, in French, we are starting a short French play entitled: Le Gentil Pere Noel. Students will be assigned lines to learn. We will present this play to our classmates the last week of school before Christmas break. More information to follow in the weeks to come.
Vendredi le 22 novembre
Math: students will be having a math quiz on Tuesday on making 10, doubles up to 10, and adding of geometric shapes. Each child has brought home their grey duotang to review.
Rosaries: we have received our rosaries. On Wednesday, at our Advent liturgy, the priest will be blessing each child’s rosary. Our goal is to leave the rosaries at school so that when we pray the rosary on Fridays, each child is able to pray with their own personal rosary. If you do not wish for your child to leave their rosary at school for prayer, please indicate in their agenda.
Math: students will be having a math quiz on Tuesday on making 10, doubles up to 10, and adding of geometric shapes. Each child has brought home their grey duotang to review.
Rosaries: we have received our rosaries. On Wednesday, at our Advent liturgy, the priest will be blessing each child’s rosary. Our goal is to leave the rosaries at school so that when we pray the rosary on Fridays, each child is able to pray with their own personal rosary. If you do not wish for your child to leave their rosary at school for prayer, please indicate in their agenda.
Students will be performing in a Christmas concert at St. Justin's in December. The following video is the song which they will be singing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vc4CexxlX8&list=RD2vc4CexxlX8&start_radio=1&t=0
mardi le 19 novembre
Thank you all for coming last week to interviews. I have given everyone a French sound blends worksheet to keep reviewing, when able to. If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to ask.
Math: thank you for your commitment to reviewing ways of making 10 and adding doubles! We will be introducing subtraction on Thursday. We have been working on adding 2D geometrical shapes, this week.
French: We have been reviewing the verbs AVOIR and ETRE. I will be giving them a test before Christmas. Please continue to review the correct conjugations of these verbs, in French.
AVOIR: to have
J'ai Nous avons
Tu as Vous avez
Il a Ils ont
Elle a Elles ont
Qui a..?
On a
Etre: to be
Je suis Nous sommes
Tu es Vous êtes
Il est Ils sont
Elle est Elles sont
Qui est...?
On est
**This week, we are introducing the sound blend OU--- like in the word, ours (bear)**
Social Studies: We are starting our HERITAGE AND IDENTITY: CHANGING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TRADITIONS . The following are the Overall Expectations:
A1. Application: compare some significant traditions and celebrations among diverse groups and at different times, and identify some of the reasons for changes in these traditions/celebrations (FOCUS ON: Perspective; Cause and Consequence)
A2. Inquiry: use the social studies inquiry process to investigate some of the past and present traditions and celebrations within their own family and the communities to which they belong (FOCUS ON:Continuity and Change)
A3. Understanding Context: describe some of the major groups in their community, including different types of families, and some of the ways in which traditions and heritage are passed on by such groups (FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Significance)
Thank you all for coming last week to interviews. I have given everyone a French sound blends worksheet to keep reviewing, when able to. If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to ask.
Math: thank you for your commitment to reviewing ways of making 10 and adding doubles! We will be introducing subtraction on Thursday. We have been working on adding 2D geometrical shapes, this week.
French: We have been reviewing the verbs AVOIR and ETRE. I will be giving them a test before Christmas. Please continue to review the correct conjugations of these verbs, in French.
AVOIR: to have
J'ai Nous avons
Tu as Vous avez
Il a Ils ont
Elle a Elles ont
Qui a..?
On a
Etre: to be
Je suis Nous sommes
Tu es Vous êtes
Il est Ils sont
Elle est Elles sont
Qui est...?
On est
**This week, we are introducing the sound blend OU--- like in the word, ours (bear)**
Social Studies: We are starting our HERITAGE AND IDENTITY: CHANGING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TRADITIONS . The following are the Overall Expectations:
A1. Application: compare some significant traditions and celebrations among diverse groups and at different times, and identify some of the reasons for changes in these traditions/celebrations (FOCUS ON: Perspective; Cause and Consequence)
A2. Inquiry: use the social studies inquiry process to investigate some of the past and present traditions and celebrations within their own family and the communities to which they belong (FOCUS ON:Continuity and Change)
A3. Understanding Context: describe some of the major groups in their community, including different types of families, and some of the ways in which traditions and heritage are passed on by such groups (FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Significance)
ADDING DOUBLESYesterday we learned about the pattern we see when we add doubles from 1+1 to 12+12. Please continue to review and have your child memorize how to add the doubles from 1+1 to 12+ 12 as well as the different combinations of adding to the sum of 10.
Science: Next Tues. November 19 we will present our animal projects to the class. Please ensure your child is practicing their script at home (pink paper sent home on Tuesday, Nov 12th)
Picture Re-takes tomorrow, Nov. 14th
P.D. Day Friday Nov. 15th
See you all at Interview night!
Science: Next Tues. November 19 we will present our animal projects to the class. Please ensure your child is practicing their script at home (pink paper sent home on Tuesday, Nov 12th)
Picture Re-takes tomorrow, Nov. 14th
P.D. Day Friday Nov. 15th
See you all at Interview night!
lundi le 11 novembre
Science: We have finished our good copies of our animal projects. Tomorrow night, your child will bring home his/her script to practice for the Oral Presentation that will take place next Tues. November 19. They are not required to memorize the presentation but should be very familiar with its content. They can reference the good copy of the project for pictures etc.
Thursday, November 14th, we will have a short quiz on Animals. The students should be prepared as we have been studying together in class through an interactive online game. I will be sending home a review page tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 12th.
PHOTOS: your child is bringing home their proofs from picture day. If you require photo retake, those will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14th.
Thursday, November 14 (PM) - Interviews. Your appointment time was sent home on Friday inside your child's report card. PLEASE RETURN ALL REPORT CARD ENVELOPES TO school Asap!
Friday, November 15 - PD DAY!
Please continue to work on ways of adding and making the sum of 10. It is very important that your child memorizes the 6 different ways. We will have a little quiz on this concept next week.
Have a lovely snowy week!
We had the honour of remembering our fallen soldiers, today, during our Remembrance Day liturgy. We have been doing some activities in class to develop vocabulary and to enrich our learning.
Science: We have finished our good copies of our animal projects. Tomorrow night, your child will bring home his/her script to practice for the Oral Presentation that will take place next Tues. November 19. They are not required to memorize the presentation but should be very familiar with its content. They can reference the good copy of the project for pictures etc.
Thursday, November 14th, we will have a short quiz on Animals. The students should be prepared as we have been studying together in class through an interactive online game. I will be sending home a review page tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 12th.
PHOTOS: your child is bringing home their proofs from picture day. If you require photo retake, those will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14th.
Thursday, November 14 (PM) - Interviews. Your appointment time was sent home on Friday inside your child's report card. PLEASE RETURN ALL REPORT CARD ENVELOPES TO school Asap!
Friday, November 15 - PD DAY!
Please continue to work on ways of adding and making the sum of 10. It is very important that your child memorizes the 6 different ways. We will have a little quiz on this concept next week.
Have a lovely snowy week!
We had the honour of remembering our fallen soldiers, today, during our Remembrance Day liturgy. We have been doing some activities in class to develop vocabulary and to enrich our learning.
jeudi le 7 novembre
MAKING 10Today we introduced the various ways of adding to 10. It is imperative that your child memorizes each way of making ten. We will have a little quiz on the ways on making 10 in a week's time. Here is a little video to watch to help memorize the different ways. Another great way to help memorize the ways of making ten is by having your child write the different facts over and over again and also by quizzing your child on the different ways while you are driving, getting ready for bed - anywhere !
start with 1 plus what = 10 (hopefully your child will respond 1+9 = 10 etc....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiFRb_Uoa3U
MAKING 10Today we introduced the various ways of adding to 10. It is imperative that your child memorizes each way of making ten. We will have a little quiz on the ways on making 10 in a week's time. Here is a little video to watch to help memorize the different ways. Another great way to help memorize the ways of making ten is by having your child write the different facts over and over again and also by quizzing your child on the different ways while you are driving, getting ready for bed - anywhere !
start with 1 plus what = 10 (hopefully your child will respond 1+9 = 10 etc....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiFRb_Uoa3U
lundi le 4 novembre
Weekly update:
All parts of the Science project are due today. We will start assembling the good copy of the project this week. A script will be sent home by the end of the week so your child can practice what he/she will say during the oral presentation of their project. Presentations will take place next week or the week after. More details to follow.
We will have a final quiz on Animals sometime this week or next. We will be reviewing for the quiz together as a class with an interactive online game. More details to follow. Both the presentation date and Quiz date will depend on how long it takes for us to assemble the good copies of our projects.
Math: Diagrams Quiz tomorrow- your child is bringing home their math duotang. There are several examples of the two main diagrams we have studies (PICTOGRAMME & DIAGRAMME à BANDES). Please review components of the diagrams, as your child will need to label and create a diagram according to a tally chart I will be providing.
PICTOGRAMME:
- Title #1 (about topic)
- Titre #2 (Nombre de personnes)
- Données ( Options at bottom from survey)
- échelle (scale)
- image to represent results within the diagramme
DIAGRAMME à BANDES
- Title #1 (about topic)
- Titre #2 (Nombre de personnes)
- Données ( Options at bottom from survey)
- échelle (scale)
- BARS to represent results within the diagramme
*** we will begin our unit on single addition and subtraction on Thursday. During this unit, it is imperative that students learn all the combinations of making ten (2+8=10 etc) as well as the addition of double from 1+1 to 12+12). Please work on this concept at home.
French: I will begin our second round of PM BENCHMARKS tomorrow (the individual reading test). I hope to get through the entire class by next week. As soon as everyone has completed his/her reading evaluation, I will record the reading level on the first page of the Yellow Evaluation Duo tang and send it home to get signed.
Report Cards go home this Friday. Inside the envelope, you will find your scheduled interview time.
Weekly update:
All parts of the Science project are due today. We will start assembling the good copy of the project this week. A script will be sent home by the end of the week so your child can practice what he/she will say during the oral presentation of their project. Presentations will take place next week or the week after. More details to follow.
We will have a final quiz on Animals sometime this week or next. We will be reviewing for the quiz together as a class with an interactive online game. More details to follow. Both the presentation date and Quiz date will depend on how long it takes for us to assemble the good copies of our projects.
Math: Diagrams Quiz tomorrow- your child is bringing home their math duotang. There are several examples of the two main diagrams we have studies (PICTOGRAMME & DIAGRAMME à BANDES). Please review components of the diagrams, as your child will need to label and create a diagram according to a tally chart I will be providing.
PICTOGRAMME:
- Title #1 (about topic)
- Titre #2 (Nombre de personnes)
- Données ( Options at bottom from survey)
- échelle (scale)
- image to represent results within the diagramme
DIAGRAMME à BANDES
- Title #1 (about topic)
- Titre #2 (Nombre de personnes)
- Données ( Options at bottom from survey)
- échelle (scale)
- BARS to represent results within the diagramme
*** we will begin our unit on single addition and subtraction on Thursday. During this unit, it is imperative that students learn all the combinations of making ten (2+8=10 etc) as well as the addition of double from 1+1 to 12+12). Please work on this concept at home.
French: I will begin our second round of PM BENCHMARKS tomorrow (the individual reading test). I hope to get through the entire class by next week. As soon as everyone has completed his/her reading evaluation, I will record the reading level on the first page of the Yellow Evaluation Duo tang and send it home to get signed.
Report Cards go home this Friday. Inside the envelope, you will find your scheduled interview time.
mercredi le 30 octobre
French: Your child is bringing home their orange duotang. Within this duotang, you will find a double-sided page of writing about a fantome (ghost) and a squelette (skeleton). We completed the first side (ghost) together as a class, as a model. The skeleton side was completed as partner work. Please review the structure of the sentences (subject, verb, object + adjective (added detail)) with your child. They will be assessed on their writing on Friday, Nov 1 to describe a witch. Thank you for your support in reviewing with your child.
Math: we have been working hard on doing surveys and pictogrammes in class. Please look through the last few pages of your child's math duotang (GREY) and ask them some questions about their work/diagrams we've completed thus far!
Tomorrow is Non-Uniform Day. Please dress in Orange and/or Black!
Interview Request sheets went home, this week. As per the note, the times allotted are from 4-8pm on Thursday, November 14th. Unfortunately, I am unavailable after 7:15pm on that day. Any interview requests will only be accommodated between 4-7:10pm. I apologize for any inconvenience. If you're unable to make it during this timeframe, please let me know and I will be happy to schedule an alternate time with you. Merci :)
French: Your child is bringing home their orange duotang. Within this duotang, you will find a double-sided page of writing about a fantome (ghost) and a squelette (skeleton). We completed the first side (ghost) together as a class, as a model. The skeleton side was completed as partner work. Please review the structure of the sentences (subject, verb, object + adjective (added detail)) with your child. They will be assessed on their writing on Friday, Nov 1 to describe a witch. Thank you for your support in reviewing with your child.
Math: we have been working hard on doing surveys and pictogrammes in class. Please look through the last few pages of your child's math duotang (GREY) and ask them some questions about their work/diagrams we've completed thus far!
Tomorrow is Non-Uniform Day. Please dress in Orange and/or Black!
Interview Request sheets went home, this week. As per the note, the times allotted are from 4-8pm on Thursday, November 14th. Unfortunately, I am unavailable after 7:15pm on that day. Any interview requests will only be accommodated between 4-7:10pm. I apologize for any inconvenience. If you're unable to make it during this timeframe, please let me know and I will be happy to schedule an alternate time with you. Merci :)
mardi le 29 octobre
Reminders:
Interview Request sheets went home, yesterday. As per the note, the times allotted are from 4-8pm on Thursday, November 14th. Unfortunately, I am unavailable after 7:15pm on that day. Any interview requests will only be accommodated between 4-7:10pm. I apologize for any inconvenience. If you're unable to make it during this timeframe, please let me know and I will be happy to schedule an alternate time with you. Merci :)
Thursday is Non-Uniform Day. Please dress in Orange and/or Black!
Reminders:
Interview Request sheets went home, yesterday. As per the note, the times allotted are from 4-8pm on Thursday, November 14th. Unfortunately, I am unavailable after 7:15pm on that day. Any interview requests will only be accommodated between 4-7:10pm. I apologize for any inconvenience. If you're unable to make it during this timeframe, please let me know and I will be happy to schedule an alternate time with you. Merci :)
Thursday is Non-Uniform Day. Please dress in Orange and/or Black!
lundi le 28 octobre
Halloween Riddle presentations tomorrow! Don't forget to bring costume in a closed, solid bag.
PICTURE DAY TOMORROW! Dress in uniform, still.
Science Task #6 is coming home, today. Please return completed by Thursday.
Non-Uniform Day on Thursday - WEAR ORANGE/Black...no costumes, please
Halloween Riddle presentations tomorrow! Don't forget to bring costume in a closed, solid bag.
PICTURE DAY TOMORROW! Dress in uniform, still.
Science Task #6 is coming home, today. Please return completed by Thursday.
Non-Uniform Day on Thursday - WEAR ORANGE/Black...no costumes, please
Mercredi le 23 octobre 2019
In French class today, we will start our first package of sight words, also know as High Frequency/Non-sense words in French. This will be completed by the students daily during their bell work (the time following the morning bell, while I go around and sign agendas and do attendance).
These words will be written in your child's agenda every Monday. During the week, please read the words nightly with your child. At the beginning the words are super easy, but they will progress in difficulty as the year progresses. With that being said, if your child can read the words with ease, please send a few minutes each night asking your child to either write or verbally say a sentence that contains each word.
This week the words are the articles of "le (masculine for the) , la (feminine for the), un (masculine for a), une (feminine for a).
Please ensure that when your child use each word in a sentence and please ask them to explain to you what the word means in English ( Did they start their sentence with the word the "le/la" or a "un/une") and that the word following the (le/la/un/une) is feminine/masculine words that agrees with the article.
Following Bell work, when we gather on the carpet for our morning routine, we will once again review the proper use of each word and also create sentences to practice how to use and read the word.
Math:
We will begin our unit on Data Management today. We will be discussing how to conduct a survey and how to place the information gathered in a survey in a graph (pictograph, Venn diagram, bar diagram).
Unit expectations:
Your child will:
* collect data using survey questions
* organize objects according to attributes
* organize data and represent data using different diagrams (Diagramme à Venn/ Pictogramme/Diagramme à bandes) studied in class
* analyse data in diagrams
Science:
Today, another part of the project will go home. Thank you to everyone who is working so hard on completing each part and ensuring that they are sent to school by the given due dates and in FRENCH.
** DON't FORGET****
-Picture Day - Tuesday, October 29th
- Halloween Riddle - due next Tuesday, October 29 (please send the rough draft in early to have it corrected by Mme Silva to ensure accuracy)
- No School on Friday, October 25th!
mardi le 15 octobre
Happy Thanksgiving to all! I hope you had a restful long weekend.
Science:
Please continue to complete the science tasks that are coming home for your child's animal project. Each task's due date is written at the bottom of the instructional sheet.
Math: we are continuing with patterning, with a focus on number patterns now. Your child is bringing home a few review sheets (in their grey duotang) for attributes and one with number patterns. Please complete by Friday.
French: we are continuing with our work writing in complete sentences with a focus on Autumn vocabulary. We are also incorporating the verb AVOIR (to have) and sentence starters to help us write in complete sentences.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! I hope you had a restful long weekend.
Science:
Please continue to complete the science tasks that are coming home for your child's animal project. Each task's due date is written at the bottom of the instructional sheet.
Math: we are continuing with patterning, with a focus on number patterns now. Your child is bringing home a few review sheets (in their grey duotang) for attributes and one with number patterns. Please complete by Friday.
French: we are continuing with our work writing in complete sentences with a focus on Autumn vocabulary. We are also incorporating the verb AVOIR (to have) and sentence starters to help us write in complete sentences.
jeudi le 10 octobre
Over the next few weeks, we will be working on our Science Project about animals. Each student will select a different animal to research. A picture card will be found in your child's agenda, tonight. The project will be divided into small sections that will be completed at home and brought back to class. Once all sections are complete, the Good copy of the project will be assembled in class on Monday, November 4.
Tonight your child will bring home in their agenda a little note explaining how to colour the title page of the project. Please follow in the instructions and return to school for safe keeping by Tuesday, Oct 15. Each student will be given a folder at school to store all of the pieces of their project until assembly day.
On Wednesday, Oct 16th- we will have a little quiz on the life cycle of the Frog. Your child is taking home his/her's science duo tang this weekend. Please review the life cycle at home in preparation for the quiz on Tues. You may also wish you to use the information inside your child's duo tang for proper spelling of your animal species.
In Math: Next week, we will be working on growing patterns and 100 chart patterns. We just finished up patterns changing by attributes of colour, shape, size and direction.
Following our patterning unit, we will begin learning about different diagrams in math, the week following Thanksgiving.
In Religion: we are beginning to discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation and preparing the students to receive this sacrament by discussing the 10 Commandments and the steps involved in the Sacrament. We will begin to learn the Act of Contrition prayer.
In French: we are learning about Automne vocabulary and how to write sentences using new verb starters such as "Je joue, je mange, j'aime, je vois, je vais". Please continue to work on your child's Halloween Riddle as its due on October 29.
Students participated in Rosary Making yesterday, in class. Below are some pictures of the process, so far!
Over the next few weeks, we will be working on our Science Project about animals. Each student will select a different animal to research. A picture card will be found in your child's agenda, tonight. The project will be divided into small sections that will be completed at home and brought back to class. Once all sections are complete, the Good copy of the project will be assembled in class on Monday, November 4.
Tonight your child will bring home in their agenda a little note explaining how to colour the title page of the project. Please follow in the instructions and return to school for safe keeping by Tuesday, Oct 15. Each student will be given a folder at school to store all of the pieces of their project until assembly day.
On Wednesday, Oct 16th- we will have a little quiz on the life cycle of the Frog. Your child is taking home his/her's science duo tang this weekend. Please review the life cycle at home in preparation for the quiz on Tues. You may also wish you to use the information inside your child's duo tang for proper spelling of your animal species.
In Math: Next week, we will be working on growing patterns and 100 chart patterns. We just finished up patterns changing by attributes of colour, shape, size and direction.
Following our patterning unit, we will begin learning about different diagrams in math, the week following Thanksgiving.
In Religion: we are beginning to discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation and preparing the students to receive this sacrament by discussing the 10 Commandments and the steps involved in the Sacrament. We will begin to learn the Act of Contrition prayer.
In French: we are learning about Automne vocabulary and how to write sentences using new verb starters such as "Je joue, je mange, j'aime, je vois, je vais". Please continue to work on your child's Halloween Riddle as its due on October 29.
Students participated in Rosary Making yesterday, in class. Below are some pictures of the process, so far!
Lundi le 7 octobre
Reminders for the week:
Wednesday, October 9: our students will begin the process of making their rosaries. Students who have not paid/do not wish to participate will be on a different room doing work, at the time of this activity.
Math: we have begun our patterning unit. Students will be practicing making repeating, growing and shrinking patterns with attributes changing. Ask your child What are the 4 ways a pattern change?
Reminders for the week:
Wednesday, October 9: our students will begin the process of making their rosaries. Students who have not paid/do not wish to participate will be on a different room doing work, at the time of this activity.
Math: we have begun our patterning unit. Students will be practicing making repeating, growing and shrinking patterns with attributes changing. Ask your child What are the 4 ways a pattern change?
Mardi le 1e octobre
Here are a few reminders.
1. Tomorrow (Wed. Oct 2). Field trip: Please be prompt as we will leave school at 9am. We return to school by noon. We will take a little snack to eat during the trip. Please ensure your child's first snack is something that is easy to eat and easily disposable. This trip is rain or shine. We will evaluate the trip in the morning. The trip will only be cancelled if there are thunderstorms or constant heavy rain in the morning.
Your child must wear rubber boots for this trip (even if it does not rain). You may send a secondary pair of outdoor shoes for your child To wear at lunch and pm recess when we return.
2. Tomorrow, in your child's agenda you will see stapled a Halloween Costume Riddle sheet. We are asking students to create a Halloween Riddle in French about their Halloween costume. Presentations will take place on Tuesday, October 29. On the 29, students are asked to bring their costumes to school in a bag, Costumes will not be worn, just shown. Instructions to follow on the sheet in the agenda. Please practice and be ready for Oct. 29th.
2. Please ensure you are reading nightly with your child and practicing the different combined sounds on the page provided in your child's reading log.
3. We will be making our rosaries in class next Thurs. Oct. 10 at 1 pm. Please ensure your child is at school that afternoon.
We celebrated our contributions to the Marathon of Hope, today with our Terry Fox Run! As your child who was Terry Fox and what is his story?!
Here are a few reminders.
1. Tomorrow (Wed. Oct 2). Field trip: Please be prompt as we will leave school at 9am. We return to school by noon. We will take a little snack to eat during the trip. Please ensure your child's first snack is something that is easy to eat and easily disposable. This trip is rain or shine. We will evaluate the trip in the morning. The trip will only be cancelled if there are thunderstorms or constant heavy rain in the morning.
Your child must wear rubber boots for this trip (even if it does not rain). You may send a secondary pair of outdoor shoes for your child To wear at lunch and pm recess when we return.
2. Tomorrow, in your child's agenda you will see stapled a Halloween Costume Riddle sheet. We are asking students to create a Halloween Riddle in French about their Halloween costume. Presentations will take place on Tuesday, October 29. On the 29, students are asked to bring their costumes to school in a bag, Costumes will not be worn, just shown. Instructions to follow on the sheet in the agenda. Please practice and be ready for Oct. 29th.
2. Please ensure you are reading nightly with your child and practicing the different combined sounds on the page provided in your child's reading log.
3. We will be making our rosaries in class next Thurs. Oct. 10 at 1 pm. Please ensure your child is at school that afternoon.
We celebrated our contributions to the Marathon of Hope, today with our Terry Fox Run! As your child who was Terry Fox and what is his story?!
lundi le 30 septembre
Tuesday: October is here! We are working on our learning skills for the month of October. Learning skills are ORGANIZATION, INITIATIVE, SELF-REGULATION, COLLABORATION, INDEPENDENT WORK, RESPONSIBILITY. This month we will be focusing our attention on 3, based on observations made thus far in the year. We will be working on RESPONSIBILITY (Manages own behaviour, follows routines, works during timelines given, completes homework), ORGANIZATION (organizing ideas and work-space) and INITIATIVE (Takes risks in French, tries new activities, and is positive).
Wednesday: Field Trip to Upper Thames Conservation Area. Please dress according to weather
Thursday: Bible Day- bring your bible to share with the class
Friday: Book Fair Sales Day - we will be visiting the book fair to make any purchases, today. Please send any money in a ziploc bag with your child's name written on it. Whatever purchases your child makes is at your discretion. Please chat with them about what you expect for purchases, as per their wish list that came home.
Tuesday: October is here! We are working on our learning skills for the month of October. Learning skills are ORGANIZATION, INITIATIVE, SELF-REGULATION, COLLABORATION, INDEPENDENT WORK, RESPONSIBILITY. This month we will be focusing our attention on 3, based on observations made thus far in the year. We will be working on RESPONSIBILITY (Manages own behaviour, follows routines, works during timelines given, completes homework), ORGANIZATION (organizing ideas and work-space) and INITIATIVE (Takes risks in French, tries new activities, and is positive).
Wednesday: Field Trip to Upper Thames Conservation Area. Please dress according to weather
Thursday: Bible Day- bring your bible to share with the class
Friday: Book Fair Sales Day - we will be visiting the book fair to make any purchases, today. Please send any money in a ziploc bag with your child's name written on it. Whatever purchases your child makes is at your discretion. Please chat with them about what you expect for purchases, as per their wish list that came home.
le 25 septembre
Today is Franco-Ontarien Day. We celebrated French culture and education by wearing Green and white. Each child received a tattoo to commemorate the Franco Ontario Flag. We sang the "Mon beau Drapeau" song and did some colouring to add to the day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8N3jVKzv70 at this link you will find a video with the song.
In science, we are learning about animals. One of our fellow grade 2 students brought in their lizards to show to the grade 2s. Cone and Ice Cream are their names. The students had fun asking questions and holding/touching them!
Today is Franco-Ontarien Day. We celebrated French culture and education by wearing Green and white. Each child received a tattoo to commemorate the Franco Ontario Flag. We sang the "Mon beau Drapeau" song and did some colouring to add to the day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8N3jVKzv70 at this link you will find a video with the song.
In science, we are learning about animals. One of our fellow grade 2 students brought in their lizards to show to the grade 2s. Cone and Ice Cream are their names. The students had fun asking questions and holding/touching them!
le 24 septembre
1. Wed - Franco-Ontarian Day. www.ontario.ca/page/franco-ontarian-history
Please wear Green and White (dress down day).
2. Thurs - Math Interviews today with Mme
Religion: bring your family photo to add to our prayer table for the year to help make the connection between school and home
3. Friday - PD Day for students - no school!
READING LOGS came home yesterday. Please ensure you read with your child and fill out the reading log, nightly. Reading logs will be due on Monday, Sept 30 as Friday is a PD day. In the future, Reading Logs will be due on Fridays; unless we have a short week due to holidays or PD days.
Enjoy your week :)
1. Wed - Franco-Ontarian Day. www.ontario.ca/page/franco-ontarian-history
Please wear Green and White (dress down day).
2. Thurs - Math Interviews today with Mme
Religion: bring your family photo to add to our prayer table for the year to help make the connection between school and home
3. Friday - PD Day for students - no school!
READING LOGS came home yesterday. Please ensure you read with your child and fill out the reading log, nightly. Reading logs will be due on Monday, Sept 30 as Friday is a PD day. In the future, Reading Logs will be due on Fridays; unless we have a short week due to holidays or PD days.
Enjoy your week :)
le 19 septembre
Math: Tonight I will be sending home a copy of the interview questions I will ask your child next week. Please use the sheet to help prepare your child for their Number Interview with me.
The math interviews will take place next Thurs. Sept 26.
A reminder that Reading Logs will come home on Monday and that reading 4 x a week will commence on Monday.
Happy Weekend!
Math: Tonight I will be sending home a copy of the interview questions I will ask your child next week. Please use the sheet to help prepare your child for their Number Interview with me.
The math interviews will take place next Thurs. Sept 26.
A reminder that Reading Logs will come home on Monday and that reading 4 x a week will commence on Monday.
Happy Weekend!
Le 16 septembre
This week in French, we will be writing sentences that begin with
-Il y a + the use of a colour and number
-Je vois
The students have completed a little book entitled "Dans la salle de classe". Please have your child read this book to you (everyday this week) and please return nightly. Tomorrow, your child will be presenting their book to a partner.
In Math, we will continue to learn about counting and different ways to represent a number. Please continue to practice numbers out of order especially between 60 and 100 in French. Use the 99 chart that was sent home last week. Also practice how to count by 2,5,10 in French to 100.
In Science, we have begun our unit on Animals (their life cycles, habitats, and species).
Last week your child brought home a permission form for our upcoming trip to the Conservation Area. Please remember to pay on cash-online and to return the permission form back to school ASAP.
Student Verfication Forms: Please review, sign and return all verification forms at your earliest convenience. Thank you :)
Also next Friday, Sept 20 - we will have a little Listening test on French numbers. Mme will say a number between 1 and 100 in French, the student will write down the number he/she hears and indicate whether the number is odd (impair) or even (pair). Please continue practicing numbers out of order with your child at home. Your child must also memorize how to count by 2,5,10 in French. I will conduct Math interviews with students in a couple weeks. More information about this interview to come.
MEET THE TEACHER:
This Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4 to 6pm. I will run two short presentations. One at 4:30 pm and another at 5. Both will be identical. Please plan to attend one of the sessions as I will be explaining our French Reading Program which will begin Monday, Sept 23 and run into June. Please remember that Reading Nightly in French is an imperative part to our French Immersion Program. All Grade 2 students must be reading for at least 10-15 mins at least 4x a week, in French, every week in order to progress in our program.
Thank you for your support. See you Thursday!
Enjoy the week!
This week in French, we will be writing sentences that begin with
-Il y a + the use of a colour and number
-Je vois
The students have completed a little book entitled "Dans la salle de classe". Please have your child read this book to you (everyday this week) and please return nightly. Tomorrow, your child will be presenting their book to a partner.
In Math, we will continue to learn about counting and different ways to represent a number. Please continue to practice numbers out of order especially between 60 and 100 in French. Use the 99 chart that was sent home last week. Also practice how to count by 2,5,10 in French to 100.
In Science, we have begun our unit on Animals (their life cycles, habitats, and species).
Last week your child brought home a permission form for our upcoming trip to the Conservation Area. Please remember to pay on cash-online and to return the permission form back to school ASAP.
Student Verfication Forms: Please review, sign and return all verification forms at your earliest convenience. Thank you :)
Also next Friday, Sept 20 - we will have a little Listening test on French numbers. Mme will say a number between 1 and 100 in French, the student will write down the number he/she hears and indicate whether the number is odd (impair) or even (pair). Please continue practicing numbers out of order with your child at home. Your child must also memorize how to count by 2,5,10 in French. I will conduct Math interviews with students in a couple weeks. More information about this interview to come.
MEET THE TEACHER:
This Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4 to 6pm. I will run two short presentations. One at 4:30 pm and another at 5. Both will be identical. Please plan to attend one of the sessions as I will be explaining our French Reading Program which will begin Monday, Sept 23 and run into June. Please remember that Reading Nightly in French is an imperative part to our French Immersion Program. All Grade 2 students must be reading for at least 10-15 mins at least 4x a week, in French, every week in order to progress in our program.
Thank you for your support. See you Thursday!
Enjoy the week!
le 3 septembre 2019
Hello and Welcome to our Gr. 2 class !
My name is Dina Silva and I will be your child's teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. I will be using this website to help keep you in the loop. When I update the website with new information, the students will write in our agendas "check website". On that night, please check to see what new information has been added about our life in the classroom here at St. Anthony.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me here on the website or write me a note in your child's agenda.
AGENDA:
due to an ordering error, we do not have agendas at this moment. we are unsure of their delivery date, so in the meantime your son/daughter will have a green notebook in which we will be using to write our daily agendas. Please initial and communicate using this notebook until we receive all agendas. Sorry for the inconvenience. I appreciate your cooperation.
Your student's agenda is used on a daily basis to record important dates and homework. If your child will be away or if you have a specific question for me, please write on the right side of the agenda so that the students can use the left side to write down homework. You are also asked to read and initial your child’s planner each day.
Please remember to go online through cash online to pay $7.00 for the agenda. NO Money will be collected this year. All trips, hot lunch etc must ALL be paid online.
As we prepare for our year in grade 2 here is a summary of items that students will require throughout the year. As always, pencils and other supplies are provided in class, however most students respect and prefer their own belongings.
In grade 2 students will require:
2 pencils (not mechanical) 1 pencil sharpener
1 set of pencil crayons
1 pair of Indoor running shoes (Velcro please. Although many students know how to tie laces, shoes are removed many times a day and students become irritated, and stop tying up their laces.)
1 reusable water bottle (sent home daily for washing) 1 fabric pencil case (not pencil boxes – boxes spill and scatter when they fall)
1 complete change of uniform clothes, including socks and underwear. This can be kept in your child's backpack or in a small bag at school (We recommend using a set of uniform that is a little bit too small but still wearable. This way there is no extra expense.)
It is also suggested that students bring:
1 set of thin-tipped markers
1 set of ear buds or headphones * must be here by next week so we can begin French Guided Reading Centers
Please ensure that all items (including clothing) are labelled with your child’s name. Vist http://mabelslabels.com/c/?type=fundraiser&b=2313&cur_website=base for the St. Anthony fundraiser!
As always, donations of paper towels and Kleenex and Sanitizer are greatly appreciated.
lundi le 24 juin
Welcome to the last week of school! We have worked so hard this year! Tonight, your son/daughter will be bringing home some of their work. Please keep all of it at home for your safekeeping! Included is their ART PORTFOLIO and ASSESSMENT PAGES, please take some extra time to go over these with your child and allow them to showcase their work!
Tuesday, June 25th: REPORTS go home
Wednesday, June 26th. We will be having a game day! Please bring any cooperative activity to play with in the afternoon!
Thursday, June 27th: Last day of school! Congratulations on another successful year of school! I wish you all a very happy and safe summer! Thank you for all of your continued support, this year. My job is impossible without you as a team member! Your efforts have not gone unnoticed :)
Welcome to the last week of school! We have worked so hard this year! Tonight, your son/daughter will be bringing home some of their work. Please keep all of it at home for your safekeeping! Included is their ART PORTFOLIO and ASSESSMENT PAGES, please take some extra time to go over these with your child and allow them to showcase their work!
Tuesday, June 25th: REPORTS go home
Wednesday, June 26th. We will be having a game day! Please bring any cooperative activity to play with in the afternoon!
Thursday, June 27th: Last day of school! Congratulations on another successful year of school! I wish you all a very happy and safe summer! Thank you for all of your continued support, this year. My job is impossible without you as a team member! Your efforts have not gone unnoticed :)
Jeudi le 20 juin
Reminder that tomorrow is our end of the year field trip to Clovermead! We will be leaving the school immediately after morning bell and due to arrive at Clovermead around 9:40am. Please dress accordingly. Sunscreen, water bottle and lunch are required. The food stand will NOT be open.
Tomorrow is Non-Uniform day! Students are encouraged to wear their house colours.
At last recess, if we are back by then, students will be able to purchase a Freezie!
Tomorrow is Non-Uniform day! Students are encouraged to wear their house colours.
At last recess, if we are back by then, students will be able to purchase a Freezie!
vendredi le 14 juin
Social Studies: We will be assembling our Province/Territory projects starting Monday. Please ensure all research has been submitted by Monday, so that your child isn't behind schedule.
RULES with technology: We have had a few students who brought technology to school. While it is your choice if they have technology on their commute to and from school, they are neither permitted to use it during school hours, nor take it outside for recess, without permission. We have had a couple incidents in our grade 2 classroom with this. Please remind your child that if they bring technology, they must have your permission and they must either keep it in their bag or give it to me, for safekeeping until dismissal. I appreciate your cooperation with this matter.
Social Studies: We will be assembling our Province/Territory projects starting Monday. Please ensure all research has been submitted by Monday, so that your child isn't behind schedule.
RULES with technology: We have had a few students who brought technology to school. While it is your choice if they have technology on their commute to and from school, they are neither permitted to use it during school hours, nor take it outside for recess, without permission. We have had a couple incidents in our grade 2 classroom with this. Please remind your child that if they bring technology, they must have your permission and they must either keep it in their bag or give it to me, for safekeeping until dismissal. I appreciate your cooperation with this matter.
jeudi le 13 juin
Mass tomorrow, at St. Justin's, for 9:30am. Feel free to join us for our last mass of the year!
Clovermead: Our end of the year trip is on Friday, June 21st. Reminder to all parents who have yet to submit payment, it is due TOMORROW, JUNE 14TH. Any child that doesn't pay by tomorrow, unfortunately will not be able to join us. If you have any concerns, please contact the main office.
Mass tomorrow, at St. Justin's, for 9:30am. Feel free to join us for our last mass of the year!
Clovermead: Our end of the year trip is on Friday, June 21st. Reminder to all parents who have yet to submit payment, it is due TOMORROW, JUNE 14TH. Any child that doesn't pay by tomorrow, unfortunately will not be able to join us. If you have any concerns, please contact the main office.
Mercredi le 12 juin
Kids are familiarizing themselves with fractions. We’re using LEGO to show NUMERATOR and DENOMINATOR and create various fractions.
lundi le 3 juin
Social studies: Today, each student was assigned a Canadian province or territory. Your child will be researching information about this prov/territory and creating a poster about it. The project will be divided into small parts. Each part will be assigned separately and returned to school the following day. We will then use the information, researched at home, to complete the Good copy of the Poster, here, at school. I will let you know sometime next week the expected completion date for the Good Copy of the project.
Spring Fling: don’t forget to order your food via Cash online for Thursday’s Spring Fling. Themed baskets are showcased in the library all of this week. Students are welcome to bring in $ to purchase raffle tickets for the baskets, during lunch. Tickets will also be sold on Thursday.
Students got outside to skip for Jump Rope for heart! Thank you to everyone who made donations!
vendredi le 31 mai
Jump Rope 4 Heart: All donation forms and funds due on Monday!
WEAR RED ON MONDAY! bRING IN A $2 donation to support the Heart & Stroke foundation
The students did a wonderful job presenting their plays! We even presented to the grade 1s!
We enjoyed the warm weather today, and got outside for gym!
lundi le 27 mai
This Thursday, May 30th- students will present their play
LE CHAT ET LA LUNE. Please ensure your costume is at school.
Social studies: provinces/territories and capital cities test on Friday.
This week, each student will be assigned a Canadian province or territory. Your child will be researching information about this prov/territory and creating a little travel brochure about it. The project will be divided into small parts. Each part will be assigned separately and returned to school the following day. We will then use the information, researched at home, to complete the Good copy of the Travel Brochure here at school. I will let you know sometime next week the expected completion date for the Good Copy of the brochure.
Family studies:
We are beginning to learn about families and babies. You son or daughter brought home a short letter to talk about some of the main points that we discussed, today. If you’re uncomfortable with your son/daughter learning about some key concepts about babies, please write a note in their agenda.
Rosaries: Wednesday afternoon, students will complete the stringing part of their clay rosaries. Hopefully rosaries will be taken home some time in the next couple weeks.
We have enough volunteers to go to Clovermead! Thank you to those parents who are able to join us. Permission forms will be sent home sometime this week. Please remember to return the permission form and to pay on Cash Online. Anyone who has not paid for the trip on or before June 15th will stay at school and be left work to complete while we are away at our trip.
SPRING FLING - our annual spring fling will take place next week on Thurs. June 6th - there is an information flyer in your youngest child's front pocket of the agenda. ALL PIZZA must be pre-ordered on cash online for this event!
jeudi le 23 mai
We had the honour of welcoming an indigenous speaker to offer his wisdom. The students learned about 7 traits. Take some time to ask them about their favourite trait/animal thay corresponded.
mercredi le 22 mai
Thank you to all parents who donated to the Spring Fling candy/chocolate basket.
Thank you to all who have responded to the Field trip form and submitted, thus far :) We are able to take 4 parents, at no extra cost. Priority is given to parents who have submitted form and have a valid police check at the office. If you do not make the first 4 volunteers (with valid check), and would still like to join us, you are more than welcome to pay the entrance fee of ~ $11.30. Any parent who wants to join us, but doesn't have a valid police check, can only have their son/daughter with them or you may join another group. They are not allowed to venture off with other kids, alone.
Math:
Students have been working on growing and shrinking patterns, using shapes and number patterns. They will have a quiz tomorrow on these concepts. Please review their worksheets with them,
In French/Drama class, we have begun our little play "Le Chat et La Lune"and "Les Trois petits cochons". We will be practicing at school and scripts will be sent home to practice at home.
Students are to prepare a simple costume to wear on Presentation day. Homemade costumes are welcomed and Pinterest is always a good place to reference for help with simple costumes. Presentations will take place on Friday, May 31.
Please continue to bring in chocolate/candy for our ART project. Please have them at school by Friday, May 31st.
Thank you to all parents who donated to the Spring Fling candy/chocolate basket.
Thank you to all who have responded to the Field trip form and submitted, thus far :) We are able to take 4 parents, at no extra cost. Priority is given to parents who have submitted form and have a valid police check at the office. If you do not make the first 4 volunteers (with valid check), and would still like to join us, you are more than welcome to pay the entrance fee of ~ $11.30. Any parent who wants to join us, but doesn't have a valid police check, can only have their son/daughter with them or you may join another group. They are not allowed to venture off with other kids, alone.
Math:
Students have been working on growing and shrinking patterns, using shapes and number patterns. They will have a quiz tomorrow on these concepts. Please review their worksheets with them,
In French/Drama class, we have begun our little play "Le Chat et La Lune"and "Les Trois petits cochons". We will be practicing at school and scripts will be sent home to practice at home.
Students are to prepare a simple costume to wear on Presentation day. Homemade costumes are welcomed and Pinterest is always a good place to reference for help with simple costumes. Presentations will take place on Friday, May 31.
Please continue to bring in chocolate/candy for our ART project. Please have them at school by Friday, May 31st.
samedi le 18 mai
Field trip form
A note has been attached to your child’s agenda in regards to volunteers for our end of the year field trip to Clovermead on June 21st. Please fill out according to availability and submit as soon as possible. Each class requires a minimum of 3 parent volunteers in order to fulfill the safety requirement with number of students per group. We appreciate your anticipated help :)
We had some fun, outdoor time on Friday!
mercredi le 15 mai
Water festival trip tomorrow! Please remember to dress according to weather forecast, as this event is RAIN OR SHINE. Students wll eat their lunch at the facility and return in time for last recess.
Students are bringing home their book reports to practice for their oral presentation. Please ensure reports are sent back daily, as we will be practicing at school, as well. The following is a script for introducing each page of the book report. Please following the structure/order of the following script:
1. Voici mon rapport du livre ___________________ écrit par _______________________.
(titre) (auteur)
2. Dans mon livre, il y a _______________ personnages: ___________________, ______________, et _____________________.
(#) (nom) (nom) (nom)
3. L'histoire se passe à ___________________.
(lieux)
4. J'ai décris ______________________. _______________________________________________ (read three boxes from the (name of character) description page).
5. J'aime/ Je n'aime pas ce livre.
Je recommanderais/ je ne recommanderais pas ce livre.
Je donne ____________ étoiles.
(#)
Une chose que je changerais c'est ____________________________________________.
Water festival trip tomorrow! Please remember to dress according to weather forecast, as this event is RAIN OR SHINE. Students wll eat their lunch at the facility and return in time for last recess.
Students are bringing home their book reports to practice for their oral presentation. Please ensure reports are sent back daily, as we will be practicing at school, as well. The following is a script for introducing each page of the book report. Please following the structure/order of the following script:
1. Voici mon rapport du livre ___________________ écrit par _______________________.
(titre) (auteur)
2. Dans mon livre, il y a _______________ personnages: ___________________, ______________, et _____________________.
(#) (nom) (nom) (nom)
3. L'histoire se passe à ___________________.
(lieux)
4. J'ai décris ______________________. _______________________________________________ (read three boxes from the (name of character) description page).
5. J'aime/ Je n'aime pas ce livre.
Je recommanderais/ je ne recommanderais pas ce livre.
Je donne ____________ étoiles.
(#)
Une chose que je changerais c'est ____________________________________________.
mardi le 14 mai
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART!!
Your son/daughter had a great presentation about our school fundraiser JUMP ROPE 4 HEART today! This is an annual fundraiser we do at St. Anthony's. We ask that students try to raise atleast $5. If each student does so, we'll reach our goal of $1000 for our school community.
During the assembly, students were told about some prizes they can earn depending on their fundraising efforts. You may go to jumpropeforheart.ca for our school link and to be able to earn extra prizes!
Spring Fling:
Please remember to donate chocolate and candy for our Spring Fling basket by this Friday, if you're able. Thank you to those who have donated, thus far!
Also, please remember to bring in your "D's" favourite chocolate bar for our upcoming ART project.
Water festival field trip:
We will be going to Fanshawe Conservation on Thursday. Event is RAIN OR SHINE. Adults and students should be dressed for the weather!
Buses depart St. A at 9:10 and Water Festival at 1:40 pm. We will be back at school for last recess.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART!!
Your son/daughter had a great presentation about our school fundraiser JUMP ROPE 4 HEART today! This is an annual fundraiser we do at St. Anthony's. We ask that students try to raise atleast $5. If each student does so, we'll reach our goal of $1000 for our school community.
During the assembly, students were told about some prizes they can earn depending on their fundraising efforts. You may go to jumpropeforheart.ca for our school link and to be able to earn extra prizes!
Spring Fling:
Please remember to donate chocolate and candy for our Spring Fling basket by this Friday, if you're able. Thank you to those who have donated, thus far!
Also, please remember to bring in your "D's" favourite chocolate bar for our upcoming ART project.
Water festival field trip:
We will be going to Fanshawe Conservation on Thursday. Event is RAIN OR SHINE. Adults and students should be dressed for the weather!
Buses depart St. A at 9:10 and Water Festival at 1:40 pm. We will be back at school for last recess.
lundi le 13 mai
Water Festivals - Please help!
We are in great need of a parent-volunteer to accompany us on our trip. Please write me a note in your child's agenda if you are able to come.
Event is RAIN OR SHINE. Adults and students should be dressed for the weather!
Buses depart St. A at 9:10 and Water Festival at 1:40 pm. We will be back at school for last recess.
Spring Fling: Please remember to donate chocolate and candy for our Spring Fling basket by this Friday. Also please remember to bring in your "D's" favourite chocolate for our upcoming ART project.
Water Festivals - Please help!
We are in great need of a parent-volunteer to accompany us on our trip. Please write me a note in your child's agenda if you are able to come.
Event is RAIN OR SHINE. Adults and students should be dressed for the weather!
Buses depart St. A at 9:10 and Water Festival at 1:40 pm. We will be back at school for last recess.
Spring Fling: Please remember to donate chocolate and candy for our Spring Fling basket by this Friday. Also please remember to bring in your "D's" favourite chocolate for our upcoming ART project.
vendredi le 10 mai
SPRING FLING: spring fling is fast approaching. We are in need of donations for our CANDY/CHOCOLATE themed basket. All donations are greatly appreciated.
mercredi le 8 mai
Reminder: tomorrow our class is making their rosaries. Again, if any parent with a police check is available to help out, feel free to come for 9am. Thank you
We are still in need of parent volunteers (with a police check) for our water festival field trip on May 16th. Please message me if able to attend.
Dance fest was a hit! Thank you to everyone who was able to join us, this afternoon!
mardi le 7 mai
Reminder that dance fest is TOMORROW, at the school. It will be starting around 1:15pm. All parents welcome!
lundi le 6 mai
DANCEFEST: Dance fest is at school, on Wednesday May 8th at 1pm
REMINDER TO SEND IN BRIGHT, PLAIN T-SHIRT BY MONDAY, SO WE CAN PRACTICE FOR OUR DANCE FEST.
VOLUNTEERS:
WE ARE IN NEED OF 1 VOLUNTEER FOR THURSDAY, MAY 9TH AT 9:10AM TO ASSIST OUR GRADE 2 STUDENTS WITH THEIR ROSARY MAKING ACTIVITY. IF ANYONE IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE MESSAGE ME. IF MULTIPLE PARENTS SHOW INTEREST, I WILL DO A LOTTERY STYLE SELECTION.
WATER FESTIVAL FIELD TRIP: IF ANY OTHER PARENTS ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING US FOR OUR WATER FESTIVAL FIELD TRIP, ON THURSDAY, MAY 16TH, WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW MORE HELPERS. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS APPRECIATED.
Book Fair: Tomorrow, we will be going to the book fair to LOOK at books. If your child is interested, on Thursday we will be going back to purchase. If your child brings money, please ensure it's only brought in on Thursday and that it is in a ziplock or an envelope.
On Monday, May 13 we will celebrate "Dress Grey in May" day. Students are asked to wear a grey shirt and dress down for Brain Tumour awareness. Students are asked to donate $2.00 to dress down and the money will be donated to the Cancer Foundation.
On Monday, May 13 our Grade 2 to 5 will also participate in the Living Rosary in the gym. Each class has selected students to act as beads in the living rosary. We ask that those 2, previously selected, students wear their white uniform shirts in the morning and they can quickly change into their grey shirts after the rosary is done.
Reminder:
Beauty and the Beast money and permission form is due tomorrow. There was an error on cash online. It said that the trip is May 24. The trip is actually Friday, May 10.
DANCEFEST: Dance fest is at school, on Wednesday May 8th at 1pm
REMINDER TO SEND IN BRIGHT, PLAIN T-SHIRT BY MONDAY, SO WE CAN PRACTICE FOR OUR DANCE FEST.
VOLUNTEERS:
WE ARE IN NEED OF 1 VOLUNTEER FOR THURSDAY, MAY 9TH AT 9:10AM TO ASSIST OUR GRADE 2 STUDENTS WITH THEIR ROSARY MAKING ACTIVITY. IF ANYONE IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE MESSAGE ME. IF MULTIPLE PARENTS SHOW INTEREST, I WILL DO A LOTTERY STYLE SELECTION.
WATER FESTIVAL FIELD TRIP: IF ANY OTHER PARENTS ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING US FOR OUR WATER FESTIVAL FIELD TRIP, ON THURSDAY, MAY 16TH, WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW MORE HELPERS. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS APPRECIATED.
Book Fair: Tomorrow, we will be going to the book fair to LOOK at books. If your child is interested, on Thursday we will be going back to purchase. If your child brings money, please ensure it's only brought in on Thursday and that it is in a ziplock or an envelope.
On Monday, May 13 we will celebrate "Dress Grey in May" day. Students are asked to wear a grey shirt and dress down for Brain Tumour awareness. Students are asked to donate $2.00 to dress down and the money will be donated to the Cancer Foundation.
On Monday, May 13 our Grade 2 to 5 will also participate in the Living Rosary in the gym. Each class has selected students to act as beads in the living rosary. We ask that those 2, previously selected, students wear their white uniform shirts in the morning and they can quickly change into their grey shirts after the rosary is done.
Reminder:
Beauty and the Beast money and permission form is due tomorrow. There was an error on cash online. It said that the trip is May 24. The trip is actually Friday, May 10.
samedi le 5 mai
Reminder to send in bright, plain T-shirt by Monday, so we can practice for our dance fest.
Volunteers:
We are in need of 1 volunteer for Thursday, May 9th at 9:10am to assist our grade 2 students with their Rosary making activity. If anyone is available, please message me. If multiple parents show interest, I will do a lottery style selection.
Water festival field trip: if any other parents are interested in joining us for our water festival field trip, on Thursday, May 16th, we are looking for a few more helpers. Your participation is appreciated.
Math
Reminder to review 3d solids- names, what is an arête(side)? What is a sommet (point)? How to match what a solid looks like if laid flat, with non-dimensional picture of its layout.
Social studies
We have begun on study of Canada. Students will be expected to know the names of Canada’s provinces and territories and surrounding oceans, and the land regions found in Canada.
French
We have just finished our study of paragraph writing. We will be moving onto a mini book report, which will be completed in class. However, students will bring home the finished product to practice for the oral presentation of their book.
Health:
We’ve been talking about healthy lifestyle and living. Feel free to ask your child about what he or she can do to stay healthy, where they can go to be healthy and who can help them stay healthy/educate on healthy choices. Also, we’ve been talking a lot about sleep and how it’s important to get 10-11hrs of sleep per day, for their age group.
mercredi le 1e mai
NOTE FROM THE LIBRARY:
Spring Book Fair is coming next week!
May 7 - 10 (Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 - 4:00)
The Scholastic book fair has arrived! Students will receive a flyer featuring available titles.
If you're interested in purchasing books, please:
1) Enclose any money or cheques in a sealed envelope clearly marked with your child's name. (Cheques should be made payable to St. Anthony)
2) Enclose a list if there are specific titles you wish for your child to purchase.
3) Parents are welcome between 8:30 and 9:00 and 3:30 and 4:00 each day.
There will be multiple copies of each title, however, if we sell out of a popular title, most can be ordered. Orders must be prepaid and will be delivered to your child approximately one week after the fair. Discontinued items cannot be reordered. All proceeds will be used to purchase books & materials for our library.
MATH: We have been studying 3D geometric shapes. Please review duotang worksheets as there will be a test on MONDAY
Dance fest: date change to WEDNESDAY, May 8th at 1:15pm. Please remember to send a bright, plain T-shirt by Monday, May 6th.
NOTE FROM THE LIBRARY:
Spring Book Fair is coming next week!
May 7 - 10 (Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 - 4:00)
The Scholastic book fair has arrived! Students will receive a flyer featuring available titles.
If you're interested in purchasing books, please:
1) Enclose any money or cheques in a sealed envelope clearly marked with your child's name. (Cheques should be made payable to St. Anthony)
2) Enclose a list if there are specific titles you wish for your child to purchase.
3) Parents are welcome between 8:30 and 9:00 and 3:30 and 4:00 each day.
There will be multiple copies of each title, however, if we sell out of a popular title, most can be ordered. Orders must be prepaid and will be delivered to your child approximately one week after the fair. Discontinued items cannot be reordered. All proceeds will be used to purchase books & materials for our library.
MATH: We have been studying 3D geometric shapes. Please review duotang worksheets as there will be a test on MONDAY
Dance fest: date change to WEDNESDAY, May 8th at 1:15pm. Please remember to send a bright, plain T-shirt by Monday, May 6th.
mardi le 30 avril
This year for our Spring Fling Baskets, classes are once again being asked to donate items to make different Raffle baskets. Our class is being asked to donate Chocolate and Candy to make a delicious basket of goodies. Thank you for your contribution!
Field Trip to St. John's school to see the play Beauty and the Beast. This trip will take place next Friday, May 10. The cost is $5.00 per student. Please pay on Cash Online and return the permission form to school by this Friday.
Dance Fest - this year we will be holding our own St. Anthony Dance Fest. It will take place in our gym on Thurs. May 9. Please ensure your child wears his/her navy uniform pants and then a bright coloured t-shirt for the dance. Your child will need to bring a bright coloured (NO DESIGN OR LOGOS) shirt by Monday, May 6th. Your child can put on their t-shirt at school (over their uniform shirt).
READING: Please remember to continue to read nightly! I am in the midst of bench-marking each student. As I benchmark each student I will write a little note in your child's agenda to update you on their progress and to inform you on any reading tips you should continue to use. Many students have been reading a lot at home and moving up many benchmark levels. Thank you for your continued support with our nightly reading program. Please continue to read for at least 10 mins each night so the students can win a class prize!
This year for our Spring Fling Baskets, classes are once again being asked to donate items to make different Raffle baskets. Our class is being asked to donate Chocolate and Candy to make a delicious basket of goodies. Thank you for your contribution!
Field Trip to St. John's school to see the play Beauty and the Beast. This trip will take place next Friday, May 10. The cost is $5.00 per student. Please pay on Cash Online and return the permission form to school by this Friday.
Dance Fest - this year we will be holding our own St. Anthony Dance Fest. It will take place in our gym on Thurs. May 9. Please ensure your child wears his/her navy uniform pants and then a bright coloured t-shirt for the dance. Your child will need to bring a bright coloured (NO DESIGN OR LOGOS) shirt by Monday, May 6th. Your child can put on their t-shirt at school (over their uniform shirt).
READING: Please remember to continue to read nightly! I am in the midst of bench-marking each student. As I benchmark each student I will write a little note in your child's agenda to update you on their progress and to inform you on any reading tips you should continue to use. Many students have been reading a lot at home and moving up many benchmark levels. Thank you for your continued support with our nightly reading program. Please continue to read for at least 10 mins each night so the students can win a class prize!
jeudi le 25 avril
Reminders: Non-Uniform day tomorrow
Please sign assessment folder
Rosary making: If you have yet to submit payment, online, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you
Students worked hard during their Science presentations today. They are bringing home their 'costume crown' and their marks (in assessment folder).
Reminders: Non-Uniform day tomorrow
Please sign assessment folder
Rosary making: If you have yet to submit payment, online, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you
Students worked hard during their Science presentations today. They are bringing home their 'costume crown' and their marks (in assessment folder).
Mardi le 23 avril
A few videos that correspond with the phonetic sounds we have been working on throughout the year.
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Science: students will be presenting their water cycle skits on Thursday. They are expected to use as little of the script as possible. Have gestures, expression and proper pronunciation. Eye contact is a must.
Math: probability test on Thursday. Review duotang for test. Students are required to create a spinner with specific probability scenarios, colour materials and indicate the probability of picking a specific material and to describe the probability of selecting a particular item based on picture given.
Jeudi le 18 avril
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!
We celebrated the breaking of the bread, in class, this afternoon. Here on some pictures:
mardi le 16 avril
WATER FESTIVAL FIELD TRIP
Thank you to everyone who has submitted their permission form AND paid for the upcoming water festival field trip on May 16th. For those who have yet to pay through CASH ONLINE and submit their form, ALL PAYMENT IS DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH. Anyone who hasn't paid for the trip by then, unfortunately will not be allowed to go.
WATER FESTIVAL FIELD TRIP
Thank you to everyone who has submitted their permission form AND paid for the upcoming water festival field trip on May 16th. For those who have yet to pay through CASH ONLINE and submit their form, ALL PAYMENT IS DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH. Anyone who hasn't paid for the trip by then, unfortunately will not be allowed to go.
Lundi le 15 avril
In Science, we are finishing up our unit on the Water Cycle. Each student has been assigned a part in our play about the Water Cycle. Scrips will be send home to practice at night but it is imperative that scripts return to school each day so we can practice together as a group. We hope to present the play to the class next week but I will keep you posted about the exact date. We will make headbands in class to indicate who each character is in the play.
Grade 2 rosary:
As of Monday, April 15 you can pay for our Rosary art project on Cash-Online. Here is some information about our upcoming art project. We are really excited about it!
Students in Grade 2 and 3 will roll different colour clay to create their own unique beads for their very own rosary. The completed beads will be fired in an oven to harden. These beads will then be taken back to the students so that he/she may string them harmoniously to create a unique rosary. No two rosaries are ever the same!
Mrs. Karina Viovy will be coming to our school on Thursday, May 2 and on Thursday, May 9 to make beautiful clay rosaries with our students. Thanks to the Grade 3 Grilled Cheese Funds, our students will only be required to pay $10.00 for this activity instead of the full $15.00 cost per student. We thank the Grade 3 teachers for this generous contribution. Please pay for this activity through your Cash-Online account by Monday, April 29.
lundi le 8 avril
Tonight in the front pocket of your child's agenda you will find a permission form for our upcoming trip Fanshawe Conservation Area. We will be going there on May 16 for the Water Festival. Please return the permission form to school and do not forget to pay through CASH-online as soon as possible. The cost per student is $5.00. We will require 2 parent volunteers for this trip. Please write me a note in your child's agenda if you are able to volunteer. Please note all volunteers must have an updated Police Check Form in our office in order to help us on our trip! If more than 2 parent volunteers are interested, names will be drawn.
Reminders for Tomorrow:
Skating -
bring your skates and helmets!
Math
This week we are learning how to adding and subtracting double digit numbers in various ways. We have learned how to carry the one into the tens column.
Tonight your child will bring home a math homework sheet. This sheet is divided up into 3 sections. Each night, please work on the section assigned for that particular day. Homework will be checked the following day. Today's seciton is MON - subtraction.
Tonight in the front pocket of your child's agenda you will find a permission form for our upcoming trip Fanshawe Conservation Area. We will be going there on May 16 for the Water Festival. Please return the permission form to school and do not forget to pay through CASH-online as soon as possible. The cost per student is $5.00. We will require 2 parent volunteers for this trip. Please write me a note in your child's agenda if you are able to volunteer. Please note all volunteers must have an updated Police Check Form in our office in order to help us on our trip! If more than 2 parent volunteers are interested, names will be drawn.
Reminders for Tomorrow:
Skating -
bring your skates and helmets!
Math
This week we are learning how to adding and subtracting double digit numbers in various ways. We have learned how to carry the one into the tens column.
Tonight your child will bring home a math homework sheet. This sheet is divided up into 3 sections. Each night, please work on the section assigned for that particular day. Homework will be checked the following day. Today's seciton is MON - subtraction.
lundi le 1e avril
We started out our morning with a little fun joke! The students had a word search to complete—the joke was on them! APRIL FOOL’S!! None of the words were actually in the word search! These were their “angry” faces lol
We started out our morning with a little fun joke! The students had a word search to complete—the joke was on them! APRIL FOOL’S!! None of the words were actually in the word search! These were their “angry” faces lol
jeudi le 28 mars
In science, we're learning about air and water. We learned about things that create wind andthe mouvement of air in our daily lives. We made some kites in class, this afternoon, and flew them outside!
In science, we're learning about air and water. We learned about things that create wind andthe mouvement of air in our daily lives. We made some kites in class, this afternoon, and flew them outside!
jeudi le 21 mars
Science test tomorrow! Students have brought home their duotangs all week. Please continue to review What are characteristics of a solid, a liquid and a gas. Also, please review what happens when water and oil mix, and which solids dissolve in water and which do not. We have done experiments that review all these concepts, but please review worksheets in the green duotang.
French: Some students did not finish their French phonics worksheet. The front side of the Guillaume Gorille Questions #1-4 should be completed for tomorrow.
Reading: Please continue to read and review French sound sheet, nightly. A number of students are not progressing with their reading. It takes a village to teach students---let's work together to ensure their success in the French Immersion Program.
LENTEN FUNDRAISER:
Mme Bates' grade 5 classroom is fundraising funds for Merrymount as part of their Lenten promises. They will be hosting a BINGO LUNCH on Wednesday, March 27th during the lunch hour recess. If your child wishes to participate, $2 donation is due by Tuesday, March 26th. Prizes include candy, and skyzone passes!
DONATIONS: We are kindly asking for donations of plastic spoon/Fork, and papertowel roll for the classroom. We appreciate your contribution!
Science test tomorrow! Students have brought home their duotangs all week. Please continue to review What are characteristics of a solid, a liquid and a gas. Also, please review what happens when water and oil mix, and which solids dissolve in water and which do not. We have done experiments that review all these concepts, but please review worksheets in the green duotang.
French: Some students did not finish their French phonics worksheet. The front side of the Guillaume Gorille Questions #1-4 should be completed for tomorrow.
Reading: Please continue to read and review French sound sheet, nightly. A number of students are not progressing with their reading. It takes a village to teach students---let's work together to ensure their success in the French Immersion Program.
LENTEN FUNDRAISER:
Mme Bates' grade 5 classroom is fundraising funds for Merrymount as part of their Lenten promises. They will be hosting a BINGO LUNCH on Wednesday, March 27th during the lunch hour recess. If your child wishes to participate, $2 donation is due by Tuesday, March 26th. Prizes include candy, and skyzone passes!
DONATIONS: We are kindly asking for donations of plastic spoon/Fork, and papertowel roll for the classroom. We appreciate your contribution!
lundi le 18 mars
REMINDERS:
1. SKATING begins tomorrow. Please ensure your child brings their equipment (skates and helmet). If you previously requested equipement, it will be available at the arena upon arrival. Any parents who are able to come to the Western Fair District arena to help tie up skates, we will be there around 9:25am. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We will be going tomorrow, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd and April 9th.
2. Read-a-Thon ends on Tuesday. Any sponsor forms/funds are due. Also, please ensure all reading bookmarks are completed and submitted.
REMINDERS:
1. SKATING begins tomorrow. Please ensure your child brings their equipment (skates and helmet). If you previously requested equipement, it will be available at the arena upon arrival. Any parents who are able to come to the Western Fair District arena to help tie up skates, we will be there around 9:25am. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We will be going tomorrow, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd and April 9th.
2. Read-a-Thon ends on Tuesday. Any sponsor forms/funds are due. Also, please ensure all reading bookmarks are completed and submitted.
vendredi le 8 mars
Have a safe and happy March break!!
We enjoyed a fun morning outside, today!
Have a safe and happy March break!!
We enjoyed a fun morning outside, today!
Saying Goodbye is never easy :( Wishing our friend, Liam, the very best of luck at his new school! We'll miss you, Liam ;'(
mercredi le 6 mars
MATH QUESTION: (HOMEWORK)
Ben has a quarter (25cents) and 2 dimes (10cents). He needs 100cents ($1) in order to buy an ice cream cone. How much more money does he need?
**Show your work in a drawing, an addition sentence and a sentence (words) ** PLEASE ANSWER IN YOUR CHILD'S GREEN MATH NOTEBOOK**
Math Test Friday: Please review ways of making $1 (100 cents) and problem solving with a total of coins given. Ex. Sam has 45 cents. His friend gave him 3 nickels. Which coins could he have had, before his friend gave him the 3 nickels, to equal the 45 cents?
Winter Carnaval on Friday morning. Students will be outdoors all morning. Please dress according to weather conditions.
DON'T FORGET TO READ AND DOCUMENT MINUTES ON THE DR.SEUSS READ-A-THON BOOKMARK. Students who participate may be eligible for a prize, at the end of the contest timeline (March 19th)
MATH QUESTION: (HOMEWORK)
Ben has a quarter (25cents) and 2 dimes (10cents). He needs 100cents ($1) in order to buy an ice cream cone. How much more money does he need?
**Show your work in a drawing, an addition sentence and a sentence (words) ** PLEASE ANSWER IN YOUR CHILD'S GREEN MATH NOTEBOOK**
Math Test Friday: Please review ways of making $1 (100 cents) and problem solving with a total of coins given. Ex. Sam has 45 cents. His friend gave him 3 nickels. Which coins could he have had, before his friend gave him the 3 nickels, to equal the 45 cents?
Winter Carnaval on Friday morning. Students will be outdoors all morning. Please dress according to weather conditions.
DON'T FORGET TO READ AND DOCUMENT MINUTES ON THE DR.SEUSS READ-A-THON BOOKMARK. Students who participate may be eligible for a prize, at the end of the contest timeline (March 19th)
mardi le 5 mars
Happy Shrove Tuesday! We had a fun day at the Sugar Bush. Below are some pictures from this morning!
Happy Shrove Tuesday! We had a fun day at the Sugar Bush. Below are some pictures from this morning!
lundi le 4 mars
Reminder:
Sugar Bush trip tomorrow! it is supposed to be quite cold- please dress warm, with layers, as the whole trip is outdoors. A pancake lunch is included in the price of the trip.
Math Test Friday: Please review ways of making $1 (100 cents) and problem solving with a total of coins given. Ex. Sam has 45 cents. His friend gave him 3 nickels. Which coins could he have had, before his friend gave him the 3 nickels, to equal the 45 cents?
Winter Carnaval on Friday morning. Students will be outdoors all morning. Please dress according to weather conditions.
Science: Students had fun mixing liquids to see the reaction and changes to water when mixed with other types of liquids. Ask your child what he/she mixed, what their hypothesis was and what the final result was after mixing and letting sit for 1 minute.
Reminder:
Sugar Bush trip tomorrow! it is supposed to be quite cold- please dress warm, with layers, as the whole trip is outdoors. A pancake lunch is included in the price of the trip.
Math Test Friday: Please review ways of making $1 (100 cents) and problem solving with a total of coins given. Ex. Sam has 45 cents. His friend gave him 3 nickels. Which coins could he have had, before his friend gave him the 3 nickels, to equal the 45 cents?
Winter Carnaval on Friday morning. Students will be outdoors all morning. Please dress according to weather conditions.
Science: Students had fun mixing liquids to see the reaction and changes to water when mixed with other types of liquids. Ask your child what he/she mixed, what their hypothesis was and what the final result was after mixing and letting sit for 1 minute.
Read- a-thon is happening. Please help support our school community by sponsoring and helping your child find sponsors. Bookmarks are coming home to ensure continued participation during march break!
vendredi le 1 mars
March is HERE!!
A reminder that anyone interested in popcorn must purchase it online.
We had a fun day today! Started with a bilingual play, in the gym, and ended with a Rally to start off our Carnaval week, next week!!
March is HERE!!
A reminder that anyone interested in popcorn must purchase it online.
We had a fun day today! Started with a bilingual play, in the gym, and ended with a Rally to start off our Carnaval week, next week!!
lundi le 25 février
Math: We have started our unit on MONEY. Please review coin differentiation with your son/daughter and ways to make $1 (100 cents). Students will add and subtract money amounts to 100¢, using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete materials, drawings) and strategies (e.g., counting on, estimating, representing using symbols).
Reading: As many of you came for Parent-teacher interviews last Thursday, we stressed the importance of reading, this year. In the grade 2 program, one of the many foci for our students is to become fluent readers with a comprehension of decoding/text meaning. We work on daily reading groups, in the classroom. Each parent should have received a new sound blending sheet with sounds that are essential for your child to memorize. They must be practiced weekly. Without these essential sounds, your child's reading will not progress. We do daily activities in class to reinforce them. However, your continued support is NECESSARY. French immersion is a specialized education program and it requires a level of commitment to ensure the academic success of your child. Nightly reading and review of sounds will aid in their reading development.
Math: We have started our unit on MONEY. Please review coin differentiation with your son/daughter and ways to make $1 (100 cents). Students will add and subtract money amounts to 100¢, using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete materials, drawings) and strategies (e.g., counting on, estimating, representing using symbols).
Reading: As many of you came for Parent-teacher interviews last Thursday, we stressed the importance of reading, this year. In the grade 2 program, one of the many foci for our students is to become fluent readers with a comprehension of decoding/text meaning. We work on daily reading groups, in the classroom. Each parent should have received a new sound blending sheet with sounds that are essential for your child to memorize. They must be practiced weekly. Without these essential sounds, your child's reading will not progress. We do daily activities in class to reinforce them. However, your continued support is NECESSARY. French immersion is a specialized education program and it requires a level of commitment to ensure the academic success of your child. Nightly reading and review of sounds will aid in their reading development.
mercredi le 20 février
Tonight, your child will bring home a permission form for our upcoming trip to the Sugar Bush. We will visit the sugar bush and have an amazing pancake lunch on Pancake Tuesday - Tues. March 5. The cost per student is $15.00 and this includes admission and lunch for students. Please remember to pay online and to return the permission form to school as soon as possible.
Also next Friday, March 1, the Little Red Theater Company will be at our school to present a French play entitled La Reine de la Neige. The cost per student is $2.50. We will watch the play in our very own school gym. Please remember to pay on Cash Online before next Friday.
Popcorn is still available for purchase on Cash Online. Our first popcorn distribution will be next Friday, March 1st.
Reminder that Parent-Teacher interviews will take place tomorrow evening. Please make sure you are on time! There will be a Used Book Sale tomorrow, in the school library, during interview times. Please support our library by bringing in some change and buying a book or two!
Math TEST Tomorrow: Review calendar months and their order. Review Seasons and their order. Review telling time, again, as most students struggled with this on their quiz.
Dr. Seuss THEME Dress Down Day on Friday, February 22nd. $2 to participate
Thanks for your continued support!
Tonight, your child will bring home a permission form for our upcoming trip to the Sugar Bush. We will visit the sugar bush and have an amazing pancake lunch on Pancake Tuesday - Tues. March 5. The cost per student is $15.00 and this includes admission and lunch for students. Please remember to pay online and to return the permission form to school as soon as possible.
Also next Friday, March 1, the Little Red Theater Company will be at our school to present a French play entitled La Reine de la Neige. The cost per student is $2.50. We will watch the play in our very own school gym. Please remember to pay on Cash Online before next Friday.
Popcorn is still available for purchase on Cash Online. Our first popcorn distribution will be next Friday, March 1st.
Reminder that Parent-Teacher interviews will take place tomorrow evening. Please make sure you are on time! There will be a Used Book Sale tomorrow, in the school library, during interview times. Please support our library by bringing in some change and buying a book or two!
Math TEST Tomorrow: Review calendar months and their order. Review Seasons and their order. Review telling time, again, as most students struggled with this on their quiz.
Dr. Seuss THEME Dress Down Day on Friday, February 22nd. $2 to participate
Thanks for your continued support!
mercredi le 13 février
Reminder that students are allowed to bring in treats for tomorrow. We will distribute valentines at the end of the day and celebrate friendship, together, as a class.
Math Test Friday- please review telling time to the quarter, half and quarter to the hour. Also, elapsed time is to be reviewed.
Batteries! Students will be collecting batteries as a colour house! Bring in your batteries for a chance to win a prize for your colour house at the end of the donation period!
Report Cards go home Friday. Please return any interview request forms by tomorrow.
Reminder that students are allowed to bring in treats for tomorrow. We will distribute valentines at the end of the day and celebrate friendship, together, as a class.
Math Test Friday- please review telling time to the quarter, half and quarter to the hour. Also, elapsed time is to be reviewed.
Batteries! Students will be collecting batteries as a colour house! Bring in your batteries for a chance to win a prize for your colour house at the end of the donation period!
Report Cards go home Friday. Please return any interview request forms by tomorrow.
vendredi le 8 février
Next Thurs. Feb. 14 we will have a little Valentines celebration in our classroom. Students are invited to share valentines with their friends. Treats are also allowed on this special day.
Here is a class list:
Isabella Brody Sarah John
Sophia Liam Luna Paula
Keira Daphne Vienna Michelle Lucas Ben Jessica Rylan Sandra Adrian
We celebrated Global Play Day!
Next Thurs. Feb. 14 we will have a little Valentines celebration in our classroom. Students are invited to share valentines with their friends. Treats are also allowed on this special day.
Here is a class list:
Isabella Brody Sarah John
Sophia Liam Luna Paula
Keira Daphne Vienna Michelle Lucas Ben Jessica Rylan Sandra Adrian
We celebrated Global Play Day!
jeudi le 7 février
NOTE:
*Global play day will be tomorrow, Friday, February 7th. Students are encouraged to bring cooperative activity to play..
*Hot lunch: Marshall's hot lunch orders from Wednesday February 6, 2019 (Ice Day) will be sent on Monday February 11, 2019 not tomorrow as originally stated. My apologies.
In summary, please pack a lunch tomorrow as hot lunch from Wednesday is now on Monday.
Math: we have begun to discuss telling time. In Grade 2, students are required to tell time to the quarter, half and quarter to. Please practice telling time on an analog clock with your child.
NOTE:
*Global play day will be tomorrow, Friday, February 7th. Students are encouraged to bring cooperative activity to play..
*Hot lunch: Marshall's hot lunch orders from Wednesday February 6, 2019 (Ice Day) will be sent on Monday February 11, 2019 not tomorrow as originally stated. My apologies.
In summary, please pack a lunch tomorrow as hot lunch from Wednesday is now on Monday.
Math: we have begun to discuss telling time. In Grade 2, students are required to tell time to the quarter, half and quarter to. Please practice telling time on an analog clock with your child.
mardi le 5 février
Our school team has decided to participate in Global Play Day Feb. 6th, tomorrow afternoon. This will be an opportunity for students to engage in collaborative play using Board games and collaborative activities. So much learning takes place through play and games. A whole afternoon of old school fun. Feel free to send in board games and activities to share. NO ELECTRONICS PLEASE!
Thank you for your continued support,
SCIENCE: please bring in flyer and or a couple magazines for your child to cut up and use for a mini science project. All flyers/magazines must be here for THURSDAY, Feb. 7
Our school team has decided to participate in Global Play Day Feb. 6th, tomorrow afternoon. This will be an opportunity for students to engage in collaborative play using Board games and collaborative activities. So much learning takes place through play and games. A whole afternoon of old school fun. Feel free to send in board games and activities to share. NO ELECTRONICS PLEASE!
Thank you for your continued support,
SCIENCE: please bring in flyer and or a couple magazines for your child to cut up and use for a mini science project. All flyers/magazines must be here for THURSDAY, Feb. 7
mercredi le 30 janvier
Reminders:
- Social Studies presentations tomorrow. Please practice scrips--bring them back tomorrow as the students will need them to reference. Also, please ensure your child brings in pictures to show their chosen celebration.
- Social studies test Friday, Feb 1. Please review last two pages of their green duotang.
-Family Math Night: Tomorrow, Thursday January 31st there is a Family Math night being held at St. Anthony. Come and practice some math skills, learn strategies and spend some quality time with your family! 5:30- 7pm!
Mental Health Day: Take some time to ask your son/daughter the strategies we can use to calm our minds and to help focus our bodies! We took some time today to practice breathing and to colour as a form of relaxation. We used the following video as a visual to help us relax. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4TD4xzM3KQ
Reminders:
- Social Studies presentations tomorrow. Please practice scrips--bring them back tomorrow as the students will need them to reference. Also, please ensure your child brings in pictures to show their chosen celebration.
- Social studies test Friday, Feb 1. Please review last two pages of their green duotang.
-Family Math Night: Tomorrow, Thursday January 31st there is a Family Math night being held at St. Anthony. Come and practice some math skills, learn strategies and spend some quality time with your family! 5:30- 7pm!
Mental Health Day: Take some time to ask your son/daughter the strategies we can use to calm our minds and to help focus our bodies! We took some time today to practice breathing and to colour as a form of relaxation. We used the following video as a visual to help us relax. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4TD4xzM3KQ
mardi le 29 janvier
Today we are starting a Responsibility chart. In each of your child's agendas, I have placed a responsibility chart. I will glue a new chart at the beginning of each month. The focus of the chart is to help your child work on the skills of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and READINESS. Each day your child will start on green and if they require any reminders about their behaviour (or any of the points noted on the side of the behaviour chart), your child's name will move from green to yellow and then to red. The goal is to remain at Green all day.
If the student remains at Green throughout the whole month, they will be awarded with a prize for their accomplishments! (this month since we are starting at the end of the month, a prize will be given at the end of Feb).
At the end of each school day, as we write our homework in our agendas, your child will be asked to colour in the smiley face with the colour they achieved that day. If they are required to colour their smiley face in yellow or red, I will be writing a note about their behaviour at the bottom of the chart.
It is extremely important that you, the parent, sign the bottom of each smiley square each night, as well as signing the homework written. Each night please sign the agenda twice (once in the behaviour chart and once where you normally do). I have explained to each student that it is their responsibility to get their parent to sign the behaviour chart each night or they will lose a part of their recess the following morning.
Thank you for working together with me to help teach our students to be responsible citizens.
Reminders :
Social Studies presentations will take place this THURS. JAN 31.
Please ensure your child is ready and they have some pictures to show the class about their chosen tradition.
Social studies test Friday, Feb 1. Please review last two pages of their green duotang.
Today we are starting a Responsibility chart. In each of your child's agendas, I have placed a responsibility chart. I will glue a new chart at the beginning of each month. The focus of the chart is to help your child work on the skills of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and READINESS. Each day your child will start on green and if they require any reminders about their behaviour (or any of the points noted on the side of the behaviour chart), your child's name will move from green to yellow and then to red. The goal is to remain at Green all day.
If the student remains at Green throughout the whole month, they will be awarded with a prize for their accomplishments! (this month since we are starting at the end of the month, a prize will be given at the end of Feb).
At the end of each school day, as we write our homework in our agendas, your child will be asked to colour in the smiley face with the colour they achieved that day. If they are required to colour their smiley face in yellow or red, I will be writing a note about their behaviour at the bottom of the chart.
It is extremely important that you, the parent, sign the bottom of each smiley square each night, as well as signing the homework written. Each night please sign the agenda twice (once in the behaviour chart and once where you normally do). I have explained to each student that it is their responsibility to get their parent to sign the behaviour chart each night or they will lose a part of their recess the following morning.
Thank you for working together with me to help teach our students to be responsible citizens.
Reminders :
Social Studies presentations will take place this THURS. JAN 31.
Please ensure your child is ready and they have some pictures to show the class about their chosen tradition.
Social studies test Friday, Feb 1. Please review last two pages of their green duotang.
vendredi le 25 janvier
Happy Friday!
Next Monday, your child will be bringing home the script for their Social Studies presentations. Please return the script to school, daily in the front pocket of the agenda, as we will have 5 or so minutes, daily, to practice, as well as your nightly practice. Presentations will be on Thursday, January 31st. Please submit an 8.5 x 11 size page with pictures or items to support the celebration your child chose for their topic.
MATH: we will begin to discuss telling time. In Grade 2, students are required to tell time to the quarter, half and quarter to. Please practice telling time on an analog clock with your child to support their learning.
FRENCH: We have been practicing distinguishing the difference between a NOM (noun- person/place or thing), a verbe( action) and an adjective (describes a noun). We will be having a test next week on finding/circling each part of a sentece, in French. You can help review by creating a simple sentence that has a : subect + verbe+ noun+adjective and have your child circle each component with a different colour crayon. IE: Le garçon aime les soulier bleus. GARCON and SOULIER = noun ; AIME = verbe ; BLEUS = adjective.
Happy Friday!
Next Monday, your child will be bringing home the script for their Social Studies presentations. Please return the script to school, daily in the front pocket of the agenda, as we will have 5 or so minutes, daily, to practice, as well as your nightly practice. Presentations will be on Thursday, January 31st. Please submit an 8.5 x 11 size page with pictures or items to support the celebration your child chose for their topic.
MATH: we will begin to discuss telling time. In Grade 2, students are required to tell time to the quarter, half and quarter to. Please practice telling time on an analog clock with your child to support their learning.
FRENCH: We have been practicing distinguishing the difference between a NOM (noun- person/place or thing), a verbe( action) and an adjective (describes a noun). We will be having a test next week on finding/circling each part of a sentece, in French. You can help review by creating a simple sentence that has a : subect + verbe+ noun+adjective and have your child circle each component with a different colour crayon. IE: Le garçon aime les soulier bleus. GARCON and SOULIER = noun ; AIME = verbe ; BLEUS = adjective.
mardi le 22 janvier
Happy Tuesday!
Yesterday your child brought home a permission form for the Skating program that we will be participating in during the month of March/April. Please return the permission form as soon as possible as we need to provide the Western Fair with this information. If your child requires skates or helmets, they will be provided at no cost for students. For, skates to be provided it is essential we know your child's shoes size. Please indicate that on the permission form.
In Social Studies we are in the midst of our unit about Canadian Traditions. Tonight your child will bring home the first sheet of their Canadian Traditions Project. Please choose a family tradition and write a bit of information about your tradition on the sheet provided. PLEASE WRITE ALL THE INFORMATION IN FRENCH. The sheet is due this Thursday. Jan 24th. On Thursday, I will check the sheets for content and then assign the second part of the project. The project will be presented to the class on Thurs. Jan 31. You may wish to add pictures to enhance your child's presentation to a 8 and a half by 11 sheet of bristol board or card stock. This will be passed out to show a visual of their tradition.
Math: we have begun to discuss transformations in geometry. Please review rotations (turn), reflexion (flip) and translation (slide) wit your child using everyday household items. They will have an assessment on Friday.
French: we will begin discussing adjectives and how to use them properly in our writing. As well, we will continue our French reading logs. Please continue to read on a nightly basis.
Happy Tuesday!
Yesterday your child brought home a permission form for the Skating program that we will be participating in during the month of March/April. Please return the permission form as soon as possible as we need to provide the Western Fair with this information. If your child requires skates or helmets, they will be provided at no cost for students. For, skates to be provided it is essential we know your child's shoes size. Please indicate that on the permission form.
In Social Studies we are in the midst of our unit about Canadian Traditions. Tonight your child will bring home the first sheet of their Canadian Traditions Project. Please choose a family tradition and write a bit of information about your tradition on the sheet provided. PLEASE WRITE ALL THE INFORMATION IN FRENCH. The sheet is due this Thursday. Jan 24th. On Thursday, I will check the sheets for content and then assign the second part of the project. The project will be presented to the class on Thurs. Jan 31. You may wish to add pictures to enhance your child's presentation to a 8 and a half by 11 sheet of bristol board or card stock. This will be passed out to show a visual of their tradition.
Math: we have begun to discuss transformations in geometry. Please review rotations (turn), reflexion (flip) and translation (slide) wit your child using everyday household items. They will have an assessment on Friday.
French: we will begin discussing adjectives and how to use them properly in our writing. As well, we will continue our French reading logs. Please continue to read on a nightly basis.
vendredi le 11 janvier
We survived week one back from Christmas break!! We went outside for part of our gym class, today.
Some of our students have shown interest in trying out for the school gymnastics team. Tryouts for primary (grades 1-3 will be on Tuesday, January 15th). Students MUST have shorts/leggings and a t-shirt for tryouts or they will NOT be allowed to try-out. Spaces are limited and being such a large school, not everyone will make the team.
We survived week one back from Christmas break!! We went outside for part of our gym class, today.
Some of our students have shown interest in trying out for the school gymnastics team. Tryouts for primary (grades 1-3 will be on Tuesday, January 15th). Students MUST have shorts/leggings and a t-shirt for tryouts or they will NOT be allowed to try-out. Spaces are limited and being such a large school, not everyone will make the team.
mardi le 8 janvier
Welcome back, families! On Thursday, students will be having a math test. They have been taking their duo-tang home this week. Please continue to review addition, subtraction, making ten, adding and subtracting doubles, and Fact Families (worksheet with little houses).
French: we will begin discussing adjectives and how to use them properly in our writing. As well, we will continue our French reading logs. Please continue to read on a nightly basis.
Reminders:
PD Day next Friday, Jan 18th. NO school for students
Welcome back, families! On Thursday, students will be having a math test. They have been taking their duo-tang home this week. Please continue to review addition, subtraction, making ten, adding and subtracting doubles, and Fact Families (worksheet with little houses).
French: we will begin discussing adjectives and how to use them properly in our writing. As well, we will continue our French reading logs. Please continue to read on a nightly basis.
Reminders:
PD Day next Friday, Jan 18th. NO school for students
lundi le 17 décembre
Reminder:
1. Pioneer Village trip tomorrow! Please dress warm. Buses will be leaving the school by 9. Please ensure your child is at school on time.
2. Landmark theatre trip on Wednesday. Buses will be leaving the school by 9. Please ensure your child is at school on time.
3. Gentil Père Noel presentations on Dec 20th.
4. Pyjama Day on Friday, Dec 21st.
Reminder:
1. Pioneer Village trip tomorrow! Please dress warm. Buses will be leaving the school by 9. Please ensure your child is at school on time.
2. Landmark theatre trip on Wednesday. Buses will be leaving the school by 9. Please ensure your child is at school on time.
3. Gentil Père Noel presentations on Dec 20th.
4. Pyjama Day on Friday, Dec 21st.
jeudi le 13 décembre
Thank you for the amazing contribution with the St. Anthony Food Drive! So far we've collected over 50 items in our class. Each morning, St. Anthony elves come and collect the food donations and the children get Christmas Carols sung to them! It's been a nice way to start off our mornings. Keep up the festive charity work. Donations will be collected until December
Thank you for the amazing contribution with the St. Anthony Food Drive! So far we've collected over 50 items in our class. Each morning, St. Anthony elves come and collect the food donations and the children get Christmas Carols sung to them! It's been a nice way to start off our mornings. Keep up the festive charity work. Donations will be collected until December
mercredi le 12 décembre
Christmas Concert: We will be having two performances tomorrow, December 13th. The first performance is at 1:30pm, with the second being at 6:30pm. Please send your son/daughter in a white shirt with a collar and dark pants or skirt. Uniform clothes are good. For the evening performance, I will not be able to attend. Please have your child meet in our grade 2 classroom, where there will be a supervisor to watch them during the concert, when they are not performing.
Science script presentations: our students are almost done assembling their projects. Today, they will be working on completing their script that they will read when they present their projects to the class next week. Science presentations will take place next Monday. Dec. 17th. Tonight, everyone will be taking their scripts home. Please practice the science scripts with your child and make sure to return it to school for the Science presentation next Monday, Dec 17th.
Pioneer Village: Our field Trip will take place on Tuesday, December 18th. Fanshawe Pioneer Village is an outdoor facility and our programs involve students being outdoors. Please ensure participants dress appropriately for the weather and bring items such as hats, gloves, scarves, warm coats,
boots, etc.
During winter programming there are no lunch/snack facilities for students and food should be left at school or eaten on the bus. Students will have a quick snack at school, before leaving, and will return to school to eat their lunch.
MOVIE FIELD TRIP "The Star": We will be going to Landmark theatres on Wednesday, December 19th in the morning. Each ticket included a snack option, which your son/daughter has already pre-selected.
Gentil Pere Noel: We will present our Gentil Pere Noel plays on Thursday Dec 20th. Please continue to practice at home each night and remember to return the script each day for daily practice with group mates.
In regards to the Gentil Pere Noel play/assignment. This will only be shown to our classmates. Students will be given both an oral communication and Drama mark for this assignment. The students are to know their lines but can refer to their script for guidance. This play will not be presented to parents. Please ensure your child has a little costume or small prop for the day we present to our classmates on Thurs. Dec 20
Christmas Concert: We will be having two performances tomorrow, December 13th. The first performance is at 1:30pm, with the second being at 6:30pm. Please send your son/daughter in a white shirt with a collar and dark pants or skirt. Uniform clothes are good. For the evening performance, I will not be able to attend. Please have your child meet in our grade 2 classroom, where there will be a supervisor to watch them during the concert, when they are not performing.
Science script presentations: our students are almost done assembling their projects. Today, they will be working on completing their script that they will read when they present their projects to the class next week. Science presentations will take place next Monday. Dec. 17th. Tonight, everyone will be taking their scripts home. Please practice the science scripts with your child and make sure to return it to school for the Science presentation next Monday, Dec 17th.
Pioneer Village: Our field Trip will take place on Tuesday, December 18th. Fanshawe Pioneer Village is an outdoor facility and our programs involve students being outdoors. Please ensure participants dress appropriately for the weather and bring items such as hats, gloves, scarves, warm coats,
boots, etc.
During winter programming there are no lunch/snack facilities for students and food should be left at school or eaten on the bus. Students will have a quick snack at school, before leaving, and will return to school to eat their lunch.
MOVIE FIELD TRIP "The Star": We will be going to Landmark theatres on Wednesday, December 19th in the morning. Each ticket included a snack option, which your son/daughter has already pre-selected.
Gentil Pere Noel: We will present our Gentil Pere Noel plays on Thursday Dec 20th. Please continue to practice at home each night and remember to return the script each day for daily practice with group mates.
In regards to the Gentil Pere Noel play/assignment. This will only be shown to our classmates. Students will be given both an oral communication and Drama mark for this assignment. The students are to know their lines but can refer to their script for guidance. This play will not be presented to parents. Please ensure your child has a little costume or small prop for the day we present to our classmates on Thurs. Dec 20
lundi le 10 décembre
REMINDER:
Math quiz Wednesday: Please practice, using the worksheet with a rainbow, the different ways of making 10.
FOOD DRIVE. Please remember to donate non- perishable foods to our school drive. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Christmas Blitz: Our class will be going through the blitz on Friday, December 14th. If your child would like to purchase anything, please send them with money in a small bag.
Christmas Concert: Please practice singing for our concert. On Thursday, December 13th, our school will be performing a Christmas Concert. There will be two presentations, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. A note was sent home last week explaining dress requirements and details in regards to the performances. Our class has been given the song "Momma Mary" by Roger Whittaker to perform. Please use the youtube link, below, to continue practicing with your son/daughter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MLtxD7n7AE
REMINDER:
Math quiz Wednesday: Please practice, using the worksheet with a rainbow, the different ways of making 10.
FOOD DRIVE. Please remember to donate non- perishable foods to our school drive. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Christmas Blitz: Our class will be going through the blitz on Friday, December 14th. If your child would like to purchase anything, please send them with money in a small bag.
Christmas Concert: Please practice singing for our concert. On Thursday, December 13th, our school will be performing a Christmas Concert. There will be two presentations, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. A note was sent home last week explaining dress requirements and details in regards to the performances. Our class has been given the song "Momma Mary" by Roger Whittaker to perform. Please use the youtube link, below, to continue practicing with your son/daughter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MLtxD7n7AE
mercredi le 5 décembre
REMINDERS:
Science Animal test tomorrow: please review the following:= Characteristics of a Mammal, reptiles, amphibiens and insecte.
= ADAPTATIONS: Be able to identify which animals MIGRATE/ HIBERNATE/PHYSICALLY CHANGE colour
= Be able to look at an animal and identify which type of animal it is- mammal/insecte/ amphibien/ reptile or bird.
Math Doubles TEST Friday: please help your child reveiw doubles to 20
Any donations to Christmas Blitz basket are appreciated! Thank you to those who have sent in Christmas Candy donations. Also, grade 7 and 8 blitz donation items are still being accepted.
REMINDERS:
Science Animal test tomorrow: please review the following:= Characteristics of a Mammal, reptiles, amphibiens and insecte.
= ADAPTATIONS: Be able to identify which animals MIGRATE/ HIBERNATE/PHYSICALLY CHANGE colour
= Be able to look at an animal and identify which type of animal it is- mammal/insecte/ amphibien/ reptile or bird.
Math Doubles TEST Friday: please help your child reveiw doubles to 20
Any donations to Christmas Blitz basket are appreciated! Thank you to those who have sent in Christmas Candy donations. Also, grade 7 and 8 blitz donation items are still being accepted.
mardi le 4 décembre
During the month of December, we will not be writing any sight words in our agendas. We will commence the second list of sight words in Jan.
Tomorrow, I will be sending home the complete list of all sights words we have learned (since Sept). Please review the words at home this week and we will have a reading test next week.
Next week, I will begin PM Benchmarks with all students. This is an individual reading test, where students are given a new unfamiliar books to read to me. Depending on both the number of errors and level of comprehension, students will hopefully be able to switch reading levels. Once all tests are done, I will record their reading level on the first page of the purple assessment folder. I will send the purple assessment folder home next week for parent review/signature.
Thank you to those who have already donated candy to our Christmas Blitz basket. Please continue to send in your donations.
Next Wed. Dec. 12 we will commence our annual FOOD DRIVE. Please remember to donate non- perishable foods to our school drive. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Christmas Concert: On December 13th, our school will be performing a Christmas Concert. There will be two presentations, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, A note was sent home yesterday explaining dress requirements and details in regards to the performances. Our class has been given the song "Momma Mary" by Roger Whittaker to perform. Please use the youtube link, below, to continue practicing with your son/daughter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MLtxD7n7AE
During the month of December, we will not be writing any sight words in our agendas. We will commence the second list of sight words in Jan.
Tomorrow, I will be sending home the complete list of all sights words we have learned (since Sept). Please review the words at home this week and we will have a reading test next week.
Next week, I will begin PM Benchmarks with all students. This is an individual reading test, where students are given a new unfamiliar books to read to me. Depending on both the number of errors and level of comprehension, students will hopefully be able to switch reading levels. Once all tests are done, I will record their reading level on the first page of the purple assessment folder. I will send the purple assessment folder home next week for parent review/signature.
Thank you to those who have already donated candy to our Christmas Blitz basket. Please continue to send in your donations.
Next Wed. Dec. 12 we will commence our annual FOOD DRIVE. Please remember to donate non- perishable foods to our school drive. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Christmas Concert: On December 13th, our school will be performing a Christmas Concert. There will be two presentations, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, A note was sent home yesterday explaining dress requirements and details in regards to the performances. Our class has been given the song "Momma Mary" by Roger Whittaker to perform. Please use the youtube link, below, to continue practicing with your son/daughter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MLtxD7n7AE
mardi le 27 novembre
In Math: PLEASE REVIEW MAKING 10, TONIGHT.
we are learning about adding and the way to quickly add to 10. Please help your child memorize all the combinations of making 10. I will assess their knowledge of making 10 in the next week.
(0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, 6+4, 7+3, 8+2, 9+1, 10+0)
ONLINE TUTORING: voilalearning.com/en/free-online-tutoring/
What is the Virtual (Immersion) Campus? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Aj76_zKVrM
- It is a virtual campus where students can get help with their homework, interact orally with a live Teacher and play French games.
- It not only supports students with French homework but also with Math and English homework, Grs 1-12.
- Please find below The individual code for your school board (for students to register for free) is 01LONDONCAT
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REMINDER:
- Payment for pioneer village and permission forms due asap. Please pay via CASH ONLINE
- Christmas blitz donations
- Christmas candy BASKET DONATIONS
- Continue practicing "Momma Mary" song
Students began creating their good copies for their animal projects!
- Payment for pioneer village and permission forms due asap. Please pay via CASH ONLINE
- Christmas blitz donations
- Christmas candy BASKET DONATIONS
- Continue practicing "Momma Mary" song
Students began creating their good copies for their animal projects!
lundi le 26 novembre
This year for our Christmas Blitz, our class is being asked to donate "Christmas candy" for our class basket. Any donations are asked to be brought in before December 7th, please. As well, you are encouraged to donate any gently used toys, books etc to our White Elephant sale for our Christmas blitz.
The blitz will take place for our students to visit on Friday, Dec. 14 during the day.
Students are asked to bring money to purchase things such as:
-Ornaments
-Jewelry
-Essential oil products (bath bombs, etc)
-Bake sale
-Gently used toys and book
The evening of December 13th, there will be an evening performance of the Christmas play, in which our class will be performing a song. Please use the link below to help your child memorize and practice the song to the best of their ability. "Momma Mary" by Roger Whittaker:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MLtxD7n7AE
This week, we will begin talking about Christmas and Advent and we will begin practicing a little play entitled "Le Gentil Pere Noel" in French class. I am sending home the script today. Please read it over, once, with your son or daughter. This script is to come back to school Daily, please! Roles will be assigned tomorrow.
Science: We are beginning to assemble our projects tomorrow. I would like to apologize for miscommunication. Initially, I wrote we needed Bristol board for the project assembly. I have changed the outline for the project. Thank you to those who brought it in. I will be returning them with your son/daughter, as they are no longer needed. I appreciate your efforts.
In Health: we are discussing the importance of healthy eating and how to ensure we eat foods from all of the categories of the Canada Food Guide.
In Math: we are learning about adding and the way to quickly add to 10. Please help your child memorize all the combinations of making 10. I will assess their knowledge of making 10 in the next few weeks.
(0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, 7+3, 8+2, 9+1, 10+0)
This year for our Christmas Blitz, our class is being asked to donate "Christmas candy" for our class basket. Any donations are asked to be brought in before December 7th, please. As well, you are encouraged to donate any gently used toys, books etc to our White Elephant sale for our Christmas blitz.
The blitz will take place for our students to visit on Friday, Dec. 14 during the day.
Students are asked to bring money to purchase things such as:
-Ornaments
-Jewelry
-Essential oil products (bath bombs, etc)
-Bake sale
-Gently used toys and book
The evening of December 13th, there will be an evening performance of the Christmas play, in which our class will be performing a song. Please use the link below to help your child memorize and practice the song to the best of their ability. "Momma Mary" by Roger Whittaker:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MLtxD7n7AE
This week, we will begin talking about Christmas and Advent and we will begin practicing a little play entitled "Le Gentil Pere Noel" in French class. I am sending home the script today. Please read it over, once, with your son or daughter. This script is to come back to school Daily, please! Roles will be assigned tomorrow.
Science: We are beginning to assemble our projects tomorrow. I would like to apologize for miscommunication. Initially, I wrote we needed Bristol board for the project assembly. I have changed the outline for the project. Thank you to those who brought it in. I will be returning them with your son/daughter, as they are no longer needed. I appreciate your efforts.
In Health: we are discussing the importance of healthy eating and how to ensure we eat foods from all of the categories of the Canada Food Guide.
In Math: we are learning about adding and the way to quickly add to 10. Please help your child memorize all the combinations of making 10. I will assess their knowledge of making 10 in the next few weeks.
(0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, 7+3, 8+2, 9+1, 10+0)
mercredi le 14 novembre
Reminder: Math test tomorrow. please review VENN DIAGRAM, Tally chart and pictogramme
Science: outline of project and Day 1 task went home today. Please check your child's agenda for their animal. All work must be submitted in FRENCH!
Reminder: Parent-teacher interview night is tomorrow, Thursday, November 15th
Reminder: Math test tomorrow. please review VENN DIAGRAM, Tally chart and pictogramme
Science: outline of project and Day 1 task went home today. Please check your child's agenda for their animal. All work must be submitted in FRENCH!
Reminder: Parent-teacher interview night is tomorrow, Thursday, November 15th
lundi le 12 novembre
Science: Tomorrow, I will be assigning each student a different animal to research for their Science Animal project. Beginning on Wed, your child will bring home a different task to work on and then after a week of collecting information about their animal, they will be given class time to complete a poster about their animal.
Today, an information sheet about the Clay Ornaments went home with you child. Please return the permission form asap and please remember to pay the $6.00 using cash online.
Thank you for your continued support!
Science: Tomorrow, I will be assigning each student a different animal to research for their Science Animal project. Beginning on Wed, your child will bring home a different task to work on and then after a week of collecting information about their animal, they will be given class time to complete a poster about their animal.
Today, an information sheet about the Clay Ornaments went home with you child. Please return the permission form asap and please remember to pay the $6.00 using cash online.
Thank you for your continued support!
mercredi le 7 novembre
In Science: we have begun our unit on Animals and their changes. WE are presently learning about the life cycle of insects, especially butterflies.
In Health: we are discussing the importance of healthy eating and how to ensure we eat foods from all of the categories of the Canada Food Guide.
In French: we are learning the verb AVOIR (to have) and will begin discussing the sound é (and the different combinations of letters that make this sound). We also are writing sentences using Avoir and fall vocab words.
This Friday, November 9 at 10:40 we will remember our fallen soldiers at a Remembrance Day Liturgy in the gym.
Please remember to read nightly and to complete the reading log on a nightly basis.
PHOTO RETAKES tomorrow, Thursday, November 8th. If you would like your child to have their picture retaken, please write me a note in their agendas. Thank you :)
In Science: we have begun our unit on Animals and their changes. WE are presently learning about the life cycle of insects, especially butterflies.
In Health: we are discussing the importance of healthy eating and how to ensure we eat foods from all of the categories of the Canada Food Guide.
In French: we are learning the verb AVOIR (to have) and will begin discussing the sound é (and the different combinations of letters that make this sound). We also are writing sentences using Avoir and fall vocab words.
This Friday, November 9 at 10:40 we will remember our fallen soldiers at a Remembrance Day Liturgy in the gym.
Please remember to read nightly and to complete the reading log on a nightly basis.
PHOTO RETAKES tomorrow, Thursday, November 8th. If you would like your child to have their picture retaken, please write me a note in their agendas. Thank you :)
vendredi le 2 novembre
Welcome to November!
Math: Patterning tests will go home on Monday. Quite a few students didn't finish for various reasons, so they'll be put into their purple duotangs on Monday to sign. Please ensure you sign any new assessment pages in the purple duotang every time you see it written in your child's agenda.
Our next unit of study is Data Management. We will be learning about different types of graphs (venn/pictograph/bar graphs). We will also begin reviewing adding and subtracting facts as well as word problems next week.
French: students will be assessed on the Verbs AVOIR and ETRE in the next couple of weeks. I will be assessing them not only on their ability to conjugate the verbs, in French, but also on their ability to use the verbs in complete sentences.
READING: please continue to read with your child, nightly. Many students are struggling with DECODING during our guided reading groups.
Decoding is the ability to apply your knowledge of letter-sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, to correctly pronounce written words. Understanding these relationships gives children the ability to recognize familiar words quickly and to figure out words they haven't seen before.
Science: We have started our Animals unit. Presently, we have touched upon things that all animals have in common. Also, we've talked about the differences between mammals and reptiles.
Students had a lot of fun at our Jalna library field trip!
Welcome to November!
Math: Patterning tests will go home on Monday. Quite a few students didn't finish for various reasons, so they'll be put into their purple duotangs on Monday to sign. Please ensure you sign any new assessment pages in the purple duotang every time you see it written in your child's agenda.
Our next unit of study is Data Management. We will be learning about different types of graphs (venn/pictograph/bar graphs). We will also begin reviewing adding and subtracting facts as well as word problems next week.
French: students will be assessed on the Verbs AVOIR and ETRE in the next couple of weeks. I will be assessing them not only on their ability to conjugate the verbs, in French, but also on their ability to use the verbs in complete sentences.
READING: please continue to read with your child, nightly. Many students are struggling with DECODING during our guided reading groups.
Decoding is the ability to apply your knowledge of letter-sound relationships, including knowledge of letter patterns, to correctly pronounce written words. Understanding these relationships gives children the ability to recognize familiar words quickly and to figure out words they haven't seen before.
Science: We have started our Animals unit. Presently, we have touched upon things that all animals have in common. Also, we've talked about the differences between mammals and reptiles.
Students had a lot of fun at our Jalna library field trip!
lundi le 29 octobre
Students had a lot of fun presenting their Halloween costumes Riddles today!! Thank you to all those parents who worked hard to gather 3 clues with their son/daughter. Some students did not bring their project complete, today. Please ensure that your son/daughter is prepared for tomorrow, Tuesday October 30th.
Math end of unit Test on Friday. Please review all worksheets relating to patterns. Students will be required to create a pattern based on pattern rule, continue a pattern based on changing attributes, complete a 100s chart based on pattern rule and complete t-chart based on growing patterns.
Happy Halloween! Here is what is going on in our class this week:
French Language: we will be writing Halloween sentences as well as completing a reading and listening quiz on Halloween vocabulary.
HALLOWEEN!!! This week the students have earned a little Halloween Party. The students are invited to bring in board games for Wednesday afternoon. Your child is invited to bring in some treats to share with their friends on Wednesday, if you'd like.
On Friday, we will walk to the Jalna Public Library. Permission forms are going home tonight. In addition to the permission form, a form to "Get your own library card" is being sent home. If you would like your child to get their own library card, please return both sheets ASAP. If your child already has their own library card, they can bring it to school on Friday.
Please ensure that your child continues to read nightly in French and please remember to fill in the reading log each night! Happy Reading !
Students had a lot of fun presenting their Halloween costumes Riddles today!! Thank you to all those parents who worked hard to gather 3 clues with their son/daughter. Some students did not bring their project complete, today. Please ensure that your son/daughter is prepared for tomorrow, Tuesday October 30th.
Math end of unit Test on Friday. Please review all worksheets relating to patterns. Students will be required to create a pattern based on pattern rule, continue a pattern based on changing attributes, complete a 100s chart based on pattern rule and complete t-chart based on growing patterns.
Happy Halloween! Here is what is going on in our class this week:
French Language: we will be writing Halloween sentences as well as completing a reading and listening quiz on Halloween vocabulary.
HALLOWEEN!!! This week the students have earned a little Halloween Party. The students are invited to bring in board games for Wednesday afternoon. Your child is invited to bring in some treats to share with their friends on Wednesday, if you'd like.
On Friday, we will walk to the Jalna Public Library. Permission forms are going home tonight. In addition to the permission form, a form to "Get your own library card" is being sent home. If you would like your child to get their own library card, please return both sheets ASAP. If your child already has their own library card, they can bring it to school on Friday.
Please ensure that your child continues to read nightly in French and please remember to fill in the reading log each night! Happy Reading !
jeudi le 18 octobre
LALILO: students have been using an online program, lalilo.com, at school during our centers. Some have asked if they can do this at home; YES!!! if you're interested in log in info, below you'll find the steps to do so:
1. lalilo.com
2. Log in
3. student
4. STUDENT
5. school code: KNUQFS
6. Find my name-- MME SILVA
7. Find your son/daughter's name
REMINDERS:
Library books due tomorrow
English orange duotang due tomorrow
French reading due tomorrow
Thursday, October 25th- Mass at St. Justin's at 9:30
Friday, October 26th- PD. Day--- No School
Monday, October 29th- Halloween Riddle presentations begin
LALILO: students have been using an online program, lalilo.com, at school during our centers. Some have asked if they can do this at home; YES!!! if you're interested in log in info, below you'll find the steps to do so:
1. lalilo.com
2. Log in
3. student
4. STUDENT
5. school code: KNUQFS
6. Find my name-- MME SILVA
7. Find your son/daughter's name
REMINDERS:
Library books due tomorrow
English orange duotang due tomorrow
French reading due tomorrow
Thursday, October 25th- Mass at St. Justin's at 9:30
Friday, October 26th- PD. Day--- No School
Monday, October 29th- Halloween Riddle presentations begin
lundi le 15 octobre
Starting today we will be writing 4 sight words into our agendas every Monday (unless its short holiday week). The words will start off easy and will become progressively more difficult. These are considered the French version of "nonsense" words and must be memorized and not decoded.
Each night, before or after reading your nightly book, please ask your child to simply read the list of words to you. If the words are too simple for your child, then please ask your child to orally make up a sentence with each word. They can create a new sentence each night. The list of words should be reviewed each night from Monday to Thursday.
We will not be testing these words for spelling, just for reading. I will do a weekly quiz so the kids can practice spelling the 4 weekly words. This mark will NOT be used for report cards. At the end of each list of words, I will call each student to the back during French Reading Time and individually each student will read the list of words to me. However, if you would have time to have your child practice spelling the words this is always welcomed!
Math: students have been working on patterning. We are also rviewing the following words to describe how our patterns changes:
Attribut
Taille
Forme
Direction
Couleur
Motif Répété (pattern rule)
Please ask your child to explain these words to you and perhaps even create a pattern using these attributes.
Starting today we will be writing 4 sight words into our agendas every Monday (unless its short holiday week). The words will start off easy and will become progressively more difficult. These are considered the French version of "nonsense" words and must be memorized and not decoded.
Each night, before or after reading your nightly book, please ask your child to simply read the list of words to you. If the words are too simple for your child, then please ask your child to orally make up a sentence with each word. They can create a new sentence each night. The list of words should be reviewed each night from Monday to Thursday.
We will not be testing these words for spelling, just for reading. I will do a weekly quiz so the kids can practice spelling the 4 weekly words. This mark will NOT be used for report cards. At the end of each list of words, I will call each student to the back during French Reading Time and individually each student will read the list of words to me. However, if you would have time to have your child practice spelling the words this is always welcomed!
Math: students have been working on patterning. We are also rviewing the following words to describe how our patterns changes:
Attribut
Taille
Forme
Direction
Couleur
Motif Répété (pattern rule)
Please ask your child to explain these words to you and perhaps even create a pattern using these attributes.
vendredi le 12 octobre
students had fun doing some TEXTURED ART fall scenes today! Check them out below:
students had fun doing some TEXTURED ART fall scenes today! Check them out below:
jeudi le 11 octobre
Country project: part 4 of your child's project is coming home today. Please try your best to keep writing or pictures to fit in the assigned paper.
Library books due tomorrow
Spirit wear orders: tomorrow is the final day to order spirit wear
Country project: part 4 of your child's project is coming home today. Please try your best to keep writing or pictures to fit in the assigned paper.
Library books due tomorrow
Spirit wear orders: tomorrow is the final day to order spirit wear
mardi le 9 octobre
Country project: in the front pocket of your child's agenda, you'll find part 2 of their country project. Please draw (use the entire rectangular space) and colour the flag for your child's chosen country. Below, please write, in the space provided, the official language(s) spoken in that country. PLEASE ENSURE ALL WRITING IS IN FRENCH.
Halloween Costume Riddle:
In French this year, we are asking students to bring their Halloween costumes to school for a short Show and Tell Riddle presentation. Students will not wear their costumes, they will be stored in a bag and the class will then guess what costume is in the bag. Here are the details:
CORRECTION:
In the October newsletter, the old hot lunch website that connects to Pizza Vera is listed for hot lunch (it’s not active anymore). Our apologies for the misprint. Please see how to order below. How to Order:
1. Go online at www.lunchboxorders.comand click “ORDER LUNCH”.
2. Click “Create an Account” to register your family’s account.
3. Add your child to your account by clicking “add a student” and register your child.
4. Click “Order Now” (beside your child’s name) to access the school’s ordering calendar.
5. Proceed with ordering your child’s lunch by clicking on the blue box for each restaurant featured.
Country project: in the front pocket of your child's agenda, you'll find part 2 of their country project. Please draw (use the entire rectangular space) and colour the flag for your child's chosen country. Below, please write, in the space provided, the official language(s) spoken in that country. PLEASE ENSURE ALL WRITING IS IN FRENCH.
Halloween Costume Riddle:
In French this year, we are asking students to bring their Halloween costumes to school for a short Show and Tell Riddle presentation. Students will not wear their costumes, they will be stored in a bag and the class will then guess what costume is in the bag. Here are the details:
- Each student will prepare three open-ended statements to ask their classmates. Statements should range from HARDEST to EASIEST.
- Student will have his/her costume in the bag while speaking. They will only remove the costume at the end of the presentation after others have guessed.
- Begin each statement with “Je suis . . .” Keep the statements short and only use simple vocabulary.
- Presentations will take place on Monday, October 29
CORRECTION:
In the October newsletter, the old hot lunch website that connects to Pizza Vera is listed for hot lunch (it’s not active anymore). Our apologies for the misprint. Please see how to order below. How to Order:
1. Go online at www.lunchboxorders.comand click “ORDER LUNCH”.
2. Click “Create an Account” to register your family’s account.
3. Add your child to your account by clicking “add a student” and register your child.
4. Click “Order Now” (beside your child’s name) to access the school’s ordering calendar.
5. Proceed with ordering your child’s lunch by clicking on the blue box for each restaurant featured.
vendredi le 5 octobre
Country project: there were a number of students that did not complete the part 1 of their country project that was given out yesterday, Thursday. PLEASE complete this task by Monday, October 8th. It is crucial that each task be completed nightly, as it sets us back from our timeline, otherwise. I appreciate your cooperation. All students still have their part 1 in their agendas. Could you ensure it is coloured (the title of country and map, and in FRENCH).
Turkey Bingo:
Country project: there were a number of students that did not complete the part 1 of their country project that was given out yesterday, Thursday. PLEASE complete this task by Monday, October 8th. It is crucial that each task be completed nightly, as it sets us back from our timeline, otherwise. I appreciate your cooperation. All students still have their part 1 in their agendas. Could you ensure it is coloured (the title of country and map, and in FRENCH).
Turkey Bingo:
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving
jeudi le 4 octobre
In Social Studies, the students will be completing a Travel Brochure on their country of choice. I have written your child's country in their agendas. This project will be divided into parts and each part will be completed separately at home and brought back to school the following day. Each night, your child will complete one part of the project and then once each part is complete, your child will be given time in class to complete the good copy of their travel brochure. Tonight, your child is bringing home the first component. Please ensure your child fills out the sheet, in their agenda pocket, in French.
Reading logs due tomorrow
Purple Duotang: Please sign all new tests that are in the purple duotang (French School sentence writting, Math numbers test, and Continents test) and return by Tuesday,October 9th.
Turkey Bingo with our house colours tomorrow! Students will have a chance to win the grand prize of a Frozen Turkey!
In Social Studies, the students will be completing a Travel Brochure on their country of choice. I have written your child's country in their agendas. This project will be divided into parts and each part will be completed separately at home and brought back to school the following day. Each night, your child will complete one part of the project and then once each part is complete, your child will be given time in class to complete the good copy of their travel brochure. Tonight, your child is bringing home the first component. Please ensure your child fills out the sheet, in their agenda pocket, in French.
Reading logs due tomorrow
Purple Duotang: Please sign all new tests that are in the purple duotang (French School sentence writting, Math numbers test, and Continents test) and return by Tuesday,October 9th.
Turkey Bingo with our house colours tomorrow! Students will have a chance to win the grand prize of a Frozen Turkey!
lundi le 1 octobre
Reading Logs go home today! Please read every night and sign the reading log!
REMINDER: Every time the students write "Sign purple duotang", please ensure you sign each NEW page of the purple assessment folder each time it goes home.
Wednesday, Oct 3:
Math test. Please focus on representing a number in various ways. Base ten blocks, Cadre de 10, number line and what number comes before or after.
Thursday Oct 4:
Quiz on the 7 continents. Students will be asked to label the world map with the names of the continents. A word bank will be provided to help with spelling.
Reading Logs go home today! Please read every night and sign the reading log!
REMINDER: Every time the students write "Sign purple duotang", please ensure you sign each NEW page of the purple assessment folder each time it goes home.
Wednesday, Oct 3:
Math test. Please focus on representing a number in various ways. Base ten blocks, Cadre de 10, number line and what number comes before or after.
Thursday Oct 4:
Quiz on the 7 continents. Students will be asked to label the world map with the names of the continents. A word bank will be provided to help with spelling.
mercredi le 26 septembre
Tomorrows Meet the Teacher will run from 5 to 6:30pm.
I will be having a presentation at 5:30 pm and if you cannot make it at that time, I will repeat the presentation at 6:00 pm.
We are going to mass after morning announcements tomorrow. If you'd like to join us, mass starts at approximately 9:30 am.
Tomorrows Meet the Teacher will run from 5 to 6:30pm.
I will be having a presentation at 5:30 pm and if you cannot make it at that time, I will repeat the presentation at 6:00 pm.
We are going to mass after morning announcements tomorrow. If you'd like to join us, mass starts at approximately 9:30 am.
lundi le 24 septembre
Reading Logs go home today! Please read every night and sign the reading log according to outline.
Meet the Teacher this Thursday from 5 to 6:30 pm.
Reading Logs go home today! Please read every night and sign the reading log according to outline.
Meet the Teacher this Thursday from 5 to 6:30 pm.
mercredi le 19 septembre
REMINDERs
Friday Sept 21:
Non Uniform day - students are encouraged to wear your COLOUR HOUSE colour!
Friday Sept 21:
1. Listening Quiz on Numbers - students will be asked to identify the number and label if it is odd/even
2. Students will begin to read the book "Dans la Salle de classe" to Mme
Monday Sept 24: Reading Logs
On Monday, our nightly french reading program will commence. Please make sure to fill out the reading log each night!
Thursday Sept 27:
Quiz on the 7 continents. Students will be asked to label the world map with the names of the continents. A word bank will be provided to help with spelling.
Meet the Teacher from 5 to 6: 30 pm - Thurs. Sept 27
REMINDERs
Friday Sept 21:
Non Uniform day - students are encouraged to wear your COLOUR HOUSE colour!
Friday Sept 21:
1. Listening Quiz on Numbers - students will be asked to identify the number and label if it is odd/even
2. Students will begin to read the book "Dans la Salle de classe" to Mme
Monday Sept 24: Reading Logs
On Monday, our nightly french reading program will commence. Please make sure to fill out the reading log each night!
Thursday Sept 27:
Quiz on the 7 continents. Students will be asked to label the world map with the names of the continents. A word bank will be provided to help with spelling.
Meet the Teacher from 5 to 6: 30 pm - Thurs. Sept 27
lundi le 17 septembre
In French class, we have been reviewing our classroom vocabulary. We have learned different words and have written a little book called "Dans la Salle de Classe". The book will go home tonight (Monday). Please practice reading this book at home as each student will be required to read his/her book to me (individually) starting this Friday, Sept 21. I will start by reading the book with those students who feel confident and would like to volunteer to read on Friday. I will continue to read with students on Monday Sept 24. PLEASE RETURN THE BOOK BACK INTO THE AGENDA, NIGHTLY.
Please continue to review numbers, odd (impair) and even (pair) numbers at home. We will continue to practice numbers here at school, yet nightly review will only help to improve student's speed and accuracy.
HOUSE COLOURS: Each student has a label in their agenda, inside the front cover, with their house colour on it. This Friday, September 21st is non-uniform day. Students are asked to wear their house colours!
PURPLE DUOTANG: Tonight your son/daughter is bringing home a purple duotang. This is their assessment folder. It is entitled Please sign and return. If you could look inside and sign any pages that are new, when it comes home, and return as soon as possible, this will help myself communicate your child's progress in each academic domain. Tonight, they are bringing home a sheet with the results of the reading assessments I did last week.
In French class, we have been reviewing our classroom vocabulary. We have learned different words and have written a little book called "Dans la Salle de Classe". The book will go home tonight (Monday). Please practice reading this book at home as each student will be required to read his/her book to me (individually) starting this Friday, Sept 21. I will start by reading the book with those students who feel confident and would like to volunteer to read on Friday. I will continue to read with students on Monday Sept 24. PLEASE RETURN THE BOOK BACK INTO THE AGENDA, NIGHTLY.
Please continue to review numbers, odd (impair) and even (pair) numbers at home. We will continue to practice numbers here at school, yet nightly review will only help to improve student's speed and accuracy.
HOUSE COLOURS: Each student has a label in their agenda, inside the front cover, with their house colour on it. This Friday, September 21st is non-uniform day. Students are asked to wear their house colours!
PURPLE DUOTANG: Tonight your son/daughter is bringing home a purple duotang. This is their assessment folder. It is entitled Please sign and return. If you could look inside and sign any pages that are new, when it comes home, and return as soon as possible, this will help myself communicate your child's progress in each academic domain. Tonight, they are bringing home a sheet with the results of the reading assessments I did last week.
jeudi le 13 septembre
Math: Please continue to practice writing out numbers and orally practice saying them. A number of students are having difficulties with number formations. Please focus on direction of numbers. Thank you
Students have working on identifying ODD and EVEN numbers. We are sending home results from our practice quiz, tonight. Please review Odd and Even numbers using the information sheet in their grey duotangs.
ENGLISH: students will be having their weekly spelling quiz. Their words of the week are on the side of this weeks agenda pages. Mme Pompili sent home a newsletter indicating this routine on Monday.
Student verification forms went home yesterday. Thank you to those who have returned them already. If you have yet to do so, please do so at your earliest convenience.
Math: Please continue to practice writing out numbers and orally practice saying them. A number of students are having difficulties with number formations. Please focus on direction of numbers. Thank you
Students have working on identifying ODD and EVEN numbers. We are sending home results from our practice quiz, tonight. Please review Odd and Even numbers using the information sheet in their grey duotangs.
ENGLISH: students will be having their weekly spelling quiz. Their words of the week are on the side of this weeks agenda pages. Mme Pompili sent home a newsletter indicating this routine on Monday.
Student verification forms went home yesterday. Thank you to those who have returned them already. If you have yet to do so, please do so at your earliest convenience.
mercredi le 12 septembre
Math:
Please practice counting numbers out of order especially the numbers from 50 to 100.
Also practice counting by 2 in French to 100.
Math:
Please practice counting numbers out of order especially the numbers from 50 to 100.
Also practice counting by 2 in French to 100.
mardi le 11 septembre
Tonight, I will be sending home a 100 chart that includes each number with the french word on the bottom. Please take 5-10 mins a night to practice numbers with your child forwards and backwards and out of order.
Please note:
Fri. Sept 21 -
Thurs. Sept 27-
Tonight, I will be sending home a 100 chart that includes each number with the french word on the bottom. Please take 5-10 mins a night to practice numbers with your child forwards and backwards and out of order.
Please note:
Fri. Sept 21 -
- Non Uniform Day (students will wear a shirt in the colour of their Colour House). I will be writing your child's colour in his/her agenda tomorrow. Colour Houses are for group building activities where students will be in groups with other students from Sk to Grade 8. Groups will meet monthly.
Thurs. Sept 27-
- Open House at our School. Parents are invited to come and meet the teacher and visit your child's classroom.
This event runs from 5 to 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there, as I will go through our homework program for the year.
jeudi le 6 septembre
Agenda: Please sign up for CASH ONLINE, if you have yet to do so, to pay the $7 for agendas.
Agenda: Please sign up for CASH ONLINE, if you have yet to do so, to pay the $7 for agendas.
Mercredi le 5 septembre
Welcome to Day 2!
Today, your child brought home their agenda. They arrived this morning!! Youpii! Please make sure that you sign the agenda, nightly. It is our primary source of communication. Inside the agenda, you would have found 2 notes- a class newsletter and a student profile page. Please read each and fill out the student profile page according to your child's needs and interests. Return date is September 10th.
Our first unit in math this year will be all about counting (in FRENCH).
In Grade 2:
- students are required to count forwards to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s and counting backwards by 1 from 50
We will begin skip counting by 2,5,10 in our class this week.
Tonight, I would like the students to practice counting to 30, orally by 1s.
Attached please find some youtube videos that your son or daughter may wish to view to help with their number acquisition.
Welcome to Day 2!
Today, your child brought home their agenda. They arrived this morning!! Youpii! Please make sure that you sign the agenda, nightly. It is our primary source of communication. Inside the agenda, you would have found 2 notes- a class newsletter and a student profile page. Please read each and fill out the student profile page according to your child's needs and interests. Return date is September 10th.
Our first unit in math this year will be all about counting (in FRENCH).
In Grade 2:
- students are required to count forwards to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s and counting backwards by 1 from 50
We will begin skip counting by 2,5,10 in our class this week.
Tonight, I would like the students to practice counting to 30, orally by 1s.
Attached please find some youtube videos that your son or daughter may wish to view to help with their number acquisition.
mardi le 4 septembre
Agendas will arrive shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Hello and Welcome to our Grade 2 class.
My name is Dina Silva and I will be your child's teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. I will be using this website to help keep you in the loop. When I update the website with new information, the students will write in our agendas "check website". On that night, please check to see what new information has been added about our life in the classroom here at St. Anthony.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can add a contact me through the website or write me a note in your child's agenda.
Your student's agenda is used on a daily basis to record important dates and homework. If your child will be away or if you have a specific question for me, please write on the right side of the agenda so that the students can use the left side to write down homework. You are also asked to read and initial your child’s planner each day.
A Reminder that SCHOOL CASH ONLINE is the sole method of payment for school items and field trips. Please ensure you have made an account. If you have any questions or issues, please contact the office.
As we prepare for our year in grade 2, here is a summary of items that students will require throughout the year. As always, pencils and other supplies are provided in class, however most students respect and prefer their own belongings.
In grade 2, students will require:
It is also suggested that students bring:
Please ensure that all items (including clothing) are labelled with your child’s name. Vist
http://mabelslabels.com/c/?type=fundraiser&b=2313&cur_website=basefor the St. Anthony fundraiser!
As always, donations of paper towels, wipes, hand sanitizer, plastic forks and spoons and Kleenex are greatly appreciated.
NUTS,NUTS,NUTS!!
Please be advised that St. Anthony's is a nut free school. Please be diligent when packing your child's lunch. Any peanut or tree nut products should not be brought into the school.
Agendas will arrive shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Hello and Welcome to our Grade 2 class.
My name is Dina Silva and I will be your child's teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. I will be using this website to help keep you in the loop. When I update the website with new information, the students will write in our agendas "check website". On that night, please check to see what new information has been added about our life in the classroom here at St. Anthony.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can add a contact me through the website or write me a note in your child's agenda.
Your student's agenda is used on a daily basis to record important dates and homework. If your child will be away or if you have a specific question for me, please write on the right side of the agenda so that the students can use the left side to write down homework. You are also asked to read and initial your child’s planner each day.
A Reminder that SCHOOL CASH ONLINE is the sole method of payment for school items and field trips. Please ensure you have made an account. If you have any questions or issues, please contact the office.
As we prepare for our year in grade 2, here is a summary of items that students will require throughout the year. As always, pencils and other supplies are provided in class, however most students respect and prefer their own belongings.
In grade 2, students will require:
- 2 pencils (not mechanical)
- 1 pencil sharpener
- 1 set of pencil crayons
- Indoor running shoes (Velcro please. Although many students know how to tie laces, shoes are removed many times a day and students become irritated, and stop tying up their laces.)
- 1 reusable water bottle (sent home daily for washing)
- 1 fabric pencil case (not pencil boxes – boxes spill and scatter when they fall)
- 1 complete change of uniform clothes, including socks and underwear. (We recommend using a set of uniform that is a little bit too small but still wearable. This way there is no extra expense.)
It is also suggested that students bring:
- 1 set of thin-tipped markers
- 1 set of ear buds or headphones
Please ensure that all items (including clothing) are labelled with your child’s name. Vist
http://mabelslabels.com/c/?type=fundraiser&b=2313&cur_website=basefor the St. Anthony fundraiser!
As always, donations of paper towels, wipes, hand sanitizer, plastic forks and spoons and Kleenex are greatly appreciated.
NUTS,NUTS,NUTS!!
Please be advised that St. Anthony's is a nut free school. Please be diligent when packing your child's lunch. Any peanut or tree nut products should not be brought into the school.
mardi le 26 juin
Board game afternoon tomorrow.
Board game afternoon tomorrow.
lundi le 25 juin
Splashpad excursion tomorrow! Please ensure the students have their bathing suits under their uniform. Please send undergarments, a towel and a plastic bag into which they can put their wet bathing suits.
Please send a large grocery bag with your child. We'll be emptying our desks tomorrow and Wednesday :)
Reports cards go home tomorrow!
Wednesday, June 27th---> feel free to send in board games. We'll be having an activity afternoon to celebrate the end of the year.
Thursday, June 28th---- RED and WHITE Day to celebrate Canada Day---non uniform Day!
Splashpad excursion tomorrow! Please ensure the students have their bathing suits under their uniform. Please send undergarments, a towel and a plastic bag into which they can put their wet bathing suits.
Please send a large grocery bag with your child. We'll be emptying our desks tomorrow and Wednesday :)
Reports cards go home tomorrow!
Wednesday, June 27th---> feel free to send in board games. We'll be having an activity afternoon to celebrate the end of the year.
Thursday, June 28th---- RED and WHITE Day to celebrate Canada Day---non uniform Day!
vendredi le 22 juin
Tuesday, June 26th--- we will be going to the splashpad at the Jalna community center, weather permitting. Please send your daughter to school with their bathing suit under their uniform. Please send a change of undergarmets and a towel, also.
Report Cards go home Tuesday, June 26th.
Thursday, June 28th---- RED and WHITE Day to celebrate Canada Day---non uniform Day!
Last day of school :(
THANK YOU to all of the parent volunteers that helped with today's field trip to Clovermead! It was a fun time had by all!!
Tuesday, June 26th--- we will be going to the splashpad at the Jalna community center, weather permitting. Please send your daughter to school with their bathing suit under their uniform. Please send a change of undergarmets and a towel, also.
Report Cards go home Tuesday, June 26th.
Thursday, June 28th---- RED and WHITE Day to celebrate Canada Day---non uniform Day!
Last day of school :(
THANK YOU to all of the parent volunteers that helped with today's field trip to Clovermead! It was a fun time had by all!!
jeudi le 21 juin
CORRECTION** students DO NOT need to be in uniform tomorrow. They may wear their personal clothing, if desired.
Clovermead trip tomorrow, Friday, June 22nd. Remember a lunch, water bottle, and sunscreen!
Popcorn $2 for sale tomorrow
CORRECTION** students DO NOT need to be in uniform tomorrow. They may wear their personal clothing, if desired.
Clovermead trip tomorrow, Friday, June 22nd. Remember a lunch, water bottle, and sunscreen!
Popcorn $2 for sale tomorrow
mercredi le 20 juin
CLOVERMEAD:
VOLUNTEERS: For parents who are joining us as volunteers, and have been contacted by myself, please note the following information in regards to Friday, June 22nd:
The bus will be leaving St. Anthony F. I. at 9:15 am. If you plan to join us on the bus, please write a note in your son/daughter's agenda tomorrow, letting me know, for the purpose of attendance and staying organized. Once we arrive at the park, we will have snack and bathroom breaks, as a group. We have a tour at 10:30 am, as a whole group. Following the tour, each individual group may go about the remainder of the day, until departure. The bus will be leaving CLOVERMEAD around 1:30, and returning back to school around 2/2:15p.m. Parents with a police check will be given their own small group with which they may do activities, at the park, independently. Those who do not have a police check, but are still joining us, you will be placed with another parent/group, with a police check. If you plan to drive yourself and take your child with you to Clovermead, please inform me tomorrow or beforehand, so that I may be aware of their attendance status for Friday morning.
PARENTS/STUDENTS: please ensure your child is sent with a lunch, water bottle and sunscreen. Please ensure your child is ON TIME for school on Friday, as our bus times are firm.
***THERE ARE STILL A COUPLE STUDENTS WHO HAVE YET TO PAY FOR THE YEAR END TRIP. IF YOU KNOW THAT YOUR SON/DAUGHTER WILL NOT BE ATTENDING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. IF THEY ARE JOINING US, PLEASE SEND PAYMENT BY TOMORROW, THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST. ***
Students had fun presenting their Character descriptions to each other this morning!
mardi le 19 juin
lundi le 18 juin
Students are bringing home their rough copies to practice reading their character study description. They will be presenting them on Wednesday, June 20th.
Our year-end trip to Clovermead is this Friday, June 22nd. There are a number of parents who have yet to pay for the trip via our School Cash online system. If you have not paid, online, yet, please do so immediately. If you are having issues, contact the school, and the office staff will be happy to assist you. Thank you :)
Parents who were interested in volunteering, a note went home tonight in your son/daughter's agenda.
Students are bringing home their rough copies to practice reading their character study description. They will be presenting them on Wednesday, June 20th.
Our year-end trip to Clovermead is this Friday, June 22nd. There are a number of parents who have yet to pay for the trip via our School Cash online system. If you have not paid, online, yet, please do so immediately. If you are having issues, contact the school, and the office staff will be happy to assist you. Thank you :)
Parents who were interested in volunteering, a note went home tonight in your son/daughter's agenda.
dimanche le 17 juin
Wishing all of the dads a Happy Father's Day!
Wishing all of the dads a Happy Father's Day!
lundi le 11 juin
Math quiz on Thursday-- growing and shrinking patters and numerical patterns
Grilled Cheese money due Thursday $2 each
Popcorn for sale on Friday $2
Mass this Friday, June 15th at St. Justin's parish--9:30 a.m.
Math quiz on Thursday-- growing and shrinking patters and numerical patterns
Grilled Cheese money due Thursday $2 each
Popcorn for sale on Friday $2
Mass this Friday, June 15th at St. Justin's parish--9:30 a.m.
mardi le 5 juin
Twin/Crazy Hair day tomorrow
Spring Fling is Thursday! Any baked good donations are appreciated. If you're able to donate a baked good, please bring it in on Thursday morning. Thank you :)
Some pictures from our Hawaiin day and our Social Studies presentations:
Twin/Crazy Hair day tomorrow
Spring Fling is Thursday! Any baked good donations are appreciated. If you're able to donate a baked good, please bring it in on Thursday morning. Thank you :)
Some pictures from our Hawaiin day and our Social Studies presentations:
lundi le 4 juin
Thank you for all the donations for the spring fling basket!
Reminder: Students are presenting their province or territory tomorrow. Please continue to memorize the script as best as possible.
Hawaiin Day tomorrow----please be in uniform, still
SPRING FLING: Parent council is asking for baked good donations for Thursday's Spring Fling. This could be a pie, cake, cupcakes, cookies, rice crispies, cake in a box with icing, brownies, any baked goods really... Students are to bring it in ONLY Thursday morning. Your participation is appreciated!
Please remember to pay for Clovermead end-of-the-year Field Trip online. Thank you :)
Thank you for all the donations for the spring fling basket!
Reminder: Students are presenting their province or territory tomorrow. Please continue to memorize the script as best as possible.
Hawaiin Day tomorrow----please be in uniform, still
SPRING FLING: Parent council is asking for baked good donations for Thursday's Spring Fling. This could be a pie, cake, cupcakes, cookies, rice crispies, cake in a box with icing, brownies, any baked goods really... Students are to bring it in ONLY Thursday morning. Your participation is appreciated!
Please remember to pay for Clovermead end-of-the-year Field Trip online. Thank you :)
vendredi le 1 juin
Spirit week- June 4-7th
Themes are as follows: Students are required to be in uniform for all of the theme days below---just accessorize with items to coordinate with theme. Thanks for your participation!
Monday, June 4th: CRAZY SOCK DAY
Tuesday, June 5th: HAWAIIN THEME DAY
Wednesday, June 6th: TWIN/CRAZY HAIR DAY
Thursday, June 7: Spring Fling
Thank you to those who have contributed to the Spring Fling Basket. I will post a picture of the donations from all three classrooms, once we assemble the basket. Reminder that Spring Fling is Thursday, June 7th.
There is an instruction sheet going home tonight to help parents sign up for SchoolCashOnline. We appreciate your efforts to pay for our end of the year trip to Clovermead via this payment system.
Spirit week- June 4-7th
Themes are as follows: Students are required to be in uniform for all of the theme days below---just accessorize with items to coordinate with theme. Thanks for your participation!
Monday, June 4th: CRAZY SOCK DAY
Tuesday, June 5th: HAWAIIN THEME DAY
Wednesday, June 6th: TWIN/CRAZY HAIR DAY
Thursday, June 7: Spring Fling
Thank you to those who have contributed to the Spring Fling Basket. I will post a picture of the donations from all three classrooms, once we assemble the basket. Reminder that Spring Fling is Thursday, June 7th.
There is an instruction sheet going home tonight to help parents sign up for SchoolCashOnline. We appreciate your efforts to pay for our end of the year trip to Clovermead via this payment system.
jeudi le 31 mai
REMINDER: Grade 3 swimming tomorrow.
Popcorn for sale tomorrow--- $2
Tonight we will be bringing home permission slip for our end of the year class trip to Clovermead. We are asking that parents try to send payment via our online payment method, at St. Anthony's. This facilitates the process of counting and tracking funds for the office, and teachers. You can access the link to pay online, via ldcsb.schoolcashonline.com/
We had an ice cream party this afternoon! Check out the sugar rush in the kids!
REMINDER: Grade 3 swimming tomorrow.
Popcorn for sale tomorrow--- $2
Tonight we will be bringing home permission slip for our end of the year class trip to Clovermead. We are asking that parents try to send payment via our online payment method, at St. Anthony's. This facilitates the process of counting and tracking funds for the office, and teachers. You can access the link to pay online, via ldcsb.schoolcashonline.com/
We had an ice cream party this afternoon! Check out the sugar rush in the kids!
mercredi le 30 mai
Reminder:
June 1st: Grade 3s swimming
June 5th: Social Studies presentations
June 7th: Spring Fling
June 8th: P.D. Day for students
Reminder:
June 1st: Grade 3s swimming
June 5th: Social Studies presentations
June 7th: Spring Fling
June 8th: P.D. Day for students
lundi le 28 mai
REMINDER: **Please note that hot lunch has been changed from Wednesday, May 30 to tomorrow, Tuesday, May 29 so it doesn't conflict with Track & Field.
GRADE 3s: Please see note about swimming. Please return all permission forms by Wednesday.
SPRING FLING: Our class will be completing a theme basket this year. The theme is COFFEE/TEA! Any donations relating to this theme are greatly appreciated. Please have any donations sent by friday, June 1st. Merci :)
This will be the final week for Reading Logs. All logs will be collected on Friday. For the remainder of June, students will be taking home their "Phonetique Animee" duo tangs and Ill assign different animal stories to read for homework.
Next Friday, June 8 - PD Day for all students
REMINDER: **Please note that hot lunch has been changed from Wednesday, May 30 to tomorrow, Tuesday, May 29 so it doesn't conflict with Track & Field.
GRADE 3s: Please see note about swimming. Please return all permission forms by Wednesday.
SPRING FLING: Our class will be completing a theme basket this year. The theme is COFFEE/TEA! Any donations relating to this theme are greatly appreciated. Please have any donations sent by friday, June 1st. Merci :)
This will be the final week for Reading Logs. All logs will be collected on Friday. For the remainder of June, students will be taking home their "Phonetique Animee" duo tangs and Ill assign different animal stories to read for homework.
Next Friday, June 8 - PD Day for all students
mercredi le 23 mai
EQAO day 1 is complete! The grade threes worked so hard!! One down, two to go!!! "I know I can, I know I can" is our motto!
DRESS DOWN DAY: Friday, May 25th is our dress down day, with the theme of Turn May Grey! This is the third anniversary of one of our students, Jack, being Brain tumour free. This is also Brain Tumour Awareness Month and the slogan is Turn May Grey (as in grey matter). We are asking for a $1 donation for the Brain tumour foundation to celebrate Jack and donate to the cause.
SPRING FLING: Our class will be completing a theme basket this year. The theme is COFFEE/TEA! Any donations relating to this theme are greatly appreciated. Please have any donations sent by friday, June 1st. Merci :)
EQAO day 1 is complete! The grade threes worked so hard!! One down, two to go!!! "I know I can, I know I can" is our motto!
DRESS DOWN DAY: Friday, May 25th is our dress down day, with the theme of Turn May Grey! This is the third anniversary of one of our students, Jack, being Brain tumour free. This is also Brain Tumour Awareness Month and the slogan is Turn May Grey (as in grey matter). We are asking for a $1 donation for the Brain tumour foundation to celebrate Jack and donate to the cause.
SPRING FLING: Our class will be completing a theme basket this year. The theme is COFFEE/TEA! Any donations relating to this theme are greatly appreciated. Please have any donations sent by friday, June 1st. Merci :)
mardi le 22 mai
EQAO begins tomorrow. Please ensure all students arrive on time. Any grade 2 students are asked to go to Mme Buren's room, in case of any late arrivals.
Math: GRADE 2s are asked to complete the telling time activity in their Math notebook
GRADE 3: Work on Math EQAO workbook
An interesting article I came across this weekend: Reading is so important. It has so many benefits! Don't hesitate to pick up a book, let your child read to you, or you read to them.It makes a world of difference in the long run . www.wcpo.com/brand-spotlight/how-reading-20-minutes-a-day-impacts-your-child-amazon-kindle
Students performed their French plays today! Good job! We loosened up a bit afterwards and dance with some Go Noodle!
EQAO begins tomorrow. Please ensure all students arrive on time. Any grade 2 students are asked to go to Mme Buren's room, in case of any late arrivals.
Math: GRADE 2s are asked to complete the telling time activity in their Math notebook
GRADE 3: Work on Math EQAO workbook
An interesting article I came across this weekend: Reading is so important. It has so many benefits! Don't hesitate to pick up a book, let your child read to you, or you read to them.It makes a world of difference in the long run . www.wcpo.com/brand-spotlight/how-reading-20-minutes-a-day-impacts-your-child-amazon-kindle
Students performed their French plays today! Good job! We loosened up a bit afterwards and dance with some Go Noodle!
jeudi le 17 mai
Tonight, I will send home the last part of the Canada Project (day 5). Many students still need to complete day 4. Please make sure anything your child wishes to include on his/her poster is here by next week. If you wish to bring additional pictures of your province, please feel free to do so.
LIVING ROSARY: Students involved in the living rosary tomorrow are asked to wear Khaki pants and a white uniform shirt.
Math Fractions test tomorrow.
**Please note that hot lunch has been changed from Wednesday, May 30 to Tuesday, May 29 so it doesn't conflict with Track & Field.
On Friday May 25th, 2018 we will have our May non-uniform day. This is the third anniversary of one of our students, Jack, being Brain tumour free. This is also Brain Tumour Awareness Month and the slogan is Turn May Grey (as in grey matter). Therefore, on Friday May 25th, 2018 we will ask students to wear grey and bring in a $1 for the Brain tumour foundation to celebrate Jack and donate to the cause.
In Math: we are learning about telling time. Please check out the resources page of the website. There are some useful links for telling time.
In Religion: we are learning how to pray the Rosary and how the month of May is devoted to Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
In French: we concluded out procedural writing unit. We will be focusing on verbes.
In Gym: we are learning how to skip! It's a lot of fun! Grab a skipping rope and get outside. Some useful videos on www.myheart.org.sg/jrfh/skipping_lessons_level1.htm#
EQAO is next week starting on Wednesday - May 23rd, 24th, and 25th.
The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday AM: Math
Wednesday PM: English
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Thursday AM: Math
Thursday PM: English
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Friday AM: English
Friday PM: English
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Tonight, I will send home the last part of the Canada Project (day 5). Many students still need to complete day 4. Please make sure anything your child wishes to include on his/her poster is here by next week. If you wish to bring additional pictures of your province, please feel free to do so.
LIVING ROSARY: Students involved in the living rosary tomorrow are asked to wear Khaki pants and a white uniform shirt.
Math Fractions test tomorrow.
**Please note that hot lunch has been changed from Wednesday, May 30 to Tuesday, May 29 so it doesn't conflict with Track & Field.
On Friday May 25th, 2018 we will have our May non-uniform day. This is the third anniversary of one of our students, Jack, being Brain tumour free. This is also Brain Tumour Awareness Month and the slogan is Turn May Grey (as in grey matter). Therefore, on Friday May 25th, 2018 we will ask students to wear grey and bring in a $1 for the Brain tumour foundation to celebrate Jack and donate to the cause.
In Math: we are learning about telling time. Please check out the resources page of the website. There are some useful links for telling time.
In Religion: we are learning how to pray the Rosary and how the month of May is devoted to Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
In French: we concluded out procedural writing unit. We will be focusing on verbes.
In Gym: we are learning how to skip! It's a lot of fun! Grab a skipping rope and get outside. Some useful videos on www.myheart.org.sg/jrfh/skipping_lessons_level1.htm#
EQAO is next week starting on Wednesday - May 23rd, 24th, and 25th.
The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday AM: Math
Wednesday PM: English
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Thursday AM: Math
Thursday PM: English
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Friday AM: English
Friday PM: English
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mercredi le 16 mai
Grilled cheese money due tomorrow!
Please have any costumes for the French play here, by Friday.
ALL bristle boards for our Social Studies projects should be brought in. If your son/daughter has yet to bring one, please do so ASAP. :)
Fun in the sun, this afternoon :)
Grilled cheese money due tomorrow!
Please have any costumes for the French play here, by Friday.
ALL bristle boards for our Social Studies projects should be brought in. If your son/daughter has yet to bring one, please do so ASAP. :)
Fun in the sun, this afternoon :)
lundi le 14 mai
NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE: Bonjour Les Anges,
Please note that hot lunch has been changed from Wednesday, May 30 to Tuesday, May 29 so it doesn't conflict with Track & Field.
Rather than print a letter to send home, can you please make sure this is communicated in your students' agendas? This will save a lot of paper.
Merci!
Students are asked to bring any costumes they may want to wear for their French play in by Thursday.
Pioneer Village---grade 3 students will be going to Pioneer Village on Wednesday, May 16th.
NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE: Bonjour Les Anges,
Please note that hot lunch has been changed from Wednesday, May 30 to Tuesday, May 29 so it doesn't conflict with Track & Field.
Rather than print a letter to send home, can you please make sure this is communicated in your students' agendas? This will save a lot of paper.
Merci!
Students are asked to bring any costumes they may want to wear for their French play in by Thursday.
Pioneer Village---grade 3 students will be going to Pioneer Village on Wednesday, May 16th.
vendredi le 11 mai
Wishing all the mother's a very happy mother's day :)
Wishing all the mother's a very happy mother's day :)
If you'd like to donate books for our Spring Fling, please feel free to do so.
Great opportunity for families: (see picture below for details)
Register NOW on Eventbrite:
https://ldcsbpic-countingiscomplex.eventbrite.ca
Great opportunity for families: (see picture below for details)
Register NOW on Eventbrite:
https://ldcsbpic-countingiscomplex.eventbrite.ca
mercredi le 9 mai
SOCIAL STUDIES: please complete DAY 1 homework task for our Province/Territory research project, and return tomorrow. Your son/daughter must label and colour in their provice/territory ONLY! Also, please label the capital city.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR SON/DAUGHTER WITH A BRISTLE BOARD by FRIDAY, if you have yet to do so! Merci :)
FOREST OF READING: Grade 3 students involved in the Forest of Reading program are reminded that the field trip is on Friday! Please ensure you follow the instructions that were stated on the permission slip in regards to lunch, etc.
Friday---Grilled Cheese , if ordered
Popcorn for sale $2
Our class performed in the School Dancefest today! They did such a wonderful job! Amidst the excitement, I forgot to take a picture of their performance, but we took one after (sadly we're missing a few who left early). Thank you to those parents who were able to come join us today!
SOCIAL STUDIES: please complete DAY 1 homework task for our Province/Territory research project, and return tomorrow. Your son/daughter must label and colour in their provice/territory ONLY! Also, please label the capital city.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR SON/DAUGHTER WITH A BRISTLE BOARD by FRIDAY, if you have yet to do so! Merci :)
FOREST OF READING: Grade 3 students involved in the Forest of Reading program are reminded that the field trip is on Friday! Please ensure you follow the instructions that were stated on the permission slip in regards to lunch, etc.
Friday---Grilled Cheese , if ordered
Popcorn for sale $2
Our class performed in the School Dancefest today! They did such a wonderful job! Amidst the excitement, I forgot to take a picture of their performance, but we took one after (sadly we're missing a few who left early). Thank you to those parents who were able to come join us today!
mardi le 8 mai
DANCEFEST TOMORROW!! Pleaes send a BRIGHT, COLOURFUL t-shirt (with no print) for our dance presentation TOMORROW!!
Math test Tomorrow==> multiplication and division
Grilled Cheese $ due Thursday
Popcorn being sold on Friday
DANCEFEST TOMORROW!! Pleaes send a BRIGHT, COLOURFUL t-shirt (with no print) for our dance presentation TOMORROW!!
Math test Tomorrow==> multiplication and division
Grilled Cheese $ due Thursday
Popcorn being sold on Friday
lundi le 7 mai
Please continue to review lines over for your child's role in their French play.
We have mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, May 8th at 1:30pm. We encourage any parents to join us at St. Justin's parish.
DanceFest on WEDNESDAY, may 9th at 1:15pm. Please join us to watch our students showcase their dance moves! I am encouraging students to bring a BRIGHT YELLOW/PINK/BLUE/ORANGE/GREEN /COLOURED t-shirt to wear that afternoon for our dance. They will remain in their uniform bottoms! If possible, please sent their t-shirt tomororw, so that we can ensure all students have their outfit for Wednesday afternoon.
Please continue to review lines over for your child's role in their French play.
We have mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, May 8th at 1:30pm. We encourage any parents to join us at St. Justin's parish.
DanceFest on WEDNESDAY, may 9th at 1:15pm. Please join us to watch our students showcase their dance moves! I am encouraging students to bring a BRIGHT YELLOW/PINK/BLUE/ORANGE/GREEN /COLOURED t-shirt to wear that afternoon for our dance. They will remain in their uniform bottoms! If possible, please sent their t-shirt tomororw, so that we can ensure all students have their outfit for Wednesday afternoon.
vendredi le 4 mai
Students will be having a social studies retest, on Monday. Please review the map of Canada and where each province or territory is located on this map.
Students are bringing home their scripts for their French plays. Please have your son or daughter review their lines over the weekend.
We have mass on Tuesday, May 8th at 1:30pm. We encourage any parents to join us at St. Justin's parish.
DanceFest on WEDNESDAY, may 9th at 1:15pm. Please join us to watch our students showcase their dance moves!
Students will be having a social studies retest, on Monday. Please review the map of Canada and where each province or territory is located on this map.
Students are bringing home their scripts for their French plays. Please have your son or daughter review their lines over the weekend.
We have mass on Tuesday, May 8th at 1:30pm. We encourage any parents to join us at St. Justin's parish.
DanceFest on WEDNESDAY, may 9th at 1:15pm. Please join us to watch our students showcase their dance moves!
jeudi le 3 mai
Can you believe it is MAY?!! Time is flying and your children are soaring! The anticipation of the next couple of months is exciting.
Math: Division Quiz tomorrow....please review with your son or daughter. Students will be tested on Multiplication and Division on Wednesday, May 9th.
Français:
- Students are starting to practice a play for French and Drama, this term. The grade 2s will be presenting Le Chat et la lune and the grade 3s will be presenting Louis le grenouille. Scripts will be going home on Monday.
-Procedural writing: Students will be completing good copies of their procedural writing task. They will bring it home middle of next week to practice, in order to present their task to the class.
- Verbes: we will be introducing ER verbes next week
Social Studies: Students will be given a chance to redo their Canadian provinces and territories map quiz, on Monday. Please ensure you review with your child. I will take the best of the two marks.
During the next few weeks, we are going to be working on the research of a Canadian province or territory. Please provide your son or daughter with a Bristol board by Monday, May 7th. The Bristol board will be kept here at school, so they can assemble the final product in class.
Starting Monday, each day, I will send home a part of the project to research or complete. Please return the completed information back to school, each morning, so we can keep all the information in a folder here. Once everything is completed, we will give the students time to assemble their project in class.
Thank you for your help!
Dancefest: Dancefest is Wednesday, May 9th at 1:15pm. Parents are welcome to join us, in the school gym, to watch our students perform their dance and showcase their hard work! Their dance looks great! Please continue to practice with your child. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn1Zs_ijOZA&list=RDNn1Zs_ijOZA
English: We welcome Mme Finkbeiner to our Grade 2/3 classroom! Mme Finkbeiner is joining our students for English.
Students are working hard on their media literacy projects---SPRING FLING POSTERS! Please ask your son or daughter for elements of a poster and information in regards to our annual Spring Fling!!
Can you believe it is MAY?!! Time is flying and your children are soaring! The anticipation of the next couple of months is exciting.
Math: Division Quiz tomorrow....please review with your son or daughter. Students will be tested on Multiplication and Division on Wednesday, May 9th.
Français:
- Students are starting to practice a play for French and Drama, this term. The grade 2s will be presenting Le Chat et la lune and the grade 3s will be presenting Louis le grenouille. Scripts will be going home on Monday.
-Procedural writing: Students will be completing good copies of their procedural writing task. They will bring it home middle of next week to practice, in order to present their task to the class.
- Verbes: we will be introducing ER verbes next week
Social Studies: Students will be given a chance to redo their Canadian provinces and territories map quiz, on Monday. Please ensure you review with your child. I will take the best of the two marks.
During the next few weeks, we are going to be working on the research of a Canadian province or territory. Please provide your son or daughter with a Bristol board by Monday, May 7th. The Bristol board will be kept here at school, so they can assemble the final product in class.
Starting Monday, each day, I will send home a part of the project to research or complete. Please return the completed information back to school, each morning, so we can keep all the information in a folder here. Once everything is completed, we will give the students time to assemble their project in class.
Thank you for your help!
Dancefest: Dancefest is Wednesday, May 9th at 1:15pm. Parents are welcome to join us, in the school gym, to watch our students perform their dance and showcase their hard work! Their dance looks great! Please continue to practice with your child. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn1Zs_ijOZA&list=RDNn1Zs_ijOZA
English: We welcome Mme Finkbeiner to our Grade 2/3 classroom! Mme Finkbeiner is joining our students for English.
Students are working hard on their media literacy projects---SPRING FLING POSTERS! Please ask your son or daughter for elements of a poster and information in regards to our annual Spring Fling!!
lundi le 30 avril
Dance Fest: this year, our school will present dance fest in the gym on two different day. Our class will present on Wednesday. May 9 at 1:15pm. All are welcome to attend! I am attaching the youtube link for our song. Ask your child to practice this weekend, and teach you the dance moves! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn1Zs_ijOZA&list=RDNn1Zs_ijOZA
Math: QUIZ on Division on Thursday
Social Studies: QUIZ ON Wednesday ---provinces/territories labelling
Music Monday was so much fun! M. MacDonald came into our room this morning, as a special guest, to help us practice for our afternoon assembly.
Dance Fest: this year, our school will present dance fest in the gym on two different day. Our class will present on Wednesday. May 9 at 1:15pm. All are welcome to attend! I am attaching the youtube link for our song. Ask your child to practice this weekend, and teach you the dance moves! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn1Zs_ijOZA&list=RDNn1Zs_ijOZA
Math: QUIZ on Division on Thursday
Social Studies: QUIZ ON Wednesday ---provinces/territories labelling
Music Monday was so much fun! M. MacDonald came into our room this morning, as a special guest, to help us practice for our afternoon assembly.
dimanche le 29 avril
DRESS DOWN day is TOMORROW!
DRESS DOWN day is TOMORROW!
vendredi le 26 avril
P.D. Day tomorrow---No School!
Have a good weekend :)
Next week, we will be having a quiz on the names of Canada's provinces and territories. Next Monday, students will bring home their Social Studies duo tangs. Please help your child review at home.
We've been practicing for our school Dance Fest! I am attaching the youtube link for our song. Ask your child to practice this weekend, and teach you the dance moves! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn1Zs_ijOZA&list=RDNn1Zs_ijOZA
Music Monday: Our school will be taking part in Music Monday, once again, this year! We will be singing the song, A little more, which they performed last year! I am attaching a document with the lyrics, so you may practice with your child, if you'd like!
P.D. Day tomorrow---No School!
Have a good weekend :)
Next week, we will be having a quiz on the names of Canada's provinces and territories. Next Monday, students will bring home their Social Studies duo tangs. Please help your child review at home.
We've been practicing for our school Dance Fest! I am attaching the youtube link for our song. Ask your child to practice this weekend, and teach you the dance moves! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn1Zs_ijOZA&list=RDNn1Zs_ijOZA
Music Monday: Our school will be taking part in Music Monday, once again, this year! We will be singing the song, A little more, which they performed last year! I am attaching a document with the lyrics, so you may practice with your child, if you'd like!
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File Type: | docx |
lundi le 23 avril
MATH: please continue to practive multiplication facts. Students will have a quiz on Thursday, April 25th. Please review through their math duotang
grade 2- 2,5 and 10 times tables
grade 3- up to 7 times tables
French: we are learning about procedural writing and focusing on the sound "oi" and "ch".
Social Studies: we are learning about Canada, our provinces and territories as well as the compass rose and hemispheres
Dance Fest: this year, our school will present dance fest in the gym on two different day. Our class will present on Wednesday. May 9 at 1:15pm. All are welcome to attend!
MATH: please continue to practive multiplication facts. Students will have a quiz on Thursday, April 25th. Please review through their math duotang
grade 2- 2,5 and 10 times tables
grade 3- up to 7 times tables
French: we are learning about procedural writing and focusing on the sound "oi" and "ch".
Social Studies: we are learning about Canada, our provinces and territories as well as the compass rose and hemispheres
Dance Fest: this year, our school will present dance fest in the gym on two different day. Our class will present on Wednesday. May 9 at 1:15pm. All are welcome to attend!
vendredi le 20 avril
Math:
Grade 2, we are exploring multiplication with a focus on 2,5 and 10 timestables, as that relates to skip counting.
Grade 3: students are required to know multiplication facts up to 7 times tables.
HWK: Students have a multiplication reference sheet, in their math duotang. Please practice the 2 and 5 times tables with your son/daughter, this weekend.
Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22nd! Lots of festivities going on throughout the city. https://www.londonheritage.ca/trailsopenlondon/www.londonheritage.ca/trailsopenlondon/
We welcomed Growing Chefs, again, today for our second school visit! The kids did a BLACK BOX challenge and had to make a salad with the surprise ingredients found within their box! They had so much fun and worked so well, together. Once they had completed their challenge, students had to plate 4 plates: one for the judges, one for their own group and two to share with the other two groups, for judging; they all tasted fantastic!! For your next salad, ask your son or daughter to help you prepare it! They are now junior MASTERCHEFS!
Math:
Grade 2, we are exploring multiplication with a focus on 2,5 and 10 timestables, as that relates to skip counting.
Grade 3: students are required to know multiplication facts up to 7 times tables.
HWK: Students have a multiplication reference sheet, in their math duotang. Please practice the 2 and 5 times tables with your son/daughter, this weekend.
Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22nd! Lots of festivities going on throughout the city. https://www.londonheritage.ca/trailsopenlondon/www.londonheritage.ca/trailsopenlondon/
We welcomed Growing Chefs, again, today for our second school visit! The kids did a BLACK BOX challenge and had to make a salad with the surprise ingredients found within their box! They had so much fun and worked so well, together. Once they had completed their challenge, students had to plate 4 plates: one for the judges, one for their own group and two to share with the other two groups, for judging; they all tasted fantastic!! For your next salad, ask your son or daughter to help you prepare it! They are now junior MASTERCHEFS!
mardi le 17 avril
Please sign math tests that are coming home tonight.
Grilled Cheese money due Thursday, if interested in buying.
Popcorn $2 Friday
We are having Growing Chefs return this Friday morning, for our last session. We are excited to have them in our classroom, again!
Reminder: We are having a hard time, lately, with many students in the classroom ignoring classroom rules/ expectations and my instructions. It is unfortunate and saddens me quite a bit that I have to reach out to you, parents, as a whole, as there are more than just a handful of students who are having difficulties with staying positive and showing respect to each other and myself. I work really hard to nurture a positive and respectful environment in the classroom, as do the majority of the students. If you could remind your son/daughter, whether or not they are part of the ongoing issues, to respect myself, Educational assistants and other students, the rules we created and the instructions given by myself or other educators. I believe that with your support and our continued efforts, we can bring ourselves back to a nurturing and supportive dynamic. Merci for cooperation and help :)
Please sign math tests that are coming home tonight.
Grilled Cheese money due Thursday, if interested in buying.
Popcorn $2 Friday
We are having Growing Chefs return this Friday morning, for our last session. We are excited to have them in our classroom, again!
Reminder: We are having a hard time, lately, with many students in the classroom ignoring classroom rules/ expectations and my instructions. It is unfortunate and saddens me quite a bit that I have to reach out to you, parents, as a whole, as there are more than just a handful of students who are having difficulties with staying positive and showing respect to each other and myself. I work really hard to nurture a positive and respectful environment in the classroom, as do the majority of the students. If you could remind your son/daughter, whether or not they are part of the ongoing issues, to respect myself, Educational assistants and other students, the rules we created and the instructions given by myself or other educators. I believe that with your support and our continued efforts, we can bring ourselves back to a nurturing and supportive dynamic. Merci for cooperation and help :)
We finished our 3D geometry unit with a fun activity involving marshmallows and toothpicks! The students had fun creating 3D shapes!
jeudi le 12 avril
Library books due tomorrow
Reading due tomorrow
Popcorn for sale tomorrow--- $2 a bag
We honoured the lives of those lost in the Humboldt tragedy, today.
Library books due tomorrow
Reading due tomorrow
Popcorn for sale tomorrow--- $2 a bag
We honoured the lives of those lost in the Humboldt tragedy, today.
We had the pleasure of having the authors of Freeze Kids Comic Books in for a presentation, today. The kids got some first hand instruction on how to draw some comic book characters. They have placed them in their agendas. Also, coming home tonight, are order forms if you would like to order some of their awesome comic books. These order forms and CASH payment are due tomorrow, as that is the only day they can return for them. If you are interested, please send that in for tomorrow, Friday April 13th. Thank you :)
mardi le 10 avril
Reminder that Thursday we have :
- our Math Test on 3D Geometry
- $2 for Grilled Cheese due
- Grade 3 swimming
- Jersey Day to honour the Humboldt Hockey Team. Students are encouraged to wear a jersey or a green shirt, with uniform bottoms. LDCSB schools will participate in Jersey Day on Thursday, April 12 as a show of support of the Humboldt Bronco families. To further honour those impacted, flags within the board will be lowered to half-mast, and we continue to remember and pray for all affected by this tragedy.
Reminder that Thursday we have :
- our Math Test on 3D Geometry
- $2 for Grilled Cheese due
- Grade 3 swimming
- Jersey Day to honour the Humboldt Hockey Team. Students are encouraged to wear a jersey or a green shirt, with uniform bottoms. LDCSB schools will participate in Jersey Day on Thursday, April 12 as a show of support of the Humboldt Bronco families. To further honour those impacted, flags within the board will be lowered to half-mast, and we continue to remember and pray for all affected by this tragedy.
lundi le 9 avril
A friendly reminder to please send your child to school with splash pants and boots, appropriate for spring weather. Many are coming in from recess covered in mud. Also, please remind your son/daughter to be mindful of their play outside and of the work our custodial staff already has, besides cleaning puddles of mud off the floor and walls.
Please check agendas for important notice about our Fully Alive program.
Grade 2 skating tomorrow.
Grade 3 swimming Thursday.
EQAO: Grade 3 students are bringing home two eqao tests, one for language and one for math. Please return by Friday.
Math TEST Thursday on 3D geometry.
A friendly reminder to please send your child to school with splash pants and boots, appropriate for spring weather. Many are coming in from recess covered in mud. Also, please remind your son/daughter to be mindful of their play outside and of the work our custodial staff already has, besides cleaning puddles of mud off the floor and walls.
Please check agendas for important notice about our Fully Alive program.
Grade 2 skating tomorrow.
Grade 3 swimming Thursday.
EQAO: Grade 3 students are bringing home two eqao tests, one for language and one for math. Please return by Friday.
Math TEST Thursday on 3D geometry.
mercredi le 4 avril
Grade 3 swimming tomorrow!
I am linking a fun numeracy website which you can use. It's called Math before Bed. It focuses on the various math strands and has open-ended/minds on questions for the kids to practice. mathbeforebed.com/
Grade 3 swimming tomorrow!
I am linking a fun numeracy website which you can use. It's called Math before Bed. It focuses on the various math strands and has open-ended/minds on questions for the kids to practice. mathbeforebed.com/
mardi le 3 avril
HAPPY April to everyone!
As part of tonight's homework, students are asked to go to Lalilo.com and complete the assigned activity. The school code, for those who have not signed in yet, is KNUQFS. Thank you for taking the time to complete this activity.
Skating fun:
HAPPY April to everyone!
As part of tonight's homework, students are asked to go to Lalilo.com and complete the assigned activity. The school code, for those who have not signed in yet, is KNUQFS. Thank you for taking the time to complete this activity.
Skating fun:
jeudi le 29 mars
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!
mardi le 27 mars
Tomorrow, Wed. March 28th, the students in Mme Bates' class are inviting us to their bake sale in support of Children's Health Foundation, as part of their Lenten project. Please bring in change to buy some goodies and fruits.
Thank you for your support!
A reminder, reading log is due on Thurs. LENTEN ACTIVITY FORMS DUE THURSDAY, also!
We will be having a small quiz on 3D geometric shape names on Monday. Please review from the grey, Math duotang!
Grade 3 students will start preparing for EQAO after Easter. The mark achieved on the test will not be reflected on their report card. You are more than welcome to practise at home. Click here to see previous tests given:
http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/primary-division/Pages/example-assessment-materials-current-year.aspx
Thank you to all who participated in Read-a-Thon!
Tomorrow, Wed. March 28th, the students in Mme Bates' class are inviting us to their bake sale in support of Children's Health Foundation, as part of their Lenten project. Please bring in change to buy some goodies and fruits.
Thank you for your support!
A reminder, reading log is due on Thurs. LENTEN ACTIVITY FORMS DUE THURSDAY, also!
We will be having a small quiz on 3D geometric shape names on Monday. Please review from the grey, Math duotang!
Grade 3 students will start preparing for EQAO after Easter. The mark achieved on the test will not be reflected on their report card. You are more than welcome to practise at home. Click here to see previous tests given:
http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/primary-division/Pages/example-assessment-materials-current-year.aspx
Thank you to all who participated in Read-a-Thon!
mardi le 20 mars
Reminder : Keep practicing Les Monstres presentations and Science skits (with actions)
Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day. : World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), March 21, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
Our school will be wearing crazy socks! Staff and students are encouraged to wear brightly coloured socks, long socks, printed socks, 1 sock… even 3 socks for 3 chromosomes. If you do not normally wear socks, then wear them. The choice is yours, but we ask you to join us wearing something people will ask you about so that you can tell them all about WDSD.
Reminder : Keep practicing Les Monstres presentations and Science skits (with actions)
Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day. : World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), March 21, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
Our school will be wearing crazy socks! Staff and students are encouraged to wear brightly coloured socks, long socks, printed socks, 1 sock… even 3 socks for 3 chromosomes. If you do not normally wear socks, then wear them. The choice is yours, but we ask you to join us wearing something people will ask you about so that you can tell them all about WDSD.
lundi le 19 mars
WELCOME BACK! I hope everyone had a restful week! We are back to working hard! Some students do not have indoor shoes today. Please ensure you bring some for tomorrow.
DONATIONS REQUESTED: We have officially run out of kleenex boxes. If you could kindly contribute, we'd greatly appreciate it!
READ-a-THON: Please remember to keep reading and documenting your minutes on the bookmark provided. Also, any sponsor sheets/monies are due MARCH 30TH!! Thank you for your participation!
Attention Grade 2 Parents:
Starting tomorrow and for the next 4 consecutive Tuesday mornings, our GRADE 2 (only) we will travel to The Western Fair Sports Centre to take some skating lessons. If any Parent volunteers are available to come help tie skates, please arrive at the Western Fair around 10:30 am tomorrow morning.
Please remember to send your child to school with a labelled bag with their helmets and skates every Tuesday, unless you have already told me that you need to borrow skates and helmets from us.
Below you'll see an update on our week:
MONDAY: BACK TO SCHOOL! STUdents are bringing home their rough drafts, to practice off of, for their monster presentations on FRIDAY.
TUESDAY: GRADE 2s go SKATING---please ensure all students who listed that they had their own equipment (helmet/skates) bring it tomorrow, as only those who have listed as not having any are being provided for.
WEDNESDAY: grade 3 bring home phonetiqué animé story to do as part of their reading program
THURSDAY: GRADE 3s go SWIMMING --- please bring bathing suit, towel, and a plastic bag to put wet items into.
: Last day to order grilled cheese, for tomorrow, if you wish
FRIDAY: Monster presentations
: popcorn for sale
WELCOME BACK! I hope everyone had a restful week! We are back to working hard! Some students do not have indoor shoes today. Please ensure you bring some for tomorrow.
DONATIONS REQUESTED: We have officially run out of kleenex boxes. If you could kindly contribute, we'd greatly appreciate it!
READ-a-THON: Please remember to keep reading and documenting your minutes on the bookmark provided. Also, any sponsor sheets/monies are due MARCH 30TH!! Thank you for your participation!
Attention Grade 2 Parents:
Starting tomorrow and for the next 4 consecutive Tuesday mornings, our GRADE 2 (only) we will travel to The Western Fair Sports Centre to take some skating lessons. If any Parent volunteers are available to come help tie skates, please arrive at the Western Fair around 10:30 am tomorrow morning.
Please remember to send your child to school with a labelled bag with their helmets and skates every Tuesday, unless you have already told me that you need to borrow skates and helmets from us.
Below you'll see an update on our week:
MONDAY: BACK TO SCHOOL! STUdents are bringing home their rough drafts, to practice off of, for their monster presentations on FRIDAY.
TUESDAY: GRADE 2s go SKATING---please ensure all students who listed that they had their own equipment (helmet/skates) bring it tomorrow, as only those who have listed as not having any are being provided for.
WEDNESDAY: grade 3 bring home phonetiqué animé story to do as part of their reading program
THURSDAY: GRADE 3s go SWIMMING --- please bring bathing suit, towel, and a plastic bag to put wet items into.
: Last day to order grilled cheese, for tomorrow, if you wish
FRIDAY: Monster presentations
: popcorn for sale
jeudi le 9 mars
It's is a sad day for our class, as we say goodbye to our friend, Raiden! He is off to a new school, after March break. We wish you all the best! They are lucky to have you :)
Have a safe and happy March break! Be sure to continue reading and participating in Read-a-thon! We want to win the GRAND PRIZE ;)
The students had a blast this morning at the sugar bush! They enjoyed a hearty lunch and learned a lot about the process of making maple syrup!
It's is a sad day for our class, as we say goodbye to our friend, Raiden! He is off to a new school, after March break. We wish you all the best! They are lucky to have you :)
Have a safe and happy March break! Be sure to continue reading and participating in Read-a-thon! We want to win the GRAND PRIZE ;)
The students had a blast this morning at the sugar bush! They enjoyed a hearty lunch and learned a lot about the process of making maple syrup!
mercredi le 7 mars
Library is tomorrow! Please check to make sure all school library books are returned, before March Break.
GRADE 3 READING: please read the phonétique animée story of Ginette Girafe and complete the nightly reading worksheet in the Orange duotang.
LALILO: We are starting a new French PHONICS program. The students are able to practice phonetic sounds that have been assigned to them, as per myself. They require a school code KNUQFS to enter the site and select my name 'Mme Silva' from the teacher names. Once on the site, they must find their name and complete the activities for their assigned sounds. The website is www.lalilo.com
READ-a-THON P.J. Day was a hit! The kids enjoyed reading with their stuffies, this afternoon! Please continue to read, nightly, and add all minutes read to your child's Read-a-thon bookmark.
Library is tomorrow! Please check to make sure all school library books are returned, before March Break.
GRADE 3 READING: please read the phonétique animée story of Ginette Girafe and complete the nightly reading worksheet in the Orange duotang.
LALILO: We are starting a new French PHONICS program. The students are able to practice phonetic sounds that have been assigned to them, as per myself. They require a school code KNUQFS to enter the site and select my name 'Mme Silva' from the teacher names. Once on the site, they must find their name and complete the activities for their assigned sounds. The website is www.lalilo.com
READ-a-THON P.J. Day was a hit! The kids enjoyed reading with their stuffies, this afternoon! Please continue to read, nightly, and add all minutes read to your child's Read-a-thon bookmark.
mardi le 6 mars
READ-a-THON pyjama day is tomorrow! Students must pay $2 to participate, otherwise they must be in uniform. Please bring in $2.00, wear your pyjama and bring your favourite book to read for 30 mins in the afternoon. This week is our READ-A-Thon. Please make sure you fill out the bookmark each night with the amount of time spent reading, and return it to the front pouch of your child's agenda.
MATH TEST tomorrow, on addition, subtraction and Math fact families.
GRADE 2 field trip to FORT ROSE is on Friday. LUNCH is provided for the Grade 2 only. Grade 3 will stay at school with the other Grade 3 classes and the Grade 3 will need to bring their own lunch.
Popcorn will be sold, Friday March 9th, at last recess, again!
READ-a-THON pyjama day is tomorrow! Students must pay $2 to participate, otherwise they must be in uniform. Please bring in $2.00, wear your pyjama and bring your favourite book to read for 30 mins in the afternoon. This week is our READ-A-Thon. Please make sure you fill out the bookmark each night with the amount of time spent reading, and return it to the front pouch of your child's agenda.
MATH TEST tomorrow, on addition, subtraction and Math fact families.
GRADE 2 field trip to FORT ROSE is on Friday. LUNCH is provided for the Grade 2 only. Grade 3 will stay at school with the other Grade 3 classes and the Grade 3 will need to bring their own lunch.
Popcorn will be sold, Friday March 9th, at last recess, again!
jeudi le 1 mars
WOW!! It's March! One more week until March Break and then Easter is quickly approaching, after that!
REMINDERS:
Gymnastics: The meet is tomorrow! If, by any chance, there are bus cancellations/Meet is postponed, the raindate for the gymnastics meet is on March 8th. Please ensure your child comes dressed for the meet, has a healthy lunch, brings a water bottle, and a quiet activity to do while they wait with the team,until their performance time!
Science:
Grade 3s have a science Test on Tuesday, March 6th. We have created a study sheet to help them review important information that will be on their test.
Grade 2s have a science test on Tuesday, March 6th on the Water Cycle. They will be bringing home their duotangs to study.
Popcorn will be sold tomorrow, Friday March 2nd, at last recess, again!
WOW!! It's March! One more week until March Break and then Easter is quickly approaching, after that!
REMINDERS:
Gymnastics: The meet is tomorrow! If, by any chance, there are bus cancellations/Meet is postponed, the raindate for the gymnastics meet is on March 8th. Please ensure your child comes dressed for the meet, has a healthy lunch, brings a water bottle, and a quiet activity to do while they wait with the team,until their performance time!
Science:
Grade 3s have a science Test on Tuesday, March 6th. We have created a study sheet to help them review important information that will be on their test.
Grade 2s have a science test on Tuesday, March 6th on the Water Cycle. They will be bringing home their duotangs to study.
Popcorn will be sold tomorrow, Friday March 2nd, at last recess, again!
mercredi le 28 février
Grade 3 students: to switch things up, our grade 3s will be bringing home their phonétique animée, rather than a reader every Wednesday. They are to read the story of the week and complete the Thursday page, found in their reading duotang, for the phonétique story. A new levelled reader will go home every Monday, as extra practice, still.
GYMNASTICS MEET FRIDAY: please ensure that your child is dressed to perform. They will not have time to change, at the meet.
Popcorn for sale Friday, after last recess! $2 per bag
Read-a-Thon: Just a reminder that your child received their "Read a-thon_ information on Monday. Read-a-thon begins Monday, March 5th. Next Wed,March 7th, our school will be participating in 30 minutes of quiet reading. On this day, the students are invited to wear their PJs. Please send $2.00 next Wed to wear your PJ to school. Thank you for your support!
Grade 3 students: to switch things up, our grade 3s will be bringing home their phonétique animée, rather than a reader every Wednesday. They are to read the story of the week and complete the Thursday page, found in their reading duotang, for the phonétique story. A new levelled reader will go home every Monday, as extra practice, still.
GYMNASTICS MEET FRIDAY: please ensure that your child is dressed to perform. They will not have time to change, at the meet.
Popcorn for sale Friday, after last recess! $2 per bag
Read-a-Thon: Just a reminder that your child received their "Read a-thon_ information on Monday. Read-a-thon begins Monday, March 5th. Next Wed,March 7th, our school will be participating in 30 minutes of quiet reading. On this day, the students are invited to wear their PJs. Please send $2.00 next Wed to wear your PJ to school. Thank you for your support!
mardi le 27 fevrier
DRESS DOWN DAY tomorrow!
DRESS DOWN DAY tomorrow!
lundi le 26 février
Carnaval is tomorrow! Please ensure your child is dress according to weather conditions. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to bring splash pants and boots, as it is outside and the school yard is muddy.
READ-A-THON notice going home today!
Gymnastics meet is on Friday, March 2nd. All students who are part of the gymnastics team must come prepared. A healthy lunch is encouraged. Lunch will be a boomerang lunch; students will be bringing home all garbage accumulated that day, in their lunch bags. Times of performances have been written on the notice that went home, originally, with your child. Please see that notice for a rough estimated time of when your child will be performing their routines. Students participating in the mass routine will be departing St. Anthony at a later time, approximately around 11:45, to attend the mass performance at Carling Heights.
LENTEN ACTIVITY: Don't forget to remind your child of their lenten activity for the season of Lent. A daily act of fasting, almsgiving or prayer is encouraged.
Carnaval is tomorrow! Please ensure your child is dress according to weather conditions. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to bring splash pants and boots, as it is outside and the school yard is muddy.
READ-A-THON notice going home today!
Gymnastics meet is on Friday, March 2nd. All students who are part of the gymnastics team must come prepared. A healthy lunch is encouraged. Lunch will be a boomerang lunch; students will be bringing home all garbage accumulated that day, in their lunch bags. Times of performances have been written on the notice that went home, originally, with your child. Please see that notice for a rough estimated time of when your child will be performing their routines. Students participating in the mass routine will be departing St. Anthony at a later time, approximately around 11:45, to attend the mass performance at Carling Heights.
LENTEN ACTIVITY: Don't forget to remind your child of their lenten activity for the season of Lent. A daily act of fasting, almsgiving or prayer is encouraged.
vendredi le 23 février
Grade 2: Fort Rose permission slips and $ are due Monday, February 26th. Our trip is March 9th, in the morning.
Carnaval is on Tuesday. The students will be outside, so please dress according to weather, please.
Grade 2: Fort Rose permission slips and $ are due Monday, February 26th. Our trip is March 9th, in the morning.
Carnaval is on Tuesday. The students will be outside, so please dress according to weather, please.
mercredi le 21 février
2- SCIENCE: complete water cycle sheet (both sides), and return tomorrow
FRENCH: Students will be having a quiz on avoir and être, on Friday. Please review with them nightly.
mardi le 20 février
I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend ! Here is our weekly update:
Grade 2 Field Trip on Friday, March 9 (am only):
The Grade 2 will travel to Fort Rose Maple Syrup House and learn about the process of making maple syrup. They will then enjoy an amazing Pancake Brunch. The form for this trip is going home tonight. Please return it by Monday, Feb. 26th!
(Grade 3 will remain at school during the morning in another Grade 3 classroom). Grades 3 will be going to Pioneer Village in May, with the other grade 3 classrooms.
2e: Water Cycle:
This week in Science, we will be learning about the different stages involved in the Water Cycle. Tomorrow (WED), I will be sending home a sheet to review and complete. Please help your child complete the sheet and return to school on Thurs. Feb. 22.
3e: Forces of Contact
This week we are focusing on contact forces and those with no contact. Please ensure your son/daughter completes the front side of their worksheet, about how Muscular force is a force that requires contact.
Carnaval:
Our school will be participating in our annual Carnaval next Tues. Feb. 27th. Students will be divided into small groups for some outdoor fun! These are a couple of the theme songs with which students should be familiar :
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=MauJMnxYaes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nZYbgC-xiA
jeudi le 15 février
Reminder that our students will be attending the used book sale tomorrow, in the afternoon. Anyone wishing to purchase books should bring in money, as tomorrow is the last day.
Anyone wishing to have an interview/touch base with Mme Bedard, for English, you are encouraged to contact the school to schedule a time.
lundi le 12 février
Report cards are coming home today, for those who didn't receive them on Friday. Please check for confirmation of interview times. Also, you will notice a separate information sheet, in regards to your child's English mark.
Our Valentine's activities will be tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13th as the following day is Ash Wednesday. Students are welcome to share a treat with the class. If possible healthy treats would be appreciated.
PANCAKES for last recess snack. Thank you to those who contributed towards pancakes. We will be eating them as our last snack, tomorrow. Please ensure your child still comes to school with a lunch.
Ash Wednesday liturgy Wednesday, February 14th at 1:30p.m. : As you know, Ash Wednesday is a solemn day of prayer, fasting and abstinence to mark the beginning of Lent. Although children are not obligated to fast, we often encourage them to fast from candies, meat and excess on this day. As adults, we are important role models for our students of the Lenten practices that mark this day.
We had the pleasure of welcoming GROWING CHEFS into our classroom, this morning! The kids had fun exploring the different parts of a plant, making salad dressings and tasting the dressings with yummy, fresh vegetables!
mardi le 6 février
* Grade 2s have a science quiz tomorrow. Please review their work on solids and liquids, found in their duotangs.
*Grade 3s have a science quiz tomorrow. Please review the GLOSSAIRE in their duotangs, focusing on the different types of force, definition of a force, definition of mouvement, definition of un aimant.
A reminder that tomorrow is Global Play Day students are invited to bring games and cards to school. Click here to learn more.
NOTE:
Valentine's Day celebrations will happen on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th. Any treats, card exchanges, etc. will take place this day, in order to show respect for the beginning of our Lenten season.
Please see below for a message from our board office:
This year our Church will be celebrating Ash Wednesday on February 14, which also happens to be Valentine’s Day. I wanted to provide you with some important information for your consideration as you prepare your school communities for Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent.
As you know, Ash Wednesday is a solemn day of prayer, fasting and abstinence to mark the beginning of Lent. Although children are not obligated to fast, we often encourage them to fast from candies, meat and excess on this day. As adults, we are important role models for our students of the Lenten practices that mark this day.
Out of respect for the importance of Ash Wednesday in our lives as Catholic Christians and to allow ourselves and our students the appropriate time to mark the beginning of Lent, I encourage you to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a school community on Tuesday February 13 (Shrove Tuesday).
Given the reflective and somber mood that is appropriate on Ash Wednesday, it is not ideal to have students participating in Valentine's Day parties, card exchanges, candy grams, and consuming lots of candy and chocolate. It is also not recommended to have the Valentine's Day festivities in the morning and the Ash Wednesday liturgy in the afternoon. Imagine trying to get students to quiet down or enter a period of reflection after celebrating Valentine's day and all that comes with it.
Shrove Tuesday is traditionally already a day of celebration and involves the feasting on pancakes, fatty foods and sweets to prepare for the 40 Days of Lent and our fast. It might be fun to dress up your pancakes this year with red icing in the shape of a heart or even to make pancakes that are pink!
Although Ash Wednesday has not landed on Valentine’s Day for decades, this is a great opportunity to remind our students about the importance of Ash Wednesday in our liturgical calendar and to also share with students what we do know about St. Valentine. St. Valentine was persecuted for marrying men and women in the early church. His defiance of a Roman decree that prohibited marriages between the young during war time, led to his execution. St. Valentine was ultimately a witness to married love although much more has been added by our secular culture.
Love is also at the heart of our sacrifices during Lent. This is a perfect time to remind our our students about Christ's true sacrificial love. God’s true act of love is marked by repentance, gratitude and sacrifice.
lundi le 5 février
A little update on life here in our class:
Math - Adding and subtracting
French - we are learning about the placement of French adjectives. Continuing to work on Avoir and Etre. Procedural writing will be our next focus.
Religion - we are finishing up on unit on Jesus's miracles and will soon discuss Ash Wednesday and Lent.
This Wednesday, Feb 7th - we have our annual GLOBAL PLAYDATE, In the afternoon, students will have the time to play (non-electronic, non-battery) games and toys with their classmates. Please send in some games for your child to use in the afternoon this Wednesday.
Next Tues. Feb 13, we celebrate SHROVE TUESDAY. Please send in $1.00 with your child by this Friday so we can pay for pancakes that we will eat together, in class, at last recess, next Tues.
Wed. Feb 14 - we will celebrate Valentine's Day as well as Ash Wed. Since it a Holy Day in the church, I would ask that we limit the amount of goodies/treats we bring in that day. Here is a class list for those who choose to exchange Valentines Cards with their friends.
Adrian
Hannah
Raiden
Keaton
Tristan
Ciara
Annabelle
Ezekiel
Cassidy
Bryson
Olivia
Natasha
Isaac
Vince
Helen
Matthais
Santiago
Lauren
Antonella
Mme Silva
Mme Kay
Mme Vagueiro
Mme Bedard
Mme Ladoceur
Mme Bilodeau
Mme Pais
In March/April, the Grade 2 only will be participating in Learn to Skate program on the following dates:
Tues. March 20
Tues. March 27
Tues. April 3
Tues. April 10
Information will be sent home tonight. Please sign and return the form by Friday Feb 16. Skates and Helmets will be provided for Free to anyone one who does not have their own. The Grade 3 will no be participating in this trip (as they will next year) and will remain at school with another Grade 3 class.
The GRADE 3s will be doing SWIM TO SURVIVE, come March 22, April 5th and 12th. A note will go home shortly.
This year our Church will be celebrating Ash Wednesday on February 14, which also happens to be Valentine’s Day. I wanted to provide you with some important information for you consideration as you prepare your school communities for Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent.
As you know, Ash Wednesday is a solemn day of prayer, fasting and abstinence to mark the beginning of Lent. Although children are not obligated to fast, we often encourage them to fast from candies, meat and excess on this day. As adults, we are important role models for our students of the Lenten practices that mark this day.
Out of respect for the importance of Ash Wednesday in our lives as Catholic Christians and to allow ourselves and our students the appropriate time to mark the beginning of Lent, I encourage you to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a school community on Tuesday February 13 (Shrove Tuesday).
Given the reflective and somber mood that is appropriate on Ash Wednesday, it is not ideal to have students participating in Valentine's Day parties, card exchanges, candy grams, and consuming lots of candy and chocolate. It is also not recommended to have the Valentine's Day festivities in the morning and the Ash Wednesday liturgy in the afternoon. Imagine trying to get students to quiet down or enter a period of reflection after celebrating Valentine's day and all that comes with it.
Shrove Tuesday is traditionally already a day of celebration and involves the feasting on pancakes, fatty foods and sweets to prepare for the 40 Days of Lent and our fast. It might be fun to dress up your pancakes this year with red icing in the shape of a heart or even to make pancakes that are pink!
Although Ash Wednesday has not landed on Valentine’s Day for decades, this is a great opportunity to remind our students about the importance of Ash Wednesday in our liturgical calendar and to also share with students what we do know about St. Valentine. St. Valentine was persecuted for marrying men and women in the early church. His defiance of a Roman decree that prohibited marriages between the young during war time, led to his execution. St. Valentine was ultimately a witness to married love although much more has been added by our secular culture.
Love is also at the heart of our sacrifices during Lent. This is a perfect time to remind our our students about Christ's true sacrificial love. God’s true act of love is marked by repentance, gratitude and sacrifice.
* Grade 2s have a science quiz tomorrow. Please review their work on solids and liquids, found in their duotangs.
*Grade 3s have a science quiz tomorrow. Please review the GLOSSAIRE in their duotangs, focusing on the different types of force, definition of a force, definition of mouvement, definition of un aimant.
A reminder that tomorrow is Global Play Day students are invited to bring games and cards to school. Click here to learn more.
NOTE:
Valentine's Day celebrations will happen on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th. Any treats, card exchanges, etc. will take place this day, in order to show respect for the beginning of our Lenten season.
Please see below for a message from our board office:
This year our Church will be celebrating Ash Wednesday on February 14, which also happens to be Valentine’s Day. I wanted to provide you with some important information for your consideration as you prepare your school communities for Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent.
As you know, Ash Wednesday is a solemn day of prayer, fasting and abstinence to mark the beginning of Lent. Although children are not obligated to fast, we often encourage them to fast from candies, meat and excess on this day. As adults, we are important role models for our students of the Lenten practices that mark this day.
Out of respect for the importance of Ash Wednesday in our lives as Catholic Christians and to allow ourselves and our students the appropriate time to mark the beginning of Lent, I encourage you to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a school community on Tuesday February 13 (Shrove Tuesday).
Given the reflective and somber mood that is appropriate on Ash Wednesday, it is not ideal to have students participating in Valentine's Day parties, card exchanges, candy grams, and consuming lots of candy and chocolate. It is also not recommended to have the Valentine's Day festivities in the morning and the Ash Wednesday liturgy in the afternoon. Imagine trying to get students to quiet down or enter a period of reflection after celebrating Valentine's day and all that comes with it.
Shrove Tuesday is traditionally already a day of celebration and involves the feasting on pancakes, fatty foods and sweets to prepare for the 40 Days of Lent and our fast. It might be fun to dress up your pancakes this year with red icing in the shape of a heart or even to make pancakes that are pink!
Although Ash Wednesday has not landed on Valentine’s Day for decades, this is a great opportunity to remind our students about the importance of Ash Wednesday in our liturgical calendar and to also share with students what we do know about St. Valentine. St. Valentine was persecuted for marrying men and women in the early church. His defiance of a Roman decree that prohibited marriages between the young during war time, led to his execution. St. Valentine was ultimately a witness to married love although much more has been added by our secular culture.
Love is also at the heart of our sacrifices during Lent. This is a perfect time to remind our our students about Christ's true sacrificial love. God’s true act of love is marked by repentance, gratitude and sacrifice.
lundi le 5 février
A little update on life here in our class:
Math - Adding and subtracting
French - we are learning about the placement of French adjectives. Continuing to work on Avoir and Etre. Procedural writing will be our next focus.
Religion - we are finishing up on unit on Jesus's miracles and will soon discuss Ash Wednesday and Lent.
This Wednesday, Feb 7th - we have our annual GLOBAL PLAYDATE, In the afternoon, students will have the time to play (non-electronic, non-battery) games and toys with their classmates. Please send in some games for your child to use in the afternoon this Wednesday.
Next Tues. Feb 13, we celebrate SHROVE TUESDAY. Please send in $1.00 with your child by this Friday so we can pay for pancakes that we will eat together, in class, at last recess, next Tues.
Wed. Feb 14 - we will celebrate Valentine's Day as well as Ash Wed. Since it a Holy Day in the church, I would ask that we limit the amount of goodies/treats we bring in that day. Here is a class list for those who choose to exchange Valentines Cards with their friends.
Adrian
Hannah
Raiden
Keaton
Tristan
Ciara
Annabelle
Ezekiel
Cassidy
Bryson
Olivia
Natasha
Isaac
Vince
Helen
Matthais
Santiago
Lauren
Antonella
Mme Silva
Mme Kay
Mme Vagueiro
Mme Bedard
Mme Ladoceur
Mme Bilodeau
Mme Pais
In March/April, the Grade 2 only will be participating in Learn to Skate program on the following dates:
Tues. March 20
Tues. March 27
Tues. April 3
Tues. April 10
Information will be sent home tonight. Please sign and return the form by Friday Feb 16. Skates and Helmets will be provided for Free to anyone one who does not have their own. The Grade 3 will no be participating in this trip (as they will next year) and will remain at school with another Grade 3 class.
The GRADE 3s will be doing SWIM TO SURVIVE, come March 22, April 5th and 12th. A note will go home shortly.
This year our Church will be celebrating Ash Wednesday on February 14, which also happens to be Valentine’s Day. I wanted to provide you with some important information for you consideration as you prepare your school communities for Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent.
As you know, Ash Wednesday is a solemn day of prayer, fasting and abstinence to mark the beginning of Lent. Although children are not obligated to fast, we often encourage them to fast from candies, meat and excess on this day. As adults, we are important role models for our students of the Lenten practices that mark this day.
Out of respect for the importance of Ash Wednesday in our lives as Catholic Christians and to allow ourselves and our students the appropriate time to mark the beginning of Lent, I encourage you to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a school community on Tuesday February 13 (Shrove Tuesday).
Given the reflective and somber mood that is appropriate on Ash Wednesday, it is not ideal to have students participating in Valentine's Day parties, card exchanges, candy grams, and consuming lots of candy and chocolate. It is also not recommended to have the Valentine's Day festivities in the morning and the Ash Wednesday liturgy in the afternoon. Imagine trying to get students to quiet down or enter a period of reflection after celebrating Valentine's day and all that comes with it.
Shrove Tuesday is traditionally already a day of celebration and involves the feasting on pancakes, fatty foods and sweets to prepare for the 40 Days of Lent and our fast. It might be fun to dress up your pancakes this year with red icing in the shape of a heart or even to make pancakes that are pink!
Although Ash Wednesday has not landed on Valentine’s Day for decades, this is a great opportunity to remind our students about the importance of Ash Wednesday in our liturgical calendar and to also share with students what we do know about St. Valentine. St. Valentine was persecuted for marrying men and women in the early church. His defiance of a Roman decree that prohibited marriages between the young during war time, led to his execution. St. Valentine was ultimately a witness to married love although much more has been added by our secular culture.
Love is also at the heart of our sacrifices during Lent. This is a perfect time to remind our our students about Christ's true sacrificial love. God’s true act of love is marked by repentance, gratitude and sacrifice.
jeudi le 1 février
Welcome February! Please submit parent teacher request forms as soon as possible. Reports will be going home next Friday, February 9th and confirmation of time will be inserted into the envelopes.
We will be starting a new math unit next week on ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION.
Kleenex boxes: please send in empty kleenex boxes for our art activity next week, by Wednesday, Feb. 7th. Thank you :)
GRILLED CHEESE: A reminder that I will not be writing a weekly reminder about the purchase of Grilled Cheese. If you are interested in your child participating, from now on, please have all funds in by the THURSDAY of the week for which you wish to purchase. Thank you for your understanding :)
Welcome February! Please submit parent teacher request forms as soon as possible. Reports will be going home next Friday, February 9th and confirmation of time will be inserted into the envelopes.
We will be starting a new math unit next week on ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION.
Kleenex boxes: please send in empty kleenex boxes for our art activity next week, by Wednesday, Feb. 7th. Thank you :)
GRILLED CHEESE: A reminder that I will not be writing a weekly reminder about the purchase of Grilled Cheese. If you are interested in your child participating, from now on, please have all funds in by the THURSDAY of the week for which you wish to purchase. Thank you for your understanding :)
mercredi le 31 janvier
Math TEST tomorrow!
School play news! Rehearsals are underway for this year’s musical production of Annie Jr, taking place the week of April 23, 2018. If you or someone you know has a business, please consider advertising in our play program. Rates are $50 for a ½ page and $25 for a ¼ page. All revenues go to the SAFI Drama Program.
Please send any empty kleenex boxes (rectangular) you may have ready for recycling, in with your child. We will be doing an art activity which requires one per child. Thank you :)
Math TEST tomorrow!
School play news! Rehearsals are underway for this year’s musical production of Annie Jr, taking place the week of April 23, 2018. If you or someone you know has a business, please consider advertising in our play program. Rates are $50 for a ½ page and $25 for a ¼ page. All revenues go to the SAFI Drama Program.
Please send any empty kleenex boxes (rectangular) you may have ready for recycling, in with your child. We will be doing an art activity which requires one per child. Thank you :)
mardi le 30 janvier
NON-UNIFORM DAY tomorrow! Students do not have to dress in uniform tomorrow.
MATH TEST THURSDAY:
Grade 2: please practice measuring with a ruler, plus petit(e) (SMALLER), plus grand(e) (BIGGER), how to measure the perimeter of a 2D object, how many cm in a meter
Grade 3: measuring with a ruler, plus petit(e) and plus grand(e), how many meters in a KM, how to determine the perimeter and area of a 2D object
We have been working on following and maintaining classroom rules and respect for teachers, supervisors and one another. Please, if you can, take some time to remind your child of the importance of following rules and routines, and how promptness and respect are lifelong skills that need daily practice.
NON-UNIFORM DAY tomorrow! Students do not have to dress in uniform tomorrow.
MATH TEST THURSDAY:
Grade 2: please practice measuring with a ruler, plus petit(e) (SMALLER), plus grand(e) (BIGGER), how to measure the perimeter of a 2D object, how many cm in a meter
Grade 3: measuring with a ruler, plus petit(e) and plus grand(e), how many meters in a KM, how to determine the perimeter and area of a 2D object
We have been working on following and maintaining classroom rules and respect for teachers, supervisors and one another. Please, if you can, take some time to remind your child of the importance of following rules and routines, and how promptness and respect are lifelong skills that need daily practice.
mardi le 23 janvier
* Gymnastics tryouts for primary grades 1-3 will be tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24th, at lunch time. Please ensure all students who have shown interest come to school with shorts and a t-shirt. There are many students trying out, about 130 in the primary division, so it is not guaranteed that your son/daughter will make the team, as it only allows for approxiamately 32 spots. Please be supportive of the coaches decisions and remind your children, if they don't make it this year, there is always next year.
*Students are asked to bring in props, if desired, to go along with their ENGLISH procedural writing presentations, which will begin on Thursday, January 25th.
DONATIONS of Kleenex boxes, spoons and forks would be kindly appreciated.
*Your child is coming home with a list of ADJECTIVES, in French. Please review what an adjective is-- a word that describes a noun. Have your child focus on the difference in gender/writing for some of the adjectives (they've been highlighted, in class).
*Some of the grade 3 classes will be starting a 'grilled cheese' fundraiser starting Friday, January 26th at lunch. This fundraiser will take place EACH Friday until the end of the year.
The grilled cheese will be made in our classrooms and they will each cost $2.00. You may also order for siblings. Please have money and order submitted by the Thursday of each week.
A message from Mme Brinkman our librarian
Used book sale:
We are doing a book sale on February 15, and would GREATLY appreciate donations from staff and students. So far we only have 2 donors. Everything will be between 50 cents and $3, and we'll have some time during the day for classes/students to visit and be open during parent-teacher interviews.
* Gymnastics tryouts for primary grades 1-3 will be tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24th, at lunch time. Please ensure all students who have shown interest come to school with shorts and a t-shirt. There are many students trying out, about 130 in the primary division, so it is not guaranteed that your son/daughter will make the team, as it only allows for approxiamately 32 spots. Please be supportive of the coaches decisions and remind your children, if they don't make it this year, there is always next year.
*Students are asked to bring in props, if desired, to go along with their ENGLISH procedural writing presentations, which will begin on Thursday, January 25th.
DONATIONS of Kleenex boxes, spoons and forks would be kindly appreciated.
*Your child is coming home with a list of ADJECTIVES, in French. Please review what an adjective is-- a word that describes a noun. Have your child focus on the difference in gender/writing for some of the adjectives (they've been highlighted, in class).
*Some of the grade 3 classes will be starting a 'grilled cheese' fundraiser starting Friday, January 26th at lunch. This fundraiser will take place EACH Friday until the end of the year.
The grilled cheese will be made in our classrooms and they will each cost $2.00. You may also order for siblings. Please have money and order submitted by the Thursday of each week.
A message from Mme Brinkman our librarian
Used book sale:
We are doing a book sale on February 15, and would GREATLY appreciate donations from staff and students. So far we only have 2 donors. Everything will be between 50 cents and $3, and we'll have some time during the day for classes/students to visit and be open during parent-teacher interviews.
jeudi le 11 janvier
Sending out a reminder to all GRADE 2s to send in your grocery flyers!
With the cold, wet weather upon us, please send your child with extra clothes, socks and gloves/mittens. They are coming in quite soaked, at times. A change of clothing, etc. would be beneficial to them. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Sending out a reminder to all GRADE 2s to send in your grocery flyers!
With the cold, wet weather upon us, please send your child with extra clothes, socks and gloves/mittens. They are coming in quite soaked, at times. A change of clothing, etc. would be beneficial to them. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
mercredi le 10 janvier
For Science class on MONDAY, we will be doing a little collage on liquids and solids. I ask that grade 2 students bring in a few grocery store flyers to complete his/her collage.
I hope everyone enjoyed a well deserved break! Here is what is happening in Gr.2/3:
Reading Logs
Reading program will continue this term. Grade 3 have a new program. Please ask your son/daughter to explain the new setup. Grade 2 will continue with the previous structure to our reading program. I have emptied all duotangs to allow room for new pages.
Math:
We begin our unit on measurement. We will be looking into different ways of measuring the length and height of various obejcts, using non-standard (grade 2), and standard (grade 2 and 3) units of measurement, ei. cm, m, km.
Science:
Grade 2: We begin a unit on Liquids and Solids, where we will conduct experiments about mixing different liquids with solids and analyze their results.
Grade 3: We begin a unit of Forces of Mouvement, where we will conduct experiments using the various forces around us, such as push, pull, friction, muscular, static electricity, etc.
Religion:
We will discuss the Epiphany and learn about Jesus' important miracles.
For Science class on MONDAY, we will be doing a little collage on liquids and solids. I ask that grade 2 students bring in a few grocery store flyers to complete his/her collage.
I hope everyone enjoyed a well deserved break! Here is what is happening in Gr.2/3:
Reading Logs
Reading program will continue this term. Grade 3 have a new program. Please ask your son/daughter to explain the new setup. Grade 2 will continue with the previous structure to our reading program. I have emptied all duotangs to allow room for new pages.
Math:
We begin our unit on measurement. We will be looking into different ways of measuring the length and height of various obejcts, using non-standard (grade 2), and standard (grade 2 and 3) units of measurement, ei. cm, m, km.
Science:
Grade 2: We begin a unit on Liquids and Solids, where we will conduct experiments about mixing different liquids with solids and analyze their results.
Grade 3: We begin a unit of Forces of Mouvement, where we will conduct experiments using the various forces around us, such as push, pull, friction, muscular, static electricity, etc.
Religion:
We will discuss the Epiphany and learn about Jesus' important miracles.
lundi le 8 janvier
Bienvenue! Happy New Year! Our return to school has started off with a surprise snow day for most kids! We look forward to seeing everyone upon their return to school, tomorrow! Be sure to return all indoor shoes and extra clothing that had gone home prior to Christmas break!
Reading program will continue this term. Grade 3 have a new program. Please ask your son/daughter to explain tomorrow night. Grade 2 will continue with the previous structure to our reading program. I have emptied all duotangs to allow room for new pages.
Bienvenue! Happy New Year! Our return to school has started off with a surprise snow day for most kids! We look forward to seeing everyone upon their return to school, tomorrow! Be sure to return all indoor shoes and extra clothing that had gone home prior to Christmas break!
Reading program will continue this term. Grade 3 have a new program. Please ask your son/daughter to explain tomorrow night. Grade 2 will continue with the previous structure to our reading program. I have emptied all duotangs to allow room for new pages.
vendredi le 22 décembre
What a great year we've all had! God bless you this Christmas. Thank you for all of the support thus far, and for entrusting me with your most precious gifts, your children! May you have a safe and very
Merry Christmas.
What a great year we've all had! God bless you this Christmas. Thank you for all of the support thus far, and for entrusting me with your most precious gifts, your children! May you have a safe and very
Merry Christmas.
mercredi le 20 décembre
Students may bring board games to school on Friday.
Friday is also non-uniform day. Students may wear their pyjamas to school. We will also being saying farewell to Mme Marentette on Friday.
Students are asked to bring a grocery bag or small kitchen garbage bag to take their indoor shoes etc home, on Friday, for the holidays. I would ask that you take some time to wash their indoors, make sure they still fit, etc. for their return in the new year!
Students may bring board games to school on Friday.
Friday is also non-uniform day. Students may wear their pyjamas to school. We will also being saying farewell to Mme Marentette on Friday.
Students are asked to bring a grocery bag or small kitchen garbage bag to take their indoor shoes etc home, on Friday, for the holidays. I would ask that you take some time to wash their indoors, make sure they still fit, etc. for their return in the new year!
lundi le 18 décembre
T'was the week before Christmas and all through the school, not a creature was stirring, not even a yule! We are super excited about Christmas in our Grade 2/3 class, we are counting down the sleeps! 7 more to GO.
Here is a reminder of what is going on this week:
Tues - our field trip (grade 2s) tomorrow morning at 9:10am. Please be on time as we will leave right after announcements.
- The play the "The Legend of the Christmas King" will commence at 6 pm. All grade 3's will be participating in the play. Please have your child at the school by 5:45 pm.
Wed - please make sure all Props for the GENTIL PERE NOEL and Le premier Noël play are at school for our presentations
Fri - PJ day! Dress down in your favourite pajama and bring a board game and or treat to share with the class! LAST DAY before the holidays!
T'was the week before Christmas and all through the school, not a creature was stirring, not even a yule! We are super excited about Christmas in our Grade 2/3 class, we are counting down the sleeps! 7 more to GO.
Here is a reminder of what is going on this week:
Tues - our field trip (grade 2s) tomorrow morning at 9:10am. Please be on time as we will leave right after announcements.
- The play the "The Legend of the Christmas King" will commence at 6 pm. All grade 3's will be participating in the play. Please have your child at the school by 5:45 pm.
Wed - please make sure all Props for the GENTIL PERE NOEL and Le premier Noël play are at school for our presentations
Fri - PJ day! Dress down in your favourite pajama and bring a board game and or treat to share with the class! LAST DAY before the holidays!
mardi le 12 decembre
Canned Goods: Our food drive for the London Food Bank is taking place this week. Please remember to donate a few items by this Friday, Dec. 15
Animal Presentations: our presentations will take place Friday. Students will present to each other in small groups (which will require presenting more then once). Please be ready!
Gentil Père Noël/Le premier Noël : we will present our little readers theater play to each other on Mon. Dec. 18. Please make sure your child is ready. Small props and costumes are recommended.
Nightly Reading: I am in the midst of evaulating each student's French reading. Please continue to read nightly with your child at home. I will collect all reading logs next Thursday and the program will resume In January.
Next week's events:
Canned Goods: Our food drive for the London Food Bank is taking place this week. Please remember to donate a few items by this Friday, Dec. 15
Animal Presentations: our presentations will take place Friday. Students will present to each other in small groups (which will require presenting more then once). Please be ready!
Gentil Père Noël/Le premier Noël : we will present our little readers theater play to each other on Mon. Dec. 18. Please make sure your child is ready. Small props and costumes are recommended.
Nightly Reading: I am in the midst of evaulating each student's French reading. Please continue to read nightly with your child at home. I will collect all reading logs next Thursday and the program will resume In January.
Next week's events:
- Monday, Dec. 18 - our turkey lunch has been cancelled due to lack of participation. Everyone should bring his/her own LUNCH
- Tues. Dec 19 (morning) - Trip to Eldon House for our grade 2s
- afternoon: we will be watching the dress rehearsal for our school play, put on by grades 3-5
- Fri. Dec 22 - Last day of school before the holidays. Students are asked to wear Pajamas as our dress down day and also bring a board game to play in the afternoon with our class. If you have any treats or goodies you would like to share, they are allowed on this day.
jeudi le 7 décembre
Tonight, all students will bring home their Christmas Script. Please practice your child's part tonight and please RETURN the script, daily, as the groups will be given time in class to practice together, from now until their presentations!
**ELDON HOUSE: for those students who still have not handed in their Trip money please do so as soon as possible!
** We are down to our last box of Kleenex. Any donation of paper towels and Kleenex would be greatly appreciated.
ANIMAL PROJECTS
Our Grade 7/8 students were here yesterday helping us glue our pictures and information onto our poster boards.
The Grade 7/8 also helped us re-write a good copy of our information onto a clean sheet. This sheet will be coming home tomorrow, Friday december 8th, in the front pocket of your child's agenda. Please practice the script nightly and we will present the information (as well as the poster they created today) next Thursday. December 14. The students will use the poster to point to as they present their information. Please take this into account while practicing at home for the presentation. This is to be an interactive presentation!
Tonight, all students will bring home their Christmas Script. Please practice your child's part tonight and please RETURN the script, daily, as the groups will be given time in class to practice together, from now until their presentations!
**ELDON HOUSE: for those students who still have not handed in their Trip money please do so as soon as possible!
** We are down to our last box of Kleenex. Any donation of paper towels and Kleenex would be greatly appreciated.
ANIMAL PROJECTS
Our Grade 7/8 students were here yesterday helping us glue our pictures and information onto our poster boards.
The Grade 7/8 also helped us re-write a good copy of our information onto a clean sheet. This sheet will be coming home tomorrow, Friday december 8th, in the front pocket of your child's agenda. Please practice the script nightly and we will present the information (as well as the poster they created today) next Thursday. December 14. The students will use the poster to point to as they present their information. Please take this into account while practicing at home for the presentation. This is to be an interactive presentation!
lundi le 4 décembre
Students will be working hard this week. We are finalizing our Science projects with our reading buddies this week. Also,all students will be bringing home a script to practice, in French, for Christmas. The grade 2s have Le Gentil Père Noël and the grade 3s have Le premier Noël.
Wednesday, December 6th is our Advent wreath blessing, at school, at 9:30 am. All are welcome to join us.
Grade 2: Please have money($10) and form returned for ELDON HOUSE, by Friday, December 8th.
Students will be working hard this week. We are finalizing our Science projects with our reading buddies this week. Also,all students will be bringing home a script to practice, in French, for Christmas. The grade 2s have Le Gentil Père Noël and the grade 3s have Le premier Noël.
Wednesday, December 6th is our Advent wreath blessing, at school, at 9:30 am. All are welcome to join us.
Grade 2: Please have money($10) and form returned for ELDON HOUSE, by Friday, December 8th.
mercredi le 29 novembre
Bring an orange to school tomorrow!!
For art, we will be making pomanders. Please send an average size orange to school.
A reminder that Thursday is non-uniform day. It is also hat day for 1$ if students wish to participate. Funds will go to the disaster relief from the hurricanes that passed through the Caribbean Islands and the Golf of Mexico earlier this year.
A friendly reminder to parents that it is important to call the school before 9 am if your child is going to be late or absent. Merci.
Please save your toilet paper rolls and send them to school. We need them to make reindeer. Merci.
Science:
As you all know, your child is working on an Animal project as part of their Science unit.
Please ensure that all parts of the project are completed by Monday, December 4th. We will be having our reading buddies come in to help us assemble our projects.
Next week, the students will take home all the content of their projects to practice and they will present their project to their peers the week after.
In French:
We will be writing about Christmas sentences which include the verb "avoir" (to have in english). Today we have started our little Christmas play. Scripts will begin going home next week to practice. Lines do not need to me memorized, unless your child wishes to memorize them. However, I would like the students to be very familiar with his/her part, so daily practice is necessary. Please ensure that scripts come back to school each day. I have told the student that they will only receive one copy of the script, so please make sure it is packed in your child's agenda each night. The front clear pocket is a good place to store it.
Math:
We are working on our unit on symmetry and 2D shapes. We will soon begin our unit on measurement.
Religion:
We will be learning about Advent and the joy of giving.
Bring an orange to school tomorrow!!
For art, we will be making pomanders. Please send an average size orange to school.
A reminder that Thursday is non-uniform day. It is also hat day for 1$ if students wish to participate. Funds will go to the disaster relief from the hurricanes that passed through the Caribbean Islands and the Golf of Mexico earlier this year.
A friendly reminder to parents that it is important to call the school before 9 am if your child is going to be late or absent. Merci.
Please save your toilet paper rolls and send them to school. We need them to make reindeer. Merci.
Science:
As you all know, your child is working on an Animal project as part of their Science unit.
Please ensure that all parts of the project are completed by Monday, December 4th. We will be having our reading buddies come in to help us assemble our projects.
Next week, the students will take home all the content of their projects to practice and they will present their project to their peers the week after.
In French:
We will be writing about Christmas sentences which include the verb "avoir" (to have in english). Today we have started our little Christmas play. Scripts will begin going home next week to practice. Lines do not need to me memorized, unless your child wishes to memorize them. However, I would like the students to be very familiar with his/her part, so daily practice is necessary. Please ensure that scripts come back to school each day. I have told the student that they will only receive one copy of the script, so please make sure it is packed in your child's agenda each night. The front clear pocket is a good place to store it.
Math:
We are working on our unit on symmetry and 2D shapes. We will soon begin our unit on measurement.
Religion:
We will be learning about Advent and the joy of giving.
lundi le 27 novembre
REMINDERS:
There will be a Hat Day for $1 during non-uniform day. All the money that will be collected will to to disaster relief from the hurricanes that passed through the Caribbean Islands and the Golf of Mexico earlier this year.
There will also be a contest for the most creatively decorated hat. There will be 1 winner from each division (FDK, Primary, Junior, Intermediate).
On Friday, our students will be making POMANDERS. Please ensure a full size orange is sent in on THURSDAY, to ensure each student has an orange in which they can create their designs.
SCIENCE:
We have a number of students who are not submitting the required homework on time or with accuracy. Please ensure that your son or daughter explain to you, as well as read the instructions, if there is any need for clarification on what to do for each task. We go into detail, in class, about the requirement of each homework task.
REMINDERS:
There will be a Hat Day for $1 during non-uniform day. All the money that will be collected will to to disaster relief from the hurricanes that passed through the Caribbean Islands and the Golf of Mexico earlier this year.
There will also be a contest for the most creatively decorated hat. There will be 1 winner from each division (FDK, Primary, Junior, Intermediate).
On Friday, our students will be making POMANDERS. Please ensure a full size orange is sent in on THURSDAY, to ensure each student has an orange in which they can create their designs.
SCIENCE:
We have a number of students who are not submitting the required homework on time or with accuracy. Please ensure that your son or daughter explain to you, as well as read the instructions, if there is any need for clarification on what to do for each task. We go into detail, in class, about the requirement of each homework task.
jeudi le 23 novembre
REMINDER:
It is crucial that students complete their daily task for their SCIENCE project. If not, they are left with double the homework for the next day. Please ensure that you check your child's agenda, nightly, to ensure that all homework is completed and submitted on time.
Students created Christmas placemats today. This is a school initiative to give back to the community. Each placemat with be donated to a local nursing home for their Christmas season meals.
Math:
We will be beginning a new math unit, on geometry.
In Grade 2: we will learn about symmetry using a Mira and also learn about rotations, reflections and translations.
In Grade 3: we will compare 2D shapes, find relationships between these shapes and sort by geometric properties (angles, faces, edges, vertices, etc.)
REMINDER:
It is crucial that students complete their daily task for their SCIENCE project. If not, they are left with double the homework for the next day. Please ensure that you check your child's agenda, nightly, to ensure that all homework is completed and submitted on time.
Students created Christmas placemats today. This is a school initiative to give back to the community. Each placemat with be donated to a local nursing home for their Christmas season meals.
Math:
We will be beginning a new math unit, on geometry.
In Grade 2: we will learn about symmetry using a Mira and also learn about rotations, reflections and translations.
In Grade 3: we will compare 2D shapes, find relationships between these shapes and sort by geometric properties (angles, faces, edges, vertices, etc.)
mardi le 21 novembre
REMINDER: oral presentation about my favourite sport is this
FRIDAY, November 24.
- we are beginning to learn how to conjugate the verb "Avoir" = to have
- we continue our weekly sight words. Please ensure that your child reads (and if time permits) writes these words weekly.
Science:
- We are currently learning about animals. We are discussing mammals, amphibians, insects and reptiles.
Each student will be asked to complete a project about an assigned animal. Today or tomorrow an animal card will be attached to your child's agenda. This will be the animal that your child will research for their project. The project will be completed in class; however, the research and certain pictures etc will be completed at home and then brought to school to assemble in class. The research can be completed in both French and English, as we will have grade 8 helpers come into our class on December 4 to help our students complete their projects.
BE A BATTERY BOSS
This letter is from M. Serrano:
Dear Parents/Guardians!
The Staff at St. Anthony would like to personally thank you for how much excitement we are seeing in our school regarding the Raw Materials Battery Recycling Program. This challenge can help our school win money (last year’s winning school earned over $7000 for their school), keeps harmful chemicals out of our landfills and supports the Sick Kids Foundation. As of Nov. 11th St. Anthony was in the top ten schools for battery donations but our lead is slipping. Each year, the winning school is among the highest in overall Battery Boss participants. To help our school win, please help your child complete the following missions at home and register them with Raw Materials. Any student who participates can have their photo put up on our Eco-Heroes Battery Boss Wall of Fame!
Battery Missions:
Mission 1: Create/decorate a re-usable plastic container to store the batteries you collect at home and transport them to school.
Mission 2: Make a poster to let people know you are collecting batteries.
Mission 3: Collect 50 batteries
*Complete 3 missions before Dec 8th and be eligible to win a $50 VISA gift card.
Mission 4: Collect another 100 batteries
Mission 5: Conduct a battery usage survey.
*Complete all 5 missions by Family Day (Feb 16th) and be eligible to win a trip for 4 to Great Wolf Lodge.
We are encouraging EACH St. Anthony student to become battery bosses and try completing the missions to be eligible to win many great prizes. Last year one of our students won a $50 gift card and was selected to present the charitable contributions to the children at Sick Kid’s Hospital. To sign your child up to complete the battery boss missions and upload their pictures, please visit: https://www.rawmaterials.com/ontario-school-recycling-challenge/student/
REMINDER: oral presentation about my favourite sport is this
FRIDAY, November 24.
- we are beginning to learn how to conjugate the verb "Avoir" = to have
- we continue our weekly sight words. Please ensure that your child reads (and if time permits) writes these words weekly.
Science:
- We are currently learning about animals. We are discussing mammals, amphibians, insects and reptiles.
Each student will be asked to complete a project about an assigned animal. Today or tomorrow an animal card will be attached to your child's agenda. This will be the animal that your child will research for their project. The project will be completed in class; however, the research and certain pictures etc will be completed at home and then brought to school to assemble in class. The research can be completed in both French and English, as we will have grade 8 helpers come into our class on December 4 to help our students complete their projects.
BE A BATTERY BOSS
This letter is from M. Serrano:
Dear Parents/Guardians!
The Staff at St. Anthony would like to personally thank you for how much excitement we are seeing in our school regarding the Raw Materials Battery Recycling Program. This challenge can help our school win money (last year’s winning school earned over $7000 for their school), keeps harmful chemicals out of our landfills and supports the Sick Kids Foundation. As of Nov. 11th St. Anthony was in the top ten schools for battery donations but our lead is slipping. Each year, the winning school is among the highest in overall Battery Boss participants. To help our school win, please help your child complete the following missions at home and register them with Raw Materials. Any student who participates can have their photo put up on our Eco-Heroes Battery Boss Wall of Fame!
Battery Missions:
Mission 1: Create/decorate a re-usable plastic container to store the batteries you collect at home and transport them to school.
Mission 2: Make a poster to let people know you are collecting batteries.
Mission 3: Collect 50 batteries
*Complete 3 missions before Dec 8th and be eligible to win a $50 VISA gift card.
Mission 4: Collect another 100 batteries
Mission 5: Conduct a battery usage survey.
*Complete all 5 missions by Family Day (Feb 16th) and be eligible to win a trip for 4 to Great Wolf Lodge.
We are encouraging EACH St. Anthony student to become battery bosses and try completing the missions to be eligible to win many great prizes. Last year one of our students won a $50 gift card and was selected to present the charitable contributions to the children at Sick Kid’s Hospital. To sign your child up to complete the battery boss missions and upload their pictures, please visit: https://www.rawmaterials.com/ontario-school-recycling-challenge/student/
jeudi le 16 novembre
Boomerang!!! Boomerang!! The school participated in boomerang lunch today. Any garbage accumulated during the day was placed back in the students' lunchbags and returned home. This is to help us become more aware of the amount of waste we accumulate, daily.
Please sign your son or daughter's spelling test quiz from today.
Boomerang!!! Boomerang!! The school participated in boomerang lunch today. Any garbage accumulated during the day was placed back in the students' lunchbags and returned home. This is to help us become more aware of the amount of waste we accumulate, daily.
Please sign your son or daughter's spelling test quiz from today.
lundi le 13 novembre
Bonne Fête Adrian!!
Parent teacher interviews are on Wednesday. I look forward to seeing you.
Please return the brown envelope in which the progress report came home. Merci.
**I completely forgot to return homework duotangs today. Please complete monday and tuesday tasks tomorrow. Also, we will be completing Thursday's homework, at school, on Thursday, as Friday is a PD. Day. Please return all orange duotangs to school on Thursday morning.
Math: Students have a quiz on Wedneday. Please review diagramme à bandes and Pictogrammes with your son/daughter. Focus on the different échelle (scale) for each type of diagramme, and structure. Also, review titles and axis.
Spelling: students will be quized on their words of the week, on Thursday. Please return the French journal, in which they wrote their last quiz, by Wednesday, signed.
The words for this week are:
amie
qui
ou
mes
Bonne Fête Adrian!!
Parent teacher interviews are on Wednesday. I look forward to seeing you.
Please return the brown envelope in which the progress report came home. Merci.
**I completely forgot to return homework duotangs today. Please complete monday and tuesday tasks tomorrow. Also, we will be completing Thursday's homework, at school, on Thursday, as Friday is a PD. Day. Please return all orange duotangs to school on Thursday morning.
Math: Students have a quiz on Wedneday. Please review diagramme à bandes and Pictogrammes with your son/daughter. Focus on the different échelle (scale) for each type of diagramme, and structure. Also, review titles and axis.
Spelling: students will be quized on their words of the week, on Thursday. Please return the French journal, in which they wrote their last quiz, by Wednesday, signed.
The words for this week are:
amie
qui
ou
mes
vendredi le 10 novembre
Students participated and listened well during our Remembrance Day ceremony. We were fortunate to have Mme Brown's father from the military speak to us during the assembly. In class, we have spoken a lot about the significance of the poppy. We have been practicing the poem below all week. Take some time this weekend to pause and reflect on the Freedom we are so lucky to have, and perhaps you can read the poem with your son or daughter.
Poppy, poppy what do you say?
Wear me on Rememberance Day
Poppy, poppy what do you tell?
Many soldiers in battle fell
Poppy, poppy what should we know?
Peace on earth should grow, grow, grow
**Reports cards go home today. Attached are the interview times for next Wednesday, November 15th. Please let me know if there are any issues.
** Here is a survey that the Parent Involvement Committee has put together. Parents are asked to complete the short survey. Merci.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LDCSB_PIC_Survey_2017
Montre et Raconte for November is about Mon Sport Favori. If you would like me to review the information again, please ensure you submit the sentences by next Friday, November 17th. Also, a requirement for this Montre et Raconte is that the students bring in an item to show the class, pertaining to their favourite sport. Students will present their montre et raconte on November 24th.
** Math quiz on Wednesday, November 15th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LDCSB_PIC_Survey_2017
Students participated and listened well during our Remembrance Day ceremony. We were fortunate to have Mme Brown's father from the military speak to us during the assembly. In class, we have spoken a lot about the significance of the poppy. We have been practicing the poem below all week. Take some time this weekend to pause and reflect on the Freedom we are so lucky to have, and perhaps you can read the poem with your son or daughter.
Poppy, poppy what do you say?
Wear me on Rememberance Day
Poppy, poppy what do you tell?
Many soldiers in battle fell
Poppy, poppy what should we know?
Peace on earth should grow, grow, grow
**Reports cards go home today. Attached are the interview times for next Wednesday, November 15th. Please let me know if there are any issues.
** Here is a survey that the Parent Involvement Committee has put together. Parents are asked to complete the short survey. Merci.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LDCSB_PIC_Survey_2017
Montre et Raconte for November is about Mon Sport Favori. If you would like me to review the information again, please ensure you submit the sentences by next Friday, November 17th. Also, a requirement for this Montre et Raconte is that the students bring in an item to show the class, pertaining to their favourite sport. Students will present their montre et raconte on November 24th.
** Math quiz on Wednesday, November 15th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LDCSB_PIC_Survey_2017
mardi le 7 novembre
Reminders:
Picture retake Wednesday, November 8th
Report cards going home Friday, November 10th
Poinsettia Sale notice going home
We will be starting a new science unit today, on animals. Please ask your students what is a mammifiere .
As we do each Monday, the students have written their sight words into their agendas. This week I will be assessing the spelling and reading of these words with each student on Friday, November 10th. Please help your child by practicing the reading and writing of each word.
The words are : ami, dans, maman, papa
Reminders:
Picture retake Wednesday, November 8th
Report cards going home Friday, November 10th
Poinsettia Sale notice going home
We will be starting a new science unit today, on animals. Please ask your students what is a mammifiere .
As we do each Monday, the students have written their sight words into their agendas. This week I will be assessing the spelling and reading of these words with each student on Friday, November 10th. Please help your child by practicing the reading and writing of each word.
The words are : ami, dans, maman, papa
mercredi le 1 novembre
WOW! How is it November?!! Hope everyone had a safe halloween! The kids have been working hard on their traditions presentations and math tests, the past two days! We are all done. Marks will go home by Friday.
In math, we are starting our DATA MANAGEMENT.
- In this unit, we will explore tally charts (les tableau de fréquences) as well as Venn diagrams, pictographs and bar graphs. We will be conducting surveys (les sondage) to our friends in class. Please continue counting by 2, 5, and 10, as this will help when reading and interrupting different tally charts.
WOW! How is it November?!! Hope everyone had a safe halloween! The kids have been working hard on their traditions presentations and math tests, the past two days! We are all done. Marks will go home by Friday.
In math, we are starting our DATA MANAGEMENT.
- In this unit, we will explore tally charts (les tableau de fréquences) as well as Venn diagrams, pictographs and bar graphs. We will be conducting surveys (les sondage) to our friends in class. Please continue counting by 2, 5, and 10, as this will help when reading and interrupting different tally charts.
mercredi le 25 octobre
Please continue to send in Parent-teacher interview forms as soon as possible!
Reminder: Social Studies presentations start on Tuesday, October 31st. If we do not get through all of the presentations, we will continue on Wednesday.
Students have been practicing patterns, in our math unit. Feel free to ask them what a repeating (repetitive), growing (croissante) and decreasing (decroissante) patters look like.
In Math please note, regular review of counting by 2,5,10 is encouraged as it is used in all our math units.
Also, if you would like you can begin working on adding doubles with your child at home as this will help them with our future unit on adding and subtracting (example 2+2, 3+3, 4+4, 5+5, 6+6, 7+7, 8+8, 9+9, 10+10)
I wanted to apologize to parents who have sent me an email, via the class website. For some reason, I have not been receiving emails. I have looked into the reason why, and have fixed the issue. Hopefully this will allow you to correspond via email. If any concerns or you don't hear back from me, please let me know via agenda.
Please continue to send in Parent-teacher interview forms as soon as possible!
Reminder: Social Studies presentations start on Tuesday, October 31st. If we do not get through all of the presentations, we will continue on Wednesday.
Students have been practicing patterns, in our math unit. Feel free to ask them what a repeating (repetitive), growing (croissante) and decreasing (decroissante) patters look like.
In Math please note, regular review of counting by 2,5,10 is encouraged as it is used in all our math units.
Also, if you would like you can begin working on adding doubles with your child at home as this will help them with our future unit on adding and subtracting (example 2+2, 3+3, 4+4, 5+5, 6+6, 7+7, 8+8, 9+9, 10+10)
I wanted to apologize to parents who have sent me an email, via the class website. For some reason, I have not been receiving emails. I have looked into the reason why, and have fixed the issue. Hopefully this will allow you to correspond via email. If any concerns or you don't hear back from me, please let me know via agenda.
vendredi le 20 octobre
I have corrected/checked over all of the Social Studies traditions brainstorming worksheets that were handed in. Please review with your child and have them practicing the template, on the back, with the corresponding information. All ORAL PRESENTATIONS will take place starting Tuesday, October 31st. Students are encouraged to bring in items to show that pertains to their tradition of choice.
INTERVIEW forms come home today.
I have corrected/checked over all of the Social Studies traditions brainstorming worksheets that were handed in. Please review with your child and have them practicing the template, on the back, with the corresponding information. All ORAL PRESENTATIONS will take place starting Tuesday, October 31st. Students are encouraged to bring in items to show that pertains to their tradition of choice.
INTERVIEW forms come home today.
jeudi le 19 octobre
Tomorrow is library day.
Please return QSP orders.
Students are encouraged to continue to practice math facts, even if math homework is not assigned. The following website can be used to download flashcards to assist in addition/subtraction and multiplication. www.memory-improvement-tips.com/printable-math-flash-cards.html
If you are able to provide headphones for your child, in order to do a listening center during our daily 5, it would be greatly appreciated. That way students are able to listen to audio books without disrupting those around them. Thank you for your cooperation.
Tomorrow is library day.
Please return QSP orders.
Students are encouraged to continue to practice math facts, even if math homework is not assigned. The following website can be used to download flashcards to assist in addition/subtraction and multiplication. www.memory-improvement-tips.com/printable-math-flash-cards.html
If you are able to provide headphones for your child, in order to do a listening center during our daily 5, it would be greatly appreciated. That way students are able to listen to audio books without disrupting those around them. Thank you for your cooperation.
mardi le 17 octobre
WEBSITE UPDATE:
I have created a new folder dedicated to ENGLISH. As you know, English is taught by our itinerant teacher, Mme Bedard. She has asked me to upload 3 documents in regards to new homework policy and expectation by her. Please see the new folder, under the MORE tab, and click on the file links to access this information. Any questions, please see Mme Bedard.
I encourage all parents to sign up for FREE access to BOUKILI. It is an online reading website that students are able to use to listen to French stories and complete comprehension questions. boukili.ca/en
READING PROGRAM:
I have sent home an extra sheet to add to the reading program duotang. More to follow next week.
WEBSITE UPDATE:
I have created a new folder dedicated to ENGLISH. As you know, English is taught by our itinerant teacher, Mme Bedard. She has asked me to upload 3 documents in regards to new homework policy and expectation by her. Please see the new folder, under the MORE tab, and click on the file links to access this information. Any questions, please see Mme Bedard.
I encourage all parents to sign up for FREE access to BOUKILI. It is an online reading website that students are able to use to listen to French stories and complete comprehension questions. boukili.ca/en
READING PROGRAM:
I have sent home an extra sheet to add to the reading program duotang. More to follow next week.
lundi le 16 octobre
REMINDER: TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY!
Students have chosen their new booklets for their reading program. Please continue to work with your child in order to complete each page, daily. Reminder, please ensure that your child is completing pages in order. We have a number of students skipping pages. I have highlighted or written notes to remind students that they must borrow words from the question to create a complete sentce, when answering the question. Also, grammar (capital letters) and punctuation is key. We appreciate your cooperation with the reading program.
In Math, we have begun to discuss patterns and how they change. We arelearning the terms "motif répété" (part that repeats) and also "les attribut" (attributes that change in the pattern such as colour, size, shape and direction.
Grade 2: Each grade 2 student has a reference booklet in the front pocket of their agenda to guide them through the preparation for Reconciliation. Please read this over with your child to aid in the prep for this special sacrament. I ask that you return the booklet nightly into the clear pocket of the agenda, as we will be using it daily to reinforce 'The act of contrition'.
REMINDER: TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY!
Students have chosen their new booklets for their reading program. Please continue to work with your child in order to complete each page, daily. Reminder, please ensure that your child is completing pages in order. We have a number of students skipping pages. I have highlighted or written notes to remind students that they must borrow words from the question to create a complete sentce, when answering the question. Also, grammar (capital letters) and punctuation is key. We appreciate your cooperation with the reading program.
In Math, we have begun to discuss patterns and how they change. We arelearning the terms "motif répété" (part that repeats) and also "les attribut" (attributes that change in the pattern such as colour, size, shape and direction.
Grade 2: Each grade 2 student has a reference booklet in the front pocket of their agenda to guide them through the preparation for Reconciliation. Please read this over with your child to aid in the prep for this special sacrament. I ask that you return the booklet nightly into the clear pocket of the agenda, as we will be using it daily to reinforce 'The act of contrition'.
mercredi le 11 octobre
In Social Studies, we are now going onto our second part of our unit which includes Traditions and Celebrations. Tonight, your child will bring home a sheet entitled Ma Tradition.
The first side of the page is used as brainstorm page, where you can gather and add different ideas about your child's favourite Family Tradition. On the back hand side your child will be asked to fill in and prepare an Oral presentation for Tues. Oct.31 *(halloween day). If you need me to look over the sheet for spelling please provide me with the sheet early next week).
**IF you need a good online dictionary please refer to www.wordreference.com**
Also the homework program continues this week. Please ensure your child hands in his/her orange duotang every Friday morning for correction.
In Social Studies, we are now going onto our second part of our unit which includes Traditions and Celebrations. Tonight, your child will bring home a sheet entitled Ma Tradition.
The first side of the page is used as brainstorm page, where you can gather and add different ideas about your child's favourite Family Tradition. On the back hand side your child will be asked to fill in and prepare an Oral presentation for Tues. Oct.31 *(halloween day). If you need me to look over the sheet for spelling please provide me with the sheet early next week).
**IF you need a good online dictionary please refer to www.wordreference.com**
Also the homework program continues this week. Please ensure your child hands in his/her orange duotang every Friday morning for correction.
vendredi le 6 octobre
I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful today and always. I am thankful to be surrounded by amazing students who have so much to teach me.
Reminder: Please ensure that all assigned pages of your child's Weekly Reading Program are completed prior to Friday submission. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with the program and instilling responsibility and organization skills in our students.
I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful today and always. I am thankful to be surrounded by amazing students who have so much to teach me.
Reminder: Please ensure that all assigned pages of your child's Weekly Reading Program are completed prior to Friday submission. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with the program and instilling responsibility and organization skills in our students.
jeudi le 5 octobre
REMINDER:
All students are expected to return their orange reading duotang tomorrow morning. Please ensure that all of the activities for this week have been completed. The duotang goes home on Mondays, weekly, and does not need to be returned to school until the Friday morning of each week. Thank you for your continued support with the reading program. If you would like to do some extended French reading, https://boukili.ca/en is a great, FREE, website for which you may sign your child up.
REMINDER:
All students are expected to return their orange reading duotang tomorrow morning. Please ensure that all of the activities for this week have been completed. The duotang goes home on Mondays, weekly, and does not need to be returned to school until the Friday morning of each week. Thank you for your continued support with the reading program. If you would like to do some extended French reading, https://boukili.ca/en is a great, FREE, website for which you may sign your child up.
https://boukili.ca/en
In Social Studies we have been learning about our wonderful country - Canada. Please practice the bolded information below. Students have created a little project, in class, that shows the world, country, province and city we live in.
La ville ( a yellow circle is our city) = London
La province ( the green circle is our province) = Ontario
Le pays (the red circle is our country) = Canada
We will be having a short quiz on Wednesday. In order to prepare for this quiz, please review the following:
- One Canadian symbol
- How many offical languages (les langues en français) do we speak in Canada?
- the term multicultural = beaucoup de cultures différents *(many different cultures)
- One famous Canadian (we discussed many at school including Terry Fox and Alexandre Graham Bell)
mercredi le 4 octobre
Wow! The students had a fun trip to the London public library this afternoon! Most students were able to get a library card and take out a book. Please see note inserted in the front of each book for due date. All books must be returned back to the public library.
AVOIR - Please practice the verbe AVOIR (to have) with your child tonight. Have them show you our actions that correspond with each subject. Also, ask them which are singulier/pluriel and masculin/féminin.
J'ai
Tu as
Il a
Elle a
Nous avons
Vous avez
Ils ont
Elles ont
Book Fair: Tomorrow students will have the opportunity to purchase books that interest them. Please send any money labelled and in a sealed bag.
Class Photos:Our class photos will be on October 17. This may differ from other classes.
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mardi le 3 octobre
Tomorrow afternoon our students will be going to the London Public library for our school tour. Thank you for your promptness in returning all forms!
Students had a chance to preview the Scholastic Book Fair today. They have written a few of their "wishes" in a pamphlet and inserted them in the front pocket of their agendas. If you wish to have your child make a purchase from the Book Fair, we will be revisiting on Thursday, October 5th. Please send any money in a ziplock and labelled for "book fair".
In math we are learning about rounding numbers. Here is a video link to help explain what we are doing:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-third-grade-math/cc-3rd-place-value-rounding/cc-3rd-grade-rounding/v/rounding-to-the-nearest-10
Grade 2's are rounding to the 10's.
Grade 3's are rounding to the 10's and the 100's.
Tomorrow afternoon our students will be going to the London Public library for our school tour. Thank you for your promptness in returning all forms!
Students had a chance to preview the Scholastic Book Fair today. They have written a few of their "wishes" in a pamphlet and inserted them in the front pocket of their agendas. If you wish to have your child make a purchase from the Book Fair, we will be revisiting on Thursday, October 5th. Please send any money in a ziplock and labelled for "book fair".
In math we are learning about rounding numbers. Here is a video link to help explain what we are doing:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-third-grade-math/cc-3rd-place-value-rounding/cc-3rd-grade-rounding/v/rounding-to-the-nearest-10
Grade 2's are rounding to the 10's.
Grade 3's are rounding to the 10's and the 100's.
lundi le 2 octobre
C'est Octobre!
Our homework program starts tonight. Please make sure you are reading with your child every night!
For the Grade 3 students: if the book is too easy then just write me a note in your child's agenda and we can switch it tomorrow.
Also this week, we have started our sight word program. Each week we will review 4 sight words. We will focus on these sight words every morning during our bell work time. I know that many students may find them easy to read but we are trying to reinforce the importance of these words and how they are used in a sentence as well as the difference between how some words are masculine and feminine.
We have written the sight words in the agenda on the right hand side. We will write new sight words in the same location each Monday.
LIBRARY CLASS TRIP!
This Wednesday, October 4th, we will be walking to the public library down the street from our school. We want to show the students how to properly use and search for materials at a local public library. Permission slips due tomorrow!
If you would like your child to get their very own library card then please return the signed sheet in regards to library cards as well as the permission form tomorrow. Sorry for the last minute information.
Book Fair: the school book fair runs this week! We will have a chance to purchase books this Thursday!
C'est Octobre!
Our homework program starts tonight. Please make sure you are reading with your child every night!
For the Grade 3 students: if the book is too easy then just write me a note in your child's agenda and we can switch it tomorrow.
Also this week, we have started our sight word program. Each week we will review 4 sight words. We will focus on these sight words every morning during our bell work time. I know that many students may find them easy to read but we are trying to reinforce the importance of these words and how they are used in a sentence as well as the difference between how some words are masculine and feminine.
We have written the sight words in the agenda on the right hand side. We will write new sight words in the same location each Monday.
LIBRARY CLASS TRIP!
This Wednesday, October 4th, we will be walking to the public library down the street from our school. We want to show the students how to properly use and search for materials at a local public library. Permission slips due tomorrow!
If you would like your child to get their very own library card then please return the signed sheet in regards to library cards as well as the permission form tomorrow. Sorry for the last minute information.
Book Fair: the school book fair runs this week! We will have a chance to purchase books this Thursday!
mercredi le 27 septembre
Can you believe its the last week of September? The students have been working very hard at following classroom rules and curriculum expectations!
Here are some reminders:
Thursday, Sept 28 -
Friday, Sept 29 - PD DAY (no school for students)
Next week is book fair. Our students will preview books on Tuesday and will have time to purchase books next Thursday, October 5. If you decide to send money, please ensure its properly labelled.
Hope to see you tomorrow night at MEET THE TEACHER. Just a reminder that I will be explaining our homework program tomorrow night at 6pm in our classroom. The students and I have completed an example of each activity so that each student is familiar with how to complete each page.
Can you believe its the last week of September? The students have been working very hard at following classroom rules and curriculum expectations!
Here are some reminders:
Thursday, Sept 28 -
- (tomorrow) is a non-uniform day.
- Tomorrow at 2:35 we will remember TERRY FOX by participating in our annual Terry Fox Run/Walk. Please make sure your child has a water bottle at school.
Friday, Sept 29 - PD DAY (no school for students)
Next week is book fair. Our students will preview books on Tuesday and will have time to purchase books next Thursday, October 5. If you decide to send money, please ensure its properly labelled.
Hope to see you tomorrow night at MEET THE TEACHER. Just a reminder that I will be explaining our homework program tomorrow night at 6pm in our classroom. The students and I have completed an example of each activity so that each student is familiar with how to complete each page.
mardi le 26 septembre
The QSP magazine fundraiser is due back October, 19th! If you plan on doing the orders online, the following information is missing from the envelopes:
Group no: 3709565 Password: 6985
The QSP magazine fundraiser is due back October, 19th! If you plan on doing the orders online, the following information is missing from the envelopes:
Group no: 3709565 Password: 6985
lundi le 25 septembre
Terry Fox run will be held on Thursday, September 28th. Students are encouraged to walk and/or run. If you would like to donate, a $2 donation is being accepted. We appreciate your contributions.
Meet the Staff/Parent night is this Thursday! I look forward to meeting all of you :)
NON-UNIFORM day is Thursday, September 28th. **no theme**
Terry Fox run will be held on Thursday, September 28th. Students are encouraged to walk and/or run. If you would like to donate, a $2 donation is being accepted. We appreciate your contributions.
Meet the Staff/Parent night is this Thursday! I look forward to meeting all of you :)
NON-UNIFORM day is Thursday, September 28th. **no theme**
mercredi le 20 septembre
Please check homework section of website for updated homework for each grade.
It would be great if your child could read 10-15 minutes 3 times a week. Reading in English at home will help reinforce French reading skills.
Please check homework section of website for updated homework for each grade.
It would be great if your child could read 10-15 minutes 3 times a week. Reading in English at home will help reinforce French reading skills.
lundi le 18 septembre
Math - Our students are working well on the numeration unit. We are continuing to work on skip counting while incorporating number lines and estimation. Next week I will interview each student and listen to them count and to identify numbers out of order. PLEASE continue to review this nightly.
French - we are learning to how to write sentences that begin with Je vois, Il y a and Voici, as well as combined sentences with "et = and.
Social Studies - we are learning about about Canadian symbols and traditions.
Religion - we are learning about being a responsible citizen and how we are part of God's family.
REMINDERS:
Mass tomorrow at 9:30 am at St. Justin's church
Meet the Teacher Night - Thurs. September 28. Please plan on attending as we will be discussing this year's Homework program.
Math - Our students are working well on the numeration unit. We are continuing to work on skip counting while incorporating number lines and estimation. Next week I will interview each student and listen to them count and to identify numbers out of order. PLEASE continue to review this nightly.
French - we are learning to how to write sentences that begin with Je vois, Il y a and Voici, as well as combined sentences with "et = and.
Social Studies - we are learning about about Canadian symbols and traditions.
Religion - we are learning about being a responsible citizen and how we are part of God's family.
REMINDERS:
Mass tomorrow at 9:30 am at St. Justin's church
Meet the Teacher Night - Thurs. September 28. Please plan on attending as we will be discussing this year's Homework program.
jeudi le 14 septembre
Some important information was left out of the QSP fundraiser envelopes that went home yesterday. The following are important numbers needed to order , if you choose to participate.
GROUP NUMBER: 3709565
ONLINE PASSWORD: 6985
Reminder:
There will be a school mass on Tuesday, September 19th, at 9:30 at St. Justin's Parish.
Some important information was left out of the QSP fundraiser envelopes that went home yesterday. The following are important numbers needed to order , if you choose to participate.
GROUP NUMBER: 3709565
ONLINE PASSWORD: 6985
Reminder:
There will be a school mass on Tuesday, September 19th, at 9:30 at St. Justin's Parish.
mercredi le 13 septembre
Bonne Fête à RAIDEN!!
I'm sending home a little sheet (attached in agenda) to help your child memorize how to skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s. The sheet also includes how to skip count by 3 and although its not a requirement at this point in time, it is always helpful. So if you wish, once your child has memorized how to count by 2,5,10, then please proceed to learn how to count by 3s.
In French class, we have been reviewing our classroom vocabulary. We have learnt different words and written a little book entitled Mon école, je vois. Please practice reading as each student will be required to read it to me individually starting tomorrow Monday, Sept. 17. I will start by reading with those students who feel confident and would like to volunteer to read on Monday. If your child does not feel ready on Monday, I will have them read to me on Tuesday.
Please continue to review numbers and odd (impair) vs pair (even) numbers at home. We continue to practice daily here at school, yet nightly review of numbers will only help improve each student's speed and accuracy.
QSP fundraiser is coming home tonight.
Merci
Bonne Fête à RAIDEN!!
I'm sending home a little sheet (attached in agenda) to help your child memorize how to skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s. The sheet also includes how to skip count by 3 and although its not a requirement at this point in time, it is always helpful. So if you wish, once your child has memorized how to count by 2,5,10, then please proceed to learn how to count by 3s.
In French class, we have been reviewing our classroom vocabulary. We have learnt different words and written a little book entitled Mon école, je vois. Please practice reading as each student will be required to read it to me individually starting tomorrow Monday, Sept. 17. I will start by reading with those students who feel confident and would like to volunteer to read on Monday. If your child does not feel ready on Monday, I will have them read to me on Tuesday.
Please continue to review numbers and odd (impair) vs pair (even) numbers at home. We continue to practice daily here at school, yet nightly review of numbers will only help improve each student's speed and accuracy.
QSP fundraiser is coming home tonight.
Merci
mardi le 12 septembre
The students had a great time at the Western Fair field trip today and were well behaved! Merci to Bryson's mom who was able to join us this morning. We were able to see a lot of amazing animals and learned a lot of interesting facts about farming and animals. In your child's agenda today, you will find some sheets and booklets that we received today. Also, there is a $5 off voucher for any admission to the Western Fair.
Please continue to practice number recognition with your children. We will begin skip counting tomorrow by 1's, 2's, 5's, 10's 25's (grade 2s) and 100's (grade 3).
**GRADE 2 PARENTS**
I would ask that you indicate, in your child's agenda, if your child will be celebrating their first RECONCILIATION/COMMUNION at St. Justin's parish or at another parish. We have registration forms for those who will be celebrating at St. Justin's and want to provide the proper paperwork to those who need it. Thank you in advance
The students had a great time at the Western Fair field trip today and were well behaved! Merci to Bryson's mom who was able to join us this morning. We were able to see a lot of amazing animals and learned a lot of interesting facts about farming and animals. In your child's agenda today, you will find some sheets and booklets that we received today. Also, there is a $5 off voucher for any admission to the Western Fair.
Please continue to practice number recognition with your children. We will begin skip counting tomorrow by 1's, 2's, 5's, 10's 25's (grade 2s) and 100's (grade 3).
**GRADE 2 PARENTS**
I would ask that you indicate, in your child's agenda, if your child will be celebrating their first RECONCILIATION/COMMUNION at St. Justin's parish or at another parish. We have registration forms for those who will be celebrating at St. Justin's and want to provide the proper paperwork to those who need it. Thank you in advance
lundi le 11 septembre
Verification forms are coming home today. Please verify that all information is correct, sign and return it, even if there are no changes. Thank you for your support.
Tomorrow is our field trip to Western Fair to learn about egg farming, urban gardening, pork and beef and dairy farming. Students are wearing their uniforms. Please ensure a healthy lunch is packed, and water bottle is included.
vendredi le 8 septembre
Tonight, I will be sending home a 100 chart that includes each number with the french word on the bottom. Please take 5-10 mins a night to practice numbers with your child forwards and backwards and out of order.
We are once again recycling batteries this year. It is truly amazing how batteries can be recycled. Watch this short video and you'll be impressed:
https://youtu.be/1eHODpazThw
This year online orders will be accepted for school hot lunches. Click here to order: https://stanthony.hotlunches.net/admin/?sid=&un=0
The St. Anthony Pizza Fundraiser will still come home on paper every month.
jeudi le 7 septembre
Just a reminder that Agendas cost $ 7.00 and money is due to the office by next Fri. September 15. Merci to those who were so quick to send payment. If you wish to pay online please follow the link below to sign up for payment online. If you decide to pay online please write me a note in the agenda to let me know you paid online.
https://ldcsb.schoolcashonline.com/
field trip to the Western Fair for Tuesday, September 12th. Please send form and payment as soon as possible.
Also, it would be appreciated if each student brings their own yellow highlighter and white eraser to school.
MATH:
Our first unit in math this year will be all about counting (especially in FRENCH).
In Grade 2:
- students are required to count forwards to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s and counting backwards by 1 from 50
In Grade 3:
- students are required to count forwards to 1000 by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s and counting backwards by 2s, 5s, and 10s from 100.
We will begin skip counting by 2, 5, 10 in our class next week.
Welcome to DAY 2!
Today I will be sending home a letter of permission for a field trip to the Western Fair for Tuesday, September 12th. Students will have the chance to learn about egg farming, dairy farming, beef and pork and urban gardening. The trip only costs 3$ and this helps to cover the cost of the bus.
Please sign your child's agenda every evening and return daily. I check agendas every day for messages. The agenda is an amazing communication tool. The cost of agendas are 7$. Please send payment as soon as possible or by September 15th.
Boomerang Lunches: Students are encouraged to bring their lunches and snacks in re-useable containers or to take their wrappers home. This will help us to keep our school green!
Safe Schools: All parents and visitors must report to the office, in accordance with the Board’s Safe School Policy. Please do not go directly to your child’s classroom or portable.
Welcome Back Open House
Thursday, September 28 from 5:00-6:30 (5:00-6:00 dinner available for purchase and 6:00-6:30 class visit). Come and meet the staff , check out our school, and mingle with other families
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER:
Today I will be sending home a letter of permission for a field trip to the Western Fair for Tuesday, September 12th. Students will have the chance to learn about egg farming, dairy farming, beef and pork and urban gardening. The trip only costs 3$ and this helps to cover the cost of the bus.
Please sign your child's agenda every evening and return daily. I check agendas every day for messages. The agenda is an amazing communication tool. The cost of agendas are 7$. Please send payment as soon as possible or by September 15th.
Boomerang Lunches: Students are encouraged to bring their lunches and snacks in re-useable containers or to take their wrappers home. This will help us to keep our school green!
Safe Schools: All parents and visitors must report to the office, in accordance with the Board’s Safe School Policy. Please do not go directly to your child’s classroom or portable.
Welcome Back Open House
Thursday, September 28 from 5:00-6:30 (5:00-6:00 dinner available for purchase and 6:00-6:30 class visit). Come and meet the staff , check out our school, and mingle with other families
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER:
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Bonjour and Welcome to our Grade 2 and 3 class.
My name is Dina Silva and I will be your child's teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. I will be using this website as a means of communication between the school and you. When I update the website with new information, the students will write in our agendas "check website". On that night, please check to see what new information has been added about our life in the classroom here at St. Anthony.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can write me a note in your child's agenda.
Your student's agenda is used on a daily basis to record important dates and homework. If your child will be away or if you have a specific question for me, please write on the right side of the agenda so that the students can use the left side to write down homework. You are also asked to read and initial your child’s planner each day.
Please enclose any payments and forms in the front pocket of your child’s planner. All money should be taped to forms, or secured in a labelled baggie or envelope. MAKE SURE ALL FORMS, BAGGIES AND ENVELOPES ARE LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S FIRST AND LAST NAME.
PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE MONEY FOR VARIOUS PAYMENTS IN ONE BAG
As always, pencils and other supplies are provided in class, however most students prefer their own belongs. Here is a list of some of the requirements for this year.
In grade 2 and 3, students will require:
It is also suggested that students bring:
Please ensure that all items (including clothing) are labelled with your child’s name. Vist
http://mabelslabels.com/c/?type=fundraiser&b=2313&cur_website=basefor the St. Anthony fundraiser!
As always, donations of paper towels, hand sanitizer and Kleenex are greatly appreciated.
Uniforms
Please take a moment to review the uniform guidelines, as many students are arriving out of uniform. Please note that the uniform has not changed and these guidelines are available in the agenda, at the office, and on the school website.. These guidelines will be enforced. Thanks for your cooperation.
NUTS,NUTS,NUTS!
Please be advised that St. Anthony's is a nut free school. Please be diligent when packing your child's lunch. Any peanut or tree nut products should not be brought into the school.
My name is Dina Silva and I will be your child's teacher this year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. I will be using this website as a means of communication between the school and you. When I update the website with new information, the students will write in our agendas "check website". On that night, please check to see what new information has been added about our life in the classroom here at St. Anthony.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can write me a note in your child's agenda.
Your student's agenda is used on a daily basis to record important dates and homework. If your child will be away or if you have a specific question for me, please write on the right side of the agenda so that the students can use the left side to write down homework. You are also asked to read and initial your child’s planner each day.
Please enclose any payments and forms in the front pocket of your child’s planner. All money should be taped to forms, or secured in a labelled baggie or envelope. MAKE SURE ALL FORMS, BAGGIES AND ENVELOPES ARE LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S FIRST AND LAST NAME.
PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE MONEY FOR VARIOUS PAYMENTS IN ONE BAG
As always, pencils and other supplies are provided in class, however most students prefer their own belongs. Here is a list of some of the requirements for this year.
In grade 2 and 3, students will require:
- 2 LARGE ZIPLOCK bags (one for agendas - communication bags are ok as well)
- 2 pencils (not mechanical)
- 1 pencil sharpener
- 1 white eraser
- 1 set of pencil crayons
- Indoor running shoes (Velcro please. Although many students know how to tie laces, shoes are removed many times a day and students become irritated, and stop tying up their laces.)
- 1 reusable water bottle
- 1 fabric pencil case (not pencil boxes)
- 1 complete change of uniform clothes, including socks and underwear. (We recommend using a set of uniform that is a little bit too small but still wearable. This way there is no extra expense.)
It is also suggested that students bring:
- 1 set of thin-tipped markers
- 1 set of ear buds or headphones
Please ensure that all items (including clothing) are labelled with your child’s name. Vist
http://mabelslabels.com/c/?type=fundraiser&b=2313&cur_website=basefor the St. Anthony fundraiser!
As always, donations of paper towels, hand sanitizer and Kleenex are greatly appreciated.
Uniforms
Please take a moment to review the uniform guidelines, as many students are arriving out of uniform. Please note that the uniform has not changed and these guidelines are available in the agenda, at the office, and on the school website.. These guidelines will be enforced. Thanks for your cooperation.
NUTS,NUTS,NUTS!
Please be advised that St. Anthony's is a nut free school. Please be diligent when packing your child's lunch. Any peanut or tree nut products should not be brought into the school.