Our Learning This Week...

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Hello Everyone! What an amazing performance by the students at EMJ last night and.  especially our very own Grade Ones! They were fantastic! Keep reading to see what else we have been up to this week : ) 

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In language arts we have been learning about 'how-to' or procedural writing. To start we talked about why we write-- to entertain, inform, teach, instruct etc. Then we looked specifically at giving instructions. The students gave me the steps to make a Wow butter and jam sandwich with some hilarious results! Then we made popcorn and the students worked in groups to write down and draw the steps to make popcorn. We also ate some popcorn so that made it even more fun! 








In math, we have continued to learn about counting collections of objects and representing those numbers in a variety of ways. We also started learning how to estimate. Students learned that an estimate is a 'smart guess'. For example, when shown a jar of jelly beans a smart guess would be 100 or 200 depending on the size of the jar because jelly beans are small so you can fit many of them in a jar. Students looked at different pictures, estimated the number of objects and then worked through a set of clues to determine the actual amount. Estimating is a very important skill when it comes to counting and later on for addition and subtraction.




In science, students finished a building project using a variety of materials to design a house. They had to perform certain physical actions (bending, cutting, stretching, twisting, breaking) to turn each material into a different part of their house. They then looked at how that action affected the length, area, weight, texture and shape of the material used. 





In gym, we have been learning skills for volleyball using balloons. Students have learned how to use various body parts to keep the balloon in the air and how to pass the balloon back and forth with a partner. 




Important Information & Reminders:

Upcoming Spirit Days - Below are the dates for some upcoming spirit days that we are having at EMJ to spread some joy and excitement during these last few weeks leading up to the winter break!

  • Friday Dec 13th - Ugly Sweater/Holiday sweater Day
  • Thursday Dec 19th - Pajama Day 
  • Friday Dec 20th - Anything Holiday/Winter Goes!- Dress in whatever winter or holiday garb you feel like to celebrate the last day before the break.
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Winter Market - EMJ is excited to host our annual Winter Market again this year! Organized and run by our Paced Learning Programming students in Grades 4, 5, and 6, the event was a great success last year, and we are thrilled to bring it back. We’ll be kicking off our store during the Gingerbread House Decorating Night on December 12th, giving families a chance to shop for special items. 

The students will also organize shopping times during school hours, where each class can visit the market between December 16th and December 20th. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for students to purchase gifts for family and friends at a minimal cost, with all items priced at one dollar. Some smaller items will be bundled together into a single package. Our goal is for each student to have the opportunity to purchase five gifts. However, this will depend on the number of donations we receive. We kindly ask that you do not purchase new items for the store. Items for sale at the Winter Market should be gently used or previously loved donations that you are willing to part with for a good cause. 


How You Can Help 

To ensure the success of the Winter Market, we are seeking donations of good-quality items suitable for students to purchase. Please note that we cannot accept used personal hygiene items, food, used clothing, or earrings. Additionally, we ask that you refrain from sending large items due to limited storage space. Please remember that your donation may be gifted back to you! 


Suggested donation items include: 

- Pet toys 

- Books 

- Kids’ toys 

- Cups 

- Ornaments 

- Trinket boxes 

- Candles and candle holders 

- Suit Ties 

- Purses 

- Games 

- Sports items 


*A list of more gift ideas will be posted in the upcoming weeks.


Donation Timeline 

We will be accepting donations from November 20th to December 4th. In addition to gift items, we are also looking for gift bags, wrapping paper, and gift tags. Donations can be brought to Room 5. Proceeds from the Winter Market will go towards supporting the Calgary Food Bank. 


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 403-777-8500 or email Ms. Peterson at cjpeterson@cbe.ab.ca. 


Mom's Pantry Fundraiser Info:

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Google Classroom is now available for students to access. Below are instructions for how to login. 



Please note that the use of activities in our Google Classroom is optional. These are not assigned, but are offered as optional activities that can support some of the learning we are doing in class. We will also be using the websites during class throughout the year at different times. If you have trouble logging in or questions about the classroom, let me know. Your child's email and password were sent home this past Monday. 

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Login Instructions: Logging in the first time...

1. Go to classroom.google.com

2. Click Go to Classroom

3. Enter the email address for your Classroom account. (I will email this to you).

4. Click Next.

5. Enter your password. (Everyone's password is: 12345678)

6. Click Next.

7. If there is a welcome message, review it.

8. Click Accept.

9. If you're using a Google Workspace, click I'm a Student.

10. Click Get Started.


Here is a video that also explains the process:

https://youtu.be/agF_V9sxsWw


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Fun Lunch - Below are the links to the Healthy Hunger website and instructions on how to set up your account. 

Upcoming Fun Lunch Dates:
  • Dec 12- Pizza Hut


Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember:

Dec. 12 - Gingerbread House Decorating Night 

Dec. 12 - Fun Lunch (Pizza Hut)

Dec. 13 - Ugly Sweater/Holiday Sweater Spirit Day

Dec. 19 - PJ Day

Dec. 20 - Anything Holiday Goes! 

Dec. 20 - Last day of classes before break

Dec. 21-Jan. 5 - Winter Break/No School

Jan 1 - Happy New Year!

Jan. 6 - Classes Resume



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