Our Learning This Week...
It is hard to believe that the month of May is now passed. As we look foward with anticipation and excitement to the month of June, here's a look at our learning this past week : )
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In language arts students have continued to hone their elaboration skills learning a variety of new vocabulary words to use in their writing in place of more general or ordinary terms. Students listened to a video about 'triple scoop' words and brainstormed a list of words that can be used in place of more everyday words. For example, in place of the word 'big' students can use 'huge, enormous, gigantic, humungous, ginormous' to make their writing more interesting and engaging.
Students also learned about the different sounds for the /-ed/ suffix: -t, -d and -ed (-ud). Students watched a video explaining the different cues or clues that let us know when to use each sound. Students also worked in small groups to sort words by the type of /-ed/ sound in each and completed a sorting sheet to further reinforce their understanding.
In math, we finished off our unit on measurement with an outdoor scavenger hunt. Students were given a variety of measurement criteria and had to find examples to match that criteria around the school. For example, students were asked to find something that is taller than the flag pole, use blocks to find objects of a certain length or height and compare the distance between various objects on the playground.
In science, students continued to work on a Signs of Spring activity showing their understanding of what happens in the springtime.
They also continued to monitor and record the growth of their seeds noting any changes that they observed.
Lastly, students completed an activity on animals and their environments. Students selected an animal native to Alberta and illustrated the environment that the animal lives in. They then labelled examples of the food, shelter and water sources available in that environment to meet the needs of the animal.
In gym, students continued to learn about soccer. They focused on passing and shooting using proper form.
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Google Classroom is available for students to access. Below are instructions for logging in.
Please note that the use of activities in our Google Classroom is optional. These are not assigned, but are offered as extra 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. If you need your child's email or password information let me know. I can resend it.
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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:
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- Healthy Hunger website: www.healthyhunger.ca.
- Please see the step by step ordering instructions.
- June 19 - Mucho Burrito
Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember:
June 3 - Library Day (last day to sign out books for the year)
June 6 - Crazy Hair Day
June 13 - Treat Day (School-Council) - George's Cookies!!!! YUM!!!!
June 19 - Fun Lunch (Mucho Burrito)
June ?? - Play Day (TBD)
June 26 - Last Day of School/Early Dismissal (12:15pm)
June 26 - Report Cards available in PowerSchool
June 27 - Appeals Day/No School
