Hello Families!
Important Dates:June 3rd - 6th - Coulee School *A Sign Up Genius was sent home through CBE messenger
June 27th - Last Day of School
June 28th - Non- Instructional Day (No school)
Important Information:
We start Coulee school on Monday! We will be going to the Coulee each day on Monday through Thursday. Please dress for the weather. It would probably be a good idea to apply sunscreen before coming to school these days, as well as bringing a hat, water bottles and pocket snacks. Please keep in mind that we don't want to have too much in our backpacks as they can start to get very heavy.
Our Learning:
Literacy:
- This week was LitCon 2024 hosted by the Calgary Public Library. We attended two sessions: Art Inspired by Land and Story as well as Christina Quintero and "The Only Way to Make Break."
- During these sessions, we participated in a guided art lessons and Christina Quintero was able to read her book as well as talk about becoming a published author at the age of 45.
- We were able to ask questions and share our enjoyment of both sessions!
- In writing, we learned how to use our 5 senses to write a list poem.
Math:
- In math, we participated in a problem solving tasks that went home in your blue folders.
- In grade two, we began learning about fractions and how to represent a whole divided into different parts.
- We learned how to represent the different parts into fractions and then compare a variety of fractions. We continue to strengthen our understanding our fractions after Coulee school.
- In grade one, we began measurement and compared objects around the room by shorter, longer, taller, wider, etc.
- We then began using non- standard units of measurement to measure things around environment.
- We finished up our Mars inquiry by adding to our Mars art how we might add the components of Earth to Mars in order for us to live there.
- We drew scientific drawings with labels to explain our thinking.
- As May is Asian Heritage month, we participated in two sessions hosted by Jube School!
- One session provided us with an opportunity to participate in a guided drawing with Rozzie Lee. Ask your child what we drew. We were so proud of our work. Rozzie helped us to understand how art allowed her to connect with her Chinese culture and find a sense of community.
- We also learned a Chinese dance with Jinjin Du. We followed along with the steps and were definitely exhausted by the end.
- On Monday we went to the Coulee and practiced our journalling skills of looking deeply! See pictures below.
