Hola Parents and Guardians!

We are working on pattern word problems in Spanish. Students are working on finding the important words in the question to be able to understand how to complete the question. They are also tasked with explaining how they got to their answer, explaining the why.

We have had our third day of morning reading in Spanish. 15 minutes three times a week. They have to read the same book over six days and need to be reading the whole time. Today, was their first chance to share their book with a partner. Students are expected to be reading out loud the whole time to help grow their language skills. 

We had some time today to work on the chapter three book work for Fatty Legs. 

In art we continued our work on colour blending (specifically learning technique in shading and blending) and working with the colour wheel to select colour combinations with an informed eye.

We finished the day with more conversation around the boreal forest. 

Please see the following post with general school news.

November 2 - Extra Update

 Hola Parents and Guardians,

We are doing an extra update this week, because if the many absences today, due to the weather. 

We began a morning reading routine in Spanish today. This routine will take place 3 days per week in 2 week cycles. Students are working on reading out loud to refine pronunciation and employ decoding strategies, and working to understand a book of their choosing, at their level. This routine is strictly oral, and includes reading to themselves, reading the same book to a friend, reading to a small group, and discussing the book in Spanish. 

In Spanish class we worked to record our interviews, in which students interviewed themselves about eachother, as if they were interviewing a famous person. This brought together all the work we have been doing with descriptions. Ask your child to show you their interview (if finished) on Google Classroom! Students who finished this work moved onto a short reading followed by comprehension questions. 

In Math we continued to build our knowledge of number patterns, by working with T-tables to identify the terms of a pattern sequence and their value, and we practiced explaining this knowledge using mathematical terms in Spanish. 

In Literacy Circles, students finished reading chapter 3 of our novel "Fatty Legs" (available on Epic books to read at home to catch up, see google Classroom for login information) in their groups, and began their analysis work, the first of which is summarizing the chapter. 

In Science we did a little knowledge check-in about Organic waste and producers, consumers and decomposers.

Social Studies we began discussing the natural regions of Alberta, discussing what a natural region is, and then moving on to explore the first of our province's 6 regions: the Boreal Forest. 

Our class pictures were today, as well as the first day of picture retakes. Students who were absent today will be able to have their picture re-taken on November 3rd if needed. Class pictures will not be retaken. 

See you tomorrow!

Tuesday Nov 1

 In math we have worked with patterns and t charts. This is going well and we will continue with patterns for the next few weeks. 

In Spanish we are working in pairs to create a recorded interview. Students had time to work on their responses and practice. They are now at the recording stage and will be working on finishing this tomorrow. We are also starting a 15 minute Spanish reading session, three days a week. 

In science we talked about organic matter today.

In gym we continue to play and practice our soccer skills.

In English we did a whole class summary of chapter one from Fatty Legs. Keep working on the summarizing!!

PICTURE RETAKES

 School photos retakes were originally scheduled to happen on October 17 & 18 have been rescheduled to November 2 & 3.  If you would like your child to have photo retakes, please email your child's teacher to let them know. 

Class Photos will also happen on the November 2 for all classes with the exception of the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten group whose class photo will be taken on November 3.

Hola Parents and Guardians,

Our week was filled with more exciting learning. In Science we are talking about the roles of all living creatures in an ecosystem (producer, consumer, decomposer), as we build our knowledge of waste and how waste is created and dealt with on our planet (both animal and human waste). 

In Social Studies students required some extra time to complete our knowledge check-in for natural resources, but we will be swiftly moving forward into the natural regions of Alberta next week.  This exploration allows students to better connect with and reflect upon the land they live on, and its richness and beauty. 

In Math we continue to explore number patterns. This topic leads to the some pre-algebra explorations, and sets the foundation for addition and subtraction. Students should work on their basic mental math strategies for addition and subtraction (e.g., how do we quickly and mentally add number that would require carry-over such as 7 + 6, addition with 9, etc.) as well as working to memorize basic multiplication tables up to 10x10 at home, to prepare for upcoming math work which are also relevant to our current unit. 

In English, we continue to grapple with building a summary. We have added some short texts onto Google Classroom that you can use to support your child in their practice of summarizing at home. Formulating a beginning sentence, retelling the story/information in our own words, and picking out the most important information are processes and concepts students continue to need support with. 

In Spanish, we are practicing being interviewed about ourselves and interviewing others about themselves, leading up to an assignment which will have students record a video of their interview. We continue to do guided reading in Spanish every Thursday, and we ask that students DO NOT complete any RazKids book assignments at home, as these are assigned for reading during class. 

In Health we have been tackling the Seven Sacred Teachings. These teachings (respect, love, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth) come from the Anishinaabe people, but have been adopted by many other indigenous groups and indigenous organizations of Turtle Island. This week we concluded our conversation on love, and how we show love to ourselves (self-talk, reflecting and recognizing our strengths, etc.) and love (kindness) to others (our family, our friends, and people we do not know), as well as how we show love and care for nature. 

IMPORTANT UPDATES:

A reminder that Friday, October 28 is a non-instruction day with no school for all students.

With Halloween coming up, students are invited to wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31.  The costumes must be worn the whole day and must be appropriate for school environment meaning no violent or inappropriate content or messaging. Accessories such as swords, guns, knives, weapons etc. should not be brought to school.  As costumes should not impede learning, we ask that no mask even if it’s a half face mask be worn to school.  Those wanting to wear COVID masks are welcome to. Due to dietary restrictions and preferences, no food should be brought to school for sharing purposes.  While well intended, other non-food treats should also be not brought to school (goodie/loot bags).

School photos retakes were originally scheduled to happen on October 17 & 18 have been rescheduled to November 2 & 3.  If you would like your child to have photo retakes, please email your child's teacher to let them know. Class Photos will also happen on the November 2 for all classes with the exception of the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten group whose class photo will be taken on November 3.

Dalhousie students will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-day dance residency at school. Sound Kreations will be coming to dance with the students on November 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, and 22. Our students will be participating in a program called CubaNYC where a Spanish speaking instructor will focus on teaching the students hip hop and Latin street dance moves. The cost of this residency will be $7.26 per student which can be paid through your MYCBE account.  This fee is in the process of being posted and you should see it in the next couple of weeks. We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school.

Tuesday October 25 and Book Fair!

Hola Parents and Guardians!

In math, we are working on increasing and decreasing number patterns. Students have to identify the way that the pattern is changing and then explain the rule that the follows; including the number that is starts with and the amount that it changes by. Students have to use addition and subtraction to complete this task. 

In science, we have started Waste in our World and we have been having some very engaging conversations around what waste is, our role with what we waste,  and looking specifically at waste in nature.

In Spanish, students were introduced to an interview assignment that they will complete with a partner. They will continue to practice their description of themselves including their physical appearance their personality, as well as hobbies and other likes and dislikes. 

In English, students have been working on completing their book work with chapter one of Fatty Legs. They have to focus on how they organize their work while responding to questions about that novel that includes summarizing, making predictions about future chapters, and working with the vocabulary. They read chapter two today. 

In social, they continue to work on natural resources in Alberta. 

In art we have been working on blending colours. 

BOOK FAIR INFO:

We will be hosting a Scholastic book fair in November, with a virtual and in-person option.  The virtual fair will be active from November 18^th  – November 28^th 2022 inclusive.  

 

https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5184055

Students will also be able to purchase books and other items (posters/stationary etc.) in school. Like last year, we will be doing a preview for each class and then the following week students will be allowed to purchase items using CASH. 

THE GRADE 4 DATES: we will preview on Thursday the 17th of Nov and purchase the following Thursday, the 24th, first thing in the morning. 

DANCE RESIDENCY COMING TO DALHOUSIE!

Sound Kreations Dance

Dalhousie students will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-day dance residency at school. Sound Kreations will be coming to dance with the students on November 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, and 22. Our students will be participating in a program called CubaNYC where a Spanish speaking instructor will focus on teaching the students hip hop and Latin street dance moves. The cost of this residency will be $7.26 per student which can be paid through your MYCBE account. We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school.

Parent Teacher Conferences Survey

 

During the pandemic, many pieces shifted online, including Parent Teacher Conferences.  Some families indicated that they preferred them online as it allowed flexibility in timing and attendance.  We have formal opportunities for connections with families throughout the year.  Thank you for providing feedback for the format and method delivery of our conferences.  Please note that due to logistical parameters that are not in our control, we may not be able to implement all feedback.  Thank you for providing your input.  The survey will close October 28, 2022 at 4pm.