January 19, 2018

Upcoming Dates and Information
- January 25th: Parent-teacher conference. You can book the conference in our school website.
- January 26th: PD Day. No school

Literacy
This week students analyzed various fairytales to learn about character and character traits. They worked with a partner and in small groups to discuss the similarities and differences in stories.



Science
Scientists in School came to our class this week and did some cool activities on light and shadow. Please ask your child what they learned this week. Some of the terms to review are: angle of incidence and angle of reflection, rays, reflection, refraction, fibre optic, transparent, translucent, and opaque.


Students will continue to work on their photography project all next week in relations to light and shadow. They are encouraged to bring their object to school to document their learning. We are looking for flashlights that we can borrow next week for this project if possible.


Math
Students continued to explore multiplication this week by examining multiplication chart for patterns, Lego activities, Montessori Multiplication board, Pythagoras board, Muggins, and Mondrian Art. Students are encouraged to review and practice their multiplication facts. As an extension, they can challenge themselves to learn how division is related to multiplication.



Health
We have been reading "Wonder" and we are on Page 30 this week. Here are some guiding questions to discuss with your child:
- Why does August need to go to school and take the tour?
- How do August's mom and dad view him?
- August says, "The only reason I'm not ordinary is because no one else sees me the same way." Why?
- Why was Auggie upset when he first visited the school?


Leadership Club
Meeting on Tuesday at lunch in the Learning Commons

Me to WE Club

ME to WE is leading another campaign which will take place on Wednesday, January 31. 

This time it is WE are Silent and all students are encouraged to participate. Take a vow of silence to turn up the volume on the struggles of young people fighting for their basic human rights, such as access to clean water and education. Everyone deserves the chance to live the life they choose - not one chosen for them by poverty, illiteracy and happenstance. 

                         Their voices matter. Your voice matters. How will you use it?

Pick up your pledge form during lunch next week and let your silence make an impact. 

Our younger students (K, Gr. 1/2) may want to take the pledge of silence for a single 45 minute block. Perhaps the Gr. 3/4 will take the pledge for the entire  morning. Maybe our Gr. 5/6's will strive to be silent for the entire school day. Listen for announcements beginning next week and plan to be part of this meaningful campaign.