April 27th

Upcoming Events:
- May 2nd: Hats ON! for Mental Health Day
- May 7th: Music Monday
- May 9th: Rm 21 Field trip 
- May 10th: Rm 20 Field trip
- May 16th: Parent Council
- May 18th: PD Day

Weekend Homework
Please play any Math games we have learned so far. There is no weekend journal entry this weekend. If you did not finish the weekend journal entry of last week then, have it done.

Music Monday:

Please join us on Monday, May 7th to celebrate Music Monday! We will be performing a concert at 10:30am outside on the hill behind the school. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the concert comfortably. 

Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc) and has a water bottle. In the event that the weather is not cooperative,

 we will let you know about an alternate performance date. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, May 7th.

Field Trip:
Our classes will be going on a field trip. The field trip forms has been emailed to you or will be done shortly. Your child will also have a copy to share with you. Please return the forms as soon as possible. Please have your child dress for the weather and have appropriate footwear as there will be lots of outdoor exploration. Thank you!

Volunteers Needed!
* We are looking for parent volunteers for our field trip on May 9th for Rm 21 to Reader Rock Garden. This will be a all day field trip from 9:10am - 3:30pm. Please email us if you would be available. 

* We are in need of parent volunteers to help us with a art project in the afternoon from May 14th to May 17th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Our classes were chosen to participate in Calgary International Children Festival by having our artwork displayed in downtown Calgary. Volunteers will be in the classroom to help us with the working in small groups to paint different panels that reflect the concept of "Wonders of the World". Students are contributing to the community by taking part in this Public Art. Through the process, they will explore Alberta's identity and themselves as part of a bigger community. 

* We are also looking for volunteers to help us out with our Plants and Animals Science unit. We are in the midst of gathering materials for planting. If you are able to share your expertise about plants, or volunteer your time to plant with us, please let us know. We plan to weed and plant during the month of May.
We are looking for donations such as:
- seeds or bulbs
-gardening gloves
- mini pots
- soil

Physical Education
On Monday, Coach Willie from First Serve Tennis came and taught our classes tennis. He taught us about ball control, proper gripping on the racket, and serving. He emphasized on skills and attitudes in teamwork and appreciation for the sport.





Social Studies

Students did a critical thinking challenge on examining clues to determine which event it is related to. They accessed their Google slides and looked at currency, photos, maps, a video, and facts to help them rationalize their responses. Please ask your child to show you the clues and have them explain this reason.






http://calgarykidsfest.ca/public/


Calgary Kidfest Art/Social Studies

Our students have been given a great opportunity to display a large art piece for the Calgary International Children's Festival. It shall be displayed at Carne Building as shown below. This will be at the entrance of the festival The students will be painting 8 large wooden panels. 


Students have been brainstorming about what they think about when they hear the words "wonder" and "Alberta". This year's Kidfest theme is about Wonders in the World and how we are all connected.

Extra Art Supplies: If possible could the following supplies be donated to us to complete this massive project.
-acrylic paint
-paintbrushes
-sharpies
-smocks (If your child would like to bring their own art smock that is fine too, just have thir name on it so it can be returned)


Math


For Grade 3: Students will understand fractions as a part of a whole
For Grade 4: Students will compare and order fractions Also relate decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.

For more information about the curriculum and access parent resources, please visit http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/grade3_math.html

"I am looking at the cards to make fractions. I see
9 boxes are blue so it is 9/10. 1/10 is white." ~A

"Look! 1/4 and 1/4 is equal to 1/10 +1/10 +1/10 +1/10" ~ J

Water Walk

Wednesday Math Game

April 19th

Important Information and Updates:
- PD Day on April 20th. No School
- Tennis Expert will be coming in on April 23rd to teach our class tennis skills.
- April Assembly on Tuesday April 24th
- Spirit Day - Superhero Day on April 26th
- Water Walk on Friday April 27th

Our class is going on a field trip to the Reader Rock Garden on May 9th (Room 21) and May 10 (Room 20). We are looking for volunteers to make this trip successful. We are looking for minimum 5 volunteers to make this trip successful. If you are interested in volunteering with us from 9:10 to 3:00pm on the dates indicated, please email your child's classroom teacher.

Club Information:

Drama Club

Practice is on Mondays at lunch. Students who are interested in helping out with the backdrop and get the props prepared, they have attended a meeting on Thursday for more information. 

Lego Club

Students in Grades 1,2, and 3 are invited to come to the Learning Commons at second recesses every Thursday for 5 weeks to build and play. It starts on Thursday April 26^th where you will get one day to plan, 3 days to build, and 1 day to present. The criteria for the invention are that it needs to be portable, purposeful, and cool. Leadership Club will be there to support you. 

Folding/Reading Club 

Students in Division 2 (Grades 3-6) are invited to join us in the second recess to do origami, read books, or do some homework. This club is for you to have a quiet space to work and read. This club will start on Wednesday April 25^th in the Learning Commons. The maximum number of participants is 20.

Nature/Animal Club

Grades 1-3 are invited to Nature/Animal Club every Thursday at lunch from 12:10-1:05pm in Room 6 to learn more about the different animals. Please bring your lunch. Leadership Club will lead the kids into doing arts and crafts related to the different types of animals. The sign up sheet will be available next to the library. This club will start on April 26^th to May 17^th.


Wonder:
"In my opinion the book Wonder teaches us how to respect people's differences, and to be kind to everyone you meet. I strongly believe we shouldn't judge people by their appearance. I also would recommend reading this book to everyone to learn about how bad bullying can effect someone's life. Those are my opinions about the book and why it's a wonderis!" ~ M.

"In my opinion I think that Wonder is a book worth recommending. Did you know that Wonder is the best book in the world? One reason I think this is that Wonder is very unique. It is a one and only of it's kind, it tells a story of a boy with face deformation who faces lots of troubles. Most importantly Wonder has won lots of awards. A few of the awards are E.B White read aloud award winner, An Ira-CBC Teachers Choice and more! I hope you now think that Wonder is a book worth recommending." ~ J

Weekend Journal Prompt:
For those who handed in their weekend, this weekend journal prompt is glued into their book for reflection. If not, here is this weekend journal prompt.

We want to explore the diversity of our classroom. Here are some potential questions you can answer. Please answer one to the best of your ability Be descriptive and support your thinking.
1. Culture is part of identity. What traditions, beliefs, languages, and customs do you follow with your family that influence your cultural identity?
2. Can you tell me a story using your family's last name? (Where it came from, its origin, language, etc.)
3. What story or memory do you or your parents have that reflect your family history?

Mathematics:
Grade 3 students was problem solving using estimation explain their answers using reasoning. Here is a snapshot of their work to estimate the jar in the middle. Using the jars on the side as reference, students are able to provide more accurate estimation and rationale. 

Math Game this week

April 13

Updates:
- We are suppose to have SoundKreations residency but unfortunately the instructor is ill. For more information, please read our school weekly message.
- April 18th - Parent Council at 6:30pm
- April 20th - PD Day. No School.
- April 26th - Superhero Spirit Day
- April 27th - Water Walk (We are accepting donations up to the 27th)

Technology Friday:

Thank you parents for all your support on Technology Friday. Students worked hard to earn all the "gotcha" tickets. Students had the opportunity to use ozobots where they get to experience computer coding.

Social Studies:
Students are studying Alberta's identity. What makes our province unique. Please talk to your child explain to you on what they learned this week and what they want to learn about. Please support your child with the research on one of the historical, cultural, or recreational site to enrich our learning experience in the classroom.

Room 20 had a guest speaker to share some Indigenous games in relations to the culture and mathematics. Students will share their learning with Room 21.

Math:
In class, we have been solving division problems and continue to talk about how it is related to multiplication, addition, and subtraction. Students have been using various strategies to support their understanding such as: Stamp Game, Division Bead Board, Long Division Bead Board, objects, pictures, and mental math. Please review and continue playing the math games to help your child with their math skills.

Literacy and Weekend Journal Entry
We have finished the book Wonder this week. We will be starting the next book, Auggie and Me - three wonder stories. In your opinion, would you recommend the book, Wonder to a friend or relative to read?

Here is the criteria for Opinion writing for this entry that students are familiar with.

Opinion writing checklist	Not Yet	Starting to	Yes
I told my reader my opinion in the introduction.
I wrote a beginning to hook my audience.
I wrote 2 reasons or examples to explain about Wonder
I wrote supporting sentences (2 minimum) to help me explain my reasons.
I wrote a concluding sentence to end my paragraph.
I used what I know to help me with spelling (dictionary and word work) to help me edit.
I have different punctuation in my paragraph (! ? . )

Math Game and update

Mid-Week Update
Students have been working hard to earn their "gotcha tickets" and they voted to have Tech Friday. We will be having our Tech Friday on April 13th in the morning. Students will be exploring ozobots and access to other digital devices during the assigned time. They are all expected to be good digital citizens and follow the expectations outlined in the Digital Citizenship agreement that they have signed at the beginning of the school year. Many of the students have the agreement signed. If not, you can access it through the CBE website or email one of us.

We do have devices for them during this time to explore. Students who decides to bring their devices to the school will be responsible for their own belongings.


Math Game
Math Game this week. Students are encouraged to play the math games throughout the week. They are welcome to play the previous games too. Learning and building math fluency skills through games is a fun way to learn! If you need materials such as a deck of cards or dice, please let us know and we shall send it home with your child.

Weekly Message

Updates and Information
- Monday April 9th is Music Sharing Class
- Water Walk on April 27th
- Sound Kreations Residency dates are:
Rm 20 is on April 16, 18, and 19th
Rm 21 is on April 12, 13, and 17th

Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear during our dance residency. They are encouraged to bring a water bottle to keep them hydrated throughout the session. 


Club Information:
Drama Club on Monday
Leadership Club on Tuesday
Lunch Monitor Club will be effect on Monday

Message from Me to We Club

We Walk for Water

Every day, girls must walk hours to collect clean water. We’re the generation who can change this.

$25 gives someone clean water for life.

On Friday April 27^th, students will walk around the school for 20 minutes to increase awareness of the global water crisis.

In order to avoid wasting water and taking away from the purpose of the walk, we will fill jugs with rocks and have students take turns carrying the heavy jugs.

We are asking for students to help by bringing in empty milk or juice jugs (1L or more) by next week for us to fill with rocks in preparation for the walk.

We are also encouraging every student participating to bring a loonie to school some time before or on April 27^th so that each class can work towards raising $25 to help give a person clean water for life.

For more information on the Water Walk, please visit: https://www.we.org/we-schools/program/campaigns/we-walk-for-water/

Thanks,

Me to We Club