April 19 - 22


What an exciting and busy week we have had.  We have been working on the following projects and concepts:


Our Math work continues with more strategies for subtraction.  The grade ones are continuing practice for counting back and number line.  This week we also looked at being able to subtract 0, 1 and 2 quickly.  The grade twos have begun a new strategy for two digit subtraction - decomposing numbers.  As this is a new and challenging concept, they have been working with numbers that do not require regrouping.


Our Science and Language Arts work on non-fiction research has continued this week.  Students finished with the book exploration and began working on the computers to learn more about their animal.  Appropriate website links, Epic books, and videos are posted in the google classrooms for students.  The researchers are learning to work collaboratively in order to gather information effectively.


In Phys Ed. We wrapped up our Curling unit.  As they became more proficient at making their rocks go the way they wanted, students developed their ability to be strategic in their sport.  They learned to consider if it would be better to aim for the house or to knock an opponent’s rock out.  It was so much fun to hear them strategies with their team.


We are hoping for more seasonal weather in the coming weeks as we have another coulee trip planned for the May 3rd.  If you have your clearance, please consider emailing me to join us for this event.



Upcoming Events

Monday April  25 - Home Reading  

Wednesday April 27 - Library exchange 

Thursday April 28 - Home Reading

Monday May 2 - Home Reading

Tuesday May 3 - Coulee Walk in the morning

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