June 6- June 10


Students have spent this week working on their adventure boat stories and some of them are really taking off.  Next week, if they finish early they will begin to type their work into a google document for practice.  Speaking about typing, students were introduced to the web-based program Dance Mat Typing.  It is free and online and is a fun way to begin to learn how to type using the correct fingers.  


In Math, students have been reviewing addition and subtraction equations, watching for the appropriate sign in order to perform the correct operation.  It has been joyful to watch and experience as they grow in their confidence in applying the skills they have learned to this work.


We had our final in-line skating session this week and students had an opportunity to skate with the gym lights off and have some fun disco lights to see by.  They have done an amazing job of learning how to skate or advance their skating skills.  I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the students are now asking for in-line skates at home.  Wink…wink…  When we were not skating in the gym, students were outside for tag games and an introduction to kick ball.  


In science, we have continued our conversation about small crawling and flying animals and the different roles they play in our world.  Pollinators, decomposers and predators all have important jobs in the world to help keep everything balanced.  Students watched videos, listened to stories and then drew a landscape.  Then they added different creatures, insects and animals to show how this ecosystem works together. 


Upcoming Events

Wednesday June 15 - Return all library books today

Thursday June 16 - After school BBQ and art display

Thursday June 23 - Sports Day and Fun Lunch

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