Today is the last day of May. Can you believe that tomorrow is June?
We are working on writing riddles about objects or places that we know. We are writing 3 detailed clues in hopes that others will be able to make a guess.
In Math, we worked on writing word problems. This was a lot of fun as they kids became very creative.
Today in gym we played scooter hockey which was so much fun and good exercise.
I am sending home a copy of our class picture.
Tuesday 31 May 2016
Friday 27 May 2016
May 27
Happy Friday Families!
This morning we had our final visit with baby Nova, her Mom Megan and Dad Jack. We are so that this is our last visit but we look forward to seeing her on the playground with her brothers and watching her grow.
Your child will be coming home with a Roots of Empathy Certificate.
We had an assembly this morning and we learned a lot about bugs.
Have a wonderful weekend.
This morning we had our final visit with baby Nova, her Mom Megan and Dad Jack. We are so that this is our last visit but we look forward to seeing her on the playground with her brothers and watching her grow.
Your child will be coming home with a Roots of Empathy Certificate.
We had an assembly this morning and we learned a lot about bugs.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Garden Bed Planting with Eco Team
A Message from the EcoTeam, regarding our Garden Bed Planting event: Our special event on Saturday willl need to be postponed due to rain. The forecast reads a very high Percent of Precipitation, and the rains are expected to go all weekend. With that in mind, planting will be very difficult.
So, because of the rain, we will be inviting students to help us plant, instead, on Wednesday at lunch time and after school. If families and members of the community want to join us, they are welcome to stop by at 11:15, but they must let Ms. Goldberg know.
Please contact Ms. Goldberg at amgoldberg@cbe.ab.ca .
Thursday 26 May 2016
May 26
Today was a great day. I have finished my reading tests and am back doing guided reading. Today we learned about the saying "I have a bone to pick". We listened to a story balled Big Al and then we wrote about something like and then we had choose something we did not like about the story or something we would change.
We had music this morning. Hayden and Kale got to choose a song to listen to as a way of celebrating their recent birthdays. We also learned a new song called Hey Brother.
After lunch we learned a new math strategy which we call in the middle. Here is the question. Please ask your child how they would use the strategy in the middle to solve this question. 6+8.
We went outside for gym and played kickball and then we worked with our 3/4 buddies on our Bee projects. We are starting a project called "If I were a bee I would want you to know........."
Tomorrow is our final visit with baby Nova.
Have a wonderful evening.
We had music this morning. Hayden and Kale got to choose a song to listen to as a way of celebrating their recent birthdays. We also learned a new song called Hey Brother.
After lunch we learned a new math strategy which we call in the middle. Here is the question. Please ask your child how they would use the strategy in the middle to solve this question. 6+8.
We went outside for gym and played kickball and then we worked with our 3/4 buddies on our Bee projects. We are starting a project called "If I were a bee I would want you to know........."
Tomorrow is our final visit with baby Nova.
Have a wonderful evening.
Wednesday 25 May 2016
May 25
Yellowfish Road painting project was a huge success. Thank you to Mrs. Hanney, Mrs. Herbert and Mr. Gugojl for volunteering today. After a little bit of practice we definitely improved our artistic creations. Please check out our classroom webpage for pictures.
Kindergarten and new family orientation in gym tomorrow at 6pm
Friday is trout release day at Sibbald Meadows Pond at 2:30pm.
Eco Team event on Saturday. Here is a message from the Eco Team:
Kindergarten and new family orientation in gym tomorrow at 6pm
Friday is trout release day at Sibbald Meadows Pond at 2:30pm.
Eco Team event on Saturday. Here is a message from the Eco Team:
The EcoTeam is excited to invite you to our next event, to inaugurate our garden beds, this Saturday! We plan to plant the plants, and water the garden. We invite families, and members of the community, to join us. We thank The Calgary Foundation Neighbour Grants for this opportunity to see our wish, of growing vegetables to serve the community, come alive! Please let Ms. Goldberg know if you are able to attend or lend a hand in any way – amgoldberg@cbe.ab.ca. Bring a hand shovel and a small watering can, if you have one! The event will probably last only 1 hour, or so, so please arrive on time!
In gym we are learning to play kick ball. This is a lot of fun and it sure is great to be outside.
Have a wonderful evening.
Tuesday 17 May 2016
May 17
This afternoon we had a practice lockdown. It was a surprise lockdown which I did not know about. The kids did amazing. They moved to our safety spot quickly and quietly.
For writer's workshop we will be working on writing responses to stories we hear. I read the book Say Hello to Zorro and the kids are working on creating a spinning wheel that discusses the characters, setting and plot. We are working on summarizing stories and writing about the main events that take place.
This afternoon in math we did Mathletics. This was a huge hit!
Family dance is Thursday evening.
No school Friday or Monday.
June 9, 13 and 14 we will be working with an artist in residence Jenny Dale. Dads, please note. Your father's day present will be a few days late :)
For writer's workshop we will be working on writing responses to stories we hear. I read the book Say Hello to Zorro and the kids are working on creating a spinning wheel that discusses the characters, setting and plot. We are working on summarizing stories and writing about the main events that take place.
This afternoon in math we did Mathletics. This was a huge hit!
Family dance is Thursday evening.
No school Friday or Monday.
June 9, 13 and 14 we will be working with an artist in residence Jenny Dale. Dads, please note. Your father's day present will be a few days late :)
Monday 16 May 2016
May 16
We had the most amazing experience today. We had the opportunity to skype with my brother in law who is currently working in Fort Mac. We were able to ask him questions about the destruction he sees and what it is like being there to help.
This morning we talked about our amazing weekends. We are still working on poetry writing during writer's workshop.
In music we practice our song that we wrote about Fort Mac. Hopefully we will be able to record it and showcase it on our school website. Last week I added some new pictures to our classroom website.
After lunch we worked on our math. Grade 2s are still working on double digit additon and subtraction.
In gym we started to learn the rules for Kickball.
Just a reminder there is no school this Friday or Monday.
Have a wonderful evening.
This morning we talked about our amazing weekends. We are still working on poetry writing during writer's workshop.
In music we practice our song that we wrote about Fort Mac. Hopefully we will be able to record it and showcase it on our school website. Last week I added some new pictures to our classroom website.
After lunch we worked on our math. Grade 2s are still working on double digit additon and subtraction.
In gym we started to learn the rules for Kickball.
Just a reminder there is no school this Friday or Monday.
Have a wonderful evening.
Wednesday 11 May 2016
May 11
Tomorrow is our in school field trip with Teacher's Pet. We will be making butterflies out of soap. Cannot wait. This is going to be so much fun.
This morning we also had a presentation from Yellowfish Road. The kids did a great job listening. The presenter told me she was able to do things with my class that she is not usually able to do with kids so young. They were so amazing that she decided to take things to the next level using costumes and props.
Today we had our spring pictures taken. We had both individual and a group picture taken.
We are currently working with Mrs. McBride on writing a song about Fort McMurray. We are changing the words to the song He Hoy by the Lumineers. Mrs. McBride is so talented and I heard the song for the first time today. I may have had a few tears in my eyes :)
Also we are still collecting Change for Change for Fort Mac. We are also starting a bottle drive with all proceeds going to the Red Cross. Please bring in any bottles that can be returned to the recycling depot. Also, please make sure the bottles are well washed. Thank you for your support.
Have a wonderful evening.
This morning we also had a presentation from Yellowfish Road. The kids did a great job listening. The presenter told me she was able to do things with my class that she is not usually able to do with kids so young. They were so amazing that she decided to take things to the next level using costumes and props.
Today we had our spring pictures taken. We had both individual and a group picture taken.
We are currently working with Mrs. McBride on writing a song about Fort McMurray. We are changing the words to the song He Hoy by the Lumineers. Mrs. McBride is so talented and I heard the song for the first time today. I may have had a few tears in my eyes :)
Also we are still collecting Change for Change for Fort Mac. We are also starting a bottle drive with all proceeds going to the Red Cross. Please bring in any bottles that can be returned to the recycling depot. Also, please make sure the bottles are well washed. Thank you for your support.
Have a wonderful evening.
Tuesday 10 May 2016
Message from the eco team
The EcoTeam is excited to invite you to our next event, to inaugurate our garden beds, on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 1:00 pm. We plan to plant the plants, and water the garden. We invite families, and members of the community, to join us. We thank The Calgary Foundation Neighbour Grants for this opportunity to see our wish, of growing vegetables to serve the community, come alive! Please let Ms. Goldberg know if you are able to attend or lend a hand in any way – amgoldberg@cbe.ab.ca. Bring a hand shovel and a small watering can, if you have one! The event will probably last only 1 hour, or so, so please arrive on time!
May 10
Tomorrow is picture day!
Tomorrow at 8:30 am we have our yellowfish road presentation. So far we have 2 parents who are able to volunteer for our painting day on May 25.
Today we had a practice evacuation. We left the building quickly and quietly and walked over to the church. The kids did great!
I have started testing everyone's reading as I get ready to write report cards. Its hard to believe that there is only 32 days of school left before summer holidays. If you have any questions about where your child is academically at this point in the year please do not hesitate to email me.
Grade 2s please please practice adding 10's, 20s etc to double digit numbers. Please explain to your parents, "what happens to a number when you add 20 to it. For example how will the number 32 change when you add 20 to it".
We have been working on writing 2 word line poems. They kids seems to really be enjoying this poetry unit.
We are collecting change for the red cross and the Fort McMurray evacuees. Any contributions are welcome.
Have a wonderful evening.
Tomorrow at 8:30 am we have our yellowfish road presentation. So far we have 2 parents who are able to volunteer for our painting day on May 25.
Today we had a practice evacuation. We left the building quickly and quietly and walked over to the church. The kids did great!
I have started testing everyone's reading as I get ready to write report cards. Its hard to believe that there is only 32 days of school left before summer holidays. If you have any questions about where your child is academically at this point in the year please do not hesitate to email me.
Grade 2s please please practice adding 10's, 20s etc to double digit numbers. Please explain to your parents, "what happens to a number when you add 20 to it. For example how will the number 32 change when you add 20 to it".
We have been working on writing 2 word line poems. They kids seems to really be enjoying this poetry unit.
We are collecting change for the red cross and the Fort McMurray evacuees. Any contributions are welcome.
Have a wonderful evening.
Monday 9 May 2016
Volunteer tea
Volunteer Tea
Thursday, May 19th
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cranston School Gymnasium
We love our volunteers and want to make sure they are celebrated and know how much they mean to us! Without volunteers, there are many, many things that could not happen in our amazing school.
Yellowfish Road information
YFR Blog Post:
Over the next few weeks our classroom is going to be participating in the Yellow Fish Road Project. This non-profit organization seeks to educate students and their communities about the effect of pollution in the storm water drainage system upon the river ecosystems that surround us. As part of our work in this Canada wide initiative we will going out in our community and painting "Yellow Fish" on the storm drains as a reminder to everyone, that what we put down the storm drain goes straight out to our river water. In order to do this project we will require approximately 4 volunteers on the afternoon of May 25 to help lead small groups of students in carrying out the painting and distribution of Yellow Fish Road door hangers. If you are available to help us, please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible. Thank you!
If you are interested in volunteering please email me at klsloane@cbe.ab.ca.
Thank you.
Thursday 5 May 2016
May 5
I was away this morning but I got an amazing report from the substitute teacher. The kids were great.
This afternoon we worked with our grade 3/4 buddies on making posters to send our thoughts to the people in Fort McMurray. We will post pictures of our posters on twitter. We also brainstomred a list of ideas for things that we can do to help the people who have been evacuated.
We also did a guided drawing this afternoon and labelled the parts of the plant.
Picture day is Wednesday May 11. A form was sent home today.
Also today is arbor day. All grade ones will be coming home with a tree.
Have a wonderful evening.
This afternoon we worked with our grade 3/4 buddies on making posters to send our thoughts to the people in Fort McMurray. We will post pictures of our posters on twitter. We also brainstomred a list of ideas for things that we can do to help the people who have been evacuated.
We also did a guided drawing this afternoon and labelled the parts of the plant.
Picture day is Wednesday May 11. A form was sent home today.
Also today is arbor day. All grade ones will be coming home with a tree.
Have a wonderful evening.
Monday 2 May 2016
May 2
Happy May. We sure are enjoying the warm weather. We had lots of fun playing frisbee bocce outside this afternoon.
It was great to hear about everyone's weekend. Sounds like there was a lot of outside time.
Today during writer's workshop we learned about Haiku poems. We reviewed syllables as this is extremely important to know when it comes to Haiku poems. Can you write a Haiku poem and post it on the blog. Remember the syllables are 5-7-5.
At 10:30 we started our Music Monday celebration. We met outside on the compound and sang peace songs. At 11:00 we sang the music Monday song We are one.
We had an Annie practice this afternoon. We are ready for our performances tomorrow. For the evening performance please remember to drop your child at 6:15 at the teacher parking lot doors. After the performance (whether you are staying for it or not) you will need to pick your child up at the classroom. When you drop your child off at 6:15 they are to come straight to the classroom.
In math we are still working on equals and not equal. Today we reviewed strategies for figuring our addition and subtraction questions. We talked about using what we know and building on that. For examples: using the doubles, using doubles plus 1, using subtraction for addition (Eden's favourite), and counting on or back.
It is going to be very hot this week and our classroom is a bit warm. Your child may want to have shorts in their backpack that they are able to change in to.
Wednesday is Wear a Hat day in support of Mental Health. Please feel free to have your child wear their favourite hat to school that day.
Have a wonderful evening.
It was great to hear about everyone's weekend. Sounds like there was a lot of outside time.
Today during writer's workshop we learned about Haiku poems. We reviewed syllables as this is extremely important to know when it comes to Haiku poems. Can you write a Haiku poem and post it on the blog. Remember the syllables are 5-7-5.
At 10:30 we started our Music Monday celebration. We met outside on the compound and sang peace songs. At 11:00 we sang the music Monday song We are one.
We had an Annie practice this afternoon. We are ready for our performances tomorrow. For the evening performance please remember to drop your child at 6:15 at the teacher parking lot doors. After the performance (whether you are staying for it or not) you will need to pick your child up at the classroom. When you drop your child off at 6:15 they are to come straight to the classroom.
In math we are still working on equals and not equal. Today we reviewed strategies for figuring our addition and subtraction questions. We talked about using what we know and building on that. For examples: using the doubles, using doubles plus 1, using subtraction for addition (Eden's favourite), and counting on or back.
It is going to be very hot this week and our classroom is a bit warm. Your child may want to have shorts in their backpack that they are able to change in to.
Wednesday is Wear a Hat day in support of Mental Health. Please feel free to have your child wear their favourite hat to school that day.
Have a wonderful evening.
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