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Posted: February 14, 2010

Math Olympics

To celebrate the beginning of the 2010 Olympic Games, we participated in the Gretna Green Math Olympics.  Mrs. LeGresley and the boys and girls in 2M created an amazing flag representing our country.  Each square shows something interesting about Canada.  Drew created a cool mascot that is a maple leaf/beaver hockey player.  They were able to show the flag to their Dallas penpals over Skype and explain how it was created.  Ms. Manuel's class in Dallas even helped name the mascot - Pip!  Check out the video to see what a great time they had!

Posted: February 12, 2010

Measurement

We are starting a new unit in Math on Measurement.  In this unit, your child will be learning how to read a calendar and develop an understanding of linear measurement, distance around, and mass. The Learning Goals for this unit are to: read calendars to find the date and to learn about days and months; estimate, measure, and compare lengths and distances around objects using non-standard units, such as paper clips, straws, or Snap Cubes; estimate, measure, and compare masses using balance scales and non-standard units such as beads, blocks, or Snap Cubes; and to solve everyday problems about measurement.  

Posted: February 9, 2010

How to Make a Valentine Card by Jenna

                     How to Make a Valentine Card   Materials:  markers, pink and red paper, scissors, glue   Steps: 1. Get out materials. 2. Fold the red paper in half like a card. 3. Cut a half of a heart out of the pink paper (along the fold). 4. Fold the red piece of paper into a card. 5. Open the red paper and glue the pink heart in the middle of the page. 6. Decorate your card using the markers.  You could even write a poem. 7. Make sure you say who the card is from and to!

Posted: February 8, 2010

Organization Trait

This month, we are working on the Organization Trait.  Stories that are organized flow smoothly in an order that makes sense.  To check to see if your story is organized ask yourself these questions:   a) Do I have an opening that catches attention?  b)  Is my story easy to follow?  Does it make sense?            c)  Does my watermelon have seeds? (Do my supporting ideas connect to a main message?) d) Does my story have a good ending that ties everything together?  

Posted: February 8, 2010

The Groundhog's Story

Once upon a time there was a groundhog named Groundhoggy.  One morning he woke-up very nervous.  The reason he was so nervous is because today was Groundhog Day and Groundhog Day was very important to Groundhoggy.  He hopped out of bed, ran to the bathroom and took a bath.  Next he brushed his teeth.  Last, he got dressed.  His big day was about to begin!  He ran up his hole to look for his shadow.  At the same time, he crossed his fingers hoping that he wouldn't see his shadow.  He did not want 6 more weeks of winter. It was too cold!  But when he managed to get to the top, he didn't see a thing!  "Early Spring!" he yelled.  And that is the story of Groundhoggy.                                                                                   - by Isabella    

Posted: February 8, 2010

Tooth Trouble!

Guess what?  I lost a tooth last night! When I got into bed I said my prayers.  I wiggled my tooth a bit.  It was loose.  So I decided to go to the bathroom.  Before I knew it, my tooth was out!  "Dad" I called.  I went downstairs to show him my tooth. He laughed when he saw me then he helped me with my tooth.  It was gorgeous!  Then he tucked me back into bed.                                                                                 by Grace  

Posted: February 7, 2010

Fast ForWord

Wow! We are starting our 5th week of Fast ForWord.  Everyone has been working very hard on all the games. Many of the boys and girls have finished Reading 1 and are working through Reading 2. Great job class!  Keep up the good work!

Posted: February 1, 2010

Thank You

Thank you to Mrs. Binedell for reading at our PJ Literacy Party.  She read "The Topsy Turvies" and "The Crocodile's Knobbly Skin".  We will be using The Crocodile's Knobbly Skin for a fun writing activity later on in the year! Stay tuned!      

Posted: January 31, 2010

Skating

We go skating on Tuesday, February 2.  Don't forget your skates and helmets!

Posted: January 25, 2010

Come in Character Day

         Wednesday, January 27th is "Come in Character Day".  You get to come to school dressed as your favourite story book character!  If possible, bring the book with you.  Characters in nursery rhymes or Robert Munsch books are always good choices.  Be creative when thinking of a costume and have fun!        

Posted: January 21, 2010

Fill a Bucket for Haiti

Mrs. Simmons has shown us how filling someone's "bucket" can make all the difference in the world.  As a school, we are collecting donations to send to the people of Haiti.  There is a bucket in our classroom for anyone interested in donating spare change, first aid supplies or small school supplies.  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Posted: January 18, 2010

Writing - Using Conventions!

The Write Trait that we are concentrating on this month is Conventions.  We have been working hard on making sure that our stories contain proper punctuation.  We have learned when to use apostrophes, commas, colons, and quotation marks.  Remember to check over your stories for crazy capitals and missing stop marks!

Posted: January 13, 2010

Skating

We go skating on Tuesday, January 19th from 10:00 until 10:40.  Don't forget your helmets!

Posted: January 10, 2010

Fast ForWord

We are starting Fast ForWord tomorrow! Fast ForWord is a computer program that develops and strengthens memory, attention, processing rate, and sequencing which results in a wide range of improved critical language and reading skills. 

Posted: January 6, 2010

Addition and Subtraction to 18

We are starting a new unit in Math on Addition and Subtraction to 18.  In this unit, your child will be developing strategies for adding and subtracting 1-digit numbers.  We will be focusing on: • Developing and using mental math strategies to add and subtract two 1-digit numbers, including zero. • Looking for patterns in digits when adding and subtracting. • Understanding and using the relationship between addition and subtraction; for example, 2 + 7 = 9 and 9 – 7 = 2 • Finding out if 2 sides of a number sentence are equal or not equal; for example, 10 = 6 + 4 and 3 + 6 ≠ 10

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