Monday

Hi Everyone! 
This morning we did Daily 5 literacy and had a short work period time where students were working on spelling and writing. Students had the option between writing a weekend journal or writing about what job they would like to do when they grow up. They were reminded of the writing expectations for Grade 1 and 2 students. After writing, students used the editing checklist to self-edit their work. During library and gym, the students worked with a substitute teacher for awhile and enjoyed their gym time outdoors. Here are our spelling words for this week: 
Blue List: bow, low, show, grow, flow, throw, below, rainbow
Green List: cent, celery, circle, dance, price, cylinder, celebrate, bicycle 
In the afternoon we did guest reader and started talking about boats and buoyancy. We talked about different materials that we know float (are buoyant) and are waterproof. We drew diagrams of our boat designs. We are going to be building our boats tomorrow afternoon and Wednesday afternoon. If students need materials from home they are encouraged to bring them tomorrow (ie. plastic bottles) We have several building materials but no empty plastic bottles. 
After recess, we talked about our new Character Word of the Week - RESPONSIBILITY! We read a social story called, "But, it's Not My Fault," and watched a video about responsibility. 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROOM 6, 12, AND 13 (MR. LINK, MISS IRELAND, MS. MIDGLEY) SHARING ASSEMBLY WILL BE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH AT 1PM. YOU ARE ALL WELOME TO JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF LEARNING!
Swimming will begin this Thursday! Here are some notes to consider:
Grade 1 and 2 students will be participating in swimming lessons at the Trico Centre on May 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 and June 5. Each swimming day, students are asked to come to school prepared with:
  • bag for carrying swim gear (not their backpack)
  • a labeled bathing suit 
  • labeled towel
  • long hair tied back 
  • swim goggles are optional 
You may want to consider sending your child to school in their bathing suit in the morning to help save time in the change rooms. Just remember to send them with some dry underwear to put on after! 😳

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