March 17-20

Hello families! 

I'm just sharing a quick update from the week but will keep it short!

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to our assembly on Tuesday! I wanted to share the Stick and Stone read aloud for you to watch at home. 

In literacy we have been learning about r-controlled vowels. We looked at the ar and or sound, and began learning that er, ir and ur make the same sound! This can be tricky for students, especially when writing - they are not expected to remember when to use er, ir or ur as this will come with more reading experience. 


Here are the words for the week after break: 

In social studies this week we began learning about Indigenous groups in Canada and started with the Inuit communities in Canada. We learned a bit about the landscape in northern Canada and stuednts really liked the song in the video we watched so I showed them The Jerry Cans which is a Inuit band! 


I can't guarantee that all of their music is appropriate because I've only listened to the song "Northern Lights." 

https://www.thejerrycans.com/videos 

On Thursday we also celebrated World Down Syndrome day and talked about making sure we include everyone and make everyone feel safe and like they belong! 


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We will begin gymnastics in our regularly scheduled gym classes from March 17-20 and March 31-April 17. Safety routines, cooperation and sportsmanship are taught and reviewed in each class.    
This physical activity opportunity will help students acquire individual skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities.  
It is important for students to come to school prepared to be actively engaged. The following guidelines are very helpful…  
HEAD TO TOE - READY TO GO!!!   
Head ....................... long hair pulled back  
Ears/Throat/Wrist ............... jewelry off  
Shirt.................................. one-layer shirt  
Waist ................................................tucked in  
Pants.........................sporty pants or shorts, no belts or zippers  
Ankles..........................pants rolled up if ankles are covered  
Toes...............running shoes, gymnastic slippers or bare feet (no footed tights)  
“Playing & moving safely is everyone’s responsibility” 


Upcoming Dates
  • March 24-30 - March Break 
  • Thursday, April 3rd - Coco Brooks Fun Lunch
  • Monday, April 14th - Zoo Field Trip
  • Thursday, April 17th - Banzai Fun Lunch
  • Friday, April 18th - Good Friday - No School
  • Monday, April 21st - Easter Monday - No school for students 
  • Tuesday, April 22nd - Earth Day

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