April 29 - May 3, 2024

Our learning in English Language Arts:

• We learned how to choose "c" or "k" when a word begins with a /k/ sound! We learned that "C" goes with the vowels a, o, and u. "K" goes with the vowels e and i! 
• We learned how to add sensory details to our how-to writing! These are based on our senses like what we see, feel, hear, taste, or touch.
• We started a new how-to writing this week. Ask me what I wrote about!

Our learning in Math:

• We focused on fractions this week! We talked about the words "half", "equal", and "fair". 
• We explored this in a lot of different ways. We separated playdough in half, we sorted shapes that were divided in half, and we traced 2D shapes and separated them in half.

Our learning in Social Studies:

• We learned about what Calgary looked like in the past and the future! We painted colour into old black-and-white photos of Calgary.

Our learning in our Community!

We were visited by our Indigenous Elder – Elder Frank Turning Robe! Elder Frank has been visiting different grades to talk to us about seasons and drumming Indigenous songs with us!

"We learned about doing our chores and responsibilities properly and helping every day!" - Riya

"Be persistent in everything!" - Kye

"I learned that we should help out and not give up." - Rayan

"His drumming was amazing!" - Charvi

We were visited by our Grade 4 friends and they taught us about the needs of plants!

"We need to give a lot of attention and care to make sure that plants grow in the proper way. That means having enough sunlight and water to help it grow into what it dreams up to be!" - Lilith

"Plants need water and sunlight and the soil helps them grow!" - Malia

"It doesn't need that much water - if we add too much water it will rot and die." - Siera

"It needs carbon dioxide!" - Bani

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

May 8 - SPIRIT DAY – Hats On for Mental Health Day! Students may wear any hat or head covering that they wish on this day to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. 

May 17 – Non-Instruction Day No School for students

May 18 – Last day for pizza orders through healthyhunger.ca

May 20 – No school (Victoria Day)

May 21 through 24 – Cultural Appreciation Week

May 22 – SPIRIT DAY: Wear Your Favourite Outfit Day – Students are invited to wear their favourite clothes or clothing that reflects their culture

May 23 – Pizza Fun Lunch