Hello readers!
Thank you for checking into our Grade One
Blog! The Grade 1s sure have been enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve
had! It definitely sparks some interesting conversation as we discuss the
season of Winter in Science Class!
We’re trucking along with our busy Grade One curriculum, and we’ve also added a few things to our February Calendar so be sure to update yours at home!
We’ve finished up our learning about the 5 senses, and are preparing for our new unit called Building Things. One of the great things about this unit is that Mr. Brayne, the manager of Home Hardware (on the west side) puts on a fabulous field trip for us! Here’s some background info for you: Mr. Brayne has been doing this for over 13 years! He started when his daughter was in Mrs. Payne’s Grade 1 class at MMH. Since then, he continues to offers up his staff and store to teach Grade 1 students about building things, materials, and how he runs his store. What’s even more amazing is that Mr. Brayne now does this for all Grade 1 west side schools! It’s an amazing way to tie in the sense of “Community” to our little learners.
Here is our Home Hardware Field Trip
schedule:
Monday, February 23rd:
Mrs. Payne’s Class- 9:00-10:00Mrs. Fallwell’s Class- 10:15-11:15
Mrs. Johnston’s Class- 1:00-2:00
Miss Tsentouros’ Class- 2:00-3:00
This field trip requires parent drivers,
as well as supervisors. Please contact your Grade 1 teacher if you are
able to help. Due to the nature of this field trip, please do not bring younger
siblings as we are confined by numbers. Remember that drivers must fill
out both a driver and volunteer form in the office!
The Grade 1 classes have two more weeks
left with Mrs. Savage. So far, we’ve talked about reading body language
in response to feelings, where in our bodies we can feel hurt or stress, and
ways to deal with stress. Ask your Grade 1 student about “Milkshake
Breathing”, “Pizza Massages”, and “Worry Stones”.
A reminder that Friday January 30th
is a PL Day for students. The MMH teachers will be learning about the 10
cross curricular competencies, that are part of the Inspiring Education
document from Alberta Education. You will be hearing much more about
these 10 competencies in the future, as this is part of the new Alberta
Curriculum Redesign. For more information about Inspiring Education,
check out this link:
Here is a visual of the 10 competencies
that the teachers will be working with on Friday:
On Friday February 6th, we have
a guest author visiting the school! Tyler Enfield, author of the book Wursh
will be speaking to our students from 10:30-11:30, and there is more
information about his books being sent home.
A reminder that we will be wearing RED on
February 12th, and having our Valentine’s Day activities on this day
as well! Your Grade 1 teachers will be sending out a list of students
names for valentines exchanges, and will remind the parents who have signed up
for snacks/ treats.
We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day a little
early, because on Friday February 13th we will have our big 100th
day celebration in the gym with the Grade 2s! If you are able to help
volunteer for a center, please let your child’s teacher know.
That’s it for now! Thanks for
reading!
Here are some
days to mark your calendars with:
February
Tuesday
February 3rd – After school skating at Nic
Sheran rink 330 to 430
Wednesday
February 4th- Winter Walk @ 2:05Friday February 6th- Guest Author at MMH @ 10:30
Tuesday February 10th – After school skating at Nic Sheran rink 330 to 430
Wednesday February 11th- School council mtg @ 6:30
Thursday February 12th- Spirit Assembly @ 830 wear red
Thursday February 12th- Classroom Valentine’s Parties
Friday February 13th- Grade 1/ 2 100th Day Celebrations
Family Day break is from February 16th -20th: No School
Monday February 23rd- Home Hardware field trip
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