Week Ending September 19th

From the Classroom

This week our Grade 1s were busy exploring big ideas across math, literacy, and science!

Math
We focused on building number sense to 100. Students practiced:

  • Identifying the greater number in a  pair of numbers.

  • Working with number sequences to 100.

  • Counting forward and backward by 1s all the way to 100.

  • Skip counting by 2s on a hundreds chart.

Literacy
Our first heart words (“the” and “I”) were introduced, and we practiced using them in reading and writing. We also:

  • Reviewed letter recognition and practiced the sounds for m, s, and t.

  • Brainstormed words that begin with these letters.

  • Continued to strengthen our understanding of vowels, finding and identifying them in written words.

Science
We read the book Let it Fall and talked about the many signs of autumn. Together, we noticed:

  • Leaves changing colors 🍂

  • Animals preparing to hibernate 🐻

  • Cooler temperatures and how these show the season is changing.

Social Studies 
We continued to work on building relationships with peers in our classroom as well as within our school learning community. We talked about relationships and how to show kindness after reading the book Lucy and the Bully.

It has been a wonderful week of learning, exploring, and noticing changes in both our classroom and the world around us.

Information Items

Orange Shirt Day 

During the week of September 22-26, students will spend time reflecting on the meaning of Orange Shirt Day. On Friday September 26, staff and students are encouraged to wear thier Orange Shirts. Classroom activities throughout the week will include age-appropriate activities related to Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural significance.

Tuesday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All CBE schools will be closed.

MTS Reminders - Wednesday September 17, 2025

Terry Fox Foundation  

A big thank you to our families from MTS.

We are happy to report that the school raised $1725.00 for Terry!

Students and staff can wear their favourite sports wear on Friday to celebrate their accomplishments.


Orange Shirt Day 

During the week of September 22-26, students will spend time reflecting on the meaning of Orange Shirt Day.

On Friday September 26, staff and students are encouraged to wear thier Orange Shirts.

Classroom activities throughout the week will include age-appropriate activities related to Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural significance.

Tuesday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All CBE schools will be closed.

  

3 Left Feet Performances - On Thursday September 25, families are invited to come and watch their student in their dance performance.

There will be 3 Showcase times. Ms. Carter's class will perform during Showcase 2 from 10-10:45 AM

Fun Lunch

Fun Lunch will start on Wednesday September 24. You will have until September 19th to register for the first lunch. If you are interested in helping and you have a Police Clearance, please click the link below to sign up.

FUNLUNCH VOLUNTEER

September 26            Orange Shirt Day 

September 29             Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL

September 30             National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - NO SCHOOL

October 8                   Picture Day

October 13                 Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL

October 20                 Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL

Have a great weekend!


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