Week of April 20th-23rd

From the Classroom 

Literacy

In literacy, we introduced our final set of heart words for the school year (please refer to the previously posted chart for the full list). From now until June, we will focus on reviewing and strengthening all of the heart words we have learned, helping students build confidence and automaticity in their reading and writing.

We also explored new letter teams: edg, tion, and tch. Students practiced recognizing these patterns in words and began applying them in their own writing. Using story mats and roll-a-story activities, students engaged in independent writing, stretching their ideas and building simple narratives. We also revisited nouns and verbs, helping students better understand how words work together to create meaning. Reading continues to be a strong focus in our classroom. This week, students participated in:

  • Shared reading activities to build comprehension and fluency
  • Choral reading to develop expression and confidence
  • Independent reading to practice applying their skills in meaningful ways

Math

In math, students worked hard to become flexible thinkers and problem solvers. We:

  • Solved word problems, focusing on understanding the story behind the numbers
  • Explored missing addends, learning how subtraction can help us find unknown parts in addition problems
  • Practiced number sequences to 100, strengthening number sense and pattern recognition

Social Studies/Science & Our Field Trip Experience

This week, we participated in our field trip to The Confluence Historic Site, where students explored concepts focusing on community, the past, and how our lives have changed over time. Students took part in an interactive mapping activity of our city, helping them think about where we live, how communities are organized, and how important places are connected. They also worked together to build a child-sized log cabin, using cooperation, communication, and teamwork to understand how people in the past may have worked together to meet their needs. Through hands-on experiences and discussion, students explored the difference between needs and wants. We talked about how people in the past met basic needs often by using natural materials from the land. Students also examined artifacts from the past, noticing how objects can tell stories about daily life long ago. Throughout the week, students played “Name That Baby” as part of our learning about how people change over time. This activity helped students notice how we grow and change while also making personal connections to our conversations about the past and present. Students who have not yet done so and who wish to participate are invited to bring a baby picture to school as we continue to play Name That Baby next week! Alternatively, you can email your child's baby picture to me at lacarter@cbe.ab.ca 

School Information/Important Dates

Muddy Conditions -With the muddy conditions, please send your students with an extra pair of clothes in case they need them (ie socks and pants especially!).  Rubber boots are a great help for keeping us dry as we enjoy the outdoors. 

Field Trip to the Calgary Zoo - We are currently planning for our final field trip of the year to the Calgary Zoo on May 27th. We require 5 parent volunteers to accompany the class on this trip. Please reach out ASAP if you are interested in volunteering! 

Toys at School- NO! This is a reminder that students are to leave their toys at home, including Pokeman cards and stuffies. Toys are a distraction in the classroom where the focus is on learning. As well, toys can get lost , misplaced, or fall into someone else’s hands. The school is not responsible for dealing with such issues or replacement of articles gone missing.

April 29                                     Fun Lunch - Coco Brooks

May 12                                     Class Photo Day

May 15                                     Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL

May 18                                     Victoria Day - NO SCHOOL

May 27                                     Grade 1 Field Trip to Calgary Zoo - Carter/Larmer/Burch

Have a great weekend!

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