Spotlight on Health

Visit to Book Fair!

Students have their spotlights on healthy meals and a healthy planet! The importance of Earth Day every day will continue to be a theme in our classroom activities!

Healthy Meal Plates

We are excited about the Introduction to First-Aid workshop scheduled for April 30. There is no fee associated with this program though we do ask that consideration for a donation of $1.00 to St. John Ambulance be given. Please send all cash donations to the school on April 29th. Thank you.

Weekly Highlights:

Students~

• explored proper fractions, fraction benchmarks, fractions of a set and worked on finding the fraction of each set of objects using double-sided counters. The class did an excellent job with the latter concept. Up to this point, a review of all these concepts is recommended at home.
• started working on their healthy meal plates in health class using the flyers brought from home. Thank you for sending the flyers! Students can print pictures at home to glue onto their plates.
• looked at shared responsibilities between the three levels of government and were asked to consider the qualities of a good leader. We will explore the role of Elders and Band Councils in government this week.
• looked at the use of rocks in our daily lives in science and continued learning about Earth Day concepts through literacy activities.
• visited the Book Fair and went to the library for their book exchange rescheduled time thanks to Mrs. Wenger, our teacher-librarian!
• attended French, Arts Ed. and Phys. Ed. classes with their corresponding teachers.

Coming Up:

• April 29 - Bring $1 Donation for St. John Ambulance (optional)
• April 30 - Twin Day; Introduction to First Aid Workshop
• May 3 - Sp. Test; Kindergarten Buddies
• May 4 - Wok Box Special Lunch Orders Due
• TBA - Unit 4 Measurement Math Test will be sent home for parents to sign/return to school the next day. Please check your child's agenda.

Your children have grown so much this year. They are a kind, caring and generous bunch. We have a few months left and many things to do. I truly look forward to their continued growth in learning. Your help, time and support have been and continue to be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Aiginitis

What a Pleasant Surprise!

Fractions of Fun!

The class had a busy week! They are excited to start a new math unit on Fractions and Decimals and continue to enjoy learning about Rocks and Minerals in science. Keep reading to find out a little more!

Grocery Flyers Needed!

If you have any grocery flyers at home or could pick some up this weekend, please send them to school on Monday with your child for an upcoming project. Thank you!

Weekly Highlights:

Students~

• learned the correct way to pick a partner during 'Read to Someone' and practiced building their reading stamina.
• learned more about how different levels of government pay for services and collect taxes for revenue.
• used inquiry to develop their understanding of the rock cycle and what minerals are in science.
• completed the math test on Area and started a new unit on Fractions and Decimals. Our first lesson focussed on finding fractions of a whole. Students created small fraction quilts to develop their understanding. We will continue with Lesson 2 on Monday on Fraction Benchmarks. Click here to have your child watch and work along with the following learning video on Lesson 1  - Fractions Lesson 1 Video
• learned more about character traits by responding to the story After the Fall by Dan Santat and working on a team activity to identify character trait synonyms. 
• participated in French, Drama, and Physical Education classes with their corresponding teachers.

Coming Up:

• Thursday, April 25 - Book Fair Buy (during our regularly scheduled Library Time)
• Friday, April 26 - Sp. Test

Have a nice weekend.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Aiginitis

Spring Into April!

Agriculture in the Classroom Wheat Specimen

It's hard to believe it is already April. Before the break, students took part in an agriculture presentation, learned about coding, and went on a field trip. They continued learning about measurement in math. We will continue working hard in reading, writing and math after the Spring break!

Coding Fun!

Job Sanctions

Please note the following items regarding the upcoming job sanctions starting on Monday:

• withdrawal of extended before and after school supervision times
• changes in bus transportation times
• students who are bused will be transported home over the lunch break.
• school will be closed over the lunch hour from 11:55 to 12:55.
• afternoon classes will begin at 1:05 pm and continue until the regular end of the school day
• withdrawal of extracurricular activities including field trips
• communication with families will be limited to the school day
• Parents/caregivers who can get their students back to school for afternoon classes and arrange for them to get home at the end of the school day are encouraged to do so.

Writing on a Slate at the 
Alex Youck Museum

Highlights Before the Break:

Students~

• completed a math quiz on the calendar and time. The class started learning about covering shapes and area. A math test on area will take place on April 17th. Please assist your child with reviewing at home using the Pearson etext online and the Show What You Know.
• worked in their Rocks and Minerals booklets and learned about the three kinds of rocks: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. We will continue with this learning.
• helped their Kindergarten Buddies with measurement concepts.
• experienced a typical day of learning in a one-room schoolhouse during the early 1900's in Saskatchewan and on the prairies.
• learned about Saskatchewan agriculture and crops in our province during an in-person presentation with an engineering professional (hosted by Agriculture in the Classroom).
• learned more about the three levels of government.
• worked on making connections in their Reading Response Journals.
• learned about healthy eating using the Medicine Wheel. The lesson focussed on the west section which includes foods with protein that can promote healing.
• created "t-shirts" with bullying prevention slogans.
• participated in a coding workshop with a presenter from the Science Centre! The class loved it.

Music Lesson Time!

Coming Up:

• April 11 - Library
• April 12 - Sp. Test
• April 17 - Math Test Unit 4 (Focus on AREA)
• April 19 - Sp. Test; Buddies
• April 25 - Library
• April 26 - Sp. Test
• Please refer to the student agenda and initial daily for further reminders and homework assignments. Kindly help your child complete and return any homework on the following school day. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Aiginitis

Shirts with Important Messages