In Science, we have been looking at how plastic bottles are recycled, as well as how they are made, consumed, and disposed of. We created different charts showing these two processes. This will help us see how much energy goes into one plastic bottle and the impact that this has on the environment. Below is a Ted Ed video explaining these processes.
In Social Studies, we have been focusing on Alberta's history and learning about the voyages of newcomers to Canada and Alberta. We have specifically learning about the struggles and journey of the N.W.M.P (North West Mounted Police) as they travelled west to Alberta.
In Language Arts, we used our peer and self-assessments to edit our writing. The goal of editing our writing is to revise for mistakes and to make our writing more interesting for the reader.
We have been working on our 'Doors to Our Imagination' artwork. We started planning and beginning our rough copy of our imaginary scene. We will be writing our next descriptive writing piece on our imaginary scene. We worked on our background using a flat wash painting technique. Below is a video demonstrating this technique.
Next Week's Spelling Pattern:
We will continue working on this pattern next week.
Silent Letters - Some words contain silent letters. We don't hear those sounds when we say the word.
Practice Words:
knuckle comb honest island numb wrench
exhibit school knock ghost thumb folk
doubt lamb chalk
Reminders:
Class Photo - Our class photo is going to be in the morning on December 11th, before we leave for the field trip. Please ensure your child is on time for school so they are included in the photo.
Field Trip - On December 11th we will be going on our visit out of school field trip to Fort Calgary. As we will be rushed in the morning due to the class photo it is important that the children are all ready to for the field trip when they arrive at school. They will need a snack, lunch and full water bottle in their backpacks. They will also be bringing their indoor shoes with them.
Read-a-thon - The read-a-thon is now in progress. Students should gather sponsors and log their reading minutes from December 1st-31st. From January 1st-8th students should collect pledges from their sponsors. On January 10th students should return their Minute Recording Sheet, Sponsorship Form and collected money to the school in the provided envelope.
The Alex Donations - We are now collecting donations for the Alex Youth Center. We are collecting warm socks filled with hygienic products such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, lotion, body wash, soap, deodorant, hand sanitizer, nail clippers, mittens, etc. Please indicate if the sock is stuffed for a girl or boy. These will be donated to homeless youth in need. Donations are being accepted until December 19th.
Winter Concert - This year the winter concert will be on December 19th. The performance times are below.
Daytime:
12:50pm-1:45pm: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2.
1:55pm- 2:55pm: Grade 3, Grade 4
Evening:
5:30pm-6:30pm: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
7:00pm-8:00pm: Grade 3, Grade 4.
Last Day of Term - The last day of this term is Friday, December 21st. Friday's regular school hours apply this day.
Last Day of Term - The last day of this term is Friday, December 21st. Friday's regular school hours apply this day.
Winter Weather Clothes - Please remember to have children bring snow pants and boots during the colder, wet season. The field can get very wet as snow melts. Extra socks in their backpack would be great as well.
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