May 24th-27th

Students enjoyed our field trip to Ralph Klein Park. They learned about the Wetlands and enjoyed our outside pond exploration. We found so many small organisms.

 

We continued to solve open ended subtraction word problems and learn about symmetry in Math.

 

Most students got to bring home their bean plant this week. A few were kept at the school as they had not started yet. We have been learning about what plants need to successful grow. We will start some animal research in the upcoming week.

 

We continued to learn about the past and were able to start sharing our family interviews. As a conclusion to our Past/Present Unit, we will be having a Pioneer Day on June 21^st. Students will have the opportunity to dress as Pioneers that day and will get to experience a one-room schoolhouse, learn about some olden day toys and make a buzz saw toy, experience some outdoor and indoor games from the past, make a paper doll, and biscuits and butter. Please see below what clothing from the past may look like so that you can plan an outfit for that day.

These are some typical outfits to give you some ideas:

Boys

·       Shirts were worn loose.  Plain colors were common, but stripes or plaids were also used.  Wear shirts with long or short sleeves and a collar. 

·       Trousers (pants) were also worn loose.  Heavy cotton, corduroy and canvas pants or overalls are good choices.  Colors included blue, black, gray, browns, especially beige and tan. 

·       Open front vest

·       Suspenders: Pants were held up by suspenders that were buttoned on the outside of the waistband and crossed in the back. 

·       Hats:  Everyday hats ranged from pilot caps, straw hats, or wide brimmed low felt hats. 

Girls

·       Dress or Skirt

·       Young girls wore simple cotton dresses or skirts to about mid-calf or to just above the ankle. Dresses and blouses had sleeves.

·       White or coloured cotton apron

·       Shawl

·       sunbonnet

·       Hairstyles: A center part is very common.  Chin to shoulder length bobs or long hair worn in three-strand braids were both typical girls’ styles.

Please do not be concerned about creating a totally authentic pioneer costume.  Students may dress up as much as you can manage.  Have fun!!!

Also, students may bring their lunches in pails just like the pioneer children.

Upcoming Events:

Monday: Wear your formal uniform

Wednesday: Bring your library book

Friday: Bring your homework and Spelling Test

Please check the homework document as many students are not completing all tasks each week.

Have an awesome long weekend!

Reminders

On May 24^th we will be going on our field trip to Ralph Klein Park.

(This is the first day of school after the long weekend.)

 

We will be departing Le Roi Daniels school at 8:30 a.m. and arriving back at the school by 2:20 p.m. All students are required to be at the school when the bell rings in the morning, so we can organize backpacks, and have washroom breaks before the buses leave. Students will be in small groups with a volunteer.

Volunteers should be at the school to meet Mrs. Taylor at 8:15

 

Please ensure that your child:

·       Wears the formal uniform

·       Wears suitable clothing – warm jacket, rain/snow boots, gloves, hat, etc.

·       Wears suitable footwear for walking outdoors

·       Has a healthy lunch and filled water bottle (no glass items)

·       Has a healthy snack that is easy to open

·       Make sure that backpacks only have food, water and any of the above items. Please leave library books, toys or any other items not needed for our trip at home.

 

I will be there for the trip and I can’t wait to learn and have fun at Ralph Klein Park with you.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Monday, 23^rd: No School

Tuesday, 24^th: Wear formal uniform for field trip

Wednesday, 25^th: Return your library books

Friday, 27^th: Spelling Test and Homework is due

Volunteers Still Needed

We need 3 more volunteers for May 24th. If you have a security clearance with CBE and are available that day, please consider coming with us. 

Thanks

May 6th

We have continued learning about 3D shapes this week. We have created 3D shapes and then counted to see how many edges, vertices (corners), faces and curved surfaces each shape has. Students should have brought home some shapes this week. They should be able to explain and count each attribute.

Thanks to all the parents who had their child do a family interview and who sent it in with homework on Friday. If your child did not do so, please send this in next week, as students will have the opportunity to share the changes that have occurred in our families over time, in the upcoming week. If you did it in the homework book, I took a photo so that your child can share it.

We planted some bean seeds this week and are very excitedly waiting to see what takes place in a plant life cycle. We also discussed living and non-living things.

A huge thanks to the parents who came out and helped with our Clay for Kids Projects. We are still in need of parent volunteers for May 24^th (Ralph Klein ParK) and June 14^th (Heritage Park). Please let me know if you have a security clearance and are able to help out.

Happy Mother’s Day to all room 11 moms! I hope you have some relaxing time and enjoy your special project.

Upcoming Events:

Monday: Wear your formal uniform

Wednesday: Bring your Library Book

Friday: Spelling Test and Homework