Monday, April 7, 2014

Monday, April 7, 2014

Monday April 7, 2014

Today's Learning Tasks:
- Gym: (with Room 3) - Floor Hockey: drills and skrimmage
- Class meeting -Discussion on virtue of Tolerance
- S.S. - green screen editing, sharing of 'family tree stories'
- L.A. - Intro to 'good story beginnings' (examples from published books)
- Movement Break: 'Wake n Shake'
- L.A./S.S. - Creative Writing - composing exciting story beginnings "A Good First Impression"  front part of sheet due tomorrow

Today's Homework:

Last Week's Homework: Template samples below:

Ask your child:
- how they plan on demonstrating optimism this week
- if their armpits are sweaty or smelly after gym - it might be time for DEODORANT!?
Homework:
- nightly reading, math facts
Reminders:
- 'Creating a Good First Impression' - due tomorrow
- it is very beneficial for each child to have and use their own earbuds - the cheapest ones can be bought for $1.00 at a loonie store
- Field trip to Jack Singer concert Hall -  this Thursday April 10th morning.  Please return field trip forms ASAP
- 'Hat Day' - April 16th
- School Logo Design entries *good copies due May 1st* ONLY PUBLISHED COPIES ACCEPTED
- Healthy Hunger - Subway Lunch  

     -last day to order April 17^th

     -lunch is on April 25^th

     www.healthyhunger.ca

April 3, 2014

Today's Learning Tasks:

- Gym: floor hockey with Room 4

- S.S. - introduction and discussion of 'family trees' Demonstration of how to fill in student's family tree template.  Discussion about family stories.

- Writing --Mini lesson on 3 Rules of Using Quotation marks. 

-Literacy Groups:  Oral reading and discussions

Writing/Social Studies Homework:  

1.  Complete the Family Tree information Template.

2.  Planning Template for Family Stories.

Students will be exploring their family history by writing a story from their family history.  The story could be about a family celebration, coming to Canada, special events or traditions.  Students will need help completing their planning template for MONDAY APRIL 7th. 

See Template samples below:

Ask your child:

- about this month's virtue - 'optimism'

- to explain what a 'family tree' is - have a discussion about your nationality, your grandparents, and family heritage (this is preparation for our own family trees, next week)

-Templates for family Tree and Story planning

-Quotation Marks

Homework:

Social Studies:   Family Tree template,  

Writing:  Story planning Template

- nightly reading, math facts

Reminders:

- Bring back Field Trip forms for Jack Singer Concert Hall Trip ASAP

it is very beneficial for each child to have and use their own earbuds - the cheapest ones can be bought for $1.00 at a loonie store

- 'Hat Day' - April 16th

- School Logo Design entries *good copies due May 1st* ONLY PUBLISHED COPIES ACCEPTED

Bottle Drive Fundraiser

On Saturday April 5^th, Vista Heights School Council will be holding a bottle drive.

Location: Vista Heights School – Parking Lot

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

-Please volunteer your time to help us raise money for school events and activities.

-If you are unable to volunteer please bring your bottles to the school during this time.

-If you would like to donate your bottles, but are unable to transport them, call Joanna and we will arrange pick-up.

*This is a School Council Activity. Parents must attend with their children; the school staff is not responsible for this activity. An adult must be present to pick-up bottles from homes and/or present to give permission for their child to ride in another parent’s vehicle. Parents with trucks are especially needed!

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Phone: Joanna Quinn 403-291-1955

Email Allison Miller allisonmiller77@hotmail.com

Subway Lunch – Healthy Hunger

-first day to order April 3^rd   

-last day to order April 17^th

-lunch is on April 25^th

www.healthyhunger.ca

Wednesday April 2, 2014

Wednesday April 2, 2014

Today's Learning Tasks:
- gym: floor hockey with Room 4
- Math - Multiplication Dice game
- Science: "Waste in our School" script writing
- S.S. - introduction and discussion of 'family trees', video "Dion Family"
- Writing- Free writing topic including adding details.  See Samples

-Regions Project: individual and green screen Alberta Regions editing

Ask your child:

- about this month's virtue - 'optimism'

- to explain what a 'family tree' is - have a discussion about your nationality, your grandparents, and family heritage (this is preparation for our own family trees, next week)

Homework:

- nightly reading, math facts

Reminders:

- it is very beneficial for each child to have and use their own earbuds - the cheapest ones can be bought for $1.00 at a loonie store

- 'Hat Day' - April 17th

- School Logo Design entries *good copies due May 1st* ONLY PUBLISHED COPIES ACCEPTED

Bottle Drive Fundraiser

On Saturday April 5^th, Vista Heights School Council will be holding a bottle drive.

Location: Vista Heights School – Parking Lot

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

-Please volunteer your time to help us raise money for school events and activities.

-If you are unable to volunteer please bring your bottles to the school during this time.

-If you would like to donate your bottles, but are unable to transport them, call Joanna and we will arrange pick-up.

*This is a School Council Activity. Parents must attend with their children; the school staff is not responsible for this activity. An adult must be present to pick-up bottles from homes and/or present to give permission for their child to ride in another parent’s vehicle. Parents with trucks are especially needed!

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Phone: Joanna Quinn 403-291-1955

Email Allison Miller allisonmiller77@hotmail.com

Subway Lunch – Healthy Hunger

 

-first day to order April 3^rd   

-last day to order April 17^th

-lunch is on April 25^th

www.healthyhunger.ca

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

Good Evening Room 3,

Please book an interview 

on Thursday or Friday (See info below)

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Anan dlrognvaldsonanan@cbe.ab.ca

Or 403-777-6000 and leave a voice message.

Reminders: 

• Grade Four Field Trip Tomorrow....Students will eat lunch at school from 11:20-11:40 the bus will be leaving at 11:45 and will return at 2:45 pm
• Book Parent Teacher Interview (see link below) 
• Please send in report card envelopes  if you still have one at home

Learning Tasks:

• Congratulations for a fantastic learning assembly!!
• Music: Assembly practice and set up
• Science:  Presentation slides with Room 4

• Ask your child about...

• About our fantastic Learning Assembly today!

Math question:

Find the factors  for the numbers 15 and 28.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Please remember to book your parent teacher interviews to view your child's great work over the past 2 months!!  I would like to see a 100% turn out.  Thank you to the 5 families that have already scheduled their interviews!

https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn


Scholastic Book Fair

Scholastic Book Fair March 18^th - 21^st

The Learning Commons will be transformed into a book store for 4 days.

It will be open every morning from 9:30 am -12:00 pm, and on Thursday, March 21^st during conferences from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

Two volunteers needed for 20 minutes each day.  One volunteer to assist with set-up at 9:15 am, and another volunteer to put away the books at 12:00 pm.  If you can help, please email me atktreimer@cbe.ab.ca or phone Vista Heights School (403)777-6000.

Bottle Drive

On Saturday April 5^th, Vista Heights School Council will be holding a bottle drive.

Location:  Vista Heights School – Parking Lot

Time:  9:00 am-12:00 pm

-Please volunteer your time to help raise money for school events and activities. 

-If you are unable to volunteer please bring your bottles to the school during this time. 

-If you would like to donate your bottles, but are unable to transport them, we will give you a number to call

*This is a School Council Activity.  Parents must attend with their children; the school staff is not responsible for this activity.

An adult must be present to pick-up bottles from homes and/or present to give permission for their child to ride in another parent’s vehicle.  Parents with trucks are especially needed!

Please save your bottles and cans for April 5th!

Monday March 17th, 2014

Good Evening Room 3,

May the Luck of the Irish be with you on this St. Patrick's Day!

Please book an interview 

on Thursday or Friday (See info below)

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Anan dlrognvaldsonanan@cbe.ab.ca

Or 403-777-6000 and leave a voice message.

Reminders: 

• Grade Four -Return Field Trip to the Ballet and bring $2.00 
• Book Parent Teacher Interview (see link below) 
• Assembly on Tuesday March 18th at 1:00 ---dress snappy and everyone is welcome
• Please send in report card envelopes  if you still have one at home

Learning Tasks:

• Writing:  Picture Prompt stories
• Green Screen Social Studies, practice and filming
• Science:  Viewed a Film about Waste in our World and discussed how we can make a personal plan with our family to reduce waste.
• Physical Education: Mission Impossible Course.... using our gymnastic skills, students practiced navigating the course set up in the gym.

Ask your child about....

• How can reduce waste in our home and create a family plan to be part of the solution?

Math question:

Find the factors  for the numbers 15 and 28.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Please remember to book your parent teacher interviews to view your child's great work over the past 2 months!!  I would like to see a 100% turn out.  Thank you to the 5 families that have already scheduled their interviews!

https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn


Scholastic Book Fair

Scholastic Book Fair March 18^th - 21^st

The Learning Commons will be transformed into a book store for 4 days.

It will be open every morning from 9:30 am -12:00 pm, and on Thursday, March 21^st during conferences from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

Two volunteers needed for 20 minutes each day.  One volunteer to assist with set-up at 9:15 am, and another volunteer to put away the books at 12:00 pm.  If you can help, please email me atktreimer@cbe.ab.ca or phone Vista Heights School (403)777-6000.

Bottle Drive

On Saturday April 5^th, Vista Heights School Council will be holding a bottle drive.

Location:  Vista Heights School – Parking Lot

Time:  9:00 am-12:00 pm

-Please volunteer your time to help raise money for school events and activities. 

-If you are unable to volunteer please bring your bottles to the school during this time. 

-If you would like to donate your bottles, but are unable to transport them, we will give you a number to call

*This is a School Council Activity.  Parents must attend with their children; the school staff is not responsible for this activity.

An adult must be present to pick-up bottles from homes and/or present to give permission for their child to ride in another parent’s vehicle.  Parents with trucks are especially needed!

Please save your bottles and cans for April 5th!

Sunday March 16, 2014

Hi Room 3,

I am feeling better and on the mend so I will be back tomorrow.  Thank you to Mr. Vanderlinden for guest teaching for me on Friday... I was able to rest knowing that he could continue the great work going on in our class!!!

Please remember to book your parent teacher interviews to view your child's great work over the past 2 months!!  I would like to see a 100% turn out.  Thank you to the 5 families that have already scheduled their interviews!

https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn

Mrs. Anan

Tuesday March 11, 2014

Good Evening Room 3,

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Anan dlrognvaldsonanan@cbe.ab.ca

Or 403-777-6000 and leave a voice message.

Reminders: 

• Flag Lowering Ceremony in Honour of the Ending of the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan
• Newsletter is available on the website.  
• Grade Four -Return Field Trip to the Ballet and bring $2.00 
• Please send in report card envelopes  if you still have one at home

Learning Tasks:

• Writing:  Started Writing Draft on Honesty  
• Music Assembly practice
• Science:  Students are continuing to work on a group presentation on Waste in Our World.
• Math:  Students worked on representing multiplication using grouping, arrays, repeat addition and number lines.  Introduced the grade four concept of Factors.  Ex.) Find all the numbers you multiply to get 24
• Physical Education:  Alien Inline skating :  Today we played some tag games while developing our skating. www.alieninline.co
• Commemoration of the ending of the Mission in Afghanistan... we watched part 2 of a video to understand Canada's role in the mission and why it is important that we discuss the ending of this mission.  We are having a flag lowering ceremony at the school on Wednesday morning... here is the link to the video we are watching with room 4.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMyiTRMDp_c

Ask your child about....

• What is a factor?
• Science Presentation Rubric available on Google account
• What props do you need for your Social Studies Green Screen Project?

Math question:

We have 28 students and we need to divide them into four equal groups.. How many in each group?  Draw a representation of this problem.