Ms. Mather-Dyer's Blog: November 2017

Thursday 30 November 2017

Day 59

Good evening,

Music: Please see Ms. Hayward’s blog for more information.

Calendar: Today’s calendar was led by Bryana. Great job Bryana!

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica’s blog for more information.

Science Fair: The students did an excellent job presenting their project to the judges! Well done everyone!!

Lunch/ Recess 1

Math: Today students wrote their data management math test. Students are also practicing time management during a test, as well as problem-solving.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Science Fair: Thank you to those who were able to attend the Science Fair! The students were very proud to showcase their work and to be able to explore the projects of the other classes.

Pack Up

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

December Important Dates to Remember

Term 1 Report Cards – TOMORROW

Summative Presentations – December 4^th

Year Ahead Day – December 5^th

Parent-Teacher Conferences – December 7^th

Christmas Concert – December 12^th

Skating Trip – December 15^th

Christmas Break– December 22^nd

Friday Show and Share

Please bring in an item with your assigned sound.

Izyan and Zane – Long “Ee/Ea”

Veda and Ronan – Short “E/e”

Year Ahead Day: December 5, 2017

SJA is excited to announce that Year Ahead Day is happening again this year! All SJA PYP students will be participating in this exciting event on Tuesday, December 5th. Year Ahead Day is a fun and interactive day for the students at SJA to spend a day in the class of the grade level ahead of them For example, SK students will spend their day as Grade 1 students, and Grade 6 students will spend their day as Grade 7 students. This is a great way for the students at SJA to get a glimpse into their future life at SJA! Students can get to know the teachers, see their future classroom, and take part in activities they will be participating in next year. On Tuesday, our class will be in
Mr. Foster's Grade One Classroom.

December Spelling Test: December 21, 2017

1. me	6. two
2. did	7. go
3. or	8. that
4. one	9. not
5. so	10. went

· Snuggle Up and Read – Monday, December 4^th

Words of the Week: Due December 4, 2017

1. tree	4. leg
2. feet	5. hen
3. beach	6. nest

Wednesday 29 November 2017

Day 58

Good evening,

Music: Please see Ms. Hayward’s blog for more information.

Calendar: Today’s calendar was led by Zayn. Great job Zayn!

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica’s blog for more information.

Phonics: Today, the students completed an activity to differentiate between the Long “Ee/Ea” sound and the Short “E/e” sound.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Math: Today students reviewed sorting, classifying, graphs, tally marks, and probability. Students are recalling that they start filling in the graph at the bottom, and how to determine which choice is more or less popular. If additional information is collected, students are able to describe how this changes the graph. Students practiced completing their math independently, in order to prepare for the test tomorrow.

Science: We put the finishing touches on our Science Fair Project. Stay tuned for more pictures of the final product tomorrow!

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Mrs. Jan’s blog for more information.

Catch Up

Pack Up

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

November Important Dates to Remember

Bake Sale – TOMORROW

Data Management Math Test – TOMORROW
Science Fair (2:30-3:15) - TOMORROW

Term 1 Report Cards – December 1^st

Parent-Teacher Conferences – December 7^th

Christmas Concert – December 12^th

Friday Show and Share

Please bring in an item with your assigned sound.

Izyan and Zane – Long “Ee/Ea”

Veda and Ronan – Short “E/e”

December Spelling Test

1. me	6. two
2. did	7. go
3. or	8. that
4. one	9. not
5. so	10. went

· Snuggle Up and Read – Monday, December 4^th

Words of the Week: Due December 4, 2017

1. tree	4. leg
2. feet	5. hen
3. beach	6. nest

Tuesday 28 November 2017

Day 57

Good evening,

Calendar: Today’s calendar was led by Mateo. Great job Mateo!

Phonics: Today, the students reviewed the Long “Ee/Ea” sound, action and song. We also rehearsed our song “A Porcupine in a Pine Tree” for the Christmas Concert.

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica’s blog for more information.

Journals: Today, students drew pictures and completed a journal entry to describe what their family does in winter.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Math: Today students reviewed how to interpret information in bar graphs, and to find the total for each column. Students are recalling that they start filling in the graph at the bottom, and how to determine which choice is more or less popular. If additional

information is collected, students are able to describe how this changes the graph.

Unit of Inquiry: Students were excited to participate in our Popcorn Sensory Activity. They were able to describe the popcorn using their five senses. They especially enjoyed discovering how the popcorn tasted.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Mrs. Jan’s blog for more information.

Catch Up

Pack Up

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

November Important Dates to Remember

Bake Sale – TOMORROW

Casual Day - TOMORROW

Data Management Math Test – November 30^th
Science Fair - November 30^th

Term 1 Report Cards – December 1^st

Christmas Concert – December 12^th

Friday Show and Share

Please bring in an item with your assigned sound.

Izyan and Zane – Long “Ee/Ea”

Veda and Ronan – Short “E/e”

December Spelling Test

1. me	6. two
2. did	7. go
3. or	8. that
4. one	9. not
5. so	10. went

· Snuggle Up and Read – Monday, December 4^th

Words of the Week: Due December 4^th 2017

1. tree	4. leg
2. feet	5. hen
3. beach	6. nest

Monday 27 November 2017

Day 56

Good evening,

Calendar: Today’s calendar was led by Sianna. Great job Sianna!

Phonics: Today, the students were introduced to the Long “Ee/Ea” sound, action and song. Students watched two videos called “Geraldine learns the /ee/ sound” and “Geraldine learns the /ea/ sound.” Students brainstormed a list of words that contain this sound.

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica’s blog for more information.

Museum: We visited the Grade 5 Museum of Ancient Civilizations. We learned a lot from both exhibits, and were able to ask lots of questions.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Journals: Students created entries that started with “At the museum…” and used their senses to describe what they saw and heard, and the artifacts that they were able to touch.

Math: Today students reviewed how to construct bar graphs, and to find the total for each column. Students are recalling that they start filling in the graph at the bottom, and how to determine which choice is more or less popular. Students also practiced sorting and classifying, by adding objects to a group, or by deciding which object does not belong. It is important for students to continue to identify the sorting rule when looking at a group of objects.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Mrs. Jan’s blog for more information.

Catch Up

Pack Up

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

November Important Dates to Remember

Casual Day - November 29^th

Data Management Math Test – November 30^th
Science Fair - November 30^th

Term 1 Report Cards – December 1^st

Summative Presentations - December 4th

Christmas Concert – December 12^th

Friday Show and Share

Please bring in an item with your assigned sound.

Izyan and Zane – Long “Ee/Ea”

Veda and Ronan – Short “E/e”

December Spelling Test

1. me	6. two
2. did	7. go
3. or	8. that
4. one	9. not
5. so	10. went

· Snuggle Up and Read – Monday, December 4^th

Words of the Week: Due December 4, 2017

1. tree	4. leg
2. feet	5. hen
3. beach	6. nest

Everyday Lunch Options

Monday - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tuesday - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Perogies

Wednesday - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thursday - Hot dog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie)

Friday - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)

Everyday add on items

side of rice

side of fries

veggies and dip

cheese and crackers

cheese sandwich on white bread

jam sandwich on white bread

Bagel and cream cheese

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube

Taking Action

Action is a very significant aspect of the IB learning process. In the PYP Program, students will engage in 6 Unit of Inquiries (UOI) throughout the school year, with each unit being approximately 6 weeks long. During each UOI, 3 students from the class will be assigned as the “Action Stars”, which means that they are encouraged to use what has been learned and apply it to the “real world.” The purpose of this initiative is to help further knowledge about what has been learned within the classroom. Example: If we are learning about recycling, students might go home and tell you that they want to implement a recycling program with you at home, or they may do something simple like telling you that something you were throwing in the garbage may be recycled. Students who are not assigned this role for the current UOI being taught are still encouraged to show ACTION! Action comes in many forms; it might be something small to something very large, but as long as the children understand the concepts, action is important no matter the size! Please check out our Action board in our classroom to see all our fabulous learners.