Michelangelo

Please have a look at our post about Michelangelo.  Miss Larsen taught us about him and then we got to work on pictures from underneath our desks, just like Michelangelo did with the Sistine Chapel (well, kind of).

Thanks as always for looking and commenting on our learning!

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Mathletics Awards

Here are the winners of Mathlethics awards this week. Congratulations and keep up the great work!

Heard around the room

Here are a few things we heard around the room while working on our Michelangelo inspired drawings:

"Wow it hurts doing this"
"This is SO hard"
"This is NOT going well"
"Its like I'm fixing a truck under here"
"Mrs. Elder I can't work like this"
"It's so complicated under here, and it hurts A LOT"
"It's only been 7 minutes. Can you imagine 7 YEARS"
"I suck"

Michelangelo

Today Miss Larsen taught us about Michelangelo.  She told us he was an artist from a LONG time ago, and then we looked at some of his work.  We looked at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo painted the ceiling with stories from the Bible.  It took him 7 YEARS to finish this!  So, we thought we would give it a try and we created works of art while working from a new angle!  Here are a few pictures!

Spelling Words (May 26th - 30th)

Grade One
too
was
four
pretty
this
there

Grade Two
about
only
done
six
seven
eight

Photo of the Day by Jordan

This is the sisteen chapel. Michaelangalo took seven years to paint it. By Jordan.

Photo of the Day by Spencer

Thes is Miss Rachul. Today is her brthday. By Spencer

Spring Weather reminders

Now that the weather has warmed up (finally), I just want to remind all of you of the dress code policy.

Students are not allowed to wear spaghetti straps, open back shirts, etc.  We have discussed the dress code in class and I have described to students how "lasagna" straps (wider ones) are acceptable.  We also discussed the length of shorts and skirts. The length of shorts/skirts for students must be longer than their fingers when they place their arms at their side.

Although not part of the dress code (and rather a request on my behalf) I ask that as students start to wear sandals and flip flops to school, please send a pair of socks with them as well.  This allows them to wear socks with their indoor shoes and gym shoes, and also helps prevent the creation of any unwanted aromas within the room.

Thank you for your help and cooperation!

Track and Field

Elementary track is scheduled for June 4th this year and will be held in Coronach.  Students from Rockglen and Bengough School will also be attending.
All students from Grade 1 - 6 will participate in events throughout the day.  A detailed schedule of events will be sent home closer to June 4th.

Spelling Words

There will be no spelling words for this (short) week.  I encourage you to take this time to keep working on the word rings.  The students are making such great progress ~ thank you for your help!!

Photo of the day ~ Trista

We are making farey tales

by Trista

Scholastic Book Orders for June

Today your child will bring home the June catalogs for Scholastic Book orders.  If you are interested in purchasing books to read this summer, please return order forms and cheques by Wednesday, May 21st.

Thank you in advance!
Happy reading!

Photo of the day ~ Kade

This is a heart leaf floer.by Kade

Word Rings

There are only a few weeks left to finish up as many words rings as possible.  Our goal for most of the Grade One class is to have at least 2 of the buckets completed, and all 4 buckets completed for the Grade Two class.  Please encourage your child to practice a little bit each night and thank you for helping us reach our goal.

Bike Safety Rodeo

This Friday, May 16th there will be a bike safety rodeo at the Sportsplex.
Angela Gent, Carrie Schnell, and the RCMP are running it for our students in Grades 1-6.

Town students are asked to ride their bikes to school that day as we will ride to the Sportsplex together that afternoon.  I am asking that bus students have their bikes brought to school Friday morning so that they can also participate.  Thank you for your help with this.

Spelling Words (May 12th - 16th)

Grade One
them
then
think
thank
may
every

Grade Two
light
laugh
long
together
keep
clean

Photo of the day by Cody N

This is our vuoing pitiksher. We our lrning obot perspektiv. By Cody N.

Shrine Circus tickets

There are Shrine Circus tickets available from the school for K-8 students who wish to attend.  The circus is in Moose Jaw on June 7th.  Please let the me know if you are interested in any tickets.

Thanks!

Happy Mother's Day!

Today we posted on our blogs about Mother's Day!  I have learned many new and interesting things about all of you today! One thing that is evident is how much your children love and adore you!

Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

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Photo of the day by Kaden

This what we bilt at in door reises yesterday

Spelling Words (May 5th - 9th)

Grade One

ate

ride

came

eat

please

Grade Two

many

off

work

upon

right 

Recent Blog Posts

Please have a look at our most recent blog posts.  In our first post we shared what we have learned about totem poles.  Our second post is in honor of Coronach School's graduation this weekend and shares what we plan to do when we grow up and graduate.

Thank you for having a look at our posts and for commenting.  Please pass along the link to family and friends so that they can also share in our learning.

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Important Days in May

Saturday, May 3rd
Coronach School Graduation

Monday, May 12th
Early dismissal 2:20

Monday, May 19th
Victoria Day
No School

Monday, May 26th
Early dismissal 2:20

Week of May 26th-30th
Show and Tell