*Spelling tests are sent home in a duotang each week. Please sign, and return to school. I also encourage you to review former spelling words ~ these are the most commonly used words when we start reading, so the more exposure the better. Thanks!
Grade One Words
me
we
go
up
the
and
Grade Two Words
from
stop
just
every
give
giving
Friday, September 28, 2012
Isis and the Seven Scorpions
We were fortunate enough to be able to listen to and watch a performance of "Isis and the Seven Scorpions". The story involves a professor and his students on a trip to Egypt, and the professor is bit by a scorpion. The students try to solve clues, to help them save their professor.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Grade 1 Patterns
In Math, the Grade 1 students are taking patterning. It was far too nice out to do this inside, so we took our supplies outside and enjoyed the beautiful day! Here is some of what we worked on...
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| Drawing patterns outside! |
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| Creating patterns using pattern blocks! |
Important Dates ~ October
October 1st - 5th
Spirit Week
October 8th
Thanksgiving
No School
October 15th-19th
Education Week
Events scheduled
More details to follow
October 15th
Early dismissal
2:00pm
October 22nd-26th
Show and Tell Week
October 24th
Retakes
October 29th
Early dismissal
2:00pm
Spirit Week
October 8th
Thanksgiving
No School
October 15th-19th
Education Week
Events scheduled
More details to follow
October 15th
Early dismissal
2:00pm
October 22nd-26th
Show and Tell Week
October 24th
Retakes
October 29th
Early dismissal
2:00pm
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes have been scheduled for October 24th.
Please let me know before the 24th if you are needing to have retakes done.
Please let me know before the 24th if you are needing to have retakes done.
Spirit Week
The SRC has planned a Spirit Week for next week.
Each day will have a dress-up theme.
Monday, Oct 1st
Pajama Day
Tuesday, Oct 2nd
School Colour Day
Wednesday, Oct. 3rd
White Day
Thursday, Oct. 4th
Crocs Day
Friday, Oct. 5th
Animal Day
Each day will have a dress-up theme.
Monday, Oct 1st
Pajama Day
Tuesday, Oct 2nd
School Colour Day
Wednesday, Oct. 3rd
White Day
Thursday, Oct. 4th
Crocs Day
Friday, Oct. 5th
Animal Day
Monday, September 24, 2012
Terry Fox Walk
On Thursday afternoon at 2:30 we will be participating in the Terry Fox Walk. After the walk we will grab a cookie and juice and go back to our classroom. You are welcome to walk with us on that day.
There will be a penny parade set up in the hallway, and students are also encouraged to bring donations or pledges on the day of the walk. Pledge sheets were sent in your child's backpack today.
Thank you for your support!
There will be a penny parade set up in the hallway, and students are also encouraged to bring donations or pledges on the day of the walk. Pledge sheets were sent in your child's backpack today.
Thank you for your support!
The blogs are back!
First thing this morning I took the Grade 2's to the computer lab to start blogging. What a great way to start a Monday!
Feel free to comment on any of the blogs, and pass along the link to family members. Posts, and comments, must be reviewed/approved by me first, so there will be a delay before you see it on their blog.
Part of the responsibility of having a blog is to carry on a conversation with those who comment. The students are very excited to hear what you have to say!
http://kidblog.org/MrsEldersClass2012/
Thanks so much!
Feel free to comment on any of the blogs, and pass along the link to family members. Posts, and comments, must be reviewed/approved by me first, so there will be a delay before you see it on their blog.
Part of the responsibility of having a blog is to carry on a conversation with those who comment. The students are very excited to hear what you have to say!
http://kidblog.org/MrsEldersClass2012/
Thanks so much!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Spelling Tests
Beginning on Monday, I will start introducing spelling words each week. Words will be posted on the blog and we will practice these words during the week. Additional practice using these words at home would be appreciated.
Spelling words will be words that are frequently used in writing or seen while reading. Many of these words are known as "sight words", meaning that they can't be sounded out, but must be recognized when looked at. The words will increase in difficulty as the year goes on.
When we have our spelling "test", students will be asked to write out the words we have been studying during the week. Depending on the level of the student, the time of the year, etc. I will have different expectations for the "test". The first and last sound in a word may be all that your child can hear/write at this point, and that is absolutely fine. We work towards hearing/writing all the sounds as the year progresses.
On the test I will often mark the word(s) correct, even if some of the letters are missing. Again, if a student shows me the first and last sounds of the word, I will consider that success!
Spelling tests will be on Friday of each week.
Spelling words will be words that are frequently used in writing or seen while reading. Many of these words are known as "sight words", meaning that they can't be sounded out, but must be recognized when looked at. The words will increase in difficulty as the year goes on.
When we have our spelling "test", students will be asked to write out the words we have been studying during the week. Depending on the level of the student, the time of the year, etc. I will have different expectations for the "test". The first and last sound in a word may be all that your child can hear/write at this point, and that is absolutely fine. We work towards hearing/writing all the sounds as the year progresses.
On the test I will often mark the word(s) correct, even if some of the letters are missing. Again, if a student shows me the first and last sounds of the word, I will consider that success!
Spelling tests will be on Friday of each week.
Spelling Words (Sept. 24th - Sept. 28th)
Grade One Words
I
a
see
one
two
Grade Two Words
her
him
his
them
after
walk
I
a
see
one
two
Grade Two Words
her
him
his
them
after
walk
Star of the Week ~ Tyler
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Heard around the room today...
"Mrs. Elder, why does my backpack smell like dog food?"
Student 1: "Mrs. Elder, why can't we have a snake for a class pet?"
Student 2: "Because Mrs. Elder would just scream and cry all day, that's why!"
Student 1: "Mrs. Elder, why can't we have a snake for a class pet?"
Student 2: "Because Mrs. Elder would just scream and cry all day, that's why!"
A few reminders
1) Don't forget that picture day is this Friday!
2) Book orders, if you wish to order, are due on Friday.
3) Please make sure your child has a pair of socks at school that can be used for inside shoes and/or gym shoes. We have a growing aroma in our room... haha
4) If you have any supplies left to send to school please do this as soon as possible. Scrapbooks and library bags seem to be the items needed most in our room.
2) Book orders, if you wish to order, are due on Friday.
3) Please make sure your child has a pair of socks at school that can be used for inside shoes and/or gym shoes. We have a growing aroma in our room... haha
4) If you have any supplies left to send to school please do this as soon as possible. Scrapbooks and library bags seem to be the items needed most in our room.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Shoes Tied
Photo of the Day ~ Nicholas
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| We "cleaned up" our fish bowl today. We exchanged 10 little fish for a large 10 fish. |
Book Orders
Yesterday your child came home with Scholastic Book Order catalogs. If you are interested in ordering, please return the order form and cheque (I am not allowed to accept cash) by Friday, September 21st.
Orders placed in our classroom help earn "free credit" with Scholastic to order items (books, posters, etc) for our classroom. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Orders placed in our classroom help earn "free credit" with Scholastic to order items (books, posters, etc) for our classroom. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Supplies to send
If you have not sent a library bag for your child, please do so as soon as you can. We go "shopping" at the library, and the books stay at our desks in these bags. The reusable grocery bags work well, or any other type of sturdy canvas bag.
Please send a paint shirt as well. It helps to eliminate the possibility of ruining good clothes while painting.
Please send a paint shirt as well. It helps to eliminate the possibility of ruining good clothes while painting.
Registration Forms and Fees
Thank you to everyone who has sent back the registration forms. If you have not yet returned them to school, please do so as soon as possible.
Remember as well that there is a $15 fee for all students that must also be sent to school. This fee covers various SRC events, and the Christmas Dinner.
Thanks!
Remember as well that there is a $15 fee for all students that must also be sent to school. This fee covers various SRC events, and the Christmas Dinner.
Thanks!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
5K
Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc who came to help us with the 5K. It really did help to make the afternoon run smoothly, and we appreciated the extra help.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
5K and Open House
Just an update...
The 5K and Open House is rescheduled for Tuesday, September 11th. Events and activities will follow the same schedule as was previously planned. Hope to see you all there!
The 5K and Open House is rescheduled for Tuesday, September 11th. Events and activities will follow the same schedule as was previously planned. Hope to see you all there!
Quotes from the classroom
"I am pretty sure the power plant just ran out of coal."
"I hope the power comes back on soon because I can't eat cold spaghetti for lunch!"
Once the power came back on, just in time to go home...
"Yahoo! At least now we can go home and watch TV!"
"Thank goodness Mrs. Elder can go and get the latte she has been wanting all day!"
"I hope the power comes back on soon because I can't eat cold spaghetti for lunch!"
Once the power came back on, just in time to go home...
"Yahoo! At least now we can go home and watch TV!"
"Thank goodness Mrs. Elder can go and get the latte she has been wanting all day!"
The Day Without Power...
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| We did buddy reading, under Mrs. Elder's desk, which was right by a window. |
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| Buddy reading by the window. |
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| They found the best spot, right beside the big window. |
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| Less light, but a comfy seat! |
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| Our Smartboard... the old fashion way! |
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