Yesterday your child brought home the December Scholastic Catlalogs. If you wish to order anything this month, please return the order form and cheque to the school by Wednesday, December 2nd. Online payment options are also available if you are interested, and the information is in the catalogs.
If you would like to have an order kept secret and used as a gift, please let us know by attaching a note to the order and we will let you know once it arrives.
Thank you in advance for your order!
Friday, November 27, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Mrs. Mack
Yesterday was Mrs. Mack's last day of full time teaching. She will be gradually releasing classes back to me over the next few weeks AND will be doing some teaching in other areas of the school.
She has brought so many wonderful things into our classroom this Fall and we are sad that her time with us is almost done.
Today the students blogged about their favourite teacher, Mrs. Mack. Please have a look at what they wrote and feel free to comment.
https://kidblog.org/class/MrsElder/posts
She has brought so many wonderful things into our classroom this Fall and we are sad that her time with us is almost done.
Today the students blogged about their favourite teacher, Mrs. Mack. Please have a look at what they wrote and feel free to comment.
https://kidblog.org/class/MrsElder/posts
Gr.1 and 2 Peace Book
We have decided to create a video of our students reading The Peace Book by Todd Parr. This book spreads a beautiful and profound message of peace! The kids did a great job!
The video can be found: The Peace Book
Thanks so much,
Larissa(Intern) and Christa
The video can be found: The Peace Book
Thanks so much,
Larissa(Intern) and Christa
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Reading Goals
We are working on a few reading goals in our classroom over the next few weeks.
One, we will be working on characters within text. Being able to determine the main and secondary characters AND also describe them. The descriptions of each character should be physical characteristics (what they look like) and internal characteristics (based on how they act).
Second, we are working on overall reading comprehension. For the next few weeks we will be asking students to tell us character details (physical AND internal), setting details (where and when) and also a short summary of what they just read.
Any extra support that can be done at home during reading is greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!
One, we will be working on characters within text. Being able to determine the main and secondary characters AND also describe them. The descriptions of each character should be physical characteristics (what they look like) and internal characteristics (based on how they act).
Second, we are working on overall reading comprehension. For the next few weeks we will be asking students to tell us character details (physical AND internal), setting details (where and when) and also a short summary of what they just read.
Any extra support that can be done at home during reading is greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Student Led Conferences
Student Led Conferences will be held Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon/evening. This is an opportunity for your child to show you all that he/she has learned in the first term of school. You should have received an email with your conference time and teacher. If you have not yet received this, please contact the school.
A few things to keep in mind when we have Student Led Conferences:
1) They are in fact student led. Ideally, the student will discuss what they have learned and what they plan to work on during this time. That being said, the Grade One students are unfamiliar with this process and will need some prompting during their conference. Grade Two students may also need a bit of prompting but should be able to complete the conference confidently. This is a chance for your child to share, and brag, about all of the things they are learning. If you have questions for your child during the conference, please ask.
2) If you have concerns regarding your child, please let me know and we will schedule another time to discuss it. We want the conference time to be about your child's learning, and future goals, but we will absolutely schedule another time where we can discuss any concerns that you may have.
3) Each conference is scheduled to last 15 minutes. Please do your very best to stick to this time, as the entire school is coordinated, and if I run late it will cause others to run late as well. I will remind your child during the conference that we just have a few minutes left and we will wrap things up. If you would like more time to discuss anything in regards to your child, we can schedule that for another time.
Thank you for your support and we will see you at conferences!
A few things to keep in mind when we have Student Led Conferences:
1) They are in fact student led. Ideally, the student will discuss what they have learned and what they plan to work on during this time. That being said, the Grade One students are unfamiliar with this process and will need some prompting during their conference. Grade Two students may also need a bit of prompting but should be able to complete the conference confidently. This is a chance for your child to share, and brag, about all of the things they are learning. If you have questions for your child during the conference, please ask.
2) If you have concerns regarding your child, please let me know and we will schedule another time to discuss it. We want the conference time to be about your child's learning, and future goals, but we will absolutely schedule another time where we can discuss any concerns that you may have.
3) Each conference is scheduled to last 15 minutes. Please do your very best to stick to this time, as the entire school is coordinated, and if I run late it will cause others to run late as well. I will remind your child during the conference that we just have a few minutes left and we will wrap things up. If you would like more time to discuss anything in regards to your child, we can schedule that for another time.
Thank you for your support and we will see you at conferences!
Monday, November 9, 2015
Home Reading this week
Due to no school on Wednesday, November 11th, we ask that Home Reading be returned on Thursday this week.
Thank you for understanding!
Thank you for understanding!
Remembrance Day Service
Tomorrow is the community Remembrance Day service at the school. It will start at 1:30pm and will last until approximately 3:00pm,
The Grade One and Two class will be presenting a book on Peace during the ceremony. We ask that your child dresses appropriately for the day, and if you could send a poppy that would be greatly appreciated. It can be put in a lunch kit, or back pack and we will attach them right before we go to the ceremony.
It is a community ceremony and everyone is welcome so we hope to see you there!
The Grade One and Two class will be presenting a book on Peace during the ceremony. We ask that your child dresses appropriately for the day, and if you could send a poppy that would be greatly appreciated. It can be put in a lunch kit, or back pack and we will attach them right before we go to the ceremony.
It is a community ceremony and everyone is welcome so we hope to see you there!
Friday, November 6, 2015
Penguin Life Cycle
We have been studying animals and their life cycle in Science this term.
Please have a look at our blog posts about penguins and feel free to leave a comment and share the link.
Blog posts can be seen here:
https://kidblog.org/class/MrsElder/posts
Please have a look at our blog posts about penguins and feel free to leave a comment and share the link.
Blog posts can be seen here:
https://kidblog.org/class/MrsElder/posts
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Important Days in November
Tuesday, November 10th
Community Remembrance Day Service
1:30pm
Everyone Welcome
Wednesday, November 11th
No School
Friday, November 13th
SRC Bake Sale
All items are $1
Tuesday, November 17th
Report Cards Sent Home K-12
Student Led Conferences
(afternoon/evening)
Wednesday, November 18th
Student Led Conferences
(afternoon/evening)
Friday, November 20th
No School
Monday, November 23rd
Early Dismissal at 2:20
Week of November 23rd - 27th
Show and Tell
Community Remembrance Day Service
1:30pm
Everyone Welcome
Wednesday, November 11th
No School
Friday, November 13th
SRC Bake Sale
All items are $1
Tuesday, November 17th
Report Cards Sent Home K-12
Student Led Conferences
(afternoon/evening)
Wednesday, November 18th
Student Led Conferences
(afternoon/evening)
Friday, November 20th
No School
Monday, November 23rd
Early Dismissal at 2:20
Week of November 23rd - 27th
Show and Tell
SRC Bake Sale
Good Afternoon,
Our students have put forth a proposal of new speakers in
the gymnasium. The SRC has planned a Bake Sale to help fund this!
There will be a Bake Sale next Friday, November 13 at morning recess and over
lunch. All items will be $1. Please enjoy a yummy treat that day!
Thanks,
Coronach School SRC
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