Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Day 11

French: We started our morning with Mlle Jessica. Please see her blog at http://mllehousja.blogspot.com

Reflection with Math focus: Today children worked in their math journals filling in ten frames for the days at school so far (one dot per day). Then we recorded the weather for today and predicted what it's going to be tomorrow. We discussed the word predict as many children did not know the meaning.

Math: We revisited our sorting activities and tried to do them by ourselves. We went over sorting rules as a class reminding the children that the middle item has to have something from both circles.

After we worked in pairs creating different patterns using 2 changing attributes. We identified the pattern core in our partner’s pattern and labeled their attributes. Next we gave our partner a given set of shapes and they had to create a pattern that repeats, using only the shapes given! It was great to see such teamwork and encouragement Children are encouraged to continue doing their math review in preparation for the math test this Friday!

Gym: Please see Ms. Yustin’s blog at https://sjaayustin.blogspot.com

After gym we had a mediation session for 5 minutes. We focused on our breathing and put our brain back in learning mode. I think this will become a daily thing for our class as it calms us right down after gym and we are ready to work again!

Agenda:

1. Welcome BBQ September 20^th

2. Math Review booklet to be completed by Friday September 21^st

3. Spelling Test Friday

4. Spelling Sentences due Friday

5. One page of cursive due tomorrow

6. Read 15 minutes

7. Terry Fox pledge form

Unit Of Inquiry: Today we talked about different responsibilities we have been doing around the house and in school. We brainstormed as a class different ones that are important to us and wrote them on the board. Then children created a Responsibility Flower. They had to write down different responsibilities on the petals and put the pieces of the flower together! Then we decorated with tissue paper! Children took their time and created a wonderful piece of art that will remind us of our responsibilities.

After we completed our flowers children were able to finish their ‘ Recipe for a Great School Year’ booklet!

Today my teacher helper was Zane! Thank you for being such a great help J

Thank you again to everyone who has sent a picture of their child fulfilling their responsibility. Our Action wall is growing everyday!

Have a wonderful Wednesday night,

Miss Gandy

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What is Action?

Many people think that action is easy to define. It is something you do right? But action is much more than that. Action is a part of who we are. If we want to change the world we need to start with changing ourselves. But sometimes change is hard. How do we make changes to the way we think so we can help the world? If we want children to make a difference in the world we need to help them personalize the action they take, and understand that it is not just a mandate from their teachers and parents, but a life long mindset they develop. Taking action can happen at any age. Support children and youth as they begin the learning journey towards becoming adults that are change agents! I’d love to hear about the action your child takes part in at home and in the greater community. Please send me a quick email or agenda note to let me know so we can celebrate together.

Lunch Menu

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

Tues.- Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Chicken Tacos (2 or 3)

Weds. - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thurs.- Hotdog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie) OR Veggie Pasta

Fri. - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3) OR Special of the Month

Everyday items

Side of rice

Side of fries (cooked in an air fryer)

Veggies and dip

Crackers and cheese

Cheese sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Jam sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Veggie Wrap

Turkey Wrap

Bagel and cream cheese

Soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

Chocolate or white milk

Apple or orange juice

Yogurt tube

Healthy choice cookie (Halal)

Units of Inquiry

Unit 1 - Rules, Relationships and Responsibilities

Central Idea: People living around the world all have relationships, rules, and responsibilities.

Lines of Inquiry:

- Important relationships within the community

- The importance of home, school and community rules

- The changes of rules and relationships over time

Key Concepts

Change,Responsibility, Connection

Unit 2 - We are going Prehistoric

Central Idea: Animals can change and adapt over time

Lines of Inquiry:

- Ways we gather information to tell us about Dinosaurs.

- Animals that lived on Earth during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

- How animals and plants survived or became extinct in the prehistoric period.

Key Concepts

- Causation, Connection, Change

Unit 3 - Outrageously Organized

Central Idea: People often use organization as a system to establish order.

Lines of Inquiry:

- Reasons why people use systems of organization.

- Strategies to organize ourselves at home, school, and in our community.

- Consequences of a presence or absence of organization.

Key Concepts

- Causation, Connection, Change

Unit 4 - Inventions, Innovations and Discovery

Central Idea: Inventions are a response to challenges and opportunities, and impact our daily lives.

Lines of Inquiry:

- The origins of different inventions and how they have changed over time.

- Events that lead to the creation of important inventions.

- Significant inventions and their inventors

Key Concepts

- Causation, Function, Form

Unit 5 - Art Attack

Central Idea: People use art forms to express their culture.

Lines of Inquiry:

- The art forms of local and international cultures both past and present.

- How art is used for expression and communication.

- How art can demonstrate various cultural experiences (e.g. language, beliefs)

Key Concepts

- Perspective, Form

Unit 6 – Animal Kingdom

Central Idea: Diverse habitats support unique communities of living things

Lines of Inquiry:

- Needs of plants and animals within various ecosystems.

- The characteristics that define habitats around the world.

- The ways human actions can affect ecosystems.

Key Concepts

- Change, Responsibility, Form