Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Friday, September 7, 2018

Day 3

Happy Friday!

What a great first couple days of getting to know my wonderful Grade 1 class J

We started the morning with our House Games; it was a very competitive relay race between all houses. Theta won the first game while Zeta took first the second round. Way to go for all students who participated, it was wonderful to see everyone dressed up and full of spirit!

After we calmed down from the excitement we had French will Mlle Jessica. Please see her blog at http://mllehousja.blogspot.com

Math:Today in math we continued discussing our unit on patterning. We discussed what an attribute means and thought of some examples of a class. We looked at shapes, colour and size and how these attributes make a pattern. I then introduced them to a sorting circle and explained how this can be used to help us sort patterns, a lot like when we sort our laundry. We did an example using math manipulates where children were able to see and sort different objects. Example below shows yellow objects in one circle, a pencil in another circle. Now the middle circle must have something from both circles. We came up with putting a yellow pencil crayon there because it is both yellow and is a pencil. We then worked in our workbooks!

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

Agenda: Welcome BBQ September 20^th

Money due for BBQ September 14^th

Student handbook page singed and returned

Cursive writing book- page 8-10

Read 15 minutes- every Raz Kids login and password should work now, thank you for your patience!

Reflection with academic focus:Today we learned what the learner profile inquirer was. Students gave their own examples of what they thought an Inquirer is. We read a story about an inquirer.

We discussed how Curious George was an inquirer in the story. Once were done we wrote our definition of an inquirer and then drew a picture of us being an inquirer. Once we were completed the picture we wrote down how we can be inquirers all the time.

UOI:We continued exploring our topic on rules and responsibilities. I had children think, pair and share different ideas of rules we can make for recess time. Children were paired up to talk to their partner about a rule that they thought of, and then share them back to the class. We came up with some really good rules that will keep us safe when we are out playing!

Language:Students finished the day with their ‘Recipe for a Great School Year’ booklet and discussed the importance of setting goals for the school year. We all want to try our best everyday to improve on things we find hard at the moment

What a busy week this was, brings great excitement for what is to come this year! Have a wonderful weekend and please DO NOT FORGET TO READ!!!!!!!!!

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