Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Friday, February 1, 2019

Day 91

Upcoming dates:

Friday, February 4- In class presentation of book retell

Thursday, February 7 – JK-Grade 3 Oral Competition

Friday, February 8 – Grade 4-8 Oral Competition

Monday, February 11 – Re-registration packages due – be sure to reserve your spot

Wednesday, February 13 – SJA vs. TMA Oral Competition and 100^th Day of School

Re-registrations packages have been sent home. All completed forms are due back no later than February 11^th, 2019, in order to save your spots.

A note from Melissa: Just a friendly reminder that re-registration packages are due by Monday, February 11. After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year. We look forward to seeing you back for next year!

Book Fair:

March Break Camp at SJA: Sign up to reserve your spot

Jump Rope for Heart –It is that time again! We will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Thursday, February 14^th. Donation packages have been sent home. You can make a pledge using cash or you can donate on the website - jumpropeforheart.ca. House points will be rewarded to each student who brings in donations. If we meet our school goal of $2500, students will be rewarded with a fun activity. Let’s see what we can do SJA!

A note regarding speeches – Due to our growing population at SJA, this year speeches will be split into two days. On Thursday, February 7^th, JK-Grade 2 will recite their poems and stories and on Friday, February 8^th, Grade 4-8 will recite their speeches

Happy Fantastic Friday!

Congratulations to all the winners of the Risk-Taker award

We finally got outside for recess!

French:We started the morning with French. Please see Mlle. Jessica’s blog at http://mllehousja.blogspot.com

Math:Today in math children reviewed probability and terms such as likely and unlikely. We thought of different situations and if they were likely or unlikely to happen. Students designed a game with a spinner, predicted the results and then played the game with a partner. After they finished they needed to explain the results!

Book retell: Students had time to work though their book-retell presentations. Just a reminder, that these are being presented this coming Monday. I am really looking forward to hearing them!!

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

Inquiry into Language:Today students wrote their spelling test!

Agenda:

Book retell Presentation Monday Feb 4^thin class- memorize and use expression

Read 15 minutes

Spelling test signed

Jump rope for heart fundraising

Re-registration package

Math test Thursday February 7^th

Math review due Thursday February 7^th

Trip form and money

Unit of Inquiry: Today we went to Mr. Foster’s class and watched a video that talked about inventions. It showed us different inventions from the past and how they have developed over the years. They talked about how inventions don’t always happen on the first try but rather it takes a really long time. After the video we talked about the invention of the telephone, and Mr. Foster brought out two different types of telephones. We examined how they have developed over the years and compared it to the cellphones we use today.

Thank you to my teacher helper Aarav, you are always such a great helper :)

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the warm weather heading our way

Love,

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