Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Monday, April 15, 2019

Day 131

Upcoming dates:

Thursday, April 18- Trip to Japanese Culture Centre

Friday, April 19- Good Friday (No School)

Monday, April 22- Easter Monday (No School)

Tuesday, April 23- Spirit Day: Earth Colours Dress Up

Wednesday, April 24- Casual Day

Tuesday, April 30- Autism Awareness Silent Dance

Friday, May 3- Grade 6 Exhibition (PYP)

Tuesday, May 7- Arts Night (JK- Grade 2)

Wine and Cheese Event: This will be a great time to socialize and hear about what direction SJA will be heading!

Arts Night lyrics have been placed inside the children’s agenda. Please continue to practice at home!

Happy Marvellous Monday!

(Fun fact: there are only 8 more Monday’s left of school…. CRAZY)

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

Math:Today students had to choose objects that are longer, shorter and about 1m long. Together as a class we picked three objects in the classroom, estimated and accurately measured the length. Then the students had to decide whether they would use the centimeter or the metre to measure different objects. For example, would we use metres or centimetres to measure the length of a skipping rope?

Arts Night Performance:Today we worked with Mr. Oliver again to practice or performance and actions. Please continue to memorize lyrics with your child at home! Any questions about the costumes please don’t hesitate contact me

Inquiry into Language: Today students learned new words of the week and worked in the spelling book. I will be having my spelling test on Wednesday because of the trip on Thursday.

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

Agenda:

Spelling test Wednesday

Spelling sentences due Wednesday

After care invoices due April 15^th- interest starts collecting after today

Japanese Culture Centre Trip April 18^th-please pack disposable lunch and wear dress uniform

Read 15 minutes/ comprehension

Unit of Inquiry:Today students learned about ‘Day of The Dead Day’. This is a tradition originated in Mexico where families come together to celebrate and remember their ancestors and loved ones who have passed away. They are remembered through different forms of art pieces such as a sugar skull. We learned that skulls are seen as a positive symbol of rebirth. Together, as a class we watched a video about what Day of The Dead Day is and how individuals express themselves during this festival.

Thank you to my teacher helper, you are always such as great help!!

Have a wonderful evening,

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