Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Friday, May 31, 2019

Day 161

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday, June 4- African Lion Safari

Wednesday, June 5- Raptors Day, please wear jerseys or something raptors related

Wednesday, June 12- Year-End Play Day

Friday, June 14 – Last Day of School and Promotion Ceremony

SJA Summer Camp

With summer around the corner, what better way for your children to spend the summer but here at SJA! SJA summer camp registrations were sent home earlier this year. We are offering 7 weeks of summer fun with a minimum of 3 excursions per week. There is lunch and snack options and before and after care available. Register before it is too late! Ms. Hughes would be happy to answer any questions you may have. She can be reached at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com

A note from Ms. Hayward:

Happy Fantastic Friday!

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

Math: Today students had to estimate and measure masses using 3 different non-standard units. We used marbles, beans and snap cubes to measure 2 objects using a balance scale. For example, the crayon weighed 38 beans.

Daily 5: Today students had to pick an adjective out of a cup and create a detailed sentence using that specific adjective.

Students needed to follow a specific success criteria for this activity

1. I can circle my adjective

2. I can include capital letters

3. I can include periods

Agenda:

Spelling test next Friday

Spelling sentences due next Friday

Read 15 minutes/ comprehension

Please bring back any library books

Summative presentations June 3^rd/5^th

African Lion Safari trip Tuesday

Raptors day Wednesday

Gym: Ms.Yustin was away for track and field today so I decided to take my students outside for gym. We played a fun game called Loop Ball where students had to try and get the ball into the opponents net without being tagged. We had runners, guards and taggers!

Inquiry into Language:Today students wrote a journal about their plans for summer vacation. They needed to include all the components of journal writing such as a date, introduction sentence, sentence starters and a conclusion sentence. I can see we have some very excited children ready for summer vacation!

Unit of Inquiry:Today students practiced their summative presentations with a friend. Once students finished they were able to give feedback to their partner, 2 things that they loved about the presentation and one thing that they can work on for Monday! We also created pop up pictures of different habitats today!

Have a wonderful,

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