Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Day 35

Important Dates:

Friday, October 25^th- DRA’s go home JK-2

Tuesday, October 29 – Picture Day

Wednesday, October 30 – Casual Day

Thursday, October 31 – Halloween/Harvest Spirit Day

Tuesday, November 5- Guy Fawkes Day

Friday, November 8- No School

Monday, November 11- Remembrance Day and No School

Wednesday, November 13- Kindness Day

Friday, November 15- Science Fair

November Lunches

The lunch site is now open

It will close Wednesday, October 30th at 3:00pm

Special of the month: Chicken Stir Fry which is available every Friday

All payments are to be made through quickbooks by November 6th.

Happy Tremendous Thursday:)

* Please have quick look through the lost and found items NOW located in the gym. On November 8th at 4pm all left over items will be donated to the local Salvation Army.

Story Connection: Today students listened to Chapter 4 of their novel study ‘Dinosaurs Before Dark’ and answered comprehension questions about what they had heard.

Gym: Please see Ms. V’s blog at https://msvphysed.blogspot.com

Math: Today students worked learned about telling, and showing time. We learned that when the minute hand is on the 15 we say quarter past ____. If the minute hand is at the 30 we say half past____ and if the minute hand is at the 45 we say quarter the next hour. For example: 3:45pm would be said as quarter to 4. Together as a class we practiced recognizing and saying different times. Students showed the small hand represents (hour) and the long hand (minute). Students then worked in their workbooks showing the digital time on an analogue clock.

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica’s blog at http://mllehousja.blogspot.com

Inquiry into Language: Today students wrote their post Ontario Writing Assessment on list writing. Students had to recall all the information that we have learned over the past month about list writing and create a detailed list about recess rules.

Agenda:

· Read 15 minutes

· Spelling test Friday

· Spelling sentences due Friday

· Math test signed and returned

· Trip form and money by October 25^th

Unit of Inquiry: Today students learned about the term 'paleontologists'. Together as a class we listened to a song that told us about what paleontologists are. We learned that they are scientists who study the past. Like deactivates, they look for clues buried in the earth. They teach for and study fossils. Students had to read a passage about fossils and paleontologists and answer questions!

Today we caught up on some of my past teacher helpers having their chance to read to the class! Well done Neel!

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