Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Day 160

Upcoming dates:

Friday, May 31 –SJA vs. TMA Track and Field Competition

Tuesday, June 4- African Lion Safari

Wednesday, June 5- Raptors Day- Wear a jersey or something Raptors related

Wednesday, June 12- Year-End Play Day

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

A note from Ms. Hayward:

Come join us during the summer for our SJA Summer Camp! Details are below:

Our SJA Parent Guild is hosting an SJA Year-End Play Day on Wednesday, June 12^th from 10:00-2:00. The cost for the play day is $20 ($15/sibling) and includes bouncy castles, obstacle course, face painting, Henna body art, photo booth, games, and clowns! For an extra $5, the following food choices will be available: 2 slices of cheese pizza, 2 hot dogs or 2 veggies samosas. Each option comes with chips and water. All order forms and money are due back by Thursday, May 23^rd. All proceeds raised will go towards our ongoing fundraising efforts

Happy Think about it Thursday!

Today was a very busy day as we had Ms. Brasil’s students join us for the day!

We also just wanted to say a big congratulation to one of our classmates who has moved onto the next karate belt! We are VERY proud of you!

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

Math: Today students reviewed the terms mass and capacity. We reviewed that mass is the amount something weighs and capacity is how much something can hold. We brainstormed different measuring tools to determine something’s mass or capacity. We thought of balance scales and measuring cups. Today children had to compare and measure the masses of several objects from the classroom.

Music:Please see Ms. McMillan's blog at www.mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

Inquiry into Language:Today we read the last two chapters of our novel study ‘Afternoon on the Amazon’. Then students had to write me an opinion letter about their favourite part of the book. They needed to include all components of a letter such as date, greeting, body, closing and signature. They needed to include 3-detailed reasons to support their opinion.

Agenda:

Spelling test next Friday

Spelling sentences due next Friday

Math test signed and returned

Read 15 minutes/ comprehension

Please bring back any library books

Summative presentations June 3^rd/5^th

Presentation:Today we had a presentation from two grade six students about stranger danger! They presented a very creative, engaging and child friendly presentation about the dangers we need to look out for and the precautions we can take towards staying safe!

Oakwood Performance: Today we had the privilege to go and watch Oakwood’s Got Talent, where the different students were able to showcase their different talents! The performance was AMAZING and my students really enjoyed it. Congratulations Oakwood teachers and performers on a job well done!

Have a wonderful evening and GO RAPTORS GO!

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