Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Day 103
Important Dates

Friday, February 21 Picture Day - Siblings

Tuesday, February 25- Pancake Tuesday

Tuesday, February 25- Casual Day

Wednesday, February 26- Pink Shirt Day

Thursday, February 27 Oral Competition: SJA vs. Maples Academy

Friday, February 28 - Jump Rope for Heart

Monday, March 2 - March 6 Spirit Week

Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 20 March Break (No School)

Monday, March 23 Back to School

Monday, March 23 Term 3 begins (Lower School)

March Break Camp:

Happy Tremendous Thursday!

A kind reminder that tomorrow is sibling picture days, if you want your child to take a photo with their sibling please fill in the form and return to teacher!

We also celebrated a very special birthday today! Happy Birthday Sahana, we loved celebrating with you today

Story Connection: Today students learned about our new learner profile of the month ‘open-minded’. We discussed with our tables the meaning of being open minded. Then we read a story called 'Dear Dragon' and we discussed how the characters were showing that they were open-minded. After we worked through a brainstorming page about how we can be open minded in school, home, and the community.

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

Math: Today students continued to learn about 3-D shapes and skeletons. Children named the solids represented by each skeleton model and explained their thinking. Then students practiced identifying the names, faces, edges and vertices of different shapes. I have sent this home in their agendas to keep practicing and reviewing the properties of these 3-D Shapes.

Inquiry into Language: Today we read chapters 18,19 and 20 of our novel study ‘Charlie and The Chocolate Factory’. Students then answered comprehension questions based on what they read.

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

Agenda:

1. Read 15 minutes

2. Spelling sentences due tomorrow

3. Spelling test tomorrow

4. Trip form and money

5. Re-registration package overdue

6. Jump rope for heart fundraiser form

Unit of Inquiry: Today we learned about the inventor Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone. We watched a video about his invention and facts about his life. Then we examined past and present telephones and discussed the differences and similarities of the phone over the years. Next students answered a few questions about Alexander Graham Bell.

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