Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Day 107
Important Dates

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

Friday, February 28 - Jump Rope for Heart- Please wear gym uniform

Monday, March 2 - March 6 Spirit Week

· Monday- Spirit Day

· Tuesday- Favourite book or movie character day

· Wednesday- Whacky Wednesday

· Thursday- Sports Day

· Friday- St. Patrick’s Day

Thursday, March 6- Science Centre Trip

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

Monday, March 23 Back to School

Monday, March 23 Term 3 begins (Lower School)

Basketball Game:

March Break Camp:

Oral Competition Thursday:

Jump Rope for Heart: Please send students in their gym uniform for this day Friday, February 28^th.

Happy Wonderful Wednesday!

We started this morning with a pink shirt day assembly! We went over how pink shirt day originated and the importance of being kind to everyone always! We watched a video and a skit about ways we can stand up to bullies and what to do if we are bullied. Then we heard a speech about bullying from a Grade 4 student!

Some of our pink shirts today!

Snow at recess means building a snowman!

Pink Shirt Day Activity: Today we listened to a short anti-bullying day song and discussed the importance of being kind not just today but always. Together as a class we made a kindness quilt!

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

Math: Today students reviewed 3-D shape names and their given properties (vertices, edges and faces). Then students were given a clue and they needed to identify the shape that belonged to this clue. Next students were given a chance to build 3-D nets. Before they began they needed to write how many faces, edges and vertices the shape had.

Inquiry into Language: Today students read chapters 23,24 and 25 of or novel study ‘Charlie and The Chocolate Factory’ and answered comprehension questions about what they read.

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

Agenda:

· Read 15 minutes

· Spelling test Friday

· Spelling sentences due Friday

· Math test Friday

· Math review due Friday

· Summative letter sent home

· Bring in summative materials by tomorrow, Feb 27^th

Unit of Inquiry: Today students continued to learn about Benjamin Franklin. We reviewed some of the discoveries and inventions he was responsible for and how our world would be a very different place without his inventions. Next students finished answering comprehension questions about Benjamin Franklin. A kind reminder that tomorrow is the day to bring in all necessary materials and recourses needed to start their invention.

Have a wonderful and safe 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