Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Day 112
Important dates

Monday, March 2 - March 6 Spirit Week

· Thursday- Sports Day- not for grade 1’s as we are on a trip

· 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)

Rafiki Bracelet:

Spirit Week

March Break Camp:

Jump Rope for Heart

Happy Wacky Wednesday!

We are quite the wacky bunch today!

House Games: We started the morning with a few house games! One game students and teacher participated in a wacky walking race. The next game involved gathering as many cotton balls into a bowl using Vaseline on the tip of our nose!

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

Math: Today we reviewed representing a double-digit number in place value mat. Then we learned how to use a place value mat when adding double-digit numbers. Children then used base ten concepts and place value mats to solve addition problems. They also needed to create their own addition story problem

Inquiry into Language: Today we read the final chapter of novel study ‘Charlie and The Chocolate Factory’. Then students answered comprehension questions about what we read. We shared with the class our favourite part of this book and supported our reasoning with answering why. We also discussed how Charlie’s character changed from the beginning of the book to the end of the book.

Music: Please see Mrs. McMillian's blog at http://mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

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

Agenda:

· Read 15 minutes

· Spelling test Friday

· Spelling sentences due Friday

· Science Centre Trip tomorrow- please bring a disposable lunch and wear dress uniform

· Be at school by 8:30am the latest

· Black shoes were sent home today as cubbies will be cleared by Friday and it will be helpful to start clearing them out now so on Friday they do not have as much to carry.

Unit of Inquiry: Today we started our summative presentations! We went over presentation expectations such as projecting the voice, eye contact and posture. We will finish the remaining presentations on Friday!

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