Ms. Gandy's Grade 1 Class

Friday, March 6, 2020

Day 114
Important dates

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

Monday, March 23 Back to School

Monday, March 23 Term 3 begins (Lower School)

Friday, March 27 Report card and math graphs sent home (Term 2

Tuesday, April 2 Lower School Student-Led Conferences & Autism Awareness Day

Monday, April 6 JK-Grade 2 Spelling Bee

Tuesday, April 7 Grade 3-8 Spelling Bee

Thursday, April 9 Easter Spirit Day

Friday, April 10-13 No School – Happy Easter

Wednesday, April 22 Earth Day & Shakespeare Play

Friday, April 24 Dynami Evening (7-9 PM)

Wednesday, April 29 Casual day & Ability Awareness Silent Dance

Friday, May 1 Grade 6 Exhibition

Tuesday, May 12 JK-Grade 2 Arts’ Night

Friday, May 15-May 18 May Long Weekend

Tuesday, May 26 Grade 3-8 Arts’ Night

Wednesday, May 27 Casual Day

Happy Fabulous Friday!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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

Inquiry into Language: Today we wrote our weekly spelling test. Please sign and return them after the March break. I have also sent home the spelling words to review for our upcoming spelling bee competition. Please see the letter and list of words inside the agendas!

Math: I have sent home a math package for the children to work on over the break. Please not this is optional and not required to be completed. I want the children to enjoy and rest during their break as well.

Unit of Inquiry: Today we finished our summative presentations.

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 everyday

· Math package- optional

· Practice spelling bee words

· Have a relaxing and fun March break

· Finish cursive book

Inquiry into Language: Today we watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to finish our novel study! I brought in some snacks for the kids to enjoy while watching the movie. This was a great way to end our last day together before the March break.

Have a wonderful and relaxing March break, we will see everyone in two weeks!

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