Patrol Contest: Valentines Day

Contest details:

• Each patroller can only enter the contest once.
• They can complete the questionnaire online only.
• All entries must be received by: February 29, 2020.
• Two prize draws will be held on March 3, 2020.
• There will be one city and one rural school patroller winner.

Online entry form: https://bit.ly/2u1EK67

Thursday, January 30th 2020 - Day 3

- Students participated in Physical Education, exchanged their library books, music and centers (x2) today. 

- In addition, students spent time uploading some of their work to their Iris accounts. 

- In Mathematics, we completed a number talk about annexing the zero when we divide. Students practiced individually. Students then continued to work on their geometry challenge from yesterday. We discussed different patterns and strategies. Students used strategies such as finding a pattern, organizing the colours in groups of 3, trial and error and making a 2 dimensional drawing of the shape. 

Wednesday, January 29th 2020 - Day 2

- In Social Studies, students read about the Iroquois culture. While reading we focused on identifying verbs conjugated to the imparfait. Students then continued their research about the Iroquois culture around 1500.
- Students participated in Physical Education, centers, Science and English.
- In Mathematics, students completed their graphs and questions from yesterday. Students continued to build on their understanding in geometry. Students learned about 3 dimensional shapes and how to describe les faces et les arêtes. Students were then given a challenge to complete using cubes.

Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020
Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.


2 parents volunteers are required for Skating during Carnaval. 
- Monday, February 10th from 8:00 to 9:00
- Tuesday, February 11th from 10:40 to 11:20 

Tuesday, January 28th 2020 - Day 1

-  Students participated in a Number Talk about division facts. Students then completed a few questions and reflected upon their most used strategy. Students were then introduced to WORMHOLE. Wormhole is a mental mathematics puzzle.
- In Mathematics, students analyzed and declared statements of a double band graphs that compared how many students from grade 1 to 4 prefer chocolate or vanilla ice-cream. Students then continued their graphs from yesterday or wrote questions they can ask students at VAS from grade 2 to 5. Questions identified included:
 - Which do you prefer Sports Day or Carnaval? (AN)
- Do you prefer la cabane a sucre or hot chocolate and croissants? (BB)
- Will you be purchasing a yearbook this year?
- Which is your favourite subject (math or science)?  (LR)
- Students participated in Physical Education, centers and ELA.

Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020
Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.


2 parents volunteers are required for Skating during Carnaval. 
- Monday, February 10th from 8:00 to 9:00
- Tuesday, February 11th from 10:40 to 11:20 


Classroom meeting: 
As a class, we sat down to discuss how can we improve the quantity and quality of French we are speaking in our classroom. Many students are choosing to speak in English all day and are constantly disrupting the learning and progress of others.

Ideas:
- Using sticks to gain and lose popsicle sticks. When you arrive to a certain number you get a prize.
- Using 10 sticks to start with on Monday. Students who speak in English lose a stick each time. The person with the most sticks at the end win a prize. Or if everyone has 10 sticks for a whole week, we get a special activity. 
- Using a point system, you track the amount of English spoken by a person on a large piece of paper.
- Using a money/point system.
- Using a piece of paper, students track the amount of points per students.
- Continue using red, yellow and green system.


As a class we established the following plan:
- Popsicle stick system. Lose a stick when speaking in English. After one full week of 90% success rate.


As a class we discussed the following consequences for disrupting learning:
1. 2 sticks of more, teacher and student conference
2. Visit a younger grade as examplars
3. Mme calls home and discuss with parents how to best support student in following plan
4. Mme Courtney will conference and will call home
5. Office and parent conference

Monday, January 27th 2020 - Day 6

- In Mathematics, students reviewed the difference between primary and secondary data. Then students created a questions they could ask their peers and create a double bar graph. Most students choose to compare the responses of boys and girls in our classroom. Once students gathered their data, they created a double bar graph using their primary data.
- In FLA, students reviewed verbs in the past tense by playing a game of tic-tac-toe. Students then participated in oral discussions to share their experiences about the weekend. Then students spent 20 minutes writing about their weekend.
- Students participated in Physical Education, centers and Science.
- In ELA, students were introduced to our next novel study. We are reading the historical fiction novel, Eyewitness by Margaret Thompson.
- Students received their Math quiz from last week. Students completed a 4 question quiz. Ask me how I did on the quiz!

*Scholastics are due by Friday, January 31st by 4:00pm. Students that order more that $30 worth can use the code: CLIFFORD when they order and will receive a book for free. (Valued at $7 or less)

Friday, January 24th 2020 - Day 0

- In Mathematics, students played 16 blocks then they completed 4 questions for their quiz. Their quiz will be going home on Monday to share their progress.
- Students participated in centers and reading buddies.
- Students completed their english figurative language writing, continued to work on their Ted Harrison art work and worked on their Science projects.

Thursday, January 23 2020 - Day 5

- In Mathematics, students continued to review how to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers while working on 1 and 2 step word problems. *Quiz tomorrow on procedure and strategy
- Students participated in Physical Education, centers, music  and silent reading.
- In Science, students continued to develop their project and problem solve.
- In ELA, students wrote a short description about an image and completed rebus puzzles.



Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020
Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.


2 parent volunteers are required for an in-school activity called Digest This on February 27th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. 


Friday, January 24th: Math quiz (2 by 2 digit multiplication

Wednesday, January 22 2020 - Day 3

-  In Mathematics, students helped graphing data regarding their favourite activity. As a class, we created a double bar graph and analyzed the data. Students then worked with a peer to analyze two double bar graphs.
- Students participated in Physical Education and reading centers.
- In FLA, students learned about the verb tense "imparfait". We played a game practicing reading common verbs conjugated in that tense. Students then read a text and identified the verbs conjugated. In the afternoon, students used the texts to start taking note for their research project. Their teacher modeled how to properly take notes, use drawings and apply the correct conjugation. Students then continued their independent research. (Ask me what I learned about Google Read and Write- hint 

Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020
Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.


2 parent volunteers are required for an in-school activity called Digest This on February 27th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. 


Friday, January 24th: Math quiz (2 by 2 digit multiplication) 

Yearbook Sales

Dear Parents & Guardians, École Varsity Acres has once again partnered with Jostens, Canada’s largest creator and distributor of school yearbooks, to produce a yearbook this year for all students. Yearbooks will be sold for $15.00 per copy starting today, Monday, January 20th until Friday, January 31st 2020. The purchase of a yearbook is optional.  If you choose to to purchase one, please complete the payment on your PowerSchool account.  Once the fee has been paid, you will be able to print your own receipt if you desire.  Our school yearbook will help build pride and community for our students with memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for your support and we look forward in sharing our school yearbook with you and your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Daniel McKenna at dkmckenna@cbe.ab.ca or at (403) 777-6090.

Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - Day 3 

- In Mathematics, students reviewed how to multiply a 2 digit number by a 2 digit number.  Students identified mistakes in two questions presented to them. Then students practiced prior to our quiz on Friday. Students may use their templates, multiplication charts and examplars. 

- Students participated in Physical Education, reading centers, music and visited the library. 

- In ELA, students reviewed their writing about similes. Students wrote a good copy of their simile poems. 

- Students finished off their day with art. They continued to create and develop their art work that highlights features of Ted Harrison's art work.  

Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020
Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.


2 parent volunteers are required for an in-school activity called Digest This on February 27th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. 



Friday, January 24th: Math quiz (2 by 2 digit multiplication) 

Yearbook Sales

Dear Parents & Guardians, École Varsity Acres has once again partnered with Jostens, Canada’s largest creator and distributor of school yearbooks, to produce a yearbook this year for all students. Yearbooks will be sold for $15.00 per copy starting today, Monday, January 20th until Friday, January 31st 2020. The purchase of a yearbook is optional.  If you choose to to purchase one, please complete the payment on your PowerSchool account.  Once the fee has been paid, you will be able to print your own receipt if you desire.  Our school yearbook will help build pride and community for our students with memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for your support and we look forward in sharing our school yearbook with you and your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Daniel McKenna at dkmckenna@cbe.ab.ca or at (403) 777-6090.

Monday, January 20th 2020- Day 2 

- In FLA, students brainstormed, discussed and wrote about which super power they would like to have. 

- In Mathematics, students reviewed how to multiply a 2 digit number by a 2 digit number. Then students practiced by solving a Tarsia puzzle. 

- Students participated in Physical Education, Science, reading centers and silent reading. 

- In ELA, students reviewed their writing about similes. Students were then introduced to hyperboles. 

Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020
Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.


2 parent volunteers are required for an in-school activity called Digest This on February 27th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. 


Students will be visiting the library tomorrow to take out books and students will be continuing to work on their Ted Harrison inspired art work. 


Friday, January 24th: Math quiz (2 by 2 digit multiplication) 

Yearbook Sales

Dear Parents & Guardians, École Varsity Acres has once again partnered with Jostens, Canada’s largest creator and distributor of school yearbooks, to produce a yearbook this year for all students. Yearbooks will be sold for $15.00 per copy starting today, Monday, January 20th until Friday, January 31st 2020. The purchase of a yearbook is optional.  If you choose to to purchase one, please complete the payment on your PowerSchool account.  Once the fee has been paid, you will be able to print your own receipt if you desire.  Our school yearbook will help build pride and community for our students with memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for your support and we look forward in sharing our school yearbook with you and your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Daniel McKenna at dkmckenna@cbe.ab.ca or at (403) 777-6090.

Thursday, January 15th 2020 - 1

- In Mathematics, students participated in a number talk about 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication questions. Students then worked independently to practice the procedure. 

- In Social Studies, students received their evaluation for their  projects about natural resources. These projects have been uploaded to Iris. Students who would like to review their project again and take the time to improve their work are encouraged to speak to their teacher. Students were then introduced to their next research project. Ask me about what this project is about!! (Students will be using text readers during this project. If they have headphone they would like to use, they are encouraged to bring them to solve.) 

- In Health, students participated in a presentation from our school's S4 officer (Const. Martin)
- In English, students continue to learn about similes. Students played a matching game with their peers and we discussed the meaning of different similes.
- Students also participated in physical education and reading centers.


*Students may wear pjs for Math pattern day tomorrow. 


Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020

Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.

Wednesday, January 15th 2020 - Day 6

- In Mathematics, students played 16 boxes to warm up our minds this morning! Then students researched and gather data based on the questions they generated. Ask me what questions I researched. We will be analyzing the data soon.
- In Art, students applied what they had learned about Ted Harrison's art work, landscapes and water colour technics to creating their own art. Each student is creating a piece that reflects the sunset/sunrise and the night time.
- Students participated in reading centers.




Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020

Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.

Tuesday,January 14th 2020 - Day 5

- Students participated in Physical Education, Music and reading centers.
- In Art, students read the books "O'Canada" and"The Cremation of Sam McGee". Students identified patterns in Ted Harrison's art and analyzed the artwork.
- In Mathematics, students played three rounds of block 16 as a class. Then we returned to yesterday questions, what are questions we could ask that we could collect secondary data (donne secondaire). We discussed that a quality questions would have more than one response, might look at a data that changes over time, is appropriate for school and provides us with information.
Sample questions included:
- How many wild fires have occurred in Alberta since 2009?
- How many animals were adopted each month during 2009 from the Calgary Humane Society?
- How much has the sea level risen each year since 2009?
- How many natural disasters have occurred each year since 2009 in Canada?



Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020

Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading.
Student choose their books last week from the library.
Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Once students have completed their first book, have shared it with their teacher and received feedback. Students will then write a good copy. They will be encouraged to complete a second.

Monday, January 13th 2020 - Day 4


- In FLA, students played a game with verbs conjugated to the past tense. Then they wrote about their weekend.
- In Mathematics, students played the game 16 blocks with multiplication questions. Then students identified potential questions they could ask that would require research to answer prior to creating a graph.
- In Science, students continued to work on their Science project.
- In ELA, students learned about similes.
- Students participated in Physical Education and reading centers.


Homework: January 13th 2020 to February 6th 2020

Students have a book report sheet to fill out based on their reading. Student choose their books last week from the library. Students are to hand in their work by the 6th and be prepared to share their work.

Friday, January 10th 2020 - Day 0

- Students completed their presentations in Social Studies about the natural resource they had researched in the fall. Students completed a self assessment.
- Students participated in a short story development with their reading buddies using Scratch Jr.
- Students participated in gym, worked on their Science project and wrapped up their City of Ember unit.


Patrols will be cancelled today and all next week due to the cold weather.
Students are encouraged to bring in any extra 9v batteries for their projects. (If available)

Thursday, January 9th 2020 - Day 3


- In Mathematics, students identified questions that could be asked to their peers were most .people would have the same answer. Then we discussed how we could present that data. Students practiced identifying questions that would be best answered with primary or secondary data. Students then completed their first bar graph.
- Students spent time editing their written work from this week. We practiced using dictionaries, referring to examplars and looking at lists/games that highlight the correct verb conjugations.
- Students presented their Social Studies project.
- Students participated in Physical Education, Music and visited the library today.

Scholastics orders are due by Friday, January 10th 2019 at 3:00 pm.

Wednesday, January 8th 2020 - Day 2

- In Mathematics, students participated in a Number Talk with division facts. Students focused on using their most efficient strategies such as : using a known fact, using a number line, using a multiplication fact, using a 100 chart, repeated subtractions. Then students continued to learn about first hand statistics. Students create a chart to tally the data they collected when asking their peers a question. Students then used the data to create a bar graph.
- In Social Studies, students practiced their presentations for tomorrow's presentation.
- In FLA, students completed and edited their paragraphs. Students focused on identifying the subject, verb and participate passe(verb) and referring to examplars to ensure they are applying the appropriate patterns in past tense.
- Students participated in Physical Education, Science and ELA.

Homework:
- We will be attending the library on Thursday, January 9th 2019. Students are to identify two books they would like to take out of the library based on their research of the catalogue. https://ims.cbe.ab.ca/

Scholastics orders are due by Friday, January 10th 2019 at 3:00 pm.

Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - Day 1


- In Mathematics, students completed a number talk with division facts and focused on explaining two of their preferred strategies. Students also learned about data collection in Statistics and examined the difference between first hand data (donnee primaire) and second hand data (donnee secondaire). Ask me what question I created to collect first hand data.
- In FLA, we reviewed our work from yesterday, practiced our verbs in the past tense and then began to write a paragraph about their experiences over the winter break.
- Students participated in Physical Education, uploaded their Social Studies projects to Iris and created an account for Ideollo.

Homework:
- We will be attending the library on Thursday, January 9th 2019. Students are to identify two books they would like to take out of the library based on their research of the catalogue. https://ims.cbe.ab.ca/

Scholastics orders are due by Friday, January 17th 2019 at 3:00 pm.

Monday, January 6th 2019 - 6

- We started the day by reviewing the steps of an oral discussion about our winter break. Students then played Bump to review specific vocabulary about the winter break and reviewing verbs in the past tense and first person. As a class, we reviewed how to identify the subject/pronoun of a sentence and the verbs conjugated in the past tense. Students then practiced with a peer and then independently.
- In Mathematics, we reviewed the process of a Number Talk with a subtraction questions. Students then practiced independently. Students reviewed their multiplication facts with a game. We concluded the day by reviewing how to identify a pattern in a t-chart and working on our shape challenge.
- In Science, we reviewed basic circuits. Then we tested holiday lights in a circuit and made decision on how to proceed with our projects.



Homework:
- We will be attending the library on Thursday, January 9th 2019. Students are to identify two books they would like to take out of the library based on their research of the catalogue. https://ims.cbe.ab.ca/


Scholastics orders are due by Friday, January 17th 2019 at 3:00 pm.

January 6 – (Epiphany/La Befana/Hellige Drei Konige/Three Wise Men/Los Tres Reyes Day) When we cooperate, we join with others to do things that we cannot do alone.