March 3rd, 2023


Hello families,

I have been quite ill the past couple weeks and was so happy to finally be back in the classroom this week. I missed the class so much!

In Science we have been "diving" into learning about underwater life, specifically fish species native to Alberta. We are so curious which species is in the Learning Commons aquarium! Students are excited to show you all their great work during student led conferences next week.





In Social Studies we are learning about communities, specifically the ones each of us are apart of such as teams, clubs, and neighbourhoods. We looked at a map and found LBS, then zoomed out to see some of the neighbourhoods in Calgary, then the whole city, province, and country. We then began creating sketchbook pages that reflect our communities.


In English Language Arts we began planing, drafting, and creating final copies of letters to a loved one. Our goal this week was adding detail to our letters as well as including an introduction and conclusion. 


 







In mathematics students began learning how to add on a number line. We learned that while numbers lines go on forever, they do not always need to start at zero. Depending on the bigger number, students used their knowledge of friendly numbers to decide which number their line should start at. 





We also started our March calendars! These will be sent home as students complete them.



On Thursday it was World Wildlife Conservation Day. The Calgary Zoo hosted an online presentation about the Burrowing Owl. We also listened to the book Best Nest. 




 






In Gym we began our hockey unit. It was great to see so many students encouraging each other as we practiced our stick handling and stick grip.

Check out these responsible work choices that students made this week!







Wishing you a restful weekend,

Ms. Greenhall


Upcoming Dates

  • Every Tuesday : Tea Time 
  • Home Reading and Library Books : Students can exchange as needed
  • Monday, March 6th - Monday, March 13th : Hybrid Book Fair
  • Thursday March 9th : Fun Lunch
  • March 9-10: Student Led Conferences (No school on March 10th)
  • Friday, March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day 
  • Monday, March 20th: First day of Spring 
  • Thursday, March 23rd: Fun Lunch 
  • Monday, March 27th-Friday, March 31st: SPRING BREAK


Student Led Conferences March 9th and 10th

Online booking for student led conferences is now open! Bookings close on Thursday March 9th at noon. Please note that these are student led, and each 45 minute time slot will allow for three students and their families. at a time. You will receive a confirmation email after signing up for your conference. Please ensure the correct time is reflected as the system can be difficult to navigate at times!


Hybrid Book Fair

We are pleased to be hosting a hybrid (In-School and Virtual) Scholastic Book from Monday, March 6th till Monday, March 13th. 

Each class will get one opportunity to visit the Book Fair to see what’s new and exciting between Monday, March 6th till Wednesday, March 8th.  

  

Purchase Options:  

·         Online using the link below: 

o    Virtual Book Fair Link: https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5184684 

o    Link is active from Monday, March 6th till Monday, March 13th   

o    Online orders will be shipped to the school and sent home with your child when they arrive 

·         In-Person during your Student-Led Conferences    

* please note  students will not be allowed to purchase during this book fair with wish lists *


Volunteers Needed for Book Fair!!  

 

We are pleased to be offering our second book fair this year. We are looking for parent volunteers who would be able to help run the fair during the dates and timeslots below.   

 

If you are able to volunteer during any of the time slots below, we would greatly appreciate it! Please email Ms. Kassam (shkassam@cbe.ab.ca) with the time and day you are available to help. If you are able to volunteer but for a shorter time slot, please email Ms. Kassam with your preferred time.  

 

In order to volunteer, you will need your volunteer clearance completed and up to date.  

  

Thursday, March 9th  

1.     3:30pm – 5:30pm 

2.     5:30pm – 7:30pm  

 

Friday, March 10th    

1.     8:00am – 10:00am 

2.     10:00am – 12:00pm  

 

 * All volunteers are asked to arrive a couple of minutes early to learn the systems and procedures. *