This week in Science we finished up our animal research and began creating our All About - Books. This will be students final Science project for the year to demonstrate their understanding of animal habitat, diet, adaptations, and lifecycle.
I also introduced the Montessori nomenclature cards. We discussed how to properly use them and how to provide a challenge by not looking at the control card when matching. Nomenclature cards support students in their literacy skills and classification of concepts. We started with insects as this is a familiar topic to students!
We also delved into the wellness curriculum by discussing boundaries, ways to communicate boundaries, and the different relationships in our lives.
In Social Studies we looked at the landscape and transportation in Meteghan, Nova Scotia. Students realized it has many differences and some similarities to Iqaluit!
In math we continued with addition and subtraction word problems. Students refer to our math vocabulary wall to guide their understanding if they are stuck on an "operation word".
We also began learning about fractions!
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In literacy we began reader's theatre. Students will get lots of practice time with their group before they perform in front of our class!
As we continue with our Daily L.A. rotations, I am so pleased with how each and every students has grown this year in their reading and writing. "Spelling Practice" is a new station where students practice their spelling words with a peer or two.
Words of the Week
can
was
they
them
then
some
your
many
were
there
Bonus words:
little
sentence
people
Sifu Greenhall joined us on Tuesday for a Tai-Chi Session. The class was calm, focused and very engaged in starting to learn the "drill". We will see him one more time on Tuesday.
On Friday we listened to some stories in the garden, explored, and played wax museum!
Here are a couple of the responsible work choices made this week.
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Greenhall
Upcoming Dates
Tuesdays - Tea Time Tuesday (last day will beJune 6th)
Library and Home Reading- Exchange as needed (Please send back home reading books for other students to use)
Monday, May 29th - PD Day - No School
Thursday, June 1st - Mary Browns Fun Lunch
Friday, June 9th - PD Day - No School
Thursday, June 15th - Papa Johns Fun Lunch
Guest Reader
The June Guest Reader calendar was sent home this week! I printed it on a green coloured paper. If your child decides they want to read, I can always add them in!
Rugby
Lake Bonavista School is participating in rugby from June 5th until June 8th in our school field. This sport involves foundational movement skills such as jumping, running, throwing, and catching. The goal of this experience is to learn the skills of rugby and will not involve any bodily contact.
Rugby Alberta has generously agreed to provide this residency free of charge.
Consent forms will be sent home with your child soon. Please sign and return the forms so your child is able to participate in this fun LBS event! Forms are DUE FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2023.
Thank you, Active Living
Gardening Club
Ms. Green and Ms. Greenhall are happy to be starting up gardening club at LBS! This club will take place on Thursdays for the whole lunch period (half of lunch on Fun Lunch days) If your child is interested in joining, they are committing to attend every Thursday until the end of the year. We look forward to making our LBS garden a beautiful place to be! - Ms. Green and Ms. Greenhall
Fish Creek Field Trip
On Tuesday, June 20th we will be heading to Fish Creek Park near Bow Valley Ranche for a field trip with Ms. Romanko and Ms. Midgley's classes. We will be sending out more information closer to!
Summer NetBall
For those interested in signing your child up for netball over the summer.
Scholastic Book Flyers
Looking to shop for books online through Scholastic year round? I have set up a scholastic account for our class! Happy reading!
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