February 2nd, 2024

Hello families,

This week in writing we continued with a new Writing Workshop: How to Build a Snowman! The focus of this workshop is on procedural writing and making our writing clear through specific detail and sentenced steps. Students drafted their ideas and got peer feedback. Before moving onto their next step in the workshop, students put their skills to the test by instructing their big buddies to build a snowman!

 

   



 


Here are the Words Their Way sorts students did this week. 

Words of the Week 
some
her
would
make
like
him
into
time
has
look
Spicy
important
enough
once

Groups completed their composting posters and they look great! This was a great opportunity for students to practice their collaboration and compromising skills. Here is a game we played from the Calgary Compost website: Waste Sorting Game.


 



We also learned about onomatopoeias (sound words). Since our next Scared Teaching was Beaver - Wisdom, we watched some clips of beavers in nature and students wrote down the words they heard.




We then moved into our sketchbooks and created our Wisdom pages. Students wrote a thank you note to a person who taught them something. 

 




In math we continued representing addition in all the different ways we have learned this year, and number bonds using addition and subtraction.  We also began learning/reviewing subtraction in more depth. For our February calendar students used subtraction to make the "difference" for each day. 



On Wednesday we celebrated LBS Literacy Day! I loved seeing all the awesome costumes inspired by student's favourite books. Here are some we read this week. The February guest reader schedule went home on Monday for students who wanted to sign up! 

 


 


Fish Creek Field Trip Thursday February 29th 
I am happy to announce our class will be going on a field trip to Fish Creek - Shannon Terrace on Thursday February 29th! We will be doing a program so our time will be spent partially in a classroom, but mostly outdoors. Let me know if you would like to volunteer for this day! (Please ensure you have approved volunteer clearance with our office) 

Valentines Day
In an attempt to make our school a greener place and reduce waste, our school will not be doing individual Valentine exchange similar to past years. Instead each class will be taking part in activities that focus on spreading kindness, connecting to the Montessori tenets of relationships, gratitude, courtesy, and acts of service. If you would like to send a special individual Valentines treat for your child to enjoy as a special snack, you are most welcome to do so. We are not able to share treats with peers in the classroom as there could be allergies, dietary restrictions, parental preferences, etc. 
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you!



Responsibility Tenant 
Throughout January, we focused on the Montessori tenet of Responsibility at LBS. Here are some simple ways to incorporate and encourage your child or children to be responsible beyond the school walls. #wearelbs #wearemontessori




Literacy Month

Lake Bonavista School is deeming February as LITERACY MONTH!! On January 31, 2024, Rooms 2 and 3 led us through an assembly that focused on the importance of developing reading and writing skills. In addition to the assembly, Room 2 and 3 have also planned a variety of literacy activities that can be done at school and at home, including a literacy Bingo, a Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) week, creative writing competitions, and literacy games to support learning, as well as important information about our upcoming Family Literacy Day. These events and literacy based projects will be taking place from February 1-29.

Literacy Month Activities


Have a great weekend,


Ms. Greenhall 


Important Dates

  • January 30th - *Report Cards Available Online*
  • Tuesday February 6th - Room 8 Tea Time Tuesday (first Tuesday of every month)

  • Thursday, February 8th - Room 8 and 9 Walking Field Trip and Chopped Leaf Fun Lunch
  • February 15 & 16 - Teachers' Convention - No School
  • Monday, February 19th - Family Day - No School

  • Thursday, February 22nd - Edo Fun Lunch
  • Thursday February 29th - Fish Creek Field Trip

  • March 21st (PM) & March 22nd (AM) - Student-Led Conferences