tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19947058616883861572024-02-02T02:28:11.757-06:00Ms. Sinclair's Grade One/TwoWelcome to my Grade One/Two Classroom! This blog is intended to be used by my students and parents of my students to find out more information about my program. I hope that you will frequently visit our classroom blog to check out links and to see what we have been up in our classroom.Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-4079207210532066252013-10-20T16:15:00.000-05:002013-10-20T16:15:20.535-05:00Welcome Twinkle!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-22915471103066029072013-08-23T06:00:00.002-05:002013-08-23T06:00:22.204-05:00Welcome Back!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With school starting soon, I wanted to send out a welcome greeting to all our students!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been at school throughout the summer getting our classroom ready for September 3. I will be posting some photos of the classroom so if you would like a 'sneak peak', you can have a look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will be creating a 'community of learners' when we begin school next Tuesday. Because we share our classroom supplies within the classroom, you won't need to label anything other than your nutrition break snack pack and containers. I would also like you to keep your ruler and markers at home for use there. I provide rulers for use in the classroom for measurement activities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have any questions, feel free to call the school when the office opens next week. I can't wait to see everyone on September 3!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-55626485401810292962013-06-15T13:19:00.002-05:002013-06-15T13:19:40.707-05:00Year-End CelebrationJust a reminder that we are going to be enjoying a morning on Lundy's Lane on Monday to celebrate the end of our school year together. The children will be enjoying activities in small groups of 4 supervised by lots of parents and teachers!<br />
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Remember to WEAR SOCKS!<br />
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When we return to school, we will have our lunch and then get busy with some fun math activities.Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-67565245628638135772013-04-18T19:04:00.001-05:002013-04-18T19:04:17.952-05:00Where is the homework?<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to let everyone know that we have added all the Grade One and Grade Two words to our word wall. The students also completed the Developmental Spelling Inventory last week. I am using the results of that assessment to 'customize' your child's weekly word work activities. Every Wednesday your child completes a word sort activity that works on a particular spelling skill at his/her current developmental level. If you would like an extra copy for home practice, please let me know in your child's agenda. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will continue to review, through Word Work activities, the words that continue to be commonly misspelled in students' work. We will also have a weekly spelling theme that we will practice. This week we are working on regular plurals. Next week, we will add irregular plurals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I truly appreciate how diligent the students AND PARENTS have been in completing weekly spelling homework this year! I will send homework books home TO KEEP next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for all your support!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-20577516311380713412013-03-18T18:17:00.002-05:002013-03-18T18:17:24.860-05:00Welcome Back!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone had a wonderful March Break!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will be continuing to work on our biography (recount) writing this week. The students are going to be working on adding supporting details to their writing and sharing their biographies of their book buddies on Wednesday. We will be doing some 'surgery' or revisions this week, so your child may want to tell you how we revise without having to redo or reprint the entire piece of writing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will try to post some photos after our mini lesson!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-20096322102183849952013-02-17T13:36:00.001-06:002013-02-18T16:46:43.002-06:00Welcome Mr. Willemsen<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to let everyone know that we have a new teacher in our classroom. Mr. Willemsen, a teacher candidate from Brock University, will be taking over 70% of the teaching in our classroom commencing March 5. He observed our class on Friday. He will also be observing this week on Thursday and Friday. His final observation day will be February 28. Mr. Willemsen will gradually be taking over more responsibilities for leading the class, under my supervision, beginning with 70% of teaching time to increase to 100% by the end of his practicum on April 30. We look forward to learning with Mr. Willemsen!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-17816557884248662902013-02-12T11:32:00.003-06:002013-02-12T11:32:56.041-06:00Valentine's Day is Thursday<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some parents have asked for a list of names of students, so that their child can address their valentines.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you wish to address your valentines, the names in our class this year are:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adam-John</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Austin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Branden</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cheyene</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Claudia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Emerson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Emi</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Emily</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gabrielle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gregory</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Herry</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ireland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maria</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Melody</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nancy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sydney</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tamar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tarynn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Waleigh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you wish to just sign your valentines and bring 19 to school without names (but that you can put into our valentine mailbags), that is fine, too!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-61968505339824167052013-02-08T12:30:00.001-06:002013-02-08T12:30:26.654-06:00SNOW on the 100th Day of School! Oh no!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I still can't believe it! Today the schools are closed and it has been declared a SNOW DAY!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were planning on celebrating the 100th day of school today. Just so students are aware, we will carry over our special 100th day festivities to Monday. Monday isn't my preferred day for celebrations, but we will enjoy our activities related to the very special and friendly number 100 anyway!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I gaze out my kitchen window while writing today, it looks like a hundred snowflakes are landing on my deck every second!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone has a fun weekend playing in all this white stuff and I will see you on Monday!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-5490822613218067012013-01-28T22:32:00.002-06:002013-01-28T22:32:46.710-06:00Who is Antonio?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-77948256505402647812013-01-27T07:03:00.000-06:002013-02-01T22:02:37.805-06:00Our Next Mathematics Investigation<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week we will begin our study of SHAPES AND THEIR PROPERTIES. Both groups/grades will be working on the BIG IDEAS:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some attributes of shapes are quantitative (the fact that a triangle has<strong> three</strong> vertices is quantitative), others are qualitative (the fact that a circle is<strong> round</strong> is qualitative);</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of the properties and attributes that apply to 2-dimensional shapes also apply to 3-dimensional shapes;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many geometric properties and attributes of shapes are related to measurement (Group 2 will be revisiting AREA when we focus on 2-dimensional shapes)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(from Marian Small's <u>Big Ideas from Dr. Small - Creating a Comfort Zone for Teaching Mathematics Grades Kindergarten to Grade 3</u>, page 63)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week, we will begin our study by focusing on 3-dimensional geometry. You can support your child's learning at home by trying these activities with your child:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ask your child to describe the shape of an object, for example, whether it is like a sphere, a cylinder, or a rectangular prism.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Challenge your child to check several shapes to see which ones will roll, slide, or stack.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ask your child to explain how two shapes are similar and different (encourage the use of "math words")</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Challenge your child to sort shapes into group, then to try sorting them a different way.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Describe the shape of an object and ask your child to guess the object; then switch roles.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a 'shape hunt' at home - find examples of cubes, triangular prisms, pyramids, etc. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use playdough to model various 3-dimensional shapes. Count the number of faces, edges, and vertices on each shape.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Invite your child to help you put away the groceries. Talk about why you place </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">particular packages and supplies together.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Ideas from Math Makes Sense Grade 2 (Pearson Education Canada) and Mathematics 1(Nelson)</em></span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-86771632352957551802013-01-06T13:56:00.001-06:002013-01-06T13:56:15.602-06:00Lunch Lady OrdersThe Lunch Lady hot lunch forms are due on January 9.<br />
Our HOT LUNCH day is January 16. <br />
I am going to try the Potato and Cheese Perogies - sounds yummy!<br />
Remember you can order on-line, too. <br />
<a href="http://www.thelunchlady.ca/">www.thelunchlady.ca</a> (click order here)Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-83759974356916191362013-01-06T13:49:00.001-06:002013-01-06T13:51:34.299-06:00Back to SchoolJust a reminder that I am looking forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow!<br />
I am excited to hear about everyone's break!<br />
We have gym tomorrow. If you brought your running shoes home for the break, make sure you bring them back to school. You are probably ready for a Take-Home Reading Book exchange as well!Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-71437725722200665792012-12-18T20:45:00.001-06:002012-12-18T20:45:06.146-06:00Check out the Bright Lights in Room 3I hope everyone can make it to our celebration tomorrow at 2:00.<br />
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I will endeavour to record our performance with our classroom iPad and keep on hand for viewing later if you can't make it to our live show.Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-25025966451640721692012-11-25T20:56:00.003-06:002012-11-25T20:56:37.189-06:00TWIN DAY<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This Wednesday is <strong><span style="color: red;">Twin Day</span></strong>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you would like to be "twins" with Ms. Sinclair and Mrs. Leonard, dress in blue jeans, white top, sneakers, and ponytails on Wednesday!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-53466883533446236612012-11-25T20:51:00.002-06:002012-11-25T20:51:25.475-06:00DREAMBOX now linked!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some students mentioned that they were having difficulty getting access to Dreambox at home using the URL that was printed on the letter home to parents last week. My original link wasn't working either when I checked it this weekend. I have changed the link so it will work now from the classroom blog. It has been renamed "Dreambox Math!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It would be great to set aside about 30 minutes in the evening to work on mathematics on Dreambox. It is good screen time, as it is linked to what we have been learning about in class. It is much more interactive than doing worksheets! The program progresses at your child's pace and builds upon your child's current abilities. I have told students to NOT ask family for help when working on Dreambox. If your child is having difficulty, have her click on the "I need help" button. The program will adjust if the activity is too difficult. My own children have used Dreambox over the past two years, and I highly recommend its use. I welcome your feedback, too.</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-62945515018123366722012-11-14T17:59:00.001-06:002012-11-14T17:59:28.124-06:00Class PhotoI just wanted to let everyone know that student photos (for those who ordered them) were sent home today. Every child received a class photo today. Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-76657211313901019712012-11-13T22:31:00.001-06:002012-11-13T22:31:22.837-06:00Measuring for the Art Show<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we started a new unit that will help us transition from our recent unit on Measurement back into working on addition and subtraction. We will be focusing on using 'friendly numbers' and the number line to develop efficient operational strategies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">At home, practice counting by 10s - starting at different numbers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Let's count by 10s (adding 10s), starting at 4: 4, 14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64, 74, 84, 94, 104,...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Remember to also practice subtracting 10s, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Let's practice subtracting by 10s, starting at 98: 98, 88, 78, 68, 58, 48, 38, 28, 18, 8.</span><br />
Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-16737525188397758372012-09-16T18:36:00.000-05:002012-09-16T18:36:06.468-05:00Our Classroom<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some photos of our classroom!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We continue to adjust to our new routines, so some of our physical arrangements may change over the next few weeks. Ms. Sinclair is still trying to achieve the perfect seating arrangement for us. We really enjoy each other's company!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-56882076252728959922012-08-10T13:14:00.000-05:002012-08-10T13:14:23.764-05:00Post Card ReminderI hope everyone has been enjoying themselves so far this summer. Please remember to record one of your special summer experiences on your postcard and mail it to school soon. I can't wait to read about your adventures! <br />
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If you would like to practice writing postcards, here is an interesting site to visit. Just <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/postcard" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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I hope to hear from you soon!Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-32864182664579081042012-07-22T09:59:00.000-05:002012-07-22T09:59:20.364-05:00Guess What?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EZTM85UXHrDBE2RDKikebcLQhJN7XTjaEdkdakoUKcejfi5-YaY5dPsKzKkCVU_Mn3WHMXm9MZcCzNtlad7b-3HtW4V5dwm2pkAzlS-LVCQChorgVIjDK8nP6l0Cb7MXeXdzlGCGSuaK/s1600/IMAG0058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EZTM85UXHrDBE2RDKikebcLQhJN7XTjaEdkdakoUKcejfi5-YaY5dPsKzKkCVU_Mn3WHMXm9MZcCzNtlad7b-3HtW4V5dwm2pkAzlS-LVCQChorgVIjDK8nP6l0Cb7MXeXdzlGCGSuaK/s320/IMAG0058.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I was working in the classroom this past week, cleaning and organizing, and was very pleased to see this special delivery! Our interactive whiteboard has arrived! Something else to look forward to this September.Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-89096308323953871842012-07-04T08:51:00.000-05:002012-07-04T08:51:19.745-05:00Happy Summer!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope everyone has a great summer vacation!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Keep reading daily and try to write as frequently as possible. Remember to mail your postcard with a great summer memory sometime within the next two months. These 'memories' will be posted in the Primary Hallway for us to enjoy reading on our first day back to school.</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-48464281356539066372012-06-21T13:13:00.000-05:002012-06-21T13:13:33.872-05:00VIPs<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today we completed our VIP passes for the <strong><span style="color: red;">Cherrywood Talent Show</span></strong>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thanks to Ava for bringing in her dad's VIP pass from the Nik Wallenda Walk this past weekend. We used it as a model for our own event.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We are looking forward to enjoying the show on Wednesday!</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-24753334210547280202012-06-20T22:30:00.001-05:002012-06-20T22:31:32.538-05:00We have a winner!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to Axton! Axton won the Great Canadian Mail Race!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Several weeks ago we received a letter from a Grade Two teacher in B.C. asking us to join the Great Canadian Mail Race. She asked us to write a letter to a student somewhere in Canada and to ask that student's teacher to join the race, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The students were assigned a province or territory, located a city on the map of the province, and then used the internet to find a school in the chosen city. We wrote a letter to a Grade 2 student. All our letters were posted through Canada Post on the same day. We have been anxiously awaiting for a response letter for weeks. The first student in our class to receive a letter is the 'winner' of the Great Canadian Mail Race in our class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This project was a wonderful follow up to our field trip around Niagara Falls. One of the criteria for the letter was to include information about our local community. The students wrote about the various attractions and features of our own city, Niagara Falls. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been contacted twice to join the race. A school in Markham, Ontario wrote to us two weeks ago. Every student wrote a letter to Sufyaan! What a surprise for him to receive 20 letters from Cherrywood's Grade 1/2 class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday we received two pieces of mail. Axton received a letter from a Grade 2 student from New Brunswick! He won the Great Canadian Mail Race. We hope to receive more letters before the end of the year. Any letters arriving after the end of school will be passed along to returning students in September.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What was our second piece of mail?</span>Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994705861688386157.post-3499122531036858412012-06-17T21:14:00.000-05:002012-06-17T21:14:58.397-05:00Just Nine School Days Left?I can't believe that there are only nine school days left until our summer vacation begins! Each day we will be popping a balloon to reveal a special activity (some of which are already on our calendar) or portfolio to bring home to keep. Parents can start to watch for our subject portfolios to start coming home over the next two weeks. Ms. Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17603791491119886492noreply@blogger.com0