We also started shape activities this week. Beginning with 2d shapes, the children will participate in a variety of activities to explore the features of 2d shapes. It is important to be able to recognize and name the shapes, such as a triangle, but also be able to explain why it is a triangle and not all triangles look the same. We will also be introducing math vocabulary including sides, vertices, longer and shorter. This week we were able to explore shapes using the iPads and a Geoboard app. Using this app, the children used virtual elastics to create shapes. Please see pictures to the right of the blog. We will continue this activity next week when we borrow the iPad cart. The children will also be painting with shapes, making shape pictures, and creating shapes with a variety of materials.
We had a surprise author visit on Tuesday, so the team (A) did not have the opportunity to exchange their library books. They will exchange their books this Tuesday. The children are enjoying a new game in the gym called Dog House. Miss Santiago places hoops around the gym to be the dog houses and she then calls numbers, for the amount of children in a hoop, or hoop colours. The children run to find a hoop they can jump inside.
There were many notes and important information sent home this week regarding upcoming events. Information regarding Valentine's Day was sent home on Tuesday. Just a reminder to spread out the work with their valentines and it will be a much more fun and enjoyable experience. On Friday, the February calendar and 100 day information was in your child's mailbag. Please keep this information in a safe place, so you can review the dates if necessary.
With the uncertain weather, the children should continue to wear snow pants or splash pants as our playground can be very wet. No one wants to have wet pants during the day and it limits the fun if you have to stay on the pavement during outdoor play. Thanks in advance!
Report cards will be sent home for all students on Monday, February 12. The online interview schedule will be open on Monday, January 29. Booking information will be provided in the LKS Bulletin. Parents are welcome to book an interview if they have any questions or concerns regarding their child's progress. Miss Santiago and I will be contacting parents that we wish to meet with. If you have a quick question, please feel free to talk to us at drop off or pick up. Thanks in advance.
I will be absent Thursday and Friday this week to attend my nephew's graduation from the Armed Forces' Basic Training. Mrs. Champagne ( a regular supply teacher at LKS) will be in the class with Miss Santiago while I am away. We are very proud of Taylor for joining the military and want to support him as he continues his service to our country in Alberta.
Upcoming Event: February 9-Carlton the Bear (Maple Leafs Mascot) and some Maple Leaf players will be visiting LKS. They are part of a program for grades 4-8 entitled Future Goals. Carlton the Bear will be visiting our classrooms in the afternoon. Wear your blue and white clothing or Leafs shirts and let's show our school spirit! Go Leafs Go!
This Week:Monday-Music
90th day of school, Zero the Hero visits
Tuesday-Library(A) Computers (B)
Snuggle Up books exchanged
Wednesday-Last day of January
Thursday-Library (B), Computers (A)
Return your Sound Review book
Friday-Groundhog Day
Snuggle Up books exchanged
