Monday, September 12, 2016

Week of Sept 12 - 16

Week 2 and it is a super busy week!  I have to say that I'm really enjoying getting to know your kids.  What a nice bunch of young people!  For the blog this week I am posting in the format that you can come to expect.  I will list any notes or reminders; the curriculum we're working on (usually just the four core subjects); and finally a schedule for the week.

Notes:

  • Welcome Back BBQ and Meet the Teacher is happening already!  I really hope you can all come because I love putting parents together with students and meeting their families.  Plus, we have lots to show and share!

  • THANK YOU to parents who wrote back to their kids in their Friday Letters!  A new one will be coming home Friday, this time written by your child and not as a class.
  • Don't forget to follow our class on Twitter!  @nelsonclassgr4
  • Don't forget to sign up for REMIND.  This is a great communication tool. If you are looking for the number and directions, please email me. 

Curriculum:

  • Math: We are looking at whole numbers up to 10 000.  How you can help at home: talk about numbers!  Where do you see them?  How do you use them in everyday life?
  • L.A:
    • Spelling: We are doing the Schonell assessment to determine what levels of spelling everyone is at so I can best help them this year.
    • Writing: September's project for writing is a Life Map.  How you can help at home: Talk about your child's favourite memories, look at old photos.
  • Science: To gear up for science we are learning about the scientific method and how to be good scientists.
  • Social: The social curriculum for Grade Four is "Our Alberta" and we are getting acquainted with our province this week.

This Week's Schedule:
Monday:

  • Friday letters are due back with a letter written back from you to your child.

Tuesday:

  • Tone it Up Tuesday, please bring a water bottle and dress to workout.

Wednesday:

  • 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Welcome Back BBQ
  • 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Meet the Teacher

Thursday:

  • Palm-sized rock due for health

Friday:

  • Frolicking Friday - dress to walk and run outside!
  • Watch for a new Friday Letter

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