Welcome to Miss Ross' SK Class!: May 2016

Tuesday 31 May 2016

Monday May 30th

Hello,

Here is what we did yesterday.

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica's blog for more information.
Calendar: Today our routine was led by Selena
Phonics: Today we started working on the "ai" sound. We reviewed the sound it makes and then made a list of words on the board and then used flashcards to practice sounding words out with the "ai" sound.

Gym: Please see Mr. Slyk's blog for more information.

Lunch/Recess

Journal: On the weekend I....
IB Learner: The students discussed what they believe Reflective Learner means with a partner then shared their ideas with a group. A reflective learner is to think about their actions and how they can do better and improve. Then, the students listened to a book, "When Sophie Gets Angry". The students discussed how Sophie is a reflective learner and also wrote about her on a worksheet.

Lunch/Recess

Math: Today we talked about the concepts of "heavier" and "lighter". I started off by putting things in a basket and making the basket heavier and making the basket lighter by taking things out of it. Next we talked about things that would be heavier than a glue stick or lighter than a glue stick. The kids had some time to look around the classroom and find different items that fit with the criteria. Next they completed a worksheet. Finally we ended the period by testing our theories on a scale! We were able to see which items were heavier or lighter than another and compare weights.

Have a great night!

Miss. Ross

Sunday 29 May 2016

Special Mentions

Special mentions to Maya, Justin, Aashrith and Aydan for doing great work at the track meet!

Great work everyone!

Friday May 27th 2016

Hello,

Here is what we did on Friday.

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica's blog for more information.
Calendar: Today our routine was led by Jordan.
Phonics: Today we did our show and share! The students presented their items and spelt it on the board.

Jordan brought a book about giraffes!

Alexa brought a bear!

Ethan brought fur!

Journal: My favourite drink is .... because....

Lunch/Recess

Art: Please see Mrs. Kerr's blog for more information.
UOI: Today we worked on family needs. We made a list of different things that a family needs in order to be a family. We talked about how a family needs: food, a home, hugs and kisses, happiness etc. We also decided that we didnt need things like: TV or video games. Next we did a worksheet in which the kids had to choose three things they thought a family needs and draw and label a picture.

Lunch/Recess

Math: Today we talked about the difference between shorter and longer. We talked about how longer didn't mean something was getting fatter but stretched out. We used markers to show them getting longer and shorter. Next the kids had a piece of ribbon and they had to measure things that were longer, shorter than or the same size as their string and write it down on their worksheet. They had so much fun finding things around the classroom!

Longer than the string

Shorter than the string

Miss. Ross

Week of May 24^th to May 27th

- Casual Day: Wednesday May 25^th

- Track and Field: Thursday May 26^th, Friday May 27^th

o Please have your child dressed in gym uniform ( SJA gym shorts and t shirt)

o Please provide your child with all the necessities to be outdoors all day (hat, sunscreen, water bottle)

o Ice cream cones will be sold for $2

o If there are winners from our class they will go on to compete at the maples on Friday May 27^th

o Please hand in your child’s permission slip ASAP

- Summer Fiesta: Saturday May 28^th

- Arts night: Thursday June 2^nd

- May Spelling Test – Friday May 27^th 2016 These words are from the spelling bee list and will be used as practice for some of the words

1. going	6. from
2. could	7. just
3. would	8. when
4. after	9. they
5. again	10. five

- Snuggle up and read due Friday

- Show and Share students: Alexa (ir), Jordan (ir), Ethan (ur), Maya (ur)

Please bring in something that begins with the letter sound beside your name.

- Words of the Week due Thursday

1. dirt

2. stir

3. bird

4. turn

5. hurt

6. nurse

- Please note: ALL students are able to wear the “spring/summer” uniform (short sleeve shirts/ and SJA shorts)

Reminder

- Please initial agendas on the right side of the book daily to indicate you have read the agenda slip on the left hand side. Any new information that pops up throughout the week will be written on the right side of the agenda.

Thursday 26 May 2016

Thursday April 26th

Hello,

Here is what we did today.

Calendar: Today our routine was led by Aashrith.
Phonics: Today we continued to review "ir" "er" and "ur". We did an activity on the board where I tell them a word and give them many sounds that could spell out the word and they have to figure out which sounds are correct. They love this game!

Journal: My favourite snack is...because.. We wrote four sentences each today!
Track and field: The students participated in the following events: 200m, Ball Throw, Standing Long Jump and 60m.

Lunch/Recess

Some of the students enjoyed some ice cream before returning to track and field.

As it started raining we had to go back inside. The students read a Berenstain's bear book.
Arts night: We practiced on stage.

Lunch

Track and Field: We finished the day inside and outside and had lots of fun! Maya, Aashrit, Aydan and Justin will be going to Maples tomorrow! Great work everyone!

Miss. Ross