In L.A. we are working through our second novel study, presenting newscasts (for S and L) and continuing on with our Write Traits writing program. We are also using our Communication Skills program to assist with pretty much everything (grammar, spelling, punctuation, writing paragraphs etc). In Math we are starting fractions. Yep fractions. This is a big unit so hopefully we can plow our way through it with few hiccups. In Science we are doing an experiment about the respiratory system this week (that's why I asked for everyone to bring in 1 litre bottles) and then next week we move on to looking at our last body system. During computers we have been trying to learn basic code. We got off to a rocky start but I think we are on the right track and we'll keep with it until it gets way beyond us or we manage to master a few things. In P.E. we have been doing a unit on Basketball which will take us to Spring Break. Because we have every other Tuesday as an extra gym class (not this week sadly) we also get to do some fun games activities.
This Thursday is a school spirit day that the grade 1 class is sponsoring. They have come up with the idea of 'wear your favourite storybook character' costume to school that day. We talked about it in class and came up with....wear any character from any book or story. That'll be the grade 5/6 take on it. So break out the 'Harry Potter glasses' or 'Snow White wig' that's sitting on a shelf somewhere for this Thursday. No idea what I'll wear but I'll try to think of something.
I should have permission forms coming home this week for Gymnastics and for Tubing at Sun Peaks....look for those.
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Let's take a look at this week:
Monday, Jan. 23 - P.E.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Tier 2 Boys BB (L.George @ Parkcrest)
Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Tier 3 Girls BB (Parkcrest @ McGowan) Tier 3 B (Parkcrest @ KCS)
Thursday, Jan. 26 - P.E., Tier 2 Girls BB (Juniper @ Parkcrest)Wear Your Favourite Book Character School Spirit Day
Friday, Jan. 27 - Library Day
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