January 31, 2016

Reminders

*There is no school on Monday as it is a Professional Development Day.
*Swimming forms are due asap.
*If you have security clearance and can volunteer please contact me.  

Math

Challenge #1

Teddy Bears Toys is having a great sale. The store had 1888 teddy bears.  During the sale 674 teddy bears wear sold.  How many bears were not sold?

1) Read the question
2) Circle the key numbers
3) Circle the key words
4) Write a math sentence
5) Show me your strategy
6) Show me your proof
7) Write a sentence answering the question

Challenge #2

In one week, 1017 crayon boxes were sold. The next week 345 more crayon boxes were sold than the week before.  How many crayon boxes were sold in two weeks?

1) Read the question
2) Circle the key numbers
3) Circle the key words
4) Write a math sentence
5) Show me your strategy
6) Show me your proof
7) Write a sentence answering the question

January 26, 2016

Reminders

Our Grade 1/2 and Farewell Assembly for Mrs. Traquair is on Thursday, January 28th at 2:00pm. All parents are invited to attend.

Math Homework

a) 25 + 13
b) 11 + 67
c) 30 + 28
d) 44 + 34

1) Set up the equation - think of the place-value chart
2) Show me your addition strategy 
3) Explain how you got your answer using the correct mathematical vocabulary (added, ones, tens, column)
4) Write your answer in word form and represent it in base-10 blocks

January 21, 2016

Assembly + Farewell

The Grade 1/2 Assembly for Room 7 has been moved from Thursday, January 21st to Thursday, January 28th at 2pm.  At this assembly, we will be saying a final good bye to our wonderful Principal, Mrs. Traquair as her last day is Friday, January 29th. All parents and families are welcome.

Notice

A very important notice will be coming today with your child if they are in Grade 4 regarding the Alberta Education Accountability Survey.  This is a very important notice and your participation in the survey helps provide important information on the quality of education your child is receiving.   Please participate in this survey promptly.

Math Homework

There are 25 apples.  Some are red and some are yellow.  
What are the combinations that could be made of the two colours?

*Remember to complete all of the steps we have been practicing in class.
*Remember to show your work.

January 19, 2016

Homework

Our National Geographic Live field trip was a success today! 
Thank you to our sponsors and wonderful parent volunteers.
Students please answer the following questions and explain your answers to your family.

1.  What was the name of the park we watched in the video?
2.  Which country is the park located in?
3.  What was the name of our presenter?
4.  What did he teach us?
5.  What is he trying to save?

January 18, 2016

Reminders

*We will be going on our National Geographic Live field trip tomorrow, on Tuesday, January 19th.  
*We are scheduled to be back by lunch time.  If however, the bus is late, your child may be home a few minutes later than usual. 
*Please send a snack and drink with your child.  
*Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather in case the bus breaks down.  
*We will be leaving the school at 9:15am and will return by 12:00pm.  

January 15, 2016

Alberta Health Services

Parents please read the notice that is being sent home with your child today regarding protection against measles.

Reminders

We will be going on our National Geographic Live field trip on Tuesday, January 19th.  We will be back by lunch time.  Please send a snack and drink with your child.  Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather in case the bus breaks down.  We will be leaving the school at 9:30am and will return by 12:00pm.  

Homework

Language Arts

Similes

Write 6 creative and interesting sentences using 'similes'.  
Write 3 sentences using the word 'like' and 3 sentences using the word 'as'.  
Please review the video 'similes' on brainpopjr.com if you need a reminder.  
You can also challenge yourself by doing the quizzes and all of the other activities. 

Adjectives and Adverbs

Write 3 creative and interesting sentences with adjectives.
Write 3 creative and interesting sentences with adverbs.  
Please review the video 'adjectives and adverbs' on brainpopjr.com if you need a reminder. You can also challenge yourself by doing the quizzes and all of the other activities. 

Math

Practice the following questions
Remember to do all of the steps we have been practicing.
Remember to show all of your work.  

1. Ann saw 63 bees in her yard.  She caught 50 of them.  How many were left?
2. Ann got 49 marbles for her birthday.  Her brother got 15.  How many more did Ann get?
3. Ann saw 23 ants and Tom saw 21.  How many ants were there?
4. Ann had 12 toys in her pool.  Her brother threw in 17 more.  How many were in the pool?
5. There were 67 dandelions in Ann's yard. She pulled out 39.  How many were left?
6. The sun came out from behind the clouds for 9 hours today and 7 hours yesterday. How many hours was the sun out?
7. Ann picked 52 apples.  19 fell out of the basket.  How many were left?
8. Ann scored 31 baskets.  Her sister scored 13.  Who scored more?  How many more did she score?

January 14, 2016

National Geographic Live Field Trip

Parents who have security clearance and are interested in going on our field trip on Tuesday, January 19th from 9:00am-12:00pm, please contact Mrs. Johl immediately.  We are still looking for parent volunteers and may have to cancel the trip if there are not enough adults to accompany us.

Math Homework

During a basket-ball game the L.A Spurs scored 71 baskets and the Chicago Bulls scored 89 baskets. Who scored more baskets? How many more did they score?

Remember to organize your problem like we have been practicing in class. 
Complete all of the steps.  

January 13, 2016

Homework

Math 

Tom got 25 presents for his birthday.  His friend got 17.
How many more did Mark receive?

Complete all of the following steps for the problem.

#1 Read the problem
#2 Circle the numbers
#3 Circle the key words
#4 Look at the key words and ask yourself is this an addition or subtraction problem?
#5 Write a math sentence
#6 Solve your math sentence and remember to show your work
#7 Prove your answer is correct
#8 Read the question and write a sentence answering the problem with your answer in it


Science

What are 2 ways you can reduce waste at home?

January 12, 2016

Reminders

Please return the National Geographic Live field trip forms asap.

Homework

Math

What are other words for addition?  Example - plus
What are other words for subtraction? Example - minus

Word Problem

Timmy has 15 jellybeans left.
How many did he start off with?

Questions

What is the key word in this problem?
To solve this problem would you write an addition sentence or a subtraction sentence?
Why?
How can you prove your answer is right?
What strategy did you use to solve the problem?
Remember to show your work and write a sentence answering your question.

January 8, 2016

Reminders

There is no school on Monday, January 11th as it a Professional Development Day.

National Geographic Live Field Trip

Please read, sign and return notices by Wednesday, January 13th.

Zumba Club

Grade 4 students interested in joining the Zumba club have until Tuesday, January 13th do bring back their notices.  There are a few spots left that will be given to students on a first come first serve basis.

Language Arts

Review the video called 'similes' and practice writing sentences with the words 'as' and 'like'. Do the other activities such as 'write about it' and the quizzes as well.

Math Homework

Please practice skip counting by 6's and 7's.

Grade 4 French Homework

Please practice counting aloud from 30-40 as we did in class today.  Focus on your pronunciation.

January 7, 2016

Reminders

If you would like your child to participate in the grade 4/5 Zumba Club beginning on Friday, January 8th during lunch from 12:00-12:45 club please sign the notice and return in.  The club begins tomorrow. The first 20 students who return their forms will be able to participate in the program.  Students must bring a lunch and are not required to pay a drop-in fee if they regularly go home for lunch.

January 5, 2016

Homework

Math

Students, up until now we have been practicing how to count by 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 6's, 7's, 10's, 25's, 100's and 1000's.

For each question:

*Choose the best skip counting strategy to reach the number.
*Write an addition sentence to reach the number.
*Write a subtraction sentence to reach the number.

1. 71

2. 251

3. 671

4. 997

5. 13 456

January 4, 2016

January 4, 2016

Library Book Exchange

Please bring back all library books tomorrow. 

Math

How can you get to the number 43 by skip counting and writing one math addition sentence?
How can you get to the number 43 by skip counting and writing one math subtraction sentence?

Science
Choose an item that you use regularly everyday and think about what happens to it when you are done using it.  Where does it go?