Mr. Pereira & Mrs Daniels, Grade 1

Celebration of Learning As part of our Celebration of Learning, the students have had the opportunity to create a piece of public art that is connected to our work in inquiry with the Artist in Residence Sharon Fortowsky. As a way to give back to the community, the students have decided to sell a postcard of the their collaborative public art piece. The postcard will be 5 dollars with 4 dollars of the purchase going to KidSport is a not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment so that kids who need support can be involved in sports .  Please make sure to bring 5 dollars in cash to our celebration of Learning on April 19 th  from 6-7 to purchase a postcard. If you would like more information about the organization you can visit the following link http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/  Thank you for your continued support, The Grade 1 team Ms. Cook, Ms. Daniels, Ms. MacDonald, Ms. Plaxin, ...

Art & Emotion How do you feel after listening to these art forms? Today during art, students listened to four different music genres and tried to express their feelings and thoughts with drawings. We listen to ‘Four Seasons’ by Vivaldi, a Jazz instrumental music, and instrumental versions of ‘Thunderstruck’ by AC/DC and ‘Shake it off’ by Taylor Swift. Some students drew the main instruments they heard, some about their feelings and others about the connections some songs had with their past events. The opportunity to create art based on music was a rich experience to voice their emotions and develop their creativity. Ask your child about their favourite music and their emotional responses. Math In math we have been continuing to work on our number sense, practicing subtraction strategies through games and problem solving tasks. Inquiry We have been getting feedback on our sustainable community proposals. We have added some ideas to our blueprints to enhance them...

Welcome back everyone!  We hope you had an enjoyable and restful break.  C ircle of Courage Spotlight April 6  Anjali & Melanie To learn more about the Circle of Courage Spotlight  click here. ****Home Reading**** Please send back clear home reading book bags every  Tuesday  and  Thursday  to get your new books! The volunteers exchange the books in the morning so it is important that students hand them in first thing when they arrive. Just a reminder that these books should be at a "just right" level for independent reading for your child.  Important dates:  Thursday Apr.19 -  Grade 1 Celebration of Learning - 6-7pm Thursday May 3  - "Hats ON" for Mental Health Day- Where your favourite hat to school.

Papa Johns fund raiser is tonight!!  Royal Oak families will get 15% off at Papa John's on  March 21st . Use the code  OAK15 ... they will deliver!! One day only event.  Conferences- If you have not signed up yet, please click the link below or contact Mrs. Daniels or Mr. Pereira directly if you are unable to attend.  Parents please be aware and conscious of the other families attending conferences. These conferences are student centred and student led. Each time slot will be 1/2 hr long, where you will have a chance to interact with your child (15min) as they show case their work. Teachers will be available for conversations with students and their parents (15min), however there will be more than 1 family in the room at a time.   https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn Dance Mat Typing  Check out this fantastic website to practice your typing skills. Ms. Daniels class had the opportunity to try it out today. ...

Please if you are planning on being away for conferences, please contact Ms. Daniels or Mr. Pereira to reschedule a conference at a time that works best for you.  As well if your child will be missing school at all due to a holiday please let us know AS WELL AS the office. Thank you in advance.     Papa Johns fund raiser.  Royal Oak families will get 15% off at Papa John's on  March 21st . Use the code  OAK15 ... they will deliver!! One day only event.  Conferences- If you have not signed up yet, please click the link below or contact Mrs. Daniels or Mr. Pereira directly if you are unable to attend.  Thursday March 8 you may register online for your student led conferences on March 22 and 23. These conferences are student centred and student led. Each time slot will be 1/2 hr long, where you will have a chance to interact with your child as they show case their work. Teachers will be available for conversations with students and ...

Please if you are planning on being away for conferences, please contact Ms. Daniels or Mr. Pereira to reschedule a conference at a time that works best for you.  As well if your child will be missing school at all due to a holiday please let us know AS WELL AS the office. Thank you in advance.     Papa Johns fund raiser.  Royal Oak families will get 15% off at Papa John's on  March 21st . Use the code  OAK15 ... they will deliver!! One day only event.  Tomorrow is St. Patricks Day.  We had fun being creative with our building ideas and setting traps for our tiny  leprechaun friends all over the classroom!!  Conferences- If you have not signed up yet, please click the link below or contact Mrs. Daniels or Mr. Pereira directly if you are unable to attend.  Thursday March 8 you may register online for your student led conferences on March 22 and 23. These conferences are student centred and student ...

Skating - Unfortunately the ice is melting due to the amazing weather, we will be cancelling our skating trip this week.    Papa Johns fund raiser.  Royal Oak families will get 15% off at Papa John's on March 21st . Use the code OAK15 ... they will deliver!! One day only event.  Tomorrow is St. Patricks Day.  We had fun being creative with our building ideas and setting traps for our tiny  leprechaun friends all over the classroom!!  Conferences- If you have not signed up yet, please click the link below or contact Mrs. Daniels or Mr. Pereira directly if you are unable to attend.  Thursday March 8 you may register online for your student led conferences on March 22 and 23. These conferences are student centred and student led. Each time slot will be 1/2 hr long, where you will have a chance to interact with your child as they show case their work. Teachers will be available for conversations with students and thei...