Unfortunately there have been a couple of incidents recently of an unknown individual who has posted inappropriate words and comments on our blogs under another student’s name. We removed the comments as quickly as possible, and now have set up our blogs as such that all comments are subject to approval by homeroom teachers before they are posted to the blogs.
We are using these incidents as a learning opportunity for students. We have spoken to our classes about how physical actions and words greatly affect other people. This is an opportunity to talk about our responsibility in digital citizenship and online safety. One way you can help is by viewing and responding to the classroom blog with your child.
Thank you for your support as we learn and collaborate together.
Sincerely,
Jennifer England Karin Lauf Tammy Parent
This poster has been introduced to students and has become a reference for them when using technology, as well as a visual reminder throughout the day about good citizenship.
Rocks and Minerals Materials Required for Upcoming Activities – Your child will be participating in numerous Rocks and Minerals Science centers and activities over the next few weeks. The following is a list of requested materials that your student will need. Please have materials to school by Friday October 20.
- an egg carton
- plastic lids
- a rock the size of your child’s palm, but no bigger than their fist; Smoother rocks will work best for this activity.
Thank-you in advance!
PoWer Hour #2 tomorrow.
Library tomorrow.
Today We:
- Had a group discussion about how our words and actions affect others, citizenship, as well as digital citizenship and responsibilities.
- Had Music.
- Continued reading “The Tale of Despereaux.” Despereaux has met the King, and Princess Pea. Despereaux’s brother saw this meeting and told their father, who now believes Despereaux should be punished by the Mouse Council.
- Participated in Literacy Stations.
- Read the picture book “Fly Away Home.” This story is about a little boy named Andrew who lives in an airport with his father.
- Completed a Venn Diagram comparison activity. Students were asked to compare their quality of life with Andrew’s quality of life.
- Played Dodgeball Of Doom in Gym. Students please explain to your parents how to play this game.
- Completed our Children’s Rights pages in our Sketchbooks; we added colour and outlined our work to create finished products.
- Watched a Bill Nye video about Rocks, Minerals, and Volcanoes. Students please tell your parents 3 things you learned from the video.
Student Quotes:
“I liked watching Bill Nye because we learned that lava turns into rocks.”
“I learned that if you have coal it can turn into diamond.”
“In Gym we played Doom Dodgeball and I liked it.”
“I liked Literacy Centers because we got to listen to a great story called Sebastian’s Roller Skates.”
“I loved playing Dodgeball of Doom because it was really challenging trying to get the big ball to the other team’s side.”
“I learned that soil comes from rock.”
“Today we read the Tale of Despereaux and he met a princess.”
Question: Picky Penelope enjoys apples, but dislikes oranges. She likes balloons, but doesn’t like crayons. She loves giraffes, but isn’t keen about monkeys. Can you think of some other things that Picky Penelope likes?