December 1, 2023
This Week:
We have a Google Classroom! Once your child has accepted the invite that has been sent to their gmail, you will be to view enrichment activities that will be posted weekly. An email with your child's information and how to access the classroom will be sent to you next week.
On Monday this week, your child brought home their marked November writing sample and an email was sent to parents/guardians with this information. Students were given a picture prompt and after brainstorming both with a partner, as a class and creating a word bank students were given time to write using the "First, Next, Last" graphic organizer. Students were given as much time as they needed to complete their writing.
You will find a rubric attached. This rubric uses a scale of 1 to 4 with things your child should be doing and including in their writing at this time in the school year.
CBE has created a Digital Decodable Resource. This resource gives access to digital versions of decodable reading materials for families and allows for our beginning readers to access reading materials at home. Please check out this resource regularly as updates and improvements will be on-going.
Students this week reviewed 3 different communities that they would have learned last year (Rural, Urban, Suburban).
As well, spent time discussing the term "culture." We will begin our focus on different Canadian communities in the next few weeks.
Upcoming Events:
- Dec. 8: Non-Instruction Day (No Classes)
- Dec. 11-14: Rocks & Rings (Curling) Residency during Gym
- Dec. 20: Mayor's Winter Virtual Story time
- Dec. 21: Fun Lunch (Edo Japan) - For those who order
- Dec. 22: Last Day / Pajama Day / Sharing Assembly at 11:00-11:30 - Div. 1 Students
- Dec. 23-Jan. 7: Winter Break (No classes)
- Jan. 8: Classes Resume
November 17, 2023
This Week:
- Literacy - RTI (Response to Intervention/Instruction):
This week all Division 1 students began daily intervention/instruction working on specific phonological awareness skills. The skills that students will be working on are specific to their needs and areas of growth. These are some of the phonological skills:
- Basic Alphabet Knowledge (Identification & Sounds)
- Using Letter Sounds and Word Patterns (CVC - Short Vowel Words)
- Blends & Digraphs
- R Controlled
- Consonant e
- Multisyllabic Words/Writing
- Fluency & Comprehension
This direct instruction and learning will continue daily with the focus of improving student’s skills in reading and transferring this learning into their daily writing. All students would benefit from daily home reading where they can put this learning into practice and develop a love of reading. Please remember to return home reading books daily to receive new books to share and enjoy.
For the last several weeks, students have been working with two-dimensional shapes and the learning outcome "students analyze and explain geometric attributes of shape." These are some of the student "I can" statements:
I can sort shapes according to two geometric attributes and describe the sorting rule
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I can describe geometric attributes of two-and-three dimensional shapes in various orientations
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These are some of the two-dimensional shapes we have been working with:
- Square
- Rectangle
- Hexagon
- Pentagon
- Oval
- Circle
- Trapezoid
- Octagon
- Triangle
Some of the activities that the students have been exploring are:
- “Guess My Rule” – One student sorts the 2-D shapes, using the same attribute. For example, the student may sort all the 2-D shapes that have 4 sides and ask their partner to guess the sorting rule
- “What’s My Shape?” – One student describes the 2-D shape they are thinking of to their partner. For example, the student might say “I am thinking of the shape that has 4 equal sides, 4 corners, and 4 angles, what is my shape?”
These are both great games to play both at home and/or when walking to school or driving in the car and a great way to check-in with your student on their two-dimensional understanding. We will begin to use and explore three-dimensional objects in the next couple of weeks.
Upcoming Events:
- Nov. 24: Non-Instruction Day (No Classes)
- Dec. 8: Non-Instruction Day (No Classes)
- Dec. 22: Last Day
- Dec. 23-Jan. 7: Winter Break (No classes)
- Jan. 8: Classes Resume
November 8, 2023
This Week:
- Global Monster Project Reflection: Students were asked some reflection questions:
1. Does our monster look they way you imagine it?
- “Not really, the arms are short. They were to be longer.” - Jacob
- “The eyes didn’t turn out the way I imagined it to be. I thought the monster was going to be bigger.” - Xandrain
- “The polka dots on the legs. I imagined that.” - Shay
- “Kind of. The legs are bending and I didn’t think they would be.” - Kidus
- “I thought the hair would be longer but it is short.” - Sarafina
2. What do you like best about our monster?
- “I like the eyes. It looks cool.” - Emiliia
- “I like the teeth because they are rainbow colour.” - Emma
- “I like the horns. They look good and they fit the monster.” - Klevis
- “I liked building the monster because it was really fun and it would look better if it had glasses.” - Tymur
3. What did you learn about working with others?
- “I learned about friendship. Your friends help you.” - Xandrain
- “I learned to share your stuff. Some people didn’t have stuff.” - John
- “I learned respect because when I was helping other people they respected me and said thank you.” - Jacob
- “I learned to be kind because it is really nice and it helps people.” - Sarafina
- "I learned it was fun working with others.” - Emma
After reading the book, "What Does Peace Feel Like?" by Vladimir Radunsky,
students picked one of the senses to share what peace "feels, sounds, tastes, looks, smells" like to them. These are some of our shared ideas:
Peace sounds like...
- "the splashing of ocean waves" - Jacob
Peace smells like...
- "roses" - Rose
- "a rose." - Sarafina
- "red roses." - Emma
- "a red poppy." - Emiliia
Peace tastes like...
- "chocolate ice cream." - Vayda
- "pizza with pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce." - John
- "pepperoni cheese pizza." - Xandrian
- "cheese pizza." - Tymur
- "chocolate." - Shay
Peace feels like...
- "your heart beating." - Ibrahim
- "toys that are squishy." - Anastasiia
- "something that is smooth." - Moqsitullah
Peace looks like...
November 3, 2023
This Week:
- Project Based Learning: Global Monster Project
We would like to introduce our final monster which we named "Glenbrook Bubble M." Our monster and the other two monsters from Grade 3 and Grade 1, 1/2, 2/3 will be on display in the school lobby for the next several weeks. These are some of our student sketches of our monster:
Literacy / Health / Wellness:
Students during the month of October focused their attention on the Sacred Teaching of "Honesty." These are some of our writing samples and art using the technique of "pointillism," the painting of small, distinct dots of colour to form the image of the Raven who represents "Honesty."
Reminders:
- Lifetouch Picture orders are due back to the school office by Monday, November 6
- Please consider donating non-perishable food items for the Veteran’s Food Bank.
- Students can begin bringing non-perishable donations next week
- The school will have boxes outside the office
- We spent time discussing with students why donating food is an important act of kindness
Here is a list of items required by the Food Bank: https://veteransfoodbankalberta.ca/needed-items-list
Upcoming Events:
- Nov. 6: Lifetouch Picture Orders Due
- Nov. 8: Last Day of School
- Nov. 9: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
- Nov. 10-14: Fall Break (No Classes)
- Nov. 15: Classes Resume
- Nov. 16: Kernels Popcorn Orders Delivered
- Nov. 24: Non-Instruction Day (No Classes)
October 27, 2023
This Week:
With the snow and winter weather returning, please ensure your student is:
- Arriving at school wearing winter clothing (hat, mitts, snow pants, boots, co
We are reminding students the following:
- Snow stays on the ground (no snow balls, throwing snow in someone's face)
- The slide on our playground can be slippery so we must be extra safe and diligent when the weather is cold
- Outdoor boots are taken off at the door
- Outdoor clothing is to be put into boots (mitts or hat) or sleeve of coat
- Please put your child's name on their clothing. We have many items that go missing through out the school year and would love to return them to their rightful owner
Students who would like to dress up in a costume on Tuesday, October 31 are welcome to arrive at school wearing their costume. We ask that students wearing a costume follow these rules when dressing up to celebrate:
- Halloween masks that cover the face are not allowed
- No weapons or gore is allowed
- No costume accessories...wands, gloves, broom, canes
- No outside or homemade treats or food to be brought into the school as there will be no sharing of food
- Students must still be able to participate in Phys-Ed classes and all other learning opportunities
- Students must dress appropriately for outside weather
- Art: Land-Based Learning:
As the official day for the “Take Me Outside” challenge was last week. Our grade 5 buddies and ourselves created some eco-art.
What is eco-art? Eco-art involves finding and gathering fallen treasures such as natural objects from our environment and creating art thinking about the different shapes, patterns, symmetry, lines and of course having fun.
Andy Goldsworthy is a British sculpture, photographer and environmentalist who created huge land art using only all-natural objects.
- Veterans Food Bank: Glenbrook will have food bank hampers at the school until Remembrance Day. Please think about donating non-perishable food items to the food bank. We are encouraging and teaching our students the importance of giving to others and honouring our veterans.
By the time you read this message we will have finished the creating and building of our monster. We will have our school monsters on display in the lobby and post pictures next week. These are pictures of some of our students building:
Upcoming Events:
- Oct. 31: Virtual Mayor Read-Aloud & Halloween (costumes can be worn)
- Nov. 3: Kernels Popcorn Orders Due
- Nov. 8: Last Day of School
- Nov. 9: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
- Nov. 10-14: Fall Break (No Classes)
- Nov. 15: Classes Resume
- Nov. 16: Kernels Popcorn Orders Delivered
- Nov. 24: Non-Instruction Day (No Classes)
October 19, 2023
This Week:
Prior to building of our monster parts this week, students watched the inspiring video “Caine’s Arcade” https://youtu.be/faIFNkdq96U?si=IfyPXQY61icR7qQ6 and https://youtu.be/Ul9c-4dX4Hk?si=JrMwgtfTRc3CawBR
We have one week to complete the building of our monster so there will be lots of monster building next week! Stay tuned for our finished product! This is the link if you would like to learn more about the Global Monster Project https://www.smithclass.org/proj/Monsters/
Early reading instruction within CBE is now based on what is known as a “structured literacy approach.” This means that there is a specific order of phonics (letters and the sounds they represent) knowledge and skills that progress from simple to more complex over the first three to four years of school. This specific order of sounds and letters is referred to as a "scope and sequence."
Following the phonics scope and sequence allows children to learn the alphabetic code in a systematic way. Once children learn a few pieces of ‘the code”, such as the letter M spells the /m/ sound, the letter A can spell the /a/ sound and the letter T can spell the /t/ sound, students can DECODE words like ‘mat’ and ‘tam’.
Because CBE schools are now committed to this evidence-based practice, your child will no longer be bringing home reading books with a letter-designated level on it, as this practice does not align with a structured literacy approach. They will be engaging with a variety of text, including decodable texts, as well as being encouraged to broadening their knowledge and understanding of words (sounds in words, meaning of words, playing with words) and knowledge building by exploring the world around them.
To learn more about the Science of Reading and the Scarbrough’s Reading Rope check out this video https://youtu.be/_I8pzySr2bI?si=rKp8gcDAA7wY76gd
**A hard copy of this letter will be included in your child’s home reading package coming home soon**
- Health: Seven Sacred Teachings “Honesty”
Students read the book “The Adventures of Koda & The Seven Sacred Teachings” by H.L. Jenkins and sketched how they show honesty.
Students were also given a variety of honesty situations and asked if they thought the person in the situation was being honest or dishonest. Here are some of those situations.
| "Sue found her mom’s car key and gave it back to her." | Honest | Dishonest |
| Jim took the bracelet he found at the park. | Honest | Dishonest |
| Mark broke his friends toy car and told his friend. | Honest | Dishonest |
| Kara wrote on the desk at school and cleaned the desk. | Honest | Dishonest |
- Health/Physical Education:
This week was the official day for the “Take Me Outside” challenge. We have committed to this challenge with our grade 5 buddies and so after watching the video “Found Object Art: Nature Art” https://youtu.be/FN7w39QKxjk?si=io451dWVFxC06Sus our grade 5 buddies and ourselves created eco-art with natural objects.
What is eco-art? Eco-art involves finding and gathering fallen treasures such as natural objects from our environment and creating art thinking about the different shapes, patterns, symmetry, lines and of course having fun.
Andy Goldsworthy is a British sculpture, photographer and environmentalist who created huge land art using only all-natural objects.
After learning about "eco-art", students learned that art can be transient (not permanent) and can be made with the things around us. We hope to have some on display during our Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20
As part of our land-based learning we incorporated the “Downie Wenjack Walk” with our eco-art and grade 5 buddies. If you would like to view the video we used to start our conversation about reconciliACTION, check it out https://downiewenjack.ca/our-work/legacy-schools-programs/ We are working on creating our own "Acknowledgement of the Land” video titled “How do we connect to the land?” We look forward to sharing this with you soon.
Upcoming Events:
- Oct. 20: Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences (No Classes) 8:00-1:00
- Oct. 27: Twin Day (more details to follow. This is being led by the Leadership Club in Division 2)
- Oct. 31: Virtual Mayor Read-Aloud & Halloween
- Nov. 8: Last Day of School
- Nov. 9: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
- Nov. 10-14: Fall Break (No Classes)
- Nov. 15: Classes Resume
- Nov. 24: Non-Instruction Day (No Classes)
October 13, 2023
This Week:
Students picked the monster parts that they would like to build by reading the descriptions from the other schools participating in the Global project. These are just some of our sketches. Through this inquiry focus students are able to demonstrate the learning outcome "Use different things together to make something new for a special reason" Students are asked to begin to bring cardboard and tape to school on Monday, October 16
- Math: Students worked on the learning outcome "create and express growing patterns using sounds, objects, pictures or actions"
Our school was selected to participate in the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation's annual Adopt a School fundraiser! Every dollar raised in-store at Indigo Signal Hill and online between October 10 - 31, 2023 will go DIRECTLY to our school to help fill our shelves with new and diverse books! Thank you so much for supporting our school and for helping to inspire a love of reading in our students! Indigo Love of Reading
Upcoming Events:
- Oct. 13: PowerSchool Bookings Open at 8:a.m.
- Oct. 10-31: Adopt a School Fundraiser
- Oct. 16-19: "Take Me Outside" Challenge
- Oct. 18: Picture Day - Class and Individual Pictures
- Oct.19: Fun Lunch & Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:30-8:00)
- Oct. 20: Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences (No Classes) (8:00-1:00)
- Oct. 27: Twin Day (more details to follow. This is being led by the Leadership Club in Division 2)
- Oct. 31: Virtual Mayor Read-Aloud & Halloween
October 5, 2023
This Week
This week students have been writing in their journal daily focusing on the writing goals of re-reading their writing to check for understanding, capital letters and punctuation. We also have been working on building confidence as writers as we work to take risks spelling challenging words.
We have also been focusing on our phonemic awareness skills in terms of letter sounds, segmenting and blending these sounds to form words, adding, changing and omitting sounds. A resource that we have been working with daily is called “Heggerty." This resource teaches the eight phonemic awareness skills (Rhyme – “sad/mad," Phoneme Isolation, Blending, Segmenting, and Manipulation with the opportunity to build alphabet knowledge, language awareness and phoneme-grapheme connections)
We hope to have our "Home Reading" up and running in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, students would benefit from practicing words with the /th/ sound, for example words like “this, that, Theo, the, then, them, tooth, thick, think, Thanksgiving."
Students spent time this week sketching their monster teeth based on the description that was shared, "Top of mouth, 10, 2 cm each, pointy, spider shaped, rainbow patterned teeth with gold" Students signed up for the monster part that they would like to build and will begin to bring recycled materials next week.
Math:
This week students reviewed what is a repeating pattern (a pattern that repeats), a growing pattern (a pattern that is predictable) and for a growing pattern to grow it must grow equally. For example, when given the pattern 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Students were asked if this was a pattern and what would come next. We will continue with patterns next week, with a focus of patterns we see around us (outside, in our classroom, in the school).
- October Student Learning Intentions:
Reading
| Writing
| Math
| Science/Inquiry
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- I can contribute to a variety of listening and speaking activities to build confidence in oral language skills
- I can participate in a sharing circle
| - I can re-read my writing to check that it makes sense
- I can check for capital letters and punctuation at the end of sentences ?!,."
| - I can create and express growing patterns using sounds, objects, pictures or actions
| - I can use different things together to make something new for a special reason.
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Reminders:
- Please sign and return the Digital Citizenship form as soon as possible. If you need a new form please let me know.
- The weather is changing. Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather. We go outside for a movement break in the morning and during our lunch recess and at times for gym instruction.
- Indoor Shoes: All students need to have a pair of indoor shoes. We are working hard to keep our classroom and school clean and neat.
- Snacks: We have a scheduled snack break daily. Students are encouraged to bring healthy snacks to enjoy. Students are not to share their food with each other.
- Please read and sign your child's agenda daily (important information is shared daily).
- Please send a healthy lunch with your child
Upcoming Events:
- Oct. 9: Thanksgiving - No School
- Oct. 10: Parent/School Council at 7 p.m. & Adopt a School Fundraiser
- Oct. 16-19: "Take Me Outside" Challenge
- Oct. 18: Picture Day - Class and Individual Pictures
- Oct.19: Fun Lunch & Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Oct. 20: Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences (No Classes)
- Oct. 27: Twin Day (more details to follow. This idea is being led by the leadership club in Division 2)
September 28, 2023
This Week
- Orange Shirt Day/Truth & Reconciliation:
Students have been listening and learning about the many voices and experiences of Indigenous peoples for the last couple of weeks. We have signed up for the "Take Me Outside" challenge with our Grade 5 buddies. For each leaf that you see in the picture, the pair of students have spent one hour outside learning. "Take Me Outside" is simply about going outside and learning beyond the four walls of a classroom.
This week the students read the book "Shi-shi-etko" by Nicola Campbell. A story about a young Indigenous girl who is leaving her home without her family and going away to a Residential school. Students were asked several questions to help in our discussion:
- - What connection, feeling, and visual image do they think of when you see the word, "home?"
- - Have you ever been away from home?
- - What would it be like to leave your home?
- - What feelings would Shi-shi-etko be having?
Students were asked what they would miss if they had to leave home to go to school somewhere else. These are some of the things we would miss:
- Books
- Family
- Cat
- Friend
- Stuffed animal
- Grandma
- Hamster
- Food
- Dog
- Everything
- Brother
- Different smells (food)
Reminders:
- Please sign and return the Digital Citizenship form as soon as possible. If you need a new form please let me know.
- The weather is changing. Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather. We go outside for a movement break in the morning and during our lunch recess and at times for gym instruction.
- Indoor Shoes: All students need to have a pair of indoor shoes. We are working hard to keep our classroom and school clean and neat.
- Snacks: We have a scheduled snack break daily. Students are encouraged to bring healthy snacks to enjoy. Students are not to share their food with each other.
- Please bring a water bottle. Please do not send Gatorade or soda pop. Water is the best beverage for our students
- Please read and sign your child’s agenda daily (important information is shared daily).
- Please remind your child to not bring toys or valuable items to school. Items from home can be a distraction not only for your child but for the many other children in the classroom.
- Please send a healthy lunch with your child
10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed
1. Attend parent/student/teacher conferences
2. Visit our school website to read our blog and other important information shared by the school
3. Support home reading
4. Send your child to school on time and ready to learn
5. Teach organizational skills
6. Encourage responsibility
7. Know our behaviour expectations (found in the front of your child's agenda)
8. Get involved! We love volunteers!
9. Make time to talk about school with your child and celebrate their learning
10. Send healthy snacks and lunch
Upcoming Events:
- Sept. 29: Truth & Reconciliation Day - No School
- Oct. 9: Thanksgiving - No School
- Oct. 10: Parent/School Council at 7 p.m. & Adopt a School Fundraiser
- Oct. 16-19: "Take Me Outside" Challenge
- Oct. 18: Picture Day - Class and Individual Pictures
- Oct.19: Fun Lunch & Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Oct. 20: Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences (No Classes)
September 21, 2023
This Week
- Inquiry: Land-Based Scavenger Hunt:
After reading the story “Step Gently Out” by Helen Frost and Rick Lieder grade 2 students went on a “Land-Based Scavenger Hunt” in our schoolyard. Students worked with a partner to find a variety of natural and manmade objects and sketched their findings.
- Something Fuzzy
- Seeds
- Man-made litter
- Something straight
- Something round
- Something smooth
- Something rough
- Leaves
- Something that makes noise
- Chewed leaf
- Beautiful rock
- Something beautiful
- Pinecone
- Something green
- Something that is a treasure
- Health: The Seven Sacred Teachings
Students sketched how they show respect to their family, friends, teachers/school and the earth. These are a few sketches to enjoy.
Math
Students this week found patterns in our classroom and answered the question "What makes a pattern? Can a pattern be increasing and/or decreasing?"Students created a repeating pattern with a core of up to four elements that change by more than one attribute. Students achieved this through a "name pattern." We will have these on display next week and share through our class blog
Reminders: Please help to ensure that your child has indoor shoes left at school. We are working hard to keep our school and classroom clean.
Upcoming Events:
- Sept. 21: Meet the Teacher (evening)
- Sept. 22: No Classes (Non-Instructional Day)
- Sept. 25-30: Truth & Reconciliation Week
- Sept. 28: Orange Shirt Day
- Sept. 29: Truth & Reconciliation Day - No School
- Oct. 9: Thanksgiving - No School
- Oct. 10: Parent/School Council at 7 p.m. & Adopt a School Fundraiser
- Oct. 18: Picture Day - Class and Individual Pictures
September 15, 2023
- Take Me Outside for Learning
Our class will be using the outdoors as a regular learning space this year. We are excited to be taking part in the Take Me Outside for Learning Challenge; a school year long commitment to teaching and learning outside.
There is a growing amount of research-based evidence that indicates when we provide children with the chance to spend regular time in nature, they are happier, healthier and better learners. We are living in a time that increasingly needs children and youth to feel and be empowered to help keep this planet healthy.
I will be designing lessons based on Alberta Curriculum, to teach in and around the schoolyard and/or our surrounding community. It is important that students understand that when we are taking a lesson outside, this is not free play or recess time. We will be working hard on our classroom respect, behavior and approach to learning throughout September so students get into the groove of productive learning outdoors on a regular basis!
To assist your child in feeling comfortable and ready to learn outdoors, please help them to choose clothes and footwear that are appropriate for the weather each day. Some of the learning spaces we plan to use regularly will be our school courtyard which has a few picnic tables, the playground space in the front of the school and our school field and playground. We are aiming to be outside on our “Walking Wednesdays," and when we buddy up with our buddies in grade 5 on Fridays, but with schedule changes or weather conditions, we may need to be flexible on the day.
If you have any questions about our outdoor learning or your child's individual needs, please don't hesitate to contact me! Thanks for your support, and let me know if you're ever interested in joining our class outside!
Reminders:
- Several forms have come home both this and last week, please, read, sign and return these forms as soon as possible. Students need to have the
- Digital Citizenship form signed and returned before using technology.
- The weather is changing. Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather. We go outside for a movement break in the morning and during our lunch recess and at times for gym instruction.
- Indoor Shoes: Please ensure that your child has indoor runners. Students must wear runners during gym class. We are working hard to keep our classroom clean and neat and help support our facility operator, Mr. Bazinet.
- Snacks: We have a scheduled snack break daily. Students are encouraged to bring healthy snacks to enjoy. Students are not allowed to share the food they bring from home with other students.
- Please bring a water bottle. Please do not send Gatorade or soda pop. Water is the best beverage for our students.
- Please read and sign your child’s agenda daily (Important information is shared daily).
- Please remind your child to not bring toys or valuable items to school. Items from home can be a distraction not only for your child but for the many other children in the classroom.
This Week:
- Health: Safety Reminders:
We have been working hard to remind ourselves on the safety rules we have for our creative playground. Please support your child with these rules when playing at the school's playground before or after school,
1. Take turns
2. Keep moving
3. Slides are for sliding down - not climbing up
4. No running on equipment to help prevent slips and falls
5. Do not jump off of high equipment. We don't climb on top of the monkey bars. We do swing on the monkey bars
6. Play safely
7. Rocks stay on the ground
8. Take care of yourself and take care of each other!. We do not wrestle, play fight or tackle
- Project Based Learning: Global Monster Project
We wanted to share with you our class monster picture that will be displayed on the Global Monster Project website. In the next couple of weeks, we will spend time on the science outcome "Students investigate the properties of materials and relate them to a purpose." Students will practice these skills and procedures:
- Identify and sort materials as either natural and/or processed
- Compare, explain, select and discuss the materials we are using
- Fundraising: We are delighted to be participating in this year’s "Adopt a School" fundraiser which will run from October 10 – 31! During these three weeks, our partner store will fundraise on behalf of our school and our school can also fundraise by collecting cash donations or by sharing your school’s online fundraising page that has been set up for you by the Love of Reading team (your school’s Givecloud donation page link will be sent to you closer to the start of the fundraiser).
Our partner store(s) this year is:
Indigo Signal Hill
5570 Signal Hill Centre S.W.
Calgary, AB
(403) 246-2221
Dear Terry, thank you for dreaming big and making a difference for families affected by cancer. This year, our school is proudly taking part in the annual Terry Fox School Run to continue Terry's dream of a world without cancer. Please support our school's fundraising efforts today!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Sept. 18-22: Treaty 7 Week & Terry Fox Walk/Run
- Sept. 19: First Class Library Book Sign Out
- Sept. 21: Meet the Teacher & Fun Lunch (Subway)
- Sept. 22: No Classes (Non-Instructional Day)
- Sept. 25-30: Truth and Reconciliation Week
- Sept. 29: No School
September 1, 2023
Welcome Back!
Reminders:
- Students will need to have a pair of indoor shoes that stay at school
- Snacks: We have a scheduled snack break daily. Students are encouraged to bring healthy snacks to enjoy
- Please bring a water bottle. This will be returned home daily to be cleaned
- Please visit our school website if you are looking for dates or specific school information. This information can also be translated into other languages https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/Glenbrook/Pages/default.aspx
- Please read and sign your child's agenda daily. We use this as an important form of quick communication with families
- Please visit your child's teacher page through the school website at the end of every week. This posting can be found under teaching & learning on our school website. We will be posting student learning, upcoming events and reminders
This week:
- Project Based Learning/Inquiry: We began our first project, “The Global Monster.” this week. Please feel free to check out the website https://www.smithclass.org/proj/Monsters/ Classes from around the world collaborate in this project by sharing in writing the descriptions for different monster parts and building their monster using the different part descriptions. Through this project students discover that building a monster together can be a challenging task. Students learn to listen, work together and compromise. We look forward to sharing our work in the coming weeks. One of our tasks this week was to deconstruct the word "monster" and what the word "monster" means to each of us. This led us to the discovery that our vision of a monster is personal. We have attached some of our monster sketches for you to enjoy.
Next Week:
Health/Wellness: In the month of September we will be focusing on "Respect" from "The Seven Sacred Teachings." Next week, we will be reading the book, "The Seven Teachings" by David Courchene Jr and spending time discussing ways that we show respect to family, to others and how we respect Mother Earth. Students will be drawing and writing about someone they respect and how they show respect to that person. Students will be coming home next week asking a family member what respect means to them and sharing the findings. Thank you in advance for sharing!
