February Newsletter
Grade One
Half way through the year!!
What are we doing in:
Language Arts: The students have been doing a lot of sequence writing; reflecting on their writing and going through the editing process to ensure that their writing makes sense. We continue to have guided reading daily.
Mathematics: Addition and subtraction to 12. Beginning of Measurement.
Social Studies: Citizenship: Belonging and Connecting
Science: Building Things.
Important Dates:
February 3: Assembly hosted by Grade 3 (1pm)
February 9 and 10: Teacher Convention. No school for students
February 9, 10, 11 and 12: Winter Games
February 14: 100 Day Celebration (AM) and Valentine’s Day Party (PM)
February 14: Parent Council Meeting
February 14-16: Book Fair
February 20: Family Day Holiday
February 27: Fieldtrip to the Royal Alberta Museum
Important Information:
- March Parent Teacher Interviews will include students! We are excited that your child will be leading the interview to discuss their progress. Student Led Conferences help students take responsibility for their learning and encourages goal setting.
- The fieldtrip on February 27 to the Royal Alberta Museum is entitled: Sensing Animals . Each class requires a total of 4 adult supervisors. Mrs. McKenzie’s class will need 2 parent helpers and Mrs. Barmby’s class will need 3 parent helpers. If you are interested in helping for the whole day, please let your teacher know. No siblings please L.
- Because 100 Day and Valentine’s Day land on the same day, we will have a day full of games, activities and fun! We will only require snacks for the afternoon. If you were on the list for 100 Day snack parent, you will be asked to provide snacks for the end of the year party. Thank you.
- Grade Ones will be bringing home all their garbage/left over food from lunch. This will include items you can throw in your compost. We may make exceptions on hot lunch days and students can continue to recycle their juice boxes at school if they choose to. We are noticing an excess of food that is tossed in the garbage. Many schools are implementing this is Parkland and it is a success. It helps parents understand waste and what their children are eating/not eating.
Mrs. McKenzie’s snack parents for Valentine’s Day Party
Emma’s parents, Marcus’ parents, Mia’s parents, Quaid’s parents
Mrs. Barmby’s snack parents for Valentine’s Day Party
*contact Mrs. Barmby if you would like to send snack
Mrs. McKenzie’s class list: Neo, Mary, Rachel, Leah, Samantha, Olivia, Mckale, Mikayla, Brynn, Alysha, Marcus, Emma, Danika, Sierra, Preston, Mia, Elizabeth, Quaid, Kalysia, Calin
Mrs. Barmby’s class list: Harper, Sameer, Aidan, Kyler, Henry, Justin, Ethan, Tyler, Colton, Tyson, Haydon, Eve, Mackenzie, Rory, Lily, Emma, Emily, Dani, Autumn, Tianna
Show & Share for Mrs. Barmby’s Class
We are finally going to begin Show & Share in Grade 1B this month. Students have the opportunity to either share a special event or bring in a special item to share with the class. Students are asked to only share if it is something special not just an everyday occurrence or item. Students will be expected to speak in front of the class on their own during snack time on their designated day. The days for sharing are as follows :
Day 1 -Red Group (Rory, Autumn, Henry, Justin, Emily)
Day 2 – Green Group (Ethan, Dani, Lily, Tyson, Harper)
Day 3 – Yellow Group (Kyler, Tianna, Colton, Eve, Sameer)
Day 4 – Blue Group (Emma, Tyler, Mackenzie, Haydon, Aidan)
February Newsletter
Grade One
Half way through the year!!
What are we doing in:
Language Arts: The students have been doing a lot of sequence writing; reflecting on their writing and going through the editing process to ensure that their writing makes sense. We continue to have guided reading daily.
Mathematics: Addition and subtraction to 12. Beginning of Measurement.
Social Studies: Citizenship: Belonging and Connecting
Science: Building Things.
Important Dates:
February 3: Assembly hosted by Grade 3 (1pm)
February 9 and 10: Teacher Convention. No school for students
February 9, 10, 11 and 12: Winter Games
February 14: 100 Day Celebration (AM) and Valentine’s Day Party (PM)
February 14: Parent Council Meeting
February 14-16: Book Fair
February 20: Family Day Holiday
February 27: Fieldtrip to the Royal Alberta Museum
Important Information:
- March Parent Teacher Interviews will include students! We are excited that your child will be leading the interview to discuss their progress. Student Led Conferences help students take responsibility for their learning and encourages goal setting.
- The fieldtrip on February 27 to the Royal Alberta Museum is entitled: Sensing Animals . Each class requires a total of 4 adult supervisors. Mrs. McKenzie’s class will need 2 parent helpers and Mrs. Barmby’s class will need 3 parent helpers. If you are interested in helping for the whole day, please let your teacher know. No siblings please L.
- Because 100 Day and Valentine’s Day land on the same day, we will have a day full of games, activities and fun! We will only require snacks for the afternoon. If you were on the list for 100 Day snack parent, you will be asked to provide snacks for the end of the year party. Thank you.
- Grade Ones will be bringing home all their garbage/left over food from lunch. This will include items you can throw in your compost. We may make exceptions on hot lunch days and students can continue to recycle their juice boxes at school if they choose to. We are noticing an excess of food that is tossed in the garbage. Many schools are implementing this is Parkland and it is a success. It helps parents understand waste and what their children are eating/not eating.
Mrs. McKenzie’s snack parents for Valentine’s Day Party
Emma’s parents, Marcus’ parents, Mia’s parents, Quaid’s parents
Mrs. Barmby’s snack parents for Valentine’s Day Party
*contact Mrs. Barmby if you would like to send snack
Mrs. McKenzie’s class list: Neo, Mary, Rachel, Leah, Samantha, Olivia, Mckale, Mikayla, Brynn, Alysha, Marcus, Emma, Danika, Sierra, Preston, Mia, Elizabeth, Quaid, Kalysia, Calin
Mrs. Barmby’s class list: Harper, Sameer, Aidan, Kyler, Henry, Justin, Ethan, Tyler, Colton, Tyson, Haydon, Eve, Mackenzie, Rory, Lily, Emma, Emily, Dani, Autumn, Tianna
Show & Share for Mrs. Barmby’s Class
We are finally going to begin Show & Share in Grade 1B this month. Students have the opportunity to either share a special event or bring in a special item to share with the class. Students are asked to only share if it is something special not just an everyday occurrence or item. Students will be expected to speak in front of the class on their own during snack time on their designated day. The days for sharing are as follows :
Day 1 -Red Group (Rory, Autumn, Henry, Justin, Emily)
Day 2 – Green Group (Ethan, Dani, Lily, Tyson, Harper)
Day 3 – Yellow Group (Kyler, Tianna, Colton, Eve, Sameer)
Day 4 – Blue Group (Emma, Tyler, Mackenzie, Haydon, Aidan)