April 20, 2015 week with Ms. Selimos

Hello Parents and Students,

Mathematically, we constructed 3 – D solids out of clay and labeled them with attributes.  Thanks to Imogen’s mom for helping with this activity. We are now working on analyzing the FACES of objects/solids.  For example:  What is a Kleenex box?  Rectangular prism.  How many faces does it have?  6   What are the shapes (2-D) of the faces?  Rectangles and squares.  Play this solid game at home with your child using real items.  EXAMPLES:  yogurt container, cereal box, ice cream pail, etc.

Language arts activities this week were of stories based on food/nutrition.  We read REGGIE ALONE and focused on reading fluency and expression.  The writing component focus was:  sequencing (first, then, next, after) and answering questions (comprehension). We read PORRIDGE FOR EVERYONE and focused on adjectives and contractions.

Our phonics letter of the week was Ll. 

For French we played the HAMBURGER BATTLESHIP GAME in class. The children LOVED this activity!   I sent the activity home for you to play in French with your child.  Bonne chance = Good luck J See photo as well.

Sabah was our amazing STAR OF THE WEEK.  Sabah arrived to Canada from Libya last spring and joined us for Grade 2, speaking no English.  We are very proud of her efforts with language acquisition!  She is in Grade 3 now and is the oldest of 4 siblings.  She is a great helper at home to her mom and dad.  She is very helpful; washing dishes, making her bed, holding the baby, etc. as the “big sister.”  Sabah enjoys singing, dancing, riding her bike and playing with her 2 dogs.  Her neighbours are wonderful people who she refers to as her Canadian grandpa and grandma and they often help her with her studies. 

We completed our 2 week unit on maps for SOCIAL STUDIES.  We went outside and drew symbols of landmarks north, east, south and west of the school.  The kids Vocabulary included: compass rose, directions, north, south, east, west, continents, oceans, community, map symbols, legend.  Please use the following links with your child to reinforce MAPS. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeeLivQH7Ok  Cardinal Directions (north, south, east, west)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRYSSNq5GSc       Maps,  an intro. for kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj1veZY5hrY          Navigation song PBS kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IpdjyD_uPo         Maps and cardinal directions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLrxbbP31NA         Maps and globes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QlJn_iMeAg        How to read a map song

This week I have been administering the DNA (Diagnostic Numeracy Assessment) to the Grade 2s.  This involves testing of equality and number facts.  I administered the test in early fall, as well.

DATES TO NOTE:

1.     On the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, MAY 27^th, I will be taking the 2/3 class with the Gr. 3 class to Regina Police Service Showcase at the Brandt Center in the afternoon.  The trip is FREE.  We only need to pay for the bus cost of $1.20 / student.  I will be looking for parents to join us!

2.   READING LOGS DUE  on THURSDAY, APRIL 30^TH.

3.  «AAZAN IS STAR OF WEEK MAY 4^TH«