Week of April 11th

 If you have not yet heard of the adult game Wordle, this is a great opportunity for your child to share with you a daily 5 minute phonics game that we have been enjoying. Spellie is a child version of Wordle and has proven to be such a great way to transition from lunch time recess to our afternoon learning. Playing Spellie has helped the students apply their knowledge of common vowel combinations, blends and digraphs. Many have requested that I include the link in our weekly blog so they can play at home. We discussed that if I send the link they won't do the daily Spellie before school in the morning as we all want to continue to work collaboratively to figure out the answer. If they also want an additional challenge, there is a child's version of the Wordle game as well. Have fun!!! Careful it can be addictive.

https://spelliegame.com

https://wordlegame.org

We have also been working hard at completing our procedural writing booklets. It has been wonderful to see the students showcase some of their many talents. 



This week our class is continuing to work on our interpretive walk along the Elbow river. In order to start our research the students have chosen their top three topics they would like to research. As a class we are beginning to decide what we think is relevant to include when researching our topics as they relate to significant landmarks, flora and fauna. Below is a list that we have started. 




Both grade two and three's have been working on our measurement units. The grade two's are learning how to use non-standard forms a measurement correctly while the grade three's have been introduced to using the standard form of measurement in centimetres and meters.              

- I can measure lengths using non-standard units ( grade 2) and standard units (grade 3).                   -I know the relationship between the size of a unit and the number of units needed to measure a given object.                                                                                                                                                        

- I can demonstrate how to use a non-standard/or standard  form of measurement properly ( no overlapping, no gaps, tools start at the edge, all non-standard tools are the same size)

In grade three we have also be extending our learning about division. The students have been learning how to solve division word problems that provide two pieces of information: the total number of times being divided and either the number of groups or the number in each group. 

-I can share equally when the number of groups is known.
-I can share equally when the number of items in each groups is known. 


This week in math with Ms. Yasin, students had a chance to practice their addition and subtraction regrouping! Students were able to choose any strategy they were comfortable with to show this number sense skill. This included using manipulatives, working with place value, and using the standard algorithm. Everyone did a great job of double checking their work to make sure they indicated what they were regrouping/borrowing and from where. This will help them keep track of their process! 


Our rock scavenger hunt during our community walk. The dusking of snow was an added challenge! 

The second week of Three Left Feet continued to be a great success. The students worked extremely hard and learning the dance choreography and I know that in a few weeks time they will be very excited to share with you the recording of their dance routine. 

Music News!!!
We are very excited to have the opportunity to view the Calgary Opera's virtual presentation of Dean Burry's The Brothers Grimm next week.  This virtual opera is performed by the McPhee Artist Development Ensemble with Musical Direction by Mel Kirby.We will be viewing it during music class and we will be discussing the various parts of the Opera including singing parts, opera terminology, and how an opera contains a variety of forms of music.   We are very fortunate that Calgary Opera offers this presentation free of charge to our schools.  Hopefully your child will be able to share with you all about the opera at the end of next week!  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Serra at jeserra@cbe.ab.ca





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