Week of October 17th

  Thank you to our volunteers who made our trip to Fort Calgary a wonderful success. Our first outing allowed us to build on our understanding of the history of Calgary and the four inhabitants of the land. The students learned firsthand what it would be like to be an archaeologist unearthing cultural artifacts through an archeological dig. We discovered that the artifacts from the Indigenous, Fur Traders, North West Mounted Police and the Settlers could be easily identified based on what the artifact is and it's material. In addition, we discovered the process that archeologists need to follow when removing a relic from the ground by clearly identifying and recording its location on a grid. We also had the pleasure of working with an Indigenous Elder who shared the importance and value of oral storytelling.

 Our day ended with our first opportunity to engage in a sit spot along the Elbow River on our way home. As the year unfolds, we hope to take the time to return to our sit- spots throughout the year. A sit spot is simply a favourite place in nature that is visited regularly to cultivate awareness, expand our senses and study patterns of local flora and fauna. It also helps us to practice and support mindfulness outside of the classroom. We would love to make our community walks a weekly excursion, and if you can join us on a Wednesday afternoon, please let me know. 

Our tiny houses have finally begun the construction phase! We have had a fantastic week discovering how successful we have been creating, measuring and putting our shapes together. We have learned that it is not the end product that is of the most importance, but the appreciation for the learning and problem-solving we have participated in is to be valued and celebrated.








In literacy, our grade three class has started to review long vowel sounds. This week we took the time to explore the long vowel a sound and the combination mean e (as in Cake), ai (as in Hail) and ay (as in display). We are also applying our knowledge of syllables and the concept that every syllable must have at least one vowel sound.

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