Boat building and Cooperative games

This week we have continued to learn more about boats and buoyancy, floating and sinking. Students worked with a partner to create a boat from tin foil, plastacine, popscicle sticks, cardboard and tape.  Then they tested their boats to see if they would float and if the boat could hold a load. 

We are going to engage in a cooperative game day in our class on Tuesday, during which time students will practice sharing their favourite board games with their peers. Students will have an opportunity to practice their presentation skills as they explain the rules and objectives of their chosen board game, and will further enhance their team building and collaborative skills through community play. So, please send in your child's favourite board game and please ensure that the game is clearly labeled with your child's name.

Mrs. Krahn

We have an exciting week ahead! It's literacy week and the grade 3's and 4's have planned some fun spirit days to celebrate literacy.

Monday: Read my shirt day (wear a shirt with writing on it)
Tuesday: Colour Day and Ride your Bike to School day (wear bright colours and if you ride your bike to school bring it around the compound and you can park it in the gym- the gym doors will be open)
Wednesday: Crazy hair/Hat day (we'll also have Drop everything and Read several times this day)
Thursday: Crazy socks day
Friday: Beach Day, Fun Lunch and The Great Book Exchange (bring 25 cents or more and buy some books!)

If you have any gently used books that you would like to donate- please send them with your child this week for the Great Book Exchange on Friday.

Monday May 28	Tuesday May 29	Wednesday  May 30	Thursday May 31	Friday June 1
	Book exchange	Bring books to donate to the Great Book Exchange	Bring books to donate to the Great Book Exchange	Half Day Movie Night Bring books to donate to the Great Book Exchange
Monday June 4	Tuesday June 5	Wednesday June 6	Thursday June 7	Friday June 8
Bring books to donate to the Great Book Exchange	LAST Book exchange Bring books to donate to the Great Book Exchange	Bring books to donate to the Great Book Exchange	Bring books to donate to the Great Book Exchange	Half Day All library books and home reading due back to school Great Book Exchange! Bring $ to buy books – 25cents each!
Monday June 11	Tuesday June 12	Wednesday June 13	Thursday June 14	Friday June 15
		School Council Meeting 6:30 – 8:30		Half Day
Monday June 18	Tuesday June 19	Wednesday June 20	Thursday June 21	Friday June 22
			Aboriginal Day	Grade 4 Farewell Assembly Half Day
Monday June 25	Tuesday June 26	Wednesday June 27	Thursday June 28	Friday June 29
Sports Day 1 - 215		Last day of school Half Day Year End Assembly @ 8:30	No school – Appeals day	Summer Break

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Volunteers Needed for 1.5 hours on Friday for our butterfly release! Please see the note below and email me at dmkrahn@cbe.ab.ca if you can join us. We will not be able to go on the walk without at least 1 volunteer.  

For the past three weeks, the Grade 2’s have been observing, learning about and caring for 12 Painted Lady Butterflies. We have watched as they grew from tiny caterpillars, created their chrysalises and are now emerging as butterflies. This is part of our Science curriculum, as it provides opportunities for students explore special characteristics that help butterflies to survive their environments, observe the life cycle of a butterfly, and participate in caring for a small animal for a few weeks.

On Friday, May 25, 2018, the Grade 2’s will be walking to the Evanston Pond to release our Painted Lady Butterflies. We will be walking to the pond, releasing and observing the butterflies in this natural habitat, then returning to the school.

To participate in this activity, students are required to bring weather appropriate gear, such as a wind breaker jacket, a hat, sunglasses and running shoes.

As with any outdoor activity, if inclement weather occurs, the walk will be cancelled. Possible risks associated with our walk include falling or tripping on the sidewalk or the area surrounding the pond. Precautions will be taken to ensure safety of your child, including ensuring shoelaces are tied, appropriate outdoor gear will be worn, and students will walk to and from the pond with a buddy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher. 

Kind regards,

Grade Two team

Pancake breakfast

Despite the rain, we had a great morning for our annual pancake breakfast in the gym.  The students enjoyed the food, seeing the mascots and visiting with some of the parents that were able to attend.

Hopefully everyone enjoyed the weekend and all the sunshine and appreciated the card your child made for you.

Today we had book exchange and enjoyed some time exploring materials in the Makerspace.  We are just finishing up our unit learning about Nunavut and the Inuit people.  Next we will be learning about the east coast and traditions from that region.

In Math we have been working hard on learning strategies for subtraction before moving on this week to patterning.


Mrs. Krahn

Studio Bell

Our class had a great trip to the National Music Centre at Studio Bell.  Students got the opportunity to pick and try different instruments such as the guitar, ukelele,  and drums.  They got to go on a scavenger hunt around the centre to look for specific clues and recorded their findings or answers with an Ipad, very motivating way to engage the students.  We had a great time learning how to play wooden spoons, how to try Inuit throat singing and also learned a traditional French Acadian song/dance.  Thank you to our volunteers who helped keep their group motivated and on task!!

Our field trip is tomorrow! The weather forecast shows sunshine and double digit temperatures!

Please see below to see what you need to send with your child:

What to send with your child:  

Packed lunch (1 snack and a nut-free lunch)

Dress for the weather (Thin coat and runners preferred)

Water bottle (no juice)

What not to send:  

Money as students will not be allowed to buy snacks or toys

Toys or electronic devices

Volunteers please sign into the office and wait in the Embassy until our volunteer meeting takes place at 8:20. Please note that the National Music Centre does not allow any coffee mugs or liquids other than water throughout the exhibits.

Thanks!