Monday, May 27, 2019

Spelling Bee Day!

Lucas and Taylor did very well, spelling 5 words correctly each. 

We looked at subtraction word problems. These are much easier, sometimes, than adding. I presented three different questions with three different strategies. Each student chooses 4 out of 10 questions to answer on a template with boxes for pictures, numbers, and words. 

The Spelling Bee started at 10:30 and went into our Lunch period so we did not have Spelling. We wrote an opinion on whether we prefer ice cream cones or sundaes. Our last assessment is Wednesday when students share their opinion of their favourite season. 

We practiced our dance for the concert, knowing it is next week. We also watched the Biome video featuring the Rainforest. Tonight, students choose one creature and plant and gather three facts for each. 

Have a great evening researching the Rainforest.

Mrs. Autio
Grade One

Friday, May 24, 2019

Good afternoon!

Today, we finished our addition word problems using pictures, numbers, and words to show groups or sets of things.

We also finished our nouns package looking at singular and plural nouns learning that rules are always broken in our language - one dish, two dishes, one fish, two fish. 

We practiced our dance for the concert coming up in June. At the end of the day, we read a silly book called 'Penguinaut'. 

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs. Autio
Grade One

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Greetings:

Today, we continued to work on addition word problems using pictures, numbers and words. Homework is a continuation of this work to prepare for the Math Assessment in June.

In Language, we wrote our opinion of cookies and/or cupcakes. Again, this is in preparation for the OWA next week.

In Unit, we worked on our flipbooks drawing pictures for oceans, freshwater, and polar region Biomes.

Have a super evening.

Mrs. Autio
Grade One

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Book Fair and Track Meet!

We had a most fantastic day at school. The Book Fair, organized and run with the help of the PTA is much appreciated by staff and students alike. To be gifted with beautiful books for the classroom is a dream for teachers. 'Sloth at the Zoom' by Helaine Becker and Orbie, 'Follow that Bee' by Scot Ritchie, and 'Meet Chris Hadfield' by Elizabeth McacLeod and Mike Deas are new additions to the Grade One Library. Thank you parents for these gifts. 

Our hats off to Miss Cranfield for organizing a fantastic Track and Field Day. The weather was really cold. I thank the parents who participated. They ran several events by measuring, raking, and cheering. The students cheered each other on to the finish line. These photos are courtesy of Mrs. Galasso.

Mrs. Autio
Grade One

Tuesday, May 21 2019

BIG Reminder

June 7 is our second Movie day - The Secret Life of Pets 2. Your child brought home the form. Please fill it out as soon as possible so we can submit the food choices. Thank you.

Today, we reflected about the Science Fair stations and stated our opinion of our favourite one. It brought back great memories of a fun filled day. 

Congratulations, Lucas and Taylor, for advancing to the Spelling Bee. It took 55 words before we could announce these students. 

We visited the Book Fair. Your child filled out a wish list. It runs today and tomorrow.

Tomorrow is the Track Meet. Students are to wear gym clothes, sunscreen, hats, and have water bottles. 


Mrs. Autio
Grade One