16 juin, 2014

The last few days are upon us (8.5, I think...!) and we have lots of fun left to have in grade 1!

We are working on a class play that we would like to present to the parents next Wednesday at 11:00 am.  If you are able to make it for this special day, we would love to have you.  All parents, grandparents and siblings are welcome at this time!  I will be providing the goodies for this occasion.

The spelling quizzes have wrapped up for the year...congratulations to the students for mastering the sounds of the first grade.  It's hard to believe that one of our first words was "ma" and one of the last words was "mercredi" !!!  C'est super!

Just some reminders for the coming days...
Next Monday after lunch - Games Day - you are welcome to come in to help supervise the kids as they participate in a variety of activities.

Tuesday afternoon - Swimming at the Aquatic Centre - permissions slips to come home tomorrow.  Parent volunteers are welcome to join us to supervise  in the change rooms.  A snack table will be set up if you would like to contribute a snack of any sort.

Wednesday
Morning (11:00am) - Grade One celebration in the class.
Afternoon - Hike to Mina lake...dependent upon the wildlife situation.  To be determined a day ahead of time.

Thursday morning - Walk to the Activity Centre to spectate in the grade six walk-down celebration.  Report cards will be handed out before the lunch bell and the students will be dismissed for the summer!

Enjoy the last 2 weeks of grade one!

Becky

26 mai, 2014

I hope you were able to watch the dance performances last week, as there was some budding talent in the room!  Thanks to the SAC for bringing Nicole Koebel to the school for the week of dance classes!

This week at school, we are discussing the Tropical Rainforest (La forêt tropicale).  The students will learn about the different layers of the forest canopy and which species of animals / birds / insects belong in each section.  They will also learn about adaptations of the critters that live there.

The spelling words this week are related to the rainforest. They are:
1. singe - monkey
2.forêt - forest
3. lemur - lemur
4. serpent - snake
5. toucan - toucan!

Have a great week!

Becky

14 mai, 2014 - Dictée words

The words this week are based on a theme...camping!  I hope some of the campers in the class are able to get away for the Long Weekend!


1. feu - fire
2. ours - bear
3. tente - tent
4. s'mores - yum!
5. moustique - mosquito
6. branche

Have a great week and look forward to the long weekend.  Reminder that Friday is a half day at school.

Also, tomorrow is gymnastics at the Activity Centre,  remember to send students in tights, track pants instead of jeans.


A GREAT BIG thank you to Rob and Nicole for hosting the class at the North Face Pizza restaurant on Monday~ the pizza were delicious but most of them disappeared quickly.  Hopefully some of you got to sample the leftovers.



Becky

Jigging lesson - video

Check out the talent in the feet of the Grade One class!  We had the pleasure of welcoming a Metis Jig Dancer to J.E.S on Friday. 

I hope the video works - too cute!

28 Avril, 2014

Thanks to Maggie Noble for coming along on our walk around Jasper today!  We had the opportunity to visit all of the students' "places-of-interest" and also discovered a few (promising) signs of Spring!

There will not be a dictée test this week, as I will be out of the class for two of the days that we would normally practice the spelling words using manipulatives.  We will be back on track next week!

Come in and check out the "chia" pets we have been growing...also, ask your child what are some of the necessary elements that a plant needs in order to grow!

Have a great week!

Becky 

Grade One music playlist - click to listen!

I can't believe how many songs we have learned to date, in première année! How many can your child sing along to?!

1. Les poissons
2. Avec un gros nez
3. Les mois de l'année
4. Les yeux arc-en-ciel
5. Bonjour, bonjour
6. Les chiffres 1 - 20
7. Allouette
8. Pirouette, cachuète
9. Savez-vous planter les choux?
10. Frère Jacques
11. A la claire fontaine
12. Le ragga des pingouins
13. Jouez au hockey
14. Quand je vais à l'école
15. Une patate
16. Le café crocodile
17. Les poissons
18. Le disco
19. Comment Y aller?
20. Je suis malade
21. Lundi matin
22. Les couleurs primaires
23. Les squelettes
24. Les lunettes de soleil
25. Je suis une pizza
26. Quel temps fait-il?
27. Quand tu sera grand
28. Louis la grenouille
29. Le printemps
30.  O Canada
31. Au fond de le jungle
32. La chanson chocolat
33. Assis, debout
34.L'araignee Gypsie
35. Mon petit lapin

21 avril, 2014

Happy Easter, Joyeuses Paques!

I hope the weekend was relaxing for you all! 

There will be a dictée this week that focusses on the "gn" sound.  In English, this sound is tricky to translate, but is like, "nyuh".  There are 4 words this week and they are:
1. araignée - spider
2. ligne - line
3. montagne - mountain
4. gagner - to win

The Volunteer Appreciation assembly is this week on Thursday, at 1:10 and all parent helpers are welcome to come to this celebration!

Friday is a half day to accommodate a Professional Development day.

Some materials have been requested to be brought to class to help us with class projects and crafts.  Please send in a shoebox, if you have one, as well as a plastic milk jug (any size smaller than a 4 litre).

Many thanks, and have a great week!

Becky