29 septembre, 2015

Welcome to the last week of September!

The students had a great time making apple sauce last week!  We peeled and sliced apples and enjoyed the delicious apple sauce together ~yum!

The focus sound of the week is "i" - ask your child to show you the action for this letter, as well as the other letters that we have focused on (a, e).

The words for the first grade class are:
1. il (he)
2. kiwi -
3. pile - battery
4. riz - rice
5. lit - bed
6. nid - nest  - careful here, the 'd' is silent

The words for the grade 2 class are:

1. tigre - tiger
2. pirate
3. livre - book
4. hibou - owl
5. fille - girl
6. citron - lemon
7. chenille - caterpillar
8. coccinelle - ladybug
9. sourire - smile
10. souris - mouse

Have a great week!

Becky

21 septembre, 2015

it was great seeing you all at Meet the Teacher last week! Please let me know if you have any other questions/concerns as the year rolls on.

New this week are the activity bags that contain a small (10-15 minute) activity.  I encourage the grade 1 students to complete the activity and return the bag on the following school day so that the students can exchange their bags each morning.

The spelling dictée was a huge success!  Great job, gr. 1! Don't forget to send back the spelling scribblers after you have admired and signed last week's spelling results.

This week, the class is focussing on the "e" sound. Ask your son/daughter to show you the action that we learned for "e". The words for gr.1 are:
Le, me, te, se, de, ne, je. --practice these words each night, if possible!

Gr. 2 spelling words this week are:
arbre, cheval, regarde, renard, chemise, leçon, melon, genou

Last week, we went on an awesome leaf hunt and we found some beauties!

This week, we have a cookie sale on Thursday, pack the quarters.  Also, the Terry Fox run is on Friday morning, if you are able to participate, come on out at 11 am. The students are dismissed at noon on Friday.

Have a great week!

Becky

Lundi, le 14 septembre, 2015

Welcome back! Bienvenue à la première année!

I had a wonderful week getting to know all of the Firsties last week!  We have reviewed many of the expectations of the First grade and have delved into our learning!  The class has already reviewed the alphabet, the 6 vowels, as well as our sight words from Kindergarten, including "Je, vois, voice, un, une, le, la" and all of the colors.  What a strong bunch ~ small, but mighty!

We share our class with 8 students who are in grade 2.  There is some juggling around when working on French Language Arts, however, our Science and Math curriculums are taught separately. 

You are welcome to come to the class at 6:15 this Thursday to have any other questions answered.  I will go through some of the key areas of First grade at this time.  You are invited to attend the hot dog fundraiser at the High Ground between 6:30 - 7:30. 

On Friday morning, we will have our forst spelling dictee test that consists of the following words:
1. ma
2. ta
3. sa
4. la
5. va
6. ami

Our focus sound this week is "a"!  Happy practicing!
We will be going on a leaf hunt around the townsite this Friday following lunch.  Please let me know if you are able to come along to help supervise.  Thanks!


Next Friday is a half day (noon dismissal) for Professional Development.

I'd like to welcome Théa Charest to our grade one team!  We are so happy to have Théa in Room 3!

Have a wonderful week!

Last blog for grade one!!

Our class reached an important milestone today - their good behaviour earned over the last 6 months has earned them a marble at a time into a long tube. Yesterday, the final marble was added to our good behaviour tube, and today, we celebrated with a pizza and cake party! Bravo la première année!

What fun we had this afternoon at the pool! Thanks to all who sent in treats for our snack table!

Tomorrow, we will have our class play and celebration in the classroom. Parents, siblings and all family members are welcome to come at this time.

Also happening tomorrow, we will be emptying out the student's desks and sending home their supplies. I would like to send their headphones to Madame Paulette to be used for next year. Please let me know if you need these sent home for use over the summer.

Friday is a half day and the students will be dismissed at the lunch bell.

Enjoy the last week !

8 juin, 2015

A new list of dictee words went home today...last one! The quiz will be next Friday, June 15th.

The words this week are:

1. une fête - a party
2. la maison - a house
3. grande - big (feminine version)
4. petite - small (feminine version)
5. il s'en va - he leaves
6. y-a-t'il - is there, as in...Y-a-t'il une pomme sur la table? Is there an apple on the table?
7. Peux-tu? - Can you?
8. plus - more
9. grand - big (masculine version)
10. petit - small (masculine version)

The Mina hike is under revision by the school and Parks Canada...the official decision will be made by tomorrow, as to whether it is a go, or  not.

On Friday, we are lucky to have Kevin Gedling guiding our class on an interpretive hike around Jasper.  Please watch for the permission slips for this activity that will be coming home in the agendas tomorrow.  We will leave  the school right after the lunch bell and we will return for the dismissal bell at 3:00.

Also on Friday, there is a Spirit day activity....CRAZY HAIR DAY!

Keep watching for updates to our fun-filled, year-end events and activities!

Becky

May 25, 2015

We enjoyed a presentation today from Sophie, in which she handed out a Fire Smart postcard and sticker ...yours to keep; thanks, Sophie!

Today, we were treated to a presentation of Goldilocks and the Polar Bears!  It was great and included many important messages pertaining to protecting the environment: Change your lightbulbs, Unplug and Bike (or walk)!

This week at school, the activities and special events are:

Monday- there are 10 spelling words that went home today and are:
1. il saute - he jumps
2. il court - he runs
3. un lapin - a rabbit
4. où - where
5. marche - to walk
6. qui - who
7. vais - go
8. je - I
9. c'est - it is
10. fort - strong

Tuesday - We will be taught about the needs of plants and animals by the Discover E Science faculty from the University of Alberta. 

Wednesday - This  week we will be visiting the French Book Fair at 11:30.  Send your child with and appropriate amount of money.  Books usually range from $8 - $12.  Posters are $5, pencils and erasers are in the range of $1-$3.

Thursday -

Friday - Class photos will be taken in the morning.  Jump rope for heart will be at 2:30 pm outside on the sport field.  Please return all fundraising envelopes.

We are moving along with the Landmark presentations for our Jasper community projects.  So far, we have learned about Maligne Hostel, the Senior's Lodge and the Parks Canada Fire Crew ~ bravo les amis!

We have 2 gymnastics classes that have been sponsored by Randy Glover that will be taking place on June 11 and 18th; watch for permission forms that will be coming home this week.

Have a great week!

May 18, 2015

The spelling  dictées have been going well, as you can tell from the successful results in your child's spelling books!  Looking back to September when the words were 2 letters (ma, ta,sa...)...Grade one is so rewarding when you see the remarkable gains that are made in 9-10 months! 

There will be a dictee / spelling quiz this Friday on the following words:

1. ça va - it goes (literal translation.  Can also be used to tell how you are feeling, "Ca va bien"= it's going well).
2. est - is (Il est le plus grand garcon dans la classe= He is the biggest boy in the class)
3. ici - here (Le restaurant est ici = the restaurant is here).
4. par - by (Le presentation est par la classe de la première année = The presentation is by  the first grade class).
5. je pense - I think (Je pense que la pizza est bonne = I think that the pizza is good).
6. pour - for (Le cadeau est pour toi = The present is for you).
7. quand - when  (Quand est le film? = When is the movie?)
8. il regarde - he looks  (Il regarde loin pour voir un oiseau = He looks far to see a bird).
9. il voit - he sees (Quand il regarde très loin, il voit un oiseau = When he looks very far, he sees a bird).
10. chez moi - my house (Elle est venue chez moi pour la fête = She came to my house for the party).

Also happening this week:

Wednesday - We will visit the French Book Fair at 11:30.  Send your child with money, if you are comfortable with them shopping. OR, join the class on Wednesday, or, you can visit the book fair in the school library throughout the day until 6:00 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thursday - There will be a cookie sale, hosted by Shelly Irwin's class....bring in 2 quarters for a recess treat!

A new home - reading program will start this week.  Information will be going home on Tuesday, but, basically, this program will target the student's specific "level" of reading. 
1.They will choose a book at school and bring it home to share with you and will fill in a reading journal. 
2. When they are ready to read to myself or to Madame Vanessa, they will sign their name on the board at school and one of us will read with him/her. 
3. They will then make a "jump" along a progress chart in class to track their reading progress and success!
4. As they finish levels of books, they will move to higher reading levels. 
I have found this to be highly motivating to the students.  ** Please remember that your at-home support and encouragement is critical to their improvements. 
** The plastic bags of books will need to be returned this week.  If your child enjoys taking these bags of books, they can sign them out in the class and read them, as well as doing the individual reading program.

Social Studies Presentations!  - I am looking forward to having students start their presentation this week!  They can let me know when they are ready.  Remember, a 3-5 minute talk about what they have learned will be great! 
Have a great week~