Friday May 29

 Morning Message:

June is approaching next week and we would like to let you know that we recognize that this is always a challenging time of year for students to keep up their enthusiasm and motivation for learning!  We would usually have a number of field trips, outdoor activities and other special events happening as a natural part of the year-end learning.  Your children, and you as parents, have been doing a fantastic job for the past few months of learning from home.  Thank you so much!

We will continue to update the blog each day at noon so that you can then make a plan with your child for when the best time will be for working on the tasks.  If mornings are better,  then wait for the next morning for better engagement!  As well, there will be a continued number of assignments, like the Edward Tulane project, that are there to work on when you can.  Should you be needing more for your child to do, please see the Optional Activities in your Google Classroom or the Super Hero Challenge activities.

Today's Updates:

• Parents: Today is the deadline to submit your choices for the year end celebration.  Mrs. Coulson will be sending everyone who has submitted a choice, an email with information on how to proceed with your specific task.  Look for that email coming next week with more information! The choices are below within the letter.

• Reminder for Grade 4 students: Please email your photo for the Photo Project to the EHS yearbook council by Sunday, May 31. The email was sent out last week. 
• Challenges arise for families all the time – there is a wide spectrum of support available 24/7 for things any family might need at 2-1-1.
• Have you taken up the Eric Harvie Design Challenge?  We can't wait to see your creativity come to life throughout this project!  Please remember that this is an optional activity.
  
  
  
  
  Super hero kick off video:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kecHmOL0UTnOp6_Qy9IpASi-Pcge8c78/view   

         Mrs. Coulson's super hero song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OrzAFHDm64o&feature=youtu.be

         Introduction to Superhero Design: https://youtu.be/_myeM1Ung2A

        Superhero Poses: https://youtu.be/XIBfwmwB6q0

To Do's For Today:

TASK #1:   The Mouse and the Motorcycle Read Aloud (about 15 min.)

Enjoy chapter 4 today!         

TASK #2:  Ongoing Assignments

- Continue to work on your writing and reading assignments as assigned within your specific group - Due Monday June 1

- Examples of 2D & 3D shapes - Due Tuesday June 2

- Working on your Edward Tulane Map or Chosen Project - Due Friday June 5, 2020

Thursday May 28, 2020

Thursday May 28, 2020

 Morning Message:

June is approaching next week and we would like to let you know that we recognize that this is always a challenging time of year for students to keep up their enthusiasm and motivation for learning!  We would usually have a number of field trips, out door activities and other special events happening as a natural part of the year-end learning.  Your children, and you as parents, have been doing a fantastic job for the past few months of learning from home.  Thank you so much!

Beginning next week, you will see a shift in what we are asking students to do and the timing for completion.  We will continue to update the blog each day at noon so that you can then make a plan with your child for when the best time will be for working on the tasks.  If mornings are better,  then wait for the next morning for better engagement!  As well, there will be a continued number of assignments, like the Edward Tulane project, that are there to work on when you can.  Should you be needing more for your child to do, please see the Optional Activities in your Google Classroom or the Super Hero Challenge activities.

Today's Updates:

• Reminder for Grade 4 students: Please email your photo for the Photo Project to the EHS yearbook council by Sunday, May 31. The email was sent out last week. 
• Challenges arise for families all the time – there is a wide spectrum of support available 24/7 for things any family might need at 2-1-1.
• Have you taken up the Eric Harvie Design Challenge?  We can't wait to see your creativity come to life throughout this project!  Please remember that this is an optional activity.
  
  
  
  
  Super hero kick off video:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kecHmOL0UTnOp6_Qy9IpASi-Pcge8c78/view   

         Mrs. Coulson's super hero song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OrzAFHDm64o&feature=youtu.be

         Introduction to Superhero Design: https://youtu.be/_myeM1Ung2A

        Superhero Poses: https://youtu.be/XIBfwmwB6q0

• How do you want to celebrate the end of the school year?  We have some ideas and would love to have participate!  Please see the letter below.  Also, please note there has been an email account change and the deadline has been extended to Friday.

To Do's For Today:

TASK #1:   The Mouse and the Motorcycle Read Aloud (about 15 min.)

Enjoy chapter 3 today!         

TASK #2:  Math:  Examples of 2D and 3D Shapes  (About 45 minutes). Due Tuesday June 2

*Please note that there will now be the same assignment for grades 

3 and 4.

TASK #3:  Ongoing Assignments 

Continue to work on your writing and reading assignments as assigned within your specific group.

Working on your Edward Tulane Map or Chosen Project - Due Friday June 5, 2020

Wednesday May 27, 2020

Wednesday's Morning Message:

Today's Updates:

• Reminder for Grade 4 students: Please email your photo for the Photo Project to the EHS yearbook council by Sunday, May 31. The email was sent out last week. 
• Challenges arise for families all the time – there is a wide spectrum of support available 24/7 for things any family might need at 2-1-1.
• Have you taken up the Eric Harvie Design Challenge?  We can't wait to see your creativity come to life throughout this project!  Please remember that this is an optional activity.
  
  
  
  
  Super hero kick off video:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kecHmOL0UTnOp6_Qy9IpASi-Pcge8c78/view   

         Mrs. Coulson's super hero song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OrzAFHDm64o&feature=youtu.be

         Introduction to Superhero Design: https://youtu.be/_myeM1Ung2A

        Superhero Poses: https://youtu.be/XIBfwmwB6q0

• How do you want to celebrate the end of the school year?  We have some ideas and would love to have participate!  Please see the letter below.  Also, please note there has been an email account change and the deadline has been extended to Friday.

To Do's For Today:

TASK #1:   The Mouse and the Motorcycle Read Aloud (about 15 min.)

Enjoy chapter 2 today!

TASK #2:  Writers' Workshop Google Meet (45 min.)

Attend a Writers' Workshop Google Meet today.  

First Session: 11:00 - 11:45 am

Second Session: 1:15 - 2:00 pm

Zwack's Writing Group: 11:00 - 11:45 am

Red/Green Group Nickname: kindnessred

Blue/Yellow Group Nickname: yellowmclean

Zwack's Writing Group: zwackwrites 

TASK #3:  Writers' Workshop Assignment (30 - 45 min. due next Monday)

After attending your Writers' Workshop Google Meet today, check Google Classroom for a new Literacy assignment.

TASK #4:  Ongoing Assignments 

Continue to work on your math assignment (due tomorrow) and reading assignments as    assigned within your reading group.  

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Today's Updates:

• Reminder for Grade 4 students: Please email your photo for the Photo Project to the EHS yearbook council by Sunday, May 31. The email was sent out last week. 
• Challenges arise for families all the time - there is a wide spectrum of support available 24/7 for things that family might need at 2-1-1
• Have you taken up the Eric Harvie Challenge? We can't wait to see your creativity come to life throughout this project! Please remember that this is an optional activity. 

Superhero Kick-off Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kecHmOL0UTnOp6_Qy9IpASi-Pcge8c78/view

Mrs. Coulson's super-hero song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrzAFHDm64o&feature=youtu.be

Superhero Design Videos created by Mr. Kelly:

Introduction to Superhero Design: https://youtu.be/_myeM1Ung2A

Superhero Poses: https://youtu.be/XIBfwmwB6q0

Week at a Glance: 

Monday: Writer's Workshop story beginnings due. 

Tuesday: Math assignment, reading groups (Google Meets) 

Wednesday: Writer's Workshop - continue with story writing (Google Meets) 

Thursday: Math assignment, reading groups (Google Meets)

Friday: Gratitude Circles (10:00-10:30 am or 11:00-11:30 am in Google Meets), Literacy Art Assignment

Please note that the above schedule is a general overview of the week. Students are reminded to attend their scheduled reading group times. 

We will be organizing another Writer's Workshop lesson on Google Meet tomorrow - Wednesday, May 27th. The times are listed below.

First Session: 11:00 - 11:45 am
Second Session: 1:15 - 2:00 pm
Zwack's Writing Group: 11:00 - 11:45 am

Red/Green Group Nickname: kindnessred

Blue/Yellow Group Nickname: yellowmclean

Zwack's Writing Group: zwackwrites

Morning Message: 

To Do's for Today 

Task #1: Listen to Read-Aloud (about 15 minutes)

This week we are starting a new read-aloud novel called "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary. Miss. Woo will be reading Chapter 1 today. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/4Mwm0ttlgoo

Task #2: Math (40 minutes) - Due Thursday, May 28

There will be a new math lesson and assignment assigned to you in Google Classroom. Please read the instructions before completing your assignment. 

Math assignment for both Grades 3 and 4: Exploring 2-D and 3-D Shapes 

Task #3: Ongoing Assignments
Please continue to work on your:

• Math assignments due this week 
• Reading assignments as assigned within your reading group
• Literacy/Art story map of Edward Tulane 

Monday, May 25, 2020

Monday, May 25

Good Morning! We hope everybody had an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the sun this past weekend.

Morning Message:

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday: Reading groups for some students

Tuesday: Math assignment, reading groups (Google Meets)

Wednesday: Writers’ Workshop (Google Meets)

Thursday: Math assignment, reading groups (Google Meets)

Friday: Gratitude Circle (10:00-10:30 am or 11:00-11:30 am), Literacy/Art assignment

Super hero inquiry project continues. Participation is not mandatory.

Read aloud with a special guest with some stories about friendship:

To Do's for today:

1) continue working on math due tomorrow

2) continue working on story map (illustration or video presentation or photographs or acting)

3) Writers' Workshop due today

Friday, May 22

Today's Updates:

• GRADE 4's - you will receive an email from your teacher and the yearbook committee today regarding a photo project. This email will arrive in your school gmail account that you use for Google Meets and your classwork. 
• Challenges arise for families all the time – there is a wide spectrum of support available 24/7 for things any family might need at 2-1-1.
• Earlier this week you should have received an email with a monthly calendar attached. This calendar included assignments, due dates and Google Meets.  Please add your child's Reading Group Google Meets to this document as well.  Please refer to this document as your 'Week at a Glance' moving forward.  
• Have you taken up the Eric Harvie Design Challenge?  We can't wait to see your creativity come to life throughout this project!  Please remember that this is an optional activity.
  
  
  
  
  Super hero kick off video:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kecHmOL0UTnOp6_Qy9IpASi-Pcge8c78/view   

         Mrs. Coulson's super hero song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OrzAFHDm64o&feature=youtu.be

To Do's For Today:

TASK #1:   No Read Aloud - we had some technical difficulties with the sound on our video - we will post on Monday. 

TASK #2:  Edward Tulane Literacy Assignment (30-50 min throughout the week)

Drawing a map of Edward's Journey

TASK #3:  Ongoing Assignments 

Continue to work on your Writing assignment (due Monday), math assignment (due Tuesday)  and reading assignments as assigned within your reading group.  

Thursday May 21, 2020

Thursday May 21 ,2020

Today's Updates:

• Friday Gratitude Circle Meets tomorrow at 10:00 or 11:00!
• Challenges arise for families all the time – there is a wide spectrum of support available 24/7 for things any family might need at 2-1-1.
• Yesterday you should have received an email with a monthly calendar attached.  This calendar included assignments, due dates and Google Meets.  Please add your child's Reading Group Google Meets to this document as well.  Please refer to this document as your 'Week at a Glance' moving forward.  
• Have you taken up the Eric Harvie Design Challenge?  We can't wait to see your creativity come to life throughout this project!  Please remember that this is an optional activity.
  
  
  
  
  Super hero kick off video:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kecHmOL0UTnOp6_Qy9IpASi-Pcge8c78/view   

         Mrs. Coulson's super hero song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OrzAFHDm64o&feature=youtu.be

Thursday's Morning Message:

To Do's For Today:

TASK #1:   Read Aloud (about 15 min.)

We Are the Gardeners

Sit back and enjoy this read aloud about a garden and the life lessons it holds.  Listen carefully...can you identify the phases of design thinking within the story? 

https://youtu.be/c78zHLHuwTw

TASK #2:  Math. (30-40 minutes)

Grade 3 - Always True, Sometimes True, Never True

Grade 4 - Division Using Traditional Algorithm 

TASK #3:  Ongoing Assignments 

Continue to work on your Writing assignment (due Monday)  and reading assignments as assigned within your reading group.  

Wednesday May 20 ,2020

Today's Updates:

• Challenges arise for families all the time – there is a wide spectrum of support available 24/7 for things any family might need at 2-1-1.
• Yesterday you should have received an email with a monthly calendar attached.  This calendar included assignments, due dates and Google Meets.  Please add your child's Reading Group Google Meets to this document as well.  Please refer to this document as your 'Week at a Glance' moving forward.  
• Have you taken up the Eric Harvie Design Challenge?  We can't wait to see your creativity come to life throughout this project!  Please remember that this is an optional activity.
  
  
  
  
  Super hero kick off video:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kecHmOL0UTnOp6_Qy9IpASi-Pcge8c78/view   

         Mrs. Coulson's super hero song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OrzAFHDm64o&feature=youtu.be

Wednesday's Morning Message:

To Do's For Today:

TASK #1:   My Hero is You! Read Aloud (about 15 min.)

The second provocation within our Super Power Project!  Even if you have chosen not to take on this optional project introduced last week, we hope you enjoy this readers' theatre by Eric Harvie Staff about how are a hero in your own right during this pandemic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMG4wles_2I

TASK #2:  Writers' Workshop Google Meet (45 min.)

Attend a Writers' Workshop Google Meet today.  

First Session: 11:00 - 11:45 am

Second Session: 1:15 - 2:00 pm

Zwack's Writing Group: 11:00 - 11:45 am

Red/Green Group Nickname: kindnessred

Blue/Yellow Group Nickname: yellowmclean

Zwack's Writing Group: zwackwrites 

TASK #3:  Writers' Workshop Assignment (30 - 45 min. due next Monday)

After attending your Writers' Workshop Google Meet today, check Google Classroom for a new Literacy assignment.

TASK #4:  Ongoing Assignments 

Continue to work on your math assignment (due tomorrow) and reading assignments as    assigned within your reading group.  

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Happy Tuesday Everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful long weekend :) 

Today's Updates:

Please note that participation in this project is optional!

Superhero Kick-off Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kecHmOL0UTnOp6_Qy9IpASi-Pcge8c78/view

Mrs. Coulson's super-hero song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrzAFHDm64o&feature=youtu.be

• Challenges arise for families all the time - there is a wide spectrum of support available 24/7 for things that family might need at 2-1-1
• Parents, teachers will be sending out an email later today. Please check your inbox. 

Week at a Glance: 

Monday: Victoria Day. No classes 

Tuesday: Math assignment, reading groups (Google Meets) 

Wednesday: Writer's Workshop (Google Meets) 

Thursday: Math assignment, reading groups (Google Meets)

Friday: Gratitude Circles (10:00-10:30 am or 11:00-11:30 am in Google Meets), Literacy Art Assignment

Please note that the above schedule is a general overview of the week. Students are reminded to attend their scheduled reading group times. 

In an effort to simplify our routine, all Google Meets times will be the same as last week. We will post reminders of the times as we get closer to the days of our Google Meets sessions. It may be helpful to create your own weekly schedule. Passwords will remain the same. 

We will be organizing another Writer's Workshop lesson on Google Meet tomorrow - Wednesday, May 20th. The times are listed below.

First Session: 11:00 - 11:45 am
Second Session: 1:15 - 2:00 pm
Zwack's Writing Group: 11:00 - 11:45 am

Red/Green Group Nickname: kindnessred

Blue/Yellow Group Nickname: yellowmclean

Zwack's Writing Group: zwackwrites

Morning Message: 

To Do's for Today 

Task #1: Listen to Read-Aloud (10 minutes)

Miss. Woo will be reading a picture book today. Listen to the story and pay attention to the beautiful illustrations and author's message of the story. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HyfLdo-zTE

Task #2: Math (40-45 minutes) - Due Thursday, May 21

There will be a new math lesson and assignment assigned to you in Google Classroom. Please read the instructions before completing your assignment. 

Math Assignment for Grade 3: Creating Multiplication/Division Fact Riddles

Math Assignment for Grade 4: Partial Quotient Division

Task #3: Ongoing Assignments
Please continue to work on your:

• Math assignments due this week 
• Reading assignments as assigned within your reading group 
• Story beginnings for Writer's Workshop. Mrs. Zwack's writing group will write the first two events of their story 

Luna, a student in the Kindness Pod has created a wonderful video on the novel Edward Tulane that she would like to share with you. Enjoy!