Friday May 8, 2020

May 8, 2020


Friday's Morning Message:  

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.
• Your writer's workshop assignment is due on Monday. Once it is submitted your teacher will review your work and help you make any changes before we meet again on Wednesday.
• Optional Activities will now appear as a topic within students' Google Classroom. Mrs. Coulson and Mr. Der's daily blog are included there. 

Week at a Glance: 

Monday: Writer's Workshop work due, reading groups (Google Meets) 

Tuesday: Math (continued exploration of division), reading groups (Google Meets) 

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

Thursday: Math (Division), reading groups (Google Meets) 

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

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. 

Task # 1: Listen to Edward Tulane (10 Minutes)

Task #2: Edward Tulane Response: In Google Classroom under literacy

Thursday May 7, 2020

Happy Thursday Everyone! 

Today's Updates: 

• 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
• Optional Activities will now appear as a topic within students' Google Classroom. Mrs. Coulson and Mr. Der's daily blog are included there. 

Week at a Glance: 

Monday: Writer's Workshop work due, reading groups (Google Meets) 

Tuesday: Math (continued exploration of division), reading groups (Google Meets) 

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

Thursday: Math (Division), reading groups (Google Meets) 

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

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. 

Friday Gratitude Circle: 10:00-10:30 am OR 11:00-11:30 am in Google Meet. Please choose one of those times. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow! 

Red/Green Group Nickname: kindnessred

Blue/Yellow Group Nickname: yellowmclean

Morning Message: 

To Do's for Today 

Literacy (30 minutes)

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

Please watch the video and enjoy listening to Chapter 21 of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DeCamillo.

https://youtu.be/T8eSEc5W5kY

Task #2: Math (40-45 minutes) - Due Tuesday, May 12th 

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

Math Assignment for Grade 3: Division Word Problems

Math Assignment for Grade 4: Division - Repeated Subtraction

Task #3: Ongoing Assignments
Please work on ongoing reading and writing assignments for their next due date as stated in the assignment on Google Classroom.

Literacy/Art Gesture Drawings of Edward assignment from last week is due tomorrow. Please make sure that it is completed and uploaded in Google Classroom. 

Wednesday May 6, 2020

It's 'HATS ON FOR MENTAL HEALTH' today!

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.
• Optional Activities will now appear as a topic within students' Google Classroom.  Mrs. Coulson and Mr. Der's daily blog links are included here. 
• Week At a Glance:

Monday:         Writers' Workshop work due, reading groups (Google Meets)

Tuesday:        Math (continued exploration of division), reading groups (Google Meets)

Wednesday:   Writers’ Workshop- continue with story planning/writing (Google Meets)

Thursday:       Math (division), reading groups (Google Meets)

Friday:            Literacy/Art and Gratitude Circles (10:00-10:30 am or 11:00-11:30 am)

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 helpful to create your own weekly schedule.   Passwords will remain the same.

Wednesday's Morning Message:

To Do's For Today:

TASK #1:  Edward Tulane Read Aloud (10 min.)

Listen to the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: chapter 20.

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 5, 2020

Today's Updates

• "Optional" and extension activities will no longer appear here at the bottom of the daily blog!  They have been moved to your Google Classroom under the assignment heading "Optionals".  This will include Mr. Der and Ms. Coulsen's regular updates.  

• Tomorrow is Writers' Workshop for all students.  Students not working with Mrs. Zwack can choose a time that suits them and will use the codes below.  The Zwack group only meets at 11:00.  Please be sure to check feedback comments for your submitted assignment and make necessary adjustments before this session!  If you made changes please hit the RESUBMIT button so your teacher can see your work.

 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 

Week at a Glance:

Monday:         Writers' Workshop work due, reading groups (Google Meets)

Tuesday:        Math (continued exploration of division), reading groups (Google Meets)

Wednesday:   Writers’ Workshop- continue with story planning/writing (Google Meets)

Thursday:       Math (division), reading groups (Google Meets)

Friday:            Literacy/Art and Gratitude Circles (10:00-10:30 am or 11:00-11:30 am)

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 helpful to create your own weekly schedule.   Passwords will remain the same.

Morning Message

To Dos for Today!




Task #1. (15 minutes)
Edward Tulane - Chapter 19    This is a bit of a sad chapter and if you feel your child is sensitive you may want to listen and discuss what happens.

You may also wish to listen to the recording before sharing with your child.  Then you can decide if you would like to let them listen.  

Please know that we have adapted this chapter from the original content and have left out specific details to reduce any connection with the current Covid crisis.  

Task #2 (45 minutes over two days)
Math - New Math assignments have been published in your Google Classroom for both grades 3 and grade 4.  This work will be due on Thursday.

Task #3 (ongoing)
Work on ongoing reading and writing assignments for their next due date as stated in the assignment on Google Classroom. 


"Optional" links and activities are now available in your Google Classroom!

Monday, May 4, 2020

May the Force be with you (May 4th). 

It's Star Wars Day!

Good morning everyone. We hope everybody have a pleasant weekend. The weather certainly cooperated.

Week at a Glance:

Tuesday: Math (continued exploration of division), reading groups (Google Meets)

Wednesday: Writers’ Workshop- continue with story planning (Google Meets)

Thursday: Math (division), reading groups (Google Meets)

Friday: Literacy/Art and Gratitude Circles (10:00-10:30 am or 11:00-11:30 am)

If efforts 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 helpful to create your own weekly schedule.

Passwords will remain the same.

Morning Message:

Sarah's mom shared this link with us. It put a BIG smile on my face.

https://www.ctv.ca/Your-Morning/Video/Teachers-song-about-her-feelings-during-the-pandemic-made-our-hosts-cry-of-laughter-vid1943353?fbclid=IwAR35cm5jouS9dKKgRX9amxOQ274dyc4Tj4-C-HOGmGxIyWhuJfl-5PzA3BE

Task 1:

Listen to The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane-Chapter 18.

Task 2:

Reminder, your Writers’ Workshop assignment is due today. Your teachers will be returning your work. You will receive feedback from your teachers. Please make required changes before the Writers' Workshop on Wednesday.

Task 3:

If you have been given an reading assignment on Google Meets it is due on the day of your next meeting. You should be reading daily for 20 minutes.

Optional Activities:

Music Blog:

https://ehsmusic.blogspot.com/2020/04/tongue-twisters.html

Phys. Ed. Blog:

https://ehsphysicaleducation.blogspot.com/

Friday May 1

A New Month! May 1


Friday's Morning Message:  

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.
• Your writer's workshop assignment is due on Monday. Once it is submitted your teacher will review your work and help you make any changes before we meet again on Wednesday.
• Reading Groups continue as per information sent in email on Monday.  Please check your email.  Please continue to work on your reading assignments if you have received them so far.   

Week At a Glance:

• Tuesday: Math assignment
• Wednesday: Writer's Workshop (Google Meet session and assignment)
• Thursday: Math assignment
• Friday: Gratitude Circle (Google Meet session), Literacy/Art assignment

Task # 1: Listen to Edward Tulane (10 Minutes)

Task #2: Edward Drawings: In Google Classroom under literacy

Optional Activities: 

Music Blog: https://ehsmusic.blogspot.com/2020/04/tongue-twisters.html

Phys. Ed Blog: https://ehsphysicaleducation.blogspot.com/

Typing Practice: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr

Thursday, April 30

The teachers of the Kindness Pod would like to express our appreciation to parents and families for their ongoing support, encouragement, and positivity as have created our new ways of teaching and learning!  

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.
• Last week's visual journalling task about Edward Tulane is due today.  The assignment is within your Google Classroom.
• Reading Groups continue as per information sent in email on Monday.  Please check your email.  Please continue to work on your reading assignments if you have received them so far.   
• We hope you enjoyed the Signs of Spring video.  If you did not have a chance to watch it we have left it on the blog again today!

Week At a Glance:

• Tuesday: Math assignment
• Wednesday: Writer's Workshop (Google Meet session and assignment)
• Thursday: Math assignment
• Friday: Gratitude Circle (Google Meet session), Literacy/Art assignment

Friday Gratitude Circle:Choose either 10:00 - 10:30  or  11:00 - 11:30

Danchuk Zwack Classes. please use meeting code kindnessred

Woo McLean Kelly Classes please use meeting code yellowmclean

Thursday's Morning Message:  

To Do's For Today:

TASK #1:  Edward Tulane Read Aloud (10 min.) 

Listen to the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and enjoy chapter 16.

TASK #2:  New math lesson in Google Classroom and assignment to be completed for Tuesday.  

TASK #3:  Writers' Workshop Assignment (due next Monday)

• please set aside some time to work on your assignment between today and Monday.  It does not need to be done all in one sitting!

Optional Activities:

1) Phys. Ed. Blog:  https://ehsphysicaleducation.blogspot.com/

2) Music Blog:  https://ehsmusic.blogspot.com/2020/04/recorder-lesson-april-30.html

3) Improve your keyboard skills by visiting the website: https://www.dancemattypingguide.com/dance-mat-typing-level-1/

4)  Remember the photos of spring we asked you to share?  Well, Mr. Kai has created a video of them.  Please take a few minutes to watch it.