Weekly Update - Nov 7 - 10

Hello Families, 

It has been a short week that flew by. We introduced many new concepts this week and will continue to work with them next week. 

Opening Task 

This weeks opening task consisted of the thinking routine, Which One Doesn't Belong? 

Challenge yourself to figure out why each box does not belong! 



Math Vocabulary Wall 

Each time we learn a new concept in math, we will be adding the concept and associated vocab to our word wall. This is to help students remember concepts as well as monitor their own spelling. 

Ask your child what the terminology we have learned for addition and subtraction. 


Buddies

On Wednesday, we had time with our younger Kinder buddies. Students helped their buddy with the math concepts of subitizing, counting on, identifying numbers and writing numbers. It was great to see room 3 take on the leadership role. 

Ask your child their buddies name. 



Favourite Treat Writing Brainstorming

We continue our work on our favourite treat writing, students worked on creating a mind map using their five senses. This process will help them with their writing process next week. 


 Time

This weeks table challenge consisted of telling time. Students worked together to read analogue clocks. 



India Currency 

Continuing our learning on India, we were fortunate enough to have Indian Rupees to explore with as well as different pieces of traditional clothing.  It was great being able to share personal pieces of clothing with the class and seeing their reaction to each piece. The Sari was an item that had a lot of the kids shocked. 

Ask your child what the currency is called in India. 
Ask your child if they remember the names of the traditional pieces of clothing. 
Ask your child why the Sari was an interesting piece of clothing. 






Reminder: Students go outside 2 - 3 times a day (lunch recess, afternoon recess, gym on Monday and Friday) please ensure your child comes prepared for the weather. Unless it is a blue day (colder than -22). 

Friendly Reminders: 

  • Friday, November 11 - No School - Remembrance Day
  • Monday, November 21 - Sunday, November 27 - Hybrid Book Fair (more info to come) 
  • Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25 - Conferences (online book system will open on Monday - book a 15 minute time slot online) 
  • Friday, November 25 - No School - Conferences 
  • Thursday, December 22 - Last Day of School 
  • Friday, December 23 - January 8 - Winter Break 
  • Monday, January 9 - Classes Resume 


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