WELCOME TO GRADE ONE/TWO!
Room 16 with MRS. WINSLOW
Reminders/Important Dates:
I will be continuing the Math program in the afternoons, along with Science and Art. Andrea Pascoe will be returning to QM and will be teaching the mornings. This will begin after March Break.
Other dates:
April 19th - Earth Day
May 21st - Holiday
June 7th- Theatre in the Community by PCVS students (held at Queen Mary)
June 8th- P. A. Day
June 28th- End of year assembly/Last day of school
Questions to ask your child:
What is your ID number? What does that mean?
Did you receive any CHANCE tickets today?
What is the core of a pattern? Show me on paper.
Can you make a pattern using actions and name the pattern using letters ? (ex. clap, snap, clap, snap..e.tc.= AB pattern
Count by 5's for me to 50!
How do you play the dice game? (ask Mrs. Winslow for sheets for home practise)
What is the difference between an invertebrate animal and a vertebrate animal?
How does your class play Around the World and Math War?
Can you tell me the six different classes of animals?
How can you make the numbers 10 in many different ways (using pictures, numbers and words)?
Do you know how to make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread?
What is a non-standard unit of measurement?
What happens when you mix water and oil?
Name the three states of matter!
Can you try to add 2 digit numbers?? Remember, the ones house is added first!
How many more days until 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL?
What is energy? What are the four different forms of energy?
Name different parts of a whole.
Explain the game "Countdown to Zero" that you play using base-ten blocks.
What was your favourite structural material when building in centres?
How many tens and ones are in the number 23, 79, 92 ....etc?
Can you count by 10's starting at 4? What pattern is there?
Can you create a word problem of your own, and then answer in pictures, numbers and words?
What time is it on the digital clock and analog clock?
Can you count backwards starting at any number from 1-100?
Try skip counting by 25's to 200!
Please find the time to Review our Classroom Rules and Expectations with your child:
1. Always raise your hand to speak.
2. Sit down properly in chair and work quietly.
3. Ask permission to use classroom supplies.
4. Line-up quietly. "Hand on hip and Finger on lip" when we walk down the hall!
5. Hands off at all times!
6. Must have permission to use Smart Board
7. Be kind and respectful.
Mrs. Winslow's
MAY NEWSLETTER
MATH ,SCIENCE & ART update
Our daily carpet math lesson includes:
-"How Many Days Have We Been to School?"-- a tally on a place value chart. We are coming onto our 80th day at school already!!
- Counting by 2's, 5's, 10's, and 25's to 100 (Gr. 1's) and 200 (Gr. 2's)
-Finding the number that comes before, and comes after (from 1-200)
- Graphing the temperature outside on a line plot graph or bar graph
We have had a very successful past month, and have had continuous practise using base ten blocks to represent numbers from 1-100, as well as using them to add and subtract. We continue to solve various word problems using pictures, numbers and words. Our goal is to show our math thinking the best way we can, and use as many strategies as possible to create a better understanding of numbers. Some strategies that we have used in numbers are :
Identifying Friendly Numbers (5, 10)Example of student's thinking: 9 + 3= 12 because I know 9 is closest to the "friendly number" of 10, and 10+3 is 13, so it must be one less than that.
Knowing my Doubles 1+1, 2+2, 3+3, 4+4.....etc. Example of student's thinking: 4 + 5 is a lot like 4 + 4 (which I know is 8) so it would be one more, which is 9.
Adding 10's 10+ 1= 11 10+ 2= 12.....I know that the ones number that I an adding is in the answer! There is a pattern.
Groupings/Multiplication (Grade 2 focus) I can draw groups of numbers such as 2 groups of 3, and I know that is 2 X 3 = 6. I will practise using this new strategy!
 Science : In Science, we have completed our unit on Liquids, Solids and Gases. We have moved now to discussing and using various materials and objects. Already we have built different structures using a variety of materials such as milk cartons, lego, plastic tubes, etc. We have also investigated various objects in our classroom and discussing the type of material things are made out of, distinguishing whether they are natural or manmade. Students will be assigned to build their own spaceship in the upcoming weeks using recycled materials from school. If you are able to send in some small recyclable materials to assist your child in his/her creation, that would be appreciated (egg cartons, tubes,plastic containers,etc.. In
Science this month, students will have an opportunity to self-evaluate by rating their role as a group member on a scale of 1-5, and explaining their strengths and weaknesses during a task performance.
 Art: Our focus this month has been on cultural artwork, and we have learned of Inuit artist, Pootinook who was well known for his beautiful printmaking and metal
carving skills. The students replicated this idea using aluminum foil and permanent markers, creating a bright and beautiful picture! Now, students have begun their artwork inspired by Russian artists, Kandinsky using bright pastel and 2-D geometric shapes to create a thought-out artistic design. These will be displayed in our classroom. Students will again be self-reflecting upon their artwork using the one-star, one-wish approach.
Please remember that my door is always open to answer any of your questions or discuss any concerns you may have! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Winslow
Please avoid sending any personal toys with your child. Unfortunately personal belongings/toys (especially “Beyblades”) are becoming the source of many problems at our recess time. We know these are often expensive too, and it seems home is the best and safest spot for them. We have told the students that if they are brought, they may be taken or damaged so it is their own responsibility, not the schools. Thank you for your support in this matter.
The Grade 1 and 2's will be regularly using their student agenda. Please help to remind them that it is an important organizational tool and it needs to be brought to school each and every day. Please check and sign your child's agenda daily so that there is on-going home and school communication.
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