Zoo Field Trip - May 29

A big 'Thank-You!', goes out to our wonderful, zoo field trip volunteers. If you were unable to join us, there will be more field trips to chaperone in grade one.
Today, we sat in a circle, and shared two things that we learned at the zoo. Everyone was asked to speak in a full sentence, and use the word 'and' to link their two ideas. I was impressed with everyone's ideas that they shared about the life cycle of butterflies as well as what they observed about the Gorillas, Komodo Dragons, Pandas, and other animals. There was also a bit of a theme about animal poo, and what Gorillas do about runny noses.😂
Tomorrow, we are going outside for more partner work, to study insects, and to create a habitat for our Butterflies.
Monday, June 3 is our last day for Home Reading book exchange.
Thursday, June 6 - Home Reading Books Returned to school
Wednesday, June 4 - Last Library Book Exchange
Week of June 10 - Please help us to wipe down our Home Reading Books and sort them for next year! You are welcome to  'drop in' to do this, whenever you have time.
Tuesday, June 11 - Return all library books. Please talk to Mrs. Kidd our librarian if you have any questions or concerns.
dckidd@cbe.ab.ca
June 14 to June 24- Please sign up to assist us with disinfecting, and cleaning classroom toys and manipulative's. This is a task that we really, need help with, so that our new Kindergarten children have clean classroom supplies to use in their learning.
Tuesday, June 25 - Last Day of Kindergarten
Please join us for our Kindergarten activities and picnic at 10:00 AM
Please sign up for our events on sign up genius or contact our room parents.

 

Tuesday, May 28 - Field Trip Tomorrow and Caterpillars

Today was Treat Day, if you forgot to send in some money, please send in 25 cents.
Thank-you for returning your field trip paperwork so promptly.
We're all set for tomorrow, and the weather forecast is a wonderful sunny day! Just in case, please send a light jacket with your child for our trip. Everyone will be riding a big, yellow bus to the zoo!
As we will not have time for snack before lunch, please ensure that your child has a good breakfast.
There is no need to send money for treats. As per tradition, we will be having an ice cream treat at the zoo!
Since this morning, our caterpillars are changing into the Chrysalis stage!

 

Thursday, May 23 - Bugs!

Our Insect presentation was so much fun! Our presenter Jana was a real expert, who introduced us to some amazing creatures. Jana asked our class if they would like to become scientists who study insects - an Entomologist? A student told her that they were already scientists, and other students agreed with him! And that's exactly what I was so proud to hear!
We were introduced to: Doodlebugs, Millipede, Butterflies and the egg stage, Praying Mantis, Tarantula, Beetles, and a vinegar spraying bug called a Thelyphonida.

Tuesday, May 21 - Insects

I hope you enjoyed your long weekend!

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, May 22 we have our Live Insect Show! The fee for this activity is $11.00 which is payable online using your MY CBE ACCOUNT.
Due to our insect show, we will not have time for our library book exchange. Next week, we will resume our library.
Tomorrow, I'm sending home your child's and volunteer paperwork for our field trip to the zoo. I would really appreciate it, if you would return the field trip paperwork by Friday, May 24. If you have any questions about filling in the paperwork, I would be happy to assist you this Friday, at 11:30 AM.
Our Butterfly larva have arrived, and are growing very quickly!

Monday, May 13 - LGT Plant Care

The hardening off process for seedlings/plants

About two weeks before transplanting seedlings outdoors, begin the process called ‘hardening off’ or gradually getting them used to the outdoors. This minimizes transplanting shock and after all the time and care you’ve invested, it’s worth the effort.

Start by setting young plants outside in a shaded, protected area for a few hours a day during the afternoon. Bring them inside before the temps begin dropping in late afternoon; each day adding a bit more time outdoors. After a few days, let them sit in direct sunshine and gradually increase their time in the sun daily. After a couple of weeks the seedlings should be ready to stay outside until transplanted into the garden. Check the forecast for possible risk of frost.

This Wednesday, May 15 - Volunteer Tea - 2:00 to 3:30 PM

Friday, May 17 - no classes for students

Monday, May 20 - Holiday

Wednesday, May 22 - Live Insect Presentation - We could use 1 volunteer please

Save the Date Tuesday, June 25 - Last Day for Kindergarten - Please  join us from 9:45 AM to 11:20 AM for a class picnic and activities outside. All family members are welcome to attend, including younger siblings and grandparents. Please stand by for further information.

Thursday, May 9 - Surprise!

We are very busy creating a very special, surprise for Mother's Day.

Is your gift 3D?

Is it heavy or light?

Is it Living or Non Living?

Is it a craft?

Hmmmm Tomorrow, you may want to think about your transportation home from school. 

We are looking forward to going outside tomorrow for FAF. Your child may need some sunscreen, hat and or sunglasses. Then again it may rain!

Monday, May 6 - Our Garden

Our L.G.T. garden is growing, and beginning to bloom with some flowers!
We have sketched our sprouts, plants and our planter of beans. Everyone is learning to check their plants for needs such as water, and light. Can you spot our beans, tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, nasturtiums, and parsley?
Today, we finished our science inquiry about Living and Non-living. We have spent quite a bit of our time outside, identifying and talking about our findings about the needs of plants, and animals.

Friday, May 3 - Signs of Spring

Yeah! During our F.A.F. excursions we are looking for signs of Spring. Today, on our walk we found some wild crocuses in Whispering Woods. Also, we spied the Tulips and Daffodils that are beginning to bloom at the front of the school. Sooo very exciting for all of us.

Letter of the Week Sharing:

• May   6                       Letter Y – Kaylee, Landon, Marek, Yazmin
• May 13                       Letter X – Sebastian, Sihan, Juna, Zoe
• May  21                     Letter Q -  Anyone can share this week

This week, we observed, sketched, and labelled our Purple Peacock Beans.

Learning more about 'Patience' through our reading of short stories about 'Little Chick'.

Learning how to throw, and now catch a frisbee. Actually, catching a frisbee will need a bit more practice😉

That's okay, I'm calling our game flying saucers!