Today we were very lucky to see and be part of the Cultural Wheel presentation. We learned a dance to Acadian music that demonstrated partner work. We were able to showcase this dance during the full school assembly. Part of the cultural wheel is about folklore. We listened to a story about a little mouse who went on a journey to see a great mountain. Each quadrant of the gym was divided into the cardinal directions and each direction was given an animal. Throughout the story, each direction and animal was included. We were captivated by his storytelling. At the end we were told that now each of us knows the story and could pass it along to others to keep it going. This is a huge part of folklore. We also learned the red river jig which was a big part of Metis culture. Ask me to show you some of the feet you can do during the jig.
Reminders:
- Please return the humane society form with the $4.00 by Friday
- Sexual health permission forms are due Monday
- Please return My CBE account forms
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
Important Notices Sent Home
Today we created a rubric to use to help guide us in our animal research projects. We created a list of ideas that would earn marks of either 1, 2, 3 or 4 based on how much information we gather, how organized we are in our research books, how our presentation looks and how we speak and act during our presentation. We found that by doing this rubric, we could see where we would land and push ourselves to achieve a higher mark. For example, lots of us thought we were done the research process until realizing we would only earn and 1 or 2 on the rubric. This allowed us to go back and find more information so we can earn a 3 or 4. Ms. Binks would like students to research at home if needed so that we can move forward with our projects.
In math we continued our work with fractions. We ordered fractions by determining if they would be closer to 0, 1/2 or 1 on a number line. To do this, we looked at the denominator and created a number line or chocolate bar with that many sections. To find the halfway point we divided the denominator by 2. 1 would be the same numerator and denominator. We then plotted our fractions on our number line. Ask me to show you if the following fractions are closer to 0, 1/2 or 1:
a) 5/6, 1/6, 3/6
b) 8/10, 4/10, 1/10
This afternoon Ms. L (our student teacher) gave a presentation on howler monkeys. She has travelled to Belize to study the black howler monkey. She used the same information that we need to during our research in her presentation. We even were able to see videos she took of the monkeys in the rainforest. We had a contest to see who could make the loudest and best howler monkey noise. It was pretty funny!
This afternoon we had 3 notices go home...
The first one is about the Calgary Humane Society presentation that we will be having next week. Please return the bottom half of the form along with the $4.00 by Friday. If you need financial support please contact the office.
We sent home permission forms for our human sexuality course that we will be doing in June. In grade 4, students learn about the physical, emotional and social changes that occur during puberty. Students need to have permission to complete this health course. If you would prefer your child learn this information at home, they will complete curricular activities in a different classroom during the lesson. Please return the form stating whether your child has permission by Monday June 5.
My CBE account forms were sent home with instructions of how to set up the My CBE account for next year. Please make sure that the form you receive has your child's name on it.
In math we continued our work with fractions. We ordered fractions by determining if they would be closer to 0, 1/2 or 1 on a number line. To do this, we looked at the denominator and created a number line or chocolate bar with that many sections. To find the halfway point we divided the denominator by 2. 1 would be the same numerator and denominator. We then plotted our fractions on our number line. Ask me to show you if the following fractions are closer to 0, 1/2 or 1:
a) 5/6, 1/6, 3/6
b) 8/10, 4/10, 1/10
This afternoon Ms. L (our student teacher) gave a presentation on howler monkeys. She has travelled to Belize to study the black howler monkey. She used the same information that we need to during our research in her presentation. We even were able to see videos she took of the monkeys in the rainforest. We had a contest to see who could make the loudest and best howler monkey noise. It was pretty funny!
This afternoon we had 3 notices go home...
The first one is about the Calgary Humane Society presentation that we will be having next week. Please return the bottom half of the form along with the $4.00 by Friday. If you need financial support please contact the office.
We sent home permission forms for our human sexuality course that we will be doing in June. In grade 4, students learn about the physical, emotional and social changes that occur during puberty. Students need to have permission to complete this health course. If you would prefer your child learn this information at home, they will complete curricular activities in a different classroom during the lesson. Please return the form stating whether your child has permission by Monday June 5.
My CBE account forms were sent home with instructions of how to set up the My CBE account for next year. Please make sure that the form you receive has your child's name on it.
Friday, 26 May 2017
Sports Day Monday
Today we continued our animal research. Students will be given 1-2 more periods to gather their information before creating a poster or booklet to present it to the class. Please try and do some research over the weekend if you are feeling behind.
In math today we continued to work with fractions. We worked on representing fractions as parts of a whole. We were given a fraction and had to create a drawing to match it. It is important to remember that the numerator tells us how many pieces we are looking at and the denominator tells us how many pieces in total we have. We also practiced writing out fractions based on drawings.
This afternoon we started learning about the country of Ukraine. We will be doing our Daily 5 activities based around information on Ukraine. Today we had groups working on: mapping, comparing the land of Ukraine to Peru, using a textbook, flags and symbols of the country and looking at the climate. We will continue to study Ukraine for the next week or so.
On Monday May 29th from 10:45 - 11:30 Beddington Heights would like to celebrate Karon Hayes contributions to our school. Come to the school gym to celebrate as students, teachers and parents gather together to say thank you.
As of now, Sports Day is on Monday afternoon. Please make sure that you dress appropriately for the Beach Day theme and that your clothing choices adhere to the school handbook. If students would like to wear sunscreen they need to apply it themselves or before arriving at school.
In math today we continued to work with fractions. We worked on representing fractions as parts of a whole. We were given a fraction and had to create a drawing to match it. It is important to remember that the numerator tells us how many pieces we are looking at and the denominator tells us how many pieces in total we have. We also practiced writing out fractions based on drawings.
This afternoon we started learning about the country of Ukraine. We will be doing our Daily 5 activities based around information on Ukraine. Today we had groups working on: mapping, comparing the land of Ukraine to Peru, using a textbook, flags and symbols of the country and looking at the climate. We will continue to study Ukraine for the next week or so.
On Monday May 29th from 10:45 - 11:30 Beddington Heights would like to celebrate Karon Hayes contributions to our school. Come to the school gym to celebrate as students, teachers and parents gather together to say thank you.
As of now, Sports Day is on Monday afternoon. Please make sure that you dress appropriately for the Beach Day theme and that your clothing choices adhere to the school handbook. If students would like to wear sunscreen they need to apply it themselves or before arriving at school.
Thursday, 25 May 2017
Sports Day Information
Today we continued our animal research. Some students have very unique animals and are finding it difficult to find all the information they need during class time. Ms. Binks is trying to find more websites and even print off information for us to use, however it may be beneficial to research at home or at the public library if you are having troubles.
In math we continued to work on fractions. We learned about fractions as part of a whole. We designed pictures on a hundred square and had to create fractions based on the number of colored squares we used. We will continue to work on fractions into next week.
This afternoon we watched the division 1 dress rehearsal. Some of our favourite performances were Land of the Silver Birch, Spiderman and the dance moves at the end of the concert. Have fun to those of you coming to the concert tonight!
An important letter was sent home today regarding changes in school times for the 2017/2018 school year.
Here is a message from Mr. Sadowsky about Sports Day:
In math we continued to work on fractions. We learned about fractions as part of a whole. We designed pictures on a hundred square and had to create fractions based on the number of colored squares we used. We will continue to work on fractions into next week.
This afternoon we watched the division 1 dress rehearsal. Some of our favourite performances were Land of the Silver Birch, Spiderman and the dance moves at the end of the concert. Have fun to those of you coming to the concert tonight!
An important letter was sent home today regarding changes in school times for the 2017/2018 school year.
Here is a message from Mr. Sadowsky about Sports Day:
Our sports day this year is on Monday May 29th from 12:30-2:30. We will have regular classes leading up to lunch.
Our theme this year is Beach Party! I have chosen activities that fit with the pe curriculum but follow a beach party theme. There will be a few stations that involve water with the intention of a little water fun but not to soak any of the students. All stations are completely voluntary and if you wish your child not to participate in the water activities please let them know to avoid these stations. All stations are run by a teacher with other teachers and EA's floating throughout the stations to provide assistance. We ask that if you wish to dress to the beach theme that you stick with the school dress code as outlined in the Beddington Heights school handbook found on the school homepage.
Hats, sunglasses and water are highly encouraged. Sunscreen is also reccomended but must be administered by the student themselves or by a parent beforehand.
We will finish our sports day with the traditional races followed by freezies provided by our parent council before dismissal.
We do have an alternate date of June 2nd should the weather not cooperate.
Please direct any questions or concerns to Mr. Sadowsky.
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Spring Concert Tonight
Tonight is our spring concert! Doors to the school open at 6pm and the concert starts at 6:30pm. Students can come to Ms. Gaspar's classroom (room 18) when they arrive at the school. Students will need to be picked up by a parent at the end of the concert.
See you tonight!
See you tonight!
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Spring Concert Tomorrow
This morning we finished our final roadblocks for Amazing Race Peru. The winners of the race will be announced later in the week. We will be starting to look at Ukraine this week.
In math today we started talking about fractions. Fractions are the parts of something that has been divided into equal parts. We learned that the top number in a fraction is called the numerator and tells us how many pieces of the whole we are looking at or focusing on. The bottom number is called the denominator and tells us the total amount of pieces we have. We represented fractions today as parts of a set. We drew objects and shaded in different amounts. We then wrote fractions for the shaded and non-shaded parts of the set. We will be continuing to work on fractions in the upcoming week.
In science today we started our animal research. Every student has now chosen an animal that lives in either Peru (or the Amazon), Ukraine, Tunisia and India. We started looking at websites to help us find information on the animal's:
- habitat
- appearance
- diet
- adaptations
- life cycle
- communication
- status (endangered, at risk, safe)
Here are some websites that you can look at to help you:
National Geographic
Animal Fact Guide
Kids Biology
Kids Planet
A notice was sent home today letting parents know that lunch will be eaten by all students at the same time tomorrow and Thursday due to the concert set up in the gym. Weather permitting, all students will eat outside and be out for the entire hour of lunch. Please make sure you are dressed appropriately.
Our Spring Concert is tomorrow! Doors to the school open at 6pm and the concert begins at 6:30pm. Students can come to the classroom, which is where they will stay until parents pick them up after the concert. We ask out of respect to all performers, that parents stay for the duration of the concert.
In math today we started talking about fractions. Fractions are the parts of something that has been divided into equal parts. We learned that the top number in a fraction is called the numerator and tells us how many pieces of the whole we are looking at or focusing on. The bottom number is called the denominator and tells us the total amount of pieces we have. We represented fractions today as parts of a set. We drew objects and shaded in different amounts. We then wrote fractions for the shaded and non-shaded parts of the set. We will be continuing to work on fractions in the upcoming week.
In science today we started our animal research. Every student has now chosen an animal that lives in either Peru (or the Amazon), Ukraine, Tunisia and India. We started looking at websites to help us find information on the animal's:
- habitat
- appearance
- diet
- adaptations
- life cycle
- communication
- status (endangered, at risk, safe)
Here are some websites that you can look at to help you:
National Geographic
Animal Fact Guide
Kids Biology
Kids Planet
A notice was sent home today letting parents know that lunch will be eaten by all students at the same time tomorrow and Thursday due to the concert set up in the gym. Weather permitting, all students will eat outside and be out for the entire hour of lunch. Please make sure you are dressed appropriately.
Our Spring Concert is tomorrow! Doors to the school open at 6pm and the concert begins at 6:30pm. Students can come to the classroom, which is where they will stay until parents pick them up after the concert. We ask out of respect to all performers, that parents stay for the duration of the concert.
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Animal Research
Today in math we started a new topic by completing an activity. We were split into groups of either 2, 3, 4 or 5 people and given a paper circle and paper rectangle. We then were given the task of splitting the shape by folding, drawing or cutting into sections so that each person in the group would have an equal piece. For the groups of 2 and 4 people it wasn't very difficult because they just folded or cut the shape into halves. The people in the group of 3 or 5 had to measure with a ruler and do lots of trial and error to make sure there were equal pieces. Do you have an idea about what topic we will be looking at in math?
In science we watched a Wild Kratts video about rainforest animals. Afterwards, we discussed what would go into planning an episode of the show. We decided that a lot of research into a specific animal would need to take place, as well as proper permits and cameras. We will be starting our own animal research projects about an animal that lives in one of these 4 countries:
1) India
2) Peru
3) Ukraine
4) Tunisia
Students will have an opportunity to choose an animal and research it. Students will then have a choice of creating a poster to present to the class or to create a power suit based on their animal and design an episode of Wild Kratts.
In social today we had our very last roadblock. 2 teams were u-turned and had to complete the roadblock without any chance of moving forward in the race. Tomorrow we will have our final showdown in the race that will be worth 12 points!
Reminders:
- Fun lunch orders due tomorrow
- No school for students on Friday or Monday
In science we watched a Wild Kratts video about rainforest animals. Afterwards, we discussed what would go into planning an episode of the show. We decided that a lot of research into a specific animal would need to take place, as well as proper permits and cameras. We will be starting our own animal research projects about an animal that lives in one of these 4 countries:
1) India
2) Peru
3) Ukraine
4) Tunisia
Students will have an opportunity to choose an animal and research it. Students will then have a choice of creating a poster to present to the class or to create a power suit based on their animal and design an episode of Wild Kratts.
In social today we had our very last roadblock. 2 teams were u-turned and had to complete the roadblock without any chance of moving forward in the race. Tomorrow we will have our final showdown in the race that will be worth 12 points!
Reminders:
- Fun lunch orders due tomorrow
- No school for students on Friday or Monday
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