May 9

Good afternoon,

As you know, students have been exploring with non-standard measurement. Today they were able to measure with a ruler! It was exciting to hear them use language like "about" and "estimate" when measuring. Students got creative when measuring something that was longer than a standard classroom ruler. Ask your son or daughter how long this yellow ruler is, and where the edge of the ruler should be placed when measuring an object.

Even though only a couple students are participating in the Spelling Bee, we decided to try an "eyes closed (so they are not peeking at the word wall) sight word spelling". We did okay at this first try at spelling words without paper and pencil.

In the afternoon students generated questions they wanted to ask the Calgary Firefighters, after watching a short video starring Flint the dog. We then met with a few other classes in the gym where Firefighter Aziz presented fire safety information, and he even read a book to us! The Calgary Firefighters have provided each student with a fire safety booklet, which your son or daughter has taken home to work on. Do you have a fire escape plan at home? Oh! We found out star of the fire safety video, Flint the dog, lives with Firefighter Aziz! Here is a link to the video:

https://youtu.be/QbE3tCBzeY0

Notices

* Fun Lunch on May 29th; all students are welcome to stay for lunch this day
* Your son or daughter should have taken home forms for Mathletics and RazKids. If you require this information, including passwords, please email me at nmcokar@cbe.ab.ca
* Teacher's Pet project. This form and payment is to be returned ASAP, at the latest by Wednesday
* May Calendar which has many of the important dates I have listed below

Important Dates:

May 10: Teacher's Pet forms and payment due
May 11: Parent Council Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00
May 12: Grade 1 Spelling Bee in gym during lunch hour
May 12: Teacher's Pet project (see notice sent home). 3-5 volunteers required!
May 16: Pillars of Care assembly at 1:00
May 18: Fun Lunch orders due
May 19: No school for students
May 21: Victoria Day - No school
May 24: Spring Concert (KG, Gr 4-6) - doors open at 6:00; concert begins at 6:30
May 25: Spring Concert (Gr 1-3) - doors open at 6:00; concert begins at 6:30
May 29: Sports Day

Thank you and have a great evening.

Ms. Cokar