September 15-19

Literacy:

This week we focused on writing and editing paragraphs.

Key take aways for writing are: include an opening and closing sentence, identify the most important information to write about, and use detail words to make sentences interesting.

Key take aways for editing are: checking for appropriate capital letters and punctuation.

Numeracy:

Students continued learning about place value. This week we focused on writing numbers in standard form, expanded form (2 ways), and writing it in words.

Science:

Students continued learning about earth systems this week! Our 2 main focuses this week were:

1. Key characteristics of climate, include

• temperature
• precipitation
• humidity
• wind

2. Climate zones are defined areas with distinct climates and include

• tropical
• dry
• temperate
• polar
• continental

This week we started tracking the weather of cities in various climate zones. 

Art:

Students continued working on their "I AM" art.

Current Events/Health:

On Thursday, all grade 5 and grade 2 students participated in the Terry Fox run!

After running, students reflected on their experience by drawing pictures and writing words they associate with Terry Fox and his legacy. Some meaningful words include: brave, courageous, and inspiration.

Friday, we went outside and practiced doing sit spots. We reflected on our surroundings and practiced writing detailed sentences of what we see, hear, feel, and smell. 

Important information:

September 30th is a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation meant to commemorate the history and legacy of Residential Schools in Canada. On Friday, September 26th, students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt or something else with orange to recognize Orange Shirt Day and the National Truth and Reconciliation Day. 

Students will be engaging in learning next week to honor this important day. Through read alouds and activities, students will focus on understanding what they each need to feel safe and cared for at school and to consider this question: “What action can each member of our school community do to make sure every student feels safe and cared for at school, everyday?” This week is an opportunity for Northern Lights students and staff to come together in the spirit of reconciliation to show their support of a safe, respectful and caring school community.  

Make sure you read our blog posts next week to learn more about the activities and learning students are doing in our classroom.