March 2-6

We started the week with a very exciting writing prompt! Students had to read the text to find clues about what happened to Miss Warkentin over the weekend and then write a paragraph to support their guess.






Literacy/Social:

Students continued working on their ancient civilization research projects.


Students also explored ancient Greek root words that are still used today!



Math:

Students started working on word problems for multiplication and division. What better way to practice than by helping Miss Warkentin plan her wedding! 




Students also practiced multiplication and division through math games. 






Science:

Students started learning vocabulary words associated with matter! 


Restart:

Students learned about decision making! Ask your child what they were willing to risk for two bendy pencils!




Art:

Students started an art project inspired by Brazilian artist, Romero Britto!




Important Info:

March 6 – Last day for Purdys Chocolatier Fundraiser orders

March 5-12 – School-Wide Story Telling / Medicine Wheel Residency

March 12 – SPIRIT DAY: 100th Day of School – Students can dress like they are 100 or dress like their future selves.

March 13 – Kinder Only – Daytime Student Involved Conferences (REGULAR CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-5)

March 17 – SPIRIT DAY: Wear Green for St. Patrick’s Day

March 19 – Edo Fun Lunch Day / Mr. Pretzel Treat Day (order through healthyhunger.ca)

March 19 – Evening Student Involved Conferences

March 20 – Daytime Student Involved Conferences

March 19 & 20 – Purdys orders can be picked up at the Evening Student Involved Conferences on Thursday or the Daytime Student Involved Conferences on Friday

March 23 – 27 – SPRING BREAK – No school

March 30 – First day of classes after Spring Break

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