Hello families and friends,
This morning we did some Raz-Kids. Please remember, if you are doing Raz-Kids at home to do the quizzes after you read the books. Also, record yourself reading if you can! After that we had dance. We are working on swing dance. Ask your child what they've learned. After dance we had Roots of Empathy. We talked about stepping into other people's shoes. Ask your child what that means. Then we finished our morning at the Learning Commons.
After lunch we did some writing about our feelings. Ask your child what they wrote about. Then we went to the Learning Commons for our last mapping lesson. At the end of the day, we continued our talk about domestic and wild animals.
Tuesday, December 9th, is our Christmas Concert.
Next Thursday evening and Friday morning are Parent Teacher Interviews. Book your times as soon as possible if you have not already.
Have a great afternoon,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
November 26, 2014
Hello families and friends,
This morning we started our day with some reading. Then our buddies came over and we did some buddy reading with them. Then we had gym. We continued doing Drum Fit and our self assessments. Then in math we did some problems. Ask your child about this.
We had Fun Lunch today. Then we went to the Learning Commons to do some more work with the map. We learned about animals that migrate and where they go to. We also learned that Beluga Whales are almost as big as the map! After mapping we did some science. Ask your child what they learned about.
Next week is Parent Teacher Interviews. Registration for times is open. Most of Thursday evening is already booked, but there are still a lot of times available for Friday morning.
Tuesday, December 9th, is our Christmas Concert. Remember to check out Mrs. Jones or Ms. Jackson's blog if you want to practice the songs at home.
What is the difference between a domestic and wild animal? Post your answer in the comments below.
Thank you so much for those that have already indicated a donation or purchase for our sponsored family on our BLOG. Your generosity and care is very much appreciated.
Our 'Families Helping Families' initiative is an amazing opportunity to teach children about the true meaning of the holidays and the idea of giving without the expectation of receiving in return.
The due date for wrapped/labelled gifts is December 5th, 2014. Thank you for helping make this holiday truly special for a family in need!!!
Below is what has been donated/purchased so far:
- scarves for adults
- toiletries for adults
- pants for girl
- sweater for girl
- water bottle for girl
- Uno
- markers
- pencil crayons
- Walmart gift card
- backpack with art supplies in it
- PJs for girl
- sketch book
- glitter glue
- Papa John's gift card
- 2 Magic Tree House books
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
This morning we started our day with some reading. Then our buddies came over and we did some buddy reading with them. Then we had gym. We continued doing Drum Fit and our self assessments. Then in math we did some problems. Ask your child about this.
We had Fun Lunch today. Then we went to the Learning Commons to do some more work with the map. We learned about animals that migrate and where they go to. We also learned that Beluga Whales are almost as big as the map! After mapping we did some science. Ask your child what they learned about.
Next week is Parent Teacher Interviews. Registration for times is open. Most of Thursday evening is already booked, but there are still a lot of times available for Friday morning.
Tuesday, December 9th, is our Christmas Concert. Remember to check out Mrs. Jones or Ms. Jackson's blog if you want to practice the songs at home.
What is the difference between a domestic and wild animal? Post your answer in the comments below.
Thank you so much for those that have already indicated a donation or purchase for our sponsored family on our BLOG. Your generosity and care is very much appreciated.
Our 'Families Helping Families' initiative is an amazing opportunity to teach children about the true meaning of the holidays and the idea of giving without the expectation of receiving in return.
The due date for wrapped/labelled gifts is December 5th, 2014. Thank you for helping make this holiday truly special for a family in need!!!
Below is what has been donated/purchased so far:
- scarves for adults
- toiletries for adults
- pants for girl
- sweater for girl
- water bottle for girl
- Uno
- markers
- pencil crayons
- Walmart gift card
- backpack with art supplies in it
- PJs for girl
- sketch book
- glitter glue
- Papa John's gift card
- 2 Magic Tree House books
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
November 25, 2014
Hello families and friends,
We had a wonderful day at Telus SPARK today. The children learned a lot and really enjoyed the junior architect program. Ask your child about some of the things that they did and what they learned.
A reminder that tomorrow is Fun Lunch.
Thank you to those of you that have already sent in your wrapped gifts for Families Helping Families. I will continue updating on the blog every few days with the things that have been donated so far.
We will be going to the Learning Commons this Thursday. Please help your child to remember their books by having a special place for them or by putting them into their backpack the night before.
Parent Teacher Interviews are just around the corner! Registration for times is open tonight at 7:00 p.m. If there is anything in particular that you would like addressed or if you have any issues or concerns, you can email me at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca>.
Have a great evening,
Mr. Soulliere
We had a wonderful day at Telus SPARK today. The children learned a lot and really enjoyed the junior architect program. Ask your child about some of the things that they did and what they learned.
A reminder that tomorrow is Fun Lunch.
Thank you to those of you that have already sent in your wrapped gifts for Families Helping Families. I will continue updating on the blog every few days with the things that have been donated so far.
We will be going to the Learning Commons this Thursday. Please help your child to remember their books by having a special place for them or by putting them into their backpack the night before.
Parent Teacher Interviews are just around the corner! Registration for times is open tonight at 7:00 p.m. If there is anything in particular that you would like addressed or if you have any issues or concerns, you can email me at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca>.
Have a great evening,
Mr. Soulliere
Monday, 24 November 2014
November 24, 2014
Hello families and friends,
This morning we did some free reading time for 30 minutes. We did some drum fit and a self-assessment. In music we were learning the songs for the concert. The concert will be Tuesday, December 9th, in the evening. Our songs are Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, and the Chipmunk Christmas Song. If you would like to practice these songs or lyrics at home, go to Mrs. Jackson or Mrs. Jones' blog. Then we had word work. Our words of the week are "can", "is", "so", and "not" for grade ones and "they", "but", "had", and "that".
This afternoon we learned about subtraction with Mrs. Sloane's class. Then we did a When I Was Little writing task. Ask your child what they wrote about.
Fun Lunch is this Wednesday, November 26th.
Tomorrow is our field trip to the Science Centre. The bus leaves around 9:00 so please don't be late!
Update: At the end of the day, one of our students took home the wrong pair of boots. Please check your child's winter gear that they have brought home and if they have anything that does not belong to them please send it back with them the next day. A lot of the students have similar looking things, so this is bound to happen once in a while. The boots in question today are black felt.
Post two facts that you know about leaves or plants in the comments section below.
Thank you so much for those that have already indicated a donation or purchase for our sponsored family on our BLOG. Your generosity and care is very much appreciated.
Have a good afternoon,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
This morning we did some free reading time for 30 minutes. We did some drum fit and a self-assessment. In music we were learning the songs for the concert. The concert will be Tuesday, December 9th, in the evening. Our songs are Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, and the Chipmunk Christmas Song. If you would like to practice these songs or lyrics at home, go to Mrs. Jackson or Mrs. Jones' blog. Then we had word work. Our words of the week are "can", "is", "so", and "not" for grade ones and "they", "but", "had", and "that".
This afternoon we learned about subtraction with Mrs. Sloane's class. Then we did a When I Was Little writing task. Ask your child what they wrote about.
Fun Lunch is this Wednesday, November 26th.
Tomorrow is our field trip to the Science Centre. The bus leaves around 9:00 so please don't be late!
Update: At the end of the day, one of our students took home the wrong pair of boots. Please check your child's winter gear that they have brought home and if they have anything that does not belong to them please send it back with them the next day. A lot of the students have similar looking things, so this is bound to happen once in a while. The boots in question today are black felt.
Post two facts that you know about leaves or plants in the comments section below.
Thank you so much for those that have already indicated a donation or purchase for our sponsored family on our BLOG. Your generosity and care is very much appreciated.
Our 'Families Helping Families' initiative is an amazing opportunity to teach children about the true meaning of the holidays and the idea of giving without the expectation of receiving in return.
The due date for wrapped/labelled gifts is December 5th, 2014. Thank you for helping make this holiday truly special for a family in need!!!
Below is what has been donated/purchased so far:
- scarves for adults
- toiletries for adults
- pants for girl
- sweater for girl
- water bottle for girl
- Uno
- markers
- pencil crayons
- Walmart gift card
- backpack with art supplies in it
Have a good afternoon,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
November 19, 2014
Hello families and friends,
This morning we started our day with some reading. We did read to self or read to someone for 20 minutes, and then switched to a different kind of reading for another 20 minutes. Then we did some gym. In gym we continued doing some drum fit. Ask your child what they did. Then we did writing. We had four pictures and got to choose one to write about. Ask your child what they did their writing on. In math we did the Mr. Soulliere's Toy Factory problem. Ask your child about it.
This afternoon we continued working on the math from the morning. Then we worked on Raz-Kids and we had some time to finish up our writing from this morning and the About Me sheet that we started yesterday. Then at the end of the day, we did some science. Ask your child what they did.
Please remember to bring back the field trip forms tomorrow. Our field trip is next Tuesday, November 25th.
Next Wednesday, November 26th, is Fun Lunch.
This Friday there is no school for students.
This Thursday evening is Family Math and Literacy night.
Tell me one thing that you are excited about for the winter.
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
This morning we started our day with some reading. We did read to self or read to someone for 20 minutes, and then switched to a different kind of reading for another 20 minutes. Then we did some gym. In gym we continued doing some drum fit. Ask your child what they did. Then we did writing. We had four pictures and got to choose one to write about. Ask your child what they did their writing on. In math we did the Mr. Soulliere's Toy Factory problem. Ask your child about it.
This afternoon we continued working on the math from the morning. Then we worked on Raz-Kids and we had some time to finish up our writing from this morning and the About Me sheet that we started yesterday. Then at the end of the day, we did some science. Ask your child what they did.
Please remember to bring back the field trip forms tomorrow. Our field trip is next Tuesday, November 25th.
Next Wednesday, November 26th, is Fun Lunch.
This Friday there is no school for students.
This Thursday evening is Family Math and Literacy night.
Tell me one thing that you are excited about for the winter.
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
Monday, 17 November 2014
Families Helping Families
Hello families and friends,
If you are interested in helping, please let us know on this blog post (titled ‘FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES’). State what item you are willing to contribute or donate based off of the needs the family has indicated so that all other families in our class can see what has been contributed and what still is in need.
Please remember that our families would love to not have to worry about the purchase of food items and more than one gift card to their chosen grocery store would be welcomed! We welcome donations of gently used items for our families as well.
All gifts/donations will need to be wrapped and labeled to whom they are intended for. Wrapped contributions will be due by: Friday December 5th, 2014
Comments when families were notified that they were chosen for this initiative:
"You have no idea what this means to us."
If you are interested in helping, please let us know on this blog post (titled ‘FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES’). State what item you are willing to contribute or donate based off of the needs the family has indicated so that all other families in our class can see what has been contributed and what still is in need.
Please remember that our families would love to not have to worry about the purchase of food items and more than one gift card to their chosen grocery store would be welcomed! We welcome donations of gently used items for our families as well.
All gifts/donations will need to be wrapped and labeled to whom they are intended for. Wrapped contributions will be due by: Friday December 5th, 2014
"You have no idea what this means to us."
"This is truly amazing."
"This could not have happened at a better time."
“Thank you for everything and for helping my family out. I’m grateful for the help complete strangers are willing to give us. It’s amazing!”
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, all staff at Cranston school would like to thank families in advance for their thoughts and contributions! Thank you for making a families Christmas a little brighter!!
“Thank you for everything and for helping my family out. I’m grateful for the help complete strangers are willing to give us. It’s amazing!”
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, all staff at Cranston school would like to thank families in advance for their thoughts and contributions! Thank you for making a families Christmas a little brighter!!
November 17, 2014
Hello families and friends,
This morning we did some Read to Someone and Read to Self for 15 minutes each. Then we had gym. We did some Drum Fit but we worked on some things like tapping the stand and to the side and on top with the drum sticks. Then we went to music and we were learning the names of the reindeer. They are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph. Then we did some word work. Our words of the week are "up", "are", "at" and "we" for grade ones and "her", "him", "them", and "with" for grade twos.
This afternoon we did some writing about our weekends. Then we learned how to make finger spaces and continued practicing our sticky letters. Then we finished up our writing and had an opportunity to share it. At the end of the day we did some science. Ask your child what they learned about.
Next Wednesday, November 26th, is Fun Lunch.
Next Tuesday, November 25th, is our Science Centre field trip. Please return your child's permission forms as soon as possible.
Write a sentence in the comments that uses as many of the 8 words of the week as you can.
Have a great afternoon,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
This morning we did some Read to Someone and Read to Self for 15 minutes each. Then we had gym. We did some Drum Fit but we worked on some things like tapping the stand and to the side and on top with the drum sticks. Then we went to music and we were learning the names of the reindeer. They are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph. Then we did some word work. Our words of the week are "up", "are", "at" and "we" for grade ones and "her", "him", "them", and "with" for grade twos.
This afternoon we did some writing about our weekends. Then we learned how to make finger spaces and continued practicing our sticky letters. Then we finished up our writing and had an opportunity to share it. At the end of the day we did some science. Ask your child what they learned about.
Next Wednesday, November 26th, is Fun Lunch.
Next Tuesday, November 25th, is our Science Centre field trip. Please return your child's permission forms as soon as possible.
Write a sentence in the comments that uses as many of the 8 words of the week as you can.
Have a great afternoon,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
Thursday, 13 November 2014
November 13, 2014
Hello families and friends,
This morning we did some Read to Self and Read to Someone for 15 minutes each. Then we had dance with Ms. Janelle. We worked on swing dancing. Then we had Roots of Empathy with Mrs. Fernandez. We learned not to shake babies. Then we had some free writing time. Ask your child what they wrote about.
In the afternoon we worked on "Triple Scoop Words". These are juicy words that are more descriptive. After word work we did increasing and decreasing number patterns in math. At the end of the day we did some science. Ask your child about this.
Adults: What temperature does Lola (a leopard gecko) like her tank to be? Post your answer in the comments below.
Permission forms for the Science Centre field trip need to be returned as soon as possible. We are still short a couple volunteers. If you are able to come please email Mr. Soulliere at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca>.
Have a good evening,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
This morning we did some Read to Self and Read to Someone for 15 minutes each. Then we had dance with Ms. Janelle. We worked on swing dancing. Then we had Roots of Empathy with Mrs. Fernandez. We learned not to shake babies. Then we had some free writing time. Ask your child what they wrote about.
In the afternoon we worked on "Triple Scoop Words". These are juicy words that are more descriptive. After word work we did increasing and decreasing number patterns in math. At the end of the day we did some science. Ask your child about this.
Adults: What temperature does Lola (a leopard gecko) like her tank to be? Post your answer in the comments below.
Permission forms for the Science Centre field trip need to be returned as soon as possible. We are still short a couple volunteers. If you are able to come please email Mr. Soulliere at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca>.
Have a good evening,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
November 12, 2014
Hello families and friends,
This morning we started with some Read to Self and Read to Someone. In gym we did some exercises with drum sticks and the exercise balls. Ask your child about this. Then we went to the Learning Commons and Ms. Michele, from the Calgary Zoo, talked with us about animals and plants. After that we went outside and we looked for alive things and things that animals need to survive winter.
This afternoon we did the words of the week. For grade ones these are "one", "for", "said" and "was". For grade twos these are "friend", "out", "she" and "his". Ask your child what they did for this. After this we did some writing about our weekends. Then we finished the day with some science. Ask your child what we talked about.
Lola has joined our classroom!
In two weeks we will be going on our field trip to the Science Centre. We are still looking for some volunteers to help out with this. If you would be able to come for the day on Tuesday, November 25th, please email Mr. Soulliere at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca>. That Wednesday, the 26th, is also Fun Lunch.
What kind of food do Lola's crickets eat? Post your answer in the comments below.
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
This morning we started with some Read to Self and Read to Someone. In gym we did some exercises with drum sticks and the exercise balls. Ask your child about this. Then we went to the Learning Commons and Ms. Michele, from the Calgary Zoo, talked with us about animals and plants. After that we went outside and we looked for alive things and things that animals need to survive winter.
This afternoon we did the words of the week. For grade ones these are "one", "for", "said" and "was". For grade twos these are "friend", "out", "she" and "his". Ask your child what they did for this. After this we did some writing about our weekends. Then we finished the day with some science. Ask your child what we talked about.
Lola has joined our classroom!
In two weeks we will be going on our field trip to the Science Centre. We are still looking for some volunteers to help out with this. If you would be able to come for the day on Tuesday, November 25th, please email Mr. Soulliere at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca>. That Wednesday, the 26th, is also Fun Lunch.
What kind of food do Lola's crickets eat? Post your answer in the comments below.
Have a wonderful Wednesday,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
Thursday, 6 November 2014
November 6, 2014
Hello families and friends,
This morning we practiced our Buddy Reading. We were able to go for 5 minutes. Then we watched a video that Mr. Soulliere made of our reading and talked about what good buddy reading looks like. In dance we had a new teacher. Her name is Ms. Janelle, and she will be with us for the next 3 months. Then a guest reader came to read the story Amelia Badelia to us. We also did some free writing.
In math we continued working on our doubles and did some calendar math. We also listened to a song. In science we made a How To Get Your Winter Clothes On instruction sheet. At the end of the day we had another guest reader. Ask your child about this.
Next week, Lola will be joining us in room 74. We will be adding a new job to our jobs each week for the students to have an opportunity to take care of Lola.
Next week is a short week. Students have Monday and Tuesday off. On Wednesday, permission forms for our first field trip will be going home. We will be going to Telus Spark Science Centre on Wednesday, November 25th. We will be looking for some parent volunteers to help out with this. If you are available that day please email Mr. Soulliere at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca>.
What kind of lizard is Lola, or what does she eat? Post your answer in the comments below.
Have a great night with your grade 1 or 2 child,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
This morning we practiced our Buddy Reading. We were able to go for 5 minutes. Then we watched a video that Mr. Soulliere made of our reading and talked about what good buddy reading looks like. In dance we had a new teacher. Her name is Ms. Janelle, and she will be with us for the next 3 months. Then a guest reader came to read the story Amelia Badelia to us. We also did some free writing.
In math we continued working on our doubles and did some calendar math. We also listened to a song. In science we made a How To Get Your Winter Clothes On instruction sheet. At the end of the day we had another guest reader. Ask your child about this.
Next week, Lola will be joining us in room 74. We will be adding a new job to our jobs each week for the students to have an opportunity to take care of Lola.
Next week is a short week. Students have Monday and Tuesday off. On Wednesday, permission forms for our first field trip will be going home. We will be going to Telus Spark Science Centre on Wednesday, November 25th. We will be looking for some parent volunteers to help out with this. If you are available that day please email Mr. Soulliere at <gasoulliere@cbe.ab.ca>.
What kind of lizard is Lola, or what does she eat? Post your answer in the comments below.
Have a great night with your grade 1 or 2 child,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
Monday, 3 November 2014
November 3, 2014
Hello families and friends,
This morning we had an assembly about Readathon. We learned about different types of books and why people like them. We also learned about the different events that are going to be happening this week. Tomorrow is pajama day and book clubs. Wednesday is dress up as your favourite book character and DEAR day. Thursday is celebrity guest reader day. Friday is the Remembrance Day assembly and buddy reading day. In gym we played snowman dodge ball. Ask your child about this. In music we sang Pray for Peace. We finished the morning with some writing.
In the afternoon we did some reading. Then we did a printing activity. Ask your child about this. Then at the end of the day we learned about the other thing that animals do to get ready for the winter.
What do animals do to get ready to hibernate and what happens when they hibernate? Post your answer in the comments below.
Going home today are some sheets for Readathon week. Check in our backpacks for these. Also please remember to bring your communication folders back as soon as possible so that the Raz-Kids login cards can be taped into them.
EDIT: Tomorrow we will be going to the Learning Commons. Please help your child to remember their book by placing it into the backpack before bed tonight.
Have a good day,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
This morning we had an assembly about Readathon. We learned about different types of books and why people like them. We also learned about the different events that are going to be happening this week. Tomorrow is pajama day and book clubs. Wednesday is dress up as your favourite book character and DEAR day. Thursday is celebrity guest reader day. Friday is the Remembrance Day assembly and buddy reading day. In gym we played snowman dodge ball. Ask your child about this. In music we sang Pray for Peace. We finished the morning with some writing.
In the afternoon we did some reading. Then we did a printing activity. Ask your child about this. Then at the end of the day we learned about the other thing that animals do to get ready for the winter.
What do animals do to get ready to hibernate and what happens when they hibernate? Post your answer in the comments below.
Going home today are some sheets for Readathon week. Check in our backpacks for these. Also please remember to bring your communication folders back as soon as possible so that the Raz-Kids login cards can be taped into them.
EDIT: Tomorrow we will be going to the Learning Commons. Please help your child to remember their book by placing it into the backpack before bed tonight.
Have a good day,
Room 74 and Mr. Soulliere
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