Welcome to June!

My apologies again for the lack of posts.

We have two weeks of school left, here's what we're up to...

Math- we will be discussing what the equal sign means ("is the same as").

For example, 10 + 5 = 7 + 8. This is called the communicative property. In grade 2 we explore this idea by looking at addition sentences. Students will also work towards filling in the missing addend in similar equations (10 + 5 = 4 + __ ).

Literacy- we are continuing to work on synthesizing. In writing, we are working on persuasive. Most students are finished their letters to Mr. Slack. We had lots of great opinions and letters! Next, the students will write a letter to their parents persuading them to get them a specific pet.

Homework and WWW- the last set of WWW went home today. This is the last week for this, meaning there will be no new words for the last week of school.

Science- we are continuing the unit on Air and Water in the Environment. Following Thursdays quiz, we will talk about melting and evaporating, uses for air and water, and describing air and water.

Mini Water Cycle (Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Conservation (or Collection)

Art- we are currently working on dance.

We're getting close to the end, but there's still lots to do and learn!

Ms. Moga

Measurement, Measurement, Measurement!

Over the past few weeks, our math focus has been on measurement. We learned about length, width, height (using non-standard units, centimeteres and metres), area, and perimeter.

Measuring objects around the classroom with non-standard units

Inquiry: How many centimetres are in 1 metre? 

Measurement with Centimetres- Draw and Measure using a Ruler

Measurement Gardens

 Measurement Bunnies 

Measurement Olympics- measuring using a metre stick 

Exploring Perimeter 

Exploring Area

We've been busy, busy, busy collaborating, discussing, and showing what we know about measurement. We finished off by making area robots today! 

Field Trip to Bonnenfant Centre

My apologies for the delay!! It's that time of year...

On May 20th, our class visited the Bonnenfant Centre. We experienced a lot of great Outdoor Education! Students participated in cooperative games, a nature hike, and orienteering.

Here are some photos I took!

Update from Room C-3

Hello all, we are moving right along. The long weekend is upon us. Here are a few updates and housekeeping.

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Tuesday May 19- Pasta Lunch

Wednesday May 20- YMCA Outdoor Education Field Trip **PLEASE RETURN THE PERMISSION FORM ASAP IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY**

Friday May 22- Pizza Day

Housekeeping- I will be sending some work home. This was work form Term 1, so it was already assessed by Mrs. Campbell. Any other work completed from February until the end of the year will be kept here until the end of June.

Language- We are beginning persuasive writing. We've read some examples already, will work on a shared writing as a class, and then the students will write their own.
In reading, we are working on synthesizing. This can be a difficult concept, but the idea is the students use all the reading strategies they have learned throughout the year in order to better understand a text.

Math- we have moved onto linear measurement. We are working on length, width and height.

Science- we are working on our last unit- Air and Water in the Environment. This should be an exciting unit with some hands on activities, and it includes learning about the water cycle.

Family Life/Religion- we are exploring and discussing living in the world. We are working towards developing an attitude of respect and appreciation for Earth and its gifts.

Drama- we are continuing with Reader's Theatre and are currently practicing a version of the Three Little Pigs

Physical Education- we continue to play cooperative games and will also be working on stability skills.

I hope everyone has a safe and peaceful long weekend,
Ms. Moga

International Food Day

Here are some pictures from our International Food Day on Tuesday. It was a delicious success! Thank you to those parents/grandparents who were able to volunteer or send in food. The students and staff truly enjoyed the meal.

And Manasvi's dance performance

Hello May!

Good evening everyone!
It's hard to believe that May is in full swing. We kicked off Education Week this morning with our Open House. It was great seeing some familiar and new faces.

Tomorrow is International Food Day. Mme. Anne says our class has the most volunteers- so thank you for taking the time to help out!

That means Sub day has been moved to Wednesday.
Mass is on Wednesday. Please join us if you can.

Thursday is the Talent Show.

Last, Friday is Young Authors- 4 students were selected and you should have received your invitation already.

There are only 36 school days left this year! Some of our weeks are full of fun events, and I know it's hard to stay focused on work when the weather is beautiful, but we still have lots of learning to do!

This week:

Math- we are wrapping up 2-digit subtraction with borrowing
Literacy- we are wrapping up Main Idea (our reading focus) and our Narratives (writing)
Science- we are wrapping up Simple Machines and will have a test on Thursday (a yellow "study sheet" was sent home today. Students were told to read it over each night to prepare for the test).
Art- we are continuing with Drama and are beginning a new play. This time, we will be in smaller groups allowing the students more time to speak/demonstrate their acting.

Homework- we still have our weekly WWW. The list of words should last almost until the end of June!


Wishing you a wonderful week,

Ms. Moga

Weekly Update

Hello all, it's hard to believe that May is upon us! There are only 8 weeks of school left, but there is still so much to do!

This week's WWW:

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Next week, May 4- 8 is Catholic Education Week. There are many events taking place that you are welcome to attend. A note with the schedule was sent home today (on blue paper).

Literacy- we are working hard on our personal narratives to show off next week. There will also be some winners of our Young Authors Award (a note will come home if your child is receiving this award).

Math- we have moved onto 2-digit subtraction with borrowing. Today we tried out some games to reinforce this concept.

We will be moving into some new units soon for the month of May. I will update you on this in my next post.

"It's a beautiful day".- Yes it was, so we took our gym class outside! 

Here we are playing some math games to reinforce the concept of subtraction with borrowing

Ms. Moga