Friday Sept. 27th

Dear Parents, 
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Terry Fox Run today!  Gratitude to all who made donations for such an important cause: a cure for cancer!  Our classroom raised


FYI
-Orange Shirt Day on Monday!  Wear as much orange as you can (socks, hats, shirts, pants, anything!)
-It is suppose to snow this weekend and on Monday- please remember boots, warm jackets, hats, gloves etc.

Our Learning: 

"I learned about the Terry Fox Run! I liked running."-Charlotte
"I liked running for Terry!"-Amara
"I liked learning about Terry and what he did for us."-Beckett
"I didn't like the weather because I got soaked but it was for a good cause."-Leina
"I liked running around the field and also I ran so many times."-James


For Discussion: 
What is Orange Shirt Day?  If you have any books, resources, or websites you would like to recommend- bring them in Monday!


Upcoming events in October: 
Oct. 9 -Fun Lunch (Jugo Juice & Kernals) 
Oct.9- School Council Meeting 
Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving Assembly 
Oct. 11- No school 
Oct.14- No School (Thanksgiving) 
Oct. 17- Family Literacy Night 
Oct. 21- Panago Fun Lunch
Oct. 21 - Federal Election
Oct. 25- Halloween Dance

Thursday September 26th, 2019

Dear Parents, 

Terry Fox Muffin Breakfast & Run is tomorrow. Please dress for the weather. 
Last day to bring in your Terry Fox Pledge forms and twoonies for Terry! 

FYI
-Muffin Breakfast 8:45am
-If you ordered a muffin breakfast through Healthy Hunger, you will get a muffin tomorrow.  If you missed the deadline to order, you can still purchase a scone & juice/coffee for $3 


Our Learning:

"I liked magnet stations today.  I learned that magnets can pick up metal."-Kolby
"I liked doing Indiana Jones in gym."Beckett
"I learned 
"I did not like the weather today!"-Charlotte
"I liked everyone sining Happy Birthday to me today."-Leina (Happy Birthday to Leina! And we sang to Alex who had his last weekend!)
"I learned when you put a magnet with another magnet it can push away."-Hope
"I learned when you put a north with north it doesn't connect. When you put south with south it doesn't connect. But if you put north with south it will."-Malik
"I know another word for push apart- it interacts by attracting."-Debbie

For Discussion:
What has been the most surprising discovery you have made with the magnet stations?

Wednesday September 25th, 2019

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all students who have brought in their pledge sheets and $2 (twoonies) for Terry!  We are excited for Friday.


FYI
Terry Fox Muffin Breakfast & Run Friday
Collecting pledges and donations for Terry Fox
Please return all forms asap :)

Our Leaning:
"I learned that when you put a magnet on iron filings it makes it look furry."-Wyatt
"I liked reading books today."-Amara
"I learned that some things are magnetic and some are not."-Leina
"I learned North and North push each other apart, and so does South +South."-Maha
"I learned that magnets can stick to other magnets."-Charlotte
"I learned that some things can look like metal but they actually are not!"-Debbie
"When I put a magnets under the iron filings it looks like fur a bit."-Beckett
"I learned that there is a new kind of xylophone in music class! It has silver bars."-Hope
"I loved doing the Terry Fox run [practice] and he had cancer. Also, he made people have hope."-James
"I learned about the magnetics, some are magnetic, some are not.I learned when you do your best, you can have some bonus time!"-Malik
"I also liked playing at the park!"-Malik

For Conversation:
Explain to your parents how you can tell if a number is even or odd.

Tuesday September 24, 2019

Dear Parents,

A reminder to talk to your parents about Terry Fox! Bring in a pledge form or a twoonie!

FYI
Fun Lunch tomorrow
Terry Fox Friday

Our Learning:
"I learned that when you scrape a scissor on a magnet it sticks to metal."-Leina
"I had fun in the playground."-Jacob
"I learn about magnetics can work on metal stuff."-Malik, "When you be rude to big adult you can get in trouble."-Malik
"I learned somethings are not magnetic and some things are."-Ibraheem
"If you talk very loud, the shhh shh h makes it louder! Just do the quiet signal!"-Joey
"I learned that you can use a magnet and a magnet marble to drag the magnet."-Gabrielle
"I learned that if you treat your group good then your group will treat you how you want to be treated."-Wyatt
"I liked writing about Terry Fox."-Amara
"I learned that magnets under paper can attract."-Hope
"I liked doing gym the new games called Indiana Jones."-Beckett
"I loved everything especially gym."-Debbie


For Discussion:
What are some strategies I can use to be a good group member? For example: In Magnet Stations, what could you do to help your group ?

Monday September 23rd, 2019

Dear Parents,

A reminder that our class is collecting money for the Terry Fox Run (happening Friday).  You can bring in your pledge sheets, twoonies for Terry all this week!

FYI
Wear Fall colors tomorrow!! (yellow, red, orange, brown)
Fun Lunch (Healthy Hunger) on Wednesday
Terry Fox Run & Muffin Breakfast is on Friday (we think it is on rain or shine)


Our Learning:


"I learned that cancer is one of the baddest, worst diseases!"-Hope
"I learned about Terry Fox, that he had cancer in his leg."-Charlotte
"In gym today, I learned that if you run too fast for too long you can get a stitch in your side!  Remember to pace yourself."-Beckett
"I learned that if you raise money and give it to the school [for the Terry Fox Run] you can help people that have cancer."-Debbie
"I learned that if we raise money we can help sick kids."-Malik
"I learned that Terry Fox never gave up!"-Leina
"I learned that one of the cancers that kids can get is leukemia."-Wyatt
"I learned about deep breathing."-Amara
"I learned about the Terry Fox, that he never gave up and he had cancer and a tumor."-James


For Discussion:

What ways can we show compassion?

Thursday September 19th, 2019

Dear Parents,

A reminder that there is no school tomorrow. 
Picture Day is Monday!


FYI 
-Terry Fox pledge forms coming home
-Student demographic forms (purple) coming home. Please review and update & send back to school on Monday.

Our Learning 

"I learned that if you take a pair of scissors and stroked it against a magnet it would then stick to paperclips. It could pick up to 6 paperclips."-Maha
"I learned that you put North and North poles together they push away and when you do North and South they pull."-Gabriella
"When you hold a magnetic marble in the air, it can move the other marble on the ground."-Beckett
"I learned if you put a magnet under a sheet a paper, and something magnetic over top it will move around when you move the magnet. "-Wyatt
"I learned how to do some math puzzles."-Amara
"I learned that when you put paper clips on a magnetic marble they stick together."-Charlotte
"When you have a magnetic object it wiggles around with your magnet."-Leina
"I learned that if you put South and South together or North and North they push away.  If you put south and north, or north and south, they pull together. "-Hope
"I learned about North and South Poles."-James


For Conversation: 
Talk about what you discovered with your magnet station with your parents!

Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 2019

Dear Parents, 
A reminder that this Friday is a PD day and there is no school. 

FYI
-check out Hawkwood School's website or prior blogs for upcoming events.


Our Learning: 

"I learned about magnets, they stick together!"-Ibraheem
"I got to do magnet stations."-Amara
"I learned when you put magnets things, the 
"I learned about the magnet centers."-Kolby
"I learned if the magnet sticks on to something magnetic it can keep sticking to other things."-Alex 
"I learned that magnets can be dangerous."-Wyatt
"I learned that magnets can cause injury"-Jaxon
"I loved doing the Terry Fox run in gym."-Debbie
"I learned about the Terry Fox run."-James
"I liked practicing for the Terry Fox run."-Hope
"I liked doing the Terry Fox run."-Charlotte 

Questions for Discussion:
What do you wonder about magnets?

Tuesday September 17th, 2019

Dear Parents,  We started training for our Terry Fox run today!  Over the next few weeks we will be doing a lot of running outdoors, weather permitting.  Bring your runners! FYI Picture Day Monday Sept. 23 (see blurb at bottom) Jugo Juice & Kernels Fun Lunch Sept. 25 Terry Fox Run & Muffin Breakfast Sept. 27 Orange Shirt Day Sept 30 Our Learning:  "I liked learning about using magnets safely."-Amara  "I liked learning about dangers of magnets and also it was too long. "-James "I liked gym outside practicing for the Terry Fox run."-Ibraheem "I learned that if you put a magnet in your mouth then they could tear through your stomach."-Maha  "I liked playing with Leina, my popsicle friend."-Charlotte "I am looking forward to my mom's birthday.  I liked doing math today."-Leina "I liked science.  I liked learning about our magnets.I wonder if you should keep magnets away from water?"-Hope  For Discussion:  We learned about safety while working with magnets today. What are two important things to remember when working with magnets? What are the symptoms of magnets that have been ingested? What do you if someone accidentally swallows a magnet? What do YOU do if you accidentally swallowed a magnet?  There were lots of questions about what to do if an emergency happens and no adult is around & how to use the emergency function on cellular phones.   Talk about your safety plan at home!   Questions to consider: -if your child is ever home alone, do they have access to a phone?  -does your child know how to access the emergency 911 function on cellular phones? -do you have a few 'safe neighbors' they could go to in case of an emergency? Important Notice:  Smile! It's Picture Day at Hawkwood School Hello Parents/Guardians, Picture Day is coming on Monday, September 23 to Hawkwood School. After Picture Day, order your pictures on mylifetouch.ca using your Portrait ID and Access Code which can be found on your Picture Day order form. We generally start with the Kindergarten students and work our way to the Grade 6s modifying the schedule as necessary for Gym and Music.  With such a large school population, we cannot accommodate special requests to reschedule an entire class, but if your child will be late or need to leave early for a Medical Appointment, we can slot him/her in individually during the course of the day (between 9:30am and 2:00pm). As an added note, Retakes will take place on November 5, 2019. Say Cheese!

Monday September 16th, 2019

Dear Parents 
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! This weekend I sent out an email to ask parents to join up with the Remind APP - which is only used for very important information (i.e. field trips, performances, conferences, etc.).  Check your email to join.



FYI
-Sign Up for Remind App if you would like reminders for super important events & dates
-Raz Kids - we will be using Raz Kids exclusively for Home Reading. https://www.raz-kids.com.   Check your email for more info.
-Pink form - Welcome Muffin Breakfast Friday Sept. 27th @8:15-9:00am
-Blue form- Fun Lunch year info
-Purple Form- Student Demographic Verification form.


Our Learning: 
"I liked music."-Debbie
"I loved everything especially music."-Maha
"I am looking forward to tomorrow!"-Leina
"I loved playing on the playground."-Amara
"I loved playing games outside."-Charlotte

For Discussion:

We played collaborative games today - popsicle friend races & the paperclip challenge.
1. What was the tricky part about the race with the popsicle friend?  How did you overcome the challenge?
2. Competition can be a good thing - but its important to have good sportsmanship!  How is working well with your team and being a positive supporter a great way to succeed in a challenge?

Friday September 13th, 2019

Dear Parents,

It was great to see parents last night! Thanks for coming out!

FYI
Walking forms coming home


"I liked doing the math problem."-Amara
"I liked doing gym and playing soccer."-Jaxon
"I love recess."-Wyatt
"I liked playing tag at recess."-Jacob
"I am tired!"-Beckett
"I liked the assembly."-Aahana
"I liked playing with Debbie at the park."-Charlotte
"I liked choice day in gym."-Hope
"I liked doing our attendance and math and gym."-James
"Weeeeeeeee!"-Emmett


For Discussion:
Tell your parents about the assembly and what you heard!!!

Thursday September 12, 2019

Dear Parents,


Reminder tonight is welcome back BBQ at 5:30 and then Meet the Teacher at 6:30.  I look forward to seeing you!

FYI
BBQ at 5:30
Meet the teacher 6:30
Short day Friday
Please return information packages by Friday


Our Learning:

"I loved playing games in gym today."-Debbie
"I learned about our writing and I loved playing in gym."-James
"I learned that the buffalo birds put their eggs in different bird nests"-Amara
"I liked coloring the Alberta flag."-Ibraheem
"I learned about the Great Horned Owl, Alberta's official bird."-Charlotte
"I learned that Alberta's official flower is the Wild Rose."-Emmett


For conversation:
What is Alberta's provincial flower? Bird?
What colors are on the Alberta flag?

Wednesday September 11th, 2019

Dear Parents,


FYI
A reminder that tomorrow is meet the teacher, see you there!
Please bring back all information forms this week.

Our Learning:
"I loved doing our writing about flushing my sisters head down the toilet.
!"--Sydney
"Something I did today was gym."-Wyatt, 
"Learning how to be mindful was great!"-Aahana
"I liked knowing the pylons down in gym!"-Beckett
"I loved doing everything!"-Maha
"I loved loved loved going outside."-Debbie
"Im happy that I got to do centers."-Leina
"I loved playing with the kinetic sand."-Charlotte
"In the morning, I liked sharing how we felt."-Amara
"Writing our stories was nice."-Emmett
"I was excited for math!"-Hope
"I really liked literacy."-Gabriella 
"I played with Aengus with a ball outside.  He was my popsicle friend."-Ibraheem
"My favorite things was doing the math minute."-Joey
"I played soccer outside at recess and I loved it!"-Jaxon

Tuesday September 10th

Dear Parents, 
Looks like a rainy week! Thanks for remembering to send your child in their rain gear :) 
A friendly reminder that students need a healthy, nutritious snack as well as lunch, and a water bottle labelled with your child's name.

FYI 
ADSaver Fundraiser booklets coming home 

Our Learning 
"I liked doing centers."-Amara
"I liked going to Library and getting books."-Maha 
"I liked going to Music and doing high and low."-Ibraheem
"I liked playing outside in the rain."-Aahana 
"I liked going to Music and playing games, and singing."-Leina
"I liked having our free time."-Beckett
"I liked Music and Library."-Hope
"I liked playing the centers."-Charlotte 
"I liked Music."-Yusuf
"I loved everything!"-Debbie
"I liked doing Math."-Emmett
"I liked recess."-Kolby
"I liked going to the Music and playing the high and low."-James
"I liked cleaning up and playing High and Low."-Jaxon

For Discussion: 
Read Enemy Pie by Derek Munson or I'm Dead at Recess by Neil Crone (check out online readings on youtube) and talk about the BIGGEST problem you've ever faced!  How did you handle it? What was the outcome?

Monday September 9th, 2019

Dear Parents, 

A reminder that this Thursday is Meet the Teacher!
Please dress for the weather! This week is suppose to be rainy.

Our Learning 
"I liked doing the math minute"-Amara
"I liked coloring and cutting out the Canada flag."-Maha
"I liked doing our Canada flag work."-Leina
"I liked gym."-Yusuf
"I didn't like the rain."-Charlotte
"I liked playing outside."-Aahana
"I liked cleaning up."-Gabriella
"I didn't like the recess because it was raining!"-Aengus
"I liked doing our Canada flag."-James
"I liked sharing our feeling at beginning of class."-Beckett
"I liked doing the Canada Flag."-Ibraheem
"I wished it was a blue day!"-Debbie

For Discussion:
Tell your parents about some of the Canadian symbols we learned about!

Friday September 6

Dear Parents,

We had a great week in Grade 2, making new friends and catching up with familiar faces!  Thank you for your patience while our technology for blogger gets up and running!

FYI
Hawkwood school information packages went home today.
Reminder that Meet the Teacher is next Thursday Sept. 12 @ 5:30


Our learning:
"I liked playing outside."-Charlotte
"I liked doing our friendship work."-Leina
"I liked doing the assembly."-Jaxon
"I liked reading Beckettes story."-Amara
"I liked our friendship writing."-Maha

For Discussion:
Next week we will be setting some goals for reading, writing, and math.  Where am I at? What do I need to work on? What is a goal I have for each by December?

Thursday September 5th, 2019

Dear Parents,

A reminder tomorrow is a short day! 


"I loved gym."-Wyatt
"I liked playing tag outside with everybody."-Beckett
"I liked helping people when playing."-Leina
"I liked doing our bowling math test."-Amara
"Im tired!"-Sydney
"I liked playing all the tag games."-Charlotte
"I liked playing on the playground."-Debbie
"I liked mandala coloring."-Hope
"I liked playing flip, flop, tunnel tag."-Gabriella
"I liked doing our friendship writing."-James
"I liked mandala coloring, and gym."-Yusuf
"Gym was nice."-Emmett
"I liked playing outside in the park."-Kolby


For Discussion:
When is the most important thing when playing games with friends?  If you have an awesome friendship book you would like to share, bring it in tomorrow!  

Examples:
Be safe -Debbie
Don't let anybody punch you. -James
Don't bully other people.- Leina
Play fairly -Hope
Be kind -Sydney
Don't run away from friend, stay together. -Charlotte
Include others -Gabriella 
Don't run away from other people when people are your friends -James

Wednesday September 4th, 2019

Dear Parents, 

Welcome new and returning students to Grade 2!  This year I am going to use Remind APP, where I am able to send a mass text to all parents who opt in, short & important reminders such as Field Trips, School Events, etc. I will be emailing all parents to provide 'how to' if you are interested. 

Upcoming: 

Sept. 12 Meet the Teacher (more info to follow)

Sept 20 No school

Sept 23 Pictures

Sept 27 Terry Fox Run

FYI: 

-Introduction to Grade 2 letter sent home today

-scholastic orders sent home, due back Sept 20

Our Learning: 

Wellness & Literacy 

-A focus on friendship, cooperation, and classroom expectations.   Through discussion, interviews, and reading books we are preparing to write in our journals about How to Grow a Friend.  

Math

-math games to help us with our numbers to 100  

-How to solve math problems using clues 

-math games

Extension: 

Discuss qualities of a good friend!