Thursday, March 22nd 2018
Dear Parents,
It was great to meet with you during parent-teacher conferences! 
Gala Oratoire: 
Back by popular demand, French Immersion schools will participate in another Gala d'art oratoire. The Gala d’art Oratoire is an opportunity for every student to showcase the skills they've gained over the years. I ask that they choose and memorize one poem to present to the class on Friday, April 27th . A representative from each grade level will be selected to participate in the final school presentation in May. 
French: We will begin reading and reciting spring poems.  We are also learning how to write stories with a clear beginning, middle and end, using descriptive words. Reading comprehension and grammar practice will also be ongoing. 
Please remember to practice your poem for the Gala Oratoire  
Math:  We are working on our unit,  “Space and Shape Measurement” where we learn about 2D and 3D shapes as well as using non-standard units (blocks, paper clips, string, etc).  to measure objects.  
Science: We are learning about different liquids and will also learn about objects that sink and float. 
Social Studies: We will learn about the goods and natural resources in Meteghan, Saskatoon and Iqaluit. 
Art: We will be completing a spring/Easter art project. 
Music: We will connect rhythms and beat to the melody of songs. We will also learn and use different musical instruments. 
Health: We will continue to learn about friendship as well as how to have positive interactions with others. An important focus will also include strategies to resolve conflicts between peers. 
English: We are learning about the lives of bats. We will also continue to learn how to write stories with descriptive words. Please continue to practice reading in English. 
Religion: We will learn about the season of Easter and will begin discussing the sacraments, with a focus on the Eucharist.

What are we learning about in March?
French: We are continuing to work on reading comprehension skills as well as working on our writing skills and will be writing stories. Please continue to encourage your child with his/her home reading. 
Math: We are about to be finishing addition and subtraction with regrouping. We will then begin our new math unit on 3D objects and 2D shapes. Problem solving in math will be an ongoing activity. Two great websites to introduce 3D objects and 2D shapes include: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ShapeSorter/  https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-1/name-the-three-dimensional-shape 
Religion: We will learn about the seasons of Lent and Easter.
Science: We are beginning our unit on liquids. 
Social Studies: We will begin to learn about goods and natural resources in the three communities. Students can enhance their learning about the culture, traditions and natural resources of each community by going to: http://engagingstudents.blackgold.ca/index.php/division-i/soc-d1/social-studies-2/2-1-canada-s-dynamic-communities/
English: We will continue to learn about bats. We are also trying incorporate descriptive words in our stories. In addition to your home reading in French, we encourage your child to also read in English each evening. We would appreciate a parent volunteer who could assist the students in completing a project about bats next week. Please let me know by writing a note in your child’s agenda. 
Music: We will work on connecting rhythms with music and continue learning about high and low sounds as well as melodies. 
Art: We will work on art pieces for Easter.