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.

Dear Parents,
Many thanks to those of you who were able to help us out with the Apple Crisp and the Ice Cream.  The children enjoyed it immensely!
Back by popular demand, we will host another Gala d'art oratoire this year. The annual "Gala d'art oratoire" will take place May 26 at Cardel Theatre (180 Quarry Park Blvd. SE). The Gala d'art oratoire is not a competition, but rather a celebration of French! It's an opportunity for every student to showcase the skills they've gained over the years.  Please do look for a poem that your child can practice at home.  You could google poeme francais or Jean de la Fontaine and you will find several French poems.
We are learning about Bats for our English Unit.  Today the children learned amazing facts about bats.  Please ask them to share at least ten things they learned.
Have a great weekend!
Mme Amrita

February 2nd 2018

Dear Parents,
There are some important messages in the Agenda.  As well, if possible, could you please send a  4L bottle of milk or water cut in half at home with your child on Monday?  I would like the part with the handle which would serve as a nose for the Mardi Gras mask. I have also asked the kids to bring an old shirt to school on Monday.
Many thanks to all the parent Volunteers and have a good weekend!
Mme Amrita

Dear Parents, 
Thank you to those who were able to join us for our in-class field trip! The Grade 2’s learned about the Acadians who live in Meteghan and got to make butter, paint light houses and practice weaving. 
February will be a busy month! 
Important Dates and Reminders:
Friday, February 9th, Carnaval: We will spend the day playing games in celebration of Carnaval. We hope to also see you at the Mardi Gras family dance that evening beginning at 6:00 pm.   
Tuesday, February 13, We will be making Apple Crisp and ice cream (at 9:00 am) for our Science Unit on Hot and Cold. Please remember to bring an apple already sliced in a Ziploc bag.  Please let me know if you can assist with this. 
Thursday, February 15th –Monday February 19th No School due to Teacher’s Convention and Family Day. 
We will begin In-Line skating the week of Monday, February 26th
What we will learn about in February: 
English: We will finish discussing Charlotte’s Web and will have a Unit test on Monday February 5th. We will also begin our new Unit on Bats. Story-writing skills using a beginning, middle and end will be ongoing. 
Sciences: We will conclude our Hot and Cold Science unit and begin discussing liquids. 
Social Studies: We will continue to learn about the culture and traditions in Iqaluit, Meteghan and Saskatoon. 
Math: We will learn addition and subtraction strategies with answers up to 100 both with and without regrouping. We will also practice problem solving.  Please practice these skills with your child at home. 
French: We are learning about French grammar (nouns, proper nouns, adjectives, etc). We will continue to also enhance reading and writing skills by writing stories and completing reading comprehension texts. 
Religion:  We are learning about Jesus’ life as a child by reading Bible stories. We are also learning about important symbols in the Church. 
Health:  We are learning about Healthy Habits.  
Music: We will distinguish among the sounds of common musical instruments.

I will require a little help in preparing for the paper mache project on Monday.  If you can
come for half an hour tomorrow morning, it will be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Mme Amrita

Jan. 31 2018

Dear Parents,
Mardi Gras is around the corner, more specifically the 9th of February.  I would like to do a paper mache project with masks.  Since it is a fairly messy project and quite detailed, I would appreciate as many Parent Volunteers as possible on Monday morning. Please do indicate in your child's Agenda if you can help.
Many thanks
Mme Amrita/

8th January 2018

Dear Parents,
A Very Happy New Year to you all!  I hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season with your families.  Many thanks for the beautiful gifts that you so kindly gave me for Christmas.  My students are my true gifts and when I see their progress, it warms my heart.
As I had mentioned in my last blog, we have an internal Field Trip for our Acadian Culture in Social Studies on the 19th of January.  I will confirm the time this week.  I need 5 Parent Volunteers for this day.  Please do let me know at your earliest convenience if you can come.
Many thanks
Yours sincerely
Mme Amrita