May 2018 Update

Dear Parents, 
I hope that you are all enjoying the warmer weather! Please see the update below for the month of May:

Important Dates and Reminders:

Tuesday, May 8^th The Grade 2 classes will be doing Clay for Kids. Having 3 parent-volunteers would be a great assistance for this project. If you are able to help with this, please write a note in your child’s agenda. I will confirm the time with you shortly. 
Tuesday, May 15^th one student will be chosen to represent the Grade 2 students for the Gala Oratoire.   
We will be planning to go to Heritage Park on Friday, June 1st and will be needing parent volunteers to join us! Please save the date if you would like to join the Grade 2's for this field trip. More information will be coming soon. 

What will we learn about this month? 

Math: We will continue learning about 2D and 3D shapes. We will also complete our unit on measurement. Problem solving as well as, addition and subtraction practice (specifically with regrouping) will be ongoing until the end of the year. Please practice these skills with your child at home. 
French: We are working on writing stories with a clear beginning, middle and end using descriptive words. Your child can work on these skills at home by using the following websites: http://www.envolerie.com/accueil.html and https://www.iletaitunehistoire.com/genres/contes-legendes 
English: We are learning how to add details to our stories by using adjectives and descriptive words to write more developed sentences. We will be reading spring poems. 
Science: We will learn about boats and buoyancy and will begin learning about factors that determine effective embarkation.  We are learning how about constructing boats with modeling clay and modifying them to make them float. You can learn more about boats and buoyancy by referring to the following website: http://engagingstudents.blackgold.ca/index.php/division-i/sci-d1/science-2/topic-b-buoyancy-and-boats/ 
Social Studies: We will continue learning about the natural resources, goods and services in Iqaluit, Meteghan and Saskatoon. Your child is encouraged to review each community by visiting the website below: http://grade2sscommunities.weebly.com/ 
Religion: We will continue learning about the Eucharist and the parts of the Mass. 
Music: The Grade 2’s will be learning expanding their knowledge on rhythm and will begin creating their own songs.  
Health: I will be sending home a letter in regards to our upcoming health unit, “Kids in the Know". 
When using the Chromebooks, we have been practicing our typing skills on the website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr . Your child is more than welcome to practice his/her typing at home as well.   
Please continue reading consistently in French and English at home! 
Thank you
Mme Amrita

Dear Parents,

Just a friendly reminder, May is going to be an extremely busy though exciting month.  Some important dates to consider:

Marian Celebration on the 11^th of May at 1 pm. We look forward to seeing all of you there.

Clay for Kids project on the 8^th of May.  The time will be determined shortly.  We will keep you informed and we will certainly appreciate Parent Volunteers.

Gala Oratoire:  15^th May.  Three children will be selected from each Grade 2 class.  The Grade 4 Teachers will be the Judges to select one student to represent our Grade level to ensure that it is fair.

We have started preparing for our Grand Spectacle/ Big Show at the end of the year.  I have selected the play Les Trois Petits Cochons/ The Three Little Pigs and for this I will need wonderful Parent Volunteers who can help with the three cardboard houses.  The children will help paint the houses from time to time.

We will send you the May Newsletter as soon as it is ready.

Have a good week!

Mme Amrita

April 23, 2018
Dear Parents,
We are so excited about our first Liturgy, the Marion Celebration on the 11th of May at 1 pm.  Two Grade 3 classes and our class will be participating.  The children sound wonderful when they sing the three songs of the Liturgy.  We look forward to seeing you there!
Enjoy the delightful weather at last!
Warm regards
Mme Amrita

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