Ms. Brasil's Grade 1 Class!: Day 128

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Day 128

Happy Wonderful Wednesday!

Upcoming dates:

Thursday, April 11 - Fundraiser Field trip to Kidsports
Thursday, April 18 - Japanese Cultural Centre Field trip/ Easter spirit day
Friday, April 19 - Good Friday - NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 22 - Easter Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 23 - Bake Sale & Summer uniforms begin

Please see the attached photo for information on an upcoming wine and cheese social night with Mr. Sawatsky. Please make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend!

Agenda:

Spelling sentences due Friday
Spelling test Friday
Math test signed
Practice arts night song
Read 15 minutes

Our class will be doing the song Be Our Guest for arts night. They will be singing the beginning until 2:14 and then again from 4:10 on. Here is the link to the song we have been using. Please have your child practice the song a couple times each night as arts night is quickly approaching!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zHJsOnsbf0

Math
Today we started our new unit about measurement, area and perimeter. First we looked at a picture in our math workbook of students measuring various items with non standard units of measurement. I asked students to point out what they were using to measure. Some were using their arms, some were using string and ribbon, etc. Then students had to pick 2 things in the classroom they wanted to measure. They first had to estimate how many paper clips, erasers, and pencils tall their choices were, and then they had to measure them using those items. Math tests have been sent home. Please sign them and return them tomorrow.

French
Please see Mlle Jessica's blog at http://mllehousja.blogspot.com

UOI with Language Focus
Today students continued practicing their letter writing. They had to write me a letter telling me which holiday is their favourite and reasons why. They had some great sentences!

Physical Education
Please see Ms. Yustin's blog at https://sjaayustin.blogspot.com

Music

Please see Ms. McMillan's blog at www.mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

Unit of Inquiry

Today we continued building our totem poles! The students are doing a great job so far! We will continue working on these for the rest of the week!

Have a great evening!

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UNITS OF INQUIRY

Unit 1 - Rules, Relationships and Responsibilities

Central Idea: People living around the world all have relationships, rules, and responsibilities.

Lines of Inquiry:

- Important relationships within the community

- Home, school and community rules and their importance

-How rules and relationships change over time

Key Concepts

- reflection

- responsibility

Unit 2 - We are Going Pre-Historic

Central Idea: Animals can change and adapt over time

Lines of Inquiry:

-Describe animals which lived on earth during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Period

-How information about dinosaurs is gathered

- Ways people can protect living things which are endangered or extinct

Key Concepts

- causation, connection, change

Unit 3 - Outrageously Organized

Central Idea: People often use organization as a system to establish order.

Lines of Inquiry:

- Reasons why people use systems of organization

- Strategies to organize ourselves at home, school, and in our community,

-Consequences of a presence or absence of organization

Key Concepts

- causation

- connection

- change

Unit 4 - Inventions, Innovations and Discovery

Central Idea: Inventions are a response to challenges and opportunities, and impact our daily lives.

Lines of Inquiry:

The origins of different inventions and how they have changed over time

· Events that lead to the creation of important inventions

Significant inventors and the importance of their inventions

Key Concepts

- causation

-function

Unit 5 - Art Attack

Central Idea: People use art forms to express their culture.

Lines of Inquiry:

· -The art forms of local and international cultures both past and present

· -How art is used for expression and communication

· -How art can demonstrate various cultural experiences (e.g. language, beliefs)

Key Concepts

- perspective

- reflection

Unit 6 - Hoppy Hoppy Habitats

Central Idea: Living things require specific conditions within a healthy environment to survive.

Lines of Inquiry:

· Needs of plants and animals within various ecosystems.

· The characteristics which define habitats around the world.

· The ways human actions can affect ecosystems.

Key Concepts

- change

- responsibility

- form

IB Learner Profile

IB learners strive to be:

1. Inquirers
2. Knowledgeable
3. Thinkers
4. Communicators
5. Risk-takers
6. Open-minded
7. Caring
8. Balanced
9. Principled
10. Reflective

Spelling Words and Homework

What is Action?

Many people think that Action is easy to define. It is something you do, right? But Action is much more than that. Action is a part of who we are. If we want to change the world we need to start with changing ourselves. But sometimes change is hard. How do we make changes to the way we think so we can help the world?

If we want children to make a difference in the world we need to help them personalize the action they take, and understand that it is not just a mandate from their teachers and parents, but a life long mindset they develop. Taking action can happen at any age. It’s all about how we as parents, educators, and the community, support children and youth as they begin the learning journey towards becoming adults that are change agents!

I’d love to hear about the action your children take part in at home and in the greater community. Please send me a quick email or agenda note to let me know so we can celebrate together!

About Me

Hello, my name is Sara Brasil and I am so excited to be joining St Jude's Academy for the remainder of the school year! I completed my education at Wilfrid Laurier University and Nipissing University where I achieved an undergraduate degree and a teaching degree. My background is Portuguese, and I will be getting married this October.
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a teacher and worked hard to pursue my dream. I love working with children and working alongside them to build their potential and realize their own dreams!
I look forward to a great year getting to know you and your child and helping them grow to be the best they can be.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at sbrasil@stjudesacademy.com

Ms. Brasil's Grade 1 Class!

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Day 128

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