This Week at School

I need to start out by saying this post was completed by Ms. Rutland - as we ran out of time today!
Language Arts
In Language Arts, the students began working on a persuasive paragraph about an issue that was debated in class.  Students began writing their paragraph in Google Docs - so take a look!  Some students are not very far along in it yet as we will be continuing our work next week.  Students will be shown examples of strong and "meh" paragraphs and learn about correct paragraph structure using the following graphic organizer.

Math
We are going to be moving into subtracting 2 and 3-digit numbers next week.  We model the process with manipulatives, then we will look at subtraction strategies through word problems and math games.
Inquiry
Students all wrapped up their presentations about animals in the Weaselhead.  They completed a self-reflection in their Friday Journals.  I needed to hang onto their journals this weekend - so you will be able to see their reflections next week!
Students also worked through Adaptation Centres this week.  Ask them to tell you about the difference between behavioural and physical adaptations!

Today there was an assembly for Stephen's Backpacks.  We are still collecting donations for those!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Stephen's Backpacks

Stephen’s Backpacks

Dream Out Loud

Royal Oak Students are supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. Stephen’s Backpacks Society for Children in Need is an organization that was started in Airdrie by a young boy who thought it wasn’t fair that he received so much for Christmas when other children didn’t even have a bed to sleep in.

This Friday, November 24^th at 10:00 A.M. Nancy McPhee, Stephen’s Mom will be joining us for a special assembly. All parents are invited to attend.

The backpacks this year are for children who range in age from infant to grade 3. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack.

What could go in a backpack?

Child Backpack (4-9 years old):

·       Waterproof gloves/mittens, toque, scarf, blanket, socks

·       Book or coloring book, appropriate school supplies

·       Age appropriate toy (train, action figure, etc.)

·       Hygiene kit- (includes shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, and toothpaste)

·       Candy or candy bag

·       Clothing items, shoes/boots

Baby Backpack:

·       Waterproof gloves/mittens, toque, scarf, blanket, socks, toy, teething ring

·       Baby formula, bottle

·       Baby wipes, diapers, baby soap, baby shampoo, baby lotion

·       Clothing items

These items can be brought to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space. We will be accepting donations until Wednesday, December 6th. Thanking you in advance for your generosity.

Link to Stephen’s Backpacks for additional information: Stephen's Backpacks Society

From ROS Fundraising Society

A note from the ROS Fundraising Society:

Spirit wear that was pre-ordered will be in the school in early December. 

Any further questions can be directed to rosfundraisingsociety@gmail.com

Thanks kindly, 

 ROSFS crew. 

Scholastic

Hello all,
A new Scholastic order is coming home today and is due December 1.  I thought I'd include a link to the online parent pay in case that works better for families - however, cheques are still acceptable.
Thanks!

Scholastic Parent Pay

Stephen's Backpacks

Stephen’s Backpacks

Royal Oak Students are supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. Stephen’s Backpacks is an organization that was started in Airdrie by a young boy who thought it wasn’t fair that he received so much for Christmas when other children didn’t even have a bed to sleep in.

The backpacks this year are for children who range in age from infant to grade 3. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.). These items can be brought to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space.

We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday, November 13th and will be accepting donations until Wednesday, December 6th.

Link to Stephen’s Backpack for additional information: Stephen's Backpacks Society

From William D. Pratt School

WDPratt’s GSA is presenting The Polar Express on Wednesday December 13. Our Gender & Sexuality Alliance is using this event as a fund raiser to purchase a button maker for the school. We would like to invite families to join us for a movie and a bake sale. As well, there will be “craft tables” available for “purchase” for adults or students to sell crafty things (artwork, jewellery, soap, etc). This will be a perfect opportunity to buy stocking stuffers or other items for the holidays, however you celebrate them. This is a great opportunity to build community spirit and awareness of diversity issues and equal rights. Everyone is welcome. It will be a bring your own pillow and blanket event. There will be more information (including a promotional poster for you to post in the school) coming shortly. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door for the movie and proceeds from the bake sale will be going towards the purchase of the button maker and supplies for future use. We are very excited to have the opportunity to create new relationships and build community with you.

All the best,

Darren.

Darren Vaast
Grade 9, William D. Pratt School
Calgary Board of Education l www.cbe.ab.ca
www.cbe.ab.ca/williamdpratt

This 2 Weeks at School!

Our Animal Masks
This week we finished our animal masks. We painted the paper mache and then we used different materials to add details to our masks.  We are going to use our masks to create an oral story about our animal in the Weaselhead.

Remembrance Day
Today is our Remembrance Day Assembly. We made a poppy wreath and we made a dove with our thumb prints.  The Grade 3's have learned a song called, "Today I'm Going to Try and Change the World."

Math
In math, we made a poster with a group that shows the number of small, medium, large, and extra large shirts our group has in their factory.  The math posters show how we added 3 numbers together using different strategies.  We used sticky notes to give each other feedback on our work during a gallery walk.
In math, we also did a couple "2-Pen Assessments".  You use a pencil and a pen to answer addition questions.  You start with a pencil and then after one minute, you switch to the pen.  You try to answer the questions as fast as you can BUT you also need to be accurate.

Inquiry
We are going to be presenting "Why the Weaselhead is a good environment for ______" and our research about the animals we chose next Tuesday.  Ask me about my presentation!

Reminders:

• Next week are Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday and Friday.  Don't forget to sign up for a time! Families book for a half an hour block and will spend 15 min talking with Ms. Rutland and the rest of the time sharing the students work with them.
• There is no school next Friday.

 

A Selection of Peace Books

What is Peace?

The Peace Book

Peace Is an Offering

Reminders

Hello all!

Please have your child bring in their story telling artifact for tomorrow (many forgot today so we postponed the recording.  We will be recording tomorrow regardless however)!

Wednesday is Photo Retake Day.  If you haven't already done so, please email me if you'd like your child's picture taken again.

Friday is our Remembrance Day Assembly beginning at 10:30.  Children who participate in Guiding or Scouting are invited to wear their uniform for that day.

Thank you.

Naturalization Meeting

Reminder: Please join us tonight at 7:00 pm for a meeting to discuss the Naturalization Project at Royal Oak School.