JOY POD
Math: In the new year we will be focusing our work on"Numeracy" with a focus on addition and subtraction. In grade 1 students will be working on addition and subtraction to 18. In grade 2 students will be working on addition and subtraction to 100. There are lots of math games using cards that build their numeracy skills.
Inquiry: We are coming to a close with our first inquiry of the school year. Beginning in the new year our inquiry focus will be on"Play" and "How Play Connects Us?" This inquiry will lead us to student choice on an upcoming field trip venue with Campus Calgary/ Open MInds.
More information to come! We are excited for the possibilities of this inquiry!
Literacy: Please continue to encourage your child to read and write over the Winter Break. Students have worked hard since September and we would love to keep the momentum going with our reading and writing growth. Today all students in the Joy Pod are bringing home a reading challenge for over the break. We are encouraging all students to read 12 books (or chapters) over the break and the teachers are taking the challenge themselves. Winter is a wonderful time to spend reading on those colder days. There are many ways to access books in our community such as the many Free Little Libraries, the Calgary Public Library and even online through our school website (link to Tumblebooks through the learning commons)
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Tomorrow is Spirit Day "The All Day Pajama Day"
We are encouraging students to wear their pajamas to school. We got a glimpse during the"Polar Express Evening" of our pajama attire and encourage students to wear pajamas. Students are NOT expected to wear their pajamas. We are working to continue to build a "Pod Feeling" with our learners and what better way to do that than with pajamas :) Please try to keep stuffed animals at home.
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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4EACAF2DA5FA7-volunteer
Upcoming Events:
Math: In the new year we will be focusing our work on"Numeracy" with a focus on addition and subtraction. In grade 1 students will be working on addition and subtraction to 18. In grade 2 students will be working on addition and subtraction to 100. There are lots of math games using cards that build their numeracy skills.
Inquiry: We are coming to a close with our first inquiry of the school year. Beginning in the new year our inquiry focus will be on"Play" and "How Play Connects Us?" This inquiry will lead us to student choice on an upcoming field trip venue with Campus Calgary/ Open MInds.
More information to come! We are excited for the possibilities of this inquiry!
Literacy: Please continue to encourage your child to read and write over the Winter Break. Students have worked hard since September and we would love to keep the momentum going with our reading and writing growth. Today all students in the Joy Pod are bringing home a reading challenge for over the break. We are encouraging all students to read 12 books (or chapters) over the break and the teachers are taking the challenge themselves. Winter is a wonderful time to spend reading on those colder days. There are many ways to access books in our community such as the many Free Little Libraries, the Calgary Public Library and even online through our school website (link to Tumblebooks through the learning commons)
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Tomorrow is Spirit Day "The All Day Pajama Day"
We are encouraging students to wear their pajamas to school. We got a glimpse during the"Polar Express Evening" of our pajama attire and encourage students to wear pajamas. Students are NOT expected to wear their pajamas. We are working to continue to build a "Pod Feeling" with our learners and what better way to do that than with pajamas :) Please try to keep stuffed animals at home.
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Volunteer Opportunities in January
We will be looking for volunteers to help in the new year on Mondays-Thursday mornings. Please use the link below to sign up. All volunteers must have a current Police Clearance on file at the school.
We will be looking for volunteers to help in the new year on Mondays-Thursday mornings. Please use the link below to sign up. All volunteers must have a current Police Clearance on file at the school.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4EACAF2DA5FA7-volunteer
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Reminder the Lost and Found will be donated at the end of the school day on Thursday... Please come look for any missing items.
We will be sending indoor shoes home tomorrow for a well deserved cleaning...
Parents of Choir students ONLY are invited to attend the Choir presentation at 2:00 pm tomorrow. This will be a very short, maybe 20 minute presentation to celebrate the work the children have done. We look forward to welcoming parents of Choir students tomorrow!
Upcoming Events:
Tomorrow: Last Day Before Winter Break & Pajama Day
December 21: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
December 22-January 6: Winter Break (School is Closed)
January 7: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
January 8: Classes Resume for Students
Swimming Starts in January, more information coming in the new year
Tomorrow: Last Day Before Winter Break & Pajama Day
December 21: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
December 22-January 6: Winter Break (School is Closed)
January 7: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
January 8: Classes Resume for Students
Swimming Starts in January, more information coming in the new year
