Joy Pod
You walk into a room and see a bed.
On the bed there are two dogs, four cats, a giraffe, five cows and a duck.
There are also three chickens flying above the bed.
How many legs are in the room?
Explain and show how you came up with your answer.
Ask your child how they came up with their answer. Some of the queries with the discussions were "Do you count the legs of the bed?" Or "do I count the legs of "you?" Thought provoking!
Inquiry: We continued our inquiry focus through the lens of "Play." Today, students created a list of activities that they could play both outside and inside and used a Venn diagram to organize and represent their learning about play that happens both inside and outside. The students found out that many of the activities that we play can happen both inside and outside.
Our overarching question for the rest of the school year will be "How Play Connects Us?" This inquiry will lead us to student choice on an upcoming field trip venue with Campus Calgary/ Open MInds.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4EACAF2DA5FA7-swimming
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Math: Students were given a problem solving question:
On the bed there are two dogs, four cats, a giraffe, five cows and a duck.
There are also three chickens flying above the bed.
How many legs are in the room?
Explain and show how you came up with your answer.
Ask your child how they came up with their answer. Some of the queries with the discussions were "Do you count the legs of the bed?" Or "do I count the legs of "you?" Thought provoking!
Inquiry: We continued our inquiry focus through the lens of "Play." Today, students created a list of activities that they could play both outside and inside and used a Venn diagram to organize and represent their learning about play that happens both inside and outside. The students found out that many of the activities that we play can happen both inside and outside.
Our overarching question for the rest of the school year will be "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!
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Swimming
Joy Pod February 4-8th
Swimming permission forms came home today. Please check your child's backpack or communication folder. You will receive an email today from your responsibility teacher sharing which group your child is in for swimming. This information will help you choose the correct group/time to volunteering in:
Joy Group A:
Depart School: 9:05
In Pool: 9:50-10:30
Depart Pool: 10:50
Joy Group B:
Depart School: 9:45
In Pool: 10:30-11:10
Depart Pool: 11:30https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4EACAF2DA5FA7-swimming
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Volunteer Opportunities in January
We are always open and happy to welcome volunteers into Joy Pod. If you are available Monday - Thursday mornings we would love for you to visit the link below and sign up. All volunteers must have a current Police Clearance on file at the school.
Scholastic Book Club Orders:
Tamarack, Elbow and Aspen Book Orders due January 16th
Chickadee Book Order forms came home today and are due January 18th.
If ordering online, use code CLIFFORD and you can pick a FREE book
when you spend $30 or more (online only)
If ordering online, use code CLIFFORD and you can pick a FREE book
when you spend $30 or more (online only)
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Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, January 15: Fun Snack
Wednesday, January 16: Scholastic Book Orders Due (Tamarack, Elbow, Aspen)
Wednesday, January 16: Scholastic Book Orders Due (Tamarack, Elbow, Aspen)
Friday, January 18: Early Dismissal & Kindergarten Peace Assembly
: Scholastic Book Orders Due (Chickadee)
: Scholastic Book Orders Due (Chickadee)
Thursday, January 24: Fun Lunch
Friday, January 25: Early Dismissal
Tuesday, January 29: Fun Snack
Thursday, January 31: Student Report Cards Coming Home
Thursday, January 31: Student Report Cards Coming Home
February 1: No School
