120 Harvest Moon Drive, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 2W1
Phone: (905) 857-7582
Principal: A. D’Agostino
Fax: (905) 857-9353
Vice Principal: V. Viola
Jan 2016
Happy New Year!!
I hope everyone had a very blessed and fun Christmas holiday. The
break in routine gives us time to reflect as well as rest in order to
prepare us for the many new adventures to come!
In the weeks leading up to Christmas the students enjoyed learning
about Advent and The Christmas Story. The grade ones enjoyed an
Advent retreat day where all classes rotated and participated in
various activities. Crafts, Christmas carols and a special movie. “The
Little Drummer Boy” movie was seen and the students reflected upon
the meaning. Upon returning to school we learned about and embraced
one final celebration, The Epiphany, (when the three wise men bring
gifts to baby Jesus.) Students enjoyed brainstorming ways to give our
Lord Jesus a gift to heaven. Some responses included blowing kisses, a
kind prayer, a happy song, showing kindness to others, helping and
sharing with others. All which would warm Jesus’s heart. In the church
this year the focus is on the Year of Mercy which has generated much
talk and lessons on how to be a forgiving friend.
News In The Classroom:
In December we got to know our second rabbit “Snowball” as we
welcomed him into the class on alternating weeks to Thumper. The
students have been intrigued and interested in all the differences
between Snowball and Thumper. They have very enthusiastically
learned how to feed and tidy their cage. The students have been
writing about the different attributes that they like in each pet
rabbit.
We all have made discoveries about the two rabbits which led to some
great learning we had in math with graphing. The students enjoyed
making up survey questions and asking their friends what is their
favourite type of rabbit? Their favourite fur colour and favourite
name to call the rabbits. As a result the students learned how to read
different types of graphs and how to ask survey questions. We applied
this new learning to questions about ourselves too! Such as, what is our
favourite foods, colours, places to visit, animals, and fun activities. We
have all enjoyed getting to know our very favourite things while
practicing our math skills!
We wrapped up our scientific inquiry on seasons. Our fashion show was
a big success as the students demonstrated their learning with
showcasing their creations of seasonal wear! I would like to gently
remind all parents to send in extra socks and snow pants to school to
wear daily. The winter winds and snow/sleet are upon us and the
children do get quite wet. They would benefit from extra socks and
mittens in their backpack to use as needed. Please remember to label
all the items so they can be found easily.
Currently we have started a new unit in geometry using 2-D and 3-D
shapes. Students have been actively investigating the differences
between the two types through games and activities at various math
centres in our room. We look forward to making our 3-D castles next
week and we just finished making 2-D pictures. It has been lots of fun
to count all the different shapes used in our pictures.
Inquiry: January will be a very busy month. We are continuing to
focus on our new inquiry on Roles and Responsibilities In Our World.
The students are very eager to share their chores and jobs they have
at home. I am asking that you monitor your child’s
chores/responsibilities at home for two weeks and take pictures of
them doing their chores. We have been taking pictures of the
students completing their jobs at school to use for our project. The
students then will be given time at school to write about their role as a
sibling, what chores they have at home and at school and how they help
the family. Any discussions you can have with them to facilitate the
project would be welcome. Feel free to send in extra pictures of your
child in action!!!! The students will begin to compile their many works
on a poster board. A separate letter detailing instructions will be
coming home on Friday.
As always feel free to contact myself at school or through the agenda
if you have any questions.
Thank you and don’t forget to follow us on twitter! Grade1@Rizarri110
Kindly,
Mrs. Rizarri