Dear Parents,
A few reminders:
All Home Literacy/Decodable Books - Please have your child return these. We will not be sending any more home for this school year. Also please library books as soon as possible.
Extra Bag - We want to start sending home items throughout this week - Reusable grocery/shopping bags work great, as they are easier to pack than our regular backpacks. -Please check your child’s backpack every day. We will be sending home materials throughout the week next week.
We will also be sending home many items this final week that may still be helpful to support your child with reviewing and maintaining their skills in reading, writing and math over the summer!
As we head into the final days together, we know this can be a time of mixed emotions for everyone. Having conversations about how your child is feeling helps them to know they are supported with these changes. Feel free to reach out as well, if your child is needing some extra support in these final days.
As we enjoyed our final 5 day week of our school year, we have had some great opportunities to enjoy our days together in some special ways. In these last weeks of school, we have continued to be engaged in meaningful learning. Here are a few highlights from our fun last full week together!
Wet Felting - City Hall Art
As a last piece of our City Hall School Experience, students created a wool felt art Cityscape of the Calgary Tower. Students learned about where wool comes from and how it is processed before building their artwork. The process of creating this art involved stretching the wool to form a background and the downtown buildings. Then, the students spent time using agitation to cause the fibers of the wool to adhere to each other, resulting in their final piece.
Learning Intentions
Exploration & Expression
I can explore and use different materials to make art.
I can create art by shaping and combining fibres.
I can show my ideas, feelings, or stories through felting.
Technique & Tools
I can use felting tools safely and carefully.
I can press, poke, and pull wool to change how it looks and feels.
Design & Composition
I can choose colours and shapes to make my picture interesting.
I can arrange pieces in a way that tells a story or shows a pattern.
Celebrating Indigenous History Month
On Thursday, we were treated to the Hoop Dancing of Jay Genaille. Jay shared his journey to becoming an accomplished Hoop Dancer, then wowed us with his dancing! Students also had an opportunity to ask questions to Jay after his performance.
Learning Intentions
I can participate in a variety of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit physical activities and games.
I can recognize how individual and group characteristics are unique and valued.
Pancake Breakfast and Western Day
Yahoo! Tuesday began with a Pancake Breakfast courtesy of the Stampede Caravan. After we had our fill of pancakes and did some learning, students along with our grade 4 buddies participated in a variety western-themed activities
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