Feb 8 - 12

This week we have a very busy week coming up.  Wednesday is of course again popcorn day.  Bring 50 cents for a bag of popcorn for snack time.  Thursday we have our field trip to Telus World of Science. Please make sure you are at school on time so you do not miss the bus.  Friday we will do our Valentines exchange before lunch recess as stated in the note that went home today. Next Monday, Feb 15th, there is no school as it is Family Day here in Alberta.



Language Arts

New spelling words for this week are on the spelling words list.  We are continuing to do Daily 5 as well as phonics.  This weeks phonics lesson will have a focus on L and R blends.

Math

This week in math we will continue are unit Addition and Subtraction to 18.  The focus of this unit is mastering our basic math facts.  We have started out working with number families.  What addition and subtraction equations can we make using the same 3 numbers. (3+5=8, 5+3=8, 8-5=3, 8-3=5).  These are the 2 addition and 2 subtraction equations using 3, 5, and 8. This week we will be incorporating equal and unequal sets to go with our addition and subtraction equations.                  (eg. 3+4 = 5+2) (3+4 ≠ 3+3). 


Science


This week in Science we are beginning our Exploring Liquids unit.  I sent home the unit test for Hot and Cold temperatures and the one thing that really stood out for me is that many students are still having trouble reading a thermometer.  Any chance you get with your child to read and show thermometers, take the opportunity to do so. 

Our Exploring Liquids unit will consist of many experiments dealing with properties of different liquids, as well as an understanding of states of matter (liquids/solids/gases). We will also be testing properties of different materials and their ability to hold/repel/soak up water. It is going to be a very exciting unit. 

I am also looking for glass jars (washed) for one of our experiments.  Jars such as pasta sauce jars are the perfect size containers.  If you have any that you can send in with your child that would be much appreciated.



I hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead and a great Family Day long weekend.

Mr. Aasen