Week Nine ( Oct 30 - Nov 1)

 In literacy this week, we began looking at poetry.  We looked at various samples of poetry and created an anchor chart about poetry. Then we brainstormed facts we know about bats and read a story called Stellaluna that gave us many more facts about bats.  Then we took what we learned and created our first poem about bats.  Also, this week we began our first session with our literacy groups moving classrooms and meeting a new teacher to work on targeted phonics learning.  On Friday, we worked on our buddy reading, sitting elbow to elbow and knee to knee with a partner.




In math this week, we continued learning about data management.  We talked about different ways to gather data.  We can gather it from first hand or second hand sources.  We completed our first survey, asking the class what their favourite candy is.  


In Science, we learned about the water cycle, and it's the important parts such as evaporation, condensation and precipitation.  The grade 2/3's created a visual representation of the water cycle and what they learned about it in their visual journals.




In Gym, we began our basketball unit.  This week we focused on dribbling in control and shooting on the nets.  With the warm weather, we were able to even play outside.

Looking Ahead to Next Week:

1. In Literacy, we will finish our poetry on bats.

2. In math, we will continue our work with data management.

3. In Science, we will look at reversible and irreversible changes.

Important Reminders:

1. Library Day - Thursdays

2. In-line skating on Monday, November. 6 - please bring your helmet.

4. Healthy Hunger lunches - please sign up on-line 5 Days before

https://healthyhunger.ca/

Oct 27 - Kernels 

Nov 3 -  Kernels

Nov 17 - Kernels

Nov 23 - Coasta Vida 

5. November Break - No school Nov 9 - 14th



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