Ms. Coldwells Grade 2 Class: Day 1 Tuesday February 10

Monday, February 10, 2020

Day 1 Tuesday February 10

To see what my class did today please reference Ms. Chiappetta's blog: https://misschiappettasja.blogspot.com/

Agenda:
-Math test tomorrow
-Math review tomorrow
-Read
-Valentines spirit day Thursday
-No school Friday or Monday
-No spelling paragraphs this week
-Spelling test Thursday

Dear SJA Families,

Just a reminder that the SJA re-registration process is underway. To reserve your child’s 2020-2021 place at St. Jude’s Academy, complete and return your child’s re-registration forms and payment to Reception by Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 4:00 pm.

After this date and time, any available grade-level spaces will be open to new families on waitlists.

In addition, the deadline for our priority enrolment into our JK Program is Friday, January 17, 2020, a letter is attached with more information.

If you have any questions regarding the forms or next steps, please contact our Admissions Team.

The SJA Admissions Team

Ann Harvey and Melissa Filion

admissions@stjudesacademy.com

T: (905) 814-0277

Language:
We played a game called Guess Who I am! Students filled out these sheets and then I read out the clues and students had to guess who I was describing.

French: https://mmerawansja.blogspot.com/

Gym: https://msvphysed.blogspot.com/

Math:
Today students worked on recognizing names, edges, vertices and faces of 3D prisms and shapes. Students learned that prisms have rectangular faces all the way around and pyramids have triangular faces all the way around.

Students went on a scavenger hunt around the school to find pictures of shapes. They were asked to name the shape and challenged to try and identify how many faces, edges, and vertices each shape has.

We then matched the names of the shapes with it's picture.

Students also coloured a valentines day heart and identified how many of each shape was in the heart.

Music: https:/mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

UOI:

Today students learned about the lever. We watched a video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lueqE0lxLyc

We also learned that a fulcrum is an important part of a lever.

Students were given 8 elastics, 4 popsicles, a plastic spoon and a picture. They were told to investigate and create a catapult.

They then created a catapult to shoot marshmallows into their partners' mouths!

Action

WHAT IS ACTION?

Many people think that Action is easy to define. It is something you do, right? But Action is much more than that. Action is a part of who we are. If we want to change the world we need to start with changing ourselves. But sometimes change is hard. How do we make changes to the way we think so we can help the world?

If we want children to make a difference in the world we need to help them personalize the action they take, and understand that it is not just a mandate from their teachers and parents, but a life long mindset they develop.

Taking action can happen at any age. It’s all about how we as parents, educators, and the community, support children and youth as they begin the learning journey towards becoming adults that are change agents!

If your child performs action at home please send me a quick email or agenda note to let me know and they will be placed on our action wall of fame!

Lunch Menu

Mon. - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tues. - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Chicken Tacos (2 or 3)

Weds. - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thurs. - Hotdog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie) OR Veggie Pasta

Fri. - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)OR Special of the Month

Everyday items

side of rice

side of fries (cooked in an air fryer)

veggies and dip

crackers and cheese

cheese sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

jam sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Veggie Wrap

Turkey Wrap

Bagel and cream cheese

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube

healthy choice cookie (Halal)

Units of Inquiry

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organize Ourselves

Title: All for One, One for All

Central Idea: A community is impacted by the involvement of its members.

Lines of inquiry:

· Rights and responsibilities within a society

· The process of decision-making

· Understanding and meeting the needs of the community

Key Concepts

· function

· responsibility

Transdisciplinary Theme: Who We Are

Title: Everyone Has a Story

Central Idea:Migration is a response to human circumstances and challenges.

Lines of inquiry:

· Migration methods then and now

· Reasons people choose to immigrate

· Effects on people after they immigrate

Key Concepts

· change

· causation

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves

Title: Let's Celebrate

Central Idea:Families around the world recognize cultural events through celebrations and traditions.

Lines of inquiry:

· How celebrations are related to culture, tradition and history

· Celebrations and traditions within cultures around the world

· The importance of the celebration to its culture

Key Concepts

· perspective

· connection

Transdisciplinary Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time

Title: Super Simple Machines

Central Idea:Simple machines have helped shaped the world.

Lines of inquiry:

· The social evolution of simple machines

· Simple machines and movement within societies past and present

· How humans have used simple machines in the environment

Key Concepts

· form

· function

Transdisciplinary Theme: How the world works

Title: Build it!

Central Idea:The properties of construction materials influence the design of buildings and structures.

Lines of inquiry:

· The materials used and their properties when constructing buildings and structures

· Investigating the construction of structures and buildings

· How to make different strong, stable and weight bearing structures

Key Concepts

· change

· connection

Transdisciplinary theme: Sharing the Planet:

Title: Protect our Planet!

Central Idea:A sustainable environment requires a balance between all living things

Lines of Inquiry:

· Relationship between animals and humans

· Animals at risk, endangered and extinct

· Personal choices that can help sustain the environment

Key Concepts

· responsibility

· causation

Ms. Coldwells Grade 2 Class

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Day 1 Tuesday February 10

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