Ms. Coldwells Grade 2 Class: December 2018

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Day 2 Thursday December 20

Congratulations to our Communicator winner!

Language: Today students wrote their spelling test.

We finished decorating our door today. I am very proud of all the hard work students put in. It looks great!

This afternoon we enjoyed some treats. (Thank you to those of you who sent some in students really enjoyed them. ) We then went and watched a movie with Ms. Hughes-Smiths class.

Students also participated in a candy cane house game this afternoon.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. See you all next year !

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Day 6 Tuesday December 18

-Casual day tomorrow

-Bake sale Wednesday and Thursday

-Christmas spirit day Thursday

-Treat and Movie day Thursday.

-Library books due Thursday

French: https://mmerawansja.blogspot.com

Language:
Today students wrote an explanation on how to make a snowman. We brainstormed as a class and then students completed their explanations in their journals.

Math:
Today we continued to practice the subtraction strategy we learned yesterday. We did an example together on the board then students solved 8 questions on their own in their math journals.

We had a great time watching our peers preform today at the Christmas concert.

Monday, December 17, 2018

Day 5 Monday December 17

**Choir Members are to wear Christmas colours tomorrow.****

-We will be walking to watch the grades 3-8 concert tomorrow. Please make sure students are dressed warmly. (jacket, boots, hat, scarf, and gloves.)

-Bake Sale Wednesday and Thursday.

-Casual Day Wednesday.

-Christmas spirit day Thursday.

Language: Students wrote their spelling words in their agendas and then worked on pg. 62-64 in their workbooks.

Math: Today students learned a new Subtraction strategy, subtracting tens the ones. This strategy is the exact same as the addition strategy students learned last week but instead of adding they are now subtracting.

We did an example together on the board. Students found it tricky to take away groups of ten. (counting back by ten)

Students then practiced this strategy by completing pg. 42 in their workbooks.

We also had some time today to start decorating our door for the contest taking place on Thursday.

UOI into Cultures:
Today students read their books about Hanukkah and started to answer some comprehension questions.

Friday, December 14, 2018

Day 4 Friday December 14

Everyone enjoyed the day we spent at the Benares Historic House learning about different winter traditions.

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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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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Day 2 Thursday December 20

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Day 6 Tuesday December 18

Monday, December 17, 2018

Day 5 Monday December 17

Friday, December 14, 2018

Day 4 Friday December 14

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