Jueves 27 de octubre

 Hola a todos,

We had a fun week! Swimming has been awesome! We're really excited for Halloween on Monday, we've been counting down how many days are left all of October. 

Spanish 

• Our sounds of the week are: m, p, s, l 
• m https://youtu.be/bO23pUTXyA4 
• p https://youtu.be/TTCVAWc7qXw
• s https://youtu.be/xxitaGjPJag 
• l https://youtu.be/QhVIlKpB2y4

English Language Arts and Literature 

• Our sounds of the week were: z, sh, zh, ch
• Watch these videos with your child: 
• z  https://youtu.be/ffrfzECOYfg 
• sh https://youtu.be/vJWKudfRipc
• zh https://youtu.be/TYi4wThLo4Q 
• ch https://youtu.be/OrqhCqPFOTY 
• Our sight words of the week were: or, one, had, by, word, but.
• Point out sight words and sounds of the week while reading with your child! 
• Do you see any sight words here? 
• Where's the ___ sound in this word? start, middle or end? 

Math

• We continue to work on patterns. What can I use to make a pattern?
• Practice with your child at home. Create a movement pattern, lego pattern, etc. 
• Practice counting with your child by 5's from 5-100. 
• Practice counting with your child by 2's from 2-20.
• https://www.abcya.com/grades/1/numbers

Science

• Manufactured vs natural colours. How can we tell that a colour is natural? 
• Talk with your child about what colours they see on tv, foods, outside and in books. 
• How do we know something is natural? 

Social Studies

• We are going to be presenting our "I belong to my family, my school, my community and my country" posters next week. Have a talk with our child about what it means to be a part of a group.
• What do they like about their community?
• What do you like about being part of a team, group, etc.? 

Reminders

A reminder that Friday, October 28 is a non-instruction day with no school for all students.

With Halloween coming up, students are invited to wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31.  The costumes must be worn the whole day and must be appropriate for school environment meaning no violent or inappropriate content or messaging. Accessories such as swords, guns, knives, weapons etc. should not be brought to school.  As costumes should not impede learning, we ask that no mask even if it’s a half face mask be worn to school.  Those wanting to wear COVID masks are welcome to. Due to dietary restrictions and preferences, no food should be brought to school for sharing purposes.  While well intended, other non-food treats should also be not brought to school (goodie/loot bags).

School photos retakes were originally scheduled to happen on October 17 & 18 have been rescheduled to November 2 & 3.  If you would like your child to have photo retakes, please email your child's teacher to let them know. Class Photos will also happen on the November 2 for all classes with the exception of the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten group whose class photo will be taken on November 3.

Dalhousie students will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-day dance residency at school. Sound Kreations will be coming to dance with the students on November 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, and 22. Our students will be participating in a program called CubaNYC where a Spanish speaking instructor will focus on teaching the students hip hop and Latin street dance moves. The cost of this residency will be $7.26 per student which can be paid through your MYCBE account.  This fee is in the process of being posted and you should see it in the next couple of weeks. We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school. 

Dalhousie Parent Society News

We have launched our holiday fundraisers so you can get a jump on shopping for some goodies!

Check out our Growing Smiles Link to order gorgeous holiday floral arrangements.  Order deadline is Nov 15 and pick up is Nov 29.  Click for holiday magic!

Purdy’s Chocolates!! Need we say more? Grab some delicious treats for that special someone! Order deadline is Nov 26th and pickup is Dec 13th.  Click for yummy chocolate!  Enter customer number 61732 when you shop. 

We’ve started a 50/50 draw for the playground! All cash, winner takes half. Please consider buying some tickets to support our new playground build!! We really need your help!

Fun Lunch Contest Time

CONTEST TIME!!

Win a free fun lunch!!! Nov 15 and Dec 13, bring a reusable straw and show your fun lunch delivery person when you get your Booster Juice to be entered into the draw for a free Subway lunch on Dec 21! Good luck! CONGRATULATIONS to Pari in Room 8 who won the reusable straw contest on October 18! Thank you to everyone who participated!

Nov 1 – The Saucy Bread Company (deadline Oct 27)

Nov 9 – Boston Pizza (deadline Nov 4)

Nov 15 – Subway & Booster Juice (deadline Nov 10)

Nov 23 – Coco Brooks (deadline Nov 18)

If your child is going to be absent and you have ordered them a lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11am the morning of fun lunch and let us know if you would

1.              like it sent home with a sibling

2.              You would like to pick it up

3.              Donate it to the amazing staff

If you would like to volunteer for fun lunch, check out available spots here

If you aren’t sure if you have clearance for volunteering, please email us and we will be able to help you out dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com

Martes 25 de octubre

Hola a todos,

We had a fun week! Swimming has been awesome! We have all been a little more tired in the afternoon, but so excited to get to go swimming every day! Next week we have swimming on Monday Oct 24 and Tuesday Oct 25. 

Spanish 

• Our sounds of the week are: M,P, S, L

English Language Arts and Literature 

• Our sounds of the week are: z, sh, zh, ch

Math

• Practice counting with your child by 5's from 5-100. 
• Practice counting with your child by 2's from 2-20.

Science

• Manufactured vs natural colours. How can we tell that a colour is natural?

Social Studies

• How to be a good presenter.

Reminders

A reminder that Friday, October 28 is a non-instruction day with no school for all students. 

Dalhousie Parent Society News

We are having a playground party on Friday, Oct 21^st from 1:30-3:30 pm to explore our current playground and check out some ideas for the new playground we are hoping to build! Join us with your kiddos and ask any questions that you might have! Bring your loonies and toonies to buy a snack while you hang out!

We have launched our holiday fundraisers so you can get a jump on shopping for some goodies!

Check out our Growing Smiles Link to order gorgeous holiday floral arrangements.  Order deadline is Nov 15 and pick up is Nov 29.  Click for holiday magic!

Purdy’s Chocolates!! Need we say more? Grab some delicious treats for that special someone! Order deadline is Nov 26th and pickup is Dec 13th.  Click for yummy chocolate!  Enter customer number 61732 when you shop. 

We’ve started a 50/50 draw for the playground! All cash, winner takes half. Please consider buying some tickets to support our new playground build!! We really need your help!

Fun Lunch Contest Time

CONTEST TIME!!

Win a free fun lunch!!! Nov 15 and Dec 13, bring a reusable straw and show your fun lunch delivery person when you get your Booster Juice to be entered into the draw for a free Subway lunch on Dec 21! Good luck! CONGRATULATIONS to Pari in Room 8 who won the reusable straw contest on October 18! Thank you to everyone who participated!

Oct 26 – Fat Burger (deadline Oct 21)

Nov 1 – The Saucy Bread Company (deadline Oct 27)

Nov 9 – Boston Pizza (deadline Nov 4)

Nov 15 – Subway & Booster Juice (deadline Nov 10)

Nov 23 – Coco Brooks (deadline Nov 18)

If your child is going to be absent and you have ordered them a lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11am the morning of fun lunch and let us know if you would

1.              like it sent home with a sibling

2.              You would like to pick it up

3.              Donate it to the amazing staff

If you would like to volunteer for fun lunch, check out available spots here

If you aren’t sure if you have clearance for volunteering, please email us and we will be able to help you out dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com

Survey about Parent Teacher Conferences

During the pandemic, many pieces shifted online, including Parent Teacher Conferences.  

Some families indicated that they preferred them online as it allowed flexibility in timing and attendance.  We have formal opportunities for connections with families throughout the year.  

Thank you for providing feedback for the format and method delivery of our conferences.  

Please note that due to logistical parameters that are not in our control, we may not be able to implement all feedback.  

Thank you for providing your input.  The survey will close October 28, 2022 at 4pm.

Viernes 21 de octubre

 

Hola a todos,

We had a fun week! Swimming has been awesome! We have all been a little more tired in the afternoon, but so excited to get to go swimming every day! Next week we have swimming on Monday Oct 24 and Tuesday Oct 25. 

Spanish: 

• Our sounds of the week are: M,P, S, L
• We learned all about fall (otoño) and the seasons in Spanish, specifically the colours we see in the fall. We talked about warm and cool colours from Science in Spanish. 
• For Art this week, we created a chameleon using our knowledge of colours from Science:
  
  "El Camaleón de Colores" based on "The Mixed Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle 

ELAL: 

• Our sounds of the week: l, r, u, s
• Our sight words of the week: they, I, at, be, this, have 
• We played 'Roll a Sight Word' to practice our sight words of the week. We are starting to write sentences using our sight words! 
• We read the books "Red is Best", "The Cool Bean" and "Stick and Stone" that focus on being a good friend to others. 

Math: 

• We continued learning all about patterns and creating our own 'fall patterns' with leafs! 
• Practice counting with your child by 5's from 5-100. 
• Practice counting with your child by 2's from 2-20. 
• Use this website to count with your child, use the colour option to colour in the number they count out loud: https://www.mathplayground.com/interactive_hundreds_chart.html 
• Use ABCya and play grade 1 counting math games at home. 

Science:

• We investigated warm and cool colours from the colour wheel. Today, we did an experiment called 'Walking Rainbow'. What would happen if colours mix together using water and food colouring?
• Here are some pictures of the experiment: 

Social Studies:

• We have been talking about respect and living a healthy lifestyle in our community. How is taking care of our minds and body respect? How did indigenous people respect the body of the buffalo?

  

   

Reminders

• A reminder that Friday, October 28 is a non-instruction day with no school for all students.
• Please keep all trinkets at home (stuffies, toys, etc). These items get misplaces at times and cause distractions in class. If you have any questions please email me. 
• If you would like to volunteer for fun lunch, check out available spots here 
• If you aren’t sure if you have clearance for volunteering, please email us and we will be able to help you out dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com 

Dalhousie Parent Society News

• We are having a playground party on Friday, Oct 21^st from 1:30-3:30 pm to explore our current playground and check out some ideas for the new playground we are hoping to build! Join us with your kiddos and ask any questions that you might have! Bring your loonies and toonies to buy a snack while you hang out!
• We have launched our holiday fundraisers so you can get a jump on shopping for some goodies!
• Check out our Growing Smiles Link to order gorgeous holiday floral arrangements.  Order deadline is Nov 15 and pick up is Nov 29.  Click for holiday magic!
• Purdy’s Chocolates!! Need we say more? Grab some delicious treats for that special someone! Order deadline is Nov 26th and pickup is Dec 13th.  Click for yummy chocolate!  Enter customer number 61732 when you shop. 
• We’ve started a 50/50 draw for the playground! All cash, winner takes half. Please consider buying some tickets to support our new playground build!! We really need your help!

Fun Lunch Contest Time - CONTEST TIME!!

• Win a free fun lunch!!! Nov 15 and Dec 13, bring a reusable straw and show your fun lunch delivery person when you get your Booster Juice to be entered into the draw for a free Subway lunch on Dec 21! Good luck! CONGRATULATIONS to Pari in Room 8 who won the reusable straw contest on October 18! Thank you to everyone who participated!

Fun Lunch Dates 
Oct 26 – Fat Burger (deadline Oct 21)
Nov 1 – The Saucy Bread Company (deadline Oct 27)
Nov 9 – Boston Pizza (deadline Nov 4)
Nov 15 – Subway & Booster Juice (deadline Nov 10)
Nov 23 – Coco Brooks (deadline Nov 18)

If your child is going to be absent and you have ordered them a lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11am the morning of fun lunch and let us know if you would: 

1. like it sent home with a sibling
2. You would like to pick it up
3. Donate it to the amazing staff

Adios,

Srta. A

Martes 18 de octubre

 Hola a todos,

Spanish: 

• We are learning all about fall (otoño) and the seasons in Spanish, specifically the colours we see in the fall. 
• We are starting our 'sonidos iniciales' (initial sounds) in Spanish. 
• Our sounds of the week are: M,P, S, L
• Here are some videos to watch with your child:
• https://youtu.be/j7rJigx8ilc (m)
• https://youtu.be/xQEIW-r-Ns0 (p)
• https://youtu.be/0Sbn4PdshX4 (s)
• https://youtu.be/bSDrFbNZdCE (l)
• Practice these words with your child:
• Yo veo... (I see)
• Yo escucho... (I hear)
• Yo huelo (I smell) 
• Yo siento (I feel) 
• A mi me gusta... (I like)

ELAL: 

• Our sounds of the week are: l, r, u, s
• Practice printing the letters with your child, as well as brainstorming what words we know that start with that letter?
• When reading with your child, have them point out the letter they see on the page.
• Our sight words of the week are: they, I, at, be, this, have 
• When reading with your child, have them point out the sight words they see on a page. 

Math: 

• We are practicing counting by 5's from 5-50. We are continuing to learn about patterns and the different patterns we can make based on colour, shape, size, positions of our bodies, etc. 
• Practice counting with your child by 5's from 5-50. 
• Practice counting with your child by 2's from 2-20. 
• Use this website to count with your child, use the colour option to colour in the number they count out loud: https://www.mathplayground.com/interactive_hundreds_chart.html 

Science:

• We are investigating warm and cool colours from the colour wheel. 
• Talk to your child about how the colours change based on the season. 

Social Studies:

• We are talking about our community and the facilities that support us in living a healthy life (relating it to swimming!).
• Talk to your child about how the places in our communities help us live a healthy life. What does it mean to live a healthy life? Why is it important? 

Reminders:

• We have swimming this week! Please pack undergarments, towels, etc. 
• Raz Kids is coming soon. We are setting up students accounts and passwords.
• School photos retakes were originally scheduled to happen on October 17 & 18 have been rescheduled to November 2 & 3.  If you would like your child to have photo retakes, please email your child's teacher to let them know. Class Photos will also happen on the same days.

• Starting on Monday, October 17, 2022 we will be collecting food/non-perishable items for the Veteran’s Food Drive. There will be boxes set up at the front and back door for food drop off. At Dalhousie School, we want to support Calgarians who are less fortunate than us, and one way we are doing this is through the Veteran’s Food Drive. This drive will run until after Remembrance Day. Items that the food bank is urgent need of are the following:

• Kleenex – tissue boxes
• Napkins
• Paper towel
• 1 litre juice cartons
• Juice boxes for lunches
• Cereal
• Coffee and coffee pods
• Pancake mix
• Laundry soap
• Granola bars
• Ziploc bags (medium and large)
• Fabric softener
• Rice packages
• Cookies
• Canned chili / stew
• Mayonnaise
• $25.00 grocery gift cards
• Thank you for your support of this worthy cause.

• Halloween
• With Halloween coming up, students are invited to wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31.  The costumes must be worn the whole day and must be appropriate for school environment meaning no violent or inappropriate content or messaging. Accessories such as swords, guns, knives, weapons etc. should not be brought to school.  As costumes should not impede learning, we ask that no mask even if it’s a half face mask be worn to school.  Those wanting to wear COVID masks are welcome to. Due to dietary restrictions and preferences, no food should be brought to school for sharing purposes.  While well intended, other non-food treats should also be not brought to school (goodie/loot bags).
• Dalhousie Parent Society News
• www.dalhousieparentsociety.com – check out our website for all this info and more!
• Playground Party 
• We are having a playground party on Friday, Oct 21 from 1:30pm-3:3 pm to explore our current playground and check out some ideas for the new playground we are hoping to build! Join us with your kiddos and ask any questions that you might have!
• Did you know?? Our playground has already had portions removed due to safety issues. We hope to have all of those taken care of with a new playground!!
• If you ordered any produce from the Indeygo Harvest Fundraiser, pickup is next week October 18 from 3-5pm
• We have launched our holiday fundraisers so you can get a jump on shopping for some goodies!
• Check out our Growing Smiles Link to order gorgeous holiday floral arrangements.  Order deadline is Nov 15 and pick up is Nov 29.  Click for holiday magic!
• Purdy’s Chocolates!! Need we say more? Grab some delicious treats for that special someone! Order deadline is Nov 26^th and pickup is Dec 13^th.  Click for yummy chocolate!
• Fun Lunch Contest Time
• Win a free fun lunch!!! On Oct 18, Nov 15, and Dec 13, bring a reusable straw and show your fun lunch delivery person when you get your Booster Juice to be entered into the draw for a free Subway lunch on Dec 21! Good luck!