Martes 6 de diciembre

ELA

• Our sounds of the week are: 
• r controlled vowels: ar, or, er, ir 
• hard c (as in car) and soft c (as in ocean) 
• We are practicing our 36 sight words. We circle them in sentences and use them in our writing, as well as using our flashcards to play memory. 
• We have started writing prompts in journals about our story read aloud of the day. Every Monday, we write about our weekend. 
• Practice at home:
• https://www.abcya.com/games/out_of_sight_words 
• https://www.abcya.com/games/dolch-sight-word-bingo
• https://www.starfall.com/h/ltr-classic/ 

SLA

• We are reviewing our initial sounds in Spanish:
• M, P, S, L
• T, R, D, C
• We are practicing speaking in Spanish with our classmates and our Gr. 3 buddies on Friday. 
• We are writing our opinions in Spanish and using our conversation to write questions. 

Math

• We are learning all about shapes! At home, point out what shapes you see (what shape is this cookie? etc.) to practice. Talk about how many sides some shapes have/do not have. 

Social Studies

• We are learning about our city and it's landmarks! Talk about your favourite part of Calgary with your child. They will be doing a presentation about their posters on their city. 

Science 

• We are learning different ways to tell the weather is changing. 
• We are learning the seasons in Ojibwe. Did you know they have words for 4 seasons instead of 3? 
• Ziigwan (early spring)
• Minookimi (late spring)
• Niibin (summer)
• Dagwaagi (fall) 

Reminders:

December 9 will be Anything but a Backpack Day. This is a chance for the students to use their creativity by using a household item in lieu of a backpack. We want to emphasize that student should not need to buy anything for this spirit day and what is brought to school is safe for the student and those around them.

 

This year Dalhousie School has decided to give back to the community by participating in the Salvation Army Toy Angel Drive. This toy drive is designed to bring cheer to low-income families with children aged 0-12. A box has been set up in the main office to collect donations. If you would like to contribute please bring your unwrapped toys into the office before noon on 15 December 2022.

 

We are in the last month before Winter Break.  A reminder that if your child will be absent for 5 days or more due to a holiday, an extended absence form must be filled out.  Please email dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca to request the form and have it submitted before your child’s absence.