*Important* Friends for Life Program
On Thursday a permission form was sent home for the Friends for Life program that will be taking place in our classroom. It is a weekly program that will run from the last week of February until mid April. The program will be presented by our School Counsellor, Danielle Desjarlais and Brenda Dubois from Child and Youth Services. During this time, students will explore their feelings, build strategies for dealing with challenges, and work on building positive relationships with others. Our first "Friends for Life" class will be on Tuesday, February 25. *Students must have permission to take part in the program. Please fill out the permission form, if you have not already done so, and send it back with your child on Monday, February 24. If needed, I have sent a copy of the letter/permission form which was sent home with your child, in an e-mail to all parents.
100 Days Smarter
Can you believe we have already been in school for more than 100 days this year? WOW! Our class has been busy thinking and writing about their future! This weeks writing prompt was "What do you think you will accomplish by the time they are 100 years old?" We have soon to be doctors, veterinarians and even a future paleontologist in our classroom!
Mid-Week Motivation!
On Wednesday morning, the students were quite surprised at the messages that greeted a few of our students as they entered the class! I love to highlight student achievement in different ways! Although the students initial reaction was pure shock that Ms. Cameron "broke the rules" of "No writing on the tables!" they loved the words of encouragement. The students know that I like to surprise them and although not everyone will receive a special message at the same time, everyone will experience a surprise message at some point in the year!
On Thursday a permission form was sent home for the Friends for Life program that will be taking place in our classroom. It is a weekly program that will run from the last week of February until mid April. The program will be presented by our School Counsellor, Danielle Desjarlais and Brenda Dubois from Child and Youth Services. During this time, students will explore their feelings, build strategies for dealing with challenges, and work on building positive relationships with others. Our first "Friends for Life" class will be on Tuesday, February 25. *Students must have permission to take part in the program. Please fill out the permission form, if you have not already done so, and send it back with your child on Monday, February 24. If needed, I have sent a copy of the letter/permission form which was sent home with your child, in an e-mail to all parents.
100 Days Smarter
Can you believe we have already been in school for more than 100 days this year? WOW! Our class has been busy thinking and writing about their future! This weeks writing prompt was "What do you think you will accomplish by the time they are 100 years old?" We have soon to be doctors, veterinarians and even a future paleontologist in our classroom!
Mid-Week Motivation!
On Wednesday morning, the students were quite surprised at the messages that greeted a few of our students as they entered the class! I love to highlight student achievement in different ways! Although the students initial reaction was pure shock that Ms. Cameron "broke the rules" of "No writing on the tables!" they loved the words of encouragement. The students know that I like to surprise them and although not everyone will receive a special message at the same time, everyone will experience a surprise message at some point in the year!
What's in Ms. Cameron's Bag?
Our class has been focusing on a new comprehension strategy this week called inferring. Our inferring detectives were using what they already know (schema) and clues within the text to figure out what the author is trying to say. For example: If they author describes a loud, booming sound coming from outside as a character enters the house with soaking wet hair, we can infer that there may be a thunderstorm and it may be raining - even though the author doesn't directly tell us it was storming.
The students enjoyed playing "What's in Ms. Cameron's bag?" and making inferences based on the items. For example the students inferred that my car keys might mean I had my license and that I drove to work instead of taking the bus or walking. The "Style and Home" magazine had students inferring I was redecorating, planning to paint, or enjoy home decor. My favorite part of the activity was the laughs we had about how many of the items (daily planner, kleenex, cough drops, band-aids among others) had students inferring that I was "always prepared!" (They have me pretty figured out already!)
Inferring Detectives
A good detective uses what they already know, looks for clues and puts the missing pieces of the puzzle together! Schema + Clues = Inferring!
Helpful Prompts to Practice Inferring:
I'm thinking that....
I predict...
I'm guessing that...
I think it means...
Great Canadian Mail Race!
On Tuesday, our class received a letter from a Grade 3 student named Keaton from Creston, BC. The letter explained that his class was participating in the Great Canadian Mail Race which required students to write and mail a letter (the old fashion way) to another grade 3/4 student in Canada. Our class feels so lucky that out of all the schools in Canada, Keaton chose to send his letter to Gladys McDonald! The letter encouraged our class to participate in the race as well. Chloe is writing a response letter to Keaton and all 28 other students are writing to a different location across Canada! The first student to receive a letter back "wins the race".Our class has been focusing on a new comprehension strategy this week called inferring. Our inferring detectives were using what they already know (schema) and clues within the text to figure out what the author is trying to say. For example: If they author describes a loud, booming sound coming from outside as a character enters the house with soaking wet hair, we can infer that there may be a thunderstorm and it may be raining - even though the author doesn't directly tell us it was storming.
The students enjoyed playing "What's in Ms. Cameron's bag?" and making inferences based on the items. For example the students inferred that my car keys might mean I had my license and that I drove to work instead of taking the bus or walking. The "Style and Home" magazine had students inferring I was redecorating, planning to paint, or enjoy home decor. My favorite part of the activity was the laughs we had about how many of the items (daily planner, kleenex, cough drops, band-aids among others) had students inferring that I was "always prepared!" (They have me pretty figured out already!)
Inferring Detectives
A good detective uses what they already know, looks for clues and puts the missing pieces of the puzzle together! Schema + Clues = Inferring!
Helpful Prompts to Practice Inferring:
I'm thinking that....
I predict...
I'm guessing that...
I think it means...
Great Canadian Mail Race!
Our class was bursting with excitement to join the Great Canadian Mail Race and start writing letters of their own! I wish you could see their excitement as they huddled around the map, discussing which province they would choose to mail their letter to! This is a great activity for students to practice writing friendly letters for an audience while learning about different provinces from kids their own age!
Special Lunch
The Boston Pizza Lunch was such a fun treat for our classroom this week!
Happy Valentines Day!
Many of our students were wearing "red, white and pink" to celebrate Valentines Day! As the students made their way around the room delivering their valentines with such excitement our class was buzzing with cheer - and kindness! I couldn't think of a better way to end our week together! I'm sure going to miss my class next week!
Happy Valentines Day Everyone!
Important Dates:
February 24: Friends for Life Permission Forms are Due
February 17-21: February Break - No School
February 26: GMS Achievers Assembly: Kindness Virtue
Ms. Cameron
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