Week at a Glance!

Accuracy Strategies: I Can Read the Words!
This week we have been practicing our accuracy strategies! Accuracy strategies provide students with the tools to decode complex words. We have been stretching out words (or should I say "st-ret-ch-ing" out words!), flipping vowel sounds and looking for word parts or "chunks" to figure out how to decode challenging words. I love how collaborative our learners are! They love to challenge one another, teach each other and celebrate new findings together!

From Researchers to Writers!
Students are working towards completing their research reports about how to keep our bodies body healthy. Students have developed their pre-writing into rough drafts and are currently revising and editing their work. We have been using checklists to learn how to properly edit our work. Our writers have also been learning to give constructive feedback during the "Peer-editing" phase of their writing. It is a real treat to watch these kiddo's work together to improve their writing! They are a very talented group of writers!

Water Challenge - Bring Water Bottle on Monday!
In health, we are learning about the importance of healthy eating and being active. Next week we will be participating in a water challenge! Please help your child remember to bring a water bottle to school on Monday to keep at their desks.Our goal is to drink the recommended amount of water daily (at least 8 glasses per day).

Although our challenge is one week long, I encourage students to keep their water bottle at school after the challenge has ended. Having a water bottle eliminates frequent trips to the water fountain and ensures proper hydration. Not only is staying hydrated associated with energy levels, but it also affects our concentration and focus. The more hydrated we are, the better we learn!

Scholastic Book Orders
February's book order's were sent home this week. If you wish to place an order please makes cheques payable to Scholastic Canada Ltd. Book orders are due Tuesday, February 11th.

Important Dates:
Monday, February 10: Class Water Challenge Begins (Bring Water Bottle)
Tuesday, February 11: Scholastic Book Orders are Due
Thursday, February 13: Boston Pizza Lunch
February 17 - 21: February Break - No School

Ms. Cameron