Sept. 29

Today for Orange Shirt Day we did a lot of activities connected to learning about Indigenous Peoples. We finished an art project that we had started earlier in the week. In each paw we wrote one way that we could be a part of reconciliation. Another piece of our day was in gym when we played traditional indigenous games that were used to become better hunters. I hope that everyone finds a way to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day tomorrow. Have a fantastic weekend!

Reminders:

-please send a pair of headphones/ear buds that can be kept at school to support our learning through the use of Chromebooks (if possible please label with tape)

-read 20 mins

-No school Friday for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Sept. 28th

Today we continued to work on our number sense by doing How Many Ways to make 12. Everyone used different tools to help them. Some of us used blocks, hundred chart or numbers lines. There were some amazing equations. The Smartboard shows some of our favourites! 

Today we continued talk about Orange Shirt Day and how kids should feel at school. Each of us chose one word to write on a leaf about how kids should feel at school. Don't forget your orange shirt tomorrow!

Reminders:

-please send a pair of headphones/ear buds that can be kept at school to support our learning through the use of Chromebooks (if possible please label with tape)

-read 20 mins

-Orange Shirt Day on Thursday

-No school Friday for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Sept. 26th

This week at school we are preparing for Orange Shirt Day and Nation Truth and Reconciliation Day. Today we read the book "When We Are Alone." This story tells how the grandmother's life changed when she was sent to residential school. As a class we talked about what she couldn't do and how that made us feel. Then we brainstormed things that were important to our families like: birthdays, celebrations, camping and lots more!

We continued exploring how to represent two digit numbers through playing the Place Value Path. 

 On Thursday, September 29, students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt (or an orange article of clothing if they don't have an orange shirt) to recognize Orange Shirt Day and National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for everyone to come together in the spirit of reconciliation to show their support of a safe, respectful and caring school community. Orange Shirt day began in 2013 when residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad, shared how her orange shirt was taken away on her first day at residential school. For more information about Orange Shirt Day please visit https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/what-is-orange-shirt-day

September 30 is a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation meant to commemorate the history and legacy of Residential Schools in Canada. The intention of this day is to recognize and honor residential school survivors, their families and communities. It also ensures that public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. This is a non-operation day for the CBE. Our students will be engaging in learning prior to September 30 to honor this important day and to show our school community’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. Make sure you read our blog posts to learn more about the activities and learning students are doing in their classrooms and within Northern Lights School.

Reminders:

-please send a pair of headphones/ear buds that can be kept at school to support our learning through the use of Chromebooks (if possible please label with tape)

-read 20 mins

-Orange Shirt Day on Thursday

-No school Friday for Truth and Reconciliation Day

Sept. 22

Today we continued practicing building and identifying two digit numbers using base ten blocks. 

Today we watched a video created by Mr. Scout in his new job all about the Fall Solstice. We learned from Red Plume what the solstice is and how the Blackfoot knew that winter was coming. As a class we brainstormed ways that we know winter is coming and how our families get ready for winter.

NLS is looking forward to seeing families tonight at the Open House! Please come anytime between 5-7. 

 

Reminders:

-Open House Thursday from 5-7

-read 20mins

-no school on Friday for students

Sept. 21

Today in Math we did How Many Ways. We will be doing this often to help us build our number sense. Today we tried to find lots of ways to make 8. Some of our ideas were: 18-10=8 or 6+2=8 Can you think of a way to make 8?

Today was our Terry Fox Run! We did amazing. All of us tried our best. We worked on sketching our shoes that we ran in!

  

Reminders:

-Open House Thursday from 5-7

-read 20mins

-no school on Friday for students

Sept. 20th

Today we set our goals for our Terry Fox Run tomorrow! We learned how Terry was very brave and determined! Please make sure that Grade 2s are dressed to run tomorrow morning!

In Math we worked on representing two digit numbers using place value and tens and ones. The number below is 39!

In Grade 2 we are using a variety of tools to help us become fantastic mathematicians! Ten frames can help us add. For example the picture below shows 5+2=7

 

 Reminders:

-Open House Thursday from 5-7

-read 20mins

 - Terry Fox Run is  Wednesday September 21st! If you can bring in a Toonie for Terry or donate online https://schools.terryfox.ca/5697 

Sept. 19

Today was an exciting day! We got to go to the Learning Commons for our first Makerspace. We used are imaginations to build with a variety of different materials. Take a look at our creations. As well this week is the first week that we could take out books from the Learning Commons. Some of us will have them in our backpacks. Books need to be returned every two weeks.

 Reminders:

-Open House Thursday from 5-7

-read 20mins

 - Terry Fox Run is next Wednesday September 21st! If you can bring in a Toonie for Terry or donate online https://schools.terryfox.ca/5697