Hello Parents!
Wow...almost at the end!!
It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know each and every child in this class! Such an amazing group!
Both the grade 1 and grade 2 classes worked on their "What I enjoyed most about grade 1/2" puzzle pieces. Now, we are trying to fit it all together!
As the day continued, the grade 2's experimented more with some capacity and making predictions.
Towards the end of the day, the students went on an adventure. They were explorers in an unknown area of the world. They have been stranded without cameras, and only a piece of paper and a pencil in their pockets. Coming across a strange looking insect, it was up to the students to draw and re-create this rare new species! What the students managed to come up with was quite creative! The grade 2's worked with construction paper in different colours to create these new insects! They are crawling all over our board!
Only one and a half more days!!!
Have a great evening!
THE MAPLES ACADEMY
Friday, June 20, 2014
Hello Parents!!
The past two days have been amazing here in Grade 2!
The class began with a quick math review of Mass and Capacity, then they were broken up into groups to use scales, balances, and containers to investigate mass weight and capacity!
The class then wrote down on sticky notes, what they learned during the stations they investigated!
During the first part of Language, the grade two's focused on descriptive writing using the 5 senses. It was important that they describe each sentence they wrote using as many of the sense words as possible! These stories will continue on Monday!
In the other half of Language, the students worked on the computers to type the good copies of their creative writing stories! These stories will also be finished and printed on Monday!
In today's class, the grade 1 and 2 students traveled between stations where they had an opportunity to be creative, to read silently, to write poems, and to create their own class puzzle pieces which will be put together next week to show their favourite events of this year!
Reminders....
- Bring back Dufferin Track Tshirts (if you have one)
- Wear House colours on Wednesday!
Have an amazing weekend!
The past two days have been amazing here in Grade 2!
The class began with a quick math review of Mass and Capacity, then they were broken up into groups to use scales, balances, and containers to investigate mass weight and capacity!
In the other half of Language, the students worked on the computers to type the good copies of their creative writing stories! These stories will also be finished and printed on Monday!
In today's class, the grade 1 and 2 students traveled between stations where they had an opportunity to be creative, to read silently, to write poems, and to create their own class puzzle pieces which will be put together next week to show their favourite events of this year!
Reminders....
- Bring back Dufferin Track Tshirts (if you have one)
- Wear House colours on Wednesday!
Have an amazing weekend!
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Hello Parents!
Mrs. Robertson's grade 1 class has been paired up with our grade 2 class from now until year end! (Wow...really only a few more days!)
During spelling, the grade 2's created more sentences out of the words they previously had difficulties with, and were able to practice.
In Math, the class started some new investigations into Mass and Capacity.
For Language, the class continued with their creative stories, and into the afternoon some students used the computers to start typing their good copies.
Reminders...
- Sup Reading!
Have a great day!
Mrs. Robertson's grade 1 class has been paired up with our grade 2 class from now until year end! (Wow...really only a few more days!)
During spelling, the grade 2's created more sentences out of the words they previously had difficulties with, and were able to practice.
In Math, the class started some new investigations into Mass and Capacity.
For Language, the class continued with their creative stories, and into the afternoon some students used the computers to start typing their good copies.
Reminders...
- Sup Reading!
Have a great day!
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Good afternoon Parents!
Today the students looked back on spelling words they had trouble with this year! They wrote these troublesome words on post-it notes and stuck them on the board. It was unteresting to see how most students had similar difficulties with specific words. These words were recorded into their spelling books and 10 words were chosen for which sentences were made.
The grade 2s successfully completed their 2d geometry tests, which have been sent home fir your review and signature.
During language students are continuing with their individual creative stories using the bubble organizers.
This afternoon, the grade 1 class joined the grade 2s for art, which the grade 2s practiced some oragami paper cranes, for printing the capital letter Q, and for gym playing indoor soccer (due to the weather).
Have a great day!
Today the students looked back on spelling words they had trouble with this year! They wrote these troublesome words on post-it notes and stuck them on the board. It was unteresting to see how most students had similar difficulties with specific words. These words were recorded into their spelling books and 10 words were chosen for which sentences were made.
The grade 2s successfully completed their 2d geometry tests, which have been sent home fir your review and signature.
During language students are continuing with their individual creative stories using the bubble organizers.
This afternoon, the grade 1 class joined the grade 2s for art, which the grade 2s practiced some oragami paper cranes, for printing the capital letter Q, and for gym playing indoor soccer (due to the weather).
Have a great day!
Monday, June 16, 2014
Good afternoon again Parents!
Today started with a continuation of our spelling word paragraphs.
Followed by Math, where we did some major review of 2d shapes, edges, vertices, identifying shapes as well as lines of symmetry. Students will be having their math test Tomorrow!
In Language, the class continued to work on their creative stories. The bubble organizers are to be completed for homework in order to begin their rough copies. Some students have already completed the organizers and therefore nothing needs to be completed.
In Printing, the students completed their practice of the capital letter P.
We finished the school day at the Library to return books and check out new books for this week! Keep up the reading!
Reminders...
- Math Test TOMORROW! Use math review sheet for review!
- Spelling Paragraph due tomorrow.
- DUFFERIN TRACK AND FIELD MEET IS ON WEDNESDAY!
Have a wonderful day!
Today started with a continuation of our spelling word paragraphs.
Followed by Math, where we did some major review of 2d shapes, edges, vertices, identifying shapes as well as lines of symmetry. Students will be having their math test Tomorrow!
In Language, the class continued to work on their creative stories. The bubble organizers are to be completed for homework in order to begin their rough copies. Some students have already completed the organizers and therefore nothing needs to be completed.
In Printing, the students completed their practice of the capital letter P.
We finished the school day at the Library to return books and check out new books for this week! Keep up the reading!
Reminders...
- Math Test TOMORROW! Use math review sheet for review!
- Spelling Paragraph due tomorrow.
- DUFFERIN TRACK AND FIELD MEET IS ON WEDNESDAY!
Have a wonderful day!
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Friday, June 13, 2014
Great afternoon Parents!
We started this morning with our Science Test to get it out of the way! The class was successful in identifying the different types of simple machines as well as movement of objects.
During Language, we continued our My Adventure Ontario Writing Exemplars. Some extra time will be given on Monday to complete the rest.
Also during Language, students are practicing writing their beginning, middle and ends as well as developing a descriptive setting using the 5 senses and including main and supporting characters.
The grade 2's joined the grade 1's for choir and drama this afternoon. In drama the students carried imaginary buckets full of different things: heavy, light, smelly, cold, etc. They also pretended to drive cars and pick up passengers with different exaggerated characteristics (sneezing, laughing, fainting, etc)
The whole school gathered outside for birthday circle to celebrate our June birthdays! Next week Friday, students will gather again to celebrate the July and August birthdays.
Happy Father's Day this weekend!!! Enjoy your surprises! The students worked extremely hard!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
We started this morning with our Science Test to get it out of the way! The class was successful in identifying the different types of simple machines as well as movement of objects.
During Language, we continued our My Adventure Ontario Writing Exemplars. Some extra time will be given on Monday to complete the rest.
Also during Language, students are practicing writing their beginning, middle and ends as well as developing a descriptive setting using the 5 senses and including main and supporting characters.
The grade 2's joined the grade 1's for choir and drama this afternoon. In drama the students carried imaginary buckets full of different things: heavy, light, smelly, cold, etc. They also pretended to drive cars and pick up passengers with different exaggerated characteristics (sneezing, laughing, fainting, etc)
The whole school gathered outside for birthday circle to celebrate our June birthdays! Next week Friday, students will gather again to celebrate the July and August birthdays.
Happy Father's Day this weekend!!! Enjoy your surprises! The students worked extremely hard!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Hello Parents!
Today we worked on a review of all spelling lists. Students chose 20 words to work on, and put into one complete paragraph.
In Math, we reviewed symmetry and 2D shapes. Our Test is Tuesday, however if the Dufferin Track meet is on Tuesday, our math test will be rescheduled until Wednesday! Please be prepared for either day!
In Language, the class worked on their writing exemplars. The same "My Adventure" topic as they completed at the beginning of the year, however now the year progress can be seen.
In Science, the grade 2's played a sort of jeopardy game to review movement of objects and simple machines for their test tomorrow!
The Team Colour shirt and sweatshirt orders went home today!
Students went outside for gym!
Reminders...
- Creative Writing Dinosaur (3 additions) due Tomorrow!
- Boot Camp multiplication due tomorrow!
- Science Test tomorrow!
- Math Test Tuesday!
Have a great day!!!
Today we worked on a review of all spelling lists. Students chose 20 words to work on, and put into one complete paragraph.
In Math, we reviewed symmetry and 2D shapes. Our Test is Tuesday, however if the Dufferin Track meet is on Tuesday, our math test will be rescheduled until Wednesday! Please be prepared for either day!
In Language, the class worked on their writing exemplars. The same "My Adventure" topic as they completed at the beginning of the year, however now the year progress can be seen.
In Science, the grade 2's played a sort of jeopardy game to review movement of objects and simple machines for their test tomorrow!
The Team Colour shirt and sweatshirt orders went home today!
Students went outside for gym!
Reminders...
- Creative Writing Dinosaur (3 additions) due Tomorrow!
- Boot Camp multiplication due tomorrow!
- Science Test tomorrow!
- Math Test Tuesday!
Have a great day!!!
Hello Everyone! (From Yesterday...post error. appologies!!)
Today was a review day here in Grade 2.
Students practiced some review of Spelling. Adding -ed -ing and -ful endings to words, as well as investigating words that different when changing to past tense (ex. sit --> sat, not sitted)
In Math we are still reviewing 2D shapes. The class practiced drawing their own symmetrical shapes, and completing the other half of a shade or design to make them symmetrical. Identifying 2D shapes as well as lines of symmetry will be on the Test on Tuesday.
In Language students are practicing self edit and peer edit of their creative writing stories. The 3 additions are due Friday!
In Printing, students successfully wrote their capital letter "O"
During Computers, the class logged on to their Raz Kids accounts and read quietly.
Reminders...
- Creative Writing - all 3 additions due Friday
- Science Test Friday
- Math Test Tuesday
** DUFFERIN TRACK AND FIELD MEET IS CANCELLED TOMORROW - It is rescheduled for Tuesday next week. Weather permitted. If the Track Meet is on Tuesday, the Math Test will be moved to Wednesday. Be prepared for either day!!
Have a great rest of your day!!
Today was a review day here in Grade 2.
Students practiced some review of Spelling. Adding -ed -ing and -ful endings to words, as well as investigating words that different when changing to past tense (ex. sit --> sat, not sitted)
In Math we are still reviewing 2D shapes. The class practiced drawing their own symmetrical shapes, and completing the other half of a shade or design to make them symmetrical. Identifying 2D shapes as well as lines of symmetry will be on the Test on Tuesday.
In Language students are practicing self edit and peer edit of their creative writing stories. The 3 additions are due Friday!
In Printing, students successfully wrote their capital letter "O"
During Computers, the class logged on to their Raz Kids accounts and read quietly.
Reminders...
- Creative Writing - all 3 additions due Friday
- Science Test Friday
- Math Test Tuesday
** DUFFERIN TRACK AND FIELD MEET IS CANCELLED TOMORROW - It is rescheduled for Tuesday next week. Weather permitted. If the Track Meet is on Tuesday, the Math Test will be moved to Wednesday. Be prepared for either day!!
Have a great rest of your day!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
A TOP SECRET day here in Grade 2.
Students in this grade two class were under construction working on a surprise today!! You can try to ask them, but they surely won't tell you!!!
Reminders...
- Dufferin Track and Field meet on Thursday
- Creative Dinosaur Writing (all 3 additions) due Friday
- Movie Multiplication sheet (front only) due tomorrow
- Science Test Friday (Simple Machines and Movement of Objects - friction, push, pull, wedge, screw, incline plane, pulley, wheel and axel, lever)
- Math Test Tuesday (on 2-D Geometry: identifying shapes, vertices, edges, symmetry)
Have an AMAZING day!!
Students in this grade two class were under construction working on a surprise today!! You can try to ask them, but they surely won't tell you!!!
Reminders...
- Dufferin Track and Field meet on Thursday
- Creative Dinosaur Writing (all 3 additions) due Friday
- Movie Multiplication sheet (front only) due tomorrow
- Science Test Friday (Simple Machines and Movement of Objects - friction, push, pull, wedge, screw, incline plane, pulley, wheel and axel, lever)
- Math Test Tuesday (on 2-D Geometry: identifying shapes, vertices, edges, symmetry)
Have an AMAZING day!!
Monday, June 9, 2014
Good afternoon Parents!
Another great day here in Grade 2!
This morning the class completed their annual standardized tests for spelling and math. The writing portion will begin on Monday.
Students continued with Math 2-D geometry and we discussed lines of symmetry. A Movie multiplication sheet has been sent home for homework to continue practicing their multiplication skills. Just the front of this sheet is to be completed for tomorrow.
In Language, the class begin their third and final addition to their creative writing stories. These stories will be due Friday (writing complete and pictures coloured neatly.)
During Science, students brainstormed about the 6 simple machines as well as how objects move. We discussed friction and push and pull forces. The class worked on creating their own silly inventions that help us to complete daily activities. The inventions needed to used a few simple machines we discussed.
In Printing, the class practiced writing the capital letter N.
Reminder...
-Some students are coming home with a Track and Field permission form to be signed and returned by tomorrow!
Have a wonderful day!
Friday, June 6, 2014
What a day today!!
Could not have asked for more beautiful weather!
We had our track and field meet here today with St. Jude's!
Congratulations to all the students on doing their very best in the events!!
These rambunctious grade 2's after running and participating all morning still had enough energy to work diligently on some more creative writing during their writing workshop as well as some Phonics and catch up on some unfinished work (Courage art and super grade 2's)!!
The students had choir and drama with the grade 1 class this afternoon!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Could not have asked for more beautiful weather!
We had our track and field meet here today with St. Jude's!
Congratulations to all the students on doing their very best in the events!!
These rambunctious grade 2's after running and participating all morning still had enough energy to work diligently on some more creative writing during their writing workshop as well as some Phonics and catch up on some unfinished work (Courage art and super grade 2's)!!
The students had choir and drama with the grade 1 class this afternoon!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Hello Everyone!!
Our Awards Assembly was this morning for our Track and Field Stars! All students did an amazing job at showing their best in all the different events last week! Tomorrow we will welcome St. Jude's students for another Track meet! Good Luck everyone! ** If your child is participating in any of the events tomorrow be sure they dress accordingly!
Grade 2's worked hard today on their Spelling words! We have our spelling test tomorrow!
Math involved a multiplication game to practice some drills! Students continued the rest of math exploring their 2-D shapes by counting edges and vertices.
In Language, students worked on their successes here in grade 2 by reflecting. Plus also continuing with their creative writing stories.
In Science, we are still discussing simple and compound machines that help us from day to day. We are moving on to the importance of the wheel next! a final test will be next week.
We discussed our Value for this month being Perseverance. Students discussed some ways they can persevere until the end of the school year, by being focused, completing school work, and pushing through any obstacles they face with a positive attitude!
With Gym this afternoon, the students played soccer, and had great energy and enthusiasm! Great to see!
Have a great day!!
Our Awards Assembly was this morning for our Track and Field Stars! All students did an amazing job at showing their best in all the different events last week! Tomorrow we will welcome St. Jude's students for another Track meet! Good Luck everyone! ** If your child is participating in any of the events tomorrow be sure they dress accordingly!
Grade 2's worked hard today on their Spelling words! We have our spelling test tomorrow!
Math involved a multiplication game to practice some drills! Students continued the rest of math exploring their 2-D shapes by counting edges and vertices.
In Language, students worked on their successes here in grade 2 by reflecting. Plus also continuing with their creative writing stories.
In Science, we are still discussing simple and compound machines that help us from day to day. We are moving on to the importance of the wheel next! a final test will be next week.
We discussed our Value for this month being Perseverance. Students discussed some ways they can persevere until the end of the school year, by being focused, completing school work, and pushing through any obstacles they face with a positive attitude!
With Gym this afternoon, the students played soccer, and had great energy and enthusiasm! Great to see!
Have a great day!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Good afternoon Parents!
Students worked on a review of their Spelling, completing different exercises for the different spelling lists.
In Math, students participated in a multiplication review, as well as continued on with exploring their 2-D shapes.
Language Arts today consisted of working on writing their successes in grade 2 this year, and how it makes them super!
Creative Writing involved a continuation of their dinosaur stories, these stories will be in three parts.
In Printing the class practiced their capital letter M.
Reminders...
-Spelling Test Friday
-Spring Multiplication sheet is due back
-2-D Shapes worksheet is due tomorrow
-weekly journals should have gone home and are due Monday
-Please bring in shoes for our gently used shoe donation drive!
Have a great day!!!
Students worked on a review of their Spelling, completing different exercises for the different spelling lists.
In Math, students participated in a multiplication review, as well as continued on with exploring their 2-D shapes.
Language Arts today consisted of working on writing their successes in grade 2 this year, and how it makes them super!
Creative Writing involved a continuation of their dinosaur stories, these stories will be in three parts.
In Printing the class practiced their capital letter M.
Reminders...
-Spelling Test Friday
-Spring Multiplication sheet is due back
-2-D Shapes worksheet is due tomorrow
-weekly journals should have gone home and are due Monday
-Please bring in shoes for our gently used shoe donation drive!
Have a great day!!!
Here the students have been working on the Tablets during Computers. They were successfully reading using their Raz Kids accounts!! So exciting to see this technology use in the classroom!!
Keep up the great work!!
These active grade 2 were learning about baseball this afternoon! We have some baseball super stars in the class who were helping their peers with proper stance, hitting and throwing techniques as well as boosting confidences and being extremely encouraging! That is what we love to see!! Looking forward to more sunny days outside!
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Beautiful Spring Day today!! Some sun, some rain....but we survived!!
The students wrote their Spelling words today and practiced some spelling exercises!
In Math the students learned more about 2-D shapes and the difference between edges and vertices!
In Language, this insightful class reflected on their year so far in grade two and have been brainstorming individual ideas about what has made them successful this year!
In Art, the students continued to finish up their Courage Abstract art! They learned a new way to combine colours through shading and using light, medium and dark hues.
Students worked on the tablets today during Computers. Raz Kids reading was very successful! (check back tonight for some photo updates!)
A sunny afternoon let us outside for Gym! Our class played some baseball!!! Woohoo! Great team work everyone! (check back tonight for some photo updates!)
Enjoy the rest of this beautiful day!
Reminders....
-A Little Princess Test is coming home and needs to be signed
- Math worksheet package is coming home and needs to be signed
- A Math multiplication worksheet is coming home for additional practice of our multiplication skills!
- Our school is running a shoe drive, where students are encouraged to bring in gently used shoes to donate to children in other countries who do not have the luxury of owning a pair of shoes! All donations are appreciated!
The students wrote their Spelling words today and practiced some spelling exercises!
In Math the students learned more about 2-D shapes and the difference between edges and vertices!
In Language, this insightful class reflected on their year so far in grade two and have been brainstorming individual ideas about what has made them successful this year!
In Art, the students continued to finish up their Courage Abstract art! They learned a new way to combine colours through shading and using light, medium and dark hues.
Students worked on the tablets today during Computers. Raz Kids reading was very successful! (check back tonight for some photo updates!)
A sunny afternoon let us outside for Gym! Our class played some baseball!!! Woohoo! Great team work everyone! (check back tonight for some photo updates!)
Enjoy the rest of this beautiful day!
Reminders....
-A Little Princess Test is coming home and needs to be signed
- Math worksheet package is coming home and needs to be signed
- A Math multiplication worksheet is coming home for additional practice of our multiplication skills!
- Our school is running a shoe drive, where students are encouraged to bring in gently used shoes to donate to children in other countries who do not have the luxury of owning a pair of shoes! All donations are appreciated!
Monday, June 2, 2014
A great start to the month of June!!
We started off the day with our monthly assembly for June!
Maple, Alex, Peyton, and Jack were recognized for perfect attendance!
Hayden received Principal's Choice this month for demonstrating outstanding courage!
Congratulations everyone!
The value we are focusing on for the month of June is Perseverance! Since it is getting into the warmer weather out, it is important for students to be demonstrating perseverance each day by completing tasks and homework, being an active learner in the classroom, and continuing to push through any obstacles they may face, with a positive attitude!
In Math, we started an introduction to 2-D geometry. Students explored different shapes through an "I have...Who has?" game, as well as create their own geometric drawings using only the shapes we discussed.
In Language, students wrote their A Little Princess Final test.
Science - we discussed the movement of objects and the 6 different simple machines that help us in everyday tasks! Students experimented with using wooden dowels to move bricks, stone and baskets, and the differences between sliding objects versus using wheels to roll them.
Outstanding day today!
Reminders...
- Email should be up and running now!! Temporary glitch!
- Math Multiplication and Division worksheets are due tomorrow!
We started off the day with our monthly assembly for June!
Maple, Alex, Peyton, and Jack were recognized for perfect attendance!
Hayden received Principal's Choice this month for demonstrating outstanding courage!
Congratulations everyone!
The value we are focusing on for the month of June is Perseverance! Since it is getting into the warmer weather out, it is important for students to be demonstrating perseverance each day by completing tasks and homework, being an active learner in the classroom, and continuing to push through any obstacles they may face, with a positive attitude!
In Math, we started an introduction to 2-D geometry. Students explored different shapes through an "I have...Who has?" game, as well as create their own geometric drawings using only the shapes we discussed.
In Language, students wrote their A Little Princess Final test.
Science - we discussed the movement of objects and the 6 different simple machines that help us in everyday tasks! Students experimented with using wooden dowels to move bricks, stone and baskets, and the differences between sliding objects versus using wheels to roll them.
Outstanding day today!
Reminders...
- Email should be up and running now!! Temporary glitch!
- Math Multiplication and Division worksheets are due tomorrow!
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