November 4th to November 7th

Over the past weeks, the students have been working within partnerships and small adult-led groups to read and discuss a variety of non-fiction texts. The texts have been connected to our work in Social Studies as they have been focused on the natural regions of Alberta. As we read we worked to learn and understand a variety of subject specific vocabulary related to the grasslands region. We then worked on the skill of scanning text for specific information, highlighting information that fit into different categories such as landforms, places of interest and wildlife. The students then each created a visual representations the different elements of the region. We utilized the index and a variety of maps to help us to determine where in the Grasslands each image should go.

We also connected our learning in Social Studies to Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day. First, we discussed symbols that we associate with Remembrance Day and the significance of the poppy. Then, we discussed Indigenous Veterans Day and learned about Charles Tomkins, a Métis, Second World War Veteran and Translator. We then learned about Métis beadwork, looking at a variety of examples and patterns. We used this learning as inspiration when creating poppies, using paint and making dot prints to represent the beads in the traditional Métis art.

Learning Outcomes:

I can determine how the structure of texts can support the organization and communication of ideas and information.

I can examine and include a variety of text features to organize, clarify or enhance information.

I can investigate ways that non-fiction texts can be organized to support sharing of information.

I can apply comprehension processes and strategies when interacting with texts.

Questions to ask and discuss with your child?

What are some of the unique landforms in the Grasslands region?

What animals are found in the region?

What are some of the main industries in the region?

What were some of the common patterns in Métis beadwork?

How did you find creating your own Métis dot art?

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June 16th to June 20th

It is heard to believe that this was our final week week of the school year. The time has definitely flown past. Despite how close we are to the end of the year, the students have been working incredibly hard his week. We finished up our work in angles in math and the students completed their social studies research on The North West Mounted Police and early settlement in Alberta. Then, they worked to represent their learning in a Google Slideshow. This was a perfect connection to our Western Heritage Day where we enjoyed a pancake breakfast and afternoon of Western themes games with our buddies. We were also incredibly to learn about hoop dancing through a fantastic performance by Jay Genaille.

June 9th to June 13th

This week, we were so excited to have the opportunity to learn a little about Canada's National Summer Sport with our lacrosse residency with Coach Dan from Elev8 Lacrosse . We then learned and practiced some of the basics including how to hold the stick, pick up and cradle the ball as well as tossing and catching the ball. We then moved onto passing, catching, aiming the ball and scoring. The students had a fantastic time playing games on our final day, showcasing their skills and their teamwork. A huge thank you to Andrew Sibbald Parent Council for providing this opportunity. Learning Outcomes: I can perform elements of movement when receiving, sending, and retaining an object using various parts of the body and equipment. I can recognize the presence and influence of diverse Aboriginal peoples as inherent to Alberta’s culture and identity.

June 2nd to June 6th

Over the past few weeks the students have been learning all about the early days of our province. They looked at texts, learning about the Fur Trade, Voyageurs and the development of Forts along the rivers and how this brought change to the West. The students read and discussed the development of the North West Mounted Police and the extension of the railway. We learned how the government encouraged European immigration to Western Canada. We examined a variety of advertising posters, discussing the audience they were targeting, the accuracy of the posters and why people would want to leave their country and call Canada home. Our trip to Heritage Park was a fantastic culmination of our learning. The students had opportunities to get a glimpse of what life used to be like in our province. They were able to visit tipis, a blacksmith shop and a Fort where they could examine examine animal pelts. They were able to explore trains and a variety of buildings from a soddie to an early farmhouse...

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