Mary singing Jingle Bells- kids loving it!!

We are coding!

Building- Mine craft!

Movember dance- the ladies

Jersey day at the Creek and staff against students floor hockey.

The students liked spending extra time outside today before the cold weather comes.

Olive- kaleb's dog came for a visit today.

Finding the letter S for Sam.

During my prep on Tuesday's, Mrs.  Chopra has been busy cooking every other week with the students. Today they made taco's- yummy!

ICRPS Poinsettia Fundraiser form going home tonight

Happy Halloween

Yummy pumpkin pie tarts!

Procedure writing- How to make orange halloween slime. Messy but fun!

Learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin.

Moon sand is a hit.

Painting our planets

Moon sand!

Making moon sand- pumpkin spice.

Building Paper mâché planets.

Students enjoyed carving pumpkins!

Thanksgiving dinner enjoyed by everyone.

Parent information night for students in grade 8 entering high school in September.

The ladies went to the high school today- they got their nails done!

Yummy!

Hannah teaching students how to make Mr. Noodles for genius hour.

Sharks, sharks and more sharks- Researching pictures and facts using the I Pad.

Loving our new bean bag chairs.

Lots of different predictions of what the egg would
be- snake, turtle, toad..... 2 students guessed a lizard. A lizard it was!

Science- I wonder....

Adding more detail- writing goal- using hamburger template.

Concentration

Social studies- Cutting/pasting planets in the correct order. 

Look what I made with magnets.  

Please complete the form sent home today regarding twitter, Facebook and our school blog.  Also, any parents that would like me to send either a short video or picture of their child completing activities throughout the school day- please print your email address in your child's planner.

Note sent home about swimming tonight.  Also, many students are coming down with colds. It's that time of year. I will be reminding students to wash hands or use antibacterial wash to help keep germs away.

I have had several people asking about swimming this year.  I am working on making that happen!  Once I have all details arranged I will be sending home information.

Busy but successful first week back.  Some students are integrating into other classrooms and all students are learning new routines.  Nightly reading programs will be sent home either Monday or Tuesday this week.  I will be sending students home with books that they will pick out each morning.  I am also sending home information on Raz Kids- online reading/comprehension program. I will be brainstorming on Monday with the students on ideas for nightly reading (books, Raz Kids stories, magazines, Facebook, menus, newspaper etc.).


We will be using technology a lot this year (including lab tops, scanners, hover cameras, Smart Board I-Pads etc.  Please don't be concern if you don't see a lot of the traditional 'paper work' coming home.  If you have concerns regarding this please contact me at the school.


The school day is broken into 3 blocks.  First block I focus on reading (groups, guided and independent- Raz Kids), math and writing.  Second block consists of hands on (tactile) academic centers (reading, math, spelling, word study, self driven activities, discovery, writing etc.).  Third block consists of social skills/ life skills with free choice activities the last 30 minutes of the day (for students who have earned it).

Just a reminder for parents to please send in a pair of headphones- needed for I-Pad activities.


Looking forward to a great year!

Great first day back despite the rain.  Lots of information was sent home today.  Please sign and complete as soon as possible.

Welcome Back!

Wow- It's hard to believe we are starting a new school year.


This upcoming 2014-2015 school year I will be using this site, remind 101 and student planners to keep everyone informed.  The first few weeks I will be sending home important information.  Please complete all forms and return as soon as possible.  Blogging is a new experience for me, so please be patient as I begin to learn how to do this.  Hoping everyone is enjoying their summer so far!