Week of February 2

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Literacy: This week we are continuing to look at how to write with elaborative detail.  We are looking at when the best times to use elaborative detail are, specifically when we introduce an important setting, character or object to our story.  We discussed how pausing to write a descriptive paragraph is like adding a spice to a recipe.  It should be used sparingly but a little bit helps to make our stories delicious! 

Math: We have been learning different thinking routines that help students to learn to explain their mathematical thinking. Last week we learned about 'always, sometimes, never' and 'prove it'. Today we learned 'disappearing Dan'. Ask your child to explain one of the thinking routines to you.
We are also exploring what it means to multiply using equal groupings.

Art: We practiced doing perspective drawings from still life.  Students acted as living models to hold a pose while students used charcoal sticks to try to capture the shape and movement of the subject with only two minutes per pose.  Students had to act quickly to try to capture the overall shape before going back to add in additional details as time permitted. 

Social Studies: We are continuing our study of Peru. This week we are going to learn what it is like living in the capital city of Lima.

Other:
- We are continuing to work our way through the lower case letters in handwriting.
- February Book Orders went home on Monday. They are due on Friday. If possible, please pay with either cheque or online.
- Today we met our student teacher Mr Spackman. He will be starting with us later this month.
- Valentine's Day: if students wish to hand out Valentine's next week on Wednesday please ensure that everyone in the class is included. Below is a list of names.
- Dunya
- Amiah
- Ana-Karina
- Kato
- Ethan
- Kirill
- Madelynn
- Charlie
- Sophie
- Hayden
- Madison
- Gavin
- Lavanya
- Reiden
- Abbielle
- Abby
- Tristan
- Nadia
- Grayson
- Evangeline
- Isabella
- Chase
- Aarav

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