Puff Adder

In Language Arts, we read a story called, "The Puff Adder".
After reading the story, we wrote a sequel, and then we created our own Puff Adders! Ask your child what they learned about snakes in this story!

Health

This week we have separated the boys and girls and have been learning about the changes that will occur to us during puberty.   The kids have been very mature and have handled our discussions well.  Some are scared or worried, but they have been assured that this is all NORMAL!   This would be a good chance for you, to talk to your child about how you felt when the changes occured in your life.  We have presented many options with telling the students they will need to talk to their parents to help them make the best choice for them at their age. 

Alberta's History!

 

 Alberta Archives.  We learned a lot about Alberta's history here.  We saw many old documents and heard some neat stories.

Edmonton's Waste Management Facility Field Trip!

Social

In Social Studies we are learning about how communities were formed.  Today, we created timelines for the communities of St. Albert and St. Paul.  We have learned how French and British missionaries helped to settle these areas.

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 OOPS!  We forgot to follow instructions.

 Great partner work happening here!

 Working hard to put these strips in order.  Our dates range from before 1866 to the present!

Waste and Our World

This new science unit isn't just about garbage!  We are also learning about nature's way of getting rid of its waste.  We have learned how decomposers such as Isopods (woodlouse, pillbug) are used in nature and about mold and how it helps to break down decaying matter.   Thank you to C. who brought in some REAL isopods she found!  The whole class has been volunteering to bring some in.  I think we're good for now!  We are also observing a few foods to see how they grow mold over the next few weeks!

Petit cochon, petit cochon, je veux entrer!!!

 

The students did such an AMAZING job learning this play!  They also learned a song, "Qui a peur du méchant loup?" which they performed with enthusiasm.   Well done, 4C!!