Agendas:

Hi parents!

Today we began our multiplication and division unit. Please note that we do not focus on multiplication facts (times tables) in Grade 2, rather on building the concept that multiplication is the combining of equal groups to make one large group, and division is splitting up one large group into smaller, equal groups. We also use the idea that multiplication is really repeated addition (4 x 3 = 12 is also 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 or 4 + 4 + 4). Be sure to use these ideas in your conversations at home- shopping and using money is a great place to start! We completed the Krispy Kreme donut math problem to get us thinking about equal groups, and you can see the link {HERE}!

Finally, we brainstormed all the things that are created by God, and will use these lists further throughout the week.

Happy Friday!

Today, we were working hard at representing addition and subtraction equations with pictures and symbols. We used our interactive notebooks to make a flip book of examples. Take a look at some of our excellent work!

Today we also read the story, The Name Jar. We will use this as part of our Fully Alive religion work next week. Our focus will be on sensitivity of feelings, and acceptance of diversity. You can find the video of the book on YouTube {HERE}

You can find a copy of our weekly newsletter {HERE}

This week, on Remembrance day, we learned about the history of Winnie the Pooh, and how this bear is related to Canada's military history.

You can see a CTV News video about the history of Winnie the Pooh {HERE}

You can also see an additional reading {HERE}

Hello parents!

We enjoyed a beautiful Remembrance Day assembly today with prayers, songs and symbolic gifts brought up to the altar. Our class made a lovely cross decorated with poppies with Mme Holmes. We also continued our liturgy experience in class by having our first official liturgy. We learned about how families can be very diverse, and we learned that a family is made up of people who love and support one another, and who enjoy spending time together. Our job for tonight was to promise one thing that we would do to show our love and appreciation for everyone at home. Look out for our acts of kindness!

Agendas:
-Our youngest/only students received a dark green letter outlining our class' responsibilities for our Christmas grocery drive. Our class will bring in rice, pasta, canned vegetables, paper towels, and ketchup. Donations will be greatly appreciated to help those in need this holiday season!
-Pizza day tomorrow; please remember to bring extra snacks!

Hello parents!

Today we were back as secret agent spies, and putting our spy skills to work with our descriptive writing! We secretly observed one classmate throughout the day, and recorded our observations in full sentences. We then had fun guessing at who was spying on us, with some surprising results! Tomorrow we will be reading L'agent Secret story in class, and a copy will come home for your child to share with you! 

Secret Agent Math!

Today we were sneaky spies on the case of the trickiest math problems, in an attempt to save the world from the terrible word problem! We understood that solving a case requires us to use pictures and words in addition to calculations when showing our work. We made sure to explain our thinking, because that is more important than simply a correct answer! We used our Top Secret spy portfolios as well as our cool soy gadgets to solve our problems. We will be using our spy skills tomorrow with our SCOOT! math, and some spying for our descriptive writing! 

Happy Friday!

You can find a copy of our weekly newsletter {HERE}.

Agendas:
-Wear all black on Monday for "Spy Day"
-Complete Extreme Pita orders online

I look forward to meeting with all of you next week for our Parent-Teacher interviews!