Math learning in room 26

Ms. Stevens is wrapping up her first teaching block and we sure are going to miss her!  She taught a super fun unit on shapes in math and the students got to participate in great activities to help them learn.  They did a shape scavenger hunt, games, and even got to build 3D shapes out of marshmallows! 

Building 3D shapes!

Reviewing during math centres!

Science Dioramas

In November, we made dioramas after researching a plant or animal that we were interested in.  Last week we got to present them to the class.  We found out what our subjects eat, what eats them, where they live and all about the adaptations that help them to survive.


Check out our slideshow!

3-2-1- Update by: Katie

This week at school was awesome!!!!

One thing I learned was shapes in math. We learned where sides and vertices were on the shapes. One thing I liked about math was learning new shapes. Even learning and remembering how much sides and vertices they have. In art we are doing snowman snapshot art. It is so much fun! In music and choir we are practicing Christmas concert songs. In the computer lab we are typing stories with Mrs. Dent Scarcello.  They are about when I woke up I was an ANIMAL!! In science we are sharing are dioramas. In are dioramas the grade 3s are making a plant out of clay and grade 4s are making an animal out clay it is a lot of fun!!!!!! And in gym we are doing racquet ball.

3-2-1 By: Zidane

This week at school was fantastic! One thing I learned was more about the book called “The Witches”. The part the whole class is reading right now is when all these witches get turned into mice by a boy in a hotel and now the boy is back at home, the part the class left off was when he wanted to know how long he would live because HE turned into a mouse. Another thing I learned was how to sketch a haunted house. It’s a very nice house and you start off with making two big rooms, then you make windows, doors, a roof, and some final touches. One other thing I learned was how to play a game called “Kakooma”. It’s a big math game; you play by making an answer with groups of numbers. One thing I enjoyed this week was sketching a haunted house. It was fun sketching it because my house was REALLY nice and I also liked it because I don’t really sketch haunted houses. Another thing I enjoyed this week was playing the game “Kakooma with the whole class because when there was an answer in the game the whole class would say it out loud, I also enjoyed the Halloween party. I enjoyed it because I wait every year for Halloween and then I get candy and I can party! One goal I have for this week is to save as most candy as I can from Halloween!

Halloween 2015

We had a fantastic Halloween celebration yesterday!  We celebrated all afternoon with a costume parade in the gym, snacks and a movie!  It was a great day!  I hope everyone has a great time trick-or-treating tonight!  Be safe out there!

Check out our awesome slideshow!

3-2-1 Update by: Kate

This week at school was another 4-day week. It wasn’t as fun as all the other weeks.  It wasn’t as fun because I fractured my collarbone last Thursday. One thing I learned this week was balancing equations on the board its fun when we do it on the board because you can show the class what you can do. 

Another thing I learned was how to say your birthday in French 'mon anniversaire.' Mine is deux janvier. One last thing I learned was old tom white on recorder it’s harder when I only have one hand but I tried my best!!! 

One thing I enjoyed was sketching Vampires, black cats and bats. One last thing I enjoyed was doing writers workshop, it’s when you can write about anything you want. I wrote about my dog Coco. Another thing I want to add is when the whole class including Ms. Dodds were laughing because Maliky made a really funny face none of us could stop laughing it was so funny!!!!! One goal for myself this week is to keep trying and don’t let my arm bring me down from what I want to do.

Fall, A poem by Kaneisha

Fall

By Kaneisha

Fall leaves

Red, yellow, orange

Crunching leaves 

falling from the sky!!!

One dark Halloween

we go TRICK-OR TREATING!!!

Halloween is fun on the 31^st

Trick-or-treat

smell my feet

give me something good to eat

not too big not too small

just the size of Montreal!!!!

PLEASE HAVE A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN!!

321 Update by: Timothy

              3-2-1 Update: Oct 13-16

This week at school was good.

One thing I learned was how to play old tom white on recorder. It was fun.

Another thing I learned was how to write a poem. I wrote my own poem.

One last thing I learned was how to sketch a bat. I made a bat family.

One thing I enjoyed was recess. I liked recess.

Another thing I enjoyed was counting bags. We went to the library and counted bags.

My goal for this week is to get five people to smile at me.

To reach my goal, I will be kind.

321-By: Mikaela

                 3-2-1 weekly update

This week at school was short, fun and also a bit busy.

One thing I learned was the Canada map, the provinces, territories and capital cities. We also did a puzzle in computer.

Another thing I learned were lots of new juicy words to use in my fall poem. I used most of the words and they made my fall poem sound better!

One last thing I learned was the song called Brave it’s a really nice song.

One thing I enjoyed was having PJ day! I was excited that morning. (That’s future.)

One last thing I enjoyed was art. I enjoyed art because we were doing lots of fun things and we were making our name tags!

My goal for this week is to read and finish at least 1 2 or 3 books or chapter books.

to reach my goal I will make sure I will read!

Bag Up MB!

Our school is participating once again in Bag up Manitoba!  This project has diverted over 6 million plastic bags from landfills since 2008 and turns trash into usable items like: Frisbees, bird houses, planter boxes and benches for schools. This year, the participation prize is a garden box, made from recycled plastic, from TREX!  We could sure use that at BHS!

Start sending in your bags!

Plastic items accepted:

• grocery bags
• retail bags
• newspaper sleeves
• produce bags
• bread bags
• ice bags
• bubble wrap
• case over wrap
• pellet bags
• salt bags
• dry cleaning bags
• re-sealable food bags
• cereal bags

3-2-1 Sept 21-25 By: Cameron

This week was AWESOME. I learned a game called sink or swim.  We used addition.

Another thing I learned was how to have a French conversation.

One last thing I learned was about maps and I found all the places we needed to find.

One thing I enjoyed was listening to “The Witches” because they aree coo coo.

Another thing I enjoyed was hanging out with my friends and playing grounders.  I enjoyed this because they are super nice to me and they’re always there for me. 

A goal for this week is to run lots of laps for Terry Fox.  I will run at friend’s homes since I can’t be there.  

Terry Fox Run! By: Rhyann

The Terry fox run!

The Terry Fox Run is where we run for Terry. The whole school runs. Grade 4 and 5 are helpers to run with k and 1.  We ran on Friday and it was hot that day. It was fun to run with the school. Everyone brought in a dollar. The schools goal is $275.00. If your kid has not brought in a dollar please bring one in.  Thank you!

Rhyann!

We ran hard on Friday to support friends and family in the Terry Fox Run!

Back to School Presentations

During the first two weeks of school, the students shared their "Me Bags."  In these bags, they collected 5 things that tell the story of who they are.  They collected pictures, toys, games, musical items, books, you name it!  All of their items were presented to the class to let us get to know each other in a different way.  We learned about our classmates' families, pets, what activities they like and places they've traveled to.  It was a great way to introduce ourselves and we learned a lot of interesting details about everyone.  Great job on your first presentation grade 3s and 4s.  You were all so confident and well-spoken!  I can't wait for future presentations in room 26!

Check out the slideshow to see the students with all their important things from their Me Bags!

mebags - Kizoa Video Maker

Welcome to Room 26!

Well, September is already half-way over and here we are back to school!  Our first 3 days were a whirlwind of excitement.  We really jammed a lot into 3 days!  I was delighted to meet my new class of grade 3s and 4s and can already say that we're going to have a great year!  I have so many kind and considerate students and can't wait to get to know each one of them better. 

On this blog we'll post student writing, classroom happenings and information on fundraisers or events.  Make sure you click to follow by e-mail on the right-hand toolbar so you don't miss any of our exciting posts! 

Introducing...room 26 2016-2016!  (Well, most of us anyway!)

 


                                             Aren't they an awesome-looking bunch?!

Below my picture (top left) you'll notice another teacher.  This is Ms. Stevens and she's joining our class this year as a student-teacher as she finishes her final year of Education.  We're so happy to have her!    

Room 26 Has TALENT!!

Today was The Variety Showcase, a talent show at BHS, and we had 5 brave classmates that participated!  Way to go Rebecca, Madison, Adrianna, Jace and Carter.  It definitely takes a lot of courage to get up in front of the whole school.  You are all so talented and I'm glad you shared one of your talents with us!!

Stonewall Quarry Park Field Trip!

Our class visited Stonewall Quarry Park last week to learn about rocks and fossils.  We first did some learning in the classroom, then into the interpretive museum and from there we toured the limestone kilns and did some fossil hounding!  It was a great day!  Check out our slideshow!

321 June 15-19 by Carter W.

  This week at school was AWESOME!! One thing I learned was in science we went on a field trip. It was about rocks and minerals when I went for a rock hunt I found fossils. And we also did acting. Another thing I learned was in gym we played a game it was called soccer baseball. I got run it was AW ESOME!!!

One last thing I learned was in in art we sketched a Dragon.  I did really well.  It was fun because I did super well. One thing I enjoyed was the hunt because my friend ate limestone. It was funny. One last thing I learned was in little buddies. My buddy was AWESOME!! My goal for next week is reading because it’s fun. I will do this by reading every day.

Mikaela's Birthday 3-2-1

Mikaela's Mom brought us all Slurpees!!

This week at school was awesome because of my birthday!

One thing I learned was head and shoulders knees and toes in French. It was so easy for me but maybe not for the others. I thought I did well so I gave myself a star!

Another thing I learned was how to draw a chicken. It was very hard for me. Can you believe that I couldn’t even draw a chicken on my birthday?

One last thing I learned was how to play a game called Black hole. The way we played was you kind of throw and it lands on a number and you take away that number from 200.

One thing I enjoyed was my birthday! I turned 9. Now there is no more car seat for me!

I liked it because my birthday finally came!

Another thing I enjoyed was revising “Imogene’s Antlers.”

I enjoyed this because we were making another storybook of it!

My goal for this week is to read a lot and finish at least 2 books.

To reach my goal I will read a lot at home and at school!

Deer Meadow Farms Reflections

Deer Meadow Farms Field Trip Reflection by Kaitlyn

Something I want to tell my mom and dad about is…that the bunnies looked like Twilight (my cousin’s bunny).

I was most surprised that they made a brace for the goat’s legs.

My top 3 favourite things:

1.  I liked the bunnies because they were soft, cute, fun nice and a lot of things.

2. I like the bull because he was cute and fun. He also liked to cuddle which I liked!

3. I liked all the animals because I like animals!

Reflection by Michael

Something I want to tell the bull, Jimmy, about is…that I had a good time with him.

I was most surprised that bulls were cute.

My top 3 favourite things:

My bull Jimmy was my favourite because he was so cute and cuddly.

2. I thought it was cool that the chickens eat rocks to help form the shell on eggs.

3. Another thing I thought was cool and cute were the bunnies.  They were super soft and small.

Deer Meadow Farms

We had an awesome time at Deer Meadow Farms yesterday, even in the rain!  Here are the pictures from our day.  Next week a student will write a blog post all about our trip!

All about our IBL research by: Mikaela

IBL Research

These past 10 weeks or so we have been doing some research on regions for the grade 4s and countries for the grade 3s.
Our first/1^st step was to fill out a paper with the books to see what region or what country we wanted to do!

Our second/2^nd step was to pick what country or region we wanted to research to do so I picked Cuba but no one else picked Cuba.

Our third/3^rd step was to do LOTS of research in our books.  We took jot notes and also used Google to find information.

Our fourth/4^th step was to write it on a big piece of paper. We did the climate, plants and animals and important places for the grade 3s. I don’t know about the grade 4s.

Our fifth/5^th step was to type it on the computer. We are also still doing it!

Our sixth/6^th and last step is to make our poster and presentation. Thanks for reading my blog post!

By: Mikaela.

3-2-1 May 4-8 By: Carter B.

This week at school was so awesome!

One thing I learned was how to equalize fractions. Please ask more about it.

Another thing I learned from a science demonstrator named Roberto, was that putting someone’s hand in warm water while they sleep will make them pee! I really want to do it to someone!

One last thing I learned is more about acid rain. Acid rain seems pretty badL.

One thing I enjoyed was having a myth busters presentation!

I liked it because we played 2 games!

Another thing I enjoyed was little buddies well… I would have enjoyed it but I had to leave.

My goal for this week is to do that hand in the warm water peeing trick on someone!

321 By: Braden

3-2-1 Update: Apr 27-May 1

This week at school 1 was long.

One thing I learned was equivalent fractions on the iPads.  We did lessons and questions.

Another thing I learned was about recycling from Dylan and that we should all recycle and about acid rain from Iain and Avery.

One last thing I learned was lots of multiplication facts like 100x10=1000

One thing I enjoyed was gym it was AWESOME!!!!! I liked it because we played ten second tag.

Another thing I enjoyed was math games.  I enjoyed this because it was really funny + awesome.

My goal for this week is to finish the series of “Amulet” again.

I will do this by reading all week. 

30x30 Nature Challenge

Our class is super excited to participate in the David Suzuki 30x30 Nature Challenge!  The challenge is to spend 30 minutes a day in nature, for 30 days!


David is challenging every individual, workplace, or class to get out into nature.  Did you know that children today spend less time outdoors than any other generation in human history (right from his website)?  Studies show that being in nature increases creativity and problem solving abilities and can reduce stress!

Our class is going to work hard to get out and enjoy nature as much as possible.  Sometimes we'll reflect on our earth and nature during recesses but other times we'll take our learning outside.  What an interesting classroom the outdoors is, with so much to discover!  We'll take time to read, write, draw, think, and investigate outside.   

Visit the link http://30x30.davidsuzuki.org/  to learn all about it!

Happy Earth Day!

We've been doing a lot of things to bring awareness to Earth Day over the last couple of weeks.  We've been researching environmental topics, writing Earth Day Haikus (will share some at a later date!) and today we got more hands on...we picked up garbage!

We focused on our school yard and picked up lots of litter that has found its way there.  Great job room 26 and thanks for your enthusiasm!

Earth Day Heroes! 

321 Apr 13-17 By: Avery

3-2-1

This week was fun.

One thing I learned was how to sketch a boy. It is hard for me.  The hardest part was his legs.

Another thing I learned was “We are One” in music.  It’s okay and it’s my favourite song from all year.                                                                                                                        
One last thing I learn was spring clothing.  It’s fun but it’s hard because I can’t remember all of it but I’ll get the hang of it.

One thing I enjoyed was gym because we played hand ball. It’s fun but I want to play shooter but we rotate.

One last thing I enjoyed was the Jets assembly because we got to go on TV but I was at the back so I did not get to go on TV.  One thing I want to get better at is my spelling.    

Decorah Eagles

The Decorah Eagles are back!  And live streaming from their home in Iowa. I caught site of these little guys in Mrs. Tresoor's class and I've found the link so we'll be able to watch them grow, too!

Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

Go Jets Go!!

We made the news!

Because at BHS we show such great team spirit in support of our Jets, CTV news came to film us in action this morning.  In this spirit, we are allowed to shout "TRUE NORTH" on play-off game days and we also have been watching and learning Ace Burpee's Jets Playoff Anthem which you can view here!

Decked out in Jets gear or white!

Go Jets Go!

Woo hoo!

To watch the news clip, click on the link >> CTV News Link

Baby Bats!

For a class read aloud, we read "Silverwing" by Kenneth Oppel.  We are now on the next book in the series called, "Sunwing."  These books follow a silverwing bat named Shade on many exciting adventures.  Through reading these books, we've learned a lot about bats and their habitats and their adaptations.  For example, how they use echolocation to "see" with their ears.

We've all developed an interest in bats so when I stumbled across an Australian website for a bat orphanage, I was excited.  Today we checked out the photos and video of baby bats being cared for by humans.  We decided to share the link with you all so you could share in the cuteness!  Click HERE to enjoy.

image from http://higherperspectives.com/bat-orphanage/

Good-bye Emmalee!

Bye Em!!

Today we sadly had to say good-bye to Emmalee as she moves onto a new school.  We all took time to wish her well and wish her luck.  To send her off we enjoyed ice-cream sandwiches-yum!  We'll miss you Em, but I know you'll have no problem meeting new friends and being just as AWESOME at your new school.  Keep in touch!

GROUP HUG!!

321 March 23-27 By: Zidane

This week at school was good. One thing I learned was a very new note on recorder called “C” note. I really like that new note because it’s a note that you use only one finger with.  It’s higher than the first note and I didn’t know there were more notes with only one finger and now I do!

One other thing I learned was how to sketch an Easter bunny.  It was cute because it was holding a basket around flowers and I really liked the whiskers! One last thing I learned was how to find perimeter and area of a shape. Perimeter is the measurement around a shape and area is space covering the inside

One thing I enjoyed this week was a silver sneaker in gym. Our class earns silver sneaker by earning points by doing well in gym and following the rules. Also every class can earn silver sneaker! Once there are 100 points we can have silver sneaker in gym. So when we have a gym class our whole class can go into the equipment room and choose anything in there and play with it.

One last thing I enjoyed was activity day that we had on Wednesday. Activity day is a day that every class gets to go around the school with a group that the teachers choose. So then when it starts you do activities your group map says to do. I enjoyed that because my group got to do some “fun” activities. One goal I have for this week is to read more books. I will do this by finding good books to read!

                                                                                        By: Zidane M.

3-2-1 March 16-20 By: Kami

This week at school was fun and busy.

One thing I learned was how to draw a leprechaun. It was fun but hard. I love doing art. When I do it I get so pumped up!!!!!!

Another thing I learned was how to do value in sketching. I love sketching.

One last thing I learned was how to say new French words. French is AWESOME!!!

One thing I enjoyed was going to the tumbling rally for gymnastics. It was really, really cool and awesome.

I liked it because you get to do all kinds of cartwheels and somersaults and angel rolls and things like that. It is cool.

Another thing I enjoyed was starting “Sunwing.” It’s really good.

I enjoyed this because I find these books interesting.

My goal for this week is to read 30 mins after I pack my lunch.

To reach my goal, I will find better space in my time for reading. I LOVE  READING.  It’s so AWESOME!!!

321 March 9-13 by: MacKenzie

This week at school was wet.

 One thing I learned was in French I learned two French songs.

Another thing I learned was how to tell time.

One last thing I learned was how to do clover art.

One thing I enjoyed was doing the clover art! I liked it because it was really fun and I think mine was really beautiful after it was dry.

Another thing I enjoyed was winning gold at the music festival. It was really exciting because it was the first time my class won gold.

My goal for this week is to get faster at writing and typing.  I will do by practicing.

3-2-1 Update: Feb 23-27 By: Kaitlyn

This week at school was good and really fun.

One thing I learned was how to play “ice age” in music. I like it because I like recorder.  Another thing I learned was the end of “trolls”. I like it because it is a great song. One last thing I learned was what wolf ears means in silver wing. Shade thought it meant a real wolf but it was really two mountains.

One thing I enjoyed was the assembly.  I liked it because it was really good. I had a part in it. I got to say a reading quote. Another thing I enjoyed was having little buddies.  I enjoyed this because Mackenzie is my partner.

My goal is to practise multiplication this week. I will do this by practising at home.  

Guest Reader!

How lucky are we?  To further celebrate I Love to Read month, we had Megan Batchelor from Global News came to read to our, and Ms. Davis' classes today! She read us two books:

Great listeners!

 They were both excellent books and I think we'd all recommend them!

Megan Batchelor

 Afterwards, she let us ask questions about her job at Global.  We learned that she wakes up at 3:00a.m. to go to work!  We also learned that she has naps during the day (we would, too!).  She has lots of practicing and preparation to do before she reads the news for 3 hours every morning. She has a very interesting and fun job!  I'm sure a few of us would like to have that job someday.

 Thank you to Megan for coming to read to us today!!

I Love to Read

Today rooms 26 and 27 hosted our I Love to Read Assembly.  We shared all the usual things at the assembly but additionally we shared some great quotes about reading and a song prepared by the 3s and 4s called "I Love to Read."  I even had the chance to read the finished progressive stories to the whole school!  How interesting to see how they all turned out!  I think they were pretty funny and very wacky!

Our 2 MCs did a fantastic job!

And here are our quote readers ready in the front row!  Great job guys!

D.E.A.R.

We ended our assembly with a full school D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read).  It was great to see everyone enjoying their books at the same time.


Great job today everyone!

3-2-1 Update: Feb 2-6 By: Coen

This week at school was busy.

One thing I learned was how to play Monster Math Munch (MMM).There are four monsters. I was the red monster. The first person that gets the cookie first wins.

Another thing I learned was how to round to the nearest ten. So if you round 55 it goes to 60. And if you are rounding 278 it’s 280.

One last thing I learned was how to do Heart Art in art. The inside of my heart is going to be cool colors, and on the outside warm colors.

One thing I enjoyed was the mini curling tournament. My team played 2 games. The people on my team were Sam, Me, Aidan and Carter W.

I liked it because after our games we got to go inside and watch movies.

Another thing I enjoyed was Hats off to reading! But I forgot to wear a hat! L One person even wore a hockey helmet!

I didn’t enjoy this because I forgot to wear a hat.LLLLLL

My goal for this week is spending more time with my family.

I will do this by playing board games, making stuff, etc.

I love to Read Month is Here!

Hello February and hello I Love to Read Month!  We're excited to celebrate reading with more activities and fun than usual.  We've sent home the Reading Bingo seen below.  As a student completes any activity, they need a parent or guardians initials.  Once they get row they can check in with Mrs. Dent Scarcello in the library on Fridays to collect a prize.  Good luck!

We are also celebrating Spirit Days every Friday for the month of February.  They are:

And if you haven't entered the Jets contest as seen in a previous post, please do!  Our class will be thrilled if we get chosen!

3-2-1 Update: Jan 26-30 By: Jace

This week at school was REALLY BUSY.

One thing I learned was how to sketch a dog/puppy.

Another thing I learned was aboriginal foods/and what they use for winter and we learned if the aboriginal need to travel to places they need to have all lot of wooden canoes.

One last thing I learned was multiplication estimating and using rounding math.

One thing I enjoyed was at gym we did a game called train track  and Yoshi’s Island. I liked it because it gets me energized.

Another thing I enjoyed was our book silver wing I LOVE THIS CHAPTER IT IS CALLED GOTH YAY. I enjoyed this because it is an educational book .

My goal for this week is to read more. I will do this by reading at home.

By: Jace

3-2-1- Update: Jan 19-23 By: Sam

This week was awesome and fun.

One thing I learned was when Ms Dodds was reading silver wing.  This week Shade met someone named Marina. I love the book

Another thing I learned was multiplication in math.  And we did problem solving with the I PADS!!! It was fun.

One last thing I learned art with Ms Kulyk.  I made a beaver.  I really enjoyed it.

One thing I enjoyed was in gym we played curling.  It’s really fun to slide on the ice.

Another thing I enjoyed was French.  We did a test on the book “la neige.”

One goal I have for this week gym. I’d like to get better at curling.

Day of Pink

We are supporting Day of Pink in April this year once again!  On April 8th we will stand for respect and kindness and show our support by wearing pink.

We have the option to order the new Day of Pink t-shirt again this year for only $5.00!!  It's a new design, but the same message.


Orders need to be in by Jan 27th so make sure to get yours in!

Visit the Red cross link to learn more about day of pink by clicking HERE.

3-2-1 Update: Jan 12-16 By: Sierra

          This week at school was awesome and busy.

One thing I learned was how to read a book in French it’s called “La neige.” It was easy but there were some hard words in the book. We got partners, my partner was Jace.

Another thing I learned was about Courage (Bear) and Respect (Buffalo).We also watched a video called “Sea Wolf”, it was about a Courage and Respect. One last thing I learned was how to sketch a panda. Everyone was really good at it, but it was hard.

One thing I enjoyed was gym we did indoor and outdoor curling. The indoor curling was short but fun and the outdoor curling was long and cold but it was very fun. Another thing I enjoyed was ELA we are reading a book called “Silverwing”, it’s about a “Silverwing” bat named Shade and they have to go to Hibernaculum and Shade is going to meet his brothers.

One  last thing I enjoyed was music. We did a song called “Trolls”, but we didn’t learn it yet but I can’t wait! One goal I have is to raise my hand more in French class. I will do this by next week.

                               By Sierra

Jets: Reading Takes Flight 2015

To celebrate I Love to Read month, the Jets "Reading Takes Flight" contest is upon us once again!

This year they're looking for the "Top 5" reasons why our class would like to host a Winnipeg Jets player to come and read in February.

We can submit as a class, but we can also submit as individuals for more chances to win!  Please head to the Jets link by clicking here and submit an application with your parents help.

How great would it be to win this year?!