Monday March 31, 2014

Today's learning tasks:
- Creative Writing Reflection "My Spring Break" + sharing in pairs
- Spelling (new lists) *quiz on Friday*
- gym - hand ball
- S.S./L.A: Green Screen editing (learnign how to add transisitons and sound clips)
- S.S. - adding sound and transitions with partner
- S.S.: video viewing of 'First Nations' Communication', stories, myths and 'Writing on Stone Provincial Park'
- French: les vetements (clotbing) for l'hiver (winter) and l'ete (summer)

Ask your child:
- *tell your child about your family background - where were you born, where were your parents born?  what cultural traditions do you follow?  do you have any hostorical stories to share with your child?
- how to say these clothing words in French:  toque, mittens, jacket, boots, shorts, t-shirt

Homework:
- nightly reading, math facts and spelling practice *quiz on Friday this week
- finish Creative Writing Reflection "My Winter Break' (at least 2 pages in length)
- finish word search and drawings of French les vetements

Reminders:

Bottle Drive Fundraiser

On Saturday April 5^th, Vista Heights School Council will be holding a bottle drive.

Location: Vista Heights School – Parking Lot

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

-Please volunteer your time to help us raise money for school events and activities.

-If you are unable to volunteer please bring your bottles to the school during this time.

-If you would like to donate your bottles, but are unable to transport them, call Joanna and we will arrange pick-up.

*This is a School Council Activity. Parents must attend with their children; the school staff is not responsible for this activity. An adult must be present to pick-up bottles from homes and/or present to give permission for their child to ride in another parent’s vehicle. Parents with trucks are especially needed!

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Phone: Joanna Quinn 403-291-1955

Email Allison Miller allisonmiller77@hotmail.com

 

 

Thursday March 20, 2014

Today's learning tasks:
- gym: gymnastics stations with the other Gr. 3/4 class
- S.S./L.A. - completion of green screen videoing
- Music: assembly video performance + self assessment
- Drama: seasonal skit rehearsals
- Spelling quiz
- Drama: prop preparation & seasonal spring skit performances
- Class meeting: announcement

Ask your child:
- how they think they did on their spelling quiz today
- what book they will enjoy over the break
- how they earned DOJO points this week
- how they enjoyed performing in our seasonal skits this afternoon

Homework:
- nightly reading and math facts practice

Reminders:
- we have a few students and their families that still need to book a conference time to discuss their child's progress.  The online booking system is closed, so please call the office to book a convenient appointment timefor tonight or Friday morning.
- no school tomorrow for conferences, then Spring break.  Classes resume Monday MArch 31st
- ENJOY the break with your family!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Today's Learning Tasks:

Art - We finished our spring season wall-art. Room 4 students were incredibly creative with their designs!

Gym - Movements in gymnastics were reinforced when groups were challenged with various obstacle courses and apparatus.

Science - We completed the final edits on our waste presentations. Our next steps will involve group presentations to demonstrate what they have learned, and we will be created recycling awareness posters to go up around the school.

Alberta Ballet ("Giselle") - Our Grade 4's attended a professional ballet performance at the Jubliee this afternoon. It was an amazing experience. Learn more about the performance by clicking this link.

Ask your child:
- Grade 4's: What was the story of Giselle? What did they enjoy most about the performance?
- What did the add to their "wish list" at the Book Fair today?

Homework:
- nightly reading, math facts and spelling practice (quiz on Thursday this week)

Reminders:
- bring in props for the spring skit performance
- please book online parent/teacher conferences for Thurs eve or Friday morning if you have not already :)

On Saturday April 5^th, Vista Heights School Council will be holding a bottle drive.

Location: Vista Heights School – Parking Lot

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

-Please volunteer your time to help raise money for school events and activities. 

-If you are unable to volunteer please bring your bottles to the school during this time. 

-If you would like to donate your bottles, but are unable to transport them, we will give you a number to call

*This is a School Council Activity. Parents must attend with their children; the school staff is not responsible for this activity.

An adult must be present to pick-up bottles from homes and/or present to give permission for their child to ride in another parent’s vehicle. Parents with trucks are especially needed!

Please save your bottles and cans for April 5th!

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Today's Learning Tasks:

Science - We continued working within google drive on our waste presentations. Tomorrow will be the final day for groups to complete this task. Our next steps will involve group presentations to demonstrate what they have learned, and we will be created recycling awareness posters to go up around the school.

Music - preparations/rehearsal for the spring assembly.

Spring Assembly - Our grade 3's and 4's hosted an amazingly spring assembly today! We shared musical performances, exercise routines, dramatic skits about plant life cycles, spring raps with green screen effects, and findings from our school-wide waste sort. Great job from all who were involved! Thanks to parents and family members who came out to watch.

Art - We finished our day working on our spring wall art, which we hope to display in the school very soon.

Ask your child:
- How did the spring assembly go today? Were they proud to share with the entire school?
- about a family home plan to reduce, reuse and recycle waste
- What "bouquet" did they share with the class?

Homework:
- nightly reading, math facts and spelling practice (quiz on Thursday this week)

Reminders:
- Book fair tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Please bring money if you wish to purchase a book.
- Trip to the Alberta Ballet tomorrow (Grade 4's will be leaving the school at 12:45pm and returning at 2:45pm)
- book online parent/teacher conferences for Thurs eve or Friday morning

On Saturday April 5^th, Vista Heights School Council will be holding a bottle drive.

Location: Vista Heights School – Parking Lot

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

-Please volunteer your time to help raise money for school events and activities. 

-If you are unable to volunteer please bring your bottles to the school during this time. 

-If you would like to donate your bottles, but are unable to transport them, we will give you a number to call

*This is a School Council Activity. Parents must attend with their children; the school staff is not responsible for this activity.

An adult must be present to pick-up bottles from homes and/or present to give permission for their child to ride in another parent’s vehicle. Parents with trucks are especially needed!

Please save your bottles and cans for April 5th!

Monday, March 17, 2014

Happy St. Paddy's day!

Today's Learning Tasks:
- Spelling - new word lists
- Assembly practice: Science (plant life), creative movement
- gym: gymnastics routines at various stations
- Art: flower creations (assembly preparation)
- S.S. - green screen iMovie recordings
- L.A. - picture prompt story writing
- Science: waste in our world video & discussion

Ask your child:
- about a family home plan to reduce, reuse and recycle waste
- about their green screen character

Homework:
- nightly reading, math facts and spelling practice (quiz on Thursday this week)

Reminders:
- assembly tomorrow afternoon - dress snappy, parents welcome, 1pm start
- Wednesday field trip to Ballet *please make sure forms and $2 are in*
- book online parent/teacher conferences for Thurs eve or Friday morning
- bring Spring skit props and costumes (performance Thursday afternoon (parents welcome, 1pm)

On Saturday April 5^th, Vista Heights School Council will be holding a bottle drive.

Location: Vista Heights School – Parking Lot

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

-Please volunteer your time to help raise money for school events and activities. 

-If you are unable to volunteer please bring your bottles to the school during this time. 

-If you would like to donate your bottles, but are unable to transport them, we will give you a number to call

*This is a School Council Activity. Parents must attend with their children; the school staff is not responsible for this activity.

An adult must be present to pick-up bottles from homes and/or present to give permission for their child to ride in another parent’s vehicle. Parents with trucks are especially needed!

Please save your bottles and cans for April 5th!