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April 2020


Welcome to Grade 1/2

Online Learning



April News


I hope that you are all doing well. Welcome to online learning.


Monday April 6, 2020.


If you were unsuccessful logging into Brightspace, here is today’s work.


Grade 1 and 2


Reading: Read for 20 minutes on Raz-Kids or Epic!

Journal Writing: What did you do over your break? Email the teacher.

Math:

Pablo Picasso Picture - Draw and colour a Picasso picture after watching the video. Then email it to your teacher.


How To Retell A Story

What Is A Character?

What Is A Setting?

Fact and Opinion for Kids

Opinion Writing - Episode 1

Opinion Writing - Episode 2

Opinion Writing - Episode 3

Opinion Writing - Episode 4

Opinion Writing - Episode 5

Opinion Writing - Episode 6

Opinion Writing - Episode 7

Opinion Writing - Episode 8



How To Create A Story Map For Kids


Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 1

Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 2

Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 3

Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 4

Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 5










School Year 2019-2020


Dates to Remember:

Labour Day: September 2, 2019

First Day of School: September 3, 2019

Board Wide PA Day: October 11, 2019

Thanksgiving: October 14, 2019

Board Wide PA Day: November 15, 2019

Board Wide PA Day: December 6, 2019

Christmas Break: December 23 - January 3, 2020

Last day of school is December 20, 2019 School resumes January 6, 2019

PA Day: January 18, 2020

PA Day: February 17, 2020

Family Day: February 15, 2020

March Break: March 16 to 20, 2020

Good Friday: April 10, 2020

Easter Monday: April 13, 2020

Victoria Day: May 18, 2020

PA Day: June 5, 2020

Last Day of School: June 25, 2020

Board Wide PA Day: June 26, 2020




TDSB’s Monthly Character Traits


September: Respect

October: Responsibility

November: Empathy

December: Kindness and Caring

January: Teamwork

February: Fairness

March: Honesty

April: Cooperation

May: Integrity

June: Perseverance



Classroom Rules


  1. 1.Work as a TEAM.

  2. 2.Be RESPONSIBLE.

  3. 3.LISTEN to others.

  4. 4.Be RESPECTFUL to everyone.

  5. 5.Be KIND and HELPFUL.

  6. 6.Do your BEST!



Learning Skills


There are six learning skills and work habits now emphasized throughout Grades 1 to 12 in all Ontario report cards:

Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative and Self Regulation.

Each will be addressed using the following scale:

E - Excellent

G - Good

S - Satisfactory

N - Needs Improvement


Here are some examples of what the learning

skills look like for students.


Responsibility:

  1. •Have I learned my schedule to manage belongings on a daily basis? (lockers, textbooks, gym clothes,...)

  2. •Am I in school every day and on-line?

  3. •Do follow class rules and the school code of behaviour without reminders?

  4. •Do I complete my tasks and hand in work on time without reminders?

  5. •Do I participate in class with active listening and appropriate responses?

  6. •Do I always show respectful behaviour?

  7. •Do I take ownership of my words and actions?

  8. •Do I follow the guidelines for academic honesty?


Organization:

  1. •Do I use my agenda/blog etc. to keep track of information?

  2. •Do I keep my learning materials organized so I can find it easily? (on paper, electronically,...) independently?

  3. •Do I bring back forms/money on time without reminders?

  4. •Do I plan for a due date in order to meet deadlines independently?

  5. •Do I use class time effectively on a daily basis without reminders?


Independent Work:

  1. •Do I follow instructions given by the teacher?

  2. •Do I stay on task during class work time?

  3. •Do I check multiple sources before saying “I don’t know what to do?”

  4. •Do I use the learning goals and success criteria posted in class.

  5. •Do I use the feedback provided by the teacher to improve my work?

  6. •Do I put care into my work that I hand in?


Initiative:

  1. •Do I ask for extra help from the teacher or peers?

  2. •Do I have a good attitude and make good choices?

  3. •Do I begin work right away?

  4. •Do I use various strategies to problem solve?

  5. •Do I help others when I can?

  6. •Do I seek opportunities to learn more?


Self-Regulation:

  1. •Do I express myself appropriately?

  2. •Am I aware of my effect on others? (role model vs distraction)

  3. •Can I recognize my strengths and weaknesses?

  4. •Can I independently monitor my progress against set criteria?

  5. •Can I persevere when challenged? (mistakes are an opportunity for learning)


Collaboration:

  1. •Am I respectful of other people’s opinions and ideas?

  2. •Am I polite?

  3. •Do I share materials with my classmates?

  4. •Do I assume different roles when doing group work, such as leader, encourager and contributor?

  5. •Do I complete my own share of the work?

  6. •Do I work well with others?

  7. •Do I try new things-and work through challenges?

  8. •Do I resolve conflicts positively?



 

Learning Skills and Work Habits

Growth Mindset Video


Let’s Change our Mindset!


Instead of Saying      We will say:

I give up!                   I will keep trying.

I made a mistake!     Mistakes help me learn.

It’s good enough!      Is this my best?

I can’t do this!           What am I missing?

I don’t get it!           I need to try another way.

I’m not good at this!  This will take more time

                                  and effort.


Library


Day 3


The classroom teacher and the librarian will be working together to provide literacy units of interest to the students. Please make sure that your child returns all library books in a timely manner in order for new books to be checked out.



Health Education and Physical Activity


Day 5


Ms. Grossman will be teaching health education and physical activity. Please have your child wear appropriate clothing on gym day. Your child must have shoes that have white soles in order to protect our floors.



Swimming (Pool)


Day 1 & 4


Please ensure that  your child brings the appropriate clothing to swim in the pool. All children are expected to participate.



Music


Mr. Millerd will be teaching music in the music room.


Day 1 & 3



The Arts


Day 5


The Arts include drama, dance and visual arts.



Important

Nutrition Snack Program

Please support our snack program. The cost is $75.00.


Technology


We have one classroom computer and seven iPads. Students are expected to login using their TDSB account. Please make sure that you and your child have read, signed  and returned the internet form to your teacher, in order for your child to use the technology. Digital citizenship is paramount at school, at home and all of the time.



Classroom Birthday Parties

Being a “Sports & Wellness Academy,” we encourage children to make healthy choices. We also strive to be nut free and mindful of the numerous allergies in our classroom. Therefore, in loo of cake, baked goods and food, we are asking you to provide loot bags for the children if you wish to celebrate your child’s birthday within the classroom. Presently, there are 20 students in the class.


Clothing

Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather! We spend time outside every day. Warm weather: hat, jacket, running shoes. Cold weather: boots, winter jacket, snow pants, mittens, and hat. Running shoes are recommended on a daily basis. Please provide indoor shoes for your child. Choose shoes that your child can take on and off by themselves (e.g., velcro fasteners). Please refrain from purchasing black soled shoes, because they tend to mark our gymnasium floors.


Volunteers Wanted - Please call the school if you have any time to help in our classroom.



Our Classroom Needs:

  1. •Kleenex

  2. •Pencils

  3. •Erasers


Thank you for your support!