We made it! Last day of school for students.
Have a Lovely Holiday!
Reminder:
Classes resume on January 4, 2021
Online learning from January 4th - 8th, 2021
In-person learning from January 11th, 2021
Wow! It's hard to believe we have come to the last week of school before the winter break! It's been such an interesting school year so far.
We started discussing "The rights of a child" in room 6. Explain to a family member some of the rights you believe to be the most important ones.
Homework:
Mathletics 15 mins
Reminders:
It's our spirit week. Wear Red and Green outfit tomorrow
Wednesday: Ugly sweater
Thursday: Pajama Day
Another amazing week of learning has come to an end. What was your most memorable learning moment this week? What was one thing you learned that is going to stick with you?
In Social Studies we have been working on our Ted Harrison inspired landscape drawings. Share with your family some of the techniques you learned from Mr. Harrison!
Homework:
Mathletics for 15 minutes.
Reminders:
Monday - Wear your favourite socks!
Tuesday - Wear red and green!
Wednesday - Wear an ugly sweater!
Thursday - Pajama Day!
Friday - NO SCHOOL
This week we completed a Ted Harrison inspired art piece during Social Studies. For these art pieces, we found landscape pictures of our regions we are studying online, printed them and glued them in our Thought Journals. We sketched the horizon lines of our landscape pictures and then we added colour in the unique style of Ted Harrison. The image on the right shows an example of what this artistic style looks like.
Homework:
Mathletics for 15 minutes.
Now that you have decided on your favourite type of play and reasons to back up your opinion, how do your reasons connect to the different types of wellness? We have been completing some online research to find these connections. Share any connections you have made between your type of play and wellness with a family member.
Homework:
Mathletics for 15 minutes.
We are continuing to dive deeper into our regions for the Amazing Race. During Leg #2, you were tasked with finding an artist that creates artwork specific to your region and to sketch a landscape picture following the style of that artist. Which artist did you choose? Why? Share with a family member.
Homework:
Mathletics for 15 minutes.
Our Amazing Race Canada learning continues. Teach a member of your family your knowledge about the landforms, weather and natural resources of your region.What is one of the most important landmarks for you? Why?
Homework:
Mathletics for 15 minutes.
Our reading continues of the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. What new insights have you learned about the setting of this novel? Share with a member of your family who is your favorite character and why?
Homework:
Mathletics for 15 minutes.
A very special thank you goes out to each member of our Vista Heights learning family, including our fabulous Room 5 and 6 students and thei...