In PE today, we learned the importance behind the first pass. It is how we pass to our friends that ensures their success. As a peaceful member of our school community it is important that we each work towards our own success and help others to achieve theirs. Using beach balls, students were working on control and aim when passing to their partner so that they could either, head, kick or knee the ball back. We learned that the first pass is important because it allows for our partner to be successful in their attempts to accomplish their goal. Some kids thought it was funny to throw the ball directly at the student, instead of aiming it high to allow for them to get their head, knee or foot under the ball. After practicing, more students began to realize that the key to everyone being successful is working together. We will be revisiting this again in Physical Education, and I look forward to working with and observing more and more groups working together so that each member can kick, head, knee and throw the ball with success. Ask your child to share with you what they learned from PE today.
In math, we did a quick review of adding 9 and adding 10 to numbers and then looked to see if their was a pattern or rule that we could use to help us be successful. Students recognized that knowing how to add 10 to a number helps them when adding 9. Students were proud to come up and share with the class what they did. We then discussed how if you know how to apply this thinking to adding 9 or 10 then we can apply it when adding larger numbers. For example, if students are given
9+8=
they can think
9+8= 9 is close to 10,it needs 1 more (from the 8) so
10+7=17,
so
9+8=17
we can then use this for larger numbers such as
39+8=
they can think
39 is close to 40, it needs 1 more (from the 8) so
40+7=47
so
39+8=37.
This was just one of the strategies the kids discussed today. There are many different ways, but it is important for the kids to recognize that there are many patterns in numbers and patterns in math, and that they build off what they already know to tackle something that they may not know how to at first.
We then worked on "How Many Ways?" where students got to choose from one of three different numbers and then decide and record this number in different ways. Students could use pictures, numbers or words to show their thinking. Ask your child to share with you the number they chose and some examples of what they did. The numbers they were able to choose from were:
38 120 259.
In writing, most students finished writing their essays about who their hero is. It was great to hear some students adding humour to the super powers and strengths of their heros!! Tomorrow we will have more time for students to read their writing to a partner and then share with the class if they want!
Important Information:
-FUN LUNCH forms are now going to be done online. A letter went home today, as well as in the Monday Morning Message that was emailed out by the school. This letter gives you instructions and an explanation on what you have to do in order to register. If you have any questions, please email me. Once you have registered and logged in, you will find that the first two fun lunches are up!!
-Family Science Fun Night!
WHO? Students,
staff and families of Cranston School
WHAT? A
celebration of National Science and Technology Week (No cost
to participate)
WHEN? Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE? Cranston
School gymnasium
WHY? The
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) invites
students, staff and families of Cranston School to join them in celebrating National
Science and Technology Week. Engineers and geoscientists have planned an
evening of fun, hands-on science for the whole family. Test your skill at
building towers, boats and other structures. Make some GAK, and color wheels.
Check out the “strong” eggs and many other demonstrations, activities and
challenges. Enter the draw for science prizes.
Come, experience and explore the wonders of
science that engineers and geoscientists use to make so many things possible in
our everyday lives.
Homework:
Parents: Fun Lunch forms, Picture Day Forms, and Terry Fox Pledge Forms.
Students: Read for 15-30 minutes, and record on a piece of paper, you will get your new home reading log for the Month of October TOMORROW!!!
Question for the Blog:
Yesterday, you mentioned the book you were reading at home. What is your favorite part of the story you are reading and why?
