Remembrance Day Assembly
We are having our Remembrance Day Assembly this Friday at 10:15am. Please bring any Poppy donations to school this week and wear your service club uniforms on Friday for the Assembly.
Oct 25
This week we started exploring some of our shape and space outcomes for grade 4. We started by looking at understanding the concept of
congruency and symmetry. Then we learned about area and perimeter of
regular and irregular 2-D
shapes.
For writing, we examined how to use a graphic organizer to help organize our writing. We did two "How to" writing pieces to help show the importance of sequential order in writing. We also looked at word choice when writing as we made a haiku poem about Fall.
To go along with our Fall haiku, we explored some watercolour techniques. We made a Fall leaf piece using a dry brush, wet brush and salt application. To outline the leaves we used permanent markers and wax crayons.
In science we did some research looking at the life cycle of some common materials. Each student was responsible for creating a flow chart that demonstrates the cycle of the product they choose.
For writing, we examined how to use a graphic organizer to help organize our writing. We did two "How to" writing pieces to help show the importance of sequential order in writing. We also looked at word choice when writing as we made a haiku poem about Fall.
To go along with our Fall haiku, we explored some watercolour techniques. We made a Fall leaf piece using a dry brush, wet brush and salt application. To outline the leaves we used permanent markers and wax crayons.
In science we did some research looking at the life cycle of some common materials. Each student was responsible for creating a flow chart that demonstrates the cycle of the product they choose.
Classroom Update
Here is a quick look at what we have been learning about in the classroom...
In Math, we have been learning to represent, compare, and order numbers to 10 000, pictorially and symbolically. We have been using base 10 blocks to construct and show to concept of regrouping in addition. We took a close look at Pascal's triangle and looked for patterns. We have been learning to identify, describe and extend patterns using tables and charts.
In ELA, we have been focusing on visualization in reading and writing. When reading we are trying to picture the story like it is a movie in our head. For writing, we are learning to use more descriptive word to help paint a picture for the reader.
In Science, we have been learning about Waste and Our World. We have been exploring humans impact on the environment through waste. We have identified different types of waste and how we can recycle different types of packaging.
In Social Studies, we have been learning about the different regions of Alberta. We looked at what each region looks like and what resources are available in each part of the province. We were lucky to have some artifacts for Ft. Calgary in class last week. These artifacts were from different Aboriginal peoples. We looked at the artifacts and learned about each piece looking at what the item was made of and what purpose the item was used for.
In Math, we have been learning to represent, compare, and order numbers to 10 000, pictorially and symbolically. We have been using base 10 blocks to construct and show to concept of regrouping in addition. We took a close look at Pascal's triangle and looked for patterns. We have been learning to identify, describe and extend patterns using tables and charts.
In ELA, we have been focusing on visualization in reading and writing. When reading we are trying to picture the story like it is a movie in our head. For writing, we are learning to use more descriptive word to help paint a picture for the reader.
In Science, we have been learning about Waste and Our World. We have been exploring humans impact on the environment through waste. We have identified different types of waste and how we can recycle different types of packaging.
In Social Studies, we have been learning about the different regions of Alberta. We looked at what each region looks like and what resources are available in each part of the province. We were lucky to have some artifacts for Ft. Calgary in class last week. These artifacts were from different Aboriginal peoples. We looked at the artifacts and learned about each piece looking at what the item was made of and what purpose the item was used for.
What a great week!
This week sure did fly by. We had an amazing time at The Glenbow museum. We spent the morning creating poems from a chosen painting. Then we became artists as we assembled a mixed media piece by doing a rotation of sensory tables. We used our sense of sight, touch, smell and hearing to explore art expression. In the afternoon, we learned about the Blackfoot language and culture. Our guide shared lots of information about First Nation beliefs and values.
Grade 4 Curriculum overview
Here is the grade 4 curriculum at a glance.
https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/gradeataglance/grade4.pdf
Here you can find a more detailed overview of all the learning outcomes we will be covering this year.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/ProgramsOfStudy.aspx?lang=en
https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/gradeataglance/grade4.pdf
Here you can find a more detailed overview of all the learning outcomes we will be covering this year.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/ProgramsOfStudy.aspx?lang=en
Week 4
We had a busy week with the Terry Fox Run, picture day and our first class guest presentation.
In Math, we continued to explore increasing patterns through uses of manipulatives and mental math.
In Writing, we worked on our fiction stories and did some response writing.
In Science, we took a closer look at natural waste. We discussed decomposers and started an experiment to see if organic matter would decompose faster in soil or out of soil... we will find out next week.
In Social Studies, we learned about the six regions of Alberta as we looked to see whether these regions would be suitable for a new town.
In Math, we continued to explore increasing patterns through uses of manipulatives and mental math.
In Writing, we worked on our fiction stories and did some response writing.
In Science, we took a closer look at natural waste. We discussed decomposers and started an experiment to see if organic matter would decompose faster in soil or out of soil... we will find out next week.
In Social Studies, we learned about the six regions of Alberta as we looked to see whether these regions would be suitable for a new town.
Orange Shirt Day
Monday, September 30th is Orange Shirt Day.
This is a day where we talk about our First Nations People and the Truth and Reconciliation work that is being done in our country. We started this conversation this week and read the book Shi-shi-etko by Nicola. We will be sharing more stories in class and talking about concepts around Truth and Reconciliation.
If your child does not have an orange shirt, they are invited to wear one of their favorite shirts as the reality behind orange shirt day is that a favorite shirt of a First Nations child was taken away from her when she entered the residential school system.
This is a day where we talk about our First Nations People and the Truth and Reconciliation work that is being done in our country. We started this conversation this week and read the book Shi-shi-etko by Nicola. We will be sharing more stories in class and talking about concepts around Truth and Reconciliation.
If your child does not have an orange shirt, they are invited to wear one of their favorite shirts as the reality behind orange shirt day is that a favorite shirt of a First Nations child was taken away from her when she entered the residential school system.
Toonies for Terry
Auburn Bay School will be participating in the Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, September 25th. As we lead up to our run, classes will be working towards increasing their stamina in Phys. Ed while fundraising money for cancer research. Please bring in Toonies for Terry to your classroom teacher as we spread cancer awareness.
On the day of the run, it is important that students wear appropriate outside shoes for walking/running along with dressing appropriately for the weather that day. Parents are welcome to join us for this event out on the soccer field at 1:45 PM on Wednesday, September 25th. The Terry Fox Run will last approximately 15 minutes and students will line up with their homeroom teacher to go back inside for the remainder of the afternoon when we have finished. We kindly ask parents to wait outside while this is happening and to pick up your child from their normal dismissal spot.
Week 2
We have had a great first two weeks of school. Our focus has been creating our classroom community, lots of activities around learning about each other and developing classroom expectations. We have been talking about perseverance and acknowledging that it is ok to make mistakes and to fail, this is just a part of our learning journey.
In Math, we reviewed our prior knowledge of place value and patterns. We looked outside to see what patterns we could find around us every day. We were able to identify repeating patterns and increasing patterns.
In Math, we reviewed our prior knowledge of place value and patterns. We looked outside to see what patterns we could find around us every day. We were able to identify repeating patterns and increasing patterns.
Math Homework
Today everyone received their math homework for the week. This consisted of six questions to be done for each day of the week, Monday-Thursday. The questions are review of previous skills. Today we did the "Monday" questions together in class. One of my main goals for homework is to help develop their responsibility to make time to do homework and to remember to bring it back on Friday.
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