Hope everyone had a restful spring break! Today we wrote about all of the wonderful  things we did over the spring break :)

Inuit - Hunting Caribou

Today we talked about the Inuit people. We learned where they live and that they migrate with the animals they hunt (like the caribou).

We also looked at some of their homes (tents and igloos) and learned about their clothing (made from caribou hides and sealskin). 

Lastly, we talked about hunting and gathering! Vegetables could not grow in the frozen Arctic soil. The Inuit ate nuts and berries to get the nutrients vegetables offered. Caribou was the Inuit's main food. The Inuits ate all parts of the animal! But how did they hunt these animals? Here was the students learning task:

                                 We also read about how they made clothes and shoes. Ask me what are   
                                                                   moccasins?

Ask me what Inuit people used to hunt 

                                                

                                                       Ask me what they ate..........

            

We also discussed how the native people used plants to make medicines

             We did our own experiment of looking at different flowers and their parts

Ask me what is this

                                             Our observations........

                                                 Ask me what I saw and felt

                                               
                                          We took a flower apart and put it together.........

                    In the gym we started racquetball activities. Ask me what we did?

Reminders

- School Council Simply Delicious orders are due tomorrow. Please fill out the form, keep the last copy and send cash or cheque to the school if you wish to participate in this fundraiser. Money raised will go towards purchasing new gym equipment that will work with our new floors. Thanks so much for your support!

- 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

Thanks,

Mrs. Malik

Thursday, March 21, 2014

Thursday, March 21, 2014

Today marks the official first day of spring and we couldn't be happier! We're excited to explore all of the wondrous spring changes in the upcoming weeks!

Parent Teacher/Student Led Conferences

Thank you to everyone for booking a time to meet with me either tonight or tomorrow! Please bring your child as they are eager to share their work with you.

Please allow yourself 10-15 additional minutes to run through a few activities with your child. Students will be sharing

1. Their writing and Math work

2. Share facts and information about insects

3. Have you seen our insect bulletin board with our non-fiction writing

4. Reflection and goal setting - 2 Stars and a wish google form - also available here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UKzSgNhaihh1gBQgA0mIDUK_vU0PQdZofSmKRHGPm7Y/viewform 

**Please also take a moment to visit the book fair in the learning commons!**

Spring Break

Spring Break will take place beginning March 21 till March 30th. Over the break students are expected to continue to read and write whenever possible. Please feel free to visit theeducational resources tab for websites students can visit over the break.

Fundraiser

Orders are due the second day back from spring break. Please take a moment to review the package sent home yesterday. Details on the fundraiser are indicated on the blue sheet in each package.

Have a wonderful break!

Mrs. Malik

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Spring Fundraiser for Vista Heights
Information going home today about our Fundraiser. We are asking for your assistance and support with this important opportunity to provide the students of Vista Heights with new gym equipment. The fundraiser will run over the March break giving you a chance to contact friends, family and neighbors. We do not encourage door to door sales. Please have the orders returned to school no later than Tuesday, April 1st, 2014. Items will be delivered to school before April 18th.




Points to note:
-Taxes are included in the purchase, please do not add GST onto your order
-Return White and Yellow copies to the school
-Use blue or black ink to clearly write on the order form
-If yo have reached a level, please be sure to add the prize
-Forms of payment are cash or cheque (made payable to Vista Heights School Council)

Grade :1 scientists at work, engaged in their learning tasks. We also have an on going learning taking place in our room about the needs of plants and animals. We observed using a magnifying glass, had a discussion with our partner in our group, drew our plant adding details and recorded information. we get excited about our observations and we called Mrs. Traquair to share our learning's with her. We love being scientists!

          


         

         

              Ask me about my observations.....

          
     
           Ask me what we found........

Reminders

- If you have not done so already, please book a time to meet with me for conferences this Thursday evening or Friday during the day. http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b239/ 

- Book fair - Students came home with wish lists for books they're interested in. Please take a few moments before or after conferences to visit our book fair in the learning commons

- Choir club on Thursday

- Spring break - March 21 - 30 - no school for students

- Bottle drive April 5th - school council is still looking for volunteers. For more information please visit previous blogs

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Thankyou Mrs. Calvert for sharing your Robin nest and your precious Moth. Scientists of Gr.1 enjoyed observing and writing about it.

Reminders
- If you have not done so already, please book a time to meet with me for conferences this Thursday evening or Friday during the day. http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b239/ 

- Book fair - Students came home with wish lists for books they're interested in. Please take a few moments before or after conferences to visit our book fair in the learning commons

- Today was the last day for iPod club. Thank you to Mrs. Malik and Ms. Schafer for hosting this wonderful club!

- Choir club on Thursday

- Spring break - March 21 - 30 - no school for students

- Bottle drive April 5th - school council is still looking for volunteers. For more information please visit yesterdays blog

Thanks,

Reminder:

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!

Scholastic Book Fair 

March 18^th - 21

The Learning Commons will be transformed into a book store for 4 days. It will be open every morning from 9:30 am -12:00 pm, and on Thursday, March 21^st during conferences from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  

Two volunteers needed for 20 minutes each day.  One volunteer to assist with set-up at 9:15 am, and another volunteer to put away the books at 12:00 pm.  If you can help, please email me at ktreimer@cbe.ab.ca or phone Vista Heights School (403)777-6000.

If you would like your child to buy a book tomorrow. Please send in money with them. Thanks!

Today a pamphlet, with some of the available books, will be coming home in your child's backpack. Please take some time to look at it together and discuss your options.  We understand that not all families are able to purchase books during the book fair.   Please note:  Our class will have a scheduled visit on Wednesday morning. If you child intends to make purchases, they will be able to do so at that time.  Another option is before/after your scheduled conference time. 

Scholastic Book Fair 

March 18^th - 21^st

The Learning Commons will be transformed into a book store for 4 days. It will be open every morning from 9:30 am -12:00 pm, and on Thursday, March 21^st during conferences from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  

 

Two volunteers needed for 20 minutes each day.  One volunteer to assist with set-up at 9:15 am, and another volunteer to put away the books at 12:00 pm.  If you can help, please email me at ktreimer@cbe.ab.ca or phone Vista Heights School (403)777-6000.

A pamphlet, with some of the available books, is coming home in your child's backpack. Please take some time to look at it together and discuss your options.  We understand that not all families are able to purchase books during the book fair.   Please note:  Our class will have a scheduled visit on Wednesday morning. If you child intends to make purchases, they will be able to do so at that time.  Another option is before/after your scheduled conference time.  

Parent Teacher/Student Led Conferences
Information came home today about booking appointments for conferences - March 20 (415-8) and 21st (8-12:30). Please take a moment to book a 15 minute time slot using our online conference manager at https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn

Students will have a chance to share their learning with their parents/guardians - they're very excited to show you all of the hard work they've done!

Please note: please book a 15 minute appointment, but allow yourself an additional 15 minutes to run through some activities with your child. There will an exit interview where you and your child will get an opportunity to set goals for the next term.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns - or would like my assistance in booking an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Have a nice weekend!

Don't forget to book your preferred time for a Student Led/Parent Teacher Interview.  Use the link below to book your date and time.  Conferences are next week on Thursday night and Friday morning.  

If you have questions, don't hesitate to call the office for assistance.  

https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn

more information will be sent home tomorrow.

Today we had an opportunity to observe a wasp nest as we are learning about insects. We have been drawing our insects to put for our display. 

                                                        

                                                       

                                                                

                                                             

Ask me about the wasp nest, How to they make their hive. What do they chew? what do they mix the wood with? Saliva and wood mixed is like pulp. 

What does the wasp hive feel like?

We also reviewed the needs of plants. Had left some potatoes in the room and they grew roots. 

 point to the roots

feeling the skin

 which sense is Omaiara using?

look at the roots

 Tanner wanted to see the inside

        Ask me about the experiment. How does a potato grow? Where does a potato grow?