January 23

6

We have been working on the number 6 this week. We have had many questions:

• What is six? 
• What is six bigger than? 
• What is it smaller than?  
• What does it look like?  
• What do groups of 6 look like?

We played a clean up game on the SMART Board.  We had 6 toys and contemplated different ways that we can put them into 2 toy boxes.

 Here are two way we discovered we could do it:

                                

How many different ways can you and your child put the 6 toys away into the two toy boxes?

Mr. T

January 22, 2014

This week we have been looking at the letter 'Ff' and all the fantastic words that start with the /f/ sound. The fabulous classes have compiled a list of many ferocious words.  How many more /f/ words can you find at home?  Are there any in the freezer? Be a detective and fetch as many as you can!

For some more fun, check out the Storybots on Youtube!

Stay warm this week!
Mr. T

January 13, 2014

Gymnastics

Dear Parents,

We have began our gymnastics unit at Beddington Heights as part of our regular scheduled physical education classes.  This unit will last two weeks, and concludes on Friday January 24th.  To begin this unit, we review ways of using the equipment safely.  We are fortunate to have some students from Grade 6 to assist us with spotting on the equipment.  When participating in gymnastics, we ask students to be dressed appropriately and prepared to participate.  These next two weeks, please consider the following:

- Clothes that allow freedom of movement (no special uniforms or outfits are required, sweats and a t-shirt work well).

- Loose fitting/baggy clothing may get caught on equipment.


- Tucking shirts in will help to prevent an accident.

- All jewelry (watches, rings, necklaces, bracelets, headbands, etc) that could get caught on equipment needs to be removed (left in classrooms or at home).

- Students with long hair should have it tied back.  Tying hair back with elastics or scrunchies is recommended.

- Students may wear shorts under clothing if they wish.  Dresses may restrict ability to participate.

- Students continue to wear indoor running shoes (1st preference).  Students may also participate in bare feet or with gymnastics slippers.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Mr. T

December 10, 2014

Sorting

We have been working to find different ways to sort objects.  The students told me today they could sort by colour, size, shape.  Today we found a way to sort when some things share common attributes with Venn Diagrams.  We worked in small groups to sort out letters that had just straight lines, just curved lines and both curved and straight lines.

We then extended our diagrams to find out which groups had the most and least by laying them out like a graph. 

"It's easy to see which one has the most, because it's the tallest tower!" 

January 7, 2014

Happy New Year!

Welcome back.  We have kicked off this week with looking at the letter ‘Cc’.  We are focusing on the hard ‘Cc’ sound /k/ but acknowledging the soft sound /s/.  We have discovered that this is a tricky letter because there are also words that sound like they work, but are actually written with the letter ‘Kk’.   My focus is the phonemic awareness (sounds), and if children discover a word like ‘kite,’ I will tell them it is written with a ‘K’ but accept it for the /k/ sound.  J

We are excited to welcome Mr. Schlamp into our classroom this month.  Here’s what he has to say:

“Hi, my name is Mr. Schlamp (Shhhhh-lamp) and I am a student teacher. I am studying to become a teacher at Ambrose University College. I have just started my first practicum in Mr. Trechka’s classroom and I am really excited about it!

I come from a small town in Saskatchewan but I have done all of my post-secondary schooling in Calgary, at Ambrose University College. My first degree is in biology and I really like science!

I hope to get to know everybody in the classroom really well before I finish my practicum at the end of January. “

The students have done an excellent job welcoming him, and Mrs. Christofferson in Mrs. Hassam’s class.  If you see them, please give them a warm Beddington welcome! 

December 16

Hello Parents,

We think Milton, our Elf on the Shelf, has been talking to the naughty elf, because he is starting to play some tricks on us!  Your child can tell you what Milton was doing today...


This week in Room 1 we are talking about words that begin with the letter 'Bb'.  We have found A LOT of things that start with the /b/ sound!


Last day for PM Kindergarten is Wednesday, December 18.  We will be having our movie and popcorn day that afternoon for some fun.  Last day for AM is Thursday, December 19, where we will join the school for the movie and popcorn day.  On behalf of the staff, we wish you a safe and wonderful holiday.  Remember, classes resume on January 6, 2014.


I hope all are staying warm and safe in all the snow.  Just a reminder to walk carefully around the school grounds as the snow melts and freezes.  Mr. Anthony and the administration have been working hard to put salt and gravel on the ice, but sometimes we miss some.  If you find a particularly icy patch, Kindly let us know and we will do our best to deal with it.

Mr. Trechka

December 11, 2013

Hello Parents,

First off, thank you to the parents that I was able to see on Thursday for Student Involved Conferences. My apologies to the parents who were booked on Friday.  I came down with a sinus infection that has hindered my abilities the past few days.  I will be contacting you all individually in the next couple of days to rebook as soon as week can.  Thank you for your patience.  If you are unable to take the time to come into the classroom, we can work to have a phone conference.

Another reminder about the Jingle Mingle, tomorrow December 12, 2013.  Door open at 6:00 pm.  There are a selection of fun holiday themed activities throughout the school to do as a family.  There will also be a chance at 6:15 for the Kindergarten children to sing their Christmas songs from music class for you in the gym.

I hope everyone is staying warm and healthy in this winter weather.

Mr. Trechka