We have completed our acrostic poem on The Missionaries. Check out a few examples of student work. The students and I worked together on this learning task.

 Tomorrow afternoon we are heading out on a community walk. The students will be partnered up with someone 'new' during their walk to work on expanding their peer relationships. These new pairing will be working on completing both a 3D Shape Scavenger Hunt AND a Geometry Scavenger Hunt (line segments, parallel lines, different angles etc.). Please have your child wear the proper foot wear for the afternoon. 

The students have also been working on creating properly structured paragraphs using the Hamburger Method. They are all writing at least 4 paragraphs on the animal they had previously researched - connecting to our novel study The Wild Robot. The students completed these paragraphs in Google Docs which is accessible from home. If you have a moment, check out your child's paragraph writing.

In PE we are turning our attention to floor hockey. 

Not done but getting there...

 

Happy Friday!

I heard many positive comments about the Open House last night at RTA. The students have expressed both their excitement and some apprehension about the transition. The school visit is just the first step among many the Grade 4 students will be apart of in the future.

The students are finishing up their worm advertisements today. These will be laminated and hung around the school to encourage others to start a composting bin at home. These posters are also hung to educate others on the many benefits of red wiggler worms. 

Students are well underway working on their Willowpark Math/Art projects. They already look AMAZING and they only just begun the work. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, February 14th.

It looks like a wonderful weekend of weather so hopefully the days are spent enjoy our land. 

Just a reminder that report cards will be available on Tuesday, January 30th. There are no conferences at this time so please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's report. Our next scheduled meeting is end of March. 

 In gym this week the students have be doing short circuits to strengthen their core, as well as scooter soccer. Check out the action.

This week during our literacy block we have been working on writing properly structured paragraphs. We have been using the Hamburger template to assist us with our writing. Ask your child what the layers of the hamburger model represent.

During math time, we have learned about various types of triangles - classified by either side length or type of angle.  Students have been asked to incorporate 2 of each type of triangle in their art/math project for the Willowpark Contest. 

We have also been working on positive thinking skills and self-talk in Health. We will continue this work in the weeks to come.  

 Our scientific sketching day was focused on our red wiggly friends today. We observed the movement of our little friends while we attempted to sketch them. We were also tasked to locate the 4 main parts of the body (tail, mouth, saddle, segments) and label these parts on our sketches. Students watched as the worms secreted a yellow substance as the excitement increased (noise level increases) as a defence strategy against a predator (the students). Take a peek at our work below.

 

 Students are starting their work on persuasive posters to convince others of the benefits of worms and vermicomposting. Check out the assessment rubric below that the students will be referring to throughout the process.

Criteria	4 Points (Exceeds Expectations)	3 Points (Meets Expectations)	2 Points (Approaching Expectations)	1 Point (Below Expectations)
Content	The poster includes clear and captivating information about red wiggly worms and their benefits. It effectively communicates the impact of worms on waste reduction.	The poster includes relevant information about red wiggly worms and their benefits. It communicates the impact of worms on waste reduction.	The poster includes some information about red wiggly worms and their benefits. It partially communicates the impact of worms on waste reduction.	The poster lacks information about red wiggly worms and their benefits. It does not communicate the impact of worms on waste reduction.
Visual Appeal	The poster is visually engaging and professionally designed. It effectively uses color, images, and fonts to attract attention and enhance the message.	The poster is visually appealing and well-designed. It utilizes color, images, and fonts to attract attention and support the message.	The poster is somewhat visually appealing and adequately designed. It attempts to use color, images, and fonts to attract attention and convey the message.	The poster lacks visual appeal and is poorly designed. It does not effectively use color, images, and fonts to attract attention or convey the message.
Creativity	The poster demonstrates exceptional creativity and originality in its design and message. It goes beyond the expected and presents unique ideas.	The poster demonstrates creativity and originality in its design and message. It presents ideas that are interesting and engaging.	The poster shows some creativity and originality in its design and message. It presents ideas that are somewhat interesting or engaging.	The poster lacks creativity and originality in its design and message. It does not present any unique or engaging ideas.
Organization	The poster is well-organized and effectively presents the information in a logical sequence. The layout, headings, and subheadings are clear and aid in understanding.	The poster is organized and presents the information in a sequence that is easy to follow. The layout, headings, and subheadings are clear and contribute to understanding.	The poster is somewhat organized and presents the information in a somewhat logical sequence. The layout, headings, and subheadings are somewhat clear.	The poster lacks organization and the information is presented in a confusing or disorganized manner. The layout, headings, and subheadings are unclear.

Room 4 students have been invited to participate in the Art/Math Contest hosted by Willowpark School. This art project incorporates concepts connected to both Math and Science. The date of submission is February 14th so we have LOTS of time to teach, plan and prepare. 

Please take a look at the learning criteria the students will be working with during this task, 

 Willow Park School Art/Math Contest Criteria

What story does your artwork tell to the audience? Does your artwork tell a story?

Include shapes showing the following fractions:

1/2 , 1/4 , 1/3 

Include 2 triangles for each of the lists:

a.right angle triangle, obtuse triangle, acute triangle

b.equilateral triangle, isosceles triangle, scalene triangle 

(these shapes can be repeated many times, you

can also alter the size of these triangles)

Include 3 of the following quadrilaterals:

squares, rectangles, parallelogram, trapezoid, rhombus

(these shapes can be repeated many times, you

can also alter the size of these triangles)

Does your artwork show a connection to Kandinsky abstract artwork?

Does your artwork show creativity and imagination?

Have you included EXTRA details (possibly not included above)?

Have you gone above and beyond expectations?

The worms were a HUGE hit this morning! W learned about the parts of a worm, what they eat and what they do NOT like to eat, as well as their habitat. Room 4 will be hosting a vermicompost for the next 4 weeks. Students will be caring for these beautiful creatures, preforming safe experiments and feeding it. We have already started collecting the right types of food in a small bin in our class. Stay tuned for more information on our 'new' friends.