Sunday, March 18, 2018

Inline Skating Reminder March 20-22

Dear Parents,




Just a reminder that our inline skating time is this week Mar 20-22 at 8:00.  Students who are using their own helmets should bring them in for Tuesday morning.   Students are not required to bring their own equipment, as everything is supplied by Alien inline.   Thank you.

What is Light?

Dear Parents:

In science we are beginning to explore Light and Shadows  and you can have discussions and begin to notice how light changes when it goes through different mediums.  Here is some of the vocabulary connected to the properties of light that  we will be discussing:

reflection
absorption
refraction 
transmission
opaque
transparent
translucent

What is the difference between natural light and human-made light sources?  
What happens to light when it goes through a prism?  

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Math Web Apps and critical thinking math sites

Here is a  link to math apps that students can explore on the web at home to practice the skills and concepts we are learning in the classroom. 

https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/apps

math vocabulary cards
https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/apps/math-vocabulary-cards


Steve Wyborney's site understanding multiplication
http://www.stevewyborney.com/?p=542



Division on a number line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K_EcLUnv6k


Multiplication Strategies

We have been working on developing our mental math fluency through number talks.  It is very important to understand the why of multiplication.  Once students understand that multiplication is about groups of numbers, quick addition, skip counting, then they can begin to recall these facts quickly by using strategies such as these: 
These facts and strategies can be practiced at home to build the recall speed.  

Here are some visual representations of multiplication:  



Wondering about Alice on Wednesday

Dear Parents,

Wow, what an inspirational day we had today when we went to see the musical Alice in Wonderland put on by our friends at Simon Fraser.  The skill and dedication of these students was impressive.  They practiced for this for 5 months!   We came to the conclusion that drama helps you build your self confidence, overcome shyness and is a way to channel your creative energy.  We can tell that drama is a way to explore different worlds.  Here are some photos and videos of the experience: 


Alice and the Cheshire Cat

mindful focus



The Queen and the Mad Hatter




the three Alices


The cast

cool costume designs 

While waiting for the bus we got to learn a dance from the performance!

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Exploring Simon Fraser

 Thank you to Simon Fraser teachers and Administrators for helping hosting us today.  Our grade fours are excited about their transition to grade five.  Here are some photos from our day:
We started the tour in the music room 


The tuba is a new addition this year.  

This is one of the grade 6 classrooms -- Students met the Core Class teachers for Humanities and Math




Up the stairs to check out classrooms upstairs

Lockers!

Outdoor Education 

Computer Lab 


Industrial Arts 


Art 

Home Ec. 

Fashion and Design

Monday, March 5, 2018

Acorn Card Order Reminder - Extension to - March 9th, 2018


Acorn Card Order Reminder 

Dear Families of Ken Taylor,
 A friendly reminder that your child’s Acorn Artwork order form is due back at the school on Tuesday if you are placing an order. If you have any questions please email  councils.kennethdtaylor@gmail.com
Friday, March 9th
- Please return payment, order forms and artwork to the school. 
- Cheques payable to Kenneth D. Taylor Fundraising Association. 
- Please attach payment to order forms, not the artwork and please do not separate sheets. 

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Learning Highlights from Feb 26-Mar2

Dear Parents:


Here are some learning highlights from the last couple of weeks:


Pink Shirt Day = Acceptance





Nature has HEART
At KTS we have HEART


What is acceptance and how is it connected to Pink Shirt Day?

From the web above we wrote a paragraph on how acceptance is the heart value that we can connect to Pink Shirt Day.  We've really been working to write clear paragraphs with transitions signals and evidence and examples to support our opinions.  Here are some excerpts from student writing:

Awesome Allowing Acceptance Of Pink Shirt Day

By Ainslee.A

Have you ever been bullied? If you have, I’ve got some advice. Wait, first let’s review about Pink shirt day. Pink shirt day was created in Nova Scotia, when a grade 9 boy decided to wear a pink polo shirt on the first day of school. He then got bullied for his choice of clothing. Two boys agreed That this was not okay, so together they went to a store and got seventy five pink shirts, the next day everyone wore pink shirts. First of all something that probably makes a big difference for pink shirt day is support, additionally standing up for yourself and finally finding safe groups.



Amazing acceptance ambassadors

By: Blake
2018-03-01

In my opinion, acceptance is very important because it’s being mindful,free and welcoming. Acceptance is like a wave letting you pass through. Mindful Is one of the words you would use on pink shirt day because You need to be focused on what's happening around you and you need to take control Of your actions and others actions because you might be able to reduce the amount of bullying Happening. the next word connected to acceptance is freedom and if you're free and that means that you can go where you want and you're not being controlled.I have connection to that and my connection is that Margaret was not free when she went to the residential school and the numbers were not giving freedom to the kids that went there because the nuns wanted keep them there and if they kept them then The nuns will get more and more money. the last word is welcoming. When you welcome someone to your game that is being welcoming And it can make a smile on someone's face. I think that when you welcome someone into your group or into your game then that is being welcoming. I strongly believe that accept it is very important and is being mindful free and welcoming. The world needs acceptance because without acceptance that's just like saying without but without the with in it. I think that the colours of acceptance are red, pink and white


Amazing Acceptance

By Brock
2018-03-01

Acceptance is a heart value. Acceptance includes my family and friends. Acceptance is also allowing people to join your games. Acceptance is being Mindful about others actions. Acceptances is as big as a whole Classroom. Acceptance is heart-shaped. the Color of acceptance is white pink and red because these are the colors of caring.Acceptance is made of mindfulness Truthfulness and infinite kindness If you can find acceptance but also you can find .it deep deep in your soul.in my opinion acceptance is the most Powerful value because we all are filled with kindness. In conclusion, Acceptance is important because it helps us be mindful truthful and kind. I wish everyone in the world would accepting that we have to Eliminate one use plastic Because that is responsible and kind especially for Nature.


Always Ambassador Accelerating Accurate Acceptance

By: Mason F.

03/01/18
Acceptance is like a wave spreading around the universe. The first example of acceptance is important is having human rights. For example; people have their own safe place, their own ethnicity groups and they have their own cultures and belief systems. The second example of acceptance is important is inviting others into your groups or games. For example: allow everyone to be in the group and make sure no one is left out. Allowing others to your groups  can remind me of pink shirt day and how getting some friends in a group can help you stand up against bullies.

Peaceful Pop Pink Shirt Day
Mina

Feb:28
In my opinion acceptance is very important because it is being respectful, standing up and being empathetic.The first reason acceptance is important is you can encourage others to be kind and accept people's culture, religion, and appearance definitely show empathy! The second reason acceptance is important is you can accept your own part and not blame it on other people dont be a bully yourself.Owning your own part is accepting.The third reason acceptance is important is you can invite others to your games, and group.Inviting other people to groups is kind and it is acceptance.In conclusion acceptance means encouraging.Acceptance is like a ocean singing in the crowd.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Request for Volunteers for our April 17th Field Trip

Dear parents:




We are looking for two or three  parent volunteers for our April 17th field trip to Harmony Discovery Center.  https://liveinharmony.ca/springbank/interpretive-stories/

It will be an all day off site trip from around 9:30-2:00 (exact times to be confirmed).  Please note:    Due to full capacity on the school bus we are asking that parents drive to the location and meet us there.  It is approximately a 30 minute drive from the school. 

If you currently have volunteer clearance and are able to join us on April 17th, please contact me via e-mail kehargreaves@cbe.ab.ca

Thank you for your support in this incredible learning experience.