Tuesday, Nov. 29th

 In Spanish we are working on describing pictures and adding as much information as we can using prepositions, adjectives and some actions. 

 

In English, we are writing the steps of "How to Do" something using specific vocabulary.

     

In math we are learning how to add two 2-digit numbers without regrouping:

   23

+ 14

   37

Tuesday, Nov. 22nd

 In social studies we continue learning about Nova Scotia, Meteghan, and Acadian culture. In order to learn about these topics, we are practicing how to take notes using a mind map and then writing complete sentences using our notes. We started this process by learning about Nova Scotia, its location, geography and climate. 

In math we continue practicing how to count by 2s and 5s, backwards and forwards, starting at a given number, place value and addition strategies to 20.

In Spanish we started the routine of "Leer con Alguien" (reading to someone). We practice reading the words and describing pictures in Spanish.

In English Language Arts, we are practicing how to edit our own writing following COPS (Capitalization, Organization, Punctuation, and Spelling). The diagraph for this week is "sh."

Friday, Nov. 18th

Ask your child about Sound Kreations and the new dance moves that they are learning!  

Please ensure that you have read the email about the AHS declared outbreak at Dalhousie. If you have any questions, please email dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca. 

Thank you to those families who have paid their fees for swimming, Sound Kreations or field trips. Fees can be paid through your MyCBE account. Prompt payment is appreciated as any unpaid fees impacts the programming that the school can offer.

Our virtual book fair starts today and can be accessed through this link. Students will have an in-person opportunity to purchase books as well either during the day on November 22, 23, 24 or in the evening from 5-8 on November 24.

A reminder that conferences are being held next week on November 24 & 25. Please see the separate email that was sent for information on how to book.

As a reminder around traffic safety, there is no parking or entering the school parking lot at any time. Please also be respectful and mindful of the parking, no stopping and Hug & Go zones around the school. The Hug & Go Zone is meant for a vehicle to be there for under a minute. Your child should be able to exit the vehicle independently and have their backpack with them in order to use this area. The Hug & Go Zone is not meant as a waiting zone for families to pick up their child after school by remaining in their vehicle. We continue to receive complaints from our neighbors regarding families who park in front of their garage is blocking access as well as reports of near misses. Safety over convenience it is not just a phrase. It needs to be a mindset and continued action. The Calgary Parking Authority as well as the Calgary Police Service will be coming out for education and enforcement. Dalhousie School has no ability or authority to have any in fractions and accompanying fines waived. Thank you for collectively being conscious about traffic safety for our students, your children and our families, you.

Tuesday, Nov. 15th

Thank you to all those who have donated to the Veteran's Food Bank.

In math this week we continue practicing place value using base ten blocks. 

In Spanish, we are writing sentences to describe "El Espantapájaro" (The Scarecraw) using vocabulary to express colors, size, and words about cloths, as well as phrases such as "él lleva" (he wears), "él tiene" (he has, and "le gusta" (he likes).

Thursday, Nov. 10th

Today we had a solemn assembly to commemorate Remembrance Day. Our music teacher, Srta. Primak and the grade 3, 4, and 5 students did an amazing job sharing their singing, poems, and art with the rest of the school. 

In our art class, we learned about perspective (objects at the front appear bigger and objects afar are smaller) by drawing and coloring a poppy field using oil pastels. 

In math we continue to work on "El Número del Día" (Number of the Day) to represent numbers and learn how to use base 10 block to practice place value.

In science we are learning about insulators in our daily lives. We did an experiment to find out what material is best as an insulator (paper, tin foil, bubble wrap, newspaper or fabric).

Tuesday, Nov. 8th

 In ELA we are learning about diagraphs (two letters that together make a different sound) and this week we are doing "ch and "tch"

During our work on writing, students are practicing extending their sentences by using adjectives and other details. 

In math class we continue practicing counting by 1s and twos backwards and forward. Also, we continue practing fact families and addition facts to 20.

 

Friday, Nov. 4th

In math, we are practicing the concept of facts families and connecting it to addition facts.       

We have started a new science unit ,"Hot and Cold," in which we will learn about temperature: how it is measured, how it changes matter, etc.

In health, we have been talking about kindness and how we let others know when they are kind to us. We have read the following stories: 

Students are starting to write messages to their classmates, making sure they are explicit in their massage by using some of our sentence starters.

Nov. Updates: Dance lessons, Interviews and Scholastic Book Fair

Daylight savings time ends this weekend! A reminder to turn your clocks back one hour and enjoy extra sleep. 

A reminder that Friday, November 11, 2022 that there is no school due to Remembrance Day. Dalhousie students will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-day dance residency at school. 

Sound Kreations will be coming to dance with the students on November 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, and 22. Our students will be participating in a program called CubaNYC where a Spanish speaking instructor will focus on teaching the students hip hop and Latin street dance moves. The cost of this residency will be $7.26 per student and is posted your MyCBE account. We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school. 

The next set of Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on November 24 and 25. Please watch for a separate email with information on how to book. 

Dalhousie will be hosting a Scholastic book fair in November, with a virtual and in-person option. The virtual fair will be active from November 18 – November 28, 2022 inclusive. Please check out the virtual link to preview and explore the digital flyer! Students will also be able to purchase books and other items (posters/stationary etc.) in school. We will be doing a preview for each class and then the following week students will be allowed to purchase items using cash. Previews will be held November 15, 16, 17, and purchasing will occur November 22, 23, 24. Additionally, the book fair will be open for all families on November 24 from 5pm to 8pm to coincide with conferences. You do not need to have a conference that evening to visit the book fair. 

The next Dalhousie School Council/Parent Society meeting will be held on November 9 at 6pm through Microsoft Teams. All are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, Nov. 1st

On Halloween day students designed their scarecraws with 2D shapes and made a graph to repesent what shapes they used. We will be using their creations to describe the scarecraw in Spanish.

Dalhousie students will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-day dance residency at school. Sound Kreations will be coming to dance with the students on November 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, and 22. Our students will be participating in a program called CubaNYC where a Spanish speaking instructor will focus on teaching the students hip hop and Latin street dance moves. The cost of this residency will be $7.26 per student which can be paid through your MYCBE account. This fee is in the process of being posted and you should see it in the next couple of weeks. We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school.

Please fill out the form for the dance recidency that went home yesterday and return it to school. 

Class photos and retakes are Nov. 2nd and 3rd.