Jan 15 - Jan 19, 2024

 Hello families,

We have had another fantastic week in Grade 2.

Inline Skating

I can show positive interactions with others during physical activity.

I can refine my movement skills with people or objects in a variety of physical activities. 
What an incredible experience for our students! Students were full of perseverance and smiles. Their "I can try" spirit was admirable. We ended our skating week with a "disco party" together. Thank you so much to Coach Greg for modifying tips and tricks and for his patience.

Telus Spark

I can safely explore the production and behaviour of sound.

We are excited to attend Telus Spark on Thursday, February 1st. Students will participate in "The Surf the Lightwave" program, where students will engage Jamie, Spark's LEGO mini-figure, on a surfing adventure across the rainbow! Students will collaboratively and creatively code them to ride through reflected, refracted, and dispersed light, with some science and math surprises along the way. Thank you so much to the volunteers who will be joining us on the field trip.

 

Wellness

I can identify feelings.

We read the story, "The Chameleon Who Couldn't Change." Little Chameleon changes colour depending on how he feels. What are the ways that you can express your feelings? The chameleon was afraid to show his emotions. We found that colours can symbolize feelings. Ask your child which colours represent their feelings.  

Math

I can investigate strategies for the addition of two-digit numbers.

This week, we explored mild, medium, and spicy problems. Students were eager to ask: What are mild, medium, and spicy math problems? Students could select a problem that included the spice (challenge) level they felt they wanted to try. Some students started with a mild or green problem, and when their confidence grew, they selected a spicy or red problem. We also played "Race to 100." Ask your child to share the game rules.

 

Maker

I can identify an object that can be made from different materials.

We loved working together. This week, students created "snow shovels" as a team. Ask your child to share the materials they used and how they "tested" their prototype.

Important Dates

January 23rd: Fun Lunch January 23rd and 24th: Elder Hal Eagletail visits January 30th: Report Cards are available  February 1st: Gr. 2 Field Trip to Telus Spark