Martes el 29 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as usual. In Español, we had a visit from Ernesto and then Srta. Houde gave us another new card to practice Spanish for our Mochilas. In Math we did a graphing. activity as a whole-class where we graphed every body's favourite colour. We went to the gym and played secret doctor dodgeball with Srta. Carcamo's class. After that, we went back to our classroom and learned a new sound: er like in Vancouver, panthers, tower, teacher, and mermaid.

After another indoor recess lunch, we worked on our printing and then we made some more flashcards to review our sight words. We talked about our Social Studies/English presentations that we will be doing this week and then a friend in the class read a book to us. Now we are writing this blog.

We had an incredible day!

REMINDER: PLEASE BRING YOUR BOOKS AND BLUE BAGS FOR LIBRARY

ALSO, PLESE BRING A COUNTING COLLECTION FOR MATH

Adios!

Lunes el 28 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual and we got new jobs for the week! In Spanish Srta. Houde gave us new cards for our Mochilas and we practiced speaking in Spanish. Then, we learned some new silabas: ca-ce-ci-co-co like in carro, coche, cacahuate. In Math we practiced graphing and counting. In gym, we played trash yard dodgeball! It was super fun. In English we learned two new blends that make the same sound they are oi and oy "Oi, I'm not a boy!"

After lunch we worked on our printing then we had an indoor recess before going to music. Then we made more flashcards for our sight words!

We had a wicked day!

Adios

Jueves el 24 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. In Math we practiced speaking in Spanish and then we learned some new silabas: ra-re-ri-ro-ru. In Math we practiced graphing and collecting information from our friends. In gym we played doctor dodgeball! In English we learned two new blends that make the same sound: au and aw which say aw like in awful and awesome. 

We practiced printing after lunch then we went outside for recess. After recess Srta. Houde read us a book called "The Cool Bean" and we wrote about kindness. We made a birthday card for Peter! We are so kind.

We had a spectacular day!

Adios y hasta lunes!

Martes el 22 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

Today we had our morning meeting as usual. In Spanish we practiced speaking the phrases that we know. In Math we did a whole-group graphing activity about our favourite colors. Then we had our last day of dance. After dance, we learned the other sound for the letters oo like in book, look, hook, and took. 

After lunch we made sight word flash cards because we need to practice and memorize our first 36 sight words. For Social we finished our All about my School posters amd then we worked on work. Now we are writing this blog.

We had a beautiful day!

Adios

 REMINDER: We are going to the library tomorrow. You can bring your books back and look at the book fair/buy things at the book fair but we will not be getting new books.

Lunes el 21 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as usual and just like every Monday we got new jobs for the week. In Spanish we practiced listening and writing words in Spanish on whiteboards - listening for the silabas that we know then we practiced speaking with La Mochila. In Math we practiced collecting information and making a bar graph. We went to dance! Then we learned a new sound: oo like in School, cool, pool, shoot.

After lunch, we practiced printing then went outside for recess. After recess we went to music and then worked a little bit on our School posters. 

We had an awesome day!

Adios!

Viernes el 18 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

Today we had a very exciting and short day! We started with our morning meeting as per usual trhen, we went to Sra. Canji's Grade 2 classroom where we got buddies who taught us games that they made using magnets and paper and their imaginations. After that, we read a story called "Stick and Stone" which was about friendship. Then we wrote about our favourite part of the story. Then, we met our Grade 3 Buddies! We showed them our Mochilas and practiced speaking in spanish and reading with them. 

After nutrition break, we finished some work then finished the last of Kelso's choices and then we worked on Social about our school. 

Now we are writing this blog.

We had a spectacular day!

Feliz fin de semana!

Parent Update!

 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.

 

Jueves el 17 de noviembre

 Hola Hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. In Spanish, we got another carta for La Mochila and we practiced speaking in full sentences in Spanish with a partner.In Math, we were collecting data from our friends about their favourite color so that we can make bar graphs next. Then we went to the gym for Dance! it was wicked! After dancing, we learned a new letter and its sounds, the letter E!

After lunch, we came up with words that begin with the letter e and then we practiced our printing. Then we learned another of Kelso's Choice's before going outside for recess. After we recess we did Social and worked on our posters about our favourite classrooms in the school! 

We had an eggcellent day!

Adios

REMINDER: Parents, please sign up for parent-teacher conferences if you have not already :)

Martes el 15 de noviembre

 Hola Hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. In Spanish we added straps and got our first speaking card for La Mochila. In Math, we organized our math binders then, we went to Dance! Dance was a blast! Our routine is coming along nicely. In English we learned and sound for x /ks/ and after lunch we worked on printing. 

We learned another one of Kelso's Choices then we went outside for recess. In Social, we discussed our School Community and started working on a poster All About My School.

We had a phenomenal day and Srta. Houde was very proud of us!

Adios

REMINDER: Tomorrow is library day, we will be checking out the book fair.

Lunes el 14 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting and we got some new jobs for the week as usual. In Math we learned some new math games and practiced playing them with a partner. Then, we went to Sound Kreations the super cool fun and awesome dance program that is at our school this week. After dance, we learned a new letter and sound: the letter I.

After lunch we practiced printing then we did a spelling test to practice writing and sounding out sight words. We went outside for recess and then to music class. After music we talked about Kelso's choices to help us with solving big and little problems. We will learn more about Kelso's Choices this week.

We had a brilliant day!

Adios

Jueves el 10 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

Today we had our morning meeting as per usual. Then, we worked on out Perspective Poppy Field paintings. after that, we had a Remembrance Day Assembly in the gym with the whole school. After, we came back to our classroom and did some Spanish writing.

After lunch, we learned a new sound : Wh - like in what, where, when, why, wheel, white, whale. whirl, whip, whisk, and whether. Then we practiced our printing. We went outside for recess and then we completed the final step of our paintings.

We had an amazing day!

Happy long weekend/ feliz fin de semana

Adios!

REMINDERS:

Next week we start the Sound Kreations Dance Residency

The Food Drive will be open until the end of the week

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up!

There will be a book fair during the conferences - we will get a preview next week during library!

Martes el 8 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we did our usual morning meeting and we got our new jobs for the week. In Spanish we practiced asking questions and speaking in full sentence with Ernesto! Then we practiced some writing in Spanish about El otoño. We had an indoor gym class and we learned a new game called "Heads Up Seven UP." In English we learned a new letter: the letter H.

After lunch we practiced printing our upper and lower case Hhs then we got our new sight words for the week. The words are: not, what, all, were, we, when. When we finished we tried writing silly sentences with words that start with H. We had an indoor. recess and then we finished our chameleons in art. Now we are writing this blog.

We had a good day!

Adios!!

REMINDER: TOMORROW IS LIBRARY AND FUN LUNCH!

November 4 Parent Update

 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 CubaNYCwhere 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.

 

Viernes el 4 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting as per usual. After our morning meeting we did Spanish writing about "en el otoño yo veo". In math we did a math test! After math we had nutrition break.

For art we read a Spanish story called "Mi propio color" (My very own color) about a chameleon who finds his own color and a friend. Then we worked on our very own chameleons for art! We had music then colored some more and now we are doing the blog and cleaning our classroom.

Feliz fin de semana!

REMINDER: It's daylight savings time this weekend. Fall back! We get an extra hour of sleep!

Parents: check your child's backpack for swimming certificates :) 

Martes el 1 de noviembre

 Hola hola Mariposas!

This morning we had our morning meeting then, we continued working on our libritos de vocales in Español. We did science this morning and we learned about which colors are warm and which are cool. In gym, we practiced overhand and underhand throwing, catching, and then we played a new game called Wax Museum.

After lunch we read a book called Decibella and talked about our voice volume and which is appropriate in the classroom vs outside. We did lots of Ketchup work this afternoon and now we are writing this blog. 

We had a great day!

Adios!

REMINDER: LIBRARY IS TOMORROW - BRING YOUR BOOKS BACK!