October Learning Update

We have had a fun month of learning here in grade 2/3!

This month…

We welcomed an Olympic champion and the Breakfast Club of Canada for a special visit! We learned about the sport of skeleton and enjoyed some delicious oranges together.

  • We practiced addition and subtraction, using drawings to explain regrouping and checking whether our answers made sense.
  • We explored solids, liquids and gases and how we can tell them apart.

Next month we will…

  • Read about the water cycle and Alberta communities.
  • Begin multiplication and division by making equal groups and arranging objects in rows.
  • Explore how changes in speed and volume affect music.

Our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation…

We learned about Blackfoot Crossing and its connection to the signing of Treaty 7. 

We talked about why this agreement is important and how the stories connected to this place help us understand its history.

Ask your child:

1.  Who was Terry Fox? Why is he a Canadian hero?

2.  What did you enjoy most about playing cricket in the gym? 

Other Information:

Please remind your child to leave stuffies, toys, and Pokémon cards at home.

November 11–15: Fall break. Classes resume November 16.

November 26–27: Student Learning Conferences.

November 27: Non-instruction day — no school.


September Learning Update

This Month

We’ve had a busy first month in Grade 2/3! Students created a classroom treaty about listening, kindness, and working together. We also learned five-finger breathing as a strategy to help us calm our bodies.

In science, we practised observing like scientists and began exploring natural and processed materials. Students examined leaves through outdoor observations and leaf rubbings.

We learned about Treaty 7 and recognized Treaty 7 Day on September 22. We also discussed Orange Shirt Day and “Every Child Matters,” honouring residential school Survivors and remembering the children who never returned home.

In music, students have been learning about beat and rhythm.

Next Month We Will

We will continue developing writing skills, reviewing numbers, and exploring materials in science.

Ask Your Child

  • What does a scientist do?
  • How do you use five-finger breathing?

Other Information

  • September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—no school.
  • October 12: Thanksgiving—no school.
  • October 19: Non-instruction day—no school.

Sincerely,
Mr. Olson