Friday, November 19th, 2021

Hi Families, 

This week in Math, we started exploring our Subitizing Superpower! What does subitize mean? To subitize means to identify the numbers of things in a set simply by quickly looking at them, not counting them one by one. A common example, and where we started our practice, is with the dot patterns on dice!

Using Math Shakers, children practiced their subitizing skills for numbers 1 to 6.
Accurate one-by-one counting was reinforced as an additional strategy as we develop our Superpower.

Children played a simple board game, applying their subitizing of dice patterns,
as well as turn-taking, fair play and cooperation. 

In Literacy, we introduced the characters and sounds for the letters Bb, Cc, Gg and Ll. A reminder that the Animated Literacy visuals can be found in our Google Classroom if you would like them for your child to share with you, or support home practice. 

Children also continued working on adding details to represent ideas through pictures, by creating self-portraits.  

Last year, as a whole school, we enjoyed a virtual residency from Mindfulness Educator, Amber Pavey. We continue to benefit from her teaching, and have started introducing the students to some practices to help connect with our bodies and breath. 

Finally, we continue with MOVE-ember! As a school, we are participating in a daily "Drop Everything and Plank!" challenge! 

We are building our stamina for 60 seconds of planking!

A reminder that Conferences are being held on Thursday, November 25th from 4:00pm - 7:30pm and Friday, November 26th from 8:00am - 1:00pm. Please book a conference time through your My CBE/PowerSchool account. These conferences are VIRTUAL - you will need access to Microsoft Teams for your scheduled conference. We look forward to connecting with you!

Please see the additional blog notes regarding the Veterans Food Drive - Final Update, and Scholastic Virtual Book Fair - Save the Date!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Ms. Thomas