Ashley Pool

Last Day of School!!!! -- 06-26-12

2012-06-26T14:46:44-05:00

Swim Day Fun!!!! -- 06-25-12

2012-06-25T14:31:57-05:00

What is a Dad? -- 06-25-12

2012-06-25T13:40:02-05:00

With celebrating Father's Day last weekend the grade 1's blogged about what they thought or felt a Dad was. Make sure to read their blogs to see what they had to say! Sorry the pictures didn't upload to their blogs.

Jello Anyone? -- 06-05-12

2012-06-05T16:22:23-05:00

Last week the grade 4's were selling jello for $1/cup to raise money for Relay for Life. We all really enjoyed this treat! Good job and great idea grade 4's!!

Track and Field Fun! -- 05-29-12

2012-05-29T16:03:33-05:00

The school has just had their annual Track and Field Day! We all had lots of fun and had the absolute perfect weather!!! We all enjoyed some freezies when we were finished with our events. Good job grade 1's!!!!

Pink Shirt Day -- 05-18-12

2012-05-18T15:37:19-05:00

We celebrate Anti-Bullying/Pink Shirt Day a couple of weeks ago. All of the students in the school were to draw an anti-bullying poster and one winner was chosen from each grade. Posing in this picture is the winner from grade 1, and she won a Pink Shirt from the Boys and Girls Club of Canada.

2's, 5's and 10's !!! -- 05-15-12

2012-05-15T17:15:19-05:00

The grade 1's have just completed another math unit. The focus of this unit was grouping and counting by 2's, 5's and 10's. On this day the grade 1's were working with a partner and grouping their manipulatives in groups of their choice. As a class they decided that counting by 10's is the best because it's faster!!!

What is a Mom? -- 05-13-12

2012-05-13T15:55:34-05:00

Many of you are celebrating Mother's Day today, and I hope your family is spoiling you! On Friday, the grade 1's blogged about what they think a Mom is. Make sure to read their blogs to see just what they had to say!

Earth Day! -- 04-25-12

2012-04-25T17:28:19-05:00

On Monday, the whole school celebrated Earth Day and all took part in a schoolyard clean-up! The grade 1's also blogged about what they can do to help protect the earth. Be sure to check them out!

5's and 10's -- 04-20-12

2012-04-20T13:21:52-05:00

In math we've been practising grouping and counting by 5's and 10's. The grade 1's were partnered up today and had to count their snap-cubes and show how they counted the snap-cubes two different ways.

HAPPY EASTER!!! -- 04-04-12

2012-04-04T15:38:08-05:00

It Must Be Spring.... We're Wearing Shorts!! -- 04-02-12

2012-04-02T16:20:36-05:00

Is it about the same as? Lighter than? Heavier than? -- 03-26-12

2012-03-26T16:30:20-05:00

We have been busy learning all about measurement in Math. Today we were comparing objects using mass. The grade ones were instructed to find objects lighter than the textbook, heavier than the textbook and about the same as the textbook. They found some interesting objects!

Doesn't this make you want one?? -- 03-23-12

2012-03-23T14:53:58-05:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! -- 03-16-12

2012-03-16T16:15:36-05:00

Need or Want? -- 03-08-12

2012-03-08T15:59:11-05:00

The grade ones have been learning the difference between a "need" and a "want". For sharing (show and tell) they were instructed to bring a "need". This particular student brought a balloon because we need the air which is inside the balloon--very creative!

Math and Mini-Cars? -- 02-29-12

2012-02-29T16:31:59-05:00

The grade ones continue to learn more about measurement. Today they got to measure the distance of three race-cars using a ramp, tape and yarn. Straight from the words of a student: "Today math was actually fun!".

If We Built... -- 02-27-12

2012-02-27T16:40:11-05:00

The other day the grade 1's had to use their imaginations a bit after reading "If I Built a Car" by Chris Van Dusen. They were to do some creative writing and imagine what they would build if they could build any type of vehicle. Check out their blogs to see just what they would do...

Happy Valentine's Day! -- 02-15-12

2012-02-15T10:26:39-05:00

Happy 100th Day of School! -- 02-09-12

2012-02-09T14:51:48-05:00

Getting Ready for Valentine's Day! -- 02-09-12

2012-02-09T12:53:41-05:00

Bigger? Shorter? Longer? Fatter? "Colourfuler?" -- 02-08-12

2012-02-08T16:39:21-05:00

Today the grade ones started a new math unit--"Measurement". Today our focus was on using words to compare two objects. Some were very creative with their word choice and other found interesting objects to compare within the classroom!

Patience! -- 01-30-12

2012-01-30T16:01:37-05:00

Thank you for your patience with our Blog. I am having some difficulty with successfully uploading pictures to create a slideshow. We had some great spirit days last week and I would love to show everyone what we looked like but am unable to at the moment. So hopefully tomorrow! In the meantime check out the Grade 1 blogs about what they would like to be when they grow up. See you soon!

Duct Tape Day!! -- 01-24-12

2012-01-24T08:44:17-05:00

All About Us! -- 01-20-12

2012-01-20T14:05:16-05:00

We blogged for the first time yesterday. It was a very cold day so we didn't have many students at school--only about half of the class. Their first blog was "All About Me". Be sure to read their blogs to see what they had to tell the world about themselves.

New School... New Year! -- 01-18-12

2012-01-18T11:47:04-05:00

After being off for a year because of maternity and changing schools, I am finally ready to begin blogging once again. We are going to start blogging tomorrow--if we have any kids at school because the weather has been crazy cold!

Last One! -- 06-15-10

2010-06-15T15:17:45-05:00

Since today is our second last computer class of the year, of course we had to make it with a "sticker-story". So check out the grade 1's blogs to read their very last sticker story of their grade 1 year!

Furry little friend... -- 06-15-10

2010-06-15T14:55:54-05:00

Robert Munsch -- 06-08-10

2010-06-08T16:42:42-05:00

Yesterday we went on a field-trip to see Robert Munsch. Read the blogs to see which story was their favourite. Only 14 more days of school!!

Track and Field Fun! -- 06-02-10

2010-06-02T17:44:07-05:00

Nothing better then a cold popsicle after cleaning up the school yard!! -- 05-21-10

2010-05-21T16:20:04-05:00

What Else? -- 05-19-10

2010-05-19T14:48:23-05:00

Of course when it came time for computers today, the grade 1's wanted nothing more then to do another sticker story! Read their blogs to see their very mini stories today--they'd rather be outside in the sun then writing!!

What Would it Look Like? -- 05-17-10

2010-05-17T17:22:37-05:00

In Health we are looking at germs and ways to protect ourselves from diseases. The other day we were talking about how germs get into our bodies and why it's important to take care of our skin. We did a little apple experiment, where one apple took care of its skin and another apple didn't. After looking at the two apples, the grade ones vowed to always look after their skin!

What is a Mom? -- 05-11-10

2010-05-11T17:10:19-05:00

Seeing as Mother's Day was just on Sunday, the grade ones blogged about what they thought a mom was. Be sure to read their blogs!

All About Animals! -- 05-10-10

2010-05-10T17:35:01-05:00

The grade ones have been working hard and are finally at the end of their "Animal" unit in Science. They each chose an animal and are writing a mini-report about it. They have become excellent little animal experts!

Sparkles? -- 05-05-10

2010-05-05T17:19:00-05:00

We are learning all about germs in health. Today, before the grade ones could take a seat, they had to shake my hand. When they sat down they couldn't understand why they had sparkles on their hands. I was trying to show them how easily germs spread--and even though we can't see germs they are still there! So, hopefully they remember this when I remind them to wash their hands "properly" before eating!

Earth Day -- 04-25-10

2010-04-25T15:04:49-05:00

The other day the grade 1's celebrated Earth Day. Since it fell on the same day as our computer class I decided to have the grade 1's tell everyone what they can do everyday to help our Earth. Make sure to check out their blogs to see what they had to say.

Our little friends for the day! -- 04-21-10

2010-04-21T17:11:55-05:00

Island Trouble -- 04-14-10

2010-04-14T17:53:09-05:00

We are presently reading the book "Treasure Island". I thought it only be suitable to do an island/pirate-themed sticker-story for blogging today. Be sure to check out the grade one's creative stories!

Shapes, shapes, shapes! -- 04-12-10

2010-04-12T16:42:12-05:00

We are learning all about 2-D and 3-D shapes in math. Today, each student was designated a shape, and their job was to go outside and find real objects that were the same as their shape. They really thought math class was awesome today!

Blocks in My Lunch? -- 04-01-10

2010-04-01T12:24:35-05:00

Today the grade ones were constantly trying to play tricks on each other. When it was snack time, a student was confused when he found blocks in his lunch--gotcha, April Fools!

Easter Stories! -- 03-29-10

2010-03-29T17:01:55-05:00

Today the grade ones chose an Easter story-starter of their choice and created a short-story. Check out their blogs to see what they had to say!

Another Friendly Visitor! -- 03-29-10

2010-03-29T17:01:01-05:00

The Easter Bunny Came Early! -- 03-23-10

2010-03-23T18:38:13-05:00

Little Leprechaun Stories! -- 03-19-10

2010-03-19T15:17:01-05:00

On St. Patrick's Day, the grade ones each took a sentence starter--or came up with their own--and wrote a story about a Leprechaun. Be sure to read their blogs to see what kind of adventure their Leprechaun went on!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! -- 03-17-10

2010-03-17T17:51:39-05:00

Olympic Fun! -- 03-07-10

2010-03-07T11:52:16-05:00

The students were very excited when the Olympics started and were very excited about Canada's great finish winning gold medal in hockey--our favourite event in grade 1! Last week, the grade 1's wrote about what event they would do if they were in the Olympics. Check out their blogs to see what they had to say.

The Biggest Valentine Ever! -- 02-11-10

2010-02-11T16:09:44-05:00

Today the grade ones were given a story starter and they each came up with their creative ending. Here is the story starter they were given:
It was a bright February morning and Kalli and Cody were walking to school. They stopped to wave to their friend Emma, who was watching from her bedroom. "Too bad she has the flu," Kalli sighed. "And that she'll miss our class's valentine party today," Cody added. "I wish we had a huge card that she could see from upstairs," Kalli said. "That would be cool," Cody agreed. "But it'd have to be the biggest valentine ever!" he exclaimed. Then a crazy idea came to Kalli...

We've made it through 100 days of school!! -- 02-10-10

2010-02-10T16:31:11-05:00

Happy Birthday! -- 02-10-10

2010-02-10T16:27:40-05:00

Force and Motion -- 02-05-10

2010-02-05T11:16:52-05:00

The other day the grade ones were experimenting with force and motion. In this picture, we are taking turns blowing a ping-pong ball. Later on we tried to move a golf ball with blowing on it--we realized it takes A LOT more force to move a golf ball compared to a ping-pong ball. This was one of the more simple experiments we did that day; however, we sure enjoyed them all!

Happy Birthday! -- 02-01-10

2010-02-01T15:38:20-05:00

The People Who Live in Them... -- 01-30-10

2010-01-30T16:54:38-05:00

The grade ones have been learning about "Needs and Wants" in Social Studies. The other day we were looking at homes around the world and afterwards the students created a "Big Book" about all the different kinds of homes discussed. What came out of this all was that homes may come in all shapes and sizes, but the important thing about a home is the people who live in them.

Is it heavier than? -- 01-26-10

2010-01-26T15:52:40-05:00

Today the grade ones were comparing objects using mass. They were working in cooperative groups and finding objects that were lighter than, about the same as, and heavier than a book they were provided with. Some groups chose some very creative objects to compare the books with, and everyone cooperated. Good job grade ones!

Farthest? Shortest? -- 01-19-10

2010-01-19T11:05:02-05:00

The grade ones are still working on different ways to measure. The other day we were focusing on distance. They got to roll their car down a ramp and measure which car went the farthest, and which car went the shortest distance. I was told that this was "the best math class ever"--playing with cars and all.

What would you do at this place? -- 01-13-10

2010-01-13T16:09:28-05:00

The grade ones continue to work on incoporating the 5W's within their writing. Today, they got a picture of a place they have never visited and attempted to write their first paragraph--with the 5W's--about this place. They had some very creative short-stories!

Who? What? When? Where? Why? -- 01-09-10

2010-01-09T14:49:33-05:00

This week the grade ones have been working on incoporating the 5w's within their writing. This was their goal when the wrote their blogs this week. After reading them over, some students realized that they didn't answer all of the 5w's; however, I was informed that it would just be too much typing!! Read their blogs to find out what they did over the holidays, and how many of the "W's" they did manage to incoporate!

Is it shorter than... heavier than... or taller than? -- 01-06-10

2010-01-06T17:08:18-05:00

Today the grade ones started learning about measuring and comparing objects in math. Here a student is comparing two objects by their length.

Merry Christmas!! -- 12-22-09

2009-12-22T13:13:10-05:00

What would you be...an elf? Or a reindeer? -- 12-14-09

2009-12-14T10:07:37-05:00

The other day the grades ones wrote about being an elf or a reindeer, or even Santa Claus himself. Read their blogs to see what they would do... some very creative ideas!

Christmas is coming! -- 12-02-09

2009-12-02T16:19:50-05:00

We are definately in the holiday spirit in the grade one classroom and addicted to Sticker Stories! I haven't been doing a good job of posting new classroom pictures on the blog; however, I promise to be better with this in the new year! Enjoy their "Christmas sticker stories" this week and next week I promise we'll change it up a bit. Have a good rest of the week!

Sticker Stories... -- 11-18-09

2009-11-18T16:02:41-05:00

Today the grade ones wrote their first "sticker story". It's a great way to get ideas flowing for a story and they really enjoyed it--maybe we'll do it again for our next blog!

We Remember... -- 11-05-09

2009-11-05T17:58:33-05:00

The grade ones blogged about Remembrance Day this week. Read their blogs to see what they will be remembering this November 11th.

Happy Birthday! -- 11-04-09

2009-11-04T16:56:04-05:00

Happy Halloween! -- 10-30-09

2009-10-30T14:38:52-05:00

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!!! -- 10-28-09

2009-10-28T16:50:30-05:00

Doesn't it make you want one? -- 10-21-09

2009-10-21T16:43:05-05:00

What Would You Be?? -- 10-16-09

2009-10-16T12:39:58-05:00

Now that Thanksgiving is over the grade ones are VERY excited for Halloween! So I think for the next couple of weeks, all of our writing is going to be about Halloween. Yesterday, the grade ones chose which Halloween "character" they would be and what they would do if they were really a witch, ghost, skeleton, vampire etc.. Check out their blogs to see what they had to say!

Spelling, Spelling, Spelling!! -- 10-14-09

2009-10-14T17:49:34-05:00

The grade ones have learned all the sounds of the alphabet and now it's on to blends, diphthongs, and digraphs! They are doing very well with sounding out their words and they love spelling on the chalkboards--even though it gets a bit messy!

Reading!! -- 10-09-09

2009-10-09T16:15:00-05:00

The grade ones have started guided reading this week. We are working on various reading strategies. Right now we are focusing on the first letter and looking at the pictures. We are trying to remember our "tracking" fingers!!

How Many Apples? -- 10-08-09

2009-10-08T13:17:58-05:00

Today the grade ones were testing their problem solving skills. They were told that they had 13 apples, some were red and some were yellow, how many of each colour did they have? They were very succesful at solving this.

Painting Fall! -- 10-02-09

2009-10-02T18:32:27-05:00

Taco-in-a-Bag! -- 10-02-09

2009-10-02T18:25:13-05:00

The ski-trip club is raising money for their upcoming trip in 2011. To raise money they are having monthly hotmeals. We sure enjoyed our first one of the year!

New Year, New Kids! -- 09-23-09

2009-09-23T12:15:56-05:00

Hello, and welcome back from a long, cold summer. Of course the nice weather starts when we all have to go back to school! The grade ones have their first computer class today, and today it's all about navigating our way to the blog, and choosing safe games to play on the internet. Come back next week to read our first entry!!

"Beach Day" -- 06-25-09

2009-06-25T15:56:08-05:00

Field Trip! -- 06-22-09

2009-06-22T21:15:48-05:00

Last birthday of the school-year! -- 06-21-09

2009-06-21T14:13:19-05:00

...and still growing! -- 06-17-09

2009-06-17T12:35:28-05:00

Happy Birthday!! -- 06-12-09

2009-06-12T09:26:38-05:00

Off to a good start.... -- 06-10-09

2009-06-10T17:52:51-05:00

Track and Field!!! -- 06-04-09

2009-06-04T18:22:49-05:00

Seeds!!! -- 06-04-09

2009-06-04T18:17:19-05:00

We are learning all about plants and we are going to see if our beans actually grow!! The other day the 1's and 2's were given a story starter: "You find an unusual seed and you plant it. Your seed grows into a....". Read the blogs to see just what their strange seeds grew into!!

First June Birthday!!! -- 06-03-09

2009-06-03T09:03:27-05:00

What can be found in the driveway!! -- 05-28-09

2009-05-28T16:54:47-05:00

Our second last read... -- 05-26-09

2009-05-26T09:22:56-05:00

Yes... it is May 20th!! -- 05-20-09

2009-05-20T18:16:03-05:00

Decades Day! -- 05-18-09

2009-05-18T11:17:20-05:00

Do I even need a title? -- 05-13-09

2009-05-13T12:45:23-05:00

What is a Mom? -- 05-08-09

2009-05-08T18:15:10-05:00

Seeing as Mother's Day is on Sunday the 1's and 2's blogged about what a mom was to them. You must check out their blogs to see what they had to say. Happy Mother's Day!!

Class Pet! -- 05-06-09

2009-05-06T17:49:51-05:00

A grade 2 student decided to bring a frog to school and show the class. He spent the day hopping around our classroom (literally), until we finally found him a lid!

All About Dinosaurs.... -- 05-01-09

2009-05-01T09:05:56-05:00

The grade ones and twos have been busy learning all about dinosaurs. We have all found it very fascinating to think that creatures like this once roamed where we live now! Yesterday the ones and twos were creating their own dinosaurs--considering how they would protect themselves, whether they would be a plant eater or meat eater etc.. After creating their dinosaur they had to make either a trace fossil or body fossil; we had some very creative pieces of work!

Pyjama Day!!! -- 04-25-09

2009-04-25T11:14:32-05:00

Happy Easter! -- 04-09-09

2009-04-09T17:58:56-05:00

Have a wonderful Easter Holiday!!!

Happy Birthday to Two More!!! -- 04-07-09

2009-04-07T12:28:34-05:00

Shiloh Season -- 04-04-09

2009-04-04T16:49:57-05:00

We just finished the second book of the Shiloh trilogy--Shiloh Season. All the 1's and 2's loved this book; however, it is difficult to compete with the classic, Old Yeller. We are now reading the last book called Saving Shiloh and I'm pretty sure we will enjoy it just as much as the first two. Check out the students blogs to see which part was their favourite in Shiloh Season.

A Special Visitor... -- 04-01-09

2009-04-01T09:32:57-05:00

I woke up and... -- 03-26-09

2009-03-26T17:41:25-05:00

What would you do if you woke up and all of a sudden dinosaurs were alive? Or you realized you were in a movie? Today the grade 1's and 2's came up with their own creative writing ideas and they narrowed it down to these two options. Check out their blogs to see which one they chose and what they would do!!

A Little Leprechaun Friend.... -- 03-18-09

2009-03-18T16:39:52-05:00

Yesterday the 1's and 2's wrote about finding a little leprechaun. Check out their blogs to see just what they would do if they had their own little leprechaun friend...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! -- 03-17-09

2009-03-17T16:58:44-05:00

Our new favourite book! -- 03-11-09

2009-03-11T11:23:26-05:00

The new book that we are reading is "Shiloh". It is about a dog who is being mistreated by his owner and a young boy takes the dog under his wing. The kids have taken a great liking to the book and we are going to read the trilogy. Check out the blogs to see what the 1's and 2's think of the book so far!

Happy Birthday! -- 03-05-09

2009-03-05T08:35:20-05:00

Storyteller! -- 03-03-09

2009-03-03T12:03:40-05:00

Yesterday, grades K-3 got the privilege of listening to some stories told by Kevin MacKenzie. Kevin will be here all week doing a variety of things with different grade levels within our school. Yesterday all the kids took an active role in a retelling of a myth. Everyone had lots of fun--including the teachers!

What would you do? -- 02-27-09

2009-02-27T16:10:35-05:00

Today the grade ones and twos wrote about what they did over the February break, or what they wished they would have done. Read their blogs to see what they had to say!!

Author's Chair! -- 02-24-09

2009-02-24T16:06:23-05:00

The grade 2's are beginning to get familiar with the writing process and some have recently created their own book. With their first books they had to choose a character, a problem, and setting from a box and create a story with what they were given. We had some very interesting stories!!

Happy Valentines Day!! -- 02-13-09

2009-02-13T16:41:00-05:00

How would you end it? -- 02-12-09

2009-02-12T17:00:19-05:00

Today the grade 1's and 2's were given a Valentine's Day "story-starter". Read their blogs to find out how they finished this story: "It's time to open your valentines. One of yours is really big. You squeeze it and you hear a tiny giggle and it starts to move. Suddenly the envelop rips open...".

100 Days of School! -- 02-10-09

2009-02-10T16:05:18-05:00

Jump Rope for Heart!! -- 02-06-09

2009-02-06T22:25:00-05:00

What Would You Have? -- 02-04-09

2009-02-04T16:04:53-05:00

The other day the grade ones and twos brought pictures of their actual pets for sharing. Today they blogged about what kind of animal they would have as a pet if they could choose any animal in the whole world. Some are very interesting choices...

Happy Birthday! -- 02-03-09

2009-02-03T16:24:16-05:00

Today we celebrated another birthday in our class. This lucky girl had her Mom come in and surprise her--as well as the class--with a cake! We all enjoyed it very much!

Problem Solving! -- 01-31-09

2009-01-31T15:54:56-05:00

The grade one and two math classes have recently been split up and we are enjoying math a lot better now! Everyday the grade twos start off with some problem solving. We are getting familiar with the different strategies, and so far we have used objects, made pictures, used patterns and tested out our logical reasoning.

Our New Read! -- 01-27-09

2009-01-27T16:40:28-05:00

So far this year we have read "Old Yeller" and "Black Beauty". We are presently reading "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". Although many of the students have seen the movie(s), they are all enjoying the book and the way in which Roald Dahl has described the characters in his book. It is a very fun read and I hope you enjoy reading what the ones and twos think of the book so far.

Busy Little Bloggers! -- 01-19-09

2009-01-19T16:33:47-05:00

The ones and twos were busy blogging again today. I realized that some of their comment boxes weren't showing up because of their picture sizes. So hopefully I have fixed the problem and we hope you leave us some comments!!!

Geeks, Geeks, Geeks! -- 01-16-09

2009-01-16T15:37:14-05:00

Bitter, Sweet, Salty or Sour? -- 01-13-09

2009-01-13T16:26:13-05:00

Yesterday the 1's and 2's were busy at the various "tasting stations" in the classroom. The students had to taste a variety of foods, match the "mystery" item at each station, and decide whether it was bitter, sweet, salty or sour.

Moustaches! -- 01-10-09

2009-01-10T14:27:43-05:00

Happy Birthday! -- 01-06-09

2009-01-06T16:56:13-05:00

We are finally back into the swing of things and hoping to get a lot accomplished this month! Today we celebrated another birthday in the class. Here is a picture of a few students sharing with the class--as well as the birthday girl--what they would give her if they could give her anything in the world for her birthday! We all hope she has a wonderful day today!

Merry Christmas from the 1's and 2's!!!! -- 12-19-08

2008-12-19T15:14:12-05:00

Christmas Around the World! -- 12-11-08

2008-12-11T16:46:35-05:00

Our class has been keeping busy travelling around the world. We have visited Germany, Mexico, Israel, and Sweden. With every visit, we made a craft to represent what traditions the people follow, or what they do to celebrate. We then used our crafts to decorate our Christmas tree. Check out the grade one and two blogs to see what they do to celebrate Christmas!

Wacky Hat Day -- 12-06-08

2008-12-06T16:12:22-05:00

Slacking... -- 12-04-08

2008-12-04T16:20:33-05:00

I have to admit that I've been "slacking" in the "Blog department" for the last week or so. I promise I will get back on track and keep my blog more up to date--not a week old. Check out the grade one and two blogs to see what they plan on doing with their lives 20 years from now!

One Inch... -- 11-25-08

2008-11-25T08:06:43-05:00

What would you do if one day you woke up and you were only an inch tall? Check out the grade ones and twos blogs to see what they would do!

There's No People Like Snow People... -- 11-17-08

2008-11-17T17:42:06-05:00

Ideal Snow -- 11-14-08

2008-11-14T08:38:21-05:00

The gym has been booked so the grade ones and twos have missed their phys.ed period for two days in a row! Yesterday, I decided to take them outside and make snowmen--especially since the snow was ideal for snowman making!! Check out their wonderful masterpieces!!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!! -- 11-12-08

2008-11-12T17:27:49-05:00

Remembrance Day... -- 11-07-08

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Today the school held a ceremony for Remembrance Day. It was a beautiful ceremony and gave the kids much to think about. A few days ago the students made their own posters to show what Remembrance Day meant to them and they were so well done that we decided to hang them up in the hallway. On that note, I hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend and see you on Wednesday!

Tomorrow... -- 11-06-08

2008-11-06T08:22:42-05:00

If you could do anything tomorrow what would you do?? Check out the blogs to see what the grade ones and grade twos would do!

Happy Halloween!! -- 10-31-08

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Reading Week... -- 10-29-08

2008-10-29T17:54:11-05:00

In celebration of reading week the staff of the school took it upon themselves to make muffins for the entire student body. The kids really enjoyed their muffins--and so did the teachers! Tomorrow we have a guest coming into the classroom to read us a book!

Thinking About it... -- 10-26-08

2008-10-26T16:12:05-05:00

The grade ones and twos have been busy thinking about Halloween as well as wondering what they will be busy doing when the big day finally arrives! They are getting excited to dress up and you will have to read what each of them plan on dressing up as!

"er" Day!! -- 10-21-08

2008-10-21T18:08:33-05:00

The other day was spirit day at school and the kids were supposed to dress up as something that ended with "er"... we had everything from a teenager to a student just being herself because her last name ended with "er". Keep up the school spirit grade one and two!!

What is a Family? -- 10-17-08

2008-10-17T09:16:41-05:00

In Social Studies we have been talking a lot about friendship and families. The other day I asked the students "What is a Family"? The students blogged about their ideas on what a family was--some decided to write about their own families and others wrote about animal families...click on the students names to read what they had to say...

We Give Our Thanks... -- 10-11-08

2008-10-11T17:20:55-05:00

On Friday the grade 1/2's brainstormed many different things that they are thankful for. Be sure to check out everyone's blog to see just what they wrote about. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!!

Our New Blogging Experience!! -- 10-08-08

2008-10-08T17:31:08-05:00

Yesterday was our first time in the computer lab and our first time blogging. We ran out of time and some students did not get finished; however, we will be doing a blog before the Thanksgiving weekend. With this being the first time I let the kids write a sentence about whatever they wanted to write about. As we get better at this we will all be writing about a topic or theme. Thanks for visiting!

A New School-Year and a New Class!! -- 10-06-08

2008-10-06T17:31:29-05:00

Hello and welcome back to my blog! I am at a new school this year and am excited to start blogging with my new class. Tomorrow is our first blog session and I hope the students as well as the parents enjoy our first article. I promise that this will get better and more exciting and I hope that you make frequent visits!! See you soon!

Wishing Everyone the Best of Luck! -- 06-26-08

2008-06-26T19:20:08-05:00

Today was the last day of school and Miss Weseen was good all day until the kids left--and then the tears came. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to read the blog and leave comments. I'm so proud of the grade ones, for they have done an excellent job of navigating their way to and from the blog, as well as writing excellent articles. I've had a wonderful six months with them and I wish them the best of luck in their future! I'm really going to miss each and everyone of them and I hope everyone has a wonderful summer!

Enjoying a Sunny Afternoon! -- 06-25-08

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A Step Back in Time -- 06-23-08

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How's Your Bike-Safety Knowledge? -- 06-19-08

2008-06-19T21:31:47-05:00

On Tuesday, the grade ones took part in a "Bike Rodeo". In the morning, they had their bikes mechanically inspected and in the afternoon they completed many obstacle courses to see if they know the 'rule of the road'. The grade ones had lots of fun and we had a beautiful day for it! Good job grade ones!

PlayDay Fun!! -- 06-16-08

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"Why My Dad is Special" -- 06-13-08

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What do Dad's Do?? -- 06-10-08

2008-06-10T21:42:02-05:00

In preperation for Father's Day, the grade ones were busy brainstorming different things that Dad's are known for. Check out the grade one's blogs to see what each of their Dad's do, as well as the portraits they drew of their Dad's!!! Be sure to come back on the weekend to watch our video of--"Why My Dad is Special"!!

The Science Centre!! -- 06-05-08

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I Wanna Iguana -- 06-02-08

2008-06-02T22:33:32-05:00

Today the grade ones were working on persuasive writing. We read "I Wanna Iguana" by Karen Kaufman Orloff, and after the grade ones were to write a convincing letter to their parents explaining why they deserve to have an animal of their choice as a pet. Take a look at what kind of pet owners the grade ones would be!!!

Why Does a Turtle Have a Shell?? -- 05-28-08

2008-05-28T21:23:53-05:00

The other day the grade ones had fun representing turtles out of clay. They were to make two turtles and put a plastic dish over one and not the other. Next, they squished both and came to the conclusion that it's a good thing turtles have a shell to hide under!!

Another Special Visit... -- 05-25-08

2008-05-25T18:05:34-05:00

The other day the grade ones welcomed a couple of special visitors--Ginger and Caramel. We sure hated to see them go because we really enjoyed their company!!

Watch Us Blossom!! -- 05-20-08

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Schoolyard Clean Up -- 05-16-08

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Animals -- 05-14-08

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Some of the grade ones brought pictures of their pet or favourite animal for sharing today. Check out their blogs to see what they had to say about some well-known animals.

A Want or a Need? -- 05-12-08

2008-05-12T17:38:07-05:00

Today the grade ones were introduced to the idea of what a "want" is and what a "need" is. As a class we had a brief discussion and the grade ones were able to come up with some examples. Later they were instructed to draw each member of their family and to look through a SEARS catalogue and provide each family member with objects that he/she would be interested in. Later the students had to tell me whether each object was a "want" or a "need"--very interesting results!!

Why Are Moms So Special?? -- 05-09-08

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"Cosmo" -- 05-01-08

2008-05-01T09:16:20-05:00

The grade ones have welcomed a new member of the class--Cosmo. Miss Weseen had a friend who no longer wanted Cosmo so she brought him to school and now we are all going to take turns feeding and making sure Cosmo isn't floating at the top of the fishbowl. Let's hope he makes it to the end of June!

Our New Toy! -- 04-25-08

2008-04-25T16:49:06-05:00

We have finally figured out how to use some simple tools on our new PalmPilot. Right now we are writing some creative stories on it and later--when our teacher figures out how to do more--we will begin to use it for other things. We really think it's neat!

The Pigs and the Wolf... or the Wolves and the Pig???? -- 04-22-08

2008-04-22T22:13:20-05:00

The other day the grade ones were busy listening to three different versions of "The Three Little Pigs". Later on, the grade ones decided that they would like to write their own version of "The Three Little Pigs". Click on their names to see what they came up with!!!

Hoops for Hearts -- 04-20-08

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Hooray for Spring!!! -- 04-16-08

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An Unexpected Visit!! -- 04-15-08

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Today our class had an unexpected visit from "Milo". One of our classmates got a new puppy and we had the pleasure of meeting him. I think the picture speaks for itself!!

Goodbye Winter!! -- 04-09-08

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Lighter, Heavier or 'About the Same As'??? -- 04-07-08

2008-04-07T17:08:49-05:00

Today the grade ones were busy learning all about mass. They compared many objects to the weight of a book and had to decide whether an object was lighter, heavier, or 'about the same as'. The grade ones later estimated how many pieces of pasta it would take to equal the weight of a pencil case...164!

April Showers Bring May Flowers!!! -- 04-03-08

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All About Area... -- 04-01-08

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Happy Easter!!! -- 03-20-08

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Today the grade ones made a video about what they would like to do over the holidays if they could do anything! See what they had to say...

What Colour Are We? -- 03-19-08

2008-03-19T16:35:26-05:00

Today the grade ones took part in the school-wide "colour day". The whole school showed alot of school spirit, and we even got to pop balloons in the gym! We are all getting really antsy and excited with the nice weather and we are definately ready for our break!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! -- 03-17-08

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Does a Picture Speak a Thousand Words? -- 03-13-08

2008-03-13T22:43:11-05:00

The grade ones are beginning to write more, and today we were specifically working on the imaginative side of writing. The grade ones were shown this picture and as a class they had to brainstorm words to describe how one of the characters may be feeling, what they may have been hearing, seeing or smelling. Individually they were instructed to write a few sentences about what may have been happening in the picture. Click on the students' names to see what they all came up with!

Shorter, Thicker, Taller or Thinner? -- 03-11-08

2008-03-11T20:30:28-05:00

Today the grade ones were busy comparing a variety of objects found in the classroom. They worked in partners and came up with as many describing words as they could think of. At the end of it all, they had to share their findings with their peers!

How Many Left on the Bus? -- 03-08-08

2008-03-08T12:28:31-05:00

The grade ones have been working really hard at adding and subtracting numbers 1 through 12. Today they had to put their listening and problem solving skills to the test. I told the students a story about a bus driver picking students up and dropping them off. At each "stop" the grade ones had to decide whether to add or subtract, and write a corresponding number sentence. The students were very successful and next week we'll be learning about measuring.

Our New Experience -- 03-05-08

2008-03-05T18:28:44-05:00

Today was our first computer and blogging experience all in one! It took us awhile to find our way onto the blog; however, when we got there it was very exciting!! The students wrote a sentence or two about themselves and due to our time constraints we had to cut it short. Next time it will be easier for us and I hope you come back soon!!

How Will This Go?? -- 03-04-08

2008-03-04T08:24:44-05:00

Welcome to our Grade One Blog! The students will be blogging tomorrow and then this will be much more exciting!! We'll have pictures posted and there will be many more articles to read. Hope you come back soon to see what we've done!