Spring Update

Happy Spring!

The snow is finally melting and we are beginning to see signs of spring. April showers bring May flowers and lots of wet clothes… Please ensure your child has an extra pair of socks packed in his/her bag, splash pants are also encouraged on wet days.

Lenten Project 

Thank you for your generous donations to the Barrhaven Food Bank with our Lenten Spirit Days. This week is we are collecting non-perishable food items to fill the front foyer of the school. Students are invited to bring in food items any day this week.

Items Needed

We are in need of tissues, wipes and glue sticks. If possible please send in these items for the class. Thank you to those who have already sent some.

IMPORTANT DATES

Good Friday – April 18th  – no school

Easter Monday – April 21^st  – no school

In Language we will be focusing on recounting an event in writing (e.g., My Weekend). Our reading comprehension focus this month is on making inferences using pictures and words from the text. We will also be working on non-fiction features such as diagrams, labels and the table of contents.

In Mathematics we will be working on solving addition and subtraction problems. The students are encouraged to explain their thinking and answers using pictures, numbers or words. 

In Science continue to work on our living things inquiry. The students have come up with several questions about living things and are researching their questions in books and online.

In Drama the students will be learning to role play and tell stories.

The Grade 1 TeamJ