Super Start to 2015!
Thank You!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked on or contributed to the kitchen renovation over the holidays! Wow - how absolutely beautiful. It is such a wonderful gift - and truly so appreciated. The RBES staff is so lucky to have the parents that we do - it is one of the reasons that I absolutely love working in this school. You can check out some pics of the reno on this link: http://www.rbes.ca/news.html
Happy to be Back!
What a fabulous week back in 3FM! I didn't fully realize how much I missed everyone until I was back in the class this week... that being said - it was a little bit of an adjustment coming back after a couple weeks off. I'm not sure about you all - but my family is exhausted and looking forward to the weekend.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked on or contributed to the kitchen renovation over the holidays! Wow - how absolutely beautiful. It is such a wonderful gift - and truly so appreciated. The RBES staff is so lucky to have the parents that we do - it is one of the reasons that I absolutely love working in this school. You can check out some pics of the reno on this link: http://www.rbes.ca/news.html
Happy to be Back!
What a fabulous week back in 3FM! I didn't fully realize how much I missed everyone until I was back in the class this week... that being said - it was a little bit of an adjustment coming back after a couple weeks off. I'm not sure about you all - but my family is exhausted and looking forward to the weekend.
Science Update
We continued working on our hearing and sound unit this week. We
discussed volume in a little more depth - brainstorming loud and soft sounds. Along with this we learned that sound can be measured using a sound meter and is measured in decibels. We performed a test - using everyday classroom sounds such a pencil dropping, students talking, clapping, and flipping the pages of a book - where we predicted which sounds we thought were going to be the loudest vs softest. We then used a sound meter to measure the sounds and compare with our predictions. We will continue this lesson next week as we look at our ears and how they work.
Social Studies Update
Prior to the Christmas Break, we were introduced to the student from India
who will help teach us about life in India. We compared life in the country with life in the city - and discussed the idea that quality of life is not just based on money - but on shelter, food, feelings of comfort and love. We reviewed this and we also had our very first cultural day today. It was a chaotic but absolutely awesome day. It really illustrated how lucky we are to have the bunch of students that we do - they were so well-behaved, engaged, inquisitive and excited to learn about another culture.
Here is a sneak peak at the excitement of the students:
As soon as I get all of the pictures organized - I will make a special
India Day post to share them all with everyone!
Enjoy your weekend!!!
discussed volume in a little more depth - brainstorming loud and soft sounds. Along with this we learned that sound can be measured using a sound meter and is measured in decibels. We performed a test - using everyday classroom sounds such a pencil dropping, students talking, clapping, and flipping the pages of a book - where we predicted which sounds we thought were going to be the loudest vs softest. We then used a sound meter to measure the sounds and compare with our predictions. We will continue this lesson next week as we look at our ears and how they work.
Social Studies Update
Prior to the Christmas Break, we were introduced to the student from India
who will help teach us about life in India. We compared life in the country with life in the city - and discussed the idea that quality of life is not just based on money - but on shelter, food, feelings of comfort and love. We reviewed this and we also had our very first cultural day today. It was a chaotic but absolutely awesome day. It really illustrated how lucky we are to have the bunch of students that we do - they were so well-behaved, engaged, inquisitive and excited to learn about another culture.
Here is a sneak peak at the excitement of the students:
As soon as I get all of the pictures organized - I will make a special
India Day post to share them all with everyone!
Enjoy your weekend!!!
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