Hello Families,

Next week is the last week of school before the winter break, and the last school week of 2020. Classes run all week finishing on Friday December 18th,  and we are looking forward to participating in some fun and interesting activities in tandem with our learning.

We are checking to see who has devices or may need devices for the on-line week of learning starting January 4th. Please let me know by Monday at the latest, if you have or need a device for your child to use. 

This week we designed brochures in literacy about owning and caring for a pet. We continued our novel study of The One and Only Ivan, and discussed how everyone of us can make a difference in this world. We practiced some on-line lessons in preparation for moving to on-line learning for the first week in January, after the holidays. Students also completed their Slides presentations on careers which allow us to work with animals. They did an amazing job, presenting in front of the whole class - you should be very proud.  In math we worked on rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100 & 1000 - we will continue with this next week. In science we examined waste in our world and how it is handled in Calgary. In social studies we completed our study of the impact of the fur trade established by settlers in Canada. With the weather becoming colder, we discussed homelessness in health. It was a very mature discussion with students showing much sympathy for this demographic. We moved on to yoga in gym and will be dancing next week. 

Our Scholastic Virtual Book Fair ends on Sunday. Books ordered will be shipped directly to you home. Please use the following link: 

https://bookfairs-canada.myshopify.com/pages/5153667 

Thank you,  and have a safe and restful weekend

Libby Coldbeck & Grade 4/5 Students 

Cappy Smart School Room 14

Learning Leader 

Hello Families,

Only 3 weeks left until our winter break, but we are still working hard on our learning.This week we have focused on addition and subtraction in math. In literacy we focused on spelling and starting to edit our own work for errors. We continue to discuss Waste in Our World in science and learned about the amount of packaging that goes to landfill and how we can help reduce this. We became experts at skipping in gym - such a great fitness activity! We drew waterfalls in art and will focus on perspective next week.  In health we had a wonderful discussion on the traits of friendship and how we can be a good friend. 

Today we will be presenting our Slides research on Canadian musicians to the rest of the class. We are also uploading more of the fabulous work we have done in class to IRIS, so please remember to check it out at home.

There is no school for students next Friday, December 4th, as it is a non-instructional day. 

Wishing you a wonderful family weekend. Stay safe and well.

Mrs Coldbeck and the Students of Room 14

Cappy Smart School

Hello Families,

Please remember there is no school for students tomorrow as it is a non-instructional day. School resumes on Monday November 23rd.

Your children have created some excellent posters in Literacy on elephants. They have also been writing 1st person accounts as a character from the story, The One and Only Ivan. In math we continued with division this week. Students definitely benefit when they know they multiplication tables. In science, we focused on biodegradable materials, as well as food preservation, both past and present. We examined the origins of our national emblem, the beaver, in social studies, and researched why it was so valuable for the settlers who immigrated to Canada, and how it was hunted to near extinction. We continue to work on our music projects researching Canadian artists and musicians. In health we focused on how 'joy' is a choice, and how it affects how we feel. 

Thank you for your continued support with winter clothing - it is certainly getting cold out there. Please stay safer and warm this weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 Grade 4/5 Students

 Hello Families,

This week we have been commemorating Remembrance Day. The children have been learning why it is important we remember those that gave their lives. We discussed why wars start and the effects they have on people's lives. Children discussed We wrote poems and reflections on wars Canada has been involved with, and how we now play a peacekeeping role in the world. We learned about the contribution from the different peoples and cultures who make up our diverse population. We participated in an on-line Remembrance Assembly with the rest of the school. We drew and made poppies as we reflected on John McCrea's poem, Flanders Field. 

We continue to study Waste in Our World, learning this week about biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. We are recognizing how we can make a difference to the planet by reusing, recycling and reducing waste. In math we have been focused on our project about an animal shelter. Next week we will be focused on division.  In gym we were developing ball skills and started learning to juggle.

There is no school for students next Friday, November 20th, as it is a non-instructional day.  

Please have a safe and peaceful weekend.Thank you for you continued support,

Mrs Coldbeck and the Grade 4/5 Students of Room 14

 Hello Families,

There is no school tomorrow for students as it is a professional learning day for staff.  Students return to school on Monday November 9th.

This week we are continuing to listen our class novel in Literacy and write about different characters from the story. We also researched animal shelters to find out what they do and how they help animals.Today we started our research on elephants and will continue this next week.In math we continue to work on multiplication and division. This week we have been solving problems related to the running of an Animal Shelter. In Science we are focused on Waste and our World, learning how to protect our world by recycling and reusing stuff. We also looked at different forms of transportation, and how new technologies can reduce pollution.We investigated how settlers hunted Buffalo, comparing that to how Indigenous People hunted. In art we will be creating some drawings in the style of West Coast Indigenous Art. We continue to research Canadian musicians in music. In gym we have been developing throwing and catching skills with frisbees and balls.

Next week we will be focused on Remembrance Day learning. There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11 as we commemorate Remembrance Day. 

We have enjoyed a lovely week, weather-wise. Next week will be cold so please make sure your children are coming to school suitably prepared for the weather.

Thank you and have a lovely weekend. 

Mrs Coldbeck & the Students of Room 14, Cappy Smart School

 

Hello Families,

There is no school tomorrow as School Conferences will be taking place. If you haven't booked your appointment, please go on-line or call the school, as I would love the opportunity to chat with you about your child's progress.

This week we started listening to the book, 'The One and Only Ivan,' written by Katherine Applegate. We will continue this novel study for the next few week. We conducted research into animals that prefer to live in family groups, as well as animals who lead a solitary existence.

In math we are focused on multiplication and division. Please help your child learn their multiplication tables, as this makes math so much easier for them. We practiced our multiplication and division knowledge through spooky art math. 

We have started learning about Waste in Our World in science. In social studies we continue to focus on Alberta and Canada - this week we have been learning how Aboriginal people hunted Buffalo and how they used all the body parts. 

In gym we finished our focus on Basketball skills and will be using frisbees next week to practice our throwing and catching skills.

We have been uploading some of our work to IRIS for you to see at home. Take a look at what your child is especially proud of.

Hope to chat to you tonight or tomorrow morning. Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and the Grade 4/5 Students of Room 14

 Hello Families,

This week we have started multiplication and division in math. Please support your child at home to learn their multiplication tables, as this makes it so much easier for them. In Literacy we focused a lot on grammar and spelling this week, as well as writing our own fables as a comic strip. In music we are beginning to research Canadian musicians and will create Slide Presentations to present to the class. Science saw us complete our focus on Wetlands by drawing different wetland animals and writing riddles about them to enhance our knowledge of their features. We discussed immigration in Social Studies and why people came and settled in Canada from many different countries. 

We finished creating our travel brochures on animal safaris - they look amazing. Check out your child's IRIS account on-line to see a range of work they have completed and are proud of. We moved on to basketball in gym and are focused on building out fitness level through playing games.

Your child will bring home their password today to ensure they are ready to join an on-line class if we are required to move on-line. Details of how this will work will be forwarded separately to you later today. This is only needed IF we go to on-line schooling.

Parent Conferences will take place next week on Thursday evening and Friday morning. These will be on-line or by phone - you can book your appointment from Monday through the electronic booking system.  If you need an interpreter, please let me know.

There will be no school next Friday, October 30, because of School Conferences.

Please remember to send your child to school with all their winter clothes including hat and gloves. It's been chilly on the playground this week. 

Please connect with me if you have and questions, and have a safe and enjoyable weekend. 

Mrs Coldbeck and the Grade 4/5 Students of Room 14

Hello Families,

Following the long Thanksgiving Weekend, we have had a busy week. We have continued our work on pattern in math as well as in art through designing our own mandalas. In science we discussed organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, which helps to protect animals and habitats around the world.  We learned about ecosystems and how we need to find a balance between human existence and animals and nature. In social studies, we continue to learn about Canada and its modern history. We are developing tourism brochures through Literacy, showing us how we can be eco-tourists to enjoy the animals on our planet, while protecting them. 

We will be moving on from badminton in gym this week, and will hopefully start basketball next week. in math we will be moving on to multiplication. 

With the winter weather arriving, can you please make sure your child has inside shoes to change into and warm clothes for when we are outside at recess and lunchtime.

Parent Conferences will take place on-line on October 29-30th. You will be able to book your appointment from Monday October 26th.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to connect with me.

Thank you

Mrs Coldbeck and the Grade 4/5 Students of Room 14

Cappy Smart School

403-777-8110

 

Hello Families,

This week we commemorated Orange Shirt Day and remembered all those children who were sent to residential school. 

We also remembered the significant contribution made to Canada by Terry Fox. Today we ran in his memory. He was a true Canadian hero.

Our writing and social studies centred on Terry Fox and Orange Shirt Day.

We started to learn about patterns in math, and focused on Tessellation. 

In science we learned about the human impact on the wetlands ecosystem.

Today, we were finally able to start using the computers again.

Next Thursday is Open Evening and we will be sending out further details to meet you on-line.

There will be no school next Friday, October 9th and no school on Monday October 12th for Thanksgiving.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and the students of Room 14

 

Hello Families,

There is no school tomorrow for the students. School resumes on Monday September 28th.

This week we have been learning about apostrophes and how to use them when writing. We have also started designing posters about Gorillas.

We are reading every day and appreciate you supporting your child with reading at home.

In math we learned about pie charts and line plots. We also started to learn about probability.

In science we had an on-line visitor talking about wetlands, and learned how animal adaptations help them live in this environment.

In social studies we continued to learn about Canada and the countries that are around us. 

In health we were discussing responsible decision-making, and how this is important in all areas of our lives.

In art we are drawing wetland animals. 

In gym we are continuing to develop skills in soccer.

Next week we will be learning about marking Orange Shirt Day and taking part in a Terry Fox run.

Please remember to call the school if your child is going to be absent for any reason. 

An on-line Open House will take place on October 8th.

If you have ay questions please email me and I will be happy to respond.

Have a wonderful first weekend of autumn.

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 Students

Learning Leader and Grade 4/5 Teacher

 Hello Families

Tomorrow is a non-instructional day, so there is no school for the children.

This week we have continued to learn about data in math, exploring information on line graphs, Venn diagrams and pie charts. In literacy we have considered the interdependency of humans and animals through writing, producing posters for endangered animals and telling our own family story.  We are learning about Wetlands in science and have drawn different examples in art.  In social studies we discussed what it means to be a Canadian, and in health we have been discussing relationships.

Please make sure children have suitable shoes for gym, as we do this every day.  As it is getting colder in the mornings and with the changeable weather, students may need to have a sweater or coat with them.

Have a lovely long weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 Students

Learning Leader and Grade4/5 Teacher

 

Hello Families

This week we have been learning how to draw graphs to represent data. We learned how to construct bar graphs and plot line graphs.

In science we started to learn about Wetlands and their importance to the environment.

In Literacy we have been learning about the interdependency of humans and animals. This week we were find out about gorillas and their habitats, as well as learning about conservation.

We have taken time to learn to draw different animals.

In social studies we brainstormed all we knew about Canada and formulated some questions that we want to know.

We discussed indigenous teachings with our new assistant principal, Ms Watkins and shaded leaves through paper and coloured them

Next week is picture day on Tuesday 15th.  There will be no school next Friday, September 18th.

Please return any forms that you have.

Have a lovely weekend

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 students

Learning Leader Grade 4/5

Hello Families, 

This was our first week back to school, we were feeling happy and excited but also nervous. Fortunately, it turned out well!

We wrote about the best part of me and why.  In math we are learning about data management and graphing. We discussed  how to be respectful, focusing on class and school rules, such as mealtime manner, classroom courtesy and respect at recess. 

In class, we focused on keep socially distanced, wearing masks and sanitizing our hands. We also learned how to navigate the school following arrows, being respectful of others in the building. 

We have been learning how to draw trees and took our journals outside to draw the landscape around Cappy Smart.

This is a holiday weekend so all students will be back in school next Tuesday, September 8th. 

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 students

Grade 4/5

Weekly News

Hello Families,

I hope everyone continues to stay healthy; thank you to those of you keeping your children home who are not feeling well.  Sadly our Field Trip next week has been cancelled as the Arts Commons has closed all its theatres for the time being. We will hopefully be able to visit again in the future.
I am disappointed not to have the opportunity to meet with you all this week to discuss your child's progress. If you have any questions or concerns, or would just like a quick chat with me, please email and we can arrange a phone conversation.
This week the children began to compile their digital books from their writings on world issues.  They are using Google Docs and can access this at home. They have also learned how to save and share work they are proud of on IRIS, again you can access this from home. In math we continue to focus on money, and in particular adding and subtracting, as well as making change. This has involved re-grouping and respecting place value with the decimal point. Science saw the grade 3s start to design their own zoos, taking into account the habitat needs of different animals. Grade 4 have continued to explore electricity and power.  In social studies, grade 4 have been completing their maps and landforms of Canada, and the grade 3 students examined early forms of writing and communication by Ukrainian people through designing Pyansky Eggs.  In art we are exploring and creating tessellating patterns, and in health, we are discussing which accomplishments we are proud of and how that makes us feel. In gym, we have moved on from badminton to handball.
Next week is a short week; students will finish on Thursday March 19th for Spring Break, returning to school on Monday April 6th.
Thank you, and please stay safe and warm this weekend.

Libby Coldbeck
Learning Leader

Weekly News

Hello Families,

What a busy week we have had. In literacy we have continued to discuss and write about global geography and the issues that affect our world. This week we have been focused on the Arctic, and will continue to study this area of our world next week. We are also highly focused on developing reading skills and thank you for reading with your child at home every day.
In math we continue to learn about fractions of shapes and numbers.
Science saw the grade 3 students move on to invertebrates and the grade 4 students continuing to learn about electricity.
In art, your children produced some wonderful water colours in the style of Ted Harrison.
We were delighted to welcome Elder Shirley Hill to our school on Wednesday, she will be returning for 2 further visits next week. She shared her knowledge and stories of the history of the Blackfoot nation in Alberta. The students thoroughly enjoyed her visit, asking many questions and taking part in hoop dancing.
The grade 4 students were invited in completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey, allowing them to have a voice in their own education.
Next week is a short week due to Teachers Convention, so no school on Thursday and Friday. Students return to school on Tuesday February 18th after the Family Day holiday.
Just a reminder, parents are not allowed to use the school parking lots when dropping off or picking up your children. It is dangerous for all students to have cars crossing the sidewalks into our parking area. We understand that it is busy in the morning, and ask that you 'kiss and go' when dropping your children to school by car.
As always, please connect with me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you

Libby Coldbeck
Learning Leader

Weekly News

Hello Families

Hope your children managed to get outside on this lovely sunny day while home from school for our professional learning day. This coming week is a full school week ahead of Teacher's Convention and the Family Day long weekend.
This week we were able to participate in some hands-on learning using the Glenbow Museum's 'Museum on Loan' kits. It is a wonderful opportunity to develop indigenous ways of knowing through hands-on experiences. We will be building on this work when Elder Shirley Hill visits with  us over the next two weeks, to engage the students in aboriginal cultural learning through stories and artifacts. This will link directly with the focus of Grade 4 students in their social studies investigations. Grade 3 continued focusing on Tunisia in social studies, designing holiday posters extolling the virtues of holidaying in this beautiful country. Next week they will begin their research on a country of their choice, completing a digital presentation over the next few weeks to present to their peers.
In gym, Mr Bennett joined us to teach us the fundamentals of ringette. The children enjoyed this immensely. We will be continuing developing our skills this week.
Art found us continuing our focus on Ted Harrison, which will continue next week with us using water colours to imitate his style of painting.
In science, grade 3 students identified different animals in the 5 vertebrate groups. Next week we begin our inquiry into invertebrate animals. Grade 4 focused on electricity.
In literacy the students completed their writing on the Amazon Rainforest, and started writing about themselves and healthy eating habits. In math we have been extending our learning about fractions.
Grade 4 & 5 students will be completing the Alberta Education Accountability Pillar Survey next week.
Enjoy your weekend, and if you have any questions or concerns, please connect with me.

Libby Coldbeck
Learning Leader

Weekly News

Hello Families,

Last week was such a pleasant week for all of us, weather-wise, as the children were able to get outside for some fresh air and exercise. It was also the inaugural week of our Passion Project Fridays, details of which I am sure your children shared with you. All teachers chose an activity to run, then all students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 were able to choose what they wanted to do.It was wonderfully successful for the whole school community, as these mixed groups interacted together so well. It also allowed teachers to meet students they didn't know, and for students to get to know other teachers. What a wonderful morning! As there is no school for students this Friday, January 31st,  the second Passion Project Session will take place on Friday February 7th, so please make sure your child is in school to take part.
In literacy, we have focused on writing paragraphs about world geography and events and have had such rich conversations.  We discussed the forest fires in Australia, the Taal Volcano eruption in the Philippines, and the Amazon Rainforest. I am fortunate to have such curious students. We continue to learn about fractions in math and how we use them in everyday life.
In science, Grade 3 discussed and researched different animal groups and understand the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates. In social studies, we did some inquiry about Tunisia and why it is a popular place for holiday. Our next step is to design a holiday poster, highlighting the wonderful attractions.  Grade 4 are focused on electricity and its uses in science; in social studies they continue to learn about Canada and will be starting to make landforms this week. We will be learning how to play ringette this week in gym, with Mr Bennett's help.
Library days are on Tuesday and Thursday, so please ensure books are in backpacks. While we will be enjoying some plus temperatures this week, the mornings are still chilly and the snow will be melting, so please send in snow boots, snow-pants and gloves.
Thank you and please connect with me if you have any questions or concerns.

Libby Coldbeck
Learning Leader
Grade 3-4

Weekly News

Hello Families,

Weather: Hopefully the cold snap is going to be gone by Monday and we can get back to some sort of normal. As we are likely to be outside, please make sure that your children still have appropriate clothes for playing outside in the snow.

Absences: If your child is going to be absent, please call the school and leave a message on the answer phone.

Library:  We now have the option to take books on Tuesday & Thursday. Please make sure that books are in you child's backpack on these dates.

Recycling: We would appreciate you sending in kitchen rolls, newspapers, materials and other types of re-cycling for our class projects.

Non-teaching day. There will be no school on January 31st for students.

Student Learning: 

Science - Grade 3 will be learning about animal lifecycles; grade 4 are learning about electricity and creating devices that utilize electricity

Social Studies - Grade 3 are studying Tunisia in the context of global citizenship; grade 4 are learning about Alberta.

In Literacy we are learning how to write paragraphs by discussing current events, and in Math we are working on fractions. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Thank you

Libby Coldbeck

Learning Leader

Weekly News

Hello Families, 

Happy New Year to you all! I hope you and the children are as excited to be back at school tomorrow, January 9th, as I am. It is nice to have a short week to get back into the swing of school, catching up on what has been happening over the last couple of weeks.

Sadly the weather forecast is not looking to warm over the next while, so please make sure your child comes to school with the necessary warm clothing, labelled with their name.

We will be having Library tomorrow, so if you could please dig out any school books and return them tomorrow, that would be wonderful. 

Just a reminder that some children will no doubt try to bring in new toys they might have received over the holidays. Unfortunately, personal items have a tendency to get lost or broken, so please check that they have not made their way into backpacks!

Thank you, and as always please connect with me if you have any questions or concerns.

Libby Coldbeck

Learning Leader