Hello Families,

We can't believe we are heading into May next week, but we are enjoying the improvements to the weather this season brings, even if some of it will be rain.

This week we started learning about measuring weight in math, comparing kilograms and grams and weighing different items for ourselves. Please take some time to measure items using a bathroom or kitchen scale at home. Next week we will explore volume. In literacy we continued our novel study and learned how to use similes and metaphors to enhance our writing. 

We built on our study of matter, learning about mixtures and solutions. This coming week we should be carrying out some experiments, which will be hands on and fun. In social studies we are studying the impact on settlers on the Indigenous peoples and the changes they brought.

Early in the week we took our baseball skills outside and  measured how far we could strike a ball. Back in the gym we had a couple of choice days, where students selected what they wanted to do. Next week we will be practicing our frisbee skills, in preparation for playing disk golf at Marlborough Park. a letter will be coming home to you regarding that.  

In art we concluded our work in clay by creating some art to recognize Ramadan, which many of our students are observing. We also started our pointillism art to create different images. In health we are examining personal responsibilities and boundaries.

On Monday we are fortunate to have Elder Shirley join us on line for some Indigenous teachings. She joined us last year in the building, and the children loved it. This year we are focusing on transportation, different forms of energy and the impact of human migration on the natural habitat and human history.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Coldbeck and the students of Room 14