Thursday December 22

 ¡Hola familias!

This was a short but exciting week. 

• Since our last update we successfully completed a science experiment on absorption. Students experimented with different materials to see which one absorbed the most and wondered why it was absorbent. 

• This week in math we continued with 2-digit addition with regrouping. We also did a review of the number line. 
• In ELAL we completed our "how to" writing.
• In Spanish we started to record our question and answer sequence.
• In social studies we are learning about Acadian food and the students did a lobster trap out of popsicle sticks and cardboard and a clay lobster.
• In physical education we had centres where students could choose between skipping rope, scoop rackets or badminton.
• Today was pajama day and students enjoyed a day of crafts and winter-themed activities.

Have a great break! 

Tuesday December 20

¡Hola familias!

• This week in math we are continuing with 2-digit addition with regrouping. We also did a review of the number line. 
• In ELAL we were completing our "how to" writing.
• In Spanish we are starting to record our question and answer sequence.
• In Science we are continuing with liquids and this week we will learn about absorption.
• In social studies we are learning about Acadian food and the students did a lobster trap out of popsicle sticks and cardboard and a clay lobster.
• In physical education we had centres where students could choose between skipping rope, scoop rackets or badminton.
• Today we was library day and students got to sign out books that they can keep over the break.

Reminders:

Please make sure your child has the appropriate winter clothing. This week will be exceptionally cold.

Friday December 16 update

  ¡Hola familias!

This week in math we started practicing addition facts. Students were given the sheets and had 10 minutes to practice. We will continue to do this next week and carry on practicing in the new year. We continued with representing a 2-digit sum and representing a number up to 500 using four strategies as well as a review on graphing.

In science we have been learning about liquids. Yesterday we completed our experiment on what happens to water in an open vs. a closed container. Students saw that the water level in the open container dropped. Ask your child why.

In social studies we learned about Acadian food and drew a lobster.

In ELAL we are continuing to work on our how to writing. Students are working on an edited final copy.

In Spanish we are working on a question and answer sequence about Winter activities.

¿Qué te gusta hacer en el invierno? (What do you like to do in winter?)

¿Dónde lo haces (o practicas)? (Where do you do it?) 

¿Con quién lo hacer (o practicas)? (With who?)

Students will record themselves asking and answering the questions in the end when they are ready. 

In physical education we completed target games involving activities where students had to perfect their aim similar to bowling, curling, bocce, hockey and tossing a bean bag in a bucket.

School reminders:

Please check your MyCBE account to see if you have any outstanding fees. We would appreciate that these fees be taken care of as soon as possible as it otherwise the school has to pay and it affects the programming we can offer.   They can be paid online through your MyCBE account.  If you need help with the payment process or if you feel that you received this message in error, please contact the office.  It you need to make payment arrangements, please contact the school directly as soon as possible.

 

If your child has overdue library books, please return them to school by December as soon as possible.

 

A reminder that the last day of classes before winter break is Thursday, December 22, 2022.  Classes will resume on Monday, January 9, 2023. If your child will be absent in the new year, please let the office know ahead of time.

 

Thursday, December 22 will be Pajama Day at Dalhousie.  Wear your coziest PJs!  Carolling will take place in classrooms.

 

The next Dalhousie School Council/Parent Society meeting will be held on January 11, 2023 at 6pm through Microsoft Teams.  All are welcome to attend.

 

Coming back from the break, January 13, 2023 will be Crazy Sock Day.  Wear your comfiest, craziest socks to show them off!

Tuesday Dec 13th update

 ¡Hola familias!

This week in math we have done some 2-digit addition with and without regrouping as well as representing a number to 500. We are also starting wth out mental math addition routine. 

In ELAL we are starting a new "how to" writing piece as well as reviewing the digraphs ch, sh, th, wh, and ph. We will practice making a "good copy" of our work.

In Spanish we are learning how to answer what we like doing in Winter:

¿Que te gusta hacer en el invierno? 

Students have practiced answering what they like to do and where. We will continue by adding with whom (¿Con quien?). 

In physical education we are refining our target skills.

In Social studies we are learning about Acadian food and celebrations.

In science we are continuing with liquids. Today we did an experiment on density. Please ask you child about it.

Friday December 9

 ¡Hola familias!

This week in math we continued with addition with and without regrouping as well as a review of graphs.

In science we continued the liquids unit. So far we have explored water, read about the different states of water, started an experiment on evaporation and completed an experiment on viscosity. 

In ELAL we are working on "How to" writing and the digraphs ch, sh, th, ph, and wh.

In Spanish, we have been practicing how to talk about what activities we practice in Winter. 

The question is ¿Que te gusta hacer en el invierno?

and the answer is : 

                              En el invierno yo practico ________.

or                           En el invierno a mi me gusta hacer ________.

In social studies we learned about the climate and landscape of an acadian community in Nova Scotia. Next week we will learn about food and culture in an Acadian community.

In physical education, students are working on target games.

Please remember to look for any library books at home that need to be returned. I will be sending home a print out of the books to be returned.

I also sent home passwords and logins for both RazKids and google classroom. Please check your child's backpack for it.

School update

Each year, Dalhousie has a lottery for Kindergarten and Grade 1 as we are only allocated so many spots. To help us with planning, please let us know if you intend on registering a younger sibling at Dalhousie for the 2023-2024 school year by completing this form. Siblings who live in the walk zone have Priority 1 registration status and those who live outside of the walk and within our catchment areas have Priority 2 registration status. If you have more than one child for Kindergarten and/or Grade 1 for whom you would like to apply, please go back to the link and fill out one form for each potential registrant. Please note that providing this information does not mean that your child is registered. You must still complete a registration form. To be included in the lottery, which will be held February 15, 2023, your completed expression of interest with all relevant paperwork must be received by February 14, 2023 at noon. Expressions of interest can be submitted starting January 16, 2023. Any references to registration assumes offer of a registration spot in the lottery. This form must only be filled out for new registrations to Dalhousie.  If you child currently attends Dalhousie, their registration automatically rolls over and you do not need to do anything.

This year Dalhousie School has decided to give back to the community by participating in the Salvation Army Toy Drive. This toy drive is designed to bring cheer to low-income families with children aged 0-12. A box has been set up in the main office to collect donations. If you would like to contribute please bring your unwrapped toys into the office before noon on December 20, 2022.

We are in the last month before Winter Break.  A reminder that if your child will be absent for 5 days or more due to a holiday, an extended absence form must be filled out.  Please email dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca to request the form and have it submitted before your child’s absence.

On December 16, Dalhousie students to participate in Crazy Hat Day.   Wear your craziest headgear to show off to your friends!

Southland Transportation has updated the MyBusStop app to include push notifications.  When there is a posted delay on a bus route, families can now receive an alert directly to their mobile phone. To receive notifications families must have the app installed on their phone and have registered on the website. They can subscribe to their route using the code provided in MyCBE. You can then allow the app to provide you notifications on their route delays

A reminder that the last day of classes before winter break is Thursday, December 22, 2022.  Classes will resume on Monday, January 9, 2023.

 

Dalhousie Parent Society News – Please direct any questions to the dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com

www.dalhousieparentsociety.com – check out our website for all this info and more!

The Purdy’s Chocolate orders have come in early! Please email us at dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com to arrange a pick-up time between now and next Tuesday. Thank you for your support!

We need volunteers to help with fundraising for the playground. Please ask around your work to see if there are corporate donations available. Please email us at dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com if you would like to help. We really need more bodies as this is a giant project.

Fun Lunch dates have been added for the new year! Check out your healthy hunger account to see what is available! Volunteer spots for the new fun lunch dates in 2023 are available here

 CONTEST TIME!!

Bring your reusable straw on Dec 13 to be entered to win a free fun lunch!

 

Dec 21 – Subway (deadline Dec 16)

If your student is going to be absent for fun lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com  (BEFORE 11 am – we can’t ensure requests if emails are received after) with your student’s NAME, TEACHER/ ROOM # and if you would like to pick up, donate, or send home with a sibling.

Tuesday December 6th update

¡Hola familias!

This week in math we continued with addition with regrouping. This week we are also starting to practice timed addition exercises.

In science we are continuing the liquids unit. So far we have explored water, read about the different states of water, started an experiment on evaporation and this week we will do an experiment on viscosity and also the effects of evaporation and droughts. 

In ELAL we are working on "How to" writing and the digraphs ph, and wh.

In Spanish, we started to learn some Winter related vocabulary. We have also continued practicing to use the following prepositions of place:

arriba, abajo, izquierda, derecha, dentro, delante, detrás, al lado, debajo, encima and entre. 

In social studies we are learning about the climate and landscape of an acadian community in Nova Scotia. This week we will do some related art.

In physical education, students are working on target games.

Please remember to look for any library books at home that need to be returned. I will be sending home a print out of the books to be returned.

I also sent home passwords and logins for both RazKids and google classroom. Please check your child's backpack for it.

School Reminders

December 9 will be Anything but a Backpack Day. This is a chance for the students to use their creativity by using a household item in lieu of a backpack. We want to emphasize that student should not need to buy anything for this spirit day and what is brought to school is safe for the student and those around them. 

This year Dalhousie School has decided to give back to the community by participating in the Salvation Army Toy Angel Drive. This toy drive is designed to bring cheer to low-income families with children aged 0-12. A box has been set up in the main office to collect donations. If you would like to contribute please bring your unwrapped toys into the office before noon on 15 December 2022.

 

We are in the last month before Winter Break.  A reminder that if your child will be absent for 5 days or more due to a holiday, an extended absence form must be filled out.  Please email dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca to request the form and have it submitted before your child’s absence.

Friday Dec 2 update

¡Hola familias!

This week in math we started addition with regrouping and students have been quick to grasp the concept. We will keep practicing in the next week.  

In science we started the liquids unit. We explored water, read about the different states of water and started an experiment on evaporation. Next week we will revisit the evaporation experiment and do an experiment on viscosity.

In ELAL we are working on "How to" writing and the digraphs sh, ch, th, ph, and wh.

In Spanish, we have continue practicing to use the following prepositions of place:

arriba, abajo, izquierda, derecha, dentro, delante, detrás, al lado, debajo, encima and entre.

In social studies we learned about the climate and landscape of an acadian community in Nova Scotia.

In physical education, students worked on target games.

Please remember to look for any library books at home that need to be returned. I will be sending home a print out of the books to be returned.

I also sent home passwords and logins for both RazKids and google classroom. Please check your childs backpack for it.

Have a great weekend!