September 30th, 2020

Our day in Our Words.......

I did a map of Canada including provinces, territories and capital cities.   JW

In PE we ran laps getting ready for the Terry Fox Run.   AP

One time today I was feeling pretty good and then it got better.   Then we read a book and then did a ribbon activity for Orange Shirt day.   We wrote Cree words.   CP

During lunch our class was on the field and we had all sorts of different balls to play with.   We had fun. ZV

This morning we continued doing patterns with numbers and number lines.

We reached our writing goal of 15 minutes during daily 5.

Reminders.......

EHS Terry Fox Run: Friday, October 2

Wear your Eric Harvie School colours (blue & orange) on Friday, October 2.  This year is the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and Eric Harvie School is proud to be continuing the legacy of one of our greatest heroes. Please join us and support this wonderful cause by donating to: http://www.terryfox.ca/EricHarvieSchool. Together, we can all make a difference! #terryfoxschoolruns @terryfoxfoundation

 

Bring you ‘toonies for Terry’ and drop them off at your school entrance door every morning during the week.  Eric Harvie School raised over 4000.00 last year and even more in previous years.  Let’s reach for that again this year!

 

September 29th, 2020

 Today was our first fire drill.   Our class doing pretty good for our first time this year.   AP

In Daily 5 we worked on writing and reached our goal of 12 minutes.  SD

One of the things I liked today was that we got to do "Wild Robot" visualizing and it was fun! AD

At snack our S4 Officer played on the monkey bars with us outside.  She was very nice.   BH

Me and my friends had fun today playing zombie tag.   GM

Our class worked on math today.   We were finishing decreasing patterns.  LE

Ms. Watterson and Mr. Neily's class played on the compound today at lunch with chalk.  ZV

During PE we soccer.   CP

Reminders:

Tomorrow is Orange shirt day.  If you have an orange shirt please wear it.  

Terry Fox is this Friday.   

Dear Parents,

As we prepare for adding things to our new Google Classroom, we would ask you to check your child's Gmail for an invite to the new classroom for 2020-21.  Please accept the invitation so you can access learning opportunities posted there.  We are keeping all passwords the same so as not to confuse children, parents or teachers!  

Please accept the invitation by tomorrow at 4:00 so that we can check that everyone is able to access it!

Thank you!

Terry Fox Run - Friday, Oct. 2

 EHS Terry Fox Run: Friday, October 2

Wear you Eric Harvie School colours (blue & orange) on Friday, October 2.  This year is the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and Eric Harvie School is proud to be continuing the legacy of one of our greatest heroes. Please join us and support this wonderful cause by donating to: http://www.terryfox.ca/EricHarvieSchool. Together, we can all make a difference! #terryfoxschoolruns @terryfoxfoundation

 

Bring you ‘toonies for Terry’ and drop them off at your school entrance door every morning during the week.  Eric Harvie School raised over 4000.00 last year and even more in previous years.  Let’s reach for that again this year!

 

Monday, Sept. 28

 Today we...

Did decreasing patterns. - OE

Just started drawing Alberta. - SL

We played soccer in gym outside. - MC

We played a game called "A What?!" - SE

We got 10min for writing during daily 5. - LE

We played the drums in music. - NR

We reached our goal of 10min of writing. - SD

We did phys ed games. - JW

We reached 15min in daily 5 for reading. - ZV

Orange Shirt Day  - Wed, Sept.30

Orange Shirt Day is on September 30 annually. It began in 2013 when residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad shared how her orange shirt was taken away on her first day at residential school. This story is an opportunity for students and staff to reflect on history, legacy and implications, to discuss stories of survival and strength and to share ways we can work together toward truth and reconciliation. It is an opportunity to commit to commemorating the children who attended residential schools, recognizing their experiences, honoring them and sharing a collective commitment to ensure that every child matters and that each student is welcome, safe, respected and cared for in their learning community every day. ~Taken from CBE Learning Resource on Orange Shirt Day: Indigenous Education

On September 30th, 2020 Eric Harvie School will demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation through Orange Shirt Day. We invite our staff, students and community to wear an Orange Shirt showing your dedication to open and continue the dialogue about residential schooling. Teachers will acknowledge this significant day through rich learning opportunities related through the disciplines. Please see your child’s blog for more details about how the class explores the slogan “Every Child Matters” what it means to matter and how children matter in our communities.

September 24

Today we worked on finishing up our mapping activities from the week. We also wrote captions for our Polaroid pictures. We are making a wall of our photos so that we can see ourselves with out masks. Mr. Neily's class had music and Ms. McLean's class did some team building activities. 

Reminders:

- no school tomorrow - PD Day

- today there are virtual open houses at 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00- you need to have signed up on your MyCBE account to join the session. 

September 23

 Today we did a Heart Map - FF

We made a 3 term increasing pattern - NRo

We read more chapters of the Wild Robot - CH

In the book Roz got attacked by a couple of bears - KT

Today we did more Daily 5 - in writing we got up to 6 minutes. SM

We did math increasing patterns today EL

We practiced our Terry Fox run in Phys Ed. OR

Reminders:

- Tomorrow is a half day

- No School Friday

- Tomorrow is School Conferences on Google Meet - don't forget to sign up if you haven't already

Tuesday, Sept.22

 

Today we...

Didn't actually have time to share on the blog - we were so busy! But here are some photos of our work - most of the day was spent on creating maps & patterns. Check it out below!

Question We Have: Why are maps orientated with NORTH pointing up?

Reminders:

Thursday, Sept. 24 - EARLY DISMISSAL (virtual meet the teacher conferences - please refer to the school wide email sent out)

Friday, Sept.25 - NO SCHOOL (Professional Development day for teachers)

Music Blog:

https://ehsmusic.blogspot.com/2020/09/oh-canada-challenge.html

EHS Terry Fox Run: Friday, October 2

This year is the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and Eric Harvie School is proud to be continuing the legacy of one of our greatest heroes. Please join us and support this wonderful cause by donating to: http://www.terryfox.ca/EricHarvieSchool. Together, we can all make a difference! #terryfoxschoolruns @terryfoxfoundation

 

Eric Harvie School raised over 4000.00 last year and even more in previous years. Let’s reach for that again this year!

 

Monday, Sept.21

Happy International Day of Peace 🕊

Today we...

We watched a video about increasing patterns and listened to it. - OH

We did patterns for math. - BH

We had a change in the seating plan and it's actually pretty cool because no one has to sit on the floor and we all get seats. - AD

We were in the gym today instead of outside. We did patterns with different exercise. - CH

We had our pictures taken today. - JF

We talked about maps. There are many types of maps. - AU

Mrs.Watterson's class had music. - FF

Mr.Neily's class made machines with our bodies. We were learning how to work together (team building). - AP

We watched about how different types of rocks are formed. - PE

We reached our reading to self goal of 15min. - ZP

We had an "official" yoga class. - KT

Math Challenge:

Ask me what an increasing pattern is? What is a repeating pattern? 

All patterns are ---------- and ---------- ?

Reminders:

Thursday, Sept. 24 - EARLY DISMISSAL (virtual meet the teacher conferences - please refer to the school wide email sent out)

Friday, Sept.25 - NO SCHOOL (Professional Development day for teachers)

Music Blog:

https://ehsmusic.blogspot.com/2020/09/oh-canada-challenge.html

September 17th, 2020

 Our Day in Our Words.....

We reached our goals of 13 minutes in Daily 5.   SD

We used our Red Writing Journals today for the first time.   AU

We watched a Bill Nye video about Rocks and Soil during snack PE

Today in math we made pattern out of blocks.   Then a partner tried to guess our pattern.  VV

We read the book "Germs vs Soap".   I liked the book.  It made us want to wash our hands.  EL

We did a sketch using contour and blind contour.   The blind contour sketch was challenging.  KT

Me and A sketched a rock as big as my hand!   AP

Mr. Neily's class had music today.   We did drumming.   It was very loud!   OR

In PE we threw the football to our friends.   SP

Ms. McLean's class played games in the hub and made a problem solving script.

Reminders:

We are going to the duck pond tomorrow.   Please have a snack/water bottle and proper clothing and footwear.

Picture day reminder sheets went home today.

Have a great evening!:)

September 16

 We reached our goal of 10 minutes for Daily 5 - Read to Self. JW

We finished our math activity from yesterday. KT

We did 30 second, 1 minute and 5 minutes sketches of a different nature object. KG

We learned how rocks form. CH

We continued the Wild Robot. BM

Today we had fun in Gym. We passed with a football. ES

We read the story "Idea Jar" - VV

Today we had the best lunch ever. GM

We continued the math with the secret number. AP

Reminders:

- Picture Day is on Monday Sept. 21

- We are going to the Duck Pond again on Friday. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a one handed snack. 

Tuesday, Sept.15

Today we...

We did some scientist drawings and tried to sketch some drawings of objects in nature - we had 10sec, 30sec, 1min and finally 5 min to draw it. - AD

We drawed a robot (step by step) - TE

We read "The Wild Robot." - ES

Today we went to gym and we were the best kids ever. - SL

We did read to self - we made for 8 minutes! - JJ

We did math and picked a secret 2 or 3 digit number. - SM

We had time to finish our sketches and start our math. - VV

In the story, Roz was getting annoyed because she was getting bonked on the head with pinecones. - AP

On our Looking Closely, I drew a pinecone and it was very hard. - KT

REMINDERS:

• Please remember to return the school forms ASAP.
• Bring 2 books from home to keep in your bin for the week.
• Sept.21 - Picture Day (more information to follow)

Monday, Sept.14

 Today we...

We were passing a football around in small groups in gym - CW

Mr.Neily's class played the "count to 10 game" and got to 9! - VV

We did a writing activity after reading "I Wish you More" - SM

Mrs.Watterson's class had music and we did bucket drumming. - NC

We did our first number talk about the number 10. - ZV

We continued our read aloud - The Wild Robot - and the robot in the book, it's name is Roz. - AP

We did daily 5 and got to 6min with read to self.

Have a fun night! - ZP

REMINDERS:

• Please remember to return the school forms ASAP.
• Bring 2 books from home to keep in your bin for the week.
• Sept.21 - Picture Day (more information to follow)

Thank you!

September 11

 Today we went to the Duck Pond - JW

In the field by the duck pond we played Ultimate Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag. TE

At the Duck Pond we did 360 listening. It was really fun. We also played a new game. AD

There weren't any ducks in the pond today. AP

When we did 360 listening we heard 2 airplanes. VV

I had fun at the duck pond. JRM

McLean/Watterson had music for the first time this year. ZV

Neily's class did a measurement activity in Math while Ms. McLean's class was in music. RV

We also squeezed in a short gratitude circle. CH

Reminders 

- please return your forms ASAP

- have a great weekend!

GO RAPTORS!

Thursday, Sept.10

Today we...

Today was the first day Mr.Neily's class had music and today we did the drums. - KG

Mrs.Watterson/Ms.McLean did a 2m distance task for math. - AM

Today we did some math and we measured some stuff with two meter sticks. And in gym we played a fun game called "switch a roo." - GM

Today we started Daily 5. We were able to do 3min 30sec of read to self. - SD

Today we did a listening thing - 360 deg listening both inside and outside. - CP

We got to use our visual journals for the first time. - AU

We continued to read The Wild Robot. - ES

We did 360 deg listening outside - I heard cars, a helicopter, foot stomping and a bike. - CW

Today was really fun because at gym we did our first game. - BH

A fly landed on my hand. - JP

We tried to play a counting game and got to number 2 - ZV

REMINDERS:

We are excited to let you know that we will be going on a short community walk to the duck pond tomorrow morning. We would ask that your child have a water bottle and one handed snack that is easy to take in their pocket. The mornings have been cool so we suggest a coat and/or layers and long pants. We will leave the school at 9:00am and will be back at 10:30am. We are excited to learn outside on a gorgeous fall day tomorrow. 

Please, please ensure that all of your child's personal items are clearly labelled with first and last names. This includes: lunch kits and containers, water bottles, coats, hats, shoes, mitts etc. 

Friday Dismissal Times:

11:57am    Last name A - G

12:02pm    Last names H - N

12:07pm    Last names O - Z

Please bring a book to keep in your bin at school.

Please return all school forms ASAP.

September 9

- We did our first Math activity. It was called Numbermania. KT

- We started our new read aloud book "The Wild Robot" RV

- We started writing about "The Wild Robot" we made a prediction if the Wild Robot could survive. GM

- We finished our Class Promise. We glued our eyes on around it and signed. CH

- We had a "test" of our listening skills. OR

- Gym was really fun. BH

- In the morning we did a class check-in on what we did last night. CW

- We got to play on the field for the first time at lunch. AU

-  I went bananas during the outside break. JP

- I'm glad we did math because I love math SPR.

- We all signed the class promise. SD

Reminders: 

- Please bring a book from home to read at school. We will be keeping it in our personal bin. 

- Bring your forms if you haven't yet

GO RAPTORS!! 

Tuesday, Sept. 8

 

Today we did...

We finished our mask art and had to add words to it. - RF

We started a book called The Wild Robot. - BH

We had 2 mask breaks - AU

We had gym for the first time today -we ran. BM

Today we had a vote for the book we wanted to read together - either The Wild Robot or The One and Only Ivan. We also had our first gym today and it was awesome! - GM

We all had a great time today. - KT

We had a body break in the morning and went to the park - CW

Today was our day on the compound at lunch. - VV

It was just fun! - JP

We wrote in our journals today. - AP

REMINDERS:

Please send you child to school with a book that they can keep in their bin for reading breaks throughout the day. This book is not to be shared with anyone so please label it and then it can be returned back home safely. 

If you have not already done so, please return your forms back ASAP.

Remember to wash your mask and ideally have 1-2 extra in your backpacks please .😊

*Our current practice when students are leaving the building for outside time or mask breaks is to use a Ziploc bag assigned to each child to store their masks OR fold their masks in half and wear around their wrists. We have noticed that some students are using fanny packs to carry their masks which seems to work really well to keep them with the child and avoid any additional handling. We would welcome families that choose to, to send a fanny pack with their child for mask storage, however if you choose not to we will continue to offer the Ziploc bags for storage. 

It's Friday!

 

Our day in our own words:

We almost finished our mask art today. Almost... - BM

We did a gratitude circle. It was fun. - LB

School is fun! - JP

Hopefully we can have more fun school days. - CW

We brainstormed ideas for our class contract. - SD

Today was really fun because we did lots of stuff. - LE

We had gratitude circle for the first time in a year! - CW

And what about the week overall?

This week was a really fun week. We did our name tags and we started our mask art. - RV

Our first week was a really good week and we did alot of stuff. We had snack indoors today and a story today and a gratitude circle. - GM

This week was very fun because we got to meet a few more people that we weren't friends with. - VV

It was really, really, really fun and I really like the masks. - BH

I wasn't sure what school was going to be like, but it was fun! - SP

Reminders:

No School on Monday, Sept.7 (Labor Day)

Forms were sent home today with your child. Please fill out these forms and return back to the school ASAP.

Enjoy your long weekend!

September 4th, 2020

We are so proud of all the grade 3/4's in our class.   They have handled the first two days with great courage.   They are resilient bunch.   So lucky to have this kind and caring group.

We had our first whole school assembly today through google meet.  It went really well.   Ms. Kinsman read the book "We Learn From The Sun" by David Bouchard.  Mr. Kai made a video of all the teachers with and without masks. 

We did our first writing activity.   3-5 sentences on the highlight of your summer.   We asked that everyone give us their best work.  Lot's of fun activities happened over the summer.

We did began an art activity that is a self-portrait with and without the mask.   We will continue to work on it tomorrow.

Reminders:   

Tomorrow is Friday.   Early dismissal at 12:03.

Make sure to wash masks.   

GO RAPTORS!!

First Day Back

 We did it!

We are so impressed and thankful to have such a patient, kind, and caring class of students. This was truly a team effort today and we hope everyone felt good about their first day back at school.

There are lots of new norms to consider in order to make our classroom safe for everyone. We appreciate everyone adhering to physical distancing and wearing masks. On that note, each student did receive 2 masks today. Some have chosen to wear and bring home and some have left them in their personalized bins. Please ensure masks are washed daily to help   keep them clean.

Reminders:

NO SCHOOL tomorrow - Wednesday, Sept. 2

Regular school - Thursday, Sept.3

Regular school - Friday, Sept.4 (early dismissal)

We will continue to welcome families of students to school using a staggered entry format - based on family last names. Please bring your children to school between 8:15am and 8:25 am according to the following schedule: 

8:15 am – Families whose LAST names begin with letters A – G 

3:00 pm – these families exit 

 

8:20 am - Families whose LAST names begin with letters H – N 

3:05 pm – these families exit 

 

8:25 am – Families whose LAST names begin with letters  O – Z 

3:10 pm – these families exit