Welcome to Division 10

We are off to an amazing start in Division 10! Here are some of the things we’ve been up to:

Math: We warmed up with some geometry, basic addition and subtraction, patterns, and a number sense assessment (SNAP).

Literacy: We completed a spelling assessment, a summer writing activity, and already have 3 entries in our writing books. Students are taking turns reading with Mrs. Wilson one on one and we are enjoying our first novel, The Wild Robot.

Social Studies: Our first unit is an overview of the the continents and oceans and the special symbols and features of Canada. We are currently researching each continent and writing facts to summarize what we learn.

PE: The class has gym with Mr. McKee twice a week and Mrs. Wilson three times a week. We’ve been playing cooperative games to learn the gym routines, have fun, and get lots of exercise. We are also playing handball to learn the fundamentals of team sports (offence, defence, positioning, and working as a team).

Community Building: We begin each day with a morning meeting so that everyone gets a chance to speak and practice active listening. We also completed a group challenge (The Longest Paper Chain) that focused on speaking kindly and working together.

Communication/ADST: The students learned how to use PowerPoint to communicate their learning/knowledge. First Mrs. Wilson presented a PowerPoint about herself, and now the students are creating their own PowerPoints to present to the class.

Art: We learned all about Pablo Picasso, who was one of the first artists to show that art doesn’t need to look perfect and realistic. Then we created self portraits using his concept.

Word of the Month: This month our word is ‘friendly,’ a perfect word to start off a new year with new classmates!