Week ending Mar 10

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our trip to Vivian Outdoor Resource Centre was a huge success in spite of the rainy weather. We were fortunate to have a relatively warm day so the students were able to particpate in the outdoors without the frigid temperatures like today! We saw squirrels and many species of birds come right up to our window to feed, and watched a live camera view of various birds and their chicks all around the world.

Listening to Teacher Gina as she explains the rules of the activity

In the classroom watching birds around the world and
learning about Ontario's animals on the endangered list

A visitor at the window

Our outdoor activity, Threshold of Extinction, had us become species of animals on Ontario's endangered list, as well as threats to their survival. The goal was to find as much food and water as possible without getting 'tagged' by a threat, which meant a deduction of points! Our afternoon Habitat Walk showed us the grounds, including some poison ivy, and a Ruffled Grouse's 'kitchen'.  

Heading out for our Habitat Walk

                       

Walking in the woods

                     

On Thursday, March 9th, Beckett Farm participated in the Great Big Crunch! As March is Nutrition Month, our school participated in this schoolwide, nation wide crunching of apples to promote healthy eating. Our class were excellent ambassadors as we delivered the apples to all the classes, and collected the apple cores for the green bin. Here's to healthy snacks!

Over the March Break...

Pixton is here! As we dive right into narrative story writing, I have introduced students to another way to write stories through Pixton. Pixton uses technology to create stories through comics or a graphic novel. I have asked everyone to explore this site over the March Break if possible, in order to familiarize themselves with the features before we apply it to our work at school. They have all selected a username and password to give them access at home.

As we continue our unit into multiplication and division, I have asked students to practise their multiplication facts to assist with more immediate recall. Once the concept of grouping, multiples and factors have been grasped, the fast recall of facts will assist them as they move on to learn other concepts in mathematics. 

I hope all families have some time over this March Break to spend with each other. It is a time to relax, rest and rejuvenate as we head into the 'home stretch' of the school year. Don't forget to encourage your child to continue to read, read, read! Wishing you all a safe and happy week.

Sincerely,

Mrs. McIntosh