Mme Varughese's Grade 1/2 Blog

 Students had such a fun day for 'Journée de la francophonie'! They traveled to different classes learning about french culture, language, and celebrations. In my class, students had a great time designing carnival masks!  Students have been doing a wonderful job of speaking in French, so they won a PJ on Friday! Youpi! In science, students completed an inquiry project on snowy owls! Ask students about where snowy owls live, what they eat, and what adaptations they have to survive!  In math, students learned about 2-D shapes and 3-D objects!  In P.E, students engaged in 'mission impossible' gymnastics!  Have a wonderful spring break!! 

 This week in science, we talked about liquids and conducted an experiment. We saw how water can be dried faster with air and heat!  In social studies, we talked about prairies and looked up characteristics of prairies, resources, and traditional landscapes. We then create an art pieces depicting a classic prairie scene.  In math, we worked on addition strategies to showcase in our celebration of learning!!  In FLA we focused on the sound 'oi' and wrote in our journals using this sound, as well as learned silly songs with the sound.  In P.E students learned how to perform movement skills on gymnastics equipment!  Looking ahead...  March 10 – School Conferences ONLINE  4:00-7:30 March 11 – No School – School Conferences ONLINE 8:00-12:00 March 13 – Daylight Savings – “Spring Ahead” March 14 – Tuscany School Unique Sock Day March 17 – Wear Green Day March 17 – School Council Meeting 6:30 on Zoom March 18 – FUNdraising Treat Day Grades 1-6. Sign up o...