Grade

1s April
News
2017

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Dear Grade 1 Families, .

In math, the grade ones have been learning about http://www.abcya.com/measuring.htm

measurement. They have been learning about gamehttp://pbskids.org/oddsquad/games/downthetubes/
different ways to measure objects and themselves.
The students have also been learning the
vocabulary needed to express their findings. They
were very excited to measure themselves and
compare their measurements to those of their
classmates. The students have also completed their
tangram story illustrations. They are excited about
sharing their story with you soon.

For more math fun, please visit the following

sites. You can also try measuring objects
together at home!
http://www.abcya.com/measuring.htm
gamehttp://pbskids.org/oddsquad/games/downthetube
s/

Once upon a time there was a Happy Square.

The Happy Square could change
her body -Lie
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tangram story illustration
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 class to work in our
vegetable and flower
Two of our junior gardeners, Amber (above) gardens to learn about the
observing plant roots, and Jason needs of plants.
(below) with his trusty spade.
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. Amber() For more scientific fun, you can plant your own
Jason()
garden on your computer and learn how to be
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environmentally green by playing Groovy Garden
at:
In science, we have been http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/groovygarden/groovy
searching for signs of garden. html
spring. The class has been 1 .
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on several nature walks
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collecting, drawing, and
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classifying found objects
as signs of spring and .
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then discussing their
rationale. They have also http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/groovygarden/groovygar
den.ht
joined the Kindergarten
 Many
arrangements
of flowers
and cacti
made with
care by the
talented
grade one
artists for
Charity Week.
Charity Week
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Ellie, David, Leo, Amber and Lie, singing Apples .
and Bananas during Hillside Collegiate`s
first annual Charity Week.
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Charity Week Apples and
Bananas .

In social studies, the students learned about Ireland and

how people celebrate Green Day/St Paddys in Canada,
USA, Ireland and even here in Korea. The students also
danced to traditional Irish reels. We discussed White Day
and Earth day, and compared how different cultures
celebrate holidays.

The
highlight
of our
month
was
preparing
for, and
visiting a
local
seniors
home.

The class prepared by discussing good and poor ways to

treat the elderly, and how we could help them. The
students decided to make flowers and sing for the
grandmas and grandpas. It was a success and great
time for everyone!
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Green day St Patricks Day( )
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White Day( ) Earth Day( )

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In Language, the students have been working on their oral

presentation skills. The students have started to select and .
read their best journal entries to one another. So far, many
students have been shy, but they are also very excited to
share their best work with their peers and it has challenged .
them to write longer and more exciting stories.
1. Readying Bag 20 .
Here are five easy ways to support your childs
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literacy development:
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Read for 20 mins a night with your child from 4. .
their reading bags
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listen to a story at http://www.storylineonline.net/

Speak with them in English about their favourite
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parts of the day
Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping
Sing English songs and rhymes your child be successful at school,
Explore the websites in this newsletter

Remember, the best way to keep your child motivated to
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learn English is to make it a fun and meaningful part of their
day! Sincerely,
. Ms. Groom
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pgroom@hccanada.org