January

January

I hope that you all had a relaxing and joyful Christmas holiday!  Things are back in full swing at St. Stephen School. 

We are having a Texas Donut fundraiser this month. Order forms went home last week and are due back on January 24th.  All funds go towards student programs in the school.

We met in our Champion groups and focus on the Character trait of being “Accountable” last Friday.  Students discussed this trait and then acted out a short skit for the rest of the group. 

On January 25^th, the whole school will be having a “Blast from the Past” spirit day.  Students are encouraged to dress in bright neon colors to show their school spirit.

 

There is no school on Friday, January 26^th as teachers are attending Professional Development in-services.

 

St. Stephen’s elementary students from Grade 1-6 have enjoyed taking swimming lessons this month at Trico Centre. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is funding these lessons. The last day of lessons is January 25th.

We have begun learning about new topics in many of our classes!

Math: We have completed our unit on division and will next be learning about Statistics and Probability.

Language Arts: We have covered a lot in LA this past month. We have begun our unit on grammar where students will be sharpening their grammar skills.  We have also started a book study on Owl Moon, where we have studied how to make inferences.  Next, we will be learning all about visualization.  Students continue to practice their writing skills during our proof-reading activities and during journal writing. They spend time reading DEAR and throughout the day during other subjects, and have begun to read using Tumblebooks and Raz Kids on the chrome books.

Science: Grade 3 students have been learning all about Testing Materials and Designs, while the Grade 4 students have been focusing on Building Devices and Machines that move. We have completed one experiment in each grade to enhance learning. I am excited to be planning several more experiments before we move onto our next topics in Science.

Social Studies: Grade 3 students have been learning about Traditions and Celebrations of Ukraine, Tunisia, Peru and India. Grade 4 students have been learning all about Fossils and Paleontology in Alberta.

Religion: During the month of January, we have been focusing on the Kingdom of God and how we are all a part of His kingdom.  Students have taken part in many group discussions to enhance learning. 

Health: In health class, we have been focusing learning about road safety as both pedestrians and when they are riding bikes.

Music: During Music class, we are continuing to learn about music from around the world. Students attend Hymn Sing with the rest of the elementary community to further enhance their music education.

Phys. Ed: Mr. Tran and Mr. Christiensen have been working with the students indoors to increase their physical ability and stamina.

French: Grade 4 students attend French class in Mr. Silva's class.

Art: Mrs. Teichroeb teaches our class Art 2 periods in a 6-day cycle.

As always, if you have any comments, questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through your child's agenda. For longer messages or to arrange a meeting, please email me at Kathryn.korbaylo@cssd.ab.ca.

Yours in Learning,

Mrs. Korbaylo