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Au mois de mai, fait ce qu’il te plaît !
Le mot de
Mme Gonçalves et de Mme Paul…
C’est
toujours un plaisir que d’enseigner à un groupe d’élèves motivés
comme ceux de la
deuxième année. Au mois de mai, nous allons continuer
à lire des livres et des textes en français et nous allons commencer à
faire de la grammaire de façon plus systématique. En sciences. nous allons
continuer à étudier les différents mécanismes simples existants et nous
allons commencer à étudier les animaux qui vivent autours de nous. En mathématiques,
nous allons continuer à résoudre des problèmes en numération, nous
allons revoir des concepts en géométrie et en traitement des données et
des probablilités… Nous avons encore beaucoup de travail afin d’être
prêts pour la 3ème année. Enfin, nous allons faire de notre mieux !
Profitez aussi des jours qui ralongent… ça ne durera que quelques mois.
Profitez bien du mois de mai !
It is always a pleasure to
teach a motivated group of students like the ones in grade 2. During the
month of May, we will continue to read books and texts in French , and we
will start to work on French grammar in a more systematic way. In Science,
we will continue to study simple mechanisms and we will start to study the
life animals in our surroundings. In Mathematics, we will continue to solve
problems, we will review concepts in Geometry and in Data Management and
Probability… We have still a lot of work to do in order to be ready for
Grade 3. Finally, we will simply do our best! Take advantage of the days
that are becoming longer… it will only last a few more months. Enjoy, the
month of May!
Mrs. Heidi Paul
During the third term we will continue to focus on reading and writing
more fluently in English. Please encourage your son or daughter to read and
write daily in English. I have
been sending home a daily reading log with your son or daughter; most
students have become very diligent in bringing back their reading logs
daily. Please read with him or
her for 10 to 20 minutes a night and sign the reading log: this way
we are able to continue to track your son or daughter’s progress more
efficiently. If you have any question or concerns please feel free to
contact me.
Rappels …
Reminders
-
Agendas: It is important to bring the agenda to school every day since we use it daily.
-
Library books: Students are asked to continue to keep their library books at school for class reading periods.
-
Pencils: Students are asked to bring their own.
-
Toys and balls: They are to be used at recess time only and are to be kept in the backpacks
-
Lunch Time: Remember that a healthy diet is key for a healthy intellectual and physical development. So, we hope to see lots of healthy food in your lunch bags!
Communication
If you need to discuss any matter with Mme Gonçalves
or Mme Paul, you may send us a note through your child. We are also
available for a meeting during our preparation time.
Curriculum
|
French |
We will
continue to read about Calou and his friends in our Capsule book. We
will also start to write daily in our “journal intime”. We will
focus again on the “conjugaison” of –er verbs, and other
important verbs of the French language. We will also focus on grammar
and syntax (possessive adjectives, negation, questions with “est-ce
que”). |
|
Mathematics |
In Numeration,
we will continue to solve problems involving addition and subtraction.
In Geometry and Spatial Sense, we will describe and represent the
relative locations of objects, and represent objects on a map. In Data
Management and Probability, we will read and describe primary data
presented in tally charts, concrete graphs, pictographs, and other
graphic organizers. |
|
Science |
We will
continue and finish the unit on simple machines and mechanisms. We
will also start a new unit on Life Systems : we will study the growth
and changes in animals. |
|
English |
The
students will continue to organize ideas and information in order to
write more meaningful stories. They will be expected to draft and
revise their writing, using graphic forms and stylistic elements.
Your son or daughter will continue to read a variety of texts
in order to help increase their fluency and understanding of a variety
of both fiction and non-fiction books.
|
|
Arts/Drama |
The
students will describe some of the basic elements of drama and
interpret the meaning of stories, poems, and other material drawn from
a variety of sources and cultures.
The students will performance a different variety of scripts as
well as write and perform some of their own work.
|
|
Social Studies |
We
will be looking at maps, globes, and research skills to compare the
cultural and physical features of a variety of communities. Students
will explore how the environment influences people’s lives, and will
begin to recognize that the lifestyles of people in other countries
may be both similar to and different from their own. |
May Schedule –
Tableau de planification de mai
(Nota Bene- the date of the tests may be changed in
which case you will see a note in your son/daughter agenda)
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
|
|
|
1 Education Week Open House 6h00-7h30 Day 4 |
2 Day 5 |
|
5 Day 1 |
6 Science test # 2 Day 2 |
7 Math test #1 Geometry Day 3 |
8 Fun Fair Day 4 |
9 French test : la négation
(ne…pas, ne…rien, ne…personne) Day 5 |
|
12 Day 1 |
13 Science test # 3 Day 2 |
14 Math test #2 Geometry Day 3 |
15 Day 4 |
16 French test :
l’interrogation (Est-ce que… ? Quand est-ce que… ?…) Pizza Day Day 5 |
|
19 Victoria Day No school |
20 Day 1 |
21 Math test #3 Geometry Day 2 |
22 Science test (animals) #1 Day 3 |
23 French test : ma, mon, mes,
ta, ton, tes, sa, son, ses Day 4 |
|
26 Day 5 |
27 Day 1 |
28 Math test #1 Data
Management and Probability Day 2 |
29 Science test (animals) #2 Day 3 |
30 French test : notre, nos,
votre, vos, leur, leurs Math test #1
Measurement Day 4 |
Madame
Gonçalves et Madame Paul
 |
|
Le
mot de Mme Gonçalves et de Mme Paul…
Vivele printemps ! Finalement, nous pouv
We
are down to our final term. I am looking forward to the exciting stories
that our grade two’s are beginning to write. during the third term, we
will continue to focus on reading and writing more fluently in English.
Please encourage your son or daughter to read and write daily in English. I
am hopping to be sending home a daily reading log with your son or daughter,
please read with him or her for 10 minutes a night and sign the reading log.
The log should be returned at least once a week in order that we as a class
can keep track. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to
contact me.
Rappels …
Reminders
-
Sweaters and coats: It is a must to bring a sweater to wear during class time, above all if the student is seating next to the windows. The students will also be required to take their coats outside for recess.
-
Running shoes: Thestudents have Physical Education on Day 3 and 5, and Daily Physical Activity on Day 1, 2, and 4. So it is “a must” to wear running shoes at school every day. A second pair of running shoes can also be used as indoor shoes in class and for indoor physical activities.
-
Agendas: It is important to bring the agenda to school every day since we use it daily.
-
Pencils:Students are asked to bring their own.
-
Toys and balls: They are to be used at recess time only and are to be kept in the backpacks
-
Lunch Time: Remember that a healthy diet is key for a healthy intellectual and physical development. So, we hope to see lots of healthy food in your lunch bags!
-
Peanut/Nuts/seafood/Shellfish: Please, try to read the labels and avoid sending any food containing traces of nuts and seafood. It is a matter of Life and Death!
Communication
If you need to discuss any matter with Mme Gonçalves or Mme Paul, you
may send us a note through your child. We are also available for a meeting
during our preparation time.
Curriculum
|
French S.G. |
In writing, we will create a personal dictionary
and we will continue to express our understanding of texts through
oral and written responses. We will also continue to read the Capsule
green book, and we will continue the study of the movie Ratatouille
(characters, places, time, plot)… |
|
Mathematics S.G. |
We will continue our unit on Numeration: students
will continue to work on their counting skills (forward and backward)
using their memory, charts and number lines. They will also develop
their operational sense through the solving of problems involving the
addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, with and without
regrouping. We will also start a unit on Patterning and Algebra. The
students will review repeating patterns, growing patterns and
shrinking patterns. They will also be introduced to the concept of
equality between pairs of expressions, using concrete materials,
symbols, and addition and subtraction. |
|
Science S.G. |
We will start our unit on Movement. We will
describe the position and movement of objects, and demonstrate an
understanding of how simple mechanisms enable an object to move. The
students will also have the opportunity to design and make simple
mechanisms, and investigate their characteristics. |
|
English H.P. |
The students will generate, gather, and organize
ideas and information to write. They will continue to draft and revise
their writing, using graphic forms and stylistic elements. Your son or
daughter will continue to read a variety of texts in order to help
increase their fluency and understanding of a variety of both fiction
and non-fiction books. |
|
Arts/Drama H.P. |
The students will describe some of the basic
elements of drama (e.g., time, space) and interpret the meaning of
stories, poems, and other material drawn from a variety of sources and
cultures. The students will create short dance pieces, using
techniques learned in this grade. |
|
Social Studies H.P. |
We will be looking at maps, globes, and research
skills to compare the cultural and physical features of a variety of
communities. Students will explore how the environment influences
people’s lives, and will begin to recognize that the lifestyles of
people in other countries may be both similar to and different from
their own. |
Tableau
de planification des tests du
moisd’avril- April test schedule
|
Lundi Monday |
Mardi Tuesday |
Mercredi Wednesday |
Jeudi Thursday |
Vendredi Friday |
|
31 Day 2 |
1 Dictée Jupe Day 3 |
2 Skating at
Civic Center 9h00-10h40 Day 4 |
3 Math test Day 5 |
4 Day 1 |
|
7 Saint Patrick Day 2 |
8 Dictée Lune
Day 3 |
9 Math test
Day 4 |
10 Day 5 |
11
Day 1
|
14
Day 2
|
15 Dictée Robot Day 3 |
16 Day 4 |
17 Math test Day 5 |
18 PA day No school |
|
21 Day 1 |
22 Dictée Oiseau Earth
Day Garbage
free lunch day Day 2 |
2 3 Math test Day 3 |
24
Day 4 |
25 Pizza Day Day 5 |
|
28 Education Week Day 1 |
29 Dictée Quille Day 2 |
30 Day 3 |
May 1st
Math test Day 4 |
May 2nd Day 3 |
Bon moisd’avril !
Madame Gonçalves et Madame Paul
 |
|
Le mot de Mme Gonçalves et de Mme Paul…
Les vacances de mars sont dans une semaine ! Mais d’ici là, nous allons continuer à travailler fort. March Break is almost there! But before relaxing, we will continue to work hard in Math, in Science and in French… In Math, we will continue to develop our counting skills: adding and subtracting simple numbers will be done on a daily basis. We will also focus on developing our problem solving skills. In science, we will continue to study the energy from the wind and from moving water, and we will start a new unit on movement through the study of simple mechanisms. Finally, I would like to recognize the Grade 2 students for their efforts in speaking French before class time in the morning, during class time, and during lunchtime. I am very proud to hear you speak French! Way to go! Je suis très fière de vous ! Continuez ainsi ! (Sylvie Goncalves)
Mme Paul’s last word… The
students are beginning to write wonderful and creative stories. Please
remember the importance of working with your son and daughter to help them
improve their reading and writing in English. Your son or daughter should be
reading with you every night for a minimum of 10 minutes per night. Thanks
Mme Paul.
Rappels … Reminders
-
Sweaters and coats: It is a must to bring a sweater to wear during class time, above all if the student is seating next to the windows. The students will also be required to take their coats outside for recess.
-
Running shoes: The students have Physical Education on Day 3 and 5, and Daily Physical Activity on Day 1, 2, and 4. So it is “a must” to wear running shoes at school every day. A second pair of running shoes can also be used as indoor shoes in class and for indoor physical activities.
-
Agendas: It is important to bring the agenda to school every day since we use it daily.
-
Pencils: Students are asked to bring their own.
-
Toys and balls: They are to be used at recess time only and are to be kept in the backpacks
-
Lunch Time: Remember that a healthy diet is key for a healthy intellectual and physical development. So, we hope to see lots of healthy food in your lunch bags!
-
Peanut/Nuts/seafood/Shellfish: Please, try to read the labels and avoid sending any food containing traces of nuts and seafood. It is a matter of Life and Death!
Communication
If
you need to discuss any matter with Mme Gonçalves or Mme Paul, you may send
us a note through your child. We are also available for a meeting during our
preparation time.
Curriculum
|
French |
In writing, we will create a personal dictionary and we will continue to express our understanding of texts through oral and written responses. We will also continue to read the Capsule green book, and we will start the study of the movie Ratatouille (characters, places, time, plot)… (SG) |
|
Mathematics |
We will continue our unit on Measurement: we will continue to tell the time, to study money, and temperature. We will also continue to do additions and subtractions on a daily basis. We will also start to solve problems using our adding and subtracting skills. (SG) |
|
Science |
We will finish our unit on Energy From Wind and Moving water and we will start our unit on Movement. We will study simple mechanisms (hinge, wheels and axle). (SG) |
|
English |
Our focus during English is reading and writing. We spend each day writing different journal entries, independent reading and writing various stories each day. (HP) |
|
Arts |
We are working on music appreciation and instruments identification. Students will be working on tempo, beat and rhythm. (HP) |
|
Social Studies |
We are wrapping up our celebrations and traditions theme and we will be working with mapping and Canada.(HP) |
Tableau de planification de s tests du mois de mars /
March test schedule
|
Lundi Monday |
Mardi Tuesday |