Monday The Wild Robot Escapes: Makayla and Milana read Human Sexuality Math Challenge Alberta Problems and Solutions Buddies Tuesday The Wild Robot Escapes: Lucas and Grace read Human Sexuality Tea Cups Problem Solving Bridlewood Pond Walk Wednesday The Wild Robot Escapes: Ransym and Setara read Human Sexuality Alberta Problems and Solutions Calgary Public Library Summer Reading Presentation Thursday The Wild Robot Escapes: Power and Simone read Human Sexuality Friday The Wild Robot Escapes: Hillary and Liam read Human Sexuality Dare to Care Lemonade TeamHello Bridlewood! We are days away from the Dare to Care Lemonade Stand! Dare to Care is an Anti-bullying program that our grade 5 students have been involved with for the past 2 years. Dare to Care is encouraging kids to help them raise funds for programs by "Taking a Stand against Bullying...a Lemonade Stand!" A dedicated group of our grade 5 and 6 students have organized a Lemonade Stand to help raise funds for Dare to Care. The Lemonade Stand will be open on Wednesday and Thursday next week at lunchtime. A cup of lemonade will cost $0.50, donations will also be accepted. Thank you for your support as we take a stand against bullying. Dare to Care Lemonade Team Library Book ReminderALL library books should be returned now. If students could use the weekend to check under their beds, in their basements, cars, classroom, etc. that would be much appreciated. Another reminder will be sent out next week to those who have overdue/lost books (some students have LOOOONG OVERDUE books!! From October!!) that should they not be returned the student will need to make amends and bills will be to sent out next week as well. Bongo and Red SculpturesHere are our sculptures that we created in Bongo's or Red's image from Wishtree. This was from Mr. Lincoln's and Ms. Zain's lesson plans way back on May 24th. They turned out amazingly and we hope you enjoy displaying them in your house. Friendology - What makes you a great friend?Tyleigh and Taylor designed a lesson where students created an art piece with words that explain why that person is a great friend. Bridlewood PondIt was a perfect afternoon for a walk to the Bridlewood Pond. The students were amazing. Once at the pond, they used their senses to observe the animals and plants that call the pond home. Students collected 6 sketches based on what they saw and heard. Students noticed that when we were quiet, the ducks came closer to use so we could see them in more detail and there are many different types of ducks and birds that call the pond home. We saw: - ducks (mallard ducks, copper head ducks, and even a blue-billed duck) and baby ducks (so very cute and fluffy) - red winged blackbirds - a couple of different bird nests -cattails - minnows (perhaps tadpoles?) and there were lots of them - caterpillars - black birds - wild roses - they are in bloom - poplar trees - algae Unfortunately, we were disturbed by the garbage we saw on our walk to the pond and at the pond. The number of straws we found was amazing - once we started looking for them. Can you see the garbage in some of our pictures? What do you think the impact of this garbage is on the pond? What is the impact on the community? Can something be so small that it doesn't matter? Are straws so small they don't matter? Did you know we watched a webcast (Kids Meet...The Pacific Ocean) last Friday and they challenged us to go straw free for 30 days. Some of us have started that challenge already! It is a tough challenge because straws are so convenient. P.S. Thank-you Melinda and Ms. Gordon for joining us on our walk today. It was nice to have you join us. You helped us make great observations. Human SexualityLEARNER OUTCOME1 W-4.3: Describe physical, emotional and social changes that occur during puberty; e.g., menstruation, secondary sexual characteristics, changing identity and moods. Lesson 1Lesson 2Lesson 3What would you put in your puberty kit to help you deal with some of the changes that come with puberty? We are trying to make a boys kit and a girls kit. Can you offer me some suggestions of things that might be helpful? Plants and ButterfliesOur plants for the butterfly garden have begun to sprout. Thanks to Emily for her guidance on how much water the plants need. If we forget to water, Emily always checks in on our plants for us. All but one (Gary?) have made a chrysalis. For each chrysalis, there is a caterpillar skin that has been shed and dropped to the ground. Most of our caterpillars chose a comfy spot on the ceiling of our butterfly museum...all except one who decided to use the branches that students provided for the caterpillars to play on. Can you spot him in the picture. By the end of next week, we should have painted lady butterflies. Alberta ProblemsWe looked at the problems we have been learning about that impact Alberta. We discussed how these problems are all connected in some way. Nothing happens in isolation. There is always an impact somewhere else. We are also aware that balance is required for ecosystems to be successful. Math ChallengeThese are the math challenge questions from MashUp Math that we worked on today. One is based on addition/subtraction and the other is based on multiplication using the area model. Which one do you think is easier to solve? Why do you find it easier? How do you know if your answer is correct? Problem Solving TaskAmazing Race Sports DayWe have some exciting news to share! Adam and Courtney from the Amazing Race Canada are coming to Bridlewood School on June 22nd for our sports day. They are going to talk to us about empathy and then stay and help out for the rest of the day. We can't wait to meet them :)
Monday Tuesday Bike to School Day #BiketoSchool Wednesday Health: Human Sexuality forms sent home The Wild Robot Escapes: Julie and Ethan read Thursday Last day for book exchange in the Learning Commons (all books due back June 18) Kindergarten dress rehearsal The Wild Robot Escapes: Jackson and Emily read Friday Volunteer Tea 11-11:30am KidsMeet... the Pacific Ocean The Wild Robot Escapes: Katarina and Daniel read Upcoming June 11 - 15 Health: Human Sexuality June 13: Calgary Public Library (Shawnessy) - Summer Reading Program Presentation #BiketoSchool Day Tuesday, June 5thCongratulations Bridlewood! We had 351 teachers and students ride their bikes to school today. We all should be very proud of being active whether we rode our bikes, skateboarded, scooted or walked. I think our community did a fantastic job of spreading the word to be active. Remember, now that the nice weather is here, we can continue being active through out the summer. Thanks to all of your friends and family for being active with you and riding to school or work. Mrs. Swanson KidsMeet... the Pacific OceanWe have registered to learn more about the Pacific Ocean and plastic with A Kids' Guide to Canada. See the description of the event below: Why not celebrate World Oceans Day this Friday June 8th by giving your students an opportunity to learn about the ocean from students from Departure Bay Eco-School in Nanaimo BC who live on the Pacific Ocean coastline, and who have studied the problem of Plastic Pollution this year and have something to say to your kids about it! Math Game: Pennies, Nickels, and DimesPlayers: 2 Materials: die, paper, pencil Objective: To get the closest to $1 without going over (break the bank) in exactly 7 rolls. 1. Roll the die 2. Each player decides if they would like the number on the die to represent pennies, nickels, or dimes (can only choose one denomination). 3. Repeat 6 more times. (Note: if one player goes over $1 at any time, they break the bank (lose) and the game ends. 4. Winner is the person closest to $1 without going over. Math Challenge from Mashup MathCitizen Science #callofthewetlandDid you know about the movement called Citizen Science? It is where everyday people can get involved and contribute to research. All you have to do is find a project of interest and then start the being an observer, recorder, and reporter. We looked at the work from #CalloftheWetland. Bridlewood Pond is a survey site for amphibians (frogs and salamanders). More information can be found at the website: callofthewetland.ca/?platform=hootsuite Maybe we can go for a community walk in the next week (Tuesday, June 12th after lunch) and participate? We will need a few volunteers for the supervision of the students. If you are interested, let Ms. Jenn or Ms. Tanya know asap. There are many other ways to get involved...check out the link below from the government of Canada. Citizen Science Science is all around us. It plays a part in getting us to work, powering our buildings, and making sure the food and water we consume is safe. Every day, researchers are working to improve our society and discover new things about the world in which we live. There are science projects and science experiments happening in your community that you can get involved in. Some may only be available at certain times of year or in certain areas, but with a little exploring you can find exciting ways to take part in science. You can then share how you are involved in science using the hashtag #ScienceAroundMe. science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_97169.html The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter BrownWe have finished Wishtree an amazing story told through the perspective of Red, an old red oak tree about friendship and how one small action can have a BIG impact. The students wanted to end the year by reading the sequel to The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes. Students have taken on reading this book aloud to their classmates. What a great way for the students in rooms 1 and 2 to show leadership. Students are excited to learn about Roz's newest adventures. On Friday we did out reading of the Wild Robot Escapes outside. The weather was amazing and being able to sit outside provided us all with a dose of Vitamin N (nature). Daniel and Katarina had to read louder than in the classroom because they were competing with airplanes, passing cars, and birds. They did a great job of reading and the students did a great job of listening to their peers. Painted Lady ButterfliesOur caterpillars are beginning to look like they are getting ready for their transformation into butterflies. One of our caterpillars has attached itself to the top of our caterpillar museum and is in a j-shape. How many do you think we will see in the j-shape tomorrow? The Painted Lady Butterfly - life cycle |
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