Good Afternoon Families,
First, I would like to say a very special thank you to all of your wonderful students who come into the classroom everyday. They bring smiles, laughter and a readiness to learn.
We are officially on winter break. School is back in on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
When we come back we will continue to focus on literacy, asking and answering questions, doing research, look at electricity and electrical circuits. We will be dividing, working with fractions and decimals and then moving on to shape, space, measurement and data.
Thank you for a great 4 months and I look forward to the next 6.
I do ask that you continue to read with your children daily, that you encourage them to write regularly, and practice basic facts in math.
Have a wonderful break, enjoy the time spent with each other.
Mrs. Mahon
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Happy Weekend Families,
Next week is the last week of school before the winter break. The students' last day of school is Thursday December 19th. It is a full day.
The Winter Celebration through song will take place on Wednesday morning at 8:30 and also on Thursday afternoon at 1pm. You are all invited to attend. Please let your student know which event you will be attending, so we have the correct amount of chairs available.
Thursday, December 19 is "Comfy Clothing Day" - this is where your child is able to come to school in what they are most comfortable in (sweatpants, pyjamas, etc).
We have had lots of fun exercising in our gym classes through yoga this week, developing movement skills and good posture.
In math we continue to work on division. The grade 4s have been focusing on dividing 2-digit numbers and the 5s focus on 3-digit numbers.
The grade 4s and 5s continued to explore simple machines, building devices that move through testing and experimentation. They were able to experiment using Lego and by building a solar powered car and a windmill.
In literacy, the Grade 4s and Grade 5s wrote their own creation stories following their study of traditional stories. They learned about oral stories and tales from Indigenous groups of the west, east, north, central and Atlantic regions of Canada.
In social studies the G4s and G5s formulated questions for their research into different regions of Canada connecting with human needs.
As always, we ask that you continue to support your child to read every day.
Just a few simple reminders:
1. Please ensure that they have appropriate clothing for the ever-changing weather we experience in Calgary.
2. Please refrain from parking in front of the school to avoid traffic issues. Also, school parking lots, are not for student drop off or pick up as it is unsafe if CBE staff are coming and going on a regular basis.
3. Please use the crosswalks.
Thank you and have a lovely weekend.
Mrs. Mahon
Grade 4/5 Teacher
Friday, December 6, 2019
Happy Friday Families,
This week we have been learning how to make our own creation stories.
In division we made cheeseburgers (not real ones) to help us remember the steps to divide. We are finally learning how to do long division.
We crafted windmills with Lego. We are learning about simple machines and how we can use wind power and sunlight to generate electricity.
We got play games in the gym with Ms. Coldbeck's class. We were playing rock/paper/scissors in teams.
We are doing winter tree art, using both pencil crayons and water color pencils.
On December 18th at 8:30 or December 19th at 1:00 - parents are invited to join us in our Winter Concert. (Times may not be correct, stay tuned, for confirmation)
Remember:
1. Students need to be dressed for any kind of weather in Calgary. We do go outside up to -19 degrees Celsius.
2. PLEASE - for the safety of our students do not J- WALK. Drivers can't stop that fast. PLEASE use the crosswalk, and park outside the handicap zones. Thank you.
Mrs. Mahon's Monsters. :)
#SuperCappy
Friday, November 29, 2019
Hi,
In writing we are learning about Inuit and Mi'kmaq creation stories. We have listened to, retold orally and rewritten the tales we have learned about.
We are learning how to multiply double digit numbers. We are next going to learn about division. We are going to build "cheeseburgers" to help us remember how to divide.
In science we are building windmills using lego and wind power. We are also learning about how windmills are powered. Last week we finished building and testing our solar powered cars.
In social we are learning about the regions of Canada and Alberta. We are using computers, text books and reference books to help us find the information we need. We will be using this information to build 3D maps of Canada and Alberta.
In Phys Ed we have finished basketball, played some soccer and tag games. December will see us doing dance and yoga. Please remember to dress appropriately for these activities.
In Music we are practicing our songs. Stay tuned for more information.
In art we made fingerpainted trees and today we are using watercolor pencils to create winter trees again, in a different style.
Our student teacher has been working with us to create our most magnificent idea and we will continue these after winter break.
Please keep looking for updates on our blog.
Mrs. Mahon's Munchkins
#SuperCappy
#schoolrocks
#weareawesome
In writing we are learning about Inuit and Mi'kmaq creation stories. We have listened to, retold orally and rewritten the tales we have learned about.
We are learning how to multiply double digit numbers. We are next going to learn about division. We are going to build "cheeseburgers" to help us remember how to divide.
In science we are building windmills using lego and wind power. We are also learning about how windmills are powered. Last week we finished building and testing our solar powered cars.
In social we are learning about the regions of Canada and Alberta. We are using computers, text books and reference books to help us find the information we need. We will be using this information to build 3D maps of Canada and Alberta.
In Phys Ed we have finished basketball, played some soccer and tag games. December will see us doing dance and yoga. Please remember to dress appropriately for these activities.
In Music we are practicing our songs. Stay tuned for more information.
In art we made fingerpainted trees and today we are using watercolor pencils to create winter trees again, in a different style.
Our student teacher has been working with us to create our most magnificent idea and we will continue these after winter break.
Please keep looking for updates on our blog.
Mrs. Mahon's Munchkins
#SuperCappy
#schoolrocks
#weareawesome
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Hello Families,
Another week has come and gone, and we are keeping as busy as ever in our classroom.
We are continuing to write about the Indigenous Peoples of Canada through stories and making connections.
We are reading a variety of items from textbooks, non-fiction reference books and fiction books that range from picture books to chapter books. We will be starting our home reading program next week and have been given a large cart of books to share with Rooms 15 and 13. We are excited to take books home to read on a regular basis.
Parents, it is important to read with your children or have your children read to you on a daily basis. Also, it helps for you to ask questions about what they are reading to help with understanding.
We are learning double digit multiplication and beginning to learn about long division in math. Xtra math will assist in learning the multiplication facts quicker.
In social we will be putting together a 3D map of both Canada and Alberta. We are looking for recyclable materials from home if you have any to help with this project over the next 4 weeks.
In science we are using Lego to build vehicles and devices that have a variety of moving parts.
The grade 4 students have recently had a fabulous time at the Grey Cup Party at Stampede Park.
Have a great week and we look forward to the learning ahead.
Mrs. Mahon
Another week has come and gone, and we are keeping as busy as ever in our classroom.
We are continuing to write about the Indigenous Peoples of Canada through stories and making connections.
We are reading a variety of items from textbooks, non-fiction reference books and fiction books that range from picture books to chapter books. We will be starting our home reading program next week and have been given a large cart of books to share with Rooms 15 and 13. We are excited to take books home to read on a regular basis.
Parents, it is important to read with your children or have your children read to you on a daily basis. Also, it helps for you to ask questions about what they are reading to help with understanding.
We are learning double digit multiplication and beginning to learn about long division in math. Xtra math will assist in learning the multiplication facts quicker.
In social we will be putting together a 3D map of both Canada and Alberta. We are looking for recyclable materials from home if you have any to help with this project over the next 4 weeks.
In science we are using Lego to build vehicles and devices that have a variety of moving parts.
The grade 4 students have recently had a fabulous time at the Grey Cup Party at Stampede Park.
Have a great week and we look forward to the learning ahead.
Mrs. Mahon
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Happy Weekend Families,
Rom 16 has been super busy and really excited about new happenings in the school and the classroom.
We are learning about indigenous tales in writing and we are hoping to soon, begin writing our own creation stories.
In science we spent a day at Telus Spark learning about solar power and other forms of energy to help make things move. We then got to invent our own item that would help in space. Some of the amazing ideas were a garden, coffee warmer, vacuum, puppy to play with, a space rover and a solar powered car. The students enjoyed the entire day. We will also be doing a Magnificent Idea invention with Ms. Reid, our student teacher.
We are currently learning about the regions of Canada and Alberta in Social Studies. We would like to create 3D maps of each of these, and may need assistance with recycled materials. If you have any items that you can donate to the class, that would be amazing.
Multiplication is our focus for a couple of weeks in mathematics and students are learning different tricks to help them remember their times tables.
The grade 4s are headed off on a quick field trip to celebrate Grey Cup on Thursday, November 21, and we are in need of a volunteer or two, please let us know if you are available.
The grade 3/4/5 groups did an amazing job at the Remembrance Day Assembly, and thank you to all parents who showed up for support.
Have a great weekend and stay tuned for more fun and exciting news.
Mrs. Mahon and Room 16
Rom 16 has been super busy and really excited about new happenings in the school and the classroom.
We are learning about indigenous tales in writing and we are hoping to soon, begin writing our own creation stories.
In science we spent a day at Telus Spark learning about solar power and other forms of energy to help make things move. We then got to invent our own item that would help in space. Some of the amazing ideas were a garden, coffee warmer, vacuum, puppy to play with, a space rover and a solar powered car. The students enjoyed the entire day. We will also be doing a Magnificent Idea invention with Ms. Reid, our student teacher.
We are currently learning about the regions of Canada and Alberta in Social Studies. We would like to create 3D maps of each of these, and may need assistance with recycled materials. If you have any items that you can donate to the class, that would be amazing.
Multiplication is our focus for a couple of weeks in mathematics and students are learning different tricks to help them remember their times tables.
The grade 4s are headed off on a quick field trip to celebrate Grey Cup on Thursday, November 21, and we are in need of a volunteer or two, please let us know if you are available.
The grade 3/4/5 groups did an amazing job at the Remembrance Day Assembly, and thank you to all parents who showed up for support.
Have a great weekend and stay tuned for more fun and exciting news.
Mrs. Mahon and Room 16
Friday, October 25, 2019
Good Afternoon Cappy Smart Families,
We might be coming home a little more tired this week after a week long break. We have once again been busy reviewing things we have already learned, and by learning things that are completely new to us.
We have begun to introduce Aboriginal Stories to help introduce us to story telling in literacy. We are listening to, and discussing stories from Canada's Northwest and Western Indigenous People and comparing them to our own stories. We are hoping that we will get to writing our own stories as we move forward.
Division is the topic of choice in mathematics this week. We have enjoyed learning to create arrays to represent groups and then to break those larger groups into smaller, equal groups. We are taking a break next week from our regular mathematics program and we are going to do some Pumpkin Math. We have had the opportunity to receive a very large pumpkin from Save-On-Foods and we are going to use our mathematical skills and other pumpkins to enhance our skill development in multiple areas of math. We are looking forward to gaining knowledge, having fun and getting messy.
We will be heading into Remembrance Day learning and writing for two weeks and would like to invite families to join us for our assembly on November 8, 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Please look for the invitation to come home.
We have a field trip to Telus Spark on November 7, 2019. We were given the field trip forms to fill out and return. The cost of the field trip per student is $6.00, and we would like payment and forms back by Tuesday, November 5, 2019. We also need up to 14 volunteers, so please, if you are able to volunteer, please let us know. Thank you.
We are learning about simple machines and then building devices and vehicles that move in science, which also ties into our field trip to Telus Spark.
Learning about continents, Canada and Alberta in mapping and the geographical features of both is where we are going to support our learning in social studies.
Have a great weekend and look next week for the next update.
We might be coming home a little more tired this week after a week long break. We have once again been busy reviewing things we have already learned, and by learning things that are completely new to us.
We have begun to introduce Aboriginal Stories to help introduce us to story telling in literacy. We are listening to, and discussing stories from Canada's Northwest and Western Indigenous People and comparing them to our own stories. We are hoping that we will get to writing our own stories as we move forward.
Division is the topic of choice in mathematics this week. We have enjoyed learning to create arrays to represent groups and then to break those larger groups into smaller, equal groups. We are taking a break next week from our regular mathematics program and we are going to do some Pumpkin Math. We have had the opportunity to receive a very large pumpkin from Save-On-Foods and we are going to use our mathematical skills and other pumpkins to enhance our skill development in multiple areas of math. We are looking forward to gaining knowledge, having fun and getting messy.
We will be heading into Remembrance Day learning and writing for two weeks and would like to invite families to join us for our assembly on November 8, 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Please look for the invitation to come home.
We have a field trip to Telus Spark on November 7, 2019. We were given the field trip forms to fill out and return. The cost of the field trip per student is $6.00, and we would like payment and forms back by Tuesday, November 5, 2019. We also need up to 14 volunteers, so please, if you are able to volunteer, please let us know. Thank you.
We are learning about simple machines and then building devices and vehicles that move in science, which also ties into our field trip to Telus Spark.
Learning about continents, Canada and Alberta in mapping and the geographical features of both is where we are going to support our learning in social studies.
Have a great weekend and look next week for the next update.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Hello Wonderful Families,
It is halfway through our well deserved break as the students of Room 16 have been working very hard since August. Take time to relax and enjoy family this Thanksgiving holiday/break.
I would like to say thank you to all families who attended our Parent/Teacher Conferences a week ago. It is such a wonderful feeling to share successes and goals with parents. I look forward to another successful couple of months with my wonderful students.
As we move forward in all subject areas, just a few quick hints and tips that may help your child along the way:
1. Read everyday, either to your child, or let your child read to you. As you read or they read, stop and ask questions about what is being read. This helps with understanding what is being read.
2. Math - practicing basic addition/subtraction/multiplication and division facts is very helpful. If you were at interviews you may have received a message for Xtramath. If not, your child will get these on Monday. It is a fun way to practice daily. Also, Prodigy Math is a fun way to learn and understand concepts.
3. In regards to reading, if I spoke to your child about a mini book report, then please help them with this, as I can't wait to hear all about what they are reading at home. If I didn't get a chance to speak with you, then all I ask is that the students be prepared to share with their classmates a little about what they read at home this break. A mini book report would be awesome and this would include: characters, setting, problem, solution and whether or not the student liked the book. They can do a video, poster, book jacket, oral report or a simple written one. Whatever they choose will be accepted.
Thank you for being involved in making our year a continued success, see you Monday.
Mrs. Mahon
Friday, October 4, 2019
Happy Friday Everyone,
We had our community potluck dinner last night. It was good. All students have participated in music and many got to share the song "Glorious" with families. Everyone was delighted to try new foods. The food was delicious and we all had a great time.
We have started reading Front Desk by Kelly Yang for the Global Read Aloud. The students are beginning to ask a lot of fabulous questions. We will be using technology to communicate our understanding and thoughts about the book with a grade 5 class from New York City.
Orange Shirt Day happened on Monday, but we recognized it yesterday. We have been learning about Residential Schools and their effect of many children and their families. We also created hexagons which displayed what is important to us.
We had the Terry Fox run and did a fabulous job.
The Scholastic Book Fair will continue on Monday. Please, feel free to send money with your student on Monday and they can have a chance to buy a book and support our library and the chance to have another book fair in the spring.
Parent Teacher Interviews are next Thursday evening from 4 - 7:30, and Friday morning from 8 - 12pm. There is no school on Friday next week, which is then followed by a week long Fall Break.
Stay tuned for next weeks update,
Mrs. Mahon's Monsters
We had our community potluck dinner last night. It was good. All students have participated in music and many got to share the song "Glorious" with families. Everyone was delighted to try new foods. The food was delicious and we all had a great time.
We have started reading Front Desk by Kelly Yang for the Global Read Aloud. The students are beginning to ask a lot of fabulous questions. We will be using technology to communicate our understanding and thoughts about the book with a grade 5 class from New York City.
Orange Shirt Day happened on Monday, but we recognized it yesterday. We have been learning about Residential Schools and their effect of many children and their families. We also created hexagons which displayed what is important to us.
We had the Terry Fox run and did a fabulous job.
The Scholastic Book Fair will continue on Monday. Please, feel free to send money with your student on Monday and they can have a chance to buy a book and support our library and the chance to have another book fair in the spring.
Parent Teacher Interviews are next Thursday evening from 4 - 7:30, and Friday morning from 8 - 12pm. There is no school on Friday next week, which is then followed by a week long Fall Break.
Stay tuned for next weeks update,
Mrs. Mahon's Monsters
Friday, September 27, 2019
Happy Friday Families,
Room 16 students wish to let you know of a few things we have been doing in the past week and give you a glance at what lies ahead.
We are looking forward to the Community Potluck on October 3.
Farm to School Fundraiser has been extended to Tuesday, October 1. All fundraising helps Cappy Smart School do amazing activities.
We are now learning to write in cursive. We practiced the letters a and c.
The Terry Fox Run is on October 2, from 2:00 - 2:45PM. Please keep your eyes on the forecast and dress for the appropriate weather. Dressing in layers is best, as it is easier to remove a jacket than have to find one to put on.
Parents, for the safety of yourselves and our wonderful students, please use the crosswalk. It is not safe to cross in the middle of the street as many cars do not follow the speed limit and therefore may not be able to stop in time.
Ms. Townsend read us the book titled Emmanuel's Dream. It is about a boy in Africa who overcame his disability to ride around the country of Ghana on a bicycle. Emmanuel reminds us of our very own Terry Fox.
We have finished Goldilocks and the Three Bears and are now moving on to legends, and stories in ELA.
Global Read Aloud begins next week and we will be reading the book Front Desk by Kelly Yang. We will also be connecting with a grade 5 classroom in New York City throughout the Read Aloud.
In science we have talked about water and water conservation. Parents, let your wonderful children tell you how to save water.
Please keep reading for an important message from the office regarding Orange Shirt Day and the Terry Fox Run.
Mrs. Mahon's Marvelous Munchkins.
Room 16 students wish to let you know of a few things we have been doing in the past week and give you a glance at what lies ahead.
We are looking forward to the Community Potluck on October 3.
Farm to School Fundraiser has been extended to Tuesday, October 1. All fundraising helps Cappy Smart School do amazing activities.
We are now learning to write in cursive. We practiced the letters a and c.
The Terry Fox Run is on October 2, from 2:00 - 2:45PM. Please keep your eyes on the forecast and dress for the appropriate weather. Dressing in layers is best, as it is easier to remove a jacket than have to find one to put on.
Parents, for the safety of yourselves and our wonderful students, please use the crosswalk. It is not safe to cross in the middle of the street as many cars do not follow the speed limit and therefore may not be able to stop in time.
Ms. Townsend read us the book titled Emmanuel's Dream. It is about a boy in Africa who overcame his disability to ride around the country of Ghana on a bicycle. Emmanuel reminds us of our very own Terry Fox.
We have finished Goldilocks and the Three Bears and are now moving on to legends, and stories in ELA.
Global Read Aloud begins next week and we will be reading the book Front Desk by Kelly Yang. We will also be connecting with a grade 5 classroom in New York City throughout the Read Aloud.
In science we have talked about water and water conservation. Parents, let your wonderful children tell you how to save water.
Please keep reading for an important message from the office regarding Orange Shirt Day and the Terry Fox Run.
Mrs. Mahon's Marvelous Munchkins.
Orange Shirt Day
We will be recognizing Orange Shirt Day on Thursday October 3, 2019. This will be an opportunity for students and staff to learn about the legacy of the residential schools, as well as indigenous ways of knowing. Staff will lead students through a variety of learning activities that will engage students in conversations about belonging, community, and inclusion. A powerful way to do this is through the indigenous pedagogy of circle. Circle defines inclusion, In the circle we are all equal. No one is above, no one is below. No one is in front, no one is behind. The Sacred Circle is designed to create unity. As a way to recognize this very important day, staff and students are encouraged to wear orange. This represents our continued commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Act as well as honoring the survivors of residential schools. If you have any questions please let us know.
Terry Fox Run
Our Terry Fox run will take place on Wednesday October 2 from 2:00pm-2:45pm. Students will gather for a short assembly, followed by a 20min Terry Fox run on the path close to the Marlborough Park Community Center. On the day of the run, students are encouraged to bring a Toonie for Terry to show their support and help raise money for cancer research. If you have any questions please let us know.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Happy Thursday Families,
A few updates to give you for the week.
In writing we are writing about Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. We wrote an apology letter to the 3 Bears from Goldilocks. This week we are going to reply to those letters.
We are continuing with place value in Mathematics and moving onto addition and subtraction. You can help me by practicing my basic facts with me.
I am learning about what colour absorbs the most heat and how what we wear will also tell us whether we may be warm or cold.
In social studies we are learning about our basic human needs and comparing them to the needs of people in other countries.
We are looking forward to seeing families at the Community potluck on October 3. Thank you for sending in your family numbers.
Have a great week and we will update you again on Friday, September 27.
Ms. Mahon's Magnificent Monsters
A few updates to give you for the week.
In writing we are writing about Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. We wrote an apology letter to the 3 Bears from Goldilocks. This week we are going to reply to those letters.
We are continuing with place value in Mathematics and moving onto addition and subtraction. You can help me by practicing my basic facts with me.
I am learning about what colour absorbs the most heat and how what we wear will also tell us whether we may be warm or cold.
In social studies we are learning about our basic human needs and comparing them to the needs of people in other countries.
We are looking forward to seeing families at the Community potluck on October 3. Thank you for sending in your family numbers.
Have a great week and we will update you again on Friday, September 27.
Ms. Mahon's Magnificent Monsters
Friday, September 13, 2019
Hello Families,
Picture orders are due Monday.
Farm to School Fundraising is due on September 26th (our forms went home Monday).
No school on Friday, September 20th. This is a Non-Instructional Day.
Community Potluck is coming. It will take place on Thursday, October 3 from 6 - 7:30. Please stay tuned for the invitation. Book Fair will also be during this time.
We have been learning about light and shadow. We got to help the grade 1/2 students log into the computers for their first time. We have been playing in the gymnasium with our principal Mr. Bennett. We have played a game which you get a hoop and try to get across the gym.
It has been another good week. Stay tuned for our next update.
Mrs. Mahon and her masterful monkeys.
Picture orders are due Monday.
Farm to School Fundraising is due on September 26th (our forms went home Monday).
No school on Friday, September 20th. This is a Non-Instructional Day.
Community Potluck is coming. It will take place on Thursday, October 3 from 6 - 7:30. Please stay tuned for the invitation. Book Fair will also be during this time.
We have been learning about light and shadow. We got to help the grade 1/2 students log into the computers for their first time. We have been playing in the gymnasium with our principal Mr. Bennett. We have played a game which you get a hoop and try to get across the gym.
It has been another good week. Stay tuned for our next update.
Mrs. Mahon and her masterful monkeys.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Hello Cappy Smart families,
It’s been a great first few weeks and we have all been very pleased to reconnect with our returning families as well as the many new families who have joined us over the past few weeks. I want to share some important information with you regarding our current class sizes as well as how we are going to ensure that we are providing the best opportunities for all of our students to be successful.
In June, we shared our projections for the 2019-2020 School Year. Our numbers have changed as we have had a few families move in and out of the community/city. The net result of these changes has created some unbalanced class sizes. Please see the chart below regarding our anticipated and current class sizes.
Class Anticipated Class Size – June 2019
Grade 1/2 18
Grade 1/2 18
Grade 1/2 18
Grade 3/4 25
Grade 3/4 25
Grade 4/5 26
Kindergarten AM/PM 13/13
Current Class Size – September 2019
Grade 1/2 14
Grade 1/2 14
Grade 1/2 17
Grade 3/4 29
Grade 3/4 29
Grade 4/5 28
Kindergarten AM/PM 15/14
In an effort to ensure that all students are receiving the best possible opportunity to have a successful year, we will be redeploying some of our staff. This will create class sizes that are more typical for the grade levels and will allow us to provide new learning opportunities to all students. I have itemized the changes below:
Kindergarten: Ms. Blake will continue to teach the afternoon class. Ms. Woodward will be taking over the morning class after a one-week transition with Ms. Blake.
Grade 1/2: Ms. Woodward will be moving to half time kindergarten and half-time music (all grades). Her students will be divided between Ms. Christensen and Ms. Cheveldeoff’s classes with the same priorities that we used to create the original classes (learning needs come first). We will do our best to ensure that students are placed in the class where they will most likely learn best with their teacher and their classmates. Our Division 1 Education Assistant Ms. Mutual will now spend her time working with 2 grade 1/2 classes instead of 3 which will increase the amount of time that she can support students in the classrooms. Class sizes will be approximately 22 students per class.
Grade 3/4 and 4/5: Classes will now receive support from Ms. Blake in the morning Monday-Thursday. This will allow her to work collaboratively with these grades and provide greater opportunities for students to understand and revisit curriculum. Children will be regrouped based on current needs and the work that the students are engaged in so this number will go up and down. We are not creating a new class. Students will remain assigned to their current homeroom teacher and will regroup as needed.
SKILL 1 and SKILL 2: These classes are maintained by the system and will receive the same staffing and support as they did before.
Reorganizing our school is something that we take very seriously and I would like to assure you that we have considered many options before arriving at the conclusion that we needed to rebalance classes. Based on the number of students in each grade, it makes the most sense to retain the current grade format so that we can welcome any new students we may receive after September without overloading one class or grade.
Mr. Nyrerod and I will be available for questions after school on Tuesday and Wednesday this week and would be happy to discuss this with you in greater detail if you are interested. Please call Ms. Amanda in the office to let us know that you are coming so that we can schedule our time accordingly.
We anticipate putting these changes into effect on Monday, September 16, 2019. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding as we work to support the needs of all of our students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 and in our SKILL classes.
Sincerely,
Erin Bennett
Principal, Cappy Smart School
t | 403-777-8110
Friday, September 6, 2019
Hello Friends,
We get to go to our Learning Commons/Library 2 times a week, to visit, listen to stories and exchange our library books. Ms. Townsend read us a book that gives us multiple choices on how we want the story to end.
This week we have been learning about Light and Shadow and that we can bend light, it travels in waves, particles and in a straight line.
We have learned about what are facts, opinions and about education in different countries. Ms. Mahon says we will continue to learn more about these all year long.
We learned about patterns and have begun learning about place value in Math. Ms. Mahon will be sending home different websites and activities that we can do at home to practice. She will not be copying homework pages as she doesn't like to use a lot of paper, when there are so many different ways to learn.
For Social Studies and Health and Literacy, Ms. Mahon wants us to talk about where we come from, how we learn and to discuss what friendship and respect are.
In art we made geometric stars which contained patterns in each point as well as using primary and secondary colours to create art.
Please keep checking in every week as we (the students) will be blogging about our learning.
Have a great week ahead,
Ms. Mahon's Marvelous Monsters. :)
#SuperCappy
We get to go to our Learning Commons/Library 2 times a week, to visit, listen to stories and exchange our library books. Ms. Townsend read us a book that gives us multiple choices on how we want the story to end.
This week we have been learning about Light and Shadow and that we can bend light, it travels in waves, particles and in a straight line.
We have learned about what are facts, opinions and about education in different countries. Ms. Mahon says we will continue to learn more about these all year long.
We learned about patterns and have begun learning about place value in Math. Ms. Mahon will be sending home different websites and activities that we can do at home to practice. She will not be copying homework pages as she doesn't like to use a lot of paper, when there are so many different ways to learn.
For Social Studies and Health and Literacy, Ms. Mahon wants us to talk about where we come from, how we learn and to discuss what friendship and respect are.
In art we made geometric stars which contained patterns in each point as well as using primary and secondary colours to create art.
Please keep checking in every week as we (the students) will be blogging about our learning.
Have a great week ahead,
Ms. Mahon's Marvelous Monsters. :)
#SuperCappy
Friday, August 30, 2019
Welcome Back,
I am so excited to be working with your children this year in our Grade 4/5 class. Through a variety of activities, we have been busy already creating a respectful classroom community. We are looking forward to what lies ahead for Room 16 as we take an exciting journey together.
Ms. Mahon
I am so excited to be working with your children this year in our Grade 4/5 class. Through a variety of activities, we have been busy already creating a respectful classroom community. We are looking forward to what lies ahead for Room 16 as we take an exciting journey together.
Ms. Mahon
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