Rock, Paper, Scissors Skipping Challenge

 Reminders

• Bring at least one mask each day. 2 or more would be best. Sometimes masks get lost or dirty and they need to be replaced.
• Bring a water bottle to school.
• Home reading books were sent home.

Ask Me About

• BFG writing
• Rock, Paper, Scissors, skipping challenge

New Students

 Reminders

• Bring at least one mask each day. 2 or more would be best. Sometimes masks get lost or dirty and they need to be replaced.
• Bring a water bottle to school.
• Home reading books were sent home.

Ask Me About

• 7 new students today.
• The BFG.
• Food Order.

Hand Washing Posters

 Reminders

• Bring at least one mask each day. 2 or more would be best. Sometimes masks get lost or dirty and they need to be replaced.
• Bring a water bottle to school.

Ask Me About

• "Put Your Hands Together For Soap and Water!"
• Hand washing Posters
• Math Mad Minute

2 Truths and a Lie

 Reminders

• Bring at least one mask each day. 2 or more would be best. Sometimes masks get lost or dirty and they need to be replaced.
• Bring a water bottle to school.

Ask Me About

• 2 Truths and a lie
• Name plates

Listen

 Reminders

• Bring at least one mask each day
• Bring a water bottle to school.
• Students whose last names begin with A-K have school on Tuesday and Thursday. Students whose last names begin with L-Z have school on Wednesday and Friday. Starting Tuesday, all students will attend each day. (Sorry, I said we would start Monday, but Monday is actually a holiday.)

Ask Me About

• Hand washing tips
• First music class
• New markers and pencil crayons
• The Listen book and themes

Pranks

 Reminders

• Bring at least one mask each day
• Bring a water bottle to school.
• Students whose last names begin with A-K have school on Tuesday and Thursday. Students whose last names begin with L-Z have school on Wednesday and Friday. Starting Tuesday, all students will attend each day. (Sorry, I said we would start Monday, but Monday is actually a holiday.)

Ask Me About

• Pranks
• How seat
• Hand washing tips
• Social Distancing

Welcome Back to School ( Day 2 group)

  Reminders

• Bring at least one mask each day
• Bring a water bottle to school.
• Students whose last names begin with A-K have school on Tuesday and Thursday. Students whose last names begin with L-Z have school on Wednesday and Friday. Starting Monday, all students will attend each day.

Ask Me About

• My new masks!
• Shadow tag.
• Name-Ball.
• My new teacher and classmates.
• Backwards racing.

Welcome Back to School

 Reminders

• Bring at least one mask each day
• Students whose last names begin with A-K have school on Tuesday and Thursday. Students whose last names begin with L-Z have school on Wednesday and Friday.

Ask Me About

• My new masks!
• Shadow tag
• Name-Ball
• My new teacher and classmates

At Home Learning and Google Classroom

Hi room 9,

Our plan for learning for the week of April 13 will come in a Google Slides file or a PDF. To access these documents go to the Taradale School website at the link below. The slides will guide you through the learning that is required. If you have any questions. Feel free to email me.

http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/taradale/about-us/news-centre/_layouts/ci/post.aspx?oaid=4a01fcb6-d7da-4ea0-9f49-1bc47b61b5bc&oact=20001

In order to facilitate our ongoing learning at home, I have created a Google Classroom  where we can communicate and share files and assignments. We will continue to develop and implement this resource over the coming days. To access the Google Classroom, accept the invitation I emailed to your school Gmail. We will also make use of Google Meet available at meet.google.com or as an app in the app store. We will use Google Meet to video chat as a class or in small groups as needed.

Enjoy the learning experience the teachers at Taradale School have worked together to create. It will be fun and engaging and will help maintain habits of learning. I look forward to connecting with you in a variety of ways. I am here to help you through this new experience.

Mr. Woodruff

Phone Calls

Hi class,

Starting tomorrow I will be contacting each of you individually to see how you are doing and what kind of access you have to technology at home. I will be phoning and/or emailing. I hope to hear from you all.

Mr. Woodruff

D2L

Hi Room 9,

Thank you for checking the blog. Right now the blog is still a good way to hear from me. You can also continue to check the Taradale School website and the CBE website.

I am working to develop a D2L homepage where you can log in and interact with the class and me. Some teachers use D2L in place of a blog. There are many other things D2L can do, and we may begin to use it more for online learning. For now it is pretty empty, but I have put a class chat up where you can tell the class and me about your spring break. Feel free to join the chat by logging into D2L with your CBE username and password and adding to the discussion.

https://d2l.cbe.ab.ca/d2l/loginh/

Take care,
Mr. Woodruff

Learning at Home

Hi room 9,

I hope you are all staying healthy and safe during this difficult time. I miss you all and wish we could be together learning at school. The CBE and Taradale school are still working on a learn from home plan. I am learning lots of new ways to be able to connect with you while you are away. When more plans have been made, I will update the blog to let you know. Also keep watching the Taradale School website and the CBE website for any other updates.

Here is a link to some online resources for learning at home for now.

https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/curriculum/learning-at-home/Pages/k-6.aspx

Have a safe spring break, and enjoy some time with your families.

Mr. Woodruff

Pick up Personal Items and Drop Off Books

Today and tomorrow you will be able to pick up your personal items from the school. Please also bring back home reading and library books. Please follow the schedule below:

LAST names that start with A to D - Tuesday 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

LAST names that start E to K - Tuesday 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

LAST names that start L to R – Wednesday 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

LAST names that start S to Z – Wednesday 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

I am home sick, so I won't be able to greet you when you come. I am sad I won't be able to see all of you, and I will miss you while you are away.

Keep checking the blog, as I will add more content and links to opportunities to learn online. I am working to include as much as possible to allow you to continue the projects and learning we started this year.

Please take care of yourselves and stay in safe places where you will remain healthy.

Classes Cancelled

• This afternoon, the government announced that all classes are cancelled immediately and indefinitely due to COVID-19. 
• Watch the CBE website for any updates.
• Please stay safe and healthy.

Loudness Meters

Reminders

• Student-led conferences are cancelled as a safety precaution.
• We are going skating on Wednesday, March 18. The cost for this activity is $19.
• Grade 4's have math homework due Friday.

Ask Me About

• Ukulele
• Pi Day
• Loudness meters
• https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/2731434/editor
• https://bouncyballs.org/

Silly Salt

Reminders

• We are going skating on Wednesday, March 18. The cost for this activity is $19.
• Grade 4's have math homework due Friday.

Ask Me About

• Silly Salt
• https://www.szynalski.com/tone-generator/

Problem Solving

Reminders

• Student-Led Conferences are on March 19. You can book online.
• We are going skating on Wednesday, March 18. Please fill out and return field trip forms as soon as possible. The cost for this activity is $19.
• Science homework. Top 4 squares of vibrations chart with the things we discussed in class.
• Grade 4's have math homework due Friday.

Ask Me About

• Problem Solving with Ms. McLaren and Mr. Row

Balloon vibrations and squeals

Reminders

• Student-Led Conferences are on March 19. You can book online.
• We are going skating on Wednesday, March 18. Please fill out and return field trip forms as soon as possible. The cost for this activity is $19.
• Science homework. Top 4 squares of vibrations chart with the things we discussed in class.
• Grade 4's have math homework due Friday.

Ask Me About

• Balloon vibrations and squeals.
• Writing Prompts

Comb Kazoos

Reminders

• Student-Led Conferences are on March 19. You can book online.
• We are going skating on Wednesday, March 18. Please fill out and return field trip forms as soon as possible. The cost for this activity is $19.
• Science homework. Top 4 squares of vibrations chart with the things we discussed in class.
• Grade 4's have math homework due Friday.

Ask Me About

• Comb Kazoos

Guitar Strings and Vibrations

Reminders

• Student-Led Conferences are on March 19. You can book online.
• Please fill out and return field trip forms as soon as possible. The cost for this activity is $19.
• 12:15pm dismissal tomorrow.

Ask Me About

• Guitar strings and vibrations

Ukrainian Dance

Reminders

• Student-Led Conferences are on March 19. You can book online starting tonight at 6:00pm.
• Please fill out and return field trip forms as soon as possible. The cost for this activity is $19.

Ask Me About

• You Crane E And Ants
• Ukrainian Dance

Good Vibrations

Reminders

• Ukrainian dance is tomorrow. A guest teacher will be coming to teach us about Ukraine and Ukrainian culture.
• Student-Led Conferences are on March 19. You can book online starting tomorrow at 6:00pm.
• The skating field trip forms were sent home. Please fill them out and return them as soon as possible. The cost for this activity is $19.

Ask Me About

• Good Vibrations in science

Field Trip Forms

Reminders

• Ukrainian dance is on Wednesday. A guest teacher will be coming. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.
• Student-Led Conferences are on March 19. You can book online starting this Wednesday at 6:00pm.
• The skating field trip forms were sent home today. Please fill them out and return them as soon as possible. The cost for this activity is $19.

Ask Me About

• My guide to my country of study.

A Guide to Life

Reminders

• Ukrainian dance is on Wednesday. A guest teacher will be coming. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.
• Home reading book exchange will be on Monday.
• Think about "A Guide to Life" and pick a country you would like to study
• India
• Tunisia
• Ukraine
• Peru

Ask Me About

• A Guide to Life

Come See The Blog!

Reminders

• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 4. A guest teacher will be coming that day. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.
• The March/April Calendar was sent home today.
• 12:15pm dismissal tomorrow.

Ask Me About

• Looking at the Blog

Pink Shirt Day

Reminders

• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 4. A guest teacher will be coming that day. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.

Ask Me About

• Assembly
• Pink Shirt Day

Life in Ukraine

Reminders

• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 4. A guest teacher will be coming that day. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.
• Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day. Feel free to join the school in the anti-bullying movement by wearing a pink shirt.

Ask Me About

• Life in Tunisia
• Life in Ukraine

The Tale of Despereaux

Reminders

• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 4. A guest teacher will be coming that day. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.
• A notice about drama club was sent home. If you are interested, please return the form.
• Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day. Feel free to join the school in the anti-bullying movement by wearing a pink shirt.

Ask Me About

• The Tale of Despereaux
• Life in Peru

RT with Buddies

Reminders

• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 4. A guest teacher will be coming that day. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.
• A notice about drama club was sent home. If you are interested, please return the form.
• Home reading book exchange is on Monday.

Ask Me About

• Readers' Theatre buddy presentations
• Ultimate Frisbee

Class Pictures sent home

Reminders

• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 4. A guest teacher will be coming that day. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.
• A notice about drama club was sent home with interested students today.
• Class pictures were sent home today.

Ask Me About

• Ukraine, Tunisia, India and Peru
• Reading program

Ukraine, Tunisia, India and Peru

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 4. A guest teacher will be coming that day. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.

Ask Me About

• Ukraine, Tunisia, India and Peru
• Reading program

Reading Program

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 2, 3, 4. A guest teacher will be coming those days. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.

Ask Me About

• New desk groups
• New Readers' Theatre scripts
• Reading program

Valentine's Day

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.

• Teachers' Convention is February 13-14. There is no school on those days.
• Family Day is Monday, February 17. There is no school on that day either.
• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 2, 3, 4. A guest teacher will be coming those days. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.

Ask Me About

• Valentine's Day celebration
• Ms. Fathima's last day 🙁

Infinity Card for Ms. Fathima

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to now how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.

• Teachers' Convention is February 13-14. There is no school on those days.
• Family Day is Monday, February 17. There is no school on that day either.

• We will celebrate Valentine's Day tomorrow!
• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 2, 3, 4. A guest teacher will be coming those days. Please return $5 to participate in this activity.

Ask Me About

• Readers' Theatre presentations.
• Infinity card for Ms. Fathima.

Ukrainian Dance Notice

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to now how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.

• Teachers' Convention is February 13-14. There is no school on those days.
• Family Day is Monday, February 17. There is no school on that day either.

• We will celebrate Valentine's Day in our class on Wednesday.
• We will be studying Ukrainian dance March 2, 3, 4. A guest teacher will be coming those days. Please return $5 to participate in this activity. A notice was sent home today.

Ask Me About

• Readers' Theatre

Readers' Theatre

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to now how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.

• Home reading book exchange is on Monday.

• Teachers' Convention is February 13-14. There is no school on those days.

• Family Day is Monday, February 17. There is no school on that day either.

Ask Me About

• Buddies - sorting

• Readers' Theatre

99% Invisible

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• 12:15pm dismissal tomorrow.
• Teacher's Convention is February 13-14. There is no school those days.
• Family Day is Monday, February 17. There is no school that day either.

Ask Me About

• 10,000 Years - 99% Invisible

10,000 Years

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Today was class picture day.

Ask Me About

• 10,000 Years - 99% Invisible
• Class pictures 😃📸

Pictographs

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Tomorrow is class picture day.😃📸

Ask Me About

• Pictographs and symbols that represent your "story."

Petroglyphs

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Wednesday is class picture day.

Ask Me About

• Petroglyphs and Writing on Stone

Report Cards, Practice Lockdown

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Tomorrow is a PD day. There is no school for students.
• Report Cards were sent home today.

Ask Me About

• Practice Lockdown.

Infinity Card Planning Sheet

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Friday is a PD day. There is no school for students.
• The February calendar was sent home today.

Ask Me About

• Infinity card planning sheet

Upcycling Art

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Finish grade 4 math sheets.
• School Council meeting tonight at 6:15pm.

Ask Me About

• Upcycling Art
• Choir Celebration
• CTF

Presenting My Impact

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Senior choir members will be having a celebration tomorrow at lunch. Please bring your lunches.
• Finish grade 4 math sheet.

Ask Me About

• Presenting My Impact slides

∞ Cards

Reminders

• We will be going ice skating on March 18 and are looking for volunteers to come with us for the whole day. You do not need to know how to skate. A volunteer request form has been sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Senior choir members will be having a celebration. A notice was sent home today with choir members.

Ask Me About

• ∞ Cards