Friday, September 11, 2020

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.

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

      Thursday, September 10, 2020

      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.

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

          Wednesday, September 9, 2020

          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.

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

              Tuesday, September 8, 2020

              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.

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                  • 2 Truths and a lie
                  • Name plates

                  Friday, September 4, 2020

                  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.)

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

                      Thursday, September 3, 2020

                      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.)

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



                          Wednesday, September 2, 2020

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

                              Tuesday, September 1, 2020

                              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

                                  Sunday, April 12, 2020

                                  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

                                  Sunday, April 5, 2020

                                  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

                                  Friday, March 27, 2020

                                  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


                                  Friday, March 20, 2020

                                  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

                                  Tuesday, March 17, 2020

                                  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.

                                  Sunday, March 15, 2020

                                  Classes Cancelled

                                  Friday, March 13, 2020

                                  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.
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                                      Thursday, March 12, 2020

                                      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.
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                                          Wednesday, March 11, 2020

                                          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

                                              Tuesday, March 10, 2020

                                              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

                                                  Monday, March 9, 2020

                                                  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.
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                                                      • Comb Kazoos

                                                      Thursday, March 5, 2020

                                                      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

                                                          Wednesday, March 4, 2020

                                                          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

                                                              Tuesday, March 3, 2020

                                                              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

                                                                  Monday, March 2, 2020

                                                                  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.

                                                                      Friday, February 28, 2020

                                                                      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

                                                                        Thursday, February 27, 2020

                                                                        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

                                                                          Wednesday, February 26, 2020

                                                                          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

                                                                            Tuesday, February 25, 2020

                                                                            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

                                                                              Monday, February 24, 2020

                                                                              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

                                                                                Friday, February 21, 2020

                                                                                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

                                                                                  Thursday, February 20, 2020

                                                                                  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

                                                                                    Wednesday, February 19, 2020

                                                                                    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

                                                                                      Tuesday, February 18, 2020

                                                                                      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

                                                                                        Wednesday, February 12, 2020

                                                                                        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 🙁

                                                                                          Tuesday, February 11, 2020

                                                                                          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

                                                                                            Monday, February 10, 2020

                                                                                            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

                                                                                              Friday, February 7, 2020

                                                                                              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

                                                                                              Thursday, February 6, 2020

                                                                                              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

                                                                                              Wednesday, February 5, 2020

                                                                                              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 😃📸

                                                                                              Tuesday, February 4, 2020

                                                                                              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.😃📸
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                                                                                              • Pictographs and symbols that represent your "story."

                                                                                              Monday, February 3, 2020

                                                                                              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

                                                                                              Thursday, January 30, 2020

                                                                                              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.

                                                                                              Wednesday, January 29, 2020

                                                                                              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

                                                                                              Tuesday, January 28, 2020

                                                                                              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

                                                                                              Monday, January 27, 2020

                                                                                              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

                                                                                              Thursday, January 23, 2020

                                                                                              ∞ 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