Monday, January 27

This morning students used our new writing rubric with their weekend writing.  They self-evaluated their work and then I conferenced with each student about their writing.  Students were looking for the following in their work: 1. date, 2. capitals, 3. periods, 4. sight words spelled correctly, 5. can others read my work?, 6. # of sentences. Students were very good at "checking" all of these 6 criteria, however when I went over the checklist and discussed their work with them they realized that they'd "checked" everything off without actually looking at their work.  Each student went away from the interview with me with at least one thing to focus on in their next writing assignment.  Ask your child what their's was. 
In math, students who wished to try to improve their math addition mark from last week did so.  I will correct them tonight and have them back to you tomorrow.  Students participated in gymnastics and today was the first day with Canadian Climber-always a favourite with students.  They'll continue all week. 
In the afternoon, we read and looked at pictures of Iqaluit.  It's history was explored and how people currently live in Iqaluit was discussed.  We specially talked about permafrost and having to build houses on stilts/poles. We finished off the day with Math Monday.  It's connect 4-addition and is in your child's green folder.  If you happen to have your child's winter break writing at home, please send it in as I have not assessed their work yet.

Don't forget PJ day for room 8 will be on Wednesday.