Step Into 2nd Grade With Ms. Hayes

Hello Families, Exciting things are happening in Grade 2! Swimming *I can participate in repeated practice for skill development. As part of our Physical Education and Wellness Curriculum, students in Grade 2 will be participating in the “Swim to Survive” program at Canyon Meadows Pool. Aquatics allows us to provide students with an opportunity to acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities in an alternative environment.  Dates : April 29–May 3, 2024 . Each class will receive five, forty-five-minute lessons from qualified City of Calgary swim instructors at Canyon Meadows Pool, 89 Canova Rd. SW. We will depart from the school each day at 9:50 a.m. and swim between 10:15 and 11:00 a.m., then return to the school at 11:30 a.m. Transportation to and from the pool will be provided by Southland Transportation.  Note: There will be a lesson on Friday.   Information :  There will not be a lot of time available for changing before the ...

Hello Families, We have had another exciting week in Grade 2! Important Dates April 19th -  CBE System PD Day April 23rd -  Spirit Day April 29th - May 3   K -2 Swimming May 20th - Victoria Day Science (Earth Day) *I can investigate how the living world and Earth are deepened by exploring natural systems and their interactions.  Math *I can investigate strategies for addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers.  Exciting things are happening in math this week. Regrouping is a way to subtract a larger number from a smaller number within the same place value column. It is done by  taking 10 away from the place value to the left and adding that 10 to the number that needs to be bigger on the right . Have your child practice two-digit subtraction at home.  Social Studies This week we explored Meteghan. Have your child share how Meteghan is the same and different from Calgary. Students also had a brief introduction to the culture (music) and traditions o...

Hello Families, We have had another fun week in Grade 2! Important Dates April 12th -  Spirit Day April 17th -  Fun Lunch April 19th -  CBE System PD Day April 23rd -  Spirit Day April 29th - May 3   K -2 Swimming Gymnastics *I can show behaviors that support participation, safety, and participant enjoyment.  Wellness (Financial Literacy)  *I can practice making money-related decisions in a variety of contexts.  *I can describe how money can be divided for different purposes. This week our Learning Leader Mrs. Sampson joined Grade 2 to teach us more about financial literacy. We learned:   Wellness (Positive Affirmations) This week read the book, "I Think, I Am!" We learned about affirmations and speaking kindly to ourselves. Students wrote stories about character rabbits and positive affirmations would change perspectives.  Check out Sully's example below:   Little Bee Bunny Little Bee Bunny went to play with his friends. ...

Hello Families, We hope you had a fabulous Spring Break! We have had another fun-filled week in Grade 2!   Important Dates April 2nd -  Gymnastics unit began in Phys Ed   April 10th -  School Council Meeting April 12th -  Spirit Day April 17th -  Fun Lunch April 19th -  CBE System PD Day April 23rd -  Spirit Day April 29th - May 3   K -2 Swimming Science, Math & Literacy (Special Visitors) *I can record data in a table. *I can reflect on how purpose and planning influence an investigation.  *I can test predictions by observing and recording data. *I can use words or phrases in imaginative ways to create meaning or effects.  This week began with a fun learning exploration! "Nanny McCluckins" gifted our students some baby marshmallow "peep" candies. Students built nests, conducted science experiments, completed math graphs, and wrote character descriptions and poetry about their spring chicks. Ask your child to share 3 things...