St. Anthony Connects – The week of February 16 – 19

The basketball Free Throw Competition – three of our students have made it to the Regional finals!

St.  Anthony This Week

Tuesday, February 16

Starr Gymnastics here all day for 45-minutes sessions for each grade level

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Orkidstra Today 

Wednesday, February 17

Wastefree Wednesday Today

Orkidstra Today (Cambridge School)

Thursday, February 18

Feb 18th meeting

Recycle Day at St. Anthony Catholic School- PLEASE recycle today – all material to be left inside  near the parking lot door

Report Cards going home

Orkidstra Today 

Friday, February 19

Papa Jack Popcorn

Teacher Notes for the Week of February 16 – 19

FDK News for February 16-19, 2016

What a busy week in Kindergarten!  We had a Parade around the school on Monday for Lunar New Year led by two grade six students that wore our dragon costume!  On Tuesday, Mrs. Turner made delicious pancakes with maple syrup for the whole group.  On Wednesday, we participated in a beautiful Ash Wednesday Liturgy.  On Thursday we prepared for Valentine’s Day and decorated the Learning Commons for the dance.  On Friday, we celebrated with a fun dance with a light show and gave out our Valentine’s card!  We also won the trophy for the “I Care” campaign at our school!  Our FDK students are continually getting caught caring for one another by using kind words and doing random acts of kindness!  Way to go FDK!
This will be a short 4 day week.  We will have a Starr Gymnastics session on Tuesday.  Your child’s first report card will be sent home on Thursday.  The Junior Kindergarten students receive comments this term.  The Senior Kindergarten students will have a mark with their comment in the different subject areas.  We will indicate with the report card if an interview is requested at this time.  Please feel free to contact us if you would like to schedule a phone interview or an interview at the school.  We would be happy to meet with you at your convenience.
We hope you enjoyed the Family Day long weekend despite the cold temperatures!

 

 

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Ms Myers’ Class:

The grade ones enjoyed a busy week – despite the cancellation of our trip to the Mill of Kintail! We enjoyed making pancakes to celebrate “Pancake Tuesday.”  The children applied their measurement skills as they each made their individual pancake in “production line” fashion and had a good introduction on how to read a recipe. We will continue to focus on how we read and write instructions as we build our knowledge of procedural writing in the coming weeks.Tuesday marks our 100 day of school! We will celebrate with a variety of math and language activities connected to 100. Your child is welcome to bring in a collection of 100 small items (e.g. paper clips, rubber bands etc.) that we can use to practice counting by 1’s, 5’s and 10’s.  In religion we will be talking about how we can follow in the footsteps of Jesus as we journey through the season of Lent.  Our school Lenten project will be in support of The Shepherds of Good Hope. During the six weeks of Lent we will be collecting donations of canned fruits and vegetables.  As it is a short week, there will not be any new word wall words going home. Look for 5 new words the week of Feb. 22nd! Report cards will be going home this Thursday, February 18. Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to review your child’s report. Interviews will be scheduled on a needs basis. Have a great week!  

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Ms. Moga’s Grade 2 Class:

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope everyone enjoyed their Family Day. Last week was full of learning and fun in Grade 2. We participated with the whole school in the Ash Wednesday liturgy; the students sang beautifully and received their ashes. We also made Lenten promises. We began handing out “Caught You Caring” tickets- this will continue for the next few weeks. Students are reminded to continue their simple kind and caring acts in the classroom and on the school yard. We of course ended the week exchanging Valentines!

In Religion, we will continue to discuss Lent and learn the story of Jesus’ experience in the wilderness.

In Math, we will be wrapping up 3D Geometry. Students should know the names of the figures, what a face, edge, and vertex are, ass well as how many of these each figure has (e.g. a cube has 6 faces, 8 vertices, and 12 edges). Our next unit will be measurement, specifically measuring time to the quarter hour on digital and analog clocks.

In Language, the students are off to a fantastic start on their explanatory writing. They each chose a “why” or “how” question about an animal and used nonfiction texts to help them find facts to answer (explain) their answers. We will continue this next week, moving onto our drafts, editing, and good copy (including an illustration and diagram).

In Science, we are nearing the end of our unit on Simple Machines. The students will be creating their own mechanism (something that has 2 or more simple machines). Ideally these will be made out of recycled material (e.g. paper towel rolls, boxes). A note will go home if they need to bring anything in to help with this.

Have a great week!

Ms. Moga

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Pictures are of 3D Skeletons and of “Lent Pyramids” (each triangle had a picture of the parts of Lent- prayer, fasting, almsgiving).

Mrs.Rupnik’s Class

I hope you enjoyed family time this long weekend. Last week was very busy as we continued to focus on procedural writing.  We took the time to introduce Read & Write, a special application for Google Chrome that helps students with writing and reading tasks.  Please ask them about this program.  The Grade Two and Three students wrote a small procedural text about making ice-cream sandwiches and/or how to brush your teeth using Read & Write. This week we will work on another procedural task (how to wash your hands), using Read & Write.  In reading, we will focus on comprehension and begin to work on identifying the important part of stories we read.  Please check out the pictures below. With Mrs. Colaiacovo, Mrs. Manzoli, and Ms. Myers, the students enjoyed learning about the lives of early settlers using artifacts. The kit from the Nepean Museum was filled with special clothing, slate boards, toys, and much more! Lastly, a big thank-you to you, all the parents, for checking and signing your child’s agenda and the All About My Day book daily. 

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French with M. Girard

2e Français oral: La méteo quotidienne

Français lecture: texte «je voyage sur un nuage»(Arrimage)

Français écrit: répondre en utilisant des structures présentées dans le texte «Je voyage…» (feuille 36)

 

3/4e Français oral:  jeu-questionnaire avec les ressources naturelles de 4 régions physiques canadiennes

Français lecture: texte «la région physique des basses-terres du St-Laurent»

Français écrit:  texte à trous «les basses-terres du St-Laurent»,  

Études Sociales : localisation, relief et végétation des basses-terres du St-laurent, processus d’enquête (formuler des questions)

 

4/5e Immersion   Français Oral: Qu’est-ce que tu vas faire…(usage du futur proche)

Français lecture: partage des rédactions «Ocram et Kinna»

Français écrit: mini-prof : partage d’observations grammaticales Études sociales : matière à examen Éducation Physique : mini-handball  Théâtre: improvisation 

 

Feb. 15 – Feb. 19

Mrs. Troccoli’s Grade 4/5 Team News

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful long weekend with family and friends.

The grade 4/5 class have begun our Lenten journey.  Each student has made a commitment to recognize this Lenten season by trying to be more like Jesus in their relationship with God, themselves and others.  We pray this journey helps them prepare for the wonderful celebration of Easter.

In Language, we began our sequencing reading strategy with a beautiful book, Water Dance.  While reading they are encouraged to recognize the order of events and to ask themselves, “What comes next?”, to help them understand the text more clearly.

The students should be practicing their Storytelling.  They have all chosen a book to share with the class in an entertaining way. Sequencing will be very important as they practice retelling the story. We will enjoy listening to the stories on February 25th.

In math, we continue to look at strategies when multiplying.  The students shared several strategies during a group inquiry that they will have the opportunity to put into practice this week. Keep practicing those math facts!

Look for your child’s report card to come home on Thursday.  As we begin the second term the students are reminded to continue their hard work.  They must take responsibility for completing any assigned work to the best of their ability.  Only their best will do!!

Thank you for your continued support!

Together Everyone Achieves More

 

ATTENTION STORY LOVERS OF ALL AGES, BIG AND SMALL,

SHORT AND TALL!

chris

February 28, 2015

Dear Parent,

My name is Chris Nihmey, an author and presenter who spoke to your child several months ago about the important connection between reading and

writing. On February 29th, I am returning to St. Anthony to speak to students about the extremelyimportant topic of mental health: what it is, how it affects us, how we can heal from it, and what stepsare needed, as a society, to fight against the stigma behind mental illness. I am an author of four books. If you are curious to see my publications, please check out my websiteat chrisnihmey.com

After two long years, the wait is over. Just in time for the holiday season, my latest book is finally here! Sally is my first fully-illustrated picture book for youth to adult, adorned

with beautiful imagery, and appropriate for any age. It is the heartwarming story of a teenage boy who befriends a homeless woman who is suffering from illness and isolation. It is a story proving that we can all make a difference, just by opening our hearts. Sally has many important themes such as respect, acceptance, and compassion for all. No matter the age of your child, I highly encourage you to read it first to elicit discussion as they read.

The day of my visit, I will be hosting an official book signing with students in the Learning Commons. I would love for your child to be a part of it. My book sells for a flat rate of $20. I will be

donating 25% of my total book sales profits back to your school for mental health initiatives. If your child is not purchasing a book, they will still be a part of our book signing. Autographs are free

of charge, as are smiles and laughter. Sally is a story about giving, even when you feel you have nothing to give. In 2005, fighting three mental disorders, I wrote this special story to emphasize the urgency for each of us to provide hope to those who have none.

Sincerely,

Chris Nihmey (chrisnihmey.com)

I give permission for my child to purchase the picture book, Sally, and will be reading it first.

X _______________________________________

 

 

St. Anthony Connects The week of February 23 – 27

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St. Anthony This Week

 

This year our Lenten project will take the form of a food drive in support of the Shepherds of Good Hope. We will be distributing collection boxes for each homeroom class.

 Each week donations will have a focus:

 Week 1: canned foods (vegetables, fruits, beans etc.)

 Week 2: pasta and canned/jars of sauce, rice

 Week 3: condiments (vegetable oil, peanut butter, jam, ketchup,      mayonnaise, etc.)

  Week 4: cereals

  Week 5: coffee, tea, sugar (white and brown)

 

Monday, February 23
Squirmies to start
 
Paul McGuire attending info session for  – Paint It Up Program – we will be applying for a grant to have a large mural painted on the outside of the school with funding from the program.  We will find out if we are successful in May.
Tuesday, February 24
 
Board-wide Jeans Day for Shepherds of Good Hope
 
Cathlee O’Connell to read with Mrs.Rupnik’s class
 
Chess Club
 
Dorothy reading with Mrs. Rupnik’s class
 
Table Tennis 3:15 – 4:15
 
Wednesday, February 25
 
Innovations Group Meeting at St. Anthony – 1:30 Learning Commons – planning a Makerfaire at St. Anthony
 
Y Kids Academy at St. Anthony
 
Swim to Survive – 1:00 PM Grade 2/3
 
Thursday, February 26
 
 
Junior Ski Trip to Mount Pakenham
 
 
 
Friday, February 26
 
Little Horn Theatre  * MUSIC WITH AUDREY LEMIEUX
 
Gymnastics Showcase – all day
 
Pizza Day!
 
Blogging Club – lunchtime
Teacher Notes for the week
Ms Myers Class:  In math we will be focusing on identifying and sorting two-dimensional shapes. In language we will be
working on descriptive writing that is connected to our science inquiry about living things. The  “Wonderful Ones” are looking forward to their final music session with Little Horn Theatre. During these lessons we have learned to identify the elements of a song – a beginning, some repeating elements, and an ending. One of our favourite songs is “My Scarf has Four Corners” – ask your child to sing it to you!
Mr Cook’s Class:  This week’s word wall words are: out, about, come, some, call. We will do various activities with these words during our language blocks. The students are continuing with addition this week and we are hoping to learn more about subtraction. We have discussed information on materials,objects, and structures in science. The students are encouraged to talk about examples of the different types of materials they know of that are used to make certain objects. Try asking them at home and look for objects that have structures that are used for support (e.g., legs on a table). See what they can tell you! This week we will finish procedural writing and move on to learning about narratives. We are continuing to collect food items for our Lenten project (proceeds to the Shepherd’s of Good Hope). We collected many canned goods last week! Thank you for the support! This week you can send in canned goods again, and pasta as well. I hope you all had an amazing weekend! I know that we will have a blessed week!
 

Ms Manzoli’s class:  This week the grade 2/3 will be continuing with procedural writing in language. We will be looking at different recipes. Our words of the week will focus on word blends, example float, blow, skate. In math be have been exploring 2D shapes, this week be begin 3D shapes. Have your children find things around the house and try to name these shapes. On Wednesday we return to our swim to survive, the children are learning ways to enjoy water and be safe. Please remember to bring a swim suit and towel. On Thursday, weather dependant we will have our class winter play day. We will be snowshoeing and warm up with a movie and hot chocolate.

A reminder that we are collecting can foods for our Lenten project. 
Prayer chain

Prayer chain

Ms. Rupnik’s class: In the Primary Language Class, we will tear one intention off our Lenten prayer chain daily and pray for that intention.  We will also continue with our Lenten class flower project and look for small services and acts of love. I will select one student to write on a petal what he/she did to get closer to God each morning/afternoon (for example: I helped Mrs. Rupnik, I shared with my friend, I used kind words when I was angry, I prayed for someone special, etc.).  Please remember that completed February homework calendars are due back at school on Thursday, February 26, 2015. 
ClassLentenProject
 

Dans la classe de Mr. Chartrand:Grade 1/2

In Social Studies, we studied Chinese New Year’s around the World. We will continue to focus on celebrations around the world with a focus on China and Mexico.

The Grade 2’s will begin preparing their oral presentations on their Country Projects. Grade 1’s are learning about their homes with particular interest on the different rooms: cuisine, salon, salle de bain chambre à coucher, bureau, salle familiale, sous-
sol.
In French, we have completed the sound “on/om” and students will have a quiz on Tuesday. Our next sound will be “au/eau”. In reading, we are studying “Les quatres saisons” and “Se déplacer en ville”.


The words wall words for this week are: ville (city), hiver(winter), heureux(happy), on(we)* Please practice the words at home. I will be sending word wall work homework again. Please return it by the end of the week.* Please have the Grade 2 students bring their Country projects to school. Only 2 projects left to see. Thanks for those who have brought it to school to work on.Grade 4 (Immersion)

Students will be gone on their ski trip to Mount Pakenham, but thanks to Google Docs the students will be able to finish their lab work on­line.

Merci,

Monsieur

M Girard’s classes:  

2/3e Études Sociales: Pédagogie de l’enquête(inquiry); Human activities and decisions about land use may alter the environment
4/5e Listening and Speaking to interact: commander au téléphone -numéro et adresse du client
5/6e Études Sociales: fin de la campagne électorale, élection en 4e, 5e et 6e, dépouillement du scrutin
4e Immersion  Listening and Speaking to interact: se mettre d’accord pour commander une pizza
Faith and Fun Calendar for March

Faith and Fun Calendar for March

 

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