March 24 - HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!

 We are grateful for...

• Designing Alberta art.
• Our classroom that feels like home. 
• Teachers at Copperfield.
• Recess outdoors in great weather.
• Finishing Tale of Despereaux! 
• having the chance to be grateful. 
• Spring Break!

Wishing you a safe and happy break. 

See you on April 3rd. 

Starting to paint our Alberta landscapes...

March 23 - Happenings and Lost & Found

 Today we created a "six room poem" at the pond. In groups of 3, we began planning our City of Calgary Minecraft designs. Our novel "Tale of Despereaux" is nearing the end. We have practiced using clues from the book to make inferences. 

LOST AND FOUND IS OVERFLOWING!

If you recognize anything, please pick it up by the end of Friday. 

March 22

Today we built analogue clocks using hula hoops. We used our clocks to solve some time related problems. 

We finished up our Alberta mountain pastel art. It was fun sharing the classroom with Ms. Dorish's students. Our art is looking impressive. Thank you to Megan for teaching us some new techniques! 

March 20

 We welcomed Spring by listening to a message from Elder Saa'kokoto. Next, we looked for signs of spring at Wildflower Pond, using all of our senses. 

Spring Photos Monday! Wear your best smile. Read-A-Thon Pledges Due

 

Students will have individual photos taken on Monday. 

Read-a-thon pledges are due Monday. 

Friday...

✔I can demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in

strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging.

• How did European immigration contribute to the establishment of communities in Alberta in

the late 19th century and early 20th century? (CC, GC, I, TCC)

• How did the arrival of diverse groups of people determine the establishment and continued

growth of rural and urban communities? (CC, GC, LPP

• How are agriculture and the establishment of communities interconnected? (ER, LPP)

Our class considered natural resources through the lens of early settlers. What gifts can the land give? Who was here when the settlers arrived? How could they have communicated to help each other? How could the land be used/shared? 

Settlers sometimes traveled before the ground thawed. Why would they do this? 

March 15

 Today we are grateful for...

• more outdoor recess. 
• science - decomposers. 
• Chief Superintendent Mr. Usih read a story to us. 
• learning about Voyageurs.
• book exchange in the learning commons. 
• Spirit Buddies. 
• ways we can be mindful, such as square breathing.

Did you know: 

Mr. Usih loves to read true stories about people who have overcome adversity. 

"Be Kind" are his favourite words. 

Showing solutions to a multi-step problem: 

If we could create 5 hydroponic kits that cost $172 each, 

how much money would we have left from our $1200 budget? 

Spring Photo

All students in attendance on Monday March 20, 2023 will have their photo taken.  There is no retake days for Spring Photos.  In 2 to 3 weeks, proof packages will be sent home and ordering is online through Lifetouch.

March 13

 Today we are grateful for...

• Guest reader Mrs. Swain.
• Having recess outside. 
• Mindfulness
• Reading.
• Worms!
• Spirit Buddies. 
• Basketball in PE. 
• Math game, close to 100 (multiplication). 
• Friends who help when we are hurt. 

March 9

Rikke Liffiton shared her love of books with us today. It took two years for her book to be published, from start to finish!

Ideas she likes to convey:

• Love always wins.
• When we create joy, it is powerful.

Rikke Liffiton reading her picture book, "The Christmas Nisse".

Thank you Ms. Tonkin for sharing your room!

Reading by flashlight

March 8 - Pack a Flashlight and Your Recorder!

 We will be reading in the dark Thursday. You can pack a flashlight if you would like! (Please label). 

Today we enjoyed meeting guest author Erin Silver. She told us that it can take years to write a book. She received many rejections, but she did not give up! We listened to "A Bear Like Me" and "Mabel the Cat". One recurring theme was to include others without judgment. 

Please make sure recorders are stored in backpacks. 

March 7

 Today we are grateful for...

• Mindful painting.
• Reading.
• Basketball skills.
• Rating our supports, writing goals. 
• Indoor recess
• Getting into groups for Alberta Art Design
• More TomatoSphere seeds germinated
• Many friends in class.
• Story writing.
• Music with Ms. Allan.

Reminder - bring a flashlight for reading in the dark on Thursday. 

Creating a sound painting to represent the feeling of what we can hear while listening to "Appalachian Spring".

March 6

 Today we are grateful for...

• Read-A-Thon guest reader Ms. Prinn (from CBE Downie Wenjack Fund) read a book by Buffy St. Marie, "Still This Love Goes On". 
• Tomatosphere seeds germinated!
• Bubbles the fish is doing well. He is very colourful, which means he is healthy.
• Art.
• Drawing the most beautiful things we know about Alberta. 
• Door voting.
• Basketball in gym. 
• Tale of Despereaux, chapter 19. 
• A good school with amazing teachers.
• Fun games at the end of the day (Pass the object and Stella Ella)

Counting seeds that have germinated

Blank wooden Alberta landscapes, ready for our imagination.

Reading Tale of Despereaux together. 

March 2

 Today we are grateful for ...

• Snowshoeing.
• This day zipped by. 
• Gym, capture the flag. 
• Triple division partial quotient division.

We are also grateful for the Fire Department Presentation about Ice and Water Safety. The most important rule: Stay off the pond ice, it is not stable.

Water rescue tips:

1. If someone falls through ice YELL and talk to them; tell them to kick, crawl onto the ice ledge and roll away from edge.
2. Call 9-1-1
3. Throw something (example - a rope, skipping rope)
4. Reach with something long (example - a branch or ladder)
5. Stop - Stay back.

March 1 - wear snow pants Thursday, Read-a-Thon update, Jump for Heart news

 Today we are grateful for...

• Fun lunch.
• Book Exchange.
• Gym, octopus tag.
• Emergency alert on Ms. Allan's phone. 
• Seat changes.
• Math, jelly bean division problem. 
• Everybody was here today!
• Practice putting on snowshoes. 

WEAR SNOW PANTS FOR SNOWSHOEING TOMORROW!!!

Read-a-Thon News update: 

With a new season just around the corner, let’s SPRING into reading!  

Our 5th annual Copperfield Read-A-Thon will take place from March 6th - 17^th and you can already begin to gather sponsors to collect pledges for books read by students. The amount that sponsors choose to donate is up to you! Throughout our Read-A-Thon, students will have the opportunity to participate in having guest readers join their classes virtually and in person. These guest readers may include a variety of readers such as CBE professionals, emergency service personnel, authors, artists, and athletes. Top fundraisers from each grade will be put into a draw for a prize. There will also be fun prizes for our top readers, including the chance to be the principal for a day! Please read through the pledge form that was sent home with students for more information on specific dates and how to collect cash or cheques from your sponsors and return them to the school. All money raised will go to literacy resources for our school. We encourage all students to participate for the love of reading! 

 

Please see below for the upcoming Read-A-Thon spirit days:

• Friday March 3rd – Read-A-Thon kick off with Mr. Magowan and Mr. Patry reading to the school
• Monday March 6th - Dress up as your favourite book character 
• Wednesday March 8th –D.E.A.R (Drop everything and read) in AM 
• Thursday March 9th – Bring a flashlight and read in the dark
• Wednesday March 15th - D.E.A.R (Drop everything and read) in PM
• Friday March 17th – PJ day

 

Copperfield has heart.

From Mr. Dunlop: 

Our students worked extremely hard and should be proud of their achievements. 

Here are the results of our hard work.

There are still prizes to win for those who donate to our schools Heart and Stroke Foundation page.

So far we have raised $291 

Please donate to OUR school’s fundraising page to help create a healthier future for kids across Canada: Copperfield School Jump Rope For Heart