Our last math unit of the year is 'Probability'. I like to save this unit until the end as it is kind of fun. You can play probability games and do some creative writing as well. Today we read the book, Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett (yes, before the movie there was a book). We used probability language: Likely, unlikely, never, impossible and discussed what each means. Then we did a follow up activity that you might find amusing. Here are some results:
End of Year stuff
I am slowly sending home items that we have completed. I usually write on the books that this is 'complete' so you know not to send it back to school. A locker and desk clean up will happen soon so I'm hoping to send home any old winter items or belongings that have been trapped in the lockers for a few months (bet you can't wait!). Today, I reached into a child's locker and pulled out a very scary, old banana. It wasn't going to be long before the fruit flies carried it out for me.
Next week is the last week for Home Reading. I'd like to get back all the books and any carrying portfolios for inventory. Mr. Cann is stopping book exchange next week for inventory as well. However, on-line books (Bookflix, Raz-kinds, Tumblebooks) are available all summer!
Burlington Firehall
Grade One students walked to the Burlington Firehall on Berwick and Walker's Line. A big shout out to the firemen who were so patient, fun and informative with the students. They showed them all their rescue tools and explained the difference between a pumper truck and a rescue vehicle. Each child was able to sit in the truck and it was all very organized. Just as we finished the fireman got a real rescue call. We were able to see them jump into action and they waved to us as they drove away, sirens blazing. Quite exciting! Then we came back to school for 'Jump Rope for Heart'. It was a very active day!
Father's Day
We have been busy making super, secret gifts. I will post pictures next week once the surprise is over! I don't normally share too much personally but here is a picture of my Dad and I at the Hubbard Glacier in Alaska. I'm very lucky to still have him in my life! The two things I remember about this picture is that the glacier was breathtaking. The other thing I remember is they had mosquitoes there that were the biggest I've ever seen...could have been used as the national bird...you could actually hear them arriving :)
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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