Weekly Message: Friday, Sept 4

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 September 4, 2026 Jocelyn


Welcome to the first weekly blog of 2026-2027. Here, you can stay up to date with the latest and greatest learning in the classroom, as well as important upcoming events. 


We had a wonderful first week in grades 1 and 2. It has been so much fun to get to know the students and watch new connections grow amongst them. Students shared that seeing their old friends and meeting new ones were highlights of the week. Much of our week was spent becoming familiar with the classroom, the routines, and learning the ways we will be learning together. 


We introduced students to number talks as a routine that will occur often during the year. When doing a number talk, students talked about their own ideas and wonderings. This week, we learned a new math game- Race to 10, Race to 20, and even Race to 100 for some students. They worked together to share, take turns, and be a kind classmate. 


We read a number of stories about the first days of school and the many feelings that came with it. with it. Students did their first writing piece of the year, sharing their hopes and dreams for the coming year. We also got to know each other through some “All About Me” posters. First, we talked about how to create work that was tidy, accurate, and our best work. Everyone worked hard to create beautiful posters.


Learning Intentions:

  • I can participate in a sharing circle

  • I can be a respectful listener

  • I can represent quantities using words and natural numbers

  • I can demonstrate various ways of moving safely through space during physical activities


Ways to Continue the Learning at Home:

  • Read with your child to reinforce and develop important literacy skills

  • Talk about what you notice and wonder, ask questions

  • Count together (make sets, connections, observations)


Important Dates and Reminders:

  • Please do not send any nut products in snacks or lunches

  • No school Monday, September 7, 2026

  • Open House and Corn Roast, September 17, 2026

  • Terry Fox run, September 24, 2026

  • We plan to go outside every day (so please send your child dressed for the weather.)

  • We will absolutely be outside every Wednesday as part of our outdoor learning as we explore “Walking Wednesdays” (appropriate clothing for this day is A MUST.)


As always, I welcome communication from you and your students. Feel free to contact me via email and I will do my best to respond within a reasonable timeframe. makinnear@cbe.ab.ca

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