GRANDPARENT/FAMILY CELEBRATION DAY (SHARE ABOUT OUR GRANDPARENTS AND OUR FAMILY ARTIFACTS)- ON TUESDAY, MAY 8TH FROM 2:00PM TO 3:20.
INFORMATION CLARIFIED (EMAILED APRIL 10)
Dear Parents
Please let me clarify information for the Grandparent/Artifact Project.
Monday, April 23 - Photo of Grandparent and mailing address and Questionnaire Due (or earlier) (Answers for questionnaire can be printed by an adult or child. Answers can be printed in point form or a full sentence. Students will be using the information to write up a good copy that will be presented on May.8).
Wednesday, April 25 - Artifact with small explanation of what it is, who used it and why it was important is due. PLEASE NO VALUABLE OR BREAKABLE ARTIFACTS. TAKE A PHOTO OF THE ARTIFACT IF WORRIED ABOUT SENDING TO SCHOOL.
Tuesday May 8th Artifact Gallery day in the afternoon, celebration of grandparents. We'd love to see as many parents and grandparents possible.
BOY'S CHOIR FIELD TRIP- MAY 18
Social Studies: After brainstorming about what we know about Senior Citizens, this was some ideas we came up with. Please chat at home about those who are older than 65 and what you know about them.
What do we know about Senior Citizens?
Rhys – They often can get cancer or diseases like
Altzheiners. One of my Grandma’s had it.
Sarah – They often need help.
Tarrack – Senior Citezens need help if they are in a
wheelchair.
Caleb- They can live up to 100 or lower.
Malia – They can have broken arms or legs. They can also
play S.C. basketball.
Lucas – They may live in a Senior’s Home.
Estella – They usually get entertainment (like from school
kids who sing for them).
Julia - They have
friends (like kids do).
Max – They might have wrinkles.
Malia – Their hair may be white or grey.
All – Grandma and Grandpa’s might be S.C
Sarah – They get more entertainment like dancing.
Rhys – Men may have mustache or beards. Ladies usually have
white hair.
Evann – You can see their veins in their hands very well.
Emmett – They can’t do many sports .
Tarrack – Their hair color may tell them how old they are.
Rhys – They usually need lots of surgery or medical
attention.
Isabel – They often need reading glasses.
Emmett – They need food and water.
Grandparent /Artifact Notice:
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Grandparent/Artifact Project
Dear Parents,
As we begin our next Social Studies unit “Moving Forward
with the Past” we will take a look at our own families beginning with our
grandparents. We will explore how our
families have changed over time and how our families have contributed to
society. Questions such as “where did
your grandparents grow up”, “what did they do for work” and “what big changes
have they seen in their life times” will be asked. The list of Interview Questions are attached
to this letter. Please complete together with your Grandparent (in person/over
the phone/email/Skype – whatever means that works for you!)
Please send or email a picture of one of more grandparents
by next Monday, April 16. Your child will be talking about that
grandparent, writing about them and also writing a letter to them. I will also need a mailing address for the
grandparent(s) so I can mail the letters to them. So if you could provide a
picture and mailing address together that would be great!
The second part
of this unit is looking at items from the past.
Each child is asked to find an artifact that belongs(ed) to a family
member that tells a special story. The
artifact will be brought to school for the student to write about and compare
and contrast with present day items. Artifacts could be but are not limited to;
an apron, army uniform, hair brush, plane ticket, school uniform, baby shoes,
toy, pocket watch, record player, telephone, tea kettle, cooking pot, handkerchiefs
etc. Along with the artifact could you
please send a bit of information saying who owned it, what it was used for, how
old it is, and why it was important.
The culmination to this unit will be to host a
Grandparent/Family gallery day where we have an artifact walk and grandparent
wall with all of the write-ups posted.
Artifacts or a photo of an artifact need be at school by Monday, April 23. The celebration day will take place in early
May (date to be confirmed).
Please email or call me with any questions.
Lisa Maze
ldmaze@cbe.ab.ca
Grandparent Interview Questions:
Grandparent
Interview
Question
Response
Where and when were you born?
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Did you have brothers and sisters? How many?
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Did you have chores growing up? What were they?
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What kind of games did you like to play?
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What was your house like?
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Did you have electricity, TV, a phone?
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What did you want to be when you grew up?
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Did you play any sports? What were they?
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Did you have an allowance? How much was it?
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What was your first job?
What was your favorite job?
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What were holidays like for your family?
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What was your school like? What did you do at recess? What
did you take for lunch and snack?
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What was something special your Mom/family member made for
made for you that you cherish?
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What is one of your best memories?
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What was your favorite holiday growing up? Why?
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Did you have a favorite toy or activity? What was it?
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What can you tell me about my Mom or Dad?
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What is the most important thing I need to know?
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Science: We had Mr. Massey in today to share fantastic information about the Sense Of Touch. Mr. Massey, has studied NeuroScience in University and has a vast amount of information. Please ask your child, what they found the most interesting.
Some of the key points of today with Mr. Massey:
- different areas of our skin have a different amount of pain sensors (elbow vs. inner wrist)
- your brain is the only place you have no pain sensors
- there are two main types of pain: (one that you are aware of the discomfort - like the red bucket of cool water) (second is one that your body quickly reacts to get away from the pain - like the blue bucket full of ice) . We tested this theory with the ice bucket experiment.
- your fingertips are one of the most sensitive areas to pain (has the most pain receptors)
- ice can stop (and tricks) the pain message from going to the brain
- tylenol also stops the pain message from going to the brain
- It is a good thing to feel pain ... it protects our body and keeps us safe
THANKS SO MUCH MR. MASSEY !Reading Our Narrative Stories: Tomorrow we are reading our stories to the Kindergarten students. We are rereading to improve on our fluency, confidence and expression. Here we are practicing.
Comparing Dance Shoes: Sarah's Irish Dancing Shoes and Mrs. Maze's Step Dancing Shoes
Social Studies: Today I brought in two (related) artifacts. Ask your child what they remember about my rolling pin and tray.
Here's the story... Back in 1978, my family owned a restaurant in P.E.I. We owned it for a few years. My Dad ran the restaurant and my Mom baked the pies in the kitchen. I would often help her bake the pies and roll out the dough for the pies. We also used the tray to bring drinks to the table .
My Mom made the most AWESOME pies (and still does!).
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