Monday, February 8th

Today’s Announcements:
✓ There is no school next week, February 15-19.
✓ Please complete and submit a picture of the physical education reflection at
some point today.
✓ Reminder: the format of our check-ins has changed. If you have any concerns
or would like to chat, please feel free to give me a call at your scheduled time. If
not, no worries
✓ Beginning this week, our class after Nutrition Break 2 (Science/Social) will begin at
1:25. I’m having a hard time getting from my supervision (which goes until 1:18ish on
most days) back to class in time for 1:20! Thanks for your understanding!
8:30-9:00 Physical Education & Parent Meeting
Students are expected to be completing physical activity of some sort
during this time. Stuck? Check out our class website under the “Physical
Education” tab.
Parents, please be logged on to TEAMs prior to 8:30. Our meeting will likely
be wrapped up by 8:45.
9:00-9:10 Language Arts: Writing: February Choice Board
Rather than beginning a new unit before the break and pivot point, we
are going to do some fun February-themed writing activities. Students
have a February Writing Choice Board in their package this week. Each
square on the choice board has a number in it (10-18). Each of the pages
following the choice board are numbered (also 10-18). You may want to
use the provided pages to complete the writing activities. Please note,
while not all activities need to be complete, the effort and number of
activities should balance out (i.e., completing one activity per class but
completing it thoughtfully and thoroughly is preferred to completing 4
activities poorly in the class time given).
9:10-10:05 Independent Work Time
Students have time to complete the activities on their choice board.
Students can select whichever activities they would like to do!
10:05-10:15 Writing Share
Students are invited to share one activity they have completed or been
working on from their February choice board.
10:15-10:30 Whole Group Read-Aloud: The Very, Very Far North
We will continue reading about the adventures of Duane the polar bear
and his friends!
10:30-11:05 Snack and Physical Activity Break
11:05-11:10 Language Arts: Reading
Overview of what our reading time will look like.
11:10-12:10 Independent Work Time Kids to Read
Suggested allotment: with Today:

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 ✓ 20-30 minutes of reading to self, reading to
someone, or listening to reading (this would include
recording yourself reading a book on RAZ Kids).
✓ 5-15 minutes of practicing reading snap words
✓ 5-15 minutes of practicing writing snap words
✓ 0-15 minutes playing literacy-based games (Teach
Your Monster to Read, Dreamscape, ABCYA, etc.)
12:25-1:25 Snack and Physical Activity Break
1:25-1:35 MATH MYSTERY!
Introducing our Valentine’s Math Mystery!! I am so excited to bring this
challenge to students. Together we will watch the introductory video and
read the instructions. There are a series of challenges which students will
need to complete. Each challenge reveals a clue towards figuring out who
the Heartbreak Hitman is! Once each clue is completed, students can use
the suspect list to eliminate people until there is only one person
remaining!
Important notes: The clues MUST be completed in the order they are
given (1-5).
1:35-2:35 Independent Work Time:
Students will use this time to work on their math mystery! Please send
me all completed clue pages as they are working. Students will be getting
additional time tomorrow to complete this activity, so if they do not
finish, that is okay!
2:35-3:25 Family Check-Ins
2:35-2:45: Ishika
2:45-2:55: Holden
2:55-3:05: Domeiko
3:05-3:15: Linnèa
3:15-3:25: Alec
Work to be Submitted
 Physical Education Reflection
 Evidence of mastery of their reading or writing snap level (if mastery has been
achieved).
 A picture of the writing your child completed today from their choice board.
 Math Mystery clue pages as they are completed

Tuesday, February 9th

8:30-9:00 Physical Education & Parent Meeting
Students are expected to be completing physical activity of some sort
during this time. Stuck? Check out our class website under the “Physical
Education” tab.

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 Parents, please be logged on to TEAMs prior to 8:30. Our meeting will likely
be wrapped up by 8:45.
9:00-9:05 Language Arts: Reading
Overview of what our reading time will look like.
9:05-10:15 Independent Work Time Kids to Read
Suggested allotment: with Today:
✓ 20-30 minutes of reading to self, reading to
someone, or listening to reading (this would
include recording yourself reading a book on RAZ
Kids).
✓ 5-15 minutes of practicing reading snap words
✓ 5-15 minutes of practicing writing snap words
✓ 0-15 minutes playing literacy-based games
(Teach Your Monster to Read, Dreamscape,
ABCYA, etc.)
10:15-10:30 Whole Class Read-Aloud: The Very, Very Far North
We will continue to read about the adventures of Duane the polar bear
and his friends.
10:30-11:05 Snack and Physical Activity Break
11:05-11:15 Math Mini-Lesson: Addition Word Problems
We will take another look at trying to solve math word problems. There
are many tricks I’ve seen to figuring out word problems. One is covering
the numbers and just reading the words, trying to comprehend what the
question is asking. Then filling in the numbers and solving the problem.
Remember, with word problems, one HAS to show their work by creating
a number sentence/equation and solving it.
11:15-11:45 Math Independent Work Time
Students will complete pages 1 and 2 in their math booklet. With remaining
time, students are encouraged to practice math facts or play math
games on the class website or Prodigy.
11:45-11:55 Math Mini-Lesson: Double-Digit Subtraction without Regrouping
We will do a refresher on completing double digit subtraction without
regrouping. The regrouping comes on Thursday – be prepared!
11:55-12:25 Math Independent Work Time
Students will complete page 3 in their math booklet. With remaining time,
students are encouraged to practice math facts or play math games
on the class website or Prodigy.
12:25-1:25 Snack and Physical Activity Break
1:25-1:30 Math Mystery
Students will continue working on their Math Mystery! Remember to
send me their clue pages as they finish. Today is the last day of class
time to work on this activity.
1:30-2:35 Independent Work Time:
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 Students will use this time to try to solve the Math Mystery!
2:35-3:25 Family Check-Ins
2:35-2:45: Andreas
2:45-2:55: Callen
2:55-3:05: Zachery
3:05-3:15:
3:15-3:25: Mara-Jade
Work to be Submitted
 Evidence of mastery of their reading or writing snap level (if mastery has been
achieved).
 Math pages 1, 2, and 3.
 Math Mystery clue pages as they are completed
 Math Mystery answer!

Wednesday, February 10th

8:30-9:00 Physical Education & Parent Meeting
Students are expected to be completing physical activity of some sort
during this time. Stuck? Check out our class website under the “Physical
Education” tab.
Parents, please be logged on to TEAMs prior to 8:30. Our meeting will likely
be wrapped up by 8:45.
9:00-9:05 Language Arts: Reading Mini-Lesson:
Overview of what our reading time will look like.
9:05-10:15 Independent Work Time Kids to Read
Suggested allotment: with Today:
✓ 20-30 minutes of reading to self, reading to
someone, or listening to reading (this would include
recording yourself reading a book on RAZ Kids).
✓ 5-15 minutes of practicing reading snap words
✓ 5-15 minutes of practicing writing snap words
✓ 0-15 minutes playing literacy-based games (Teach
Your Monster to Read, Dreamscape, ABCYA, etc.)
10:15-10:30 Whole Class Read-Aloud: The Very, Very Far North
We will continue to read about the adventures of Duane the polar bear
and his friends.
10:30-11:05 Snack and Physical Activity Break
11:05-11:10 Language Arts: Writing: February Choice Board
We will log on briefly to outline/remind of expectations for completing
the February choice board
11:10-12:00 Independent Work Time
Students will have this time to continue working on activities from their
February choice board.
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 12:00-12:10 Writing Share
We will log back on so students can share one of the activities they have
been working on.
12:10-1:25 Snack and Physical Activity Break
1:25-1:45 Social Studies: Natural Resources, Goods, and Jobs in Iqaluit
Together, we will take a look at some of the natural resources that are
found in Nunavut and around the arctic region. We will fill in the flap page
on natural resources, goods, and jobs.
1:45-1:55 Social Studies: Arctic Animal Exploration Time
We will soon begin our final project exploring Iqaluit! We will be taking a
look at Arctic animals! This is some time for students to do some
thinking and exploring about different arctic animals, considering one they
might want to complete the project on!
1:55-2:05 Social Studies: Introduce Arctic Animal Research
Today, students are going to begin doing some research on an arctic
animal of their choosing. A mind map of topics has already been created
for them. They will use this mind map to begin conducting some research.
A great place to look for information is on Epic!!! Our class code is
spb9315.
2:05-2:35 Social Studies: Independent Work Time
Students will work on doing some research for their arctic animal
project!
2:35-3:25 Family Check-Ins
2:35-2:45: Olivia
2:45-2:55: Paulinda
2:55-3:05: Harper
3:05-3:15: Macey
3:15-3:25: Eloise
Work to be Submitted
 A picture of the writing your child has completed today from their choice board.
 Natural resources, etc. flap page
 Arctic Animal research mind map

Thursday, February 11th

Today’s Announcements:
✓ Reminder, there is no school next week! See you on February 22nd.
8:30-9:00 Physical Education & Parent Meeting
Students are expected to be completing physical activity of some sort
during this time. Stuck? Check out our class website under the “Physical
Education” tab.
Parents, please be logged on to TEAMs prior to 8:30. Our meeting will likely
be wrapped up by 8:45.
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9:00-9:05 Language Arts: Writing: February Choice Board (last day)
We will log on briefly to outline that this is the last day to work on
activities from the February choice board. If students finish all activities,
they can complete some more than once or may want to go back and
add on to activities already completed.
9:05-10:05 Independent Work Time
This is the last class time that students will have to complete the
February choice board.
10:05-10:15 Writing Share
Students are invited to share one thing they have done from their
February choice board.
10:15-10:30 Whole Group Read-Aloud: The Very, Very Far North
We will continue to read about the adventures of Duane the polar bear
and his friends.
10:30-11:05 Snack and Physical Activity Break
11:05-11:15 Math Mini-Lesson: Double Digit Subtraction with Regrouping
Today we will be learning a couple new strategies to complete
subtraction with regrouping. Last time, we watched a video to introduce
us and we talked about pizza (ring any bells?). This new strategy is called
the “jump back method.” REMEMBER: Just because I am teaching a new
strategy doesn’t mean your child HAS to use it. We teach a variety of
strategies to reach the variety of learners we have in our class. If it
doesn’t click, that’s okay!
11:15-11:45 Math Independent Work Time
Students will complete page 4 and 5 in their math booklet. With remaining
time, students are encouraged to practice math facts or play math
games on the class website or Prodigy.
11:45-11:55 Math Mini-Lesson: Double Digit Subtraction with Regrouping
Again, another strategy! This one is called “subtracting in parts.”
11:55-12:25 Math Independent Work Time
Students will complete page 6 and 7 in their math booklet. With remaining
time, students are encouraged to practice math facts or play math
games on the class website or Prodigy.
12:25-1:25 Snack and Physical Activity Break
1:25-1:30 Social Studies: Arctic Animal Project- what’s next?
Now that students have started their project research, here’s what we’ll
be doing today (and when we come back from reading week). Students
will be creating a powerpoint, poster, or book (digital on BookCreator or
done by hand) to showcase what they learned about their arctic animal.
1:30-2:35 Social Studies: Independent Work Time
Students will complete/continue their research and begin creating their
final product to showcase their knowledge of the arctic animal they
have chosen!
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2:35-2:45, Miss Bourassa’s Office Hours
3:15-3:25 Feel free to connect with me if you have any questions or concerns! I will
be busy from about 2:45-3:15 but will respond as soon as I can once I am
available!
Work to be Submitted
 A picture of the writing your child has completed today.
 Math pages 4, 5, 6, and 7
 Arctic Animal research mind map (if not completed yesterday)

Friday, February 12th

8:30-8:40 Math Mini-Lesson: Subtraction Word Problems
We will come back to word problems, this time in subtraction. We will
refresh some of the tricks we practiced when we talked about word
problems with addition.
8:40-9:15 Math Independent Work Time
Students will complete pages 8 and 9 in their math booklet. With
remaining time, students are encouraged to practice math facts or play
math games on the class website or Prodigy.
9:15-10:00 Fact Friday
Suggested allotment:
✓ 10-15 minutes practicing facts (flashcards, XtraMath, etc.)
✓ 10-15 minutes practicing tricky facts using a strategy
(manipulatives, fingers, number line, etc.)
✓ 10-15 minutes returning to practice facts (flashcards, XtraMath,
fact-focused game, etc.) to help consolidate practice
✓ 0-15 minutes playing Prodigy or another math game (not
necessarily focused on facts)
10:00-10:15 Snack and Physical Activity Break
10:15-11:35 Art & Resource Exchange
Stay tuned to our ClassDojo for what our art project will be this week!

At some point during this time, please make your way to your child’s
home school to pick up their package of supplies for next week!
Work to be Submitted
 Math pages 8 and 9
 Your child’s art from today
 Evidence of Fact Friday activities
 Your child’s reading log for the week