Mrs. Caluori's Classroom Blog

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Bully Awareness Week

This week is Bully Awareness Week. So far this week we have read two wonderful stories that have helped create a dialogue surrounding this important topic. What is a bully? What does being bullied mean? Why do people bully other people? What is a bystander? How can we make a difference?

On Monday we read "One" by Kathryn Otoshi. We talked about the author's message in the story as well as possible reasons for why ''Red" was so angry. In addition, we talked about the ending of the story and how "Blue" and the other colours welcomed "Red" to join and play once "Red" changed his/her behaviour.

Today we read the story "Mr. Peabody's Apples" by Madonna. This is a terrific story that highlights the power of our words. We discussed the damage that rumors can cause and how sometimes things may seem a certain way but in the case of Mr. Peabody, conclusions were made that were not the truth. These books created a lot of important conversations. I look forward to reading more stories throughout the week!

Tomorrow there is a Bully Awareness Assembly (WITS) Please ask your child to share some of the topics discussed with you tomorrow evening.

Monday, 17 November 2014

Upcoming Dates

Bully Awareness Week
November 17th - 21st

Tuesday, November 18th - Pizza Day

Friday, November 21st - PD DayNo School

Sunday, November 23rd 5:30
Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade (St. Cecilia will have a float in the parade!). Come out and enjoy the Parade in your St. Cecilia Spirit Wear:).

St. Cecilia Scholastic Book Fair - December 1st - 5th

Grade 3D will be going Monday Dec. 1st during 3rd block to preview the books and on Wednesday Dec. 3rd during 3rd block to purchase books.

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Google Presentations

The students learned how to create their own Google Presentation today to share their Soil Inquiry knowledge. They also learned how to share their presentation with their partner. Some of the students expressed an interest in working on their project from home. I will provide all of the class time they need for this assignment, but should they wish to work on it from home they may.

Instructions:

Using the Chrome Browser (if you don't have the Chrome Browser you can google it and download it on any computer for free) click on the three lines (I call it the hamburger) and there is an option to 'sign in'.

Sign in using firstname.lastname@ocsbstudent.ca, password is the number '1'

Next, click on the top of the right hand page where there are 9 small boxes (when you hover your mouse over the squares it will say 'Apps').

Now click on the triangle that says 'Drive'

When you are in the Drive you will be able to see your Presentation. If the presentation was shared by a partner, you will have to look under Incoming or Shared with Me.

Have fun!!!

Mrs. Caluori

Sunday, 9 November 2014

#GRA14 - Above and Beyond

Here is an adapted short video inspired by the wonderful story 'Going Places'. Be inspired, embrace creativity and think outside of the box. Enjoy!

This is the final week of our Global Read Aloud Author Study Project. This week's book is 'The Dot'.

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

#GRA14 Week 4 - Going Places

Going Places...

Another fantastic read aloud this week from our Author Study for the Global Read Aloud project. This time our author Peter H. Reynolds teams up with his identical twin brother Paul Reynolds!

As we read this story we made predictions and had many text-to-text connections between the other stories we have read during this author study.

After reading, the students discussed what they felt the Author's Message was in the story as well as the Author's Purpose. Some of our ideas included the power of teamwork, the importance of creativity and finding inspiration in the world around us.

Here is the Book Trailer for Going Places! Enjoy:)

Rounding to the nearest 10

In Math, we have been reviewing some tips and strategies to round numbers to the nearest 10 in both 2 and 3 digit numbers. Here is an anchor chart that we worked on together so that we remember all of our math thinking. We also watched this short video! Lastly, the students practiced their rounding using whiteboards. The children found that using their schema (background knowledge) of number lines and place value really helped them round number effectively. Awesome stuff!