The Teachers Pet Program was a success. Students reviewed their knowledge about butterflies and their life cycle as well as created a beautiful piece of artwork.
Reminders:
- Library tomorrow
- Home Reading
- $5 for Teachers Pet Program
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday
The Teachers Pet Program was a success. Students reviewed their knowledge about butterflies and their life cycle as well as created a beautiful piece of artwork.
This afternoon, we took a look into the lifecycle of a robin and were able to make some observations of this abandoned robin's nest.
Reminders:
The Teachers Pet Program was a success. Students reviewed their knowledge about butterflies and their life cycle as well as created a beautiful piece of artwork.
Reminders:
Volunteer Appreciation
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
The students and staff of Kenneth D Taylor School want to thank all of our volunteers who have worked so hard at making this first year so successful. We are inviting all of our school volunteers to join us in our Learning Commons onFriday, June 2nd at 1:30 PM. This celebration will include light refreshments and student entertainment. Please sign up through eventbrite by June 1st in order to assist us with our planning. We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
David
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday
Reminders:
Reminders:
- Teacher's Pet Program tomorrow. Please wear a shirt that you don't mind getting paint on.
- Fun Lunch tomorrow
- Crazy hair day tomorrow
Monday, May 29, 2017
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday
On Friday, we had an excellent presentation by the Calgary Humane Society. We learned about how we affect wildlife and how wildlife affects us. We learned that urbanization and habituation can lead to negative outcomes for wildlife. The presenter also taught us about the 3 R's: Rights, Respect, and Responsibility.
For Day 12 of 30x30 today, we continued focussing on measurement. Students were very engaged in using trundle wheels to measure distances outside.
Reminders:
On Friday, we had an excellent presentation by the Calgary Humane Society. We learned about how we affect wildlife and how wildlife affects us. We learned that urbanization and habituation can lead to negative outcomes for wildlife. The presenter also taught us about the 3 R's: Rights, Respect, and Responsibility.
For Day 12 of 30x30 today, we continued focussing on measurement. Students were very engaged in using trundle wheels to measure distances outside.
Reminders:
- Home Reading
- Teacher's Pet Program on Wednesday
- Fun Lunch on Wednesday
- Used books/ Maker space donations
Fieldtrip Payment
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Hello Parents & Guardians,
It has been brought to our attention that MYCBE will not take online payments under $10.00 unless it is being bundled with other outstanding fees.
Please send your $5.00 payment (cash/cheque) for your students upcoming field trip (Teacher’s Pet) to your child’s teacher.
Thank you in advance,
Barb Rocca
Administrative Assistant, Kenneth D. Taylor School
Calgary Board of Education
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
Events of the Day...
Thinking Thursday
Students began DrumFit in gym yesterday and will be continuing with it for the next two weeks. The DrumFit program builds confidence, encourages free expression, improves coordination, strengthens the body, improves flexibility, and many other positive effects on the brain and body.
We also had some unusual visitors brought into the classroom this afternoon. Students had the opportunity to meet some Wandering Garter Snakes, learn about the life cycle, food, habitat, and adaptations of a snake. As well as to have the chance to touch and observe these snakes.
Reminders:
Students began DrumFit in gym yesterday and will be continuing with it for the next two weeks. The DrumFit program builds confidence, encourages free expression, improves coordination, strengthens the body, improves flexibility, and many other positive effects on the brain and body.
We also had some unusual visitors brought into the classroom this afternoon. Students had the opportunity to meet some Wandering Garter Snakes, learn about the life cycle, food, habitat, and adaptations of a snake. As well as to have the chance to touch and observe these snakes.
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz tomorrow
- Humane Society in-class presentation tomorrow
- Movie night tomorrow at 6pm
- Used book/ Maker space donations
- Home Reading
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday
Reminders:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to offer the Grade 3 students at Ken
Taylor an opportunity to participate in an in-school program offered by
Teacher’s Pet. These programs will take
place on the following days: May 31st
- Ms. Pearson, June 8th - Ms. Hargreaves, and June 9th -
Mrs. Fraser/ Mrs. Steckly. This program
directly supports our science (life cycles) and art (painting) curriculums.
The cost for this program is $5.00 per student. Please see
the instructions below to assist you with paying for this fee on-line. If you have any questions about this process,
you may call the school office.
Payment for the fieldtrip can
be made online using your MyCBE Account https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn Once you log
into your account select Pay Fees, you will then see a “Fieldtrip – Teacher’s
Pet” fee for $5.00.
Regards,
The Grade 3 Team
Kenneth D. Taylor School
- Library tomorrow
- Spelling Friday
- Home Reading
- Used books/ maker space donations
- Movie Night on Friday
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday
This afternoon, we spent some time looking at the life cycle of a butterfly. We watched an informative video and discussed the stages of life, food requirements, habitat, parental care, and adaptations for survival. We will be continuing to inquire into the life cycles of a variety of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals.
Reminders:
This afternoon, we spent some time looking at the life cycle of a butterfly. We watched an informative video and discussed the stages of life, food requirements, habitat, parental care, and adaptations for survival. We will be continuing to inquire into the life cycles of a variety of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals.
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz Friday (Lesson 106-110)
- Return swimming forms
- Home reading
Reminder - Spring Plant Pick Up Wednesday/Thursday this week
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Reminder - Spring Plant Pick Up Wednesday/Thursday this week.
Wednesday, May 24 @ 2-3pm
Thursday, May 25 @ 7:45-8 & @ 2-3
Orders must be picked up by and adult (can not be sent home with your child). All orders remaining at the school after the above pick up times will be donated.
A big thank you to everyone who placed a Spring Plant order with us this year!!
Kenneth D Taylor School Council
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
Enjoy a Game - help build our playground!
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Dear Parents/Guardians:
Please see the attached flyer regarding an opportunity to get tickets for a Stamps game (or two!) and help to build our playground. Stamps CBE Fundraiser.pdf
Cheers,
David
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Ken Taylor Makerspace
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are in the process of creating a school Makerspace in our Learning Commons. What’s a Makerspace? It is a place where students can gather to make and create. Our Makerspace will focus on building, robotics, technology, coding, sewing, or a combination of these skills. A Makerspace allows students to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. It promotes critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, creativity, and design thinking.
In order to get started on this space, we would like to start to collect items that we can use in this space. If you have any items that you would like to donate to the school, please send your child with them in a sealed Ziploc bag. We will be collecting from May 23 – June 2. Please note that all students at Kenneth D. Taylor School will use these materials and they will not be returned.
Thank you for your help,
The Learning Commons Committee,
Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Sayani, Mrs. Witczak
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday
We have been learning about Ukraine. Students have worked on some mapping skills and today we continued our learning by evaluating information on Ukraine's climate. Together, we read through a passage on climate and discussed how to identify important information.
Reminders:
We have been learning about Ukraine. Students have worked on some mapping skills and today we continued our learning by evaluating information on Ukraine's climate. Together, we read through a passage on climate and discussed how to identify important information.
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz tomorrow
- Library tomorrow
- Return home reading
- Return swimming forms
- No school on Friday and Monday
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday
Reminders:
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz on Thursday
- Mismatch day tomorrow
- Return swimming forms
- Popcorn $2 tomorrow
Monday, May 15, 2017
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday
Reminders:
For today's 30x30 challenge, we took our creative journals outside and did some reflection. After a discussion around biodiversity, we used our senses to sketch and write about what we could see, hear, feel, and smell in the school yard. Then, we imagined what the school yard may have been like in the past, before human development.
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz on Thursday
- New home reading
- Popcorn tomorrow $2
- Return swimming forms
The Great Book Exchange
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The Great Book Exchange
Have you ever wondered what to do with those books that you have finished reading and they are just sitting there in your house and room? We have a solution for you (with parent permission)! The Student Leadership Group is collecting gently used picture books and novels for students K-6 that you may wish to donate for the Great Book Exchange! On June 8, 2017 students at Ken Taylor will have a chance to purchase these books for 25 cents each.
What an opportunity to pick up some books for summer reading. Books will be collected between May 18th -June 5th, 2017. Please bring your donation of gently used books to Mrs. Fraser’s classroom.
Student Leadership
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Thursday, May 11, 2017
Events of the Day...
Thinking Thursday
Reminders:
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz tomorrow
- Pancake breakfast tomorrow
- Return home reading
- Return swimming forms
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday
In Science, we have started our Life Cycles topic. Students have been working on creating a diagram of an ecosystem. This diagram shows the interaction between living and non-living things. Students have been really thinking about what is needed for survival in these unique ecosystems.
Reminders:
In Science, we have started our Life Cycles topic. Students have been working on creating a diagram of an ecosystem. This diagram shows the interaction between living and non-living things. Students have been really thinking about what is needed for survival in these unique ecosystems.
Reminders:
- Library tomorrow
- Return home reading
- Spelling quiz on Friday
- Swimming forms home. Return by May 23.
- Pancake breakfast on Friday
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday
In math, we have begun learning about patterns and equations. We have been working together to investigate a variety of patterns. Students are beginning to recognize if a pattern is increasing or decreasing, as well as to find the pattern rule, extend patterns, and answer pattern word problems.
Reminders:
In math, we have begun learning about patterns and equations. We have been working together to investigate a variety of patterns. Students are beginning to recognize if a pattern is increasing or decreasing, as well as to find the pattern rule, extend patterns, and answer pattern word problems.
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz on Friday
- Home Reading
- Pancake Breakfast on Friday
Monday, May 8, 2017
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday
Last week we decided that we were going to participate in David Suzuki's 30x30 Nature Challenge. This challenge involves taking our learning outdoors for 30 minutes, for 30 days. Studies show that there are many positives of spending time outdoors. For more information, please visit
www.30x30.davidsuzuki.org
Today, we used this time outside to explore measurement. Using meter sticks, we began investigating and measuring a variety outdoor objects. We look forward to continue with this in the upcoming days.
Reminders:
Last week we decided that we were going to participate in David Suzuki's 30x30 Nature Challenge. This challenge involves taking our learning outdoors for 30 minutes, for 30 days. Studies show that there are many positives of spending time outdoors. For more information, please visit
www.30x30.davidsuzuki.org
Today, we used this time outside to explore measurement. Using meter sticks, we began investigating and measuring a variety outdoor objects. We look forward to continue with this in the upcoming days.
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz Friday (Lesson 96-100)
- New home reading
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Events of the Day...
Thinking Thursday
We had an amazing field trip!!!
Reminders:
We had an amazing field trip!!!
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz tomorrow
- Return home reading
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday
In math, students worked in groups to sort a variety of shapes based on their attributes. Some of the attributes that we focussed on were size, color, type of shape, and number of faces, edges, and vertices.
Reminders:
In math, students worked in groups to sort a variety of shapes based on their attributes. Some of the attributes that we focussed on were size, color, type of shape, and number of faces, edges, and vertices.
Tomorrow, we are going on our field trip to Studio Bell and East Village. Students will need to bring their backpacks and a bagged lunch. It looks like we can expect some nice weather, so please remember to put on sunscreen, hats, and comfortable walking shoes. It should be a great day!!!
Reminders:
- Library tomorrow
- Field trip tomorrow
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday
This morning, we continued our building task. Once groups finished sketching their plan, they were able to begin building the chair. It was great to see students using their background knowledge when working with the pillars.
Reminders:
This morning, we continued our building task. Once groups finished sketching their plan, they were able to begin building the chair. It was great to see students using their background knowledge when working with the pillars.
Reminders:
- Wear a hat tomorrow to support mental health
- Spelling quiz on Friday
- Scholastics due tomorrow
- Return field trip forms
Monday, May 1, 2017
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday
Reminders:
Reminders:
- Spelling quiz on Friday (Lesson 91-95)
- New home reading
- Scholastics due Wednesday
- Field trip forms due Wednesday
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