• Today we discussed and wrote about things we smell in the fall.    Carter
• We had an "ABC" upper case quiz today.  Mrs. Swanson wanted to know who knows how to write their "ABC's in upper cases.   Abby
• This morning we had the best time playing outside in the snow during recess.  Ayden
• We learned a new game in math called "One More", ask me how to play.  Hannah
• At the end of the day we had literacy centres.  Reese and Leif

Friendly Reminders:
Thank you for wearing warm clothes today.  Please make sure your child is wearing boots, a warm coat, snow pants, mittens/gloves and a hat.

Please remember to wear an orange shirt tomorrow.

We had an amazing day today! 

·     Some of us had fun lunch from Boston Pizza. 

·     We discussed what we would say to Terry Fox if he was still alive?  Please ask me what I would say?

·     Some of us are bringing home new library books today.  There were many students that forgot to bring their books back.  Please return them so your child can get a new book.

·     It was very chilly outside when we ran/walked for Terry Fox this afternoon.  We ran/walked first and then met in the gym for an assembly.  Ask me the best thing I liked about running/walking outside and the assembly?

·     Please look in our folders for our tattoos.  We didn’t have time to put them on today.
Congratulations grade 1!  We collected $55.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

Friendly Reminders:

Tomorrow is Friday and the students are finished at 11:45 am. 

Orange Shirt Day is observed on September 30th, but because our grade six students are involved in other activities on that day, BWS will observe Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday, October 1st instead. More information about this day will be forthcoming.

Volunteer Opportunities
Bridlewood School relies on volunteers to help us with fields trips, special lunches and Scholastic Book Fairs, just to name a few examples. We are currently putting together a list of people who may be able to give us the gift of some of their time for these occasions. If you are interested in supporting our school in this way, please email us at Bridlewood@cbe.ab.ca. Please remember that all volunteers must have a current security clearance and have completed a yearly volunteer form. If you need to begin this process, please visit our school office during regular office hours.

Please discuss with your child who they will be running for during our Terry Fox walk/run tomorrow. 
Tomorrow is supposed to be rainy and cold, please dress for the weather.
We exchange our books in the Learning Commons tomorrow, please return your library books.
Please go outside and get some fresh air after school.  The weather is supposed to be rainy and cold for a few days, possibibly the "s" word may arrive, brrr!

Highlights from Our Learning

Fall arrived yesterday and students have been continuing to use their senses for signs of how we know it is fall.  Yesterday, the children discussed, wrote and illustrated how they see fall and today we shared what we hear in the fall.  We encouraged the children to go out for a walk after school with their families look for all the fall things they can see, hear, touch and smell.  They might even taste something being cooked in the kitchen that has to do with fall?

We continue to  learn about the legacy of our Canadian Hero Terry Fox.

The children have been sharing their Rooster is Off to See the World story with other grade 1 classmates from rooms 3 and 4.

Friendly reminders:

Terry Fox Run, Thursday, Sept. 26 at 1:15pm
Families are invited to join us for our school assembly and run which will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 26 at approximately 1:15 PM. Students can bring a Toonie for Terry to school to support the fundraising efforts. Our fundraising goal this year is $800. 

Book exchange in the Learning Commons is on Thursday.  Please bring library books back before or on that day. 

Orange Shirt Day is observed on September 30th, but because our grade six students are involved in other activities on that day, BWS will observe Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday, October 1st instead. More information about this day will be forthcoming.

Volunteer Opportunities
Bridlewood School relies on volunteers to help us with fields trips, special lunches and Scholastic Book Fairs, just to name a few examples. We are currently putting together a list of people who may be able to give us the gift of some of their time for these occasions. If you are interested in supporting our school in this way, please email us at Bridlewood@cbe.ab.ca. Please remember that all volunteers must have a current security clearance and have completed a yearly volunteer form. If you need to begin this process, please visit our school office during regular office hours.

Happy first day of fall!

Highlights of Our Learning:
-We started the day by talking about the season FALL and all of the changes that we notice at this time of the year. Then the children started to create their own Fall book titled "In The Fall". They printed these words on the cover and then completed page one by copying one group-generated idea about what we SEE in the fall. Ideas included, "In the fall I see leaves changing colour." "In the fall I see animals gather food." and "In the fall I see leaves falling down." Please ask your child what idea they printed and illustrated today.
-We worked a patterning activity in math. Students printed their name over and over on grid paper and by colouring each letter a different colour, we are starting to see some beautiful patterns emerge.
-In the afternoon we learned about a Terry Fox. Please have your child tell you what they learned about this Canadian hero.
-Students had music today, ask them what they did in class?
We learned a new sight word song today.  We are focusing on the words this week.  Please sing the song with your child.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIZjrcG9pW0

F.Y.I.
-Tomorrow is school picture day.
-Please return all Learning Commons books to school by Thursday.
-Thursday afternoon is our Terry Fox run/walk.-Orange Shirt Day is observed on September 30th, but because our grade six students are involved in other activities on that day, BWS will observe Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday, October 1st instead. More information about this day will be forthcoming.

• Today was our first day visiting the Learning Commons in grade 1.  We are bringing a book home tonight to read with our parents.  Our book exchange will be every Thursday.  Please make sure the books are back every week before our Thursday exchange.
• We read a story called "I like Myself."  Afterwards we illustrated what we lie about ourselves in our visual journals.
• We reviewed many of our letter sounds singing a song, "Jolly Songs Alphabet."  It's a great way to review the letter sounds.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K2rxtgQpd0
• Rooster Saves The World has inspired us to be amazing story tellers.   We  acted out the story today using snap cubes and the world.  
• In math, we used the Power of Ten cards to put them in order from 1-10.  Afterwards, we played "Face Off" with a partner.  It's a great game to play at home with family and friends.  You can use cards instead of Power of Ten cards.

Important Dates To Remember:

-Friday is a PD Day and there is no school for students.

-School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24th.

-Terry Fox walk/run is Thursday, September 26th.

-Healthy Hunger lunch is Thursday, September 26th, Boston Pizza.

Have a great weekend.  See you Monday!

Happy Tuesday!

We have been talking about using our voice when something is bothering us.  "Speak Up Wonder Pup,' is a story we have read to help us stand up for ourselves with confidence.  Students have been using the "Imessage" to communicate with each other when faced with a conflict in a calm and caring way.  These include:

1. Name

2. I don't like it when...

3. Stop

When faced with a problem students know to use eye contact, body language and voice volume.

We also have read the story "Rooster's Off To See The World."  The students have been making 10 and 12 using the animals in the story.  They have created a story map to illustrate their story and are working towards being the story teller and acting it out.

F.Y.I.

-Our Bridlewood Open House is this Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm. All families are invited to attend to see what your child has been working on during the first few weeks of school.

-Friday is a PD Day and there is no school for students.

-Scholastic Book orders are due on Thursday, September 19th.

-School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24th.

Have a great evening!

Happy Friday!

We have had a great start-up in Grade One. The children are becoming familiar with routines and expectations and we are all learning more about each other every school day. 

Some Highlights of Our Learning:
-Working in our Visual Journals to draw and label pictures to match the colours we have been exploring.
-Learning to read colour words, as well as some beginning sight words (see, me).
-Singing a multitude of colour songs, action songs and alphabet songs.
-Using colour cubes to create and name a variety of patterns (AB, AAB, ABC, ABB etc.)
-Going to music class with Mrs. Fatica.
-Going to the gym to learn the "Git Up" dance with Mrs. O.
-Working in our Friday Books. Thanks to the parents who took the time to respond to their child last week. Please look for Friday Books coming home again today.

Important Dates:
Thursday, September 19th - Open House from 4:30pm-6:00pm
Friday, September 20th - PD Day (NO SCHOOL for students)
Thursday, September 19th - Scholastic Book Orders are due

Have a great weekend!