Weekly Update: March 10th - 14th

Happy Friday!

Here is one of the activities the Grade 4's have been working on this week in Science: learning about Earth's different systems, including the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere!

Learning Intentions:

• Understanding that Earth's systems interact with one another, resulting in environments that sustain life.
• Making connections between human activity and Earth's systems.
• Analyzing the interconnectedness of Earth's systems.

This week the Grade 4's started their unit focused on Earth's Systems. Students went outside and made different observations about our environment using their five senses. They also learned about the different systems on Earth, such as the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. Ask your child what each sphere is composed of! Throughout this unit students will continue to investigate how different systems are interconnected and how Earth sustains life!

Here is one of the activities we have been working on this week with the Grade 3's in Social Studies: Mapping Ukraine

Learning Intentions:

• What are the traditions, celebrations, stories and practice in the communities that connect the people to the past and to each other?
• Where on a globe and/or map, are the communities in relation to Canada?
• Use cardinal directions to locate place on maps

This week the Grade 3's were introduced to the country Ukraine.  We looked at a world map to identify where it in the world and in relation to Canada and Peru (our previously studied country). Students then worked on labelling nearby countries on a map of Europe and colouring the map nicely.  They then learned about the different landforms in Ukraine and labelled these on a map of the country. Students also read and answered questions about some introductory concepts of the country such as the flag, coat of arms, its national dish and sport. 

Reminders:

- Please book a time for online conferences on PowerSchool.

- Our FitSet Ninja residency begins on Monday and will continue until the end of next week! Please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately and comfortably to jump, climb and roll.  No loose jewelry or baggy clothing, and hair should be tied back. 

- Education Assurance Survey- This information is used to get a pulse of the community and to better understand how staff, students, and families are feeling about the school in general. All families of children in grade 4,5,6 at TRS will have received an email with a link to the survey, and their random access code to initiate the survey. The survey can be accessed at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-education-assurance-survey#jumplinks-2

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Ms. Mostaghel 😁