Entomologists, Bar Graphs, and More!

Meet Our Class Cat

The Grade 2 students have been honing their computational and problem solving skills by creating this interactive cat with coding.

Below is a snap shot of the cat, but try it out for yourself here: Classroom Cat

Inquiry

For our study of the A Community in the Past, students asked the question: What was Calgary before it was Calgary and what was it called? So we started to explore the people who were here before Calgary, The Blackfoot. We investigated maps and Tipis, listened to oral stories, and used early photographs to explore some aspects of Blackfoot culture. 

Traditional Blackfoot Territory

How the People Hunted the Moose

Photographs of Blackfoot Camp

Building a Tipi on the Great Plains

Dr. Ken Fry, Entomologist

This week we had entomologist and Instructor Ken Fry come to our school as a guest speaker to show our students some of his collections of insects and tells us about insects in the prairies.

 
 

Math

This week in Math. We have been taking polls, recording data, and then using that data to create and analyze bar graphs. We have pooled our students on their favourite Pokemon, Sports, Video Games, and Subjects. 

 

James and the Giant Peach

We are nearing the end of our novel study of James and the Giant Peach. We are on chapter 30 and have nine chapters to go. James and his giant insect crew just crashed through a rainbow. You can listen to the audiobook at the link below. 

James and the Giant Peach Audiobook Chapters 27 - 34

Field Trips

Dear Families,

We are excited to offer the Grade 2 children at Royal Oak School the opportunity to experience the live theatre presentation of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” put on by the Alberta Theatre Projects, located in the Martha Cohen Theatre (Arts Common 215 - 8th Ave SE).

If you know in advance that your children will not be attending this program, please let us know by October 31st.

Teachers will be coordinating volunteers for this field trip.  If you have an approved security clearance please email your child’s teacher to let them know you would like to volunteer all day on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

We are looking forward to this fantastic opportunity with your children.  If you have any questions please contact us at the email addresses listed below.

Sincerely,

The Grade Two Team

imlagrana@cbe.ab.ca

chacraig@cbe.ab.ca

hmreynolds@cbe.ab.ca

wjsandberg@cbe.ab.ca

slshillingtonvogan@cbe.ab.ca

A notice went home regarding the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Insect Visit. Please be advised that our dates have changed for this event.

Mr. Sandberg and Ms. Craig are now going Monday, October 21^st at 10:00am – 11:30am

Ms. Lagrana and Ms. Reynolds are now going on Tuesday, October 22^nd at 10:00am – 11:30am

Ms. Vogan’s time remains the same, Wednesday, October 23^rd at 10:00am – 11:30am

If you have your police clearance, please email your child’s teacher if you are interested in volunteering for this event.

This experience includes a guide walk to our natural wetlands area in Royal Oak. We will be going rain/shine/snow/sleet.  Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for this guided walk (boots, pants, rain pants, gloves, hat). J

Finally, we would like to remind you that our Artist in Residence, Sharon Fortowski, will begin working with our students next week creating insect inspired art.

Halloween 2019

Royal Oak is excited to invite students to wear their Halloween costumes on October 31^st. Please have students come dressed in their costume in the morning (PM Kindergarten & EDC, please come ready in the afternoon!). 

Please have your child practice getting in and out of their costume so they can independently dress for washroom breaks.  We ask that costumes do not include: masks, weapons, accessories, or blood/gore. 

Regular learning activities will continue throughout the day. Students will get the opportunity to share their costumes with each other by participating in a parade in the halls at 9:30 am. This year, parents are invited to watch the parade in the gym. Please arrive a few minutes early to find a seat. PM Kindergarten students are also invited to watch the parade in the morning, and will have their own parade in their classrooms in the afternoon. In keeping with learning about healthy eating, please do not send any special treats or snacks to share.

 We look forward to seeing all of your costumes!