Friday, Nov. 27

Highlights:

• Today in Health we learned about Bubble Gum Brain and Brick Brain. Ask me what the difference between the two of them are.
• In Literacy, we worked on our writing skills. We used a checklist to check our writing.
• For Math, we did esti-mysteries. Ask me what they were. We also learned a new Math subtraction game.

Reminders:

• Today is the last day to purchase from our virtual Scholastic Book Fair.
• NLS T-Shirt and Hoodie order forms must be filled out by Monday evening, if families wish to purchase. 

Thursday, Nov. 26

Highlights:

• Today we learned the sound for 'wh'. Ask me what kinds of words have this sound.
• In Social Studies we learned about mapping. I can tell you what N, E, S, W on a compass means. 
• In Math, we created our own Splat! activity. Ask me to tell you what Splat! is.
• For Literacy, we talked about opinion writing. We talked about our favourite food and did our writing using OREO. Ask me what OREO means and how it connects to our opinion!

Reminders:

• Tomorrow is Dress Alike Day if students wish to participate

Order Your NLS T-Shirts and Hoodies Now!

Hello families!

We are super excited to announce that our online NLS Spirit T-Shirt and Hoodie order form is now open and will arrive prior to the Winter Break!  We are offering sized from Youth to Adult to outfit the whole family!  $15 for T-Shirts and $25 for Hoodies (regardless of the size ordered).

Please see the attached document for all the important information you need to order. 

NLS T-Shirt and Hoodie Order Info.docx 

Once ready, you can place your order through our online form by going to: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hxMW71old0evNoC4_OTuc7XbV0KfGAFFpCVa1VnmFx1UODFFREpZMERJRkE1S1FPNjkxT1RPRFhFNy4u.  (If the link doesn't work directly, please copy and paste it into your browser.)

All orders are due by this coming Monday at 9:00 pm.  

Thanks!

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Highlights:

• Today in Science, we talked about what herbivores, omnivores and carnivores. Ask me which one is the plant eater and which one the meat eater. 
• We did a winter wonderland art. We painted and learned how to make a colour lighter. See some of our picture below!
• In P.E. we played a number game, shark, and wax museum.  Ask me how to play one of the games. 
• In Literacy, we read a story called Owl Moon. We practiced our visualizing. 

Reminders:

• On Friday, it will be Look Alike Day. Students are welcome to dress alike as someone if they choose!

Tuesday, Nov. 24

Highlights:

• In Math, we continued practicing the Making 10 strategy. We played a game to practice our addition facts that make 10. I can teach you the game and also show you a fun magic trick with a deck of cards!
• Today, we reviewed what nouns are. We completed our noun towns!
• In Lively Letters, we learned the 'h' and 'w' sound.
• For Social Studies, we learned why people chose to live in the different communities. Ask me one of the reasons people lived in Meteghan. 

Reminders:

We have been reviewing mask use with students and families this week to ensure everyone is following protocols to the best of their abilities.  

While at school, students are expected to:

- wear their masks at all times when in the hallways, at the office, in the bathrooms and at the fountains

- wear their masks in the classrooms when working within six feet of anyone else, when working at a table with a partner, or when receiving instruction on the floor

- ensure they are not facing anyone, talking with anyone, or walking around when they are taking mask breaks within the classroom.  (ALL classroom teachers provide mask breaks to students throughout the day.)

- wear their masks when socializing on the playground, but keep them around their arm or in their pocket if they are exerting themselves during physical activity outside

- respect the adults that are speaking to them about putting their masks on and following the guidelines.  (In the event that a student repeatedly and intentionally fails to follow guidelines, the school may respond with CBE's Progressive discipline regulations.)

- keep an extra LABELLED mask or two in their backpacks in case they lose them or in case they get dirty

- allow adults to determine who should be wearing masks and understand that for medical reasons, some students have mask exemptions

Please see the Non-Medical Face Mask Guidelines for additional details.  [/calgary/emailattachment.php?id=145870&caid=191450&name=Non-Medical-Face-Mask-Guidelines.pdf]Non-Medical-Face-Mask-Guidelines.pdf   

Thank you for your help with this as we strive to ensure the safety of our entire school community.

Message from the library:

Hello Northern Lights families

• This message is to let everyone know this is the last week for our virtual book fair. Don’t forget Wednesday’s between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm is free shipping for orders less than $35.00. Feel free to share the link below with  friends and family, anyone can buy books to help support our learning commons.

   

  Northern Lights

  Here is the link:  https://bookfairs-canada.myshopify.com/pages/5148980

   

Monday, Nov. 23

Highlights:

• Today in Literacy we learned about nouns. Ask me what a noun is and an example.
• In Art, we have started a noun town. Ask me what my noun town looks like.
• For Math, we learned about making 10. I can tell you one way that we can add numbers and make 10.
• In Science, we learned about food chains and how animals get their energy.

Reminders:

• On Friday we will have Dress Alike Day. Students are welcome to dress alike as someone else if they wish!

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Highlights:

• In Science, we learned about two animal habitats which were hives and nests. Ask me what needs are met by these two habitats.
• Today in Literacy we did a writing activity where we wrote about what pet we would choose if we could have any in the world!
• In Math we talked ordinal numbers. I can tell you an example of ordinal numbers.
• Ask me what we played in P.E. and how I moved my body.

Reminders:

• There is no school tomorrow and Friday. 
• Please see the note below about conferences tomorrow:

Have you booked your Parent/Teacher Conference for Tomorrow? Hello families, If you have not booked your 15-minute Parent/Teacher Conference through your Parent PowerSchool Account for either tomorrow morning or tomorrow evening, we ask that you do so as soon as possible.  We would like the opportunity to meet with 100% of our families.   Meetings will be virtually through Microsoft Teams.  Once you book a time, the system will send you a Microsoft Teams link for you to join your meeting at your selected time. Please see the attached document for details about joining an online meeting. School-Conferences-Parent-Guide-Joining-Online.pdf  If you do not yet have an account, we ask that you create one by following the directions to create one.  MyCBE-PowerSchool-Creating-a-Parent-Account.pdf  Thanks so much!

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Highlights:

• Today in Math we worked on explaining our different patterns in our Pattern Cities.
• In Literacy, we talked about what an opinion is. We read a story called Duck Rabbit! Ask me what it was about.
• For Social Studies, we ranked the different communities and looked at the features that make them unique. Ask me what community I ranked as number one! 

Reminders:

• Parent Teacher Conferences are on Thursday. If you have not signed up for a time slot, please do so through your PowerSchool account.
• There is no school on Thursday or Friday. 

Monday, Nov. 16

Highlights:

• Today in Lively Letters, we learned the 'ch' and 'j' sounds. Ask me two words that begin or end in those sounds.
• We used the computers today and used a new website called Dance Mat Typing. The link to the this website is on our Google Classroom.
• In Literacy, we did a visualizing activity using a pirate story. 
• In Science, we talked about habitats. Ask me what one of the basic needs are that are important for animals.

Reminders:

• Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday morning and evening. Please make sure that you have signed up for a conference time. They will be video conferences through Microsoft Teams. If you are having difficulty signing up, please email Ms. Elago at joelago@cbe.ab.ca
• There is no school on Thursday and Friday.

SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 19 PIZZA NIGHT WITH PAPA JOHN'S

Pizza Night with Papa John’s & Northern Lights School

On November 19, the team members of the Panorama Papa John’s Pizza location and Northern Lights School will team up to raise money for the school.

When you order from Papa John’s Pizza on Thursday, November 19, not only will you be feeding your family, you will also be helping raise money!

You will receive 25% off any regular menu priced online order using promo code NLS25 (at the start of your order).

AND Papa John’s Pizza will then donate 10% of the net orders placed on this date by the families and friends of Northern Lights School back to the school.

It’s a rewarding feeling for Papa John’s Pizza to give back to our community, and an inspiration to see parents, students and teachers coming together to help.

Papa John’s Pizza Night is a fun and delicious way to raise money and a great alternative to cooking … put us on your menu for November 19!

We look forward to a successful fundraising event; all we need is your support so let’s make this Pizza Night with Papa John’s one that pays back!

ONLINE ONLY: 25% off any regular menu priced order

 Use Promo Code: NLS25

Valid at Panorama Papa John’s location only. Order online at papajohns.ca

Friday, Nov. 13

Highlights:

• Today in Language Arts, we read a story called "Finding the Green Stone". Ask me what the story was about. We also got our own green stones. I can tell you what it means.
• It was World Kindness Day today. Ask me what we kindness is and what our class did to spread kindness. 
• In Health, we talked about things we can control and things we can't. I can tell you examples for both.
• In Math, we continued working on our Pattern City projects.

Reminders:

• Pictures retakes will be on Monday, Nov. 16. Students who wish to have a retake should have their original proof or a note stating they want a retake.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be next week on Thursday during the day and in the evening. They will be online through Microsoft Teams. Information will be sent out through the office on how to book a time slot. 
• Our virtual book fair begins on Monday. See the poster below for details about a Family Night that offers free shipping.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Highlights:

• We did the 'sh' and 'zh' in Lively Letters. Ask me some words that have those sounds.
• In Science, we compared and contrasted bees and ants. Ask me one way that they are similar.
• Today in Math we started a patterns project called Pattern City.

Reminders:

• School photo orders are due tomorrow. Students who wish to have a retake on the 16th should have their original proof or a note stating they want a retake.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

 Highlights:

• Today we painted poppy fields. We also had our Remembrance Day assembly
• In P.E. we played musical hoops.
• In Social Studies, we created our pop up person for our dioramas.
• For Language Arts we read a book called What Does Peace Feel Like? We did a writing activity where we used our senses to describe peace. 

Reminders:

• There is no school tomorrow. 

Monday, Nov. 9

Highlights:

• In Lively Letters we did two new sounds for 's' and 'z'. Ask me what the action and sounds are.
• Today in Math we learned about expanded form. Ask me what 59 is in expanded form. 
• In Literacy, we learned about the poppy and what it means. We also created poppies for our school display.
• In Science, we have started to learn about insect habitats. We compared things we need in our homes to be comfortable and things insects might need.

Reminders:

• Remembrance Day is on Wednesday. There is no school this day. 

Friday, Nov. 6

Highlight:

• Today in Art, in our visual journals we did an I Am painting. We thought of positive words that describe us and used watercolours to paint our poems.

• In Math we played 100's chart battleship. Ask me how to play!

• We had P.E. and played some tag games!

Reminders:

• On Nov. 11 there is no school.

Thursday, Nov. 5

Highlights:

• Today we played Rainbow Tag in P.E. and also different movements around the gym like galloping, skipping, and running.
• We had a special visit from Mr. Scout. He told us a story about the buffalo and the Blackfoot people. Ask me what the story was about and what the buffalo means.
• In Social Studies we built the backgrounds for our community dioramas. 
• In Literacy, many of us finished our Mo Willems books. We did a visualization activity where we listened to different music and wrote and drew what is made us think of and how we felt. 

Reminders:

• Picture Day orders are due by Nov. 13.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Highlights:

• Today for Lively Letters we learned a new sounds called The Toddler. Ask me what sound it makes!
• We practiced logging onto the Chromebooks again. We also learned how to login to Raz Kids. Students are welcome to use Raz Kids at home! 
• In Science we did a venn diagram comparing spiders and insects.
• For Math, we practiced solving number line problems using bear counters.
• Today, many students finished their good copies of their Mo Willems book. Ask me what my story is about! 

Reminders:

• Please see the letter below for details about our upcoming virtual book fair!

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Highlights:

• Today in Math we continued practicing how to order numbers. We played a dice game where we had to put the numbers before and after. 

• We started on our good copies of our books that are inspired by Mo Willems and the Piggy and Elephant books.
• We practiced how to sign onto or brand new chromebooks. We practiced how to get onto our Google Classroom. 
• In P.E. we did relay races and played rainbow tag.

Reminders:

• Student login information for Raz Kids was emailed out to families this afternoon. Please check your emails and let Ms. Elago know if you have any questions!

Monday, Nov. 2

Highlights:

• Today in P.E. we played a game called Fire and Ice. Ask me how to play this game.
• In Social Studies, we have started a diorama project for one of the communities.
• For Math, we did a scavenger hunt around our class to find the missing numbers on number lines.
• In Language Arts we wrote about our weekends and practiced checking our writing for capitals and periods. 

Reminders:

• Envelopes for school photos were sent home today. Orders are due Nov. 13.