March 30-April 2, 2026

 Learning Intentions:

• I can tell you that a noun is a person, place or thing
• I can tell you that a verb is an action word
• I can tell you that an adjective is a word that describes a noun
• I can use nouns, verbs and adjectives in my written work

This week, the students learned about nouns, verbs and adjectives. Through various videos, discussions and independent tasks, the student learned about these different parts of speech. The students participated in word hunts for different verbs, illustrations to demonstrate different types of nouns and made a diagram in their visual journal. In Journals this week, they also had a challenge to include three key words (noun, verb and adjective) in their writing. The words of the week were: friend, played and sunny. The students enjoyed creating unique and creative sentences to include these words in their weekend writing. 

Learning Intentions:

• I can tell you about my heritage
• I can tell you about my culture
• I can tell you about my name
• I can tell you about celebrations, places and foods that are special to my family
• I can tell you about different cultures and use the word diversity

This week, the students started a new unit called Our Shared Stories. Students brought home a paper at the beginning of the week to learn more about their names and their culture. This was due on Thursday and the students will be using this for a final project at the end of this unit. On Monday, the story On Tuesday, the students participated in a virtual presentation from the Calgary Public Library. The presentation was from a series called, "Caretakers of the Land" and focused on Indigenous Languages Day. The students listened to a story and learned how to say different animals names in Indigenous languages. They looked at Indigenous knowledge and values and how everything is connected to one other in the world. They ended the week by learning more about different languages in our world. 

Supporting Your Child at Home:

• Reading: When reading with your child, ask them to identify the noun, verb or adjective in a sentence. 
• Math: Your child brought home a basic facts practice sheet. Please have your child continue to practice their facts at home to build quicker recall. 
• Social: Please ensure your child has returned their "All About Me" homework as we will need it for an upcoming project.