We're getting right back into our routines and starting some new projects, including a science unit on energy. The scientists have already brainstormed and presented what they currently know about energy. I was amazed at what they already understand! Between the groups, they named all the sources of energy we are going to touch on and they were able to explain themselves very clearly using diagrams and some scientific terminology (e.g., "solar power"). Impressive! Ask your scientist what gives energy to cars, lights, the TV, plants and people.
We will be doing several group activities to investigate different sources of energy. Please let me know if you would like to help out with a science activity at any time. It's always helpful to have extra adults when we do experiments.
Please double check that your actor/actress has their script back at school. We will continue practising right away.
Also, our gym teachers have reminded us that we need indoor and outdoor gym shoes. Now that the snow is gone, students are expected to wear running shoes for outdoor gym (day 2). My understanding is that these should not be the shoes we are keeping clean indoors. If you have any questions about proper attire, please contact Mme Mary Ann Kowal. Your help with this is most appreciated.
Words of the Week
Almost all of these words contain the ‘e’ sound. Notice the difference between “je” and “jeu”. They sound
the same, but the latter means game.
With an ‘x’ on the end it would be plural (J’aime
jouer les jeux.).
The word “elle”
(=she) does not contain the sound ‘e’
even though it has the letter twice. I’m sure you know how to say it (think:
Isabelle). Since it’s a word we use all the time, I wanted to make sure
we included it in our practice at some point.
je peux, je veux, j’ai peur, les cheveux, genou,
mercredi, jeudi, jeu, cheval, *elle*
Bonus words: neuf, renard