We are working on the Canada Learning Code - Design your own Emoji challenge with scratch.
Here are some helpful links:
We used the downloaded version on the school computers; however, there is an online version and those of us who returned our permission forms will be given scratch accounts. Scratch online
tweetmoji download
September at Moody Elementary started with our schoolwide read of the book, We Move Together, created by the author-illustrator team of Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, and Eduardo Trejos. You can learn more about the team here. We learned that it is everyone's responsibility to make sure that everybody is included. This means we need to pay attention to accessibility so that we can all move together with no one left behind. Inspired by the book, many of us created interesting visual art with textures so that our art could be enjoyed even if a person is blind or has limited sight. This helped us to think about how our art feels to the audience looking at it as well as to those touching it.
On September 12, we became a class and we have been working on creating a Class Charter so that we can learn together in a way that works for all of us. We decided that at school, we want to feel: safe, respected, creative, calm, independent, comfortable and joyful. In order for all of us to be able to experience these feelings, we have some responsibilities too.
To help us find a way when things aren't working, we "watched" the wordless book, "I Forgive Alex.' We are working to create text to describe this story.
This month, we also learned about Terry Fox, attended our school's Terry Fox assembly, designed our own Terry Fox sneaker, and participated in our school run on September 16. We were very thankful for the beautiful weather for our run.
We are looking forward to our Open House, PAC BBQ, Truth and Reconciliation Week and our Orange Shirt Day Assembly as some of the final highlights for September 2022.
For
those who celebrate, L'shanah tovah (say “le- sha-NAH
to-VAH”). If you want to know what that means and other fun facts
about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur click here.
Well, this school year is almost finished. There are a few exciting events happening so make sure to check student planners. Students were provided with an online course to review word and number skills for grades 4-6. The course is called Summer Slugger and students can access it with their Everfi account here: SUMMER SLUGGER LOGIN. From cookie archaeology to hatching ducklings, students have participated in a variety of fun activities this year. On Friday, we will officially celebrate the Grade 5s as they get ready to move on to Middle School adventures in the 2022-2023 school year. Have a safe and enjoyable summer break! Grade 4s, we look forward to welcoming you back next year!
Hello Everyone!
Today we had a Teddy Bear Tea Party to recognize Bear Witness Day and learn about Jordan's Principle.
If you would like more information about Bear Witness Day, please visit the First Nations Caring Society Bear Witness Day Website
Another view is to look at the webpage of The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
We are very thankful for all of the resources provided by the First Nations Caring Society to help us learn how to participate in acts of reconciliation.
Here's a link to a pdf for how to "Put our Paws to Work" - Spirit Bear - Bear Witness Day
Diversity Week at Moody Elementary
Hopefully students have been sharing information about the many Diversity Week activities we have been doing at our school. In anticipation of diversity week, we watched 3 Crows Theatre Production of Indigenous Storytelling in the gym where we learned about stories and place names of the lands and waters of the Coast Salish People.
On Tuesday, we were fortunate to have a virtual author visit from Danny Ramadan who read his book, Salma the Syrian Chef.
We also went on a Virtual Fieldtrip to the Museum of Anthropology and looked at : Shadows, Strings and Other Things We were fortunate to also have the museum's toolkit so we could actually try out some of the puppet and learn about some of the stories throughout the world.
Welcome Back from Spring Break!
On Monday, March 28, 2022, students were given a "Take-Home Challenge" to complete as part of the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge.
Here are some resources we looked at in class:
One School's Plan for "Going Green"
Want a Creativity Challenge? Try this extension activity: Trash to Treasure Challenge
We have almost completed our novel study of the City of Ember. In March and April, our Science lessons will focus on studying Energy. As part of this learning, we will participate in some the challenges that are part of the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge.
For more information, Click this Link for the CEDC
February and Forever
During the month of February, our class will investigate the contributions of Black Canadians to Canadian society. Many students are unaware of the significant struggles and successes of Black Canadians through the centuries. Hopefully students and families will learn something new.
