Weekly Update

Happy last Friday!

This week students split up into two groups for Health.

Here is what the Grade 3's did:

Learning Intentions:

• Food provides energy and nourishment to the brain and body.
• The most effective way to hydrate the body is by drinking water.
• Some foods and drinks can provide hydration to the body.
• Optimal brain and body functions are influenced by foods and hydration.
• Explore the effects of food and hydration on the brain and body.
• The characteristics of food can be affected by cooking, storing, preparing, freezing, drying.

The Grade 3’s focused on nutrition this week in Health. We reviewed the Canada Health Food Guide and came up with examples of each type of food group. Students made a survey asking their peers what their favourite type of fruit, vegetable, protein, or grain products are. We also researched information about why water is so important for us and students made a visual journal page showcasing the information that they had learned. 

Here is what the Grade 4's did:

Learning Intentions:

• Recognize that puberty marks the beginning of a new life stage as individuals move toward becoming mature adults.
• Describe changes that happen during puberty.
• Explore how transitions into puberty are acknowledged in different cultures.
• Identify credible sources in the community to support individuals through the changes that occur during puberty.

The Grade 4’s learned about puberty this week.  We talked about the different changes they are about to go through physically, socially and emotionally.  Students got to ask questions through an anonymous question box.  One of their assignments this week was to find a safe adult to talk to about puberty and maybe ask any questions they might have.  If they come to you with questions this week, that is why. 

Reminders:

• Please see Ms. Harbourne's email about upcoming Spirit Days.
• Students will be bringing home lots of work next week. It would be helpful if they had a bag to help carry things home each day. 
• Sports Day is on Wednesday afternoon. Please make sure students are dressed for the weather, have a water bottle and an extra snack.