TEACHERS: MRS. DICKSON, MRS. BRITTON, MRS. D'AMICO
RELIGION: GOD IS LOVE
The overall aim of the program is to deepen the experience of belonging to God by growing in friendship with the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who in the power of the Holy Spirit shows us the creative, forgiving, caring love of God, and by worshipping together as a Church Family.
FAMILY LIFE: FULLY ALIVE
Created and Loved by God
Living in the World
Female
Living in Relationships
Growing in Commitment
Created Sexual: Male and Female
LANGUAGE ARTS: TCDSB BALANCED LITERACY PROGRAM
| Word Study Block |
Word wall, making words, phonics, and spelling |
| Writing Block |
Journal writing, modeling, student writing |
| Guided/Shared Reading |
Large group/small group and individual with follow up activities; teacher directed lessons |
| Self-selected Reading |
Teacher read aloud and self selection by students |
MATHEMATICS: NELSON MATHEMATICS 1
| Data Management |
Graphing, sorting, classifications, probability |
| Number Sense |
Addition/Subtraction to 20
Place Value
Money |
| Patterning and Algebra |
Pattern rules, sorting rules |
| Geometry and Spatial Sense |
2D, 3D shapes
Symmetry |
| Measurement |
Time, sequencing, volume, mass, perimeter, area |
SOCIAL STUDIES
Canada and World Connections -- school, home, church, mapping skills
Heritage and Citizenship -- relationships, rules, responsibilities, community workers
SCIENCE
Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Materials, Objects, and Everyday Structures
Energy in Our Lives
Daily and Seasonal Cycles
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH
Fundamental Movement -- body and space awareness
Cooperative Games
Manipulation and Stability Skills
Healthy Living -- nutrition, personal hygiene, safety rules
THE ARTS
Expectations are organized into three strands that correspond to three major areas of studies in the Arts:
Music
Visual Arts
Drama and Dance.
EXPECTATIONS
All classroom work and homework is to be completed within specific time limits. Homework assignments are to be completed daily. Special projects that require more time will be assigned on occasion. Parents are requested to ensure that homework is completed and returned on time. Student agendas need to be initialed (by the parent) and returned daily.
ASSESSMENT
The following will be assessed on a regular basis throughout the entire year:
daily writing: oral responses (detail, clarity, complexity)
running records: quizzes
behavior: weekly spelling tests
completion of homework: oral presentations
student projects: student participation
anecdotal records
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Please provide your child with a note whenever there is a change in his or her after school method of transportation
Students should dress appropriately for gym (i.e. running shoes). Students should be wearing the school uniform at all times
Please take into account that our school is a NUT FREE ZONE when sending in lunches, snacks and any special birthday treats