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If you have not already done so, may you please send your email address to ggustafson@rdpsd.ab.ca DONATIONS ACCEPTED
 * Our class is in need of Kleenex tissue for the year.
 * I endeavour to hand out a healthy snack on Fridays in accordance with our district nutritional policy. Since I don’t bake a lot, my snacks are limited in both creativity and nutrition. If you are so inclined, we would welcome healthy snack on Fridays. Please drop me a note through the agenda, email, or wiki.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 * Students need OUTDOOR RUNNING SHOES as we are slowly moving outside again. We will be playing baseball related games, soccer, and tennis.
 * On inside (bad weather days) we will do our dance unit.

S CIENCE
 * Students will experience how simple machines change the effort needed to do work.
 * Students will gain an understanding of plant needs, structures, and the growth cycle.

LANGUAGE
 * We are starting the book called __Ticket to Curlew__ this an interdisciplinary study of Alberta's settlers.
 * We will begin our research and expository writing for owls of Alberta.
 * We are doing reading activities using the resources called, "Moving Up"; it includes guided reading and reading strategies.
 * Students will complete a project with their read-at-home books and we will write a book report at school.
 * We are writing a story which students will use to edit and improve with writing techniques we practice during the year.
 * If you are using raz-kids for reading comprehension, your sign in will be changing, check with your teacher.
 * Students are doing daily language review editing which involves proofreading and editing symbols.

SPELLING
 * The new list is for March through June.
 * Check out spellingcity.com for weekly lists.
 * Remember to practice the sentence.

SOCIAL.
 * We are studying the origins and settlement of people in Alberta.
 * Students will gain an understanding of the changes Alberta has experienced throughout its history.

MATH
 * Math 1: Understanding Whole Number Operations
 * Math 2: Measuring Area