Mathematics is the science and language of patterns. Thinking about sorting and patterns helps children make sense of mathematics and young children are naturally interested in them. They enjoy patterns in rhymes, chants, songs, poems, and stories, and they experiment with creating patterns using play materials. They examine patterns in wallpaper, fabric, and geometric designs, and recognize patterns in their lives (e.g., the sequence of daily routines) and in nature (e.g., the cycle of the seasons). When students enter school, they continue to explore patterns in mathematics and in other subject areas. Developing an understanding of patterns and relationships is central to learning mathematics. In the primary grades, students identify, extend, and create a variety of patterns, using objects, actions, sounds, pictures, letters, and numbers. Through experiences in exploring and discussing patterns, young students begin to make conjectures and generalizations about mathematical relationships. Team Awesome has been using a variety of materials while exploring sorting and patterning activities and having a great time doing it.
We have been counting down the sleeps until we go skating (Weds Jan. 24 & 31, Feb. 7) and most of the kids are excited but some are a bit anxious because they don't know how to skate. We will discuss all the things we can't do when we start kindergarten and how well we do them now because of all the practicing we have done and how its the same with skating. We will remind the kids to bring their helmets and skates, snowpants and mittens (but not hockey sticks) and that there might still be a few pairs of skates available if they don't have any. Unfortunately the school does not have extra helmets and the children must bring their own- they will not be permitted to skate without a helmet. We will have the kids put their skates into their backpacks to travel on the bus because they must be in a bag. We should be at the McArthur Park arena about 10ish (9ish) if you are coming to join us (yay!). We will be assigned a changing room where we will put on our skates and leave our things. Our ice time starts at 10:15 (Jan 24) and 9:00 (Jan. 31 & Feb. 7). The children will be encouraged to stay on the ice as long as possible as there is nothing for them to do once they are finished. They may sit on the bench and wait for us (11:15ish/ 10:00ish) but they may not run around or go on the bleachers. I will not be on skates as it is difficult to help the children with them on (and I am not a confident skater) but Mrs. Farber will be skating. Please, if you are a skater, by all means bring your skates and helmet. Looking forward to seeing you at the arena!
The District Administrative Procedure for Field Trips (AP 260) was updated. As a result, all volunteers and chaperones who attend field trips are required to complete a criminal record check. If you will be volunteering to supervise and/or drive for field trips please refer to the BEST Website for complete information or the link below and complete the process. Criminal record checks are to be updated every three years. Our access code is UM7TJRR778. Search results are sent directly to our school. Please ensure that you complete this process promptly. https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
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