Digital Citizenship

As you all know, technology, specifically the internet is basically part of everything we do. Students use it for research, to play games, to chat with friends, watch videos and the list continues. The internet is an excellent resource, however like everything, it can have its issues. This past week, I had an opportunity to attend a digital citizenship workshop where other teachers in our district met to discuss protocols and ways to use the internet safely within our classrooms.

Telus has created an excellent program called Telus Wise which is broken down into three categories.
1. Adults
2. Elementary/Jr High school students
3. High School / University students.

Each program comes with videos, resources and contests which allow students to learn how to safely approach and use the internet.

For students ranging in ages from 7 -14, there is a program called "Telus Wise Footprint" which introduces students to the concept of their digital footprint, and ensuring that what we leave on the internet is something we are proud of.
Check it out: Telus WISE Footprint ~ there is an exciting comic strip contest that will be starting in August which gives students an opportunity to earn money for both themselves and their school.

Week of May 2-6

Week at a glance 

EDUCATION WEEK

Monday, May 2

~ Welcome back Mrs. Barker to the Grade 3 team 

~ New spelling words (focusing on the -ing suffix)

~ Kick off for the Dance-a-thon Assembly at 12:30

Tuesday, May 3

~ Feel the Beat field trip to Southminster Church (DRIVERS NEEDED), leaving at 9, returning at 11. 

~ Mystery Reader switch @ 1:30 

Wednesday, May 4

~ Swimming at Nicholas Sheran from 1-2pm (DRIVERS NEEDED) 

~ Hats on for Mental Health: Wear a Hat!!!!

Thursday, May 5

~ Mrs. Fahey will be away

Friday, May 6

~ Spelling Test

~ Reach and Teach Day!! Students will have an opportunity to teach their classmates an activity of their choice! 

Spelling Words - Week of May 2-6

Week of May 2-6 ~ This week we are focusing on the -ing suffix 

Group 1 - adding -ing to root words
Group 2 - words ending with a silent e, drop the e, to add - ing
Group 3 - words with a short vowel sound, therefore we double the consonant then add -ing

Group 1       Group 2        Group 3 
going           hiding            clapping
saying         making           swimming
looking       caring             planning
playing        liking              chatting
helping        writing            sitting

Challenge Words: 

Upcoming Events

Here is a quick look at the schedule for the next few weeks:

April 25-29

Monday, April 25
~ new spelling words

Tuesday, April 26
~ Mineral Research Project

Wednesday, April 27
~ Math Fraction Fruit Kabobs

Thursday, April 28
~ Mrs. Fahey will be absent in the PM to attend a PD

Friday, April 29
~ Spelling test

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May 2-6

Monday, May 2
~ Mrs. Barker returns from her Maternity Leave
~ New spelling words

Tuesday, May 3
~ Field trip to Southminster Church for "Compose Yourself" 
     Leaving at 9:15 returning at 11:00

Wednesday, May 4
~ Swimming at Nicholas Sheran from 1-2 (DRIVERS NEEDED!)

Thursday, May 5

Friday, May 6
~ Spelling Test

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May 10 - Travelling to the Yates for a Ukrainian Dance - DRIVERS NEEDED!!! 
     Leaving MMH at 11:40 and returning at 2:45.

Spelling Week of April 25-29

This week we are working on the -tion pattern.

Group 1              Group 2             Group 3
action                 fiction                 addition
motion                station                emotion
option                fraction               location
lotion                 edition                question
nation                vacation              attention

Cancer Awareness Week

For the last two weeks, students at Mike Mountain Horse have been raising money for Cancer Awareness. The money we raised was donated to cancer research. As an added incentive Mrs. Wick (preschool) was going to shave her head if we raised over $3000. Well guess what?! We raised over $3300!!!!!!

Here are a few photos of Mrs. Wick and Mr. Degrechie

Also, a very brave grade 3 student, Marisol from Ms. Rapson / Mrs. Barker's class also decided to shave her head and raise money for cancer research. We are so proud of you Marisol! Thank you for supporting Cancer Research.

Head Shaving at Mike Mountain Horse

Feel the Beat

                                                                    

Parents,

The University Of Lethbridge Conservatory Of Music will be sponsoring the performance of ‘Compose Yourself’ for our grade 2, 3 and 4 students on Tuesday, May 3^rd from 9:15 – 11:15.  ‘Compose Yourself’ is a funny, witty and educational introduction to the Classical Orchestra directed by Glenn Klassen and performed by some of the best musicians in Lethbridge.  It promises to be a memorable musical experience for our young audience; very informative and entertaining.

In preparation for this very exciting production, MMH students will be participating in a number of learning activities introducing them to the names and sounds of the orchestra instruments. 

On May 3^rd our schedule will be as follows:

 9:15     Carpools leave MMH

 9:30    Arrival at Southminster Church (1011 – 4^th Ave South)

10:00    Compose Yourself performance

11:00    Return to MMH

Parents are needed to help drive and supervise students for this field-trip.  If you can help out with this worthwhile trip, please contact Mrs. Fahey!