Grade KM students did some baking in class recently, in preparation for their fall celebration dinner. Left photo, Xylen Bossert and right photo, Layla Gamble.
Kamryn Duquette
Mikael Feschuk
HPE Reporters
Principal’s message: Our school has done the Terry Fox Walk/Run. In September, we raised $347 for cancer research.
In November, we are going to be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart. We will be fundraising for The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
This month, students in Grade 4D have been representing, comparing and estimating bigger numerals in Mathematics. In L.A, they have started a new phonics schedule and smart learning. In Science, the fourth graders have learned about life systems. In Social Studies, they have been learning about Alberta’s history.
In Grade 3J, student completed a math challenge with 4K students using 99Math and Gimkit. 3J has also starting reading with their kindergarten buddies in KZ.
This month, Grade 5C is working with the University of Calgary on a program called Speech Dojo. They are learning strategies on how to become better public speakers.
Breaking news! The kindergarten students are using their senses by smelling and taste testing with their Grade 6S buddies. KM also made apple crisp and they had it as a part of their fall celebration dinner. Mary-Anne Payne volunteered her time to help with the cooking. The High Prairie Museum (curator Darlene Adams) donated aprons for kindergartens to wear while baking.
Grade KZ had a great time with Grade KM for a Fall Celebration Feast. They had turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and stuffing. The kindergarten students enjoyed the apple crisp they all made together. Kindergarten is very thankful to their parents for supplying the stuffing and some cookies for dessert. They are very thankful for Dana Jarvis, Mary-Anne Payne and Heather Cisaroski for their help in cooking and preparing the food for the fall celebration.
This month, Grade 6S had a great time with their Grade KM buddies in exploring the world of smells! In Math, students have been working extra hard on adding and subtracting integers. In Science, they are learning a lot about matter! In Social Studies, students are learning about the three levels of government!
Grade 1B has been settling in and learning about numbers and letters. They explored the season of autumn and drew fall trees. In October, they are going to read books about Halloween and do Halloween art projects.
In Music, kindergarten and Grade 1 students have been exploring their vocal ranges (solfa) through a number of seasonal songs and warm-ups with their beloved character Bobo.
Grade 3 students are ready to expand their understanding of rhythm and written notes through instruments like bucket drums and xylophones/Glockenspiels.
Grades 4-6 students can’t wait to share their written piece of Music with you, along with the instrument they built in their group. They are using Scratch, Makey Makey software, and a coding system to do so.
Grade 5 and Grade 5/6 have put a pause on their project so they can practice the Flanders Field song in a two-part harmonic. They sound just as magnificent as the previous year!
In kindergarten through Grade 2 PE, students have continued to partake in cooperative games as well as play Canada’s sport, lacrosse.
Also in Music, kindergarten and Grade 1 students are exploring their vocal ranges with seasonal songs and their favorite character, Bobo.
In PE, students from kindergarten to Grade 2 are enjoying cooperative games and playing Canada’s national sport, lacrosse.
In Grade 2CL, students have been writing daily in their journals. They love to share news about their family and friends. They are learning to self-check their work using the 4-point check system: appropriate spacing, proper use of capital letters and punctuation, and finally, rereading to make certain their writing makes sense. They know daily practice helps them improve. They can’t wait to share their work with their families.
In October, Grade 3R students have been focusing on identifying the main idea of stories and sharing their insights with classmates. The Wellness Clubs have introduced them to a variety of engaging and exciting activities they can’t wait to participate in. Students are eager for their next class! Miss Williams has been visiting students in Health to discuss their feelings and ways to maintain positive thoughts.