A reminder that after a five day weekend, grade 2 students have homework to complete that needs to be ready and brought to school on Tuesday, February 16. Below is a copy of the letter that was sent home on a bright yellow sheet of paper:
Dear Parents, In Social Studies we are examining different kinds of communities within Canada. Students will investigate life in three diverse communities. Currently, students are exploring the characteristics of an Inuit community. As part of our overarching question, “How are we all connected?” students are beginning to learn about the physical geography and the cultural characteristics (special symbols, landmarks, stories, traditions or monuments) of the Inuit community. To understand the communities past, students are participating in a See Think Wonder routine with Inuit artifacts and through this process they are beginning to understand and appreciate how the community has emerged over time, and how the various interactions among people have ensured the continued growth and vitality of their community. To extend the ‘See Think Wonder’ routine, students will have the opportunity to share a personal artifact or symbol with the class. An ARTIFACT is an object that… …is special to me. …helps me remember an important memory or connection. …tells a story about me. We hope that if students have the opportunity to tell the story behind their artifact or symbol, they in turn, will be able to gain a better appreciation for the story behind the Inuit artifacts. As part of your Family Day weekend, please support your child as they pick an artifact that fits the criteria and bring it or a picture of it to school on Tuesday, February 16th. Please teach them about the artifact and help them become comfortable sharing three things about the artifact in front of the class. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher! Thank you for your continued support, The Grade Two Team Comments are closed.
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