December 4th


This week in science we explored what opaque, translucent, and transparent mean.  The grade 4s searched for items around the classroom that would allow all light through, some light, and no light at all.  Next week they will explore how light is absorbed and reflected.  We also looked at what happens when we mix different coloured light using glow sticks.



In social studies we continued to learn about the Blackfoot community and how they lived on this land many years ago.  We have also started to learn about how oral history is passed down, and why stories are told.  This week we will continue to learn about what function these stories served, and look at the connection that the Blackfoot people have to the land.

The letters to the seniors at the senior centre have been completed and are currently being quarantined before being delivered.  The students are also learning how to develop similes and metaphors for their descriptive writing.  They have been using two steps to help them create strong connections between different things.

Step 1: Simply describe what the object is that you are describing in detail.  

Step 2: What else is has similarities to it, either in appearance or function.


In math we are exploring multiples in order to make the transition to division very easy.  We will also be working some more with fractions in the coming week in order to successfully participate in a holiday themed math/baking challenge that the students will bring home for winter break.


Speaking of winter, there is currently a the 12 Spirit Days of Christmas at KTS posted to the Google Classroom. Each day there is a different theme and activity for the morning.


Thank you to everyone for taking the time to help the students with their family tree for French class! They are coming together nicely!


Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Waters



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