Room 4's Blog

We had such an amazing and busy week in Grade 4! On Tuesday , we started our day with a delicious pancake breakfast . Everyone got to enjoy warm pancakes with syrup. It was the perfect way to get ready for our Western/Sports Day . Lots of us dressed up in cowboy hats, plaid shirts, and sports jerseys. We spent the day playing all kinds of fun games and activities outside, like relay races and ball games. After all that running around, we cooled off with tasty freezies. It was great to see everyone laughing, cheering each other on, and having fun in the sun. Later in the week, we also celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day , which is on June 21st . To help us learn and celebrate, we had a special performance by Jay Genaille , who is an amazing hoop dancer . Jay is Cree, Salteaux, and Anishnaabe. He was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta , and his family roots come from Misipawistik Cree Nation, Lake St. Martin First Nation, and Cowessess First Nations . Jay showed us his beautif...

 This week in our Grade 4 classroom was packed with energy, creativity, and heart! We kicked things off with our lacrosse residency , and what an exciting experience it’s been! Each day, students have been learning new skills like cradling, passing, shooting, and teamwork strategies that are essential to the game. Their confidence has really grown as they tested their abilities and cheered each other on. Whether it was mastering a tricky move or scoring a goal, every student had their own proud moment on the gym floor.  Outside of the gym, we’ve been putting just as much heart into a very special project: Father’s Day comic strips ! This art and writing activity gave students the chance to reflect on what makes their dad a hero in their eyes. Each comic tells a unique and meaningful story. I was so touched by the thoughtful words and creative illustrations. It’s been a joy to see the students engage so deeply in both their physical learning and their personal expression. Wi...

 On Monday, our classes took a step back in time with a visit to Heritage Park . It was the perfect way to bring our Social Studies learning to life, especially our unit on the fur trade . We explored historical buildings, spoke with costumed interpreters, and even saw real beaver pelts , just like the ones we've been learning about in class. It was incredible to imagine what life was like during the fur trade era and to see the tools, furs, and trade goods up close. Learning outside the classroom helped us make strong connections to our work in a whole new way, and we definitely won’t forget it. Then on Friday , the excitement continued with our school-wide Talent Show . From singers and dancers to hockey players and magicians, our students absolutely amazed us with their creativity and confidence. The gym was filled with cheering, laughter, and some jaw-dropping moments. We couldn’t be prouder of the brave performers who shared their talents with us. A huge thank you to everyo...

Our Celebration of Learning with the food trucks was such a success. It was amazing to see families checking out all the hard work we’ve done on our food trucks, and then heading outside to enjoy some delicious food in the sunshine. There was so much excitement around sharing our projects, and I loved seeing students so proud to share their learning with their families. Thanks to everyone who came and made the day so special! This week, we also kicked off some fun prep for our upcoming trip to Heritage Park. We did a fur trade simulator in class, where students had to barter and trade goods just like fur traders did long ago. Each group started with different items, and it got pretty intense as everyone tried to get what they needed through negotiation. There were furs, tools, beads, food, and even a few alliances and rivalries! It was a super fun way to bring history to life. We’re all really looking forward to our field trip to Heritage Park on Monday. After this week’s trading exp...