Click on the Classroom Link tab. I have updated the list of sites and resources we use in the classroom!

Follow me on Twitter

I have been experimenting with some really good free resources while homeschooling. I have retweeted them on Twitter @MSmithClassroom. You will see the teaching philosophies I subscribe to there as well!

Missing Item

Dear Families, We have had many thefts in our classroom over the course of this school year. In the past week, a loonie used on a money chart as a tactile learning tool was taken. It was recovered and returned to its rightful place. This afternoon it was taken again. I apologize for keeping the […]

February Newsletter

Open the link to read the lastest news and announcements. February Newsletter

Open the PDF link to read a few words about our October and November learning!

NovemberNewsletter

Electronics Day Tomorrow!

Students in Room 1 have been working together as a group to earn points. They receive a snap cube for each 10 minute interval of focused, engaged whole-group learning. When they had a train of 25 snap cubes, the class took a vote. The majority decided to do a period of “electronics”. Students are welcome […]

Field Trip Tomorrow

Tomorrow we will be going to the Heidelberg Outdoor Education Center for a Pond Study program. Please check the weather in the morning and dress for the weather. We will be going rain or shine!

40 Book Challenge

Dear Families, Room 1 is ready to start our Junior Home Reading program for this school year. Your child is bringing a duotang home to record daily reading. The recommendation for Grade Four and Five is to read at least 20 minutes per day. I am providing incentives for students who can complete 40 books […]

Open the PDF link for a few words about our entry to school so far.

SeptemberNewsletter      

New Website!

Welcome to our learning space! I’m Michele Smith, and our class, 4/5A Room 1 at John Mahood Junior Public School, has a website at http://teachers.wrdsb.ca/mssmithslearningspace where you can view some of our work, get updates on our schedule, and find links to helpful documents and sites. You are invited to add comments, but please do […]