Hello everyone,
Welcome to Division 2’s class website! I use this website to communicate with parents about what’s going on in Division 2. You will find term overviews (see the Term 1 overview in the tab above). This website also contains links to educational resources, which I use in my teaching. Feel free to explore!
At the bottom of this post are some important dates for the month of October.
Division 2 is a dynamic, busy learning environment. We are fortunate to have the support of four Educational Assistants at various times throughout the day: Ms. Pokorny, Ms. Veronika, Ms. Lee, and Ms. Kinney.
During September, the staff and students in Division 2 have been working on establishing classroom routines and procedures, as well as building our class community. We do this through weekly class meetings, sharing our journals during Author’s Chair, and other activities. One popular activity has been the Class Bingo game. If I notice all students doing one of the routines or procedures, the class gets to turn over a bingo card. Five in a row gives the class 30 minutes of free time outside!
Class Bingo
This year, the staff at Glenwood are embarking on year 1 of a three year school wide writing goal. As a starting point, the students in Division 2 have created a class writing goal for term 1, as well as individual writing goals. As their teacher, I will be supporting them in their journey toward achieving their goals.
Class Writing Goal
In addition to writing, the staff at Glenwood are focusing on Social Emotional Learning this school year. Each month has a theme that relates to the core competencies established by the Ministry of Education, which will guide our learning. The theme for September was Self-Regulation. Students in Division 2 learned about the brain, and strategies to be mindful and present. In October, our theme is Gratitude. We will be exploring this topic during class discussions, reading and writing activities.
This term at school, students have been exploring their self-identity through writing, reading, and art lessons and activities. In art, students created self-portraits, inspired by the surrealist artist, Rene Magritte.
Division 2 Self-Portraits
As always, if you have any questions, please contact me via email. I strive to respond to all parent emails in 1 business day. I am also available to chat after school, most days.
Christina Pook
- Monday, October 2 – School Closed in lieu of Truth and Reconciliation Day
- Monday, October 9 – School Closed, Thanksgiving
- Friday, October 13 – Fun Lunch, Subway
- Friday, October 20 – School Closed, Professional Development Day
- Thursday, October 26 – Student Individual Photo Day
- Friday, October 27 – Fun Lunch, Pizza
- Tuesday, October 31 – Halloween, school assembly (parents welcome) and class party in afternoon