Friday September 27th
Friday Journals
Please look for your child's pink Friday Journal coming home again today. Take some time to read and respond to their writing. We had approximately 40 minutes of writing time today to create a web and complete sentences. Please return them on Monday.
Science
As part of our learning on Trees and Forests, we learned about the nutrient cycle today. Students began creating a diagram to add to their VSJ.
Reminders
-Dare to Care Monday
-Fundraising (coupon books) Just a reminder that a portion of the sales from these books will go to support your child with funds for Outdoor School.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Thursday September 26th
Terry Fox Run:
We watched the video about Terry called "Anything's Possible". Students created a page with words to describe Terry and chose a quote from him to go along with our 'Say Something' theme this year.
Science
Today we reviewed photosynthesis. Ask about the elements involved in plants making their own food and how that is part of a food chain as well.
Reminders:
Dare to Care on Monday September 30th. Please ensure your child is here - YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT!!
Terry Fox Run:
We watched the video about Terry called "Anything's Possible". Students created a page with words to describe Terry and chose a quote from him to go along with our 'Say Something' theme this year.
Science
Today we reviewed photosynthesis. Ask about the elements involved in plants making their own food and how that is part of a food chain as well.
Reminders:
Dare to Care on Monday September 30th. Please ensure your child is here - YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT!!
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Wednesday September 25th
Literacy
Students read the Electric Scooter article independently and started work on their questions. As part of our appreciation and honoring of Terry Fox, everyone created a page in their VSJ representing Terry's story or a story of their own related to his battle.
Science
Today we created vocabulary cards for some science terms (producer, consumer, decomposer).We discussed examples of each and how they are part of the interdependency in food chains.
Math
Students are working on fraction and decimal review.
Reminders:
-Terry Fox run tomorrow at 1:15 (remember to bring a toonie for Terry) please dress for the weather, we will be running rain or shine.
Literacy
Students read the Electric Scooter article independently and started work on their questions. As part of our appreciation and honoring of Terry Fox, everyone created a page in their VSJ representing Terry's story or a story of their own related to his battle.
Science
Today we created vocabulary cards for some science terms (producer, consumer, decomposer).We discussed examples of each and how they are part of the interdependency in food chains.
Math
Students are working on fraction and decimal review.
Reminders:
-Terry Fox run tomorrow at 1:15 (remember to bring a toonie for Terry) please dress for the weather, we will be running rain or shine.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Tuesday September 24th
Literacy
As part of Current Events, we discussed and read an article about the 'Shared Electric Scooter Pilot' program occurring in Calgary. Students will be using their reading comprehension strategies to answer questions related to the article.
Science
Today we observed leaves and used our scientific skills to sort and classify them. Ask about: shape, type, margins, and arrangements. Students did leaf rubbings and identified several aspects of a variety of leaves. We also began a 'scavenger hunt' to find different leaves on the trees around our school ground.
Math
Students are continuing with review of decimals and fractions.
Reminders:
-Terry Fox Run Thursday September 26th at 1:15pm
Literacy
As part of Current Events, we discussed and read an article about the 'Shared Electric Scooter Pilot' program occurring in Calgary. Students will be using their reading comprehension strategies to answer questions related to the article.
Science
Today we observed leaves and used our scientific skills to sort and classify them. Ask about: shape, type, margins, and arrangements. Students did leaf rubbings and identified several aspects of a variety of leaves. We also began a 'scavenger hunt' to find different leaves on the trees around our school ground.
Math
Students are continuing with review of decimals and fractions.
Reminders:
-Terry Fox Run Thursday September 26th at 1:15pm
Monday, September 23, 2019
Monday September 23rd
Math
We did a check-in for division (3-digit divided by 1-digit) using standard algorithm. If this is an area your child is still needing help with please support them with time in the evenings to practice. Also, having basic multiplication and division facts (up to 10 x 10). Today we also reviewed decimals and fractions. Converting decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals as well as creating equivalent fractions (all grade 5 review).
Science:
The students are finishing a Visual Sketch Journal Page (VSJ) depicting the layers of the forest with accompanying information about each layer. Ask them to explain the different aspects of each forest layer.
Friday Journals
Thank you for sending back the pink journal books today. Please remember to take some time to respond to your child's work in their journal and return every Monday morning.
Reminders:
-School Photos tomorrow Tuesday September 24th.
-Terry Fox Run: Wednesday afternoon on September 25th.
-Dare to Care all day program on Monday, September 30th.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Friday September 13th
Art/Literacy
Yesterday we learned about the artist Roy Lichtenstein and discussed his Pop Art style. The students worked on creating a self-portrait from a photo and incorporated some aspects of this style. They continued with the dots and solids using three colours only to put their personal flavour into their own work. HOMEWORK -students need to come with a meaningful quote to go with their artwork on Monday. This quote should have a deep message, be personal to them and inspire/encourage themselves and others.
Science:
Yesterday was our first field study down by the pond. Students made observations of living and non-living things, sketched a variety of leaves and trees and identified several different deciduous and coniferous trees. HOMEWORK - students are asked to research the name of a specific grove of trees growing by the pond and come with answers for Monday.
Friday Journals
Please check your child's Friday Journal (pink book) that is coming home today and take some time to read the introduction letter in the front of the book. These journals are due back every Monday morning.
Reminders:
-Vaccinations will be on Tuesday September 17th
-Patrol Training Wednesday morning September 18th (anyone interested in being a patrol or returning patrol needs to attend the training in order to be on the patrol team)
-Open House Thursday September 19th 4:30-6:00
Art/Literacy
Yesterday we learned about the artist Roy Lichtenstein and discussed his Pop Art style. The students worked on creating a self-portrait from a photo and incorporated some aspects of this style. They continued with the dots and solids using three colours only to put their personal flavour into their own work. HOMEWORK -students need to come with a meaningful quote to go with their artwork on Monday. This quote should have a deep message, be personal to them and inspire/encourage themselves and others.
Science:
Yesterday was our first field study down by the pond. Students made observations of living and non-living things, sketched a variety of leaves and trees and identified several different deciduous and coniferous trees. HOMEWORK - students are asked to research the name of a specific grove of trees growing by the pond and come with answers for Monday.
Friday Journals
Please check your child's Friday Journal (pink book) that is coming home today and take some time to read the introduction letter in the front of the book. These journals are due back every Monday morning.
Reminders:
-Vaccinations will be on Tuesday September 17th
-Patrol Training Wednesday morning September 18th (anyone interested in being a patrol or returning patrol needs to attend the training in order to be on the patrol team)
-Open House Thursday September 19th 4:30-6:00
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Wednesday Sept. 11, 2019
Highlights From Today:
-had gym and music
-created concept cards for our math 'toolbox' (multiplication strategies and place value)
-practiced reading strategies for good reading comprehension (Connections, Visualization, Inferencing)
-continued our provocation on the Methuselah Tree in science.
-first fire drill of the year.
Reminders:
-please return vaccination forms (sent home yesterday) by Friday Sept. 13
-Pond Field Study tomorrow 8:45-11:00
-Open House next week on Thursday Sept. 19 from 4:30- 6:00
Wednesday Sept. 11, 2019
Highlights From Today:
-had gym and music
-created concept cards for our math 'toolbox' (multiplication strategies and place value)
-practiced reading strategies for good reading comprehension (Connections, Visualization, Inferencing)
-continued our provocation on the Methuselah Tree in science.
-first fire drill of the year.
Reminders:
-please return vaccination forms (sent home yesterday) by Friday Sept. 13
-Pond Field Study tomorrow 8:45-11:00
-Open House next week on Thursday Sept. 19 from 4:30- 6:00
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