I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Blessed Christmas and a most Happy New Year! Have a restful two weeks and I look forward to seeing you all in the new year.
Please enjoy some of the Christmas links I have posted on the right.
19 December 2008
17 December 2008
Wednesday
Well we had quite a day today with the snow and the weather and all. So hopefully the weather will be clear and it will be safe enough for everyone to get to school tomorrow.
As tomorrow is our annual Christmas Dinner as well as Red/Green day I'm asking the students to dress nicely as well as add their red green attire.
There are some assignments that need parent signatures in the mailboxes. It's easier for everyone if they get back before the Christmas break.
I postponed the science test so we will do that first thing tomorrow.
After lunch we will be dedicating our prayer centre and then revealing our Secret Santa so its really important to have your gifts under the tree. You wouldn't want to be the person with out a gift.
An important note will go home with students tomorrow regarding a field trip in January.
As tomorrow is our annual Christmas Dinner as well as Red/Green day I'm asking the students to dress nicely as well as add their red green attire.
There are some assignments that need parent signatures in the mailboxes. It's easier for everyone if they get back before the Christmas break.
I postponed the science test so we will do that first thing tomorrow.
After lunch we will be dedicating our prayer centre and then revealing our Secret Santa so its really important to have your gifts under the tree. You wouldn't want to be the person with out a gift.
An important note will go home with students tomorrow regarding a field trip in January.
16 December 2008
Tuesday
Language Arts- Students are working on Alliteration poems and Acrostics with a Christmas theme
Social - Amazing Race Around St. Lawrence - Great Lakes Lowlands Region continues. Leg 2 finished today and leg 3 goes tomorrow.
Science - Test on Mechanisms Using Electricity tomorrow.
Religion - Celebration to reveal our class cushion goes Thursday after the Turkey dinner. As well we will reveal our secret Santa at that time.
Friday - 4th Sunday of Advent Celebration 8:45 sharp followed by skating from 9:30 - 10:30. Students have permission forms that must be returned before they can go. Also it looks like the real cold weather will be back so we will need parents to drive the students to an from the rink. If you can help us out please register your information with the office and of course if you're interested in skating you are most welcome to join us.
Social - Amazing Race Around St. Lawrence - Great Lakes Lowlands Region continues. Leg 2 finished today and leg 3 goes tomorrow.
Science - Test on Mechanisms Using Electricity tomorrow.
Religion - Celebration to reveal our class cushion goes Thursday after the Turkey dinner. As well we will reveal our secret Santa at that time.
Friday - 4th Sunday of Advent Celebration 8:45 sharp followed by skating from 9:30 - 10:30. Students have permission forms that must be returned before they can go. Also it looks like the real cold weather will be back so we will need parents to drive the students to an from the rink. If you can help us out please register your information with the office and of course if you're interested in skating you are most welcome to join us.
math Dec. 16
We'll continue on the booklet factors, prime and composites. Those choosing to do the requiz will do it in class tomorrow. They may need to spend some extra time to work on their booklet at home. I hope to have a quiz on this section on Thurs so they don't forget it over the holidays.
15 December 2008
Math Dec. 15
R-55 is due tomorrow
Review quiz marks were given back. A re-quiz is scheduled for Wed. at lunch for those interested.
The work up to R55 will be due Wed.
We'll move on tomorrow.
Review quiz marks were given back. A re-quiz is scheduled for Wed. at lunch for those interested.
The work up to R55 will be due Wed.
We'll move on tomorrow.
10 December 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - Just a reminder about the spelling test that was scheduled for Friday which will be moved to Monday so that everyone will have time to study properly for it. These are the words form our last Spelling Idol. (those leaving early will have theirs on Friday)
Science - Reminder to please bring materials for your electric cars so that we are able to begin construction and testing tomorrow and Friday. Expect a test on Mechanisms Using Electricity on next Thursday morning.
Social Studies - Students are conducting The Amazing Race Around The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands. They may be doing some research at home but I think they'll find this challenging and fun as they work in teams to get to the next pit stop.
Science - Reminder to please bring materials for your electric cars so that we are able to begin construction and testing tomorrow and Friday. Expect a test on Mechanisms Using Electricity on next Thursday morning.
Social Studies - Students are conducting The Amazing Race Around The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands. They may be doing some research at home but I think they'll find this challenging and fun as they work in teams to get to the next pit stop.
08 December 2008
Monday
Any of the Mom's out there will appreciate this one.
If the link at the top doesn't get you there this should.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMhuAtyFCrw
If the link at the top doesn't get you there this should.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMhuAtyFCrw
05 December 2008
Friday
LA - Students have completed Spelling Idol the Frindle edition and we have our two winners. Actually a tie so it works out well.
We have started our next novel "The Mystery of the Frozen Brains" by Marty Chan so the students are listening and reflection the novel as we read the story.
Science - Our burglar alarms are complete. Students will be workingon our final project in science for this unit creating a battery powered car.
Social - Students have a speech and news story due for Monday. Our chapter test is Tuesday and includes the Words Matter in chapter 2. please have a look at the study guide in your mailbox.
Students have a letter explaining our Secret Santa gift exchange. Please read it and return the letter so we can draw names on Tuesday.
We have started our next novel "The Mystery of the Frozen Brains" by Marty Chan so the students are listening and reflection the novel as we read the story.
Science - Our burglar alarms are complete. Students will be workingon our final project in science for this unit creating a battery powered car.
Social - Students have a speech and news story due for Monday. Our chapter test is Tuesday and includes the Words Matter in chapter 2. please have a look at the study guide in your mailbox.
Students have a letter explaining our Secret Santa gift exchange. Please read it and return the letter so we can draw names on Tuesday.
04 December 2008
Math Dec. 4
Finish Multiples review sheet.
Review Skill due today. Some have promised it to me for tomorrow morning.
New Unit review will be started tomorrow.
Upcoming tests: Monday on multiples
Friday on review skills
Review Skill due today. Some have promised it to me for tomorrow morning.
New Unit review will be started tomorrow.
Upcoming tests: Monday on multiples
Friday on review skills
02 December 2008
Tuesday
Language Arts - Students are continuing Spelling Idol Presentations. We should be finished tomorrow.
Students have two writing assignments to take home to show this evening. Please sign and have them returned to school as soon as possible. I'm still waiting for a few science and social assignments to be returned.
Social Studies - This will be due for Friday
Science - Students will need an empty shoebox to create a burglar alarm for class tomorrow. Keep collecting those plastic lids for creating cars which is our last project before Christmas.
Speaking of Christmas, if you have an artificial tree that we could use to decorate the classroom I would appreciate it.
Students have two writing assignments to take home to show this evening. Please sign and have them returned to school as soon as possible. I'm still waiting for a few science and social assignments to be returned.
Social Studies - This will be due for Friday
- Cod Fishery Debate and Speech
- Story on the Rescue of the Amphion
- Create a Web - see bottom of page 62 for instructions
Science - Students will need an empty shoebox to create a burglar alarm for class tomorrow. Keep collecting those plastic lids for creating cars which is our last project before Christmas.
Speaking of Christmas, if you have an artificial tree that we could use to decorate the classroom I would appreciate it.
01 December 2008
Monday
Language Arts
Reminder about the Essay Contest - See the link on the right. Deadline to get them in to me is December 8 as they have to reach the contest by December 15th.
Reminder about the Essay Contest - See the link on the right. Deadline to get them in to me is December 8 as they have to reach the contest by December 15th.
28 November 2008
Friday
Language Arts - Well the "Spelling Idol Frindle Edition" has begun.
Students were connected with 4 other schools today and visted with author Darren Krill who wrote "The Uncle Duncle Chonicles"
Social Studies - Take home your Text book and review chapter 2.
Religion- As we are in Advent please read and look up the scripture passages on pages 70-73.
Students were connected with 4 other schools today and visted with author Darren Krill who wrote "The Uncle Duncle Chonicles"
Social Studies - Take home your Text book and review chapter 2.
Religion- As we are in Advent please read and look up the scripture passages on pages 70-73.
27 November 2008
Thursday
Language Arts - Well the Frindle final assignment is in and Spelling Idol is due tomorrow but I am extending the deadline to next Tuesday so any last minute stuff can be done over the long weekend so no extension past December 2nd.
We have the opportunity to meet an Alberta author tomorrow afternoon and I have place a link on the blog where students can read an excerpt from one of his books. He will be talking about the process he uses in his writing.
Social Studies - students are winding up reading chapter 2 and should spend some time this weekend reading over the chapter paying special attention to the "Words Matter" section.
Science - Tests need to be signed and returned tomorrow.
Health - Today we video conferenced with the Alberta Poison Centre where students learned about how the people their help others and how and when to make a call to the poison centre.
We have the opportunity to meet an Alberta author tomorrow afternoon and I have place a link on the blog where students can read an excerpt from one of his books. He will be talking about the process he uses in his writing.
Social Studies - students are winding up reading chapter 2 and should spend some time this weekend reading over the chapter paying special attention to the "Words Matter" section.
Science - Tests need to be signed and returned tomorrow.
Health - Today we video conferenced with the Alberta Poison Centre where students learned about how the people their help others and how and when to make a call to the poison centre.
Math Nov. 27
In multiples booklet finish up to end of p. 155.
Review Skills #11 is going to be handed out and worked on tomorrow.
Review Skills #11 is going to be handed out and worked on tomorrow.
Math Nov. 27
We are finishing the multiples booklet today.
Students need to know the rules and be able to apply them.
Expect a test Tuesday.
Students need to know the rules and be able to apply them.
Expect a test Tuesday.
26 November 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - Students are to hand in their letters to Andrew Clements tomorrow. Also their stories/good copies of getting something new are to be in today.
Science - Vocab Test on Mechanisms using Electricity today. students should have them home tomorrow to be signed.
I'm looking forward to seeing many of you tonight and tomorrow at interviews.
Science - Vocab Test on Mechanisms using Electricity today. students should have them home tomorrow to be signed.
I'm looking forward to seeing many of you tonight and tomorrow at interviews.
25 November 2008
Tuesday
Language Arts - Reminder that your good copy of your story about when you received something new is due for Thursday. Final Frindle assignment letter to Andrew Clements is due next Thursday December 4th.
Religion - Please email me an advent picture with an explanation.
Science test on Vocabulary tomorrow.
Religion - Please email me an advent picture with an explanation.
Science test on Vocabulary tomorrow.
24 November 2008
Monday
Language Arts - Students are to complete their story of a time when they received something new. A final copy is due to be handed in Thursday November 27th.
Also the spelling Idol should be ready for Friday. I'm still waiting for a few parent signatures on assignments.
Science - A few of our batteries have lost their charge so if you have some extra fresh ones around that the kids could use please send them along. Also students should start collecting plastic milk and juice container lids for their final electricity projects.
Reminder Health test tomorrow.
Arrow Orders must be in by this Wednesday so I can be sure to get it off in time.
Also the spelling Idol should be ready for Friday. I'm still waiting for a few parent signatures on assignments.
Science - A few of our batteries have lost their charge so if you have some extra fresh ones around that the kids could use please send them along. Also students should start collecting plastic milk and juice container lids for their final electricity projects.
Reminder Health test tomorrow.
Arrow Orders must be in by this Wednesday so I can be sure to get it off in time.
Math Nov. 24
Worked on the rule for the multiples of three.
Started multiples of 4. Finish the page on the multiples of 4 for tomorrow.
Started multiples of 4. Finish the page on the multiples of 4 for tomorrow.
21 November 2008
Math Nov. 21
Math quiz on Equivalence chart. They will get it back on Monday.
Review#9 given back. Corrections due.
Review #10 due Thurs.
Review#9 given back. Corrections due.
Review #10 due Thurs.
Friday
Language Arts Students are working on writing to clearly communicate what they mean. They are to tell about a time when they recieved something new in a 7-10 sentence paragraph.
Religion- Please have the map of the travels of the early church completed for Friday Nov 28.
Reminder to get those assignments signed and returned.
Religion- Please have the map of the travels of the early church completed for Friday Nov 28.
Reminder to get those assignments signed and returned.
20 November 2008
Thursday
Language Arts - Students all should have their newstories returned to so please have a look and initial that you have received it and make sure it gets back to school. There is also a Social Studies worksheet that needs to be looked at as well.
Students have finished reading Frindle and we have some surprise endings. Work on Spelling Idol continues.
Religion - students are to complete their Circle of Friends cut out activity for class tomorrow. As well there are still a number of kids who need bring a piece of fabric for our pillow cover. Tomorrow is the absolute latest to get this done.
Students have finished reading Frindle and we have some surprise endings. Work on Spelling Idol continues.
Religion - students are to complete their Circle of Friends cut out activity for class tomorrow. As well there are still a number of kids who need bring a piece of fabric for our pillow cover. Tomorrow is the absolute latest to get this done.
19 November 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - We worked on Spelling Idol this afternoon because we had a video conference with St. Martha's this morning. We should get more done tomorrow. Students were to turn in their news stories that were assigned last Friday. I'm asking that parents please sign the work indicating that you have seen the work. I will try to do that with all assignments in the future so look for that please.
Social Studies - Students have speeches to prepare and present tomorrow afternoon. Also there is a map assignment that needs parent signatures as well. Again check out the link for the Acadians.
Science - we have some real interesting quizzes created by the students and they will be challenging each other tomorrow.
Health Test - There will be a Health test next Tuesday on Safety Rules.
Arrow book orders must be in by the 26th so that the books will be here in time for Christmas.
Social Studies - Students have speeches to prepare and present tomorrow afternoon. Also there is a map assignment that needs parent signatures as well. Again check out the link for the Acadians.
Science - we have some real interesting quizzes created by the students and they will be challenging each other tomorrow.
Health Test - There will be a Health test next Tuesday on Safety Rules.
Arrow book orders must be in by the 26th so that the books will be here in time for Christmas.
Math Nov. 19
We're working with multiples in class. We'll finish off 3 tomorrow and start 4.
New review booklet on Friday.
Also a quiz on the equivalence chart.
New review booklet on Friday.
Also a quiz on the equivalence chart.
18 November 2008
Tuesday
Language Arts - Reminder that their news stories are due for tomorrow. Also after reading chapters 13 and 14 in "Frindle" decide how you would end the story. Use these questions to help you: What happens to Nick? What happens to Mrs. Granger? What happens to the word frindle?
Science - Study vocabulary list as there will be a vocabulary test on Wednesday November 26th.
Social - Students will be working on a speech to save the Acadians tomorrow. Check out the link on the right about the story of a woman separated from her fiance.
Science - Study vocabulary list as there will be a vocabulary test on Wednesday November 26th.
Social - Students will be working on a speech to save the Acadians tomorrow. Check out the link on the right about the story of a woman separated from her fiance.
Math Nov. 18
Quiz Friday on their equivalence chart. They will also get a new review.
We're starting a new section on multiples.
We're starting a new section on multiples.
17 November 2008
Nov. 17 - Band
Hello everyone,
We are now preparing for our Dec. 11 concert and our Grade 5s are BUSY! They'll be playing Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Popcorn Prelude for the concert. In addition, they have three songs to learn to sing for the Christmas play. The songs are pretty simple, but there's lots to do.
I've handed out the words to the song "The King of Rock and Roll" and would like to encourage the students to begin learning the words and the actions. The words to the other songs will be distributed on Wednesday, November 19.
As for band, the students are working on their 6-note scale. Today we practised in half-notes and on Wednesday we will try it with quarter notes. By next week, we will try it on different rhythms so the students need to be comfortable with those notes. We've also been learning about harmony and duets. "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" is written in two parts so the students are asked to learn both the "A" line and the "B" line. On Wednesday, we'll be learning about 2/4 time and key signatures.
I'll do my best to keep everyone updated after each class. Thanks everyone!
We are now preparing for our Dec. 11 concert and our Grade 5s are BUSY! They'll be playing Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Popcorn Prelude for the concert. In addition, they have three songs to learn to sing for the Christmas play. The songs are pretty simple, but there's lots to do.
I've handed out the words to the song "The King of Rock and Roll" and would like to encourage the students to begin learning the words and the actions. The words to the other songs will be distributed on Wednesday, November 19.
As for band, the students are working on their 6-note scale. Today we practised in half-notes and on Wednesday we will try it with quarter notes. By next week, we will try it on different rhythms so the students need to be comfortable with those notes. We've also been learning about harmony and duets. "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" is written in two parts so the students are asked to learn both the "A" line and the "B" line. On Wednesday, we'll be learning about 2/4 time and key signatures.
I'll do my best to keep everyone updated after each class. Thanks everyone!
Monday
Language Arts - Camp Readwell challenge - After the first month the student were very excited about the idea of getting free meal for reading. A few of them met their goal and that was great but I think instead of having to complete two books for this challenge I would make it a time commitment. So here's the plan if students read 20 minutes per night during the week they would read 100 minutes each week. Now it has to be sustained reading not watching aTV and reading at the same time. The goal would be then to have each student read for 400 minutes in the last five weeks before Christmas. If the students reach their goal we could plan a class meal at Montana's restaurant some time in January where the kids could cash in their cards and get their free meal. Each student has a sheet that parents must initial to confirm that they have read for the time indicated.
Science - Please make sure you have completed the electrical devices at home sheet and classified them according to the chart.
Social - Continuing to work through the Atlantic Region P42-45 can be reviewed for Tuesday.
Religion - Some students still have to bring in fabric for our class project in Religion. Also the circle of people needs to be complete for Thursday.
Science - Please make sure you have completed the electrical devices at home sheet and classified them according to the chart.
Social - Continuing to work through the Atlantic Region P42-45 can be reviewed for Tuesday.
Religion - Some students still have to bring in fabric for our class project in Religion. Also the circle of people needs to be complete for Thursday.
13 November 2008
Math Nov. 13-2
Math test on ordering fractions and decimals will be tomorrow. They will also do corrections for basic skills.
Math Nov. 13
In class we will go over ordering fractions. if time we will do a quiz on this topic. I don't want to leave it until Monday.
On Friday we will continue with review skills and work more with double digit multiplication.
On Friday we will continue with review skills and work more with double digit multiplication.
12 November 2008
Monday
Language Arts - Students have a spelling test tomorrow!
Also read to the end of Chapter 10 in your book Frindle and write a response and two ASK questions as if you were interviewing the author.
Social Studies - See the T chart we created on the board and skim through 42-45 and write down at least 3 questions you would like to answer on the left column.
Also read to the end of Chapter 10 in your book Frindle and write a response and two ASK questions as if you were interviewing the author.
Social Studies - See the T chart we created on the board and skim through 42-45 and write down at least 3 questions you would like to answer on the left column.
Math Nov. 12
Review test was given, marked and handed back.
Those under 80% may choose to do the re-write at lunch tomorrow. 12:00 Mrs. Baron's Room
Those under 80% may choose to do the re-write at lunch tomorrow. 12:00 Mrs. Baron's Room
06 November 2008
Math Nov. 6
Marked R41 from yesterday. R-42 will be for homework.
A new review sheet will be given out tomorrow. A review skills test will be given on Wednesday. A test on the fractions will be on Thurs.
A new review sheet will be given out tomorrow. A review skills test will be given on Wednesday. A test on the fractions will be on Thurs.
05 November 2008
Math Nov. 5
The students will do a review test on Wednesday. It will cover all the review worksheet topics that we have covered so far.
In math we will mark they fraction review and continue on in the booklet.
In math we will mark they fraction review and continue on in the booklet.
04 November 2008
Tuesday
- Language Arts - Students are finishing Spelling Idol. They will have the spelling list which we will test on next Wednesday Nov. 12th. Students should create sentences with each word as a way of studying.
- Science - home survey of Mechanisms that use electricity to be completed for Thursday.
- Health - Poster on Poison Safety must be done for Thursday
- Religion - Bookmark on what Peter learned is due for Thursday
- Farm Safety Presentation tomorrow.
- Library day tomorrow. Please bring back books to read and renew.
03 November 2008
Monday
Lang Arts - Students are to complete reading chapters 1 and 2 of the novel "Frindle" and complete their responses to the chapters for class tomorrow.
Reminder that Spelling Idol is to be completed for this Thursday November 6th.
Social Studies - Students are to have the Inquiry Questions copied in their notebooks for class tomorrow.
Arrow orders are to be in for Friday. Thanks
Reminder that Spelling Idol is to be completed for this Thursday November 6th.
Social Studies - Students are to have the Inquiry Questions copied in their notebooks for class tomorrow.
Arrow orders are to be in for Friday. Thanks
30 October 2008
Thursday
Language Arts - Spelling Idol rolls along! Students will need to be finished their spelling idol words for Thursday of next week.
Check out the link to the essay writing contest for students. They have until the first week of December to get their essay in to me so we can submit it for the contest.
Health - Complete poster on poison safety for class next week. Thursday November 6th.
Science Test tomorrow. Please study your review booklets!
Social Studies - Test completed today.
Halloween Lunch and party tomorrow. Grade 5's will have lunch in the foods lab around 11:15 and get dressed up around 12:00 for the school parade at 12:30. Thanks to Mrs. Price and Mrs. Mullin for organizing the snacks and lunch.
For next Monday only, students may chew gum in class.
Check out the link to the essay writing contest for students. They have until the first week of December to get their essay in to me so we can submit it for the contest.
Health - Complete poster on poison safety for class next week. Thursday November 6th.
Science Test tomorrow. Please study your review booklets!
Social Studies - Test completed today.
News and Info
Pumpkin decorating. Some generous parents have donated pumpkins for the class to decorate. Please bring materials from home that you can use to decorate your pumpkin.Halloween Lunch and party tomorrow. Grade 5's will have lunch in the foods lab around 11:15 and get dressed up around 12:00 for the school parade at 12:30. Thanks to Mrs. Price and Mrs. Mullin for organizing the snacks and lunch.
For next Monday only, students may chew gum in class.
28 October 2008
Math Oct. 28
Math tests from yesterday will go home today.
We're continuing with fractions. They will work on comparing sizes of fractions
Review #7 will be due Friday As Friday is halloween and after lunch we will not have math a new review won't be sent home this week.
I'm sure they will be disappointed.
Happy Halloween
We're continuing with fractions. They will work on comparing sizes of fractions
Review #7 will be due Friday As Friday is halloween and after lunch we will not have math a new review won't be sent home this week.
I'm sure they will be disappointed.
Happy Halloween
27 October 2008
Monday
Language Arts - Students have begun working on the Spelling Idol word due for next Wednesday, November 5.
They are to complete the work on the novel the Report Card for this Thursday October 30. This involves some group work which will be alloted class time. Students may need to collaborate with each other via email at home.
Social Studies - Test on Chapter 1 this Thursday. See textbook to review the material.
Science Test - This Friday. We will have it the first two periods so that the students won't be short of time. Halloween Special Edition Spelling Idol to follow the Science test. Review sheet should be out tomorrow.
They are to complete the work on the novel the Report Card for this Thursday October 30. This involves some group work which will be alloted class time. Students may need to collaborate with each other via email at home.
Social Studies - Test on Chapter 1 this Thursday. See textbook to review the material.
Science Test - This Friday. We will have it the first two periods so that the students won't be short of time. Halloween Special Edition Spelling Idol to follow the Science test. Review sheet should be out tomorrow.
23 October 2008
Thursday
Language Arts - Students are completing the final assignment after reading the novel "The Report Card". They also have their Spelling Idol Words for the next two weeks.
Social - students had a vocabulary test today.
Science - Students will be taking power meter readings at home for th next week or so. They will also be doing some testinng on the effects of having electrical appliances turned on and off. This would be a great time to discuss power conservation at home. Show them the cost of electricity.
Social - students had a vocabulary test today.
Science - Students will be taking power meter readings at home for th next week or so. They will also be doing some testinng on the effects of having electrical appliances turned on and off. This would be a great time to discuss power conservation at home. Show them the cost of electricity.
22 October 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - Students are working on two Spelling Idols for the next two weeks. One is working in pairs they are to present a word related to Social Studies or Science to the class. The deadline for completion is November 3rd. The other is a fun competition using Halloween words as the them and that has to be done for the 31st. Students have instructions on what they have to do. Please ask them to share those with you.
Spelling Test on last spelling list is on Thursday.
Congratulations to the word "lightning" for wining the last competition. I guess I'm going to Dairy Queen for lunch on Friday.
Social Studies - Vocabulary test tomorrow. I announced this last week and had not put it on the blog but stdents have been aware of t his coming up for some time. The "Words Matter" terms in the textbook for chapter one are the ones they have to know.
Halloween Party goes at 12:30 for the parade next Friday.
Spelling Test on last spelling list is on Thursday.
Congratulations to the word "lightning" for wining the last competition. I guess I'm going to Dairy Queen for lunch on Friday.
Social Studies - Vocabulary test tomorrow. I announced this last week and had not put it on the blog but stdents have been aware of t his coming up for some time. The "Words Matter" terms in the textbook for chapter one are the ones they have to know.
Halloween Party goes at 12:30 for the parade next Friday.
Math Oct. 22
Review #6 is due tomorrow.
Mini Booklet on Equivalent Fractions p.209 & 210 are also due tomorrow.
We'll finish the rest of the booklet tomorrow. It will be marked on Friday. The rest of Friday is spent on review skills. There will be an equivalent fraction quiz on Monday.
Mini Booklet on Equivalent Fractions p.209 & 210 are also due tomorrow.
We'll finish the rest of the booklet tomorrow. It will be marked on Friday. The rest of Friday is spent on review skills. There will be an equivalent fraction quiz on Monday.
21 October 2008
October 29 Concert
On Wednesday, October 29 we will be having our first concert of the year. The Grade 5 class will be performing numbers 17, 20, 23, 24 and 27 from their Standard of Excellence books. The students need to be at the school at 6:30 in their homeroom and are asked to wear white on top and black on the bottom. PLEASE don't go out and buy anything if you don't have black and white! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Miss Christie
Miss Christie
17 October 2008
math Oct. 17
Students are working on equivalent fractions.
Today is review skills day. They get Review #5 back, do corrections and then start on Review #6. It is due Thurs. next week.
Today is review skills day. They get Review #5 back, do corrections and then start on Review #6. It is due Thurs. next week.
15 October 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - Students are reading toward their Camp Readwell goals and doing very well. So enjoy your meals at Montana's. Just a reminder that every Wednesday is library day so please make sure your books come back on that day for return or renewal.
Spelling Idol should be wound up by tomorrow.
Science - Complete "It's a Wrap" for class tomorrow. we worked on it in class today. If you need more time to finish it up please do it tonight.
Social- Reminder to email me. See yesterday's blog entry.
Loonie Toonie lunch forms need to be in for next week!
Spelling Idol should be wound up by tomorrow.
Science - Complete "It's a Wrap" for class tomorrow. we worked on it in class today. If you need more time to finish it up please do it tonight.
Social- Reminder to email me. See yesterday's blog entry.
Loonie Toonie lunch forms need to be in for next week!
14 October 2008
Tuesday
Language Arts - Spelling Idol performances continue. Voting should be done by Wednesday.
Social Studies - Students created a web /mind map today that connects resources, people, climate, land and lifestyle. They can add color and more connecting words to the map for class tomorrow. Be creative. Also by Thursday send an email to a friend explaining why they would like to visit another region in Canada and what they would like to learn about the region.
send a copy to my email address as well.
Retest will be held at noon Wednesday.
Science - Vocabulary retest will be Thursday at noon.
Pizza lunch orders are coming home today. Mrs. Price and Mrs. Mullen will be handling parties this year so they will be contacting you in the next few weeks as to providing food for Halloween.
Social Studies - Students created a web /mind map today that connects resources, people, climate, land and lifestyle. They can add color and more connecting words to the map for class tomorrow. Be creative. Also by Thursday send an email to a friend explaining why they would like to visit another region in Canada and what they would like to learn about the region.
send a copy to my email address as well.
Retest will be held at noon Wednesday.
Science - Vocabulary retest will be Thursday at noon.
Pizza lunch orders are coming home today. Mrs. Price and Mrs. Mullen will be handling parties this year so they will be contacting you in the next few weeks as to providing food for Halloween.
09 October 2008
Thursday
Language Arts - Students should be almost finished their Spelling Idol. They can have the long weekend to finish up the last details for their word presentations on Tuesday. We're almost finished the Report Card.
Social Tests were done and marked yesterday. Ask your child to show you their work. Retest at noon Wednesday Oct 15.
Science Vocabulary Test today. Again have students show you their work and we will have a retest next Thursday at lunch October 16.
Social Tests were done and marked yesterday. Ask your child to show you their work. Retest at noon Wednesday Oct 15.
Science Vocabulary Test today. Again have students show you their work and we will have a retest next Thursday at lunch October 16.
HAVE GREAT LONG WEEKEND AND A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!!!
08 October 2008
Math Oct. 8
P. R30, 31 &32 for tomorrow.
We'll discuss and then have a short quiz covering P. R27-R32
Reminder Review Skills are also due Tomorrow.
We'll discuss and then have a short quiz covering P. R27-R32
Reminder Review Skills are also due Tomorrow.
07 October 2008
Math Oct. 7
Math Test was returned and should be taken home.
Booklet 3 is done and should be taken home.
New Booklet #4 was handed out. R27 was done in class. Students are to finish R28 &29 if they did not have time to finish during class time.
Booklet 3 is done and should be taken home.
New Booklet #4 was handed out. R27 was done in class. Students are to finish R28 &29 if they did not have time to finish during class time.
06 October 2008
Monday
Language Arts - Spelling Idol is quickly coming to an end for this week as we lose this Friday and next Monday so students only have three more class days to prepare their work.
Questions on "The Report Card" today.
Social - Paragraphs were to be completed today on Skill Smart page 25. We discussed why some communities grow and some are getting smaller. Test on provinces and capital cities this Wednesday.
Science - Vocabulary test Thursday.
Arrow Orders are due this Thursday. Thanks.
Questions on "The Report Card" today.
Social - Paragraphs were to be completed today on Skill Smart page 25. We discussed why some communities grow and some are getting smaller. Test on provinces and capital cities this Wednesday.
Science - Vocabulary test Thursday.
Arrow Orders are due this Thursday. Thanks.
03 October 2008
Friday
Language Arts - Students have started reading their books for "Camp Readwell". Students are required to keep a reading journal of the books they are reading. Goal for this month is two grade level novels for each student.
Science - Vocabulary Test is scheduled for Thursday October 9. Study a bit each day!
Social - Chapter 1 p25 Skill Smart questions are due for Monday. Test on capitals and provinces on Wednesday October 8. Study a bit each day.
Arrow orders are due September 9.
Science - Vocabulary Test is scheduled for Thursday October 9. Study a bit each day!
Social - Chapter 1 p25 Skill Smart questions are due for Monday. Test on capitals and provinces on Wednesday October 8. Study a bit each day.
Arrow orders are due September 9.
02 October 2008
Thursday
Language Arts - Students are ontinuing to work on their new idol words.
Social- Students are answering the "skill smart" questions on page 25 of the textbook. Must be done for Monday's class. Reminder test on Oct.9
Science - Will complete short circuit in class tomorrow.
Arrow Book Order due October 9.
Social- Students are answering the "skill smart" questions on page 25 of the textbook. Must be done for Monday's class. Reminder test on Oct.9
Science - Will complete short circuit in class tomorrow.
Arrow Book Order due October 9.
01 October 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - Students are still working on their new spelling idol words for the forst two weeks of October. We had our spelling test today so look for the kids to tell you how they did.
Science - Short circuits tomorrow.
Social Studies - Test on Provinces and Capitals for next Thursday October 9. Remember to study a little each night.
We started our Reading program today. Students completing at least two age appropriate novels this month get a card good for one kids meal at Montana's Restaurant. Your help in this is most appreciated.
Science - Short circuits tomorrow.
Social Studies - Test on Provinces and Capitals for next Thursday October 9. Remember to study a little each night.
We started our Reading program today. Students completing at least two age appropriate novels this month get a card good for one kids meal at Montana's Restaurant. Your help in this is most appreciated.
Math Oct. 1
Finish R22 if it was not complete in class.
Review #4 is due tomorrow if it wasn't already handed in.
Review #4 is due tomorrow if it wasn't already handed in.
29 September 2008
Math Sept.29
Math test on rounding was given back and told them to take it home.
We're starting with tenth and hundredths in place value. No homework assigned tonight.
We're starting with tenth and hundredths in place value. No homework assigned tonight.
26 September 2008
25 September 2008
Math Sept.25
We're starting Booklet 3 on tenth and hundredths.
P.R17 and R18 will be assigned.
Review booklet #3 due today. Review #4 will be handed out tomorrow and due next Thurs.
P.R17 and R18 will be assigned.
Review booklet #3 due today. Review #4 will be handed out tomorrow and due next Thurs.
24 September 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - Complete story comparing and contrasting Nora's and your parents reaction to her report card.
Spelling Idol - Final competition tomorrow. Test on Wednesday Oct 1
Science - Compete the worksheet "Get it in the Circuit" for Thursday.
Spelling Idol - Final competition tomorrow. Test on Wednesday Oct 1
Science - Compete the worksheet "Get it in the Circuit" for Thursday.
23 September 2008
Tuesday
Language Arts - Students have completed the first round of Spelling Idol with their September spelling test on October 1st. Be prepared to write sentences with your spelling words as well.
Social Studies - Students are to complete reading page 23 for class tomorrow.
Health - Infomercial on Fire Safety Rules are due for Thursday's class. Assignment - "Fire and Burn Prevention" is due for next Tuesday September 30th.
Religion- Rock biographies are due Thursday September 25th
Science - Conductors nad insulators - bring some things to test to see if they are conductors or insulators.
Social Studies - Students are to complete reading page 23 for class tomorrow.
Health - Infomercial on Fire Safety Rules are due for Thursday's class. Assignment - "Fire and Burn Prevention" is due for next Tuesday September 30th.
Religion- Rock biographies are due Thursday September 25th
Science - Conductors nad insulators - bring some things to test to see if they are conductors or insulators.
22 September 2008
Grade 5 Band Assignment for the Week of Sept. 22
Hello everyone,
Following is the band assignment for the week:
Wednesday, Sept. 24 is "Show-Off Day". This is there chance to show off whatever they want for the the rest of the class. For Monday, Sept. 29, the students need to practise P.7 #12 and #14 and P. 8 #15 and #17.
Students received a green letter today regarding a fundraising activity that we will begin next week. If you would like to have a look at the product we will be selling, please go to http://www.canabears.ca/catalogue.html. Thanks!
Ms. Christie
Following is the band assignment for the week:
Wednesday, Sept. 24 is "Show-Off Day". This is there chance to show off whatever they want for the the rest of the class. For Monday, Sept. 29, the students need to practise P.7 #12 and #14 and P. 8 #15 and #17.
Students received a green letter today regarding a fundraising activity that we will begin next week. If you would like to have a look at the product we will be selling, please go to http://www.canabears.ca/catalogue.html. Thanks!
Ms. Christie
Monday
Language Arts - Students are performing their spelling idol words for the class and are the judges ever impressed. More to come tomorrow as we work our way down to the top five words for the finals on Thursday and Friday.
Reminder that their Compare and Contrast Stories are due for this Friday.
Social Studies - Students are to complete a word web on the diversity we have in Canada and T-shirt slogan for the region of their choice.
Reminder that their Compare and Contrast Stories are due for this Friday.
Social Studies - Students are to complete a word web on the diversity we have in Canada and T-shirt slogan for the region of their choice.
19 September 2008
Friday
Language Arts - Spelling Idol is due Monday so students may bring the things they need to get their word to be the idol for September. Compare and contrast stories between your parents and Nora's parents are due for next Friday September 26th.
Science - no homework for Monday
Social Studies - Worksheet assigned from Wednesday is due.
Religion Class rock stories are due for Thursday, September 25th
ARROW BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE MONDAY
TERRY FOX SCHOOL DAY RUN GOES THIS FRIDAY!!
Parents please read the following:
Dear Grade 5 Parents,
Starting Monday I am implementing a plan in my classroom to help the students build community.
It is based on a model of mutual respect, communication, and effective problem solving. As students interact with each other during the week they often do many kind things and sometimes may do things that are unkind. The way this will work is that once weekly, (Friday’s religion class) students will have the opportunity to formally compliment their classmates for something they have done during the week. If an issue or dispute arises during the week that a student wants the class to address (e.g. a playground issue or teasing) the student will have the opportunity to explain how the incident made them feel and ask the other person to stop. If a student wants the class to address a dispute they will first have to wait at least 30 minutes and then write their concern in a meeting book that will be kept on my desk.
If the problem continues I will then intervene. Of course anything serious will be dealt with promptly either by administration or me.
Mr. Hakstol
Science - no homework for Monday
Social Studies - Worksheet assigned from Wednesday is due.
Religion Class rock stories are due for Thursday, September 25th
ARROW BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE MONDAY
TERRY FOX SCHOOL DAY RUN GOES THIS FRIDAY!!
Parents please read the following:
Dear Grade 5 Parents,
Starting Monday I am implementing a plan in my classroom to help the students build community.
It is based on a model of mutual respect, communication, and effective problem solving. As students interact with each other during the week they often do many kind things and sometimes may do things that are unkind. The way this will work is that once weekly, (Friday’s religion class) students will have the opportunity to formally compliment their classmates for something they have done during the week. If an issue or dispute arises during the week that a student wants the class to address (e.g. a playground issue or teasing) the student will have the opportunity to explain how the incident made them feel and ask the other person to stop. If a student wants the class to address a dispute they will first have to wait at least 30 minutes and then write their concern in a meeting book that will be kept on my desk.
If the problem continues I will then intervene. Of course anything serious will be dealt with promptly either by administration or me.
Mr. Hakstol
18 September 2008
Math sept 19
Finish review booklet #3 by Thurs. This one has 2 sides.
Finish rounding from yesterday. It will be marked Monday. P. 126
Finish rounding from yesterday. It will be marked Monday. P. 126
17 September 2008
Grade 5 Band Assignment
Hello everyone,
Following is the Grade 5 Band Assignment for Monday, September 22:
Page 7, numbers 10, 11, 12, 12 Excellerator and number 14 is optional. Have a good week!
Ms. Christie
Following is the Grade 5 Band Assignment for Monday, September 22:
Page 7, numbers 10, 11, 12, 12 Excellerator and number 14 is optional. Have a good week!
Ms. Christie
Math Sept. 17
Page 125
Page on rounding
Students are asked to underline the place value they are rounding to and to put a dot above the number they are looking at.
Page on rounding
Students are asked to underline the place value they are rounding to and to put a dot above the number they are looking at.
Wednesday
SCHOOL PICTURES ARE TOMORROW SO MAKE SURE YOU LOOK YOUR BEST!!
Language Arts - students are continuing to work on their Spelling Idol Posters and presentations that are due for Monday. Students went to the library for the first time today so they should all be reading regularly 15-20 minutes per night.
Science - Students are working on building complete electrical circuits in groups. Thanks for the wire strippers and extra wire! Students are to complete master 6 for Friday's class.
Social Studies - Practice worksheet on Canada's provinces and Territories will be due for Monday's class. Some time will be alloted for the work tomorrow.
Video Conference with Terry Fox's niece tomorrow at 1:00. Students from our school will connect with Jessie Alder (niece of Terry Fox).
Pledge forms for the Terry Fox School Day Run Friday September 26th will be out for sure by Friday. Please return all forms to the school by the Run next week.
ARROW BOOK ORDERS are due form Monday the 22nd.
Pledge forms for the Terry Fox School Day Run Friday September 26th will be out for sure by Friday. Please return all forms to the school by the Run next week.
ARROW BOOK ORDERS are due form Monday the 22nd.
16 September 2008
Math Sept. 16th
Math 5 did very well on the first test. They will get them back today to bring home. That first section can stay at home.
We're moving on to estimation using rounding skills.
They also have a review Skill #2 due Thurs. A review skill handout is given out on Friday and due every Thurs.
We're moving on to estimation using rounding skills.
They also have a review Skill #2 due Thurs. A review skill handout is given out on Friday and due every Thurs.
15 September 2008
Friday's Band Clinic
Hello everyone!
I'd just like to thank all of the students for attending our headstart clinic this past Friday. Not only were they polite and respectful but they worked very hard too. As many of you witnessed, the clinic was well worth the time as our students came away excited and ready to play.
As of today, the students will be assigned songs from the book to practice. For the first few weeks, I will be looking to make sure that they are able to properly assemble their instruments, read and perform whole notes, half notes and quarter notes on the first 5 notes they learn.
Also beginning today, the students will be asked to use their "practice picks". If they've practiced, they are asked to move their guitar pick to center of their picture that's on the wall. If they need some extra help, they move it to a different part of the wall.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Ms. Christie
I'd just like to thank all of the students for attending our headstart clinic this past Friday. Not only were they polite and respectful but they worked very hard too. As many of you witnessed, the clinic was well worth the time as our students came away excited and ready to play.
As of today, the students will be assigned songs from the book to practice. For the first few weeks, I will be looking to make sure that they are able to properly assemble their instruments, read and perform whole notes, half notes and quarter notes on the first 5 notes they learn.
Also beginning today, the students will be asked to use their "practice picks". If they've practiced, they are asked to move their guitar pick to center of their picture that's on the wall. If they need some extra help, they move it to a different part of the wall.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Ms. Christie
12 September 2008
Friday
Language Arts- Students are to complete final published copy of their story comparing themselves to Nora for Tuesday's class. They may use their home computer to type the story or do it by hand. The schedule does not allow time to complete this in school.
Science - By now you are quite aware that we are studying electricity in Science. Each student having a batteries is a Godsend so thank you for sending them to school. If you have these and only if you do would you please send a set pair of wire strippers (please clearly label them) and if you have some light single wire in your workshop that would be great as well.
I have a great website for students to go through on the electricity unit we are studying so they really can use the internet for their learning.
http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/
Run for the Pumpkin entry forms must be in to me no later than Friday September 19th. Of course you can enter directly by mailing it to or dropping it off at the Phys Ed complex at Lethbridge College.
Science - By now you are quite aware that we are studying electricity in Science. Each student having a batteries is a Godsend so thank you for sending them to school. If you have these and only if you do would you please send a set pair of wire strippers (please clearly label them) and if you have some light single wire in your workshop that would be great as well.
I have a great website for students to go through on the electricity unit we are studying so they really can use the internet for their learning.
http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/
Run for the Pumpkin entry forms must be in to me no later than Friday September 19th. Of course you can enter directly by mailing it to or dropping it off at the Phys Ed complex at Lethbridge College.
11 September 2008
Thursday
We had a wonderful opening mass this morning so we missed our first LA and religion classes. Kids can please bring their rocks in if they forgot for tomorrow.
LA - students are working on a story comparing themselves to a character Nora in the novel we are reading together. We should have that finished for Monday or Tuesday next week.
Health - Students are to complete the word scramble and a paragraph on why it is important to have law requiring everyone to wear seatbelts.
Social Studies- Students started working on chapter one all about the regions of Canada. On Monday we will begin researching the different regions.
Science - Students have a electrical safety poster due tomorrow and yes it should be coloured.
LA - students are working on a story comparing themselves to a character Nora in the novel we are reading together. We should have that finished for Monday or Tuesday next week.
Health - Students are to complete the word scramble and a paragraph on why it is important to have law requiring everyone to wear seatbelts.
Social Studies- Students started working on chapter one all about the regions of Canada. On Monday we will begin researching the different regions.
Science - Students have a electrical safety poster due tomorrow and yes it should be coloured.
- Running club had to be canceled this evening as I have a meeting at the last minute but we will go ahead on Monday as scheduled.
- Arrow book orders are due back in by September 22nd. I encourage students to look at the flyers and find some reading material.
10 September 2008
Math Sept. 10th
Continue to work with large #'s
Finish in booklet: R-9 all
R-11 #1 - 3
Expect another quiz next week
Finish in booklet: R-9 all
R-11 #1 - 3
Expect another quiz next week
08 September 2008
Monday
Language Arts -
Social Studies - P6-7 in textbook, Think about questions that you would like answer this year and creat a chart like the one on page 7. You should have at least two questions and something in each of the columns. Keep in your binder for future reference.
Science - Cover page and "Safety Rules" are due for Tuesday (assigned last Friday)
Health - "Being Safe" cover page due Tuesday
Religion - reminder to have a small rock here at school for Thursday's class.
PARENT HOMEWORK - Thank you to those of you who have sent me a note about your child. I treally helps me to have some background about your child and I always learn interesting things that help me work with your children.
Reminder that the school bar-b-que goes this Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
- Today we started our "Spelling Idol" competition today that will end later this month.
- Students will also begin journaling as we read a novel together.
Social Studies - P6-7 in textbook, Think about questions that you would like answer this year and creat a chart like the one on page 7. You should have at least two questions and something in each of the columns. Keep in your binder for future reference.
Science - Cover page and "Safety Rules" are due for Tuesday (assigned last Friday)
Health - "Being Safe" cover page due Tuesday
Religion - reminder to have a small rock here at school for Thursday's class.
PARENT HOMEWORK - Thank you to those of you who have sent me a note about your child. I treally helps me to have some background about your child and I always learn interesting things that help me work with your children.
Reminder that the school bar-b-que goes this Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
04 September 2008
Thursday
Homework for parents:
I 'm asking that parents do a bit of homework for next Monday. Most parents like to show how proud they are of their kids and this is your opportunity to boast about your kid.
What I'm asking of each of you is to please write me a letter, email, essay, short novel about your son or daughter. I'm hoping that you'll be able to give me some insight into their special interests and talents. It would be nice to have these before Wednesday's bar b que if possible. It would really help me communication wise if I have emails for each of you so if you want to email the assignment that would be great.
Oh Yeah !The students have a Social studies assignement on page 5 for Monday and their Health cover page is due on Tuesday.
See you all on Wednesday night.
Ken
I 'm asking that parents do a bit of homework for next Monday. Most parents like to show how proud they are of their kids and this is your opportunity to boast about your kid.
What I'm asking of each of you is to please write me a letter, email, essay, short novel about your son or daughter. I'm hoping that you'll be able to give me some insight into their special interests and talents. It would be nice to have these before Wednesday's bar b que if possible. It would really help me communication wise if I have emails for each of you so if you want to email the assignment that would be great.
Oh Yeah !The students have a Social studies assignement on page 5 for Monday and their Health cover page is due on Tuesday.
See you all on Wednesday night.
Ken
30 August 2008
Tuesday 02-09-2008
Welcome back to school !!
- I want you to get used to using this blog to find out what's going on and coming up for the students in class.
- Communication is very important to having a successful year but in order for it to be effective it must be two way. Parents please feel free to email me or contact me at school or home. That includes students as well.
- Your child have brought home an agenda today which has lots important information for you and your child. Take few minutes to go through it. It answers many questions gives a great overview of the coming year.
- As well I've sent a couple of business cards with the agenda, a calss schedule for you to keep at home so you'll know what's happening each day. The one card has my contact information and the other sums up my class rules.
- There are a number of important papers from the school that you should have a look at and review with your child.
- In Health the students are to complete a cover page on "Being Safe" for class next Tuesday.
23 June 2008
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER
Well you guys made it through grade five. I hope each of you has a restful, fun filled summer! I've enjoyed teaching each one of you this year and I know you'll do well in school next year. Just don't forget your old grade five teacher.
Oh by the way: NO HOMEWORK FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Oh by the way: NO HOMEWORK FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
01 May 2008
Thursday
Language Arts - students are to complete their writing assignment for class on Monday. Library day tomorrow so please bring in any books from home.
Social - Brochures on place inthe cordillera are due on Monday as well.
Science - Test on Chemistry Unit Friday May 9.
Social - Brochures on place inthe cordillera are due on Monday as well.
Science - Test on Chemistry Unit Friday May 9.
24 April 2008
Thursday
Language Arts - Students are working on alliteration poetry for the next few days. Library day tomorrow!
Math - Students are working with Tangram pieces to create interesting shapes.
Science - students are completing the classroom chemistry unit in the next week or so.
Social Studies - last web of the unit on the Cordillera to be finished for Friday. They have a brochure to be finished for next Friday as well. Assignment will be given to students tomorrow.
Math - Students are working with Tangram pieces to create interesting shapes.
Science - students are completing the classroom chemistry unit in the next week or so.
Social Studies - last web of the unit on the Cordillera to be finished for Friday. They have a brochure to be finished for next Friday as well. Assignment will be given to students tomorrow.
31 March 2008
Monday
Welcome back from your Easter break!!
Math - Complete Questions 1-12 on page 265 for class tomorrow.
Health - Bring some of the following to test for fat on Friday April 4:
Chocolate bar, apple, carrot, potato chips, cheddar cheese, bologna or sausage, cake, donut, bread, bagel, breakfast cereal.
Math - Complete Questions 1-12 on page 265 for class tomorrow.
Health - Bring some of the following to test for fat on Friday April 4:
Chocolate bar, apple, carrot, potato chips, cheddar cheese, bologna or sausage, cake, donut, bread, bagel, breakfast cereal.
11 March 2008
Monday
Language Arts - Some students have not turned in allof their work for Chapters 5-10 of Graffiti Ghoul.
Spelling Vocab Vitamins Chapters 5-10 this Friday.
Science - test on Weather tomorrow. Vocab test on Friday.
Math - Complete division questions assigned in class for tomorrow
Students are receiving the B-Smart program from our school resource officer starting today.
Arrow book orders are due Wednesday March 19th so that the order willbe in by early April.
Reminder of the Shamrock Festival at school this evening.
Spelling Vocab Vitamins Chapters 5-10 this Friday.
Science - test on Weather tomorrow. Vocab test on Friday.
Math - Complete division questions assigned in class for tomorrow
Students are receiving the B-Smart program from our school resource officer starting today.
Arrow book orders are due Wednesday March 19th so that the order willbe in by early April.
Reminder of the Shamrock Festival at school this evening.
08 March 2008
Friday
Language Arts - reminder that the response for chapters 5-10 must be handed in on Tuesday.
Math - Questions 1-9 on p149 to be in on Tuesday
Science Test on weather Wednesday Vocab test Friday
Enjoy your long weekend!
Math - Questions 1-9 on p149 to be in on Tuesday
Science Test on weather Wednesday Vocab test Friday
Enjoy your long weekend!
06 March 2008
Thursday
Language Arts Students be prepared to give their book talks tomorrow.
Our "artist in residency" performance with the students from Our Lady of Assumption will go tomorrow at 10:30.
Math - complete division questions 1-9 on page 149 for tomorrow.
Reminder that there is a Science test next Wednesday March 12 and students need to be preparing now.
Science: students are to complete the "comparing cities" Handout for next Tues March 11
Science Vocab Test
No School for students next Monday as staff are at a Spiritual Development day.
Our "artist in residency" performance with the students from Our Lady of Assumption will go tomorrow at 10:30.
Math - complete division questions 1-9 on page 149 for tomorrow.
Reminder that there is a Science test next Wednesday March 12 and students need to be preparing now.
Science: students are to complete the "comparing cities" Handout for next Tues March 11
Science Vocab Test
No School for students next Monday as staff are at a Spiritual Development day.
05 March 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - Students are well into their response to the next 5 Chapters of Graffiti Ghoul. Reminder that they are due after your long weekend March 11. Vocab Vitamins will be the spelling test on that day as well so make sure you practice those too.
Please bring library books to class for tomorrow
Math - Working on dividing 1 digit by two and three digit divisors. Even questions from 15-30 are due Thursday.
Science - Test on Weather for Wednesday March 12. Vocab test March
Reminder Bring a toques for their dance performance on Friday.
Please bring library books to class for tomorrow
Math - Working on dividing 1 digit by two and three digit divisors. Even questions from 15-30 are due Thursday.
Science - Test on Weather for Wednesday March 12. Vocab test March
Reminder Bring a toques for their dance performance on Friday.
28 February 2008
Thursday
I have to apologize that I have not put things up for the past few days as we have been busy with Video Conferencing and other things here at school.
Language Arts - Students are just about finished reading the next 5 chapters of Graffiti Ghoul. Students have some activities that they will have to finish in the next two weeks. Some class time will be provided.
instead of a book report this time I want the kids to do a book talk where they use at least 3 objects related to the story they have read and talk about their novel for 3 minutes. This is due next Friday March 7.
Math - Complete the second set of even numbered dividing questions for Friday. Test on Multiplication is set for Monday March 3.
Social Test has been moved to March 5th.
Language Arts - Students are just about finished reading the next 5 chapters of Graffiti Ghoul. Students have some activities that they will have to finish in the next two weeks. Some class time will be provided.
instead of a book report this time I want the kids to do a book talk where they use at least 3 objects related to the story they have read and talk about their novel for 3 minutes. This is due next Friday March 7.
Math - Complete the second set of even numbered dividing questions for Friday. Test on Multiplication is set for Monday March 3.
Social Test has been moved to March 5th.
25 February 2008
Monday
Welcome Back
Language Arts we continue to get ready for our great Read Aound the Planet on Wednesday. Keep practicing your lines and know the story well. Dress rehearsal goes tomorrow at 9:20 with the grade 6 class as the audience.
Math - Continuing to work on multiplication of two digit numbers. Some of you have to finish the work we took up today 16- 24. Have your parents look at it with you.
Social - Test on Chapter 3 Monday March 3.
Religion - bring small rocks for decorating tomorrow.
Arrow Orders to go out this Friday.
Language Arts we continue to get ready for our great Read Aound the Planet on Wednesday. Keep practicing your lines and know the story well. Dress rehearsal goes tomorrow at 9:20 with the grade 6 class as the audience.
Math - Continuing to work on multiplication of two digit numbers. Some of you have to finish the work we took up today 16- 24. Have your parents look at it with you.
Social - Test on Chapter 3 Monday March 3.
Religion - bring small rocks for decorating tomorrow.
Arrow Orders to go out this Friday.
15 February 2008
Friday
Language Arts - Please make sure you are ready for your dress rehearsal when we get back to school on Monday Feb 25. We are connecting on the 27th.
Math - Please complete the rest of the photocopied page to question 24.
Science - Vocab test on the first 4 pages of the glossary on Feb 29th.
The MS READATHON begins today so please read over the next week.
The skiing was awesome yesterday so thanks to Mr. Saler for organizing and arranging for such a great day. I think all of the students who went had a great time.
Enjoy your family day and the rest of the week off.
Math - Please complete the rest of the photocopied page to question 24.
Science - Vocab test on the first 4 pages of the glossary on Feb 29th.
The MS READATHON begins today so please read over the next week.
The skiing was awesome yesterday so thanks to Mr. Saler for organizing and arranging for such a great day. I think all of the students who went had a great time.
Enjoy your family day and the rest of the week off.
13 February 2008
Snowy Wednesday
Today was a day when we had students trickle in throughout the morning but most of them were there by the afternoon so we carried on as usual.
Language Arts - Reminder the Vocab Vitamins and the chapter 1-4 responses will be due Friday. We will fit in a Library class as well so bring in your books.
Math- Students are to complete up to question 15 by this Friday.
Science - We had a retest on the Vocab today. Those missing will have test on Friday.
Reminder the ski trip is tomorrow and the bus leaves at 6:30AM and is back by 5:00. Snow conditions should be great!
Arrow orders went out today for the March order.
Please have the forms back by Feb 29th
Language Arts - Reminder the Vocab Vitamins and the chapter 1-4 responses will be due Friday. We will fit in a Library class as well so bring in your books.
Math- Students are to complete up to question 15 by this Friday.
Science - We had a retest on the Vocab today. Those missing will have test on Friday.
Reminder the ski trip is tomorrow and the bus leaves at 6:30AM and is back by 5:00. Snow conditions should be great!
Arrow orders went out today for the March order.
Please have the forms back by Feb 29th
11 February 2008
Monday
Language Arts - Students are continuing to work on the assigned work from last week on the first 5 chapters of "Graffiti Ghoul".
Tomorrow's class will be dedicated to preparing for the Read Around the Planet with our partners from Texas on February 27th.
Math. Complete odd questions on page 75 from 13 -37.
Science Reminder of the vocabulary test tomorrow.
Social Read the last 2 pages of chapter 3.
Tomorrow's class will be dedicated to preparing for the Read Around the Planet with our partners from Texas on February 27th.
Math. Complete odd questions on page 75 from 13 -37.
Science Reminder of the vocabulary test tomorrow.
Social Read the last 2 pages of chapter 3.
08 February 2008
Friday
Language Arts
Students have a number of assignments that will be due next week. Please see the blog entries this week.
Science
Students are to complete the activity we started this week. Our next class is Tuesday.
Read chapter 5 of Graffiti Ghoul.
Students have a number of assignments that will be due next week. Please see the blog entries this week.
Science
Students are to complete the activity we started this week. Our next class is Tuesday.
Read chapter 5 of Graffiti Ghoul.
06 February 2008
Wednesday
Language Arts - We didn't get at much today as we were getting ready for the Ash Wednesday celebration. Students will have time to work on their assignments tomorrow. See yesterdays blog for details.
Reminder to see what you can find out about our partners in Katy Texas before tomorrow.
Social - Jot notes from text book pages 84 -85.
Science - We did some amazing creations to show how to measure the force and direction of wind speed today. they will need to be finished up tomorrow. Thanks to all parents who generously supplied us with materials.
Library day tomorrow. Please bring back books and have something to read at school.
Ski Forms please get them in.
Reminder to see what you can find out about our partners in Katy Texas before tomorrow.
Social - Jot notes from text book pages 84 -85.
Science - We did some amazing creations to show how to measure the force and direction of wind speed today. they will need to be finished up tomorrow. Thanks to all parents who generously supplied us with materials.
Library day tomorrow. Please bring back books and have something to read at school.
Ski Forms please get them in.
05 February 2008
Tuesday
Language Arts - While I was away yesterday students started on the novel Graffiti Ghoul and are working on the responses and Vocab Vitamins for next week.
Response to Chapters 1-4 due Friday Feb 15th
Students should have Vocab vitamins and at least one activity completed for this Friday Feb 8th.
They also need to tell by then which of the three activities they will be doing for the Response.
Vocab Vitamins are due Wednesday Feb 13
Science: Students are to bring materials for an activity tomorrow where thy will build instruments that can measure wind speed and direction.
Math - students are working on multiplication questions on page 67 of the handout.
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the grade 5s are leading the celebration in song and reading. Parents are most welcome to join us at the school. The service begins at 10:30.
Friday is the deadline for ski forms to be in. There is lots of snow up at Castle so the conditions should be great.
NEWS Our class is matched up with a school in Katy, Texas. We will be connecting via VC with them Wednesday February 27th. They will be sharing some of their work with us and we will be reading something to them and working through an activity together. I may want to record some of this for future use and teacher training so I look for permission forms to go home soon.
Response to Chapters 1-4 due Friday Feb 15th
Students should have Vocab vitamins and at least one activity completed for this Friday Feb 8th.
They also need to tell by then which of the three activities they will be doing for the Response.
Vocab Vitamins are due Wednesday Feb 13
Science: Students are to bring materials for an activity tomorrow where thy will build instruments that can measure wind speed and direction.
Math - students are working on multiplication questions on page 67 of the handout.
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the grade 5s are leading the celebration in song and reading. Parents are most welcome to join us at the school. The service begins at 10:30.
Friday is the deadline for ski forms to be in. There is lots of snow up at Castle so the conditions should be great.
NEWS Our class is matched up with a school in Katy, Texas. We will be connecting via VC with them Wednesday February 27th. They will be sharing some of their work with us and we will be reading something to them and working through an activity together. I may want to record some of this for future use and teacher training so I look for permission forms to go home soon.
01 February 2008
Friday
Lang Arts - We started our novel study "The Mystery of the Graffiti Ghoul" today. Students were given a list of "Vocab Vitamins" that will be their language focus for the next few weeks. They have an assignment TO WRITE A SENTENCE SHOWING THE MEANING OF EACHE WORD ON THE LIST AND TO TELL WHAT PART OF SPEECH (NOUN, VERB, ADVERB, OR ADJECTIVE due Wednesday February 13th.
Spelling test on these words will be on Friday Feb 15th.
They also should choose their novel for reading response by next Friday. The response will be due Friday February 29th so the sooner they get the reading done the more time they will have to complete the project. The project list will be out next week.
Math - Students are to complete to question 25 on the worksheet. They must show their work on a piece of loose-leaf paper to be stored in their binder.
MATH TEST ON MONDAY.
Spelling test on these words will be on Friday Feb 15th.
They also should choose their novel for reading response by next Friday. The response will be due Friday February 29th so the sooner they get the reading done the more time they will have to complete the project. The project list will be out next week.
Math - Students are to complete to question 25 on the worksheet. They must show their work on a piece of loose-leaf paper to be stored in their binder.
MATH TEST ON MONDAY.
31 January 2008
Thursday
Lang Arts- Students were to have the bookmark assignment complete for today. Some mised some of our fun activities today to catch up on work that should have been done for today.
Math Students are to complete to Question 10 on the sheet provided. Test on time measurement next Monday.
Science - Students received their test on Electricity and Magnetism back today.
Social - We are continuing on the the study of the Great Lakes Region.
Tomorrow weather permitting we will have a sled day outside during PE so students are to come prepared for the weather and bring a sled or carpet to slide on.
Arrow orders are to be in on Friday and we will be going to the library so bring back your books.
Math Students are to complete to Question 10 on the sheet provided. Test on time measurement next Monday.
Science - Students received their test on Electricity and Magnetism back today.
Social - We are continuing on the the study of the Great Lakes Region.
Tomorrow weather permitting we will have a sled day outside during PE so students are to come prepared for the weather and bring a sled or carpet to slide on.
Arrow orders are to be in on Friday and we will be going to the library so bring back your books.
30 January 2008
Wednesday
Lang Arts- students are to write a few ideas about what the novel "The Mystery of the Graffiti Ghoul" might be about. Probably at least 4 to five good sentences.
Bookmark responses are due tomorrow. No students have asked for special arrangements so I expect them all to be in on time.
Social Studies - Students are to write notes on pages 72 -79.
MATH - Complete the booklet on telling time.
****** Note a test on Time will be on Monday February 4th.
SCIENCE - no homework this evening.
Ski Trip forms are out so please fill them out and get them back as soon as possible.
Arrow orders are due this Friday.
Bookmark responses are due tomorrow. No students have asked for special arrangements so I expect them all to be in on time.
Social Studies - Students are to write notes on pages 72 -79.
MATH - Complete the booklet on telling time.
****** Note a test on Time will be on Monday February 4th.
SCIENCE - no homework this evening.
Ski Trip forms are out so please fill them out and get them back as soon as possible.
Arrow orders are due this Friday.
25 January 2008
Friday
Language Arts
Poem as a movie/game/TV character must be in by Jan 30th
Bookmark response due Jan 31st
**********Announcements********************
High School Musical January 28th
No School Jan 29th
Arrow Orders due Friday Feb. 1st
Math - students have completed their miniature homes and are recording measurements. They will show their work next Friday.
Science - Test on electricity completed yesterday. Starting weather next so they will be recording temperature and watching weather forecasts for the next few weeks. Please help them with this.
Title page for weather is due next Friday Feb 1st. No more class time will provided.
Poem as a movie/game/TV character must be in by Jan 30th
Bookmark response due Jan 31st
**********Announcements********************
High School Musical January 28th
No School Jan 29th
Arrow Orders due Friday Feb. 1st
Math - students have completed their miniature homes and are recording measurements. They will show their work next Friday.
Science - Test on electricity completed yesterday. Starting weather next so they will be recording temperature and watching weather forecasts for the next few weeks. Please help them with this.
Title page for weather is due next Friday Feb 1st. No more class time will provided.
21 January 2008
monday
Language Arts - spelling unit 15 due Friday Obs. P 2,3,4,5; Dis P 1; Exp P 1, 2(write out) Ch W W 1,4,7
Students are writing a poem about what it would be like to be a character in a movie, tv show or video game We are at the idea stage.
Social Studies - started Chapter 3 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowland Test on Wednesday
Math Complete to the end of page 205 for class tomorrow.
Students are writing a poem about what it would be like to be a character in a movie, tv show or video game We are at the idea stage.
Social Studies - started Chapter 3 Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowland Test on Wednesday
Math Complete to the end of page 205 for class tomorrow.
17 January 2008
thursday
Language Arts - tomorrow students must tell me which book they plan to use for their bookmark response at the end of the month. Students will also be completing a writing assignment that we started today. "Why freedom is important to me."
Spelling Unit 13 test tomorrow.
Math - test on measurement today. Tomorrow is the last day students will hve class time to work on their interesting miniature houses.
Science - Students have a review sheet for their test next week. Next Thursday.
Social Studies - Review sheets are with the students and the test is scheduled for next Wednesday.
Reminder tomorrow is the last day for Arrow orders.
Phys. Ed. Students must have a pair of shoes for gym use only. Street shoes can not be used in the Gym. Please make sure you have a pair at school.
Spelling Unit 13 test tomorrow.
Math - test on measurement today. Tomorrow is the last day students will hve class time to work on their interesting miniature houses.
Science - Students have a review sheet for their test next week. Next Thursday.
Social Studies - Review sheets are with the students and the test is scheduled for next Wednesday.
Reminder tomorrow is the last day for Arrow orders.
Phys. Ed. Students must have a pair of shoes for gym use only. Street shoes can not be used in the Gym. Please make sure you have a pair at school.
16 January 2008
wednesday
Language Arts - Complete T-chart on Freedom for class tomorrow.
Reminder tomorrow is library day. Please return any overdue books you may have.
Math- Test tomorrow. Complete the first 2 pages of the new booklet.
Science - Test next Thursday Jan 24th
Social Studies - Chapter 2 Test Wednesday Jan 23 Use your books and notes to study.
Reminder tomorrow is library day. Please return any overdue books you may have.
Math- Test tomorrow. Complete the first 2 pages of the new booklet.
Science - Test next Thursday Jan 24th
Social Studies - Chapter 2 Test Wednesday Jan 23 Use your books and notes to study.
15 January 2008
tuesday
Language Arts - Students have their book mark assignemts for the end of the month to use as a checklist. Students are to have their reading books in school so if they have extra time there is something to read.
Math - corrected the review sheet for the test on Thursday. Please study.
Science - students worked on electromagnetic experiment today. We will review the results tomorrow. Test will be next Wednesday.
Social Studies - Speeches are due for tomorrow.
Math - corrected the review sheet for the test on Thursday. Please study.
Science - students worked on electromagnetic experiment today. We will review the results tomorrow. Test will be next Wednesday.
Social Studies - Speeches are due for tomorrow.
14 January 2008
monday
Language Arts - Spelling Unit 14 for Friday Obs P #2,3 Dis P 1, Exp P. #2, Ch. W.W. #1, 3(bonus- your choice), 4 due this Friday January 18.
Arrow Orders are due this Friday as well.
Students will be getting their Reading response assignments tomorrow. They will be due on Thursday January 31st. I hope you have all been reading over the holidays.
Social Studies- Students will be presenting a speech onthe closure of the "Atlantic Cod Fishery" on Wednesday. They have their books and may need the internet for a bit of research.
Math - Students have a test scheduled for Thursday of this week.
Arrow Orders are due this Friday as well.
Students will be getting their Reading response assignments tomorrow. They will be due on Thursday January 31st. I hope you have all been reading over the holidays.
Social Studies- Students will be presenting a speech onthe closure of the "Atlantic Cod Fishery" on Wednesday. They have their books and may need the internet for a bit of research.
Math - Students have a test scheduled for Thursday of this week.
09 January 2008
wednesday
Language Arts - Spelling is due for Friday so please don't leave it to the last minute.
Math - complete the rest of the booklet on measurement for tomorrow.
Science- students will be creating circuits on the computer during class tomorrow.
Please bring your library books to school for class tomorrow as we will be going to the library to take out new books.
Tomorrow we will be attending mass at St. Ambrose and Fr. Wilburt will be joining us period 3 to talk to the class.
Math - complete the rest of the booklet on measurement for tomorrow.
Science- students will be creating circuits on the computer during class tomorrow.
Please bring your library books to school for class tomorrow as we will be going to the library to take out new books.
Tomorrow we will be attending mass at St. Ambrose and Fr. Wilburt will be joining us period 3 to talk to the class.
08 January 2008
tuesday
Language Arts
Students are looking at pictures form a story we are going to read and are making inferences based on what they see. You may want to look over them with your child tonight.
Spelling Unit 13 is due this Friday so check the agenda fro yesterday for the assignment.
Science - We are continuing our unit on electricity
Math- Students are to complete to the end of page 176 for class tomorrow.
Remember to read for at least 20 minutes each night.
Students are looking at pictures form a story we are going to read and are making inferences based on what they see. You may want to look over them with your child tonight.
Spelling Unit 13 is due this Friday so check the agenda fro yesterday for the assignment.
Science - We are continuing our unit on electricity
Math- Students are to complete to the end of page 176 for class tomorrow.
Remember to read for at least 20 minutes each night.
06 January 2008
sunday Jan 6
Welcome back to school!
I hope each of you had a restful and blessed holiday. I certainly enjoyed my break but we have to return to the business of learning tomorrow. I hope you all had a chance to see our first attempt at the movie business. Again thank you for allowing us to use your cameras. We hope to follow up with a more polished effort on our next project.
Parents please make sure your child has the supplies they need as by now rulers may missing pens and pencils. Just check with your child to make sure they have what they need at school.
Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
I hope each of you had a restful and blessed holiday. I certainly enjoyed my break but we have to return to the business of learning tomorrow. I hope you all had a chance to see our first attempt at the movie business. Again thank you for allowing us to use your cameras. We hope to follow up with a more polished effort on our next project.
Parents please make sure your child has the supplies they need as by now rulers may missing pens and pencils. Just check with your child to make sure they have what they need at school.
Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
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