INFO-Five

French 5

2009-11-13T09:02:00.002-07:00

Bonjour,

We are bringing a close to our unit on My Classroom a unit test test on Wednesday November 18, 2009. On Tuesday we will be having a review period. Students will be given the option to write the test using Smart Response Technology. Each student, if he or she chooses, will receive a Senteo to take their test. This is a handheld devise that allows students to input their responses to multiple choice, true or false, yes or no, or numerical response questions. The Senteo offers students instant feedback on their assessment. Each student also has the choice to fill in their responses with the traditional paper style as well.

For more information on Senteo and Smart Response please visit this website:

http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Response/SMART+Response/default.htm

Merci à tous,

Monsieur Pivert

Math

2009-09-24T09:44:00.002-06:00

We're focusing on the 2 and 4 times table. The next one we'll work on is the 8's. We'll review the idea of doubling. We've also reviewed the basic addition facts. Short practice sessions on the basic facts still help at this level.

Once a week they get a review sheet. It is always given on Friday and is due on the following Wednesday.

We're also working with place value and doing things with big numbers. They need to be able to work with numbers up to 1 000 000.

test

2009-07-14T01:14:00.001-06:00

just trying this out from my igoogle page

Final Thoughts

2009-06-25T15:25:00.001-06:00

Dear Parents and students,

I want thank all of you for what has been a very special year for me. As I leave for this place that has been my second home for the last 11 years I have mixed emotions much like the students who are leaving one grade and moving to the next one. I have many questions such as: What will it be like not be around all these great people every day? How will I feel when the new year starts not going into my grade 5 classroom? and many others but I know that just like the students I teach must go on and learn and try new things I too need to take on this new challenge.

I am looking forward to a wonderful summer of travel, lots of running, time in the coulees taking pictures and spending time with family.

Of course you will always be part of my family and I will come and see you next year from time time and if God wants me to return to St. Joseph's the following year I will gratefully come home.

May God Bless you all this summer and next year!

Ken Hakstol

Year end

2009-06-18T14:52:00.004-06:00

Hello

I'm copying the text of a letter that will be going home with students tonight!

June 19, 2009

Dear Parents,

On Tuesday, June 23 the grade 5 students will be cleaning out their desks, lockers and classroom storage area taking their belongings home for the year. As this always involves a lot of "stuff" please make sure that they have enough bags or backpacks. If it's possible it might be a very good idea to pick them up at school that day. Riding a bike and carrying everything could be very dangerous.

The grade 5 class will be having a "Last Day of School Fun Day" Thursday, June 26th. This will be a day of fun with outdoor activities, weather permitting, and a chance to enjoy some time as a class as the school year draws to a close. In the morning is fly some kites and/or play some kickball. I have a few kites that students can fly in groups but if students want to bring flyers from home that would be fine. I will be bar-b-cueing hot dogs and providing drinks for the kids at lunch that day so you won't need to pack a lunch. Mrs. Mullin and her committee of helpers (thank-you so much for everything this year) may contact you to provide some treats for the afternoon. We will be enjoying a film until about 2:30 when I will give out report cards and placement certificates.

On a personal note it has been my privilege to teach these wonderful children of yours this past year. They truly are a great example of "community" for the school and the world. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be their teacher. As I take on a new challenge for next year, as I will not be at St. Joseph's, I know I will miss seeing these students as they go through grade 6. My wish is for the students and you to have a wonderful, restful, summer and come back refreshed for what I am sure will be another amazing year.

Kind regards,

Ken Hakstol

Band Homework for April 29

2009-04-27T15:16:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone,

Here is the homework for Wednesday, April 29:

1. Fire Caves - please practise measures 9 - 36 with accents and staccatos (short notes with dots over them)
2. Pageantry for Band - please try to learn the notes for measures 1 to 12.

Also, Dr. David Renter from the U of L was the saxophone clinician for our headstart clinic back in September. He's got a great website that you can hear him playing and his compositions. I've attached the link so have a look and have a listen!

Miss Christie

Math April 20

2009-04-20T14:39:00.000-06:00

Finish R 177 &178 for tomorrow.

Math April 9

2009-04-09T14:58:00.000-06:00

Do the measurements on R184

Tuesday

2009-03-31T11:10:00.002-06:00

Office- Some of the the students have had trouble working on Language Arts Assignments at home because they do not have the Microsoft Office on their home computer. A simple economic solution is to use the free Open Office program. I have included a link on the right which will allow you to save the program to your computer and should work fine.

Friday

2009-03-27T10:56:00.002-06:00

Language Arts - Students have a Mystery story to complete for April 9th. Use Edmodo to edit and comment on your work.

Reminder Arrow Orders should be in Next week so maybe we can get the books before Easter.

wednesday

2009-03-25T15:01:00.002-06:00

Language Arts - students are to complete their to responses to chapters 6,7 and 8 on the Graffiti Ghoul for tomorrow. Log in to edmodo and post your reply.

Our Friends from St. Martha will join us on edmodo and we will have a chance to get to know some students form another school.

We presented our Jonas and the whale skits to the grade 5s at St. Martha's today.

Math March 25

2009-03-25T13:36:00.000-06:00

Finish math venn diagrams.
Test on Friday

Wednesday

2009-03-18T15:12:00.002-06:00

Language arts - Well we're moving on to the next in the Marty Chan series "Mystery of the Graffiti Ghoul. Students should have the first three chapters and have responded to them on the Edmodo blog. See the link on the right.

Tomorrow is the Feast of St. Joseph so we will be at mass tomorrow AM and enjoy our Loonie Toonie lunch at noon.

Friday morning the students will be receiving a presentation on the safe use of All Terrain Vehicles from Mr. Don Peters.

Monday

2009-03-09T09:49:00.002-06:00

Language Arts - Students have completed "The Mystery of the Frozen Brains" and the film editors will be working hard this week to get the films looking the way they want. In the meantime we are going to start another novel by Marty Chan " "The Mystery of the Graffiti Ghoul.

I have set up a secure collaboration site for students to safely post their work. They can access assignments turn them in and share ideas and thoughts. Please have them show you.

The site is: http:// edmodo.com

Thursday

2009-03-05T14:11:00.003-07:00

Language Arts - Well I haven't posted here in awhile as students have been avery busy working on creating new endings for the story. Now they are experiencing first hand the challenges and joys of movie making.

Health - Our Power For Bones project is under way. Students are encouraged to go online and take the web challenges each week. Today they will be coming home with skipping ropes to help them strengthen their bones.

For next week's class on Tuesday please complete the second worksheet.

Math March 4

2009-03-04T14:28:00.001-07:00

math test on decimals

math March 3

2009-03-03T12:58:00.001-07:00

Work on REview of decimals. Test Thurs.

Math March 2

2009-03-02T11:32:00.001-07:00

Assignment on division.

Math Feb. 25

2009-02-25T15:16:00.001-07:00

Multiplying decimals. In the booklet the 1st column on the first two multiplication pages.

Tuesday

2009-02-24T14:34:00.002-07:00

Language Arts - Students are now working in groups on making a combined script screenplay for their endings for the story. We are also getting ready for the Ash Wednesday celebration tomorrow afternoon.

Cupcake sale Thursday - grade 5 class to bring goodies

Math Feb. 23

2009-02-23T13:30:00.001-07:00

Tests were handed back from before the break.
Addition questions in new booklet on adding decimals due for tomorrow.

Math Feb. 11

2009-02-11T10:55:00.000-07:00

Math test tomorrow on add, subtract, mult and divide.
Review skills due.

Math Feb. 9

2009-02-09T13:39:00.000-07:00

We'll review add, subtract, mult and divide, Tue and Wed. Test is on Thurs.

Social Brochures and Science Quiz

2009-02-09T11:09:00.002-07:00

The Science quiz has been sent home, parents please sign and return to school. There will be a retest for students on Wednesday at lunch for those who would like. Students also recieved their social brochure assignments back today, parents please sign and return to school. Students always have the option to redo their assignments if either parent or student is unhappy with the mark.
Mrs. Friesen

Sunday

2009-02-08T09:04:00.004-07:00

Special Edition - I don't usually post on Sunday but next week Mrs. Friesen and I are beginning a new Health unit that I registered the class for last summer. See the letter below. I will be adding the link to the blog on Tuesday so that students may work on this at home as well.

Dear Parents,

Over the next couple of months, your child is going to be participating in an innovative, educational program called Power4Bones. Power4Bones teaches students in Grade 5 about bone health and encourages them to take care of their bones through nutrition and physical activity. It responds to research that shows Alberta kids aren’t eating well enough, or getting enough physical activity, to keep their bones strong. Having good bone health habits now may reduce kids’ immediate risk of fractures and their longterm risk of osteoporosis. In fact, some experts call osteoporosis a kids’ disease with long-term consequences. Beyond health, the program is an excellent education tool for students to apply and further develop their language, communication and technology skills. Power4Bones is fun, stimulating and designed to make learning meaningful for Grade 5 students. I hope you and you child will benefit from the program and that you will extend it to the whole family.

Sincerely,

Mr. Hakstol

Friday

2009-02-06T14:04:00.003-07:00

Language Arts - Students are working on writing endings for "The Mystery of the Frozen Brains". They should be done a final copy for class on Thursday February 12th.

Religion: We will be working on our skits for the next few classes. I have the link for Father Catfish's weekly sermons on the blog. Please enjoy.

Valentine's Party will be next Friday. If its your turn one of the parent helpers will be in touch.

Math Feb. 5

2009-02-05T15:20:00.000-07:00

R 107 & 108 due for Monday.
New review skills given out tomorrow.

Thursday

2009-02-05T13:35:00.002-07:00

Language Arts - Reminder that tomorrow is our Spelling Test. Tomorrow we begin our project to write the ending to the story "The Mystery of the Frozen Brains" Students will be doing a video project of their work for the end of the month.

I'm still waiting for some signed papers for Language Arts and Science.

Arrow book orders are due this Friday.

Check out the new link to the Father Catfish videos. His sermons and entertaining and challenging for all.

Math Feb. 4

2009-02-04T10:56:00.001-07:00

R 104 & 106 for tomorrow.
Review skills due.

Math Feb. 3

2009-02-03T14:48:00.000-07:00

Division R 102 & 103

Monday

2009-02-02T15:14:00.004-07:00

Language Arts - Students will be working on writing different endings for some famous fairy tales and fables this week in preparation for their final assignment from the Frozen Brains novel.
Reminder letters to and from a character in the novel is due for Wednesday and the spelling test is on Friday.

Arrow orders must be in by then as well.

Math Feb. 2

2009-02-02T11:28:00.001-07:00

Working on division with remainder.
R101 and posssibly R102 for homework.

Canadian Shield Brochures due Tuesday

2009-01-30T14:07:00.002-07:00

Just a reminder that the grade 5 social studies brochures on the Canadian Shield will be due on Tuesday. The class will have periods 3 &4 on Monday to finish on the computers. After that everyone's brochures will be printed and students will have to do whatever they didn't finish by hand.

In addition, the students had a science quiz today and overall the class did very well, the test will be handed back on Tuesday. Any students wishing will have the opportunity to write a re-test.

Have a good weekend

Friday

2009-01-30T14:01:00.004-07:00

Language Arts - We've completed Spelling Idol V and it was the best one ever so the students are really getting good at performing their words, working in groups to accomplish a goal.

Their spelling test is this Friday February 5.
The students have a letter from the Frozen Brains novel to write that is due on Wednesday.

I have favour to ask: As final project to the Frozen Brains novel I'm going to ask the students to create their own endings to the story in film format. The school has only one usable mni-video camera so I'm going to ask if you have a digital video camera at home that you consider allowing us to use it to film the students work.

Please have the Arrow book orders in by next Friday.

Allow me to introduce myself

2009-01-26T16:30:00.002-07:00

Dear Parents and Guardians,

My name is Caitlyn Friesen and I have the priveledge of teaching your child for the next few months. I am an intern teacher completing my final teaching practicum, PSIII. I have been teaching at St. Josephs for about three weeks now and I have been having an absolutely wonderful time getting to know all of the students. In Grade 5 I have been teaching Science, Social Studies and Health. In Science we are learning about simple chemistry and mixtures. We have been having a great time experimenting with mixing different liquids and solids. In Social Studies we are currently learning about the Canadian Shield, this is fitting because I grew up in Canadian Shield. The students are creating brochures for their own imaginative camp held in the Canadian Shield. The brochures include different information about the areas as well as the students are able to invent their own adventure camp such as a hunting camp, cross-country sking or nature camp. In Health the class is working in groups to create information pamphletes they will give to the grade four class about how to live and eat healthy. I have thourougly enjoyed these last three weeks and I have found the grade 5 class to be a joy. I look forward to meeting each of you and working with you in the future. If you have any questions or concerns about anything please feel free to contact me over either at the school, on the phone or over email: caitlyn.friesen@holyspirit.ab.ca. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to teach your children.
Caitlyn Friesen

Science Quiz Friday

2009-01-26T16:25:00.003-07:00

Hello Parents,

The grade fives will be having a Science Test on Friday, January 30th. I've sent out a review sheet, but just in case it doesn't reach you I am also posting the information here.
We will be reviewing this information on Thursday.

Science Quiz Study Sheet: Mixtures of Solids and Liquids (Friday, January 30th)

You should study all of the experiments that we have covered in science class so far:
· Sweet & Sour Experiment (mixing lemon juice, sugar and water)
· Mixing Liquids (mixing liquids together)
· Liquid Layers (demonstration done by Mrs. Friesen)
· Designing a Fair Test (dissolving a lifesaver)
· Solution to Recovery 1&2 (mixing liquids and solids)

Definitions to know:
Mixture: a number of pure substances brought together, the molecules or atoms are different
Pure substance: all of the atoms or molecules are the same. Example/ gold, pure water, salt
Solution: a homogeneous (even) mixture in which the molecules are evenly dispersed. Example/ when sugar dissolves in water and you can no longer see it.
Suspension: A heterogeneous (uneven) mixture in which the molecules are unevenly dispersed, very small particles of a solid remain suspended without dissolving. Example/ when we mixed corn starch in water and the cornstarch eventually sank to the bottom.

There are 3 ways (covered in class) of separating solids and liquids:
1. Filter - when a mixture forms a suspension it can be poured into a filtering system. The water will pass through the filter but the insoluble(won’t dissolve) substance will collect on the filter
2. Evaporating - when a mixture forms a suspension or solutions, the solid can be recovered by evaporating the water. The water is lost into the air as it evaporates while the solid remains behind forming a residue
3. Decanting - when a mixture forms a suspension the solid can be recovered by allowing it to settle to the bottom and then pouring off the water and letting the wet residue dry out.

There are 4 ways (covered in class) of separating solids:
1. Sieve - various gauges of sieves can be used to separate different sizes of solid particles
2. Magnets - magnetic substances can be separated from non-magnetic substances
3. Wind - lighter substances that can be moved by a light breeze can be separated from heavier substances that fall straight down
4. Water - floating materials can be separated from materials that sink in water

Scientific Method:
1. Question (what will happen if…?)
2. Hypothesis (make an educated guess of what you think will happen)
3. Materials (what will you need?)
4. Procedure (how will you carry out the experiment?)
5. Observations (what happened?)
6. Inference/ Conclusion (why did it happen that way?)

Questions:
· Why is it important that scientist follow the scientific method?
· How many variables (temperature of the water, liquid) are scientists allowed to change in an experiment?
· Why is it important that scientists share their research and experiments with other scientists?

Grade 5 Band for the week of Jan. 26

2009-01-26T15:14:00.003-07:00

Hello everyone,

Because of our professional development day, I won't be seeing the Gr. 5 band until next Monday. I thought I'd update you on what they need to work on over the week:

1. No. 43, 46 49 in their books
2. There will be a test on the "7 note scale" on Monday
3. Slip and Slide, measures 9 to 17
4. Popcorn Prelude, measures 5 to 13

Each band class, I ask the students to indicate whether or not they have practised and I've noticed a trend lately that shows that some are following behind. I'll do whatever I can to encourage them to get their instruments and to help them here at school. I would ask parents to encourage their child to attempt even 10 minutes a day. Thanks for your support!

Ms. Christie

Math Jan 26

2009-01-26T14:48:00.001-07:00

No math today. We'll start division and mark the multiplication homework on Thurs.

Math Jan 21

2009-01-21T10:51:00.000-07:00

Double digit multiplication & word problems.
R87 due tomorrow.
Review Skills due tomorrow.

Tuesday

2009-01-20T17:03:00.003-07:00

Hello from Mr. Hakstol.

First I want to tell you I am fine and if all goes well I should be back before the end of the week.

Some of you are probably wondering about the kayaking this Saturday. It's still on and hopefully all of you who brought back your forms will be there. I'm hoping that students will be able to arrange for transportation to and from Lethbridge. Of course I will be at the pool to watch and keep things organized.

Here's the itinerary for this saturday January 24th .

9:45 - Be at the Fritz Sick Pool 420-11th Street South by so you can get changed and ready.
10:00 - 12:00 noon - Instruction from High Level Canoes and Kayaks.
12:45 - As Montana's is still closed I've arranged for us to go to Streatside Eatery 317-8th Street South for lunch. They very generously will honour your Montana's minutes for a free meal. Sorry parents but you'll have to pay for your own lunch.
1:30 - Students are free to go.

Math Jan 20-1

2009-01-20T15:10:00.001-07:00

R86 is homework.

Math Jan 20

2009-01-20T13:48:00.000-07:00

Review skills due Thurs.

In class we're working on multiplying. I've shown them 2 different ways. They can use what works best for them.

Band - January 12

2009-01-12T15:17:00.002-07:00

This week, the Grade 5 Band is working on the first 8 measures of "Slip and Slide" and are also asked to take a look at the beginning of "Popcorn Prelude". These two songs are going to be played for the festival in late March (exact time and date to be announced).

Wednesday, January 14 is a "medal" day so students can choose medal songs to play for me to be marked off on their charts. These are forms of testing.

Students and parents are reminded that they are expected to practise the assigned songs and to record their practising by moving their practise picks at the beginning of each class.

Math Jan 9

2009-01-09T13:49:00.000-07:00

Worked on review skills. Due on Thurs.
Math unit test on Tues.

Math Jan 8

2009-01-08T14:48:00.001-07:00

Finish booklet 6 by Monday. Test on Tuesday Jan. 13th.
Tomorrow we do review skills. They are due next Thursday.

Thursday

2009-01-08T14:30:00.003-07:00

Language Arts - As stated yesterday we are working on writing those stories so the kids will have some stories to show you.
Spelling Idol V is under way and students are planning a beginning to formulate plans for the project.
Social - Chapter 4 test on Monday don't forget to review your Amazing Race Questions and the webs you made on Wednesday. License plates will be due on Monday as well.

Wednesday

2009-01-07T15:08:00.003-07:00

Welcome back to school. I've been remiss in getting info out but now that we're into the swing of things I will begin posting regularly again.

Language Arts - Students are working on a story where they are emphasizing the use of descriptive vocabulary to communicate their ideas. I'm looking for a good draft from all of the students by Monday Jan 12.
We are continuing to read the novel "Mystery of the Frozen Brains" so students may be doing a bit of detective work around the house soon.
Spelling Idol V begins tomorrow

Social - Test on Chapter 4 is scheduled for Monday Jan 12th.

Notes and Reminders

Permission slips for the Kyaking field trip should be in by this Friday.
Ski trip forms are out today and please get those in quickly.
Arrow Book Orders will be due in on the 16th of January.

A big welcome to Mrs. Friesen from the University of Lethbridge who will be teaching Science and Social to the grade fives.

Math Jan 6

2009-01-06T15:14:00.001-07:00

Finish I chart question.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-19T12:04:00.001-07:00

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.

Wednesday

2008-12-17T14:49:00.003-07:00

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.

Math Dec. 16-2

2008-12-16T15:17:00.000-07:00

We'll continue the math tomorrow. I didn't send it for homework after all.

Tuesday

2008-12-16T15:03:00.003-07:00

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.

math Dec. 16

2008-12-16T14:25:00.002-07:00

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.

Math Dec. 15

2008-12-15T13:15:00.002-07:00

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.

Wednesday

2008-12-10T16:20:00.002-07:00

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.

Monday

2008-12-08T22:40:00.003-07:00

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

Math Dec. 8

2008-12-08T16:34:00.000-07:00

Starting Factors tomorrow.
Review test on Friday.
Review skills due Thursday.

Friday

2008-12-05T13:00:00.003-07:00

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.

Math Dec. 4

2008-12-04T14:42:00.002-07:00

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

math Dec. 2

2008-12-02T14:30:00.000-07:00

R 51 and maybe R.52

Tuesday

2008-12-02T13:45:00.003-07:00

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

Cod Fishery Debate and Speech
Story on the Rescue of the Amphion
Create a Web - see bottom of page 62 for instructions

Class time will be allotted to complete the work!

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.

Monday

2008-12-01T14:15:00.002-07:00

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.

Math Nov. 28

2008-11-28T13:38:00.000-07:00

Finish to 155 in multiples booklet.
Review #11 handed out.

Friday

2008-11-28T13:08:00.002-07:00

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.

Thursday

2008-11-27T15:00:00.002-07:00

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.

Math Nov. 27

2008-11-27T14:54:00.002-07:00

In multiples booklet finish up to end of p. 155.
Review Skills #11 is going to be handed out and worked on tomorrow.

Math Nov. 27

2008-11-27T09:27:00.001-07:00

We are finishing the multiples booklet today.
Students need to know the rules and be able to apply them.
Expect a test Tuesday.

Wednesday

2008-11-26T10:53:00.002-07:00

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.

Tuesday

2008-11-25T15:00:00.001-07:00

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.

Monday

2008-11-24T20:00:00.000-07:00

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.

Math Nov. 24

2008-11-24T13:39:00.001-07:00

Worked on the rule for the multiples of three.
Started multiples of 4. Finish the page on the multiples of 4 for tomorrow.

Math Nov. 21

2008-11-21T13:43:00.001-07:00

Math quiz on Equivalence chart. They will get it back on Monday.
Review#9 given back. Corrections due.
Review #10 due Thurs.

Friday

2008-11-21T13:30:00.000-07:00

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.

Thursday

2008-11-20T11:40:00.002-07:00

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.

Wednesday

2008-11-19T17:47:00.002-07:00

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.

Math Nov. 19

2008-11-19T15:01:00.001-07:00

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.

Tuesday

2008-11-18T16:44:00.000-07:00

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.

Math Nov. 18

2008-11-18T13:36:00.002-07:00

Quiz Friday on their equivalence chart. They will also get a new review.
We're starting a new section on multiples.

Nov. 17 - Band

2008-11-17T15:18:00.002-07:00

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!

Monday

2008-11-17T14:30:00.001-07:00

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.

Math Nov. 13-2

2008-11-13T14:40:00.000-07:00

Math test on ordering fractions and decimals will be tomorrow. They will also do corrections for basic skills.

Math Nov. 13

2008-11-13T09:47:00.002-07:00

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.

Monday

2008-11-12T16:36:00.002-07:00

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.

Math Nov. 12

2008-11-12T15:00:00.001-07:00

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

Math Nov. 6

2008-11-06T14:34:00.001-07:00

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.

Math Nov. 5-2

2008-11-05T10:57:00.000-07:00

R-41 due tomorrow.

Math Nov. 5

2008-11-05T09:08:00.001-07:00

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.

Tuesday

2008-11-04T14:58:00.002-07:00

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.

Monday

2008-11-03T14:46:00.003-07:00

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

Math Oct. 30

2008-10-30T15:13:00.000-06:00

Single worksheet due.
p.R-38 due for next class.

Thursday

2008-10-30T14:59:00.001-06:00

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.

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.

Math Oct. 28

2008-10-28T13:23:00.002-06:00

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

Monday

2008-10-27T12:47:00.002-06:00

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.

Thursday

2008-10-23T10:59:00.002-06:00

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.

Wednesday

2008-10-22T12:44:00.002-06:00

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.

Math Oct. 22

2008-10-22T11:07:00.002-06:00

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.

Math Oct. 21

2008-10-21T13:05:00.000-06:00

mini booklet in equivalent fractions finish up to p. 205

October 29 Concert

2008-10-21T13:02:00.002-06:00

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

math Oct. 17

2008-10-17T11:19:00.001-06:00

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.

Wednesday

2008-10-15T13:04:00.002-06:00

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!