Thursday!

Hello families,

As I make way my from St. Francis I would like all of you to know that your children are in good hands with their new teacher Mrs. Malowany. She has a blog as well and here is her address http://radiatejoy.weebly.com/ 

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math 96to97 1to7
• Gr.5 Math pg.86to87 1,2,3,5,7,8
• Halloween celebration tomorrow. Please bring a plastic grocery bag and a treat to eat.

Wishing for Warmer Wednesdays!

Hello Families,

I hope everyone found their winter parkas, mitts, and toques! It is getting colder and colder these days; please make sure your children are dressed for the weather.

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math Pg.92to93 2to7
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 82to83 1,2,5,7,9,10
• Start making your science study notes. You will have a test soon on the Human Body
• Swimming November 6th
• Please get your AR goals!

Tuesday!

Hello Families!

I hope you found somewhere to keep warm and dry today!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math pg.88to89 1,2,3,4,6,8
• Gr.5 Math Pg.78-79 1,2,5,7,8,9
• Science sheets due tomorrow.
• Grade 4 parents please see note from St. Cecilia
• All families please see fundraising note
• Please bring a plastic grocery bag for Halloween treats Friday

Mellow Monday!

Hello Families!

I hope you all enjoyed the weekend and rested up; this weekend is Halloween so it will be a fun filled weekend for all!.

Please see the notes that came home today as they are very important.  One deals with Halloween and the other with the fact that this Friday October 30th is my last day teaching your sweet children.

Reminders and Homework:

• Gr. 4 Math 85 6,7,8,10
• Gr.5 Math pg.74to75 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10
• Grade 5's please sign and return Math Test
• Parents please see Halloween not and note from Principal Wahl

Friday Times!

Hello Families!

I hope you all are looking forward to a beautiful fall weekend!

Homework and Reminders:

• AR Goals....get reading!
• Gr.4 math Pg.84 1to5
• See note from the church
• See note for carrots.
• October 30th costume day ALL DAY!
• Swimming November 6th

Wednesday Items.

Hello Families,

I have been having some tech difficulties at school which inadvertently means that I have had trouble updating the BLOG. Rest assured all items are in your child's agenda.

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math Please have your parents sign your test and then return it tomorrow.
• Gr.5 Math SWYK 1,2,4,5,8,9,10 TEST FRIDAY!
• Science: please make sure your worksheets are completed Pgs. 29to32
• Fall Frolic tomorrow night.
• Please get in your new book orders.
• Many students have not yet made their AR goal for September.  If our whole class does not meet the goal we can't get our reward! READ READ READ

Monday Musings!

Hello Families!

I am very sorry that there was no blog entry for Friday last week but unfortunately we had connectivity problems at school.

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math complete SWYK pg.28to29 Math Test Unit 1 on Wednesday October 21st.
• Gr.5 Math Pg.23to24 1to5 Unit 1 math test Friday October 23rd.
• Please see swim note
• Please see new scholastic book orders.
• School picture orders due October 22nd
• French Comment Ca va? sheet due tomorrow.

Thursday Things!

Hello Families!

We had another great day in grade 4/5! Our CAT testing is almost done!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 workbook sheets are due for math.
• Tomorrow is blue and white day at our school! GO JAYS GO!!!
• Please get your picture money in!

Wednesday!

Hello Families!

I just want to send out a huge Thank-You to all of the families who came with their child last night to the Writer's Workshop! What an amazing turnout. I hope you found it informative and I hope it helped families get on board with what your child needs for writing this year! Please email me with any feedback you may have.

We began our CAT testing to day with the Grade 5's and they did a great job at staying focused and diligent.  The Grade 4's for were very respectful of their classmates!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 math Pg.24 1,2,3,5,7
• Halloween essay due Monday October 19th.
• Picture money due October 22nd.

Welcome Back!

Hello Families!

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! We have a busy week this week with our Family Writing Workshop tonight from 6:30 to 7:30, CAT testing for the Grade 5's and a short 4 day week to top it off!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 21 6,7,9,10
• Gr.5 math Pg.22 1to4
• Science Nervous System worksheets due tomorrow.
• School Pictures went home today. Order due date is October 22nd

AR:

• Parents please remind your children to try to read for at least 15 minutes a day to reach their AR goals but most importantly to improve literacy.  Children who read tend to do much better with writing and with general comprehension in all subject areas.  Our goals were due last week and I extended it over the break but we are struggling to meet them!  

Wonderful Wednesday!

Hello Families!

I hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving long weekend.  Please remember that there is no school Thursday, Friday or Monday.

 

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math Pg. 20 1to5
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 16 6,7,8
• Please read for AR
• Please let me know if you are OR are not coming to Writers' Workshop October 13th



Tuesday Times!

Hello Families!

I hope you are all finding time to enjoy this beautiful fall day!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 math Pg. 16to17 1to14
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 15to16 1to4
• ALL FAMILIES must RSVP for the Writers' Workshop October 13th. I need to know if you are attending or not.  It is really important that you try to be here to help your child succeed in writing.  Please email me at k.walby@rcsd.ca
• Please complete your science worksheets on the digestive system.

Mindful Monday!

Hello Families!

I trust you all had a restful weekend and were ready to get started this Monday morning!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 math Pg. 12to13 1to4
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 11to12 1to5
• Science worksheets on the circulatory system will be corrected tomorrow. Please be done.
• Filipino Lunch Wednesday October 7th.
• No School Thursday or Friday due to TPD and Institute.
• No School October 12th due to Thanksgiving!

It's Friday!

Hello families,


We had a great day in grade 4/5!  I was so impressed with the students today and their maturity.  We worked on our 5 paragraph Halloween essay and they shocked themselves at how long they could sustain their writing (30 minutes).  They did lunch prayer on their own as I was unable to be there and they were very respectful to our guest teacher! They made me so proud!


Homework and Reminders:

• Science worksheets 11,12,13,14,15 (not question #7)
• Please RSVP to Ms. Walby via email for the Writers' Workshop...I'd love all families to attend!
• Gr. 5 CAT testing note.
• October Calendar Note

Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday Thoughts!

Hello Families!


We had a great day today and even earned an extra bit of outdoor time!  We all looked so great for our pictures today!!


Homework and Reminders:

• French Quiz tomorrow! Numbers and Colours.
• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 8to9 1,2,3,6
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 8 1,3,4,5,6

Wednesday Wonderings!

Hello Families!


We had a fairly good day today despite some issues yesterday afternoon with the substitute.  I am really trying to instill in our class that they must behave even better for the substitute. The class as left in disarray and the guest teacher had quite a time with some of the students.  We talked about it today and worked on things.  I appreciate your support in this manner!


Homework and Reminders:

• Sign and return Math test.
• Picture day tomorrow.
• French Quiz on Friday on numbers (1to20) and colours.
• Social Questions 1to3 due tomorrow. Full Sentences.
• Writer's Workshop Note!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Hello Families!


What a beautiful fall day!  We wrote our first major math test today and all of the students tried very hard to do their best!


Homework and Reminders:

• Food Log for Social due tomorrow.
• Bring $2 for the Terry Fox Run
• Super Hero Reading Night tonight at 6:30
• Picture day October 1st...see note.
• Science Circulatory System pgs. 7,9,10 due tomorrow.

Monday!

Hello Families,

Another school week has begun and I just want to extend a huge thank-you to those families who are working hard at home with their child to keep up with homework and creating a sense of learning independence.  Checking the blog regularly is a great way to keep in touch with what is going on in your child's school life!

Homework and Reminders:

• GR. 4 AND 5 UNIT 2 MATH TEST TOMORROW.....STUDY!
• Superhero Reading Night Tomorrow at 6:30.....wear your best superhero gear!
• Scholastic book orders due tomorrow!
• LA mystery questions due tomorrow.

Fabulous Friday!

Hello Families!

what a beautiful way to start the weekend! The students had a great day with procedures! I am very proud of them!

TRAVELLING DURING SCHOOL TIME:

Just a reminder to families who travel or will be away during regular school time.  I will not gather work for students to do or supply them with things while they are gone.  My experience has shown that much of this goes to waste.  As mentioned before, my blog and Pearson Portal are your connection to knowing what it is your child is missing. They can keep up with Math, Social and Science via both these websites. As well, I always answer emails from families even on the weekends and evenings; so if you  have a question just ask! With regards to Language Arts (Writing and Reading) I will try my best to give you some idea of what we will be doing but most of these lessons will be hands-on and in class specific.  Religion, French, Health and Fully Alive will have to be addressed upon return.  I know it is difficult sometimes and travel during school times sometimes has to happen but I am hoping all families support that being at school is so important for their child.

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math workbook sheets Pg. 18,23,31 and STUDY
• Gr.5 Math workbook sheets Pg. 20,22,25,27 and STUDY
• Math test Unit 2 September 29th
• Book Orders due September 29th
• Art Poster due Monday

Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday Thoughts!

Hello Families!

We had a much better day today with working hard an procedures.  It seems the children like the structure and find that it is much easier to work in peace and quiet than chaos.  They had a very productive day!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math SWYK pg. 76to77 9,10,11,13,14,15
• Gr.5 Math SWYK Pg. 67 9to13
• Science. Respiratory sheets (don't do #6 or #7)
• Bible passage search 1to5
• Food Log due for Social September 30th

Please remember that I students put all homework in their agenda and I put it on the blog.  THIS IS NOT EXTRA WORK.  Some students have finished most or all of this in class but I want to make parents aware of what we have covered.  Further, if a student is away then they too have a clear view of what work was completed.

Enjoy your evening!

Wednesday!

Hello Families!

I am finally back on the blog!  Teachers were away September 21st for our staff retreat and unfortunately I was away ill yesterday. 

Students had a bit of a tough time with the substitute yesterday and as such we had to really be reminded of classroom procedures and expectations.  It is my goal that students in my class know exactly what is expected of them whether I am in the classroom or not.

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math SWYK Pg. 76 1to8
• Gr. 5 Math SWYK Pg. 66 1to8
• Unit 2 Math test September 29th
• Mystery Vocabulary
• Filipino Lunch Note

Friday Mass!

Hello Families!

Today we had the pleasure of participating in our opening Mass with St. Luke School.  It was a beautiful way to open the school year. I was so very proud of the way my students conducted themselves!  I am proud of you!

Homework and Reminders:

• No School Monday September 21st as it is retreat day for staff.
• Please read to reach your AR goal.
• Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday!

Hello Families!

Thank-You to all families who attended our "meet the family" night yesterday evening.  It was a great way to touch base and meet you.  For those who were not there please see the note that I sent home with your child today.

Reminders and Homework:

• Gr.4 Math Pg.60 to 61 1,3,8,9,10
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 62 1to6
• Science worksheets on cells due tomorrow.
• Religion final copy of Words that Inspire paragraph due tomorrow.
• Opening Mass tomorrow.  We will be walking there.  Dress appropriately.
• No School Monday September 21.  Staff Retreat.

Wednesday Wonderment!

Hello Families!

I trust all of you had a great day today! The dreariness tells us fall is here to stay!

We had another productive day in Grade 4/5.  The students created their outlines for their writing assessments and tomorrow will begin their rough drafts.

We will be working hard this year on building reading and writing stamina as well as making independent decisions and how we should be working in class! Practice, practice, practice!

I have given all students usernames and passwords for www.mathletics.com This is a great website for Math practice both at home and in school. Please visit this site with your child today.  The APP is available through Google Play for androids and the Apple App store.

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg.57to58 1,2,4,6,7,8,9
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 57 1,2,3,4,5
• French worksheets on Les Nombres due tomorrow.
• Social Ecozone chart due tomorrow.
• Meet the teacher night tonight at 6:30

Tuesday Times!

Hello Families!

We had another eventful day in Grade 4/5. 

Students will be writing their On-Demand writing assessment this week.  They have picked an informational book on a topic and will be required to write an organized essay on their topic.

 As well, students are working on a small paragraph for Religion/Art.  Each student picked a poster with an inspirational quote and must be able to tell why they picked that quote and what it means to them.  They may need help with organization and getting their thoughts sorted out for this.

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 53 1,2,3,6,7
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 55 1 to 5
• Please complete Religion paragraph Planning sheet
• School Calendar Note
• Meet the Teacher Note (Sept 16th)

First Monday of the Year!

Happy Monday Families!

We had a not bad day today although I am finding that the children are having a hard time staying awake and focusing during class time.  Please make sure your children get to bed on time so they are alert and awake for class! We have a lot of great things to learn!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 47 to 48 2,3,4,9
• Gr. 5 Math Pg 51 to 52 4,6,7,8,11,12
• Parents we are starting our On Demand Writing Assessment that I sent a note about last Friday. Students must come to school tomorrow with a topic picked out for their essay.  They JUST NEED THE TOPIC IDEA! nothing else...we will grab a book from the library tomorrow.
• Book Orders are due September 29th
• Please submit your carrot orders as well!
• Meet the Teacher and their Family Wednesday September 16th at 6:30
• Opening Mass Friday September 18th at St. Cecilia 10:00 a.m.

Friday Fun!

Hello Families!

We had a great day in grade 4/5.  Students have really started to get into the swing of things this year and I was very proud of the fact that they are starting to grasp procedures. In addition to our regular academics we had the opportunity to participate in a great service project for the Ovarian Cancer walk that will be taking place September 13th.  The students had a great afternoon decorating the pathway for the walk and then we capped it off with yummy Freezies!!!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math...please have your workbook pages ready to hand in Monday!
• Parents please see writing assessment note.
• Please read for A.R.
• Have a great weekend!

Thursday Things!

Good Afternoon Families!






It was a great day in Grade 4/5.  The students are starting to get the hang of procedures and expectations so it has been a welcome and fresh start for them! They seem to be much happier in knowing what they have to do.










PEARSON PORTAL eTEXT:


All students have access to this site now with their user name and password.  I have put these user names and passwords in the front of their agendas.








It was my understanding that some students with tablets at home were having trouble finding the app.  The following app can be found in both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store you just need to search Pearson Canada eText.


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 5 Math please show your parents the workbook note and continue working on workbook sheets.
• Gr. 4 Math 45 5,6,7
• Overdue Science questions Pg.8 1,2,3,4 for the 17 students who did not do them properly or who did not do them at all.
• Wear your Super Hero stuff tomorrow!! AR opening assembly.

Wednesday Work!

Hello Families!

We have had a much better day today with following procedures. We moved some students around and I have re-explained expectations and what is expected of my students.  I am really hoping we can earn our Friday reward; it's a GREAT one!

The Grade 5's had a busy day completing their RAD tests!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math pg.44 1,2,3
• Go to Pearson portal etext and make sure you can login for textbooks.
• See Big Crunch Note
• See Scholastic Note
• Wear Super Hero Gear Friday!!
• Meet the Teacher's night September 16th

Terrific Tuesday!

We had a much better start to the week and the children are really grasping what is expected of them.  The students worked hard today in both Math and Science.  As well, the Grade 4's wrote their very first RAD reading diagnostic and the Grade 5's practiced with them!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg.41 9,10,11,12
• Gr. 5 Math Pg.46 8,9,10,11,12,13,15
• Science definitions and Pg.8 1,2,3,4
• Friday is our AR Superhero launch...wear your superhero gear!!
• Please go onto Pearson Portal eText tonight

First Friday!

Happy Friday families!


I am sure you children will be very tired this first week of school.  It is a tremendous amount of work to get settled into a new school year.  The children had a difficult week learning procedures and settling in quietly.  I am hoping with time this will become an easier transition for them. My goal for them is to become independent learners who are able to know what they need and what is expected of them. I hope all of you have a restful long weekend!


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 39 to 40 2,3,4,5,6,7
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 45 1,2,3,6,7
• No School Monday September 7
• Have a Great Weekend!

Thinking Thursday!

It was another busy day in grade 4/5! Students worked very hard to complete their math from last night and were equally as diligent in tackling today's assignments.  We continued with our study of place value in math and began working on expository writing in Language Arts.  It has been a long few days and I am sure Friday will be welcomed by all!


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 36 to 37 8,9,12,14,15,16
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 41 to 42 3,5,6,7,9
• Let's try to follow procedures so we get our weekly incentive!!!

Day 2!!

Hello Families!


We were right into the swing of things today and we are starting to learn our procedures and get down to school business!


Homework and Reminders:

• Cross Country tomorrow! Students on the team will leave at 2:40.
• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 36 1,3,4,5,6,7
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 38 2,3,4,5,6,7
• Please return all notes and money for school.
• Safety Patrol meeting tomorrow at lunch.

Happy First Day of School!

Welcome back and hello to all of my new families! I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year!

I hope that my procedures note finds you checking out my blog!  I use both the blog and the agenda as my main form of communication between my families and our classroom!

Today was a long day for the students as they had to listen to many rules and procedures.  They will be very tired this evening so make sure they eat well and get to bed early as tomorrow will be business as usual!

Reminders:

• Please return all office notes as soon as possible (milk card, demographic sheet and excursion sheet).
• Please return $15 for fee money as soon as possible.
• Please return the front sheet of the procedures document with a parent signature.

See you tomorrow!

WELCOME BACK!!!

Hey Everyone! I have been at the school a lot over the past few weeks getting things ready for my new students! I am so excited for the new school year and hope that all of my St. Francis Firebirds are equally excited to get this year started!

See you all tomorrow morning!

Ms. Walby

Have A Great Summer!

To all my families,

I have had such a wonderful year with your children.  I was truly blessed to be a part of their lives!

God Bless and Have a Safe and Restful Summer!

Love,
Ms. Walby

Last Mass of the Year!

What a beautiful walk to Mass today and what a wonderful year end celebration! I cannot believe how fast this year has come and gone!

Tomorrow is our last day of school and we will be going on our bike adventure!

There has been a change as to which door we are bringing our bikes in tonight...please use the front doors of the school!  Mrs. Keen will be here to meet you between 6pm and 7pm.

See you tomorrow bikers!!!!

Tuesday Bowling!

Whew! Another hard day in grade 5/6; we had our year end assembly and bowling!

REMINDERS:

• Mass tomorrow...dress for Jesus.
• CSCC BBQ for lunch...thank you !!!!
• Bike trip is Thursday.
• Bike drop off is Wednesday Night from 6pm to 7pm at senior back doors!

Please see your child's amazing portfolio!

Moose Jaw Monday!

We had a blast at the Moose Jaw Tunnels today!

Ask your child about the Chicago Connection and The Passage to Fortune!

Enjoy your day!

Last Friday of the Year!

I hope all of our families enjoy a wonderful Father's Day this weekend with all of the fathers, dads and father figures in our lives!

REMINDERS:

Monday is our trip to the Moose Jaw Tunnels.  Please be in the classroom by 8:45 and have your lunch and all other necessary items with you as we will leaving right away.

Thursday....Congratulations Grace!

Big news in our classroom....not only did we make the cover of the new Regina Catholic Schools Calendar but one of our students Grace Magennis won the division poster contest with her interpretation of "Love the Lord With All Your Mind." 


Grace's poster will be used on Regina Catholic Schools brochures and literature for the upcoming school year!!! Great Job Grace! You'll have to wait and see how beautiful it is!

Reminders and Homework:

• Please complete your math worksheets.
• Please remember to bring a game and a snack for games afternoon tomorrow.
• Social Test tomorrow.
• Health test tomorrow.
• Rider Green Day tomorrow

LAST FRIDAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR TOMORROW!

Wednesday!

I hope all of you enjoyed your very "busy" day today!

Homework and Reminders:

• Please complete both your LA and Math worksheets for marks.
• See Moose Jaw Note
• Please bring an extra plastic bag to school for classroom cleanup
• Grade 8 Farewell is Thursday
• Bring a game for games afternoon on Friday!
• Please complete your posters and bring them back for laminating!

Slurpee Walk Tuesday!

As the weather warms up and the children begin to prepare for summer holidays it is important that all families be mindful that we are still in school and we still have procedures and routines that need to be followed!

To burn off a little energy and steam we went for a Slurpee walk today! Let's hope that cooled their boots a bit!

Reminders and Homework:

• Mrs. Patterson requires all books to be accounted for in the library by tomorrow so check under your bed, in your sisters toy box, under the fridge and behind the couch! Get those books in!
• Please do your math problems worksheet
• Please do your LA worksheet.

FIREBIRD DAY TOMORROW!!! WEAR YOUR GEAR!

One More Monday!!!

Hello Families!

The kids have advised there is one more Monday until the end of the year! Wow where has the year gone?

Here's the scoop for today:

• Math-please finish problems work sheet.
• Bring an AR book from home.
• ALL LIBRARY BOOKS are due so please get them back tot he school.
• Please see the new RCSD calendar..we are stars!!!
• Firebird day June 17th
• Grade 8 Farewell June 18th
• Rider Day June 19th

Last Day of the Week!

This is the last day of the week for students as there is no school tomorrow due to TPD.  I hope my students enjoy their long weekend!

A few things for the weekend:

• We have a few students who have yet to meet our final AR goal for the year.  Bowling is the next reward so please keep reading!!!
• Please complete your Math problems worksheet for Monday.
• Please complete your LA comprehension sheets for Monday.

ALL LIBRARY BOOKS AND FINES MUST BE BACK BY MONDAY! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Congratulations to our Track and Field!  St. Francis is proud of you!! A big shout out to Tysen, Elias and Mitchell who represented our class! WAY TO GO!!!!

HOMEWORK AND REMINDERS:

• Please complete Math problems work sheet.
• Social is due June 11th
• Please finish your L.A. sheets.
• No School Friday! TPD

Monday Countdown!

We are on the Monday countdown!!  It was a hot day on the playground today and students need to be mindful to dress appropriately to stay cool and drink a lot of water!

Homework and Reminders:

• Please complete you math fraction sheets.
• Please work on your science open book quiz.
• Please have your family members contact me if they can help with the Bike Trip
• Keep reading for AR.

Friday !!!!!

How fast has this week gone????  The students were quick to tell me that there are only two more Fridays and a Thursday before we are out for summer. WOW!

Homework and Reminders:

• Please finish your LA comprehension sheets for Monday.
• AR goals for Bowling
• ALL textbooks must be at school for Monday

Enjoy your weekend!

It's almost Friday!

Hello Families!

I sent home a newsletter yesterday with regards to the bike trip On June 25th.  If you are able to assist with this adventure please send me a quick email or call me at the school!

Homework and Reminders:

• Please finish your LA comprehension sheets.
• Please complete your newsomatic paragraph.

FLIP FLOP FRIDAY!!!! Don't forget to wear yours!

Bike Trip Note!!

Hello Families,

Please see the bike trip note that came home.  It is very important!

Homework:

• Please finish your decimal worksheets!

Terrific Tuesday

Hello Families!

Here is today's grade 5/6 stuff!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.5 Math Pg. 118to119 4,6,9,10,13,14
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 122to123 5,6,7,8,12,14
• Please finish science definitions
• FLIP FLOP FRIDAY! .....wear your favorite flip flops!

Melty Monday!

It is a warm melty Monday today!

Welcome back to another exciting week of school.

Homework and Reminders:

• Please complete your math division sheet.
• Please complete your science question on severe weather.
• Please reach your AR goals.

Freezie Friday!

Ms. Walby brought Freezies!!! For the most part, students are really pulling their weight and getting good quality work handed in!  A reward was deserved and what better than a frosty treat on a summer day!

Homework and Reminders:

• Religion Essays are due Monday
• Please see June calendar note!
• Please get your quick facts signed.
• Work on your AR goals if you haven't reached them.
• Enjoy your weekend.

Please show your parents Newsomatic and IXL.  You can use both of these programs through the summer to keep up with reading and math!!!

Almost Friday!

Another week has almost come to an end! Wow!

Homework and Reminders:

• Please finish your division sheet for tomorrow.
• AR goals are due tomorrow.
• Religion essay is due June1

Wednesday!

I was away yesterday so I apologize for not updating the blog!

I am back now and we are on track!

Homework:

• Please have your science questions ready to correct.
• House of 6/7 Applications are due tomorrow and must be signed!
• Religion Essay is due June 1
• AR goals are due at the end of the month.

Another friendly reminder to get your homework done.  The extra marks can really help you out!

Marvellous Monday!

After today, there are 4 for Monday's in this school year! Wow!

Homework and Reminders:

• Math Long division sheets are due tomorrow.
• Science weather instruments sheet is due tomorrow.
• French Brochure is due May 27th
• House of 6/7 is due May 28th.
• Track mini meet tomorrow morning.
• Please get class money in $10...thanks!

Wonderful Weekend!

It looks like we are headed into a wonderful weekend!

Homework and Reminders:

• Please remember that your French brochures and your House of 6/7 applications are due next week.
• Pick a multiplication table and work on it!
• If you haven't got your class money in $10...it was due Friday!
• Have a great weekend!

Thursday!!!

Reminders:

• Please have class money $10 in by Friday.
• Mass is Friday. Please wear red!

Homework:

• Social essay due Friday.  They just need to be handwritten....not typed.
• Language Arts "Compare and Contrast" questions are due.
• Multiplication practice sheets due tomorrow.

Please remember to get ALL of your work handed in on time!

Wednesday! Already!

What a beautiful day!  I hope all of my families have time this evening to enjoy a ball diamond, a soccer field or a football game! It is that time of year!

REMINDERS:

• Parents please remind your child of the importance of bringing ALL assignments to class as well as all materials.  I know it is that time of year when we would rather play than do work, but there is still plenty of learning to do!
• ALL money for end of year trips needs to be in by Friday!
• AR celebration BBQ is tomorrow!! Great job everyone! Lets hit our end of May goals!
• Mass at St. Cecilia May 22nd at 10:15

HOMEWORK:

• Please ensure your math quick fact sheet is done.  have your parents quiz you on it and then initial in the space provided.  It is for marks!
• Please go over your House of 6/7 assignment with your parents and have them sign it!
• Social essays are due Friday!
• Both French Brochures and House of 6/7 is due next week!

Short Week!

Hello Families.  I hope all of you enjoyed your long weekend!

Homework and Reminders:

• Math multiplication worksheets are due tomorrow.
• Please work on your 9's for math.
• Health test tomorrow.
• Social essay due Friday May 22nd
• Please see BBQ note
• Please have excursion money in by Friday.

Happy Victoria Day!

I hope all of you are looking forward to the long weekend.  We were just doing a count, and the kids said there were only 5 more Mondays until the end of the year! WOW!

Homework and Reminders:

• Math multiplication worksheets for marks due Tuesday. No calculators and signed by parents.
• Health test May 20th
• Excursion Money due May 22nd
• Cloud worksheet for science due Tuesday
• Ask your child how they did on their persuasive essay.
• Social essay due May 22

Happy Victoria Day......No school Friday or Monday!

Chilly Day at the Track!

I hope all of the track athletes finally warmed up!

There is not much to report today.

Please see your child's Saint Research Project that was assigned today.

As well, just a reminder that there is no school this Friday for TPD.

Please bring your end of year excursion money.  Thank-You!

Tuesday!....where did the sun go?

Hello families!

Though it is near the end of the school year we are in the process of "beginning" a lot of project based learning.  At this point in the year students have learned so much that it is nice to see all of their skills brought together in some really creative projects! That being said, they are working on a French Travel Brochure, Applications for the House of 6 and the House of 7, and soon we will start a Saint research paper!  This combined with testing will surely make a busy year end!

Homework and Reminders:

• Study for Math
• Health test May 2oth
• Track and Field tomorrow morning.
• Youth Liturgical retreat May 14
• House of 6 and House of 7 due may 28th

Another Monday!

Welcome to another week of school.  I hope many of you took in the 50th anniversary festivities. I also hope that my mom's enjoyed their mother's day gift!

Reminders:

• Please get in your spring photo money as it is due tomorrow.
• Library books were due over a week ago.  Please be respectful and get them in.
• Please see our year end note.
• Track meet is Wednesday Morning.
• Youth Liturgical retreat is all day Thursday.
• TPD this Friday...no school for students!

Homework:

• Both grades need to review and study their math.  Please see their notebook as well as Gr. 6 please see SWYK pg.284 and Gr.5 please see SWYK pg. 290

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope of all of my student's Moms have a wonderful weekend!

Homework and Reminders:

• Please complete your math review questions.
• Please study for your RAD
• St. Francis' 50th Anniversary is this weekend with Liturgy starting at 12 noon in the gym.
• Pleas return all overdue books!

Thursday. Where has the week gone?

It is hard to believe we are closing in on another school week.  Before you know it I will be sending these awesome students off to grades 6 and 7!

Homework and Reminders:

• All students need to complete math review questions and study, study, study.
• ALL overdue books need to be returned by tomorrow.
• Please get your spring photo orders in.

Wednesday Items!

Hello Families.

Thank you so much for the ongoing support of your child's education.  It has been an ongoing effort to keep the students focused on the fact that there is still much learning to do.  I appreciate the support from home in this regard.

We are bust in class preparing for both our math and reading assessments. 

The students have questions in math that I give them off the board or in handout form. It is very important that they write these questions out completely in their notebooks so that they have the necessary tools to study.

Homework:

• We are still waiting for a couple of students to meet their AR goals so that Mr. Wahl can cook lunch for us! READ READ READ
• Please do your math review questions.
• Please get any unfinished work in so you get credit for it!

Tuesday!!!!!

Hello Families!

Things have been very busy with the Grade 5/6 class.  The students had two big projects due this week with both Inventor's Workshop and French!

Homework:

• Please do your math review questions that were written down from the board.
• Health was due today for Mrs. Keen. Many of you have not turned this in.
• French Presentations and those who have not done their simple machine presentation will be done tomorrow.

Reminders:

• St Francis' 50th Anniversary Mass and supper is this Saturday starting at noon.

Monday Mindfulness!

Families Please be reminded of the reading night tonight at 6PM.

Homework:

• Bring Hammer for Art
• French was due Monday...please finish your work.
• Health Immune System Poster due Tuesday.
• Gr.5 Math Review Pg.118 1,3,4,6,7
• Gr.6 Math Review Pg. 122 1,2,3,4,5

Please be reminded that the next few months are a very busy time.  Getting homework and assignments done is essential.  As well, please be at school and be ready to work.

Friday Already!!!

The students really enjoyed their swimming this afternoon. It was a big splash!!!

Reminders:

• CSCC Craft Fair is this Friday!
• Spring Photos went home so please get your orders in.
• Reading Night is this Monday may 4th.

Homework:

• French Meal assignment is due this Monday. if you did not get a dictionary please use the internet as best you can.
• Inventor's Workshop is due Monday as well.
• Please bring a hammer from home for an art project. (nothing to huge though)

Thursday...my voice hurts!

Dear families,

As we approach the end of the school year excited students sometimes have trouble remembering procedures.  I reminded them today that we still have a lot of school to get through and a lot to learn. Please do your best to reinforce, that although it is "summer-like" outside, we are still in school mode!

Thank-you very much for supporting your child's learning.

Homework:

STUDY FOR MATH TEST!

Please bring your swimming gear and $0.25 for a locker as tomorrow is swim day!

Wow Wednesday!

The students have been very busy with Expository Writing assessments.  They are doing fabulous.  They are pretty amazed that they can come up with a structured 5 paragraph essay in two hours; considering writing a paragraph was tough at the beginning of this year for most students! I am so proud of them!

It is really important that students make a big effort to be at school daily for the next two months.  There are so many things we are wrapping up and so many assessments we are doing.  It is very difficult to catch students up with they miss testing times.  Please ensure they are doing their very best to be at school.  Thank-you!

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math.... study for your test Friday.
• Gr.6 Math SWYK 1,2,4,5,6 and study for your test Friday
• Inventor's Workshop and French is due Monday May 4th

Reminders:

• Please get your raffle tickets and money back to the school.
• We are going swimming Friday if you are all caught up on your assignments!
• Reading Night May 4th.

Tuesday Times!

DATE CHANGE!....Inventor's Workshop due date has been changed to Monday May 4th!!!

Please see the note about St. Francis' 50th Anniversary Dinner

Homework:

• Gr. 5 math SWYK 1,3,5,6,7,8
• Gr.6 Math Pg.308 1,2,3,5,7
• Cootie Catcher Main Idea family LA assignment! 10 marks
• French Meal Assignment due May 4th

Monday Meet!

We had a great day at the track to day! The weather was lovely and the children were able to participate in a wide variety of track activities!

Homework and Reminders:

• Unit 8 Math test May1st for both grades!
• Please review your practice Expository Writing assignment with your parents and get it signed. It must be returned tomorrow.
• Social 10 poems is due tomorrow.
• SWIMMING May 1st.

Enjoy your sunny day!

Fabulous Friday!

I hope all of you are looking forward to a restful weekend! The students deserve it....they have worked very hard this week!

Reminders:

• We have our school grade 4to8 track meet on Monday.  Please bring appropriate clothing as we WILL be going.  Please bring your lunch, snacks and a water bottle.
• Please see Lice Note...we have a case in our class.
• Swimming May 1...Class Reward!

Homework:

• Please work on your simple machine...It is due Thursday April 30th.
• Please complete your Science "Gains and Losses" handout.
• Social poems are due Tuesday.
• Math Test Unit 8 is Friday May 1

Thursday!!!!!

Well the sunshine has gone away but that has not damped our spirits; Grade 5/6 has been cruising right along!

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math Pg.312 1to4
• Gr.6 Math Pg.306 1,2,3,5,6
• PERSUASIVE ESSAYS ARE DUE TOMORROW...NO EXCEPTIONS
• Social...10 Poems are due Tuesday!

Please see Track and field note.
Gr.6 Band Festival Tomorrow.

Wonderful Wednesday!

We had another great spring day!

Homework:

• Math Gr.5 workbook sheets
• Math Gr.6 workbook sheets
• Social poem stuff due tomorrow.
• Science after reading sheets due for Inclined planes, wedges and screws.
• Persuasive Essay due Friday.
• Inventor's workshop due April 30th

Reminders:

• Fundraiser money due Friday
• Track meet Monday April 27th
• Clothing orders due this Friday!

Terrific Tuesday!

We had another busy day in grade 5/6!

Reminders:

• Spring Pictures are tomorrow.
• Raffle Money is due Friday
• Persuasive Essays are due Friday
• Track Meet Monday for grades 4to8

Homework:

• Gr.5 Math Pg.308 1to5
• Gr.6 Math Pg. 299to300 4to7
• Social poems are due by Thursday
• Please get ALL outstanding assignments into me so you can get your marks!

Marvellous Monday!

Welcome back to another spring week of school!

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math Pg.304to305 1to5
• Gr. 6 Math Pg.298 1to3
• Persuasive Essay is due Friday
• French Meal Assignment...work on it...it is due May 4th

Reminders:

• All Raffle money and any unsold tickets can be turned in Friday
• Spring Pictures are this Wednesday

It's Friday!

What an amazing Friday! We had so much fun skipping, playing football and playing tag outside today!

We began a new math unit to day for both grades on "Transformations." Students need to be really neat and use their rulers!!!

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 298 1to4 and 7
• Gr. 6 Math Pg.293 to 204 1to4 6,8,9
• The Power of 3 for LA due Monday
• Please work on your Inventor's Workshop. Due April 30th
• You should be done your draft and ready to type your Persuasive Essay for Monday!

CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING VIDEO TO GIVE YOU SOME "SIMPLE MACHINE" INSPIRATION!

Writer's Wednesday!

WRITER'S WORKSHOP TONIGHT FOR FAMILIES 6PM TO 7PM (please be here on time as I will be locking the doors at 6:05)

No Homework tonight.......just AR.

Ask your child about our cool Flower Power Art/Social/Language Arts project.  They are exploring the "Rights of Children!"

Happy Easter!

Hello to all my families.  I hope you had a restful and blessed Easter break. 

We have many things going on this week.

Please bring ALL raffle ticket money and unsold tickets back to the school on April 27th.  Hang onto everything until this date so that I can deal with it all on one day.

Writer's Workshop will be Wednesday April 15th from 6pm to 7pm.  Please be at the front doors on time as I will be locking them by 6:05pm.

School Track Mini Meet is April 27th in the morning at Douglas park.

Spring Pictures are April 22nd.

Persuasive Essay is due April 24th.

Inventor's Workshop is due April 30th.

Homework:

• Math Test tomorrow for both Grade 5 and 6
• Double Entry Journal due tomorrow for pages 39 to 67

Holy Thursday.

I wish each and every one of my students and their families a blessed Easter. 

Things to do for the break!

• Please review Unit 4 math as we will be having a test April 15th.
• Please do some work on your persuasive essay as they are due April 24th.
• Please finish any unfinished assignments; it is important you get them in to get the marks.
• READ READ READ....

Eucharistic Adoration

Today we had the opportunity to prepare ourselves for Eucharistic Adoration.  We explored the importance of the Monstrance and  the Eucharist. Thank you to the Myriam Sisters for their guidance.

Homework:

• Math Pg.153to154 2to9
• Persuasive essays work on them
• Gr.6 Careers due tomorrow
• Science Work sheets levers.

Tremendous Tuesday!

We had a very good day in Grade 5/6 today and there is certainly a lot going on at school before the break!

Tonight is our Roll Up the Rim Reading Night.....Please join us for some great reads and prizes!!

As well, Firebird clothing is on sale!  Please swing by the school tonight to order your items!

Tomorrow is National Pink Day so wear your pink again!!

Parents....please advise if you would be interested in a Family Writer's Workshop on April 14th at 6pm.

Homework:

• No Math
• Please complete your "No Time To say Goodbye" double journal.
• Please complete your "Simple Machines" after reading handout.

Monday....Stations of the Cross!

I hope all of you enjoyed Palm Sunday yesterday and had some time to explore its' meaning with your families. 
We spent time today exploring the Stations of the Cross and tomorrow we will be taking part in our Solidarity Lunch.

Homework:

• Math Pg.143to144 1to5 and 7
• Gr. 6 Careers Guidance due April 2
• Please have your parents sign your Persuasive Essay outline.
• Health due April 1 for Mrs.Keen

READING NIGHT TOMORROW AT 6:30! COME ON AND MEET YOUR AR GOALS!

St. Francis Day Of PINK!

What an amazing sea of Pink we were!  St. Francis stood as a united front against Bullying today!

Please remember the anti-bullying acronym for PINK:

P...Peacemakers     I...Inclusive    N...Noble    K...Kindness

 Homework:

• Math Pg.140to141 1,2,6,9
• Please go over your Persuasive essay with your parents for the "Going The Distance" unit. have them initial your handout.
• Grade 6's work on career guidance Due April 2
• Health for Mrs. Keen....due April 1....go to KeensKlassroom

Enjoy your weekend!

Adventures of a Comic Book Artist!

What an amazing show!!! I hope all of you are able to attend tonight to see the cast of Superheroes from St. Francis strut their stuff!

Congratulations to Grace and Idowu from our class who did an amazing job in the musical!

Tomorrow is PINK DAY!!!!!

Please see APRIL CALENDAR.

Homework:

• Math Pg. 133to134 1to4

Reconciliation....There is Nothing We Could Do To Make God Love Us Less!

Please ask your child about Reconciliation......they were very thoughtful and reflective!

Homework:

• Math pg. 129to130 1,2,3,4,7,8
• Social Comparative Analysis questions due Monday.  Bring an object that represents home.

SUPERHERO DAY TOMORROW.....WEAR YOUR BEST CAPE!!!!

Please remember to sell your raffle tickets.  Bring the money back all at once please. Due by April 30th!

Snow Snow Go Away!

Hello Families!

Tomorrow is Reconciliation at St. Francis.  can you please take some time with your child this evening and discuss the importance of Reconciliation.  We spent quite a bit of time today in class talking about and preparing for Reconciliation and the students seem aware and comfortable with the process. Thank you so much!

There is no homework tonight other than reading AR and working on any Social Studies that is not complete!

Don't forget the school musical is Thursday and Pink Day is Friday!

Monday Musing!

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and the shock from going from dry pavement back to ski pants! Oh well, March would not be March in Saskatchewan if it did not come in like a lamb and go out like a lion!

Homework:

• Both grades are working on measurement so their assignments are the same in Math. Please do 1,3,4,5,6,10,12,15
• Please finish persuasive paragraph on "Why teachers should not give homework on Friday!"
• Please finish simulation reflection questions for LA
• Please finish your Social Studies Chart on discrimination, identity and stereotypes.

Thursday is SUPER HERO day!
Friday is PINK day!

Thursday Things!

What a beautiful day!

 I am very proud of our Grade 6 band students! So glad to hear you had so much fun!

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math....TEST tomorrow.
• Gr.6 please have your career guidance materials with you for tomorrow as you will be working on your project!
• Gr.6 please make sure your Science is done and handed in.
• Please make sure your "Going The Distance" questions are complete.

Wow Wednesday!

Hello Families!

We have launched an amazing Science Unit on Simple Machines today and your child will show their creative genius with the final culminating task! Ask them about it!

As well, as part of our Art "Pop Culture and Identity" focus we are doing Lichtenstein Portraits! So "comic" cool!

 

 





Homework:

• Gr.5 Math SWYK 9to18 pg.217
• Gr.6 No Math
• Go over your Science notes from today for open book "mini" quiz!
• Gr.5 Math Test Friday!
• New AR goals due April 13th
• Career Guidance Project Grade 6's

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I hope all of you found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow today!

Please remember that report cards were sent home today.

Homework:

• Gr.5 Math SWYK 1to8
• Gr.6 Math study for Math test!
• Finish "Going the Distance" questions.
• Social Studies questions.

March Monday!

I hope all of you enjoyed another long weekend! We have plenty going on this week in the grade 5/6 class!

We are launching a new Language Arts Unit called "Going the Distance." In this unit we will explore ideas of bias, prejudice, racism and how people have overcome these obstacles.  We will be reading both a futuristic novel that deals with bias and racism based upon social class and we will also be reading a novel that delves into residential schools and First Nations Culture.

We will also be launching a new Science Unit on Forces and Simple Machines.  There will be a cool science project to go along with this unit!

Homework:

• Gr.5 Math Pg. 192 1to6 and 8,11
• Gr.6 Math....STUDY...Test Wednesday!
• Persuasive Essays due tomorrow....no excuses!

Report Cards will be handed out tomorrow!

Wear Green tomorrow for St. Patrick's Days!

Another Short Week!

Please be reminded that the students do not have school tomorrow Friday March 13th.

Grade 6 students have curling Monday!

Persuasive essays are due Tuesday March 17th.

Report cards are out Tuesday March 17th.

St. Patrick's Day March 17th.

Grade 6 Math test Unit 5 March 18th.

Homework:

• Gr.5 Math Pg. 214 to 215 1to7 and 11
• Gr.6 Math finish SWYK
• Career Guidance Grade 6
• Persuasive Essays...get them done!

Windy Wednesday!

Wow! what a turn of events with our weather!

We have had a busy week with many teachers wrapping up many activities with students as we head into Term 2 reporting.

Homework:

• Gr.5 Math Pg. 189 to 190 8to13
• Gr.6 Math SWYK 1to6
• HEALTH test Thursday
• SOCIAL paragraphs due Thursday

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!!!

Tuesday is Beautiful!

Another incredible "melty" day has sure made all the difference in our classroom!

Students are really grasping decimals, fractions and ratios! I am so proud of their math smarts!

We also spent time today wrapping up our FLIGHT as we did a group open book assignment.  The debates and chatter between students was amazing!  They certainly have some insightful information to offer.

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math Pg.189 1to7
• Gr. 6 Math Pg. 182 1to8
• Social Studies paragraphs due Thursday.
• Health test Thursday.

"Adventures of a Comic Book Artist" tickets go on sale Thursday for $5
Please come out and support our school musical!

Spring has Sprung!

What a lovely way to start a week of school!  The students were so happy and excited today!  A little sunshine sure does wonders for a class of grade 5/6 students!

Please be reminded that there is no school this Friday as teachers have a TPD. 

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math Pg.185 2to10
• Gr. 6 Math Pg. 178 1to5 and 9
• Students are working at their own pace on their persuasive essay.  They need to manage their time accordingly as their essay is due on March 17th.
• Please study for Health as you have a test Thursday.

Happy Weekend!

Please be reminded that there is no school tomorrow as teachers are at convention!

Homework:

• Gr.5 Math Pg.181 1to7
• Gr.6 Math worksheets
• Work on Persuasive writing draft.
• Health: 4 peer pressure book marks due Monday and test Thursday.

Grade 6 curling Monday!

Wow! It is Cold Outside!

Please remember that tomorrow is our last day of school this week.  Teachers have convention on Friday! A well, there is no school next Friday as well due to TPD day.

Homework:

• Gr.5 Math please do the workbook sheets.
• Gr. 6 Math Pg.192to193 1to11
• Roles are due Thursday for Literature Circles.
• Book orders due Thursday.
• Please work on your persuasive essay outline....DUE March 17th
• Gr.6 Career Guidance presentations Due April 2nd

We reached our 3rd AR goals....ask your child how we are doing! Ice cream sundaes will be enjoyed on March 12th to celebrate!!

Grade 6's permission slips are due for curling for Monday!!!

Tuesday....Aerodynamics!!!

We were a very windy group today! Please ask you child about the amazing aerodynamics stations we studied in science today!  The students learned about air flow, air speed, air pressure and the way it affects objects and movement!

Homework:

• Gr. 5 math Pg.179 1 to 11....Decimals and Fractions
• Gr.6 Math Pg.172 8 to13
• Gr. 6 students please get your curling forms in
• Gr.6 students please go over your career project with your family.
• ALL students please go over your Persuasive writing assignment with your parents.
• Complete Aerodynamics science sheets!

Magnificient Monday!

Good Afternoon,

Today we focused on Fasting from our music and Ipods, Praying for quiet peaceful moments with God and Giving a Smile to people who cross our path.

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 173 9,10,11,12 and workbook sheets
• Gr. 6 math Pg. 171 1to7
• AR goals are due march 20th...please advise your parents of your goals.
• Gr.6 please bring back curling permission form.

No School Friday....Teachers are at convention.

Friday!!

We had a wonderful start to our Friday; we enjoyed a beautiful Lenten mass at St. Cecilia Parish.  the message was to try to "see God in everyone!"

We are still having a bit of a tough time following procedures in class and getting homework done on time.  I have, in anticipation, bought Friday treat several times this month but we are still working on earning it.  I am hoping we get there by the end of the day today!

Homework:

• Both grades please review your math concepts on fractions.  We need a really solid foundation in this area.
• Please read your AR book.  I STAR tested students again and I see growth in many of their reading ranges.
• Gr.6 please finish career guidance quiz.
• Finish Health Bookmarks

Have a great weekend!

Brrrrrrr....Thursday!

Thursday has started out with a chilly bang but we have been warm, toasty and busy in class today!

We have a lot going on Friday at school.  Here is what is happening:

We have Mass at St. Cecilia at 10:15.  If the weather holds out we will be walking so ALL students need appropriate clothing; coat, ski pants, mitts, hat and boots are a MUST!

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Math-Comparing and Ordering Fractions Pg.172 1,2,3,5,6,7
• Gr.6 Math- Converting Mixed Numbers into Improper Fractions Pg.168 1to6 and 8,9,10
• Persuasive short paragraph...."Back Seat Space."
• Folktale Play Presentation Friday
• Literature Circle Roles due Friday

Students had lots of time in class to work on these items so there should not be that much to complete at home.

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families!

We had a very productive day in Grade 5/6.  Students seem to really be grasping the concepts of Mixed Numbers and Equivalent fractions.

We  have also really dove into our Lent Journey.  Please check out our Holy Childhood Kids journey to help children in Zambia.  Check out www.worldmissiontv.ca , go to the bottom left, click Holy Childhood Kids and then click on the airplane associated to Zambia.  Ask you child about this special Lent Project.

Also check out the Busted Halo website Lent calendar FAST,PRAY,GIVE.......so cool!
http://bustedhalo.com/features/fast-pray-give-2015

Homework:

• Gr.5 Math Pg. 168 5 to 10 plus the workbook sheets.
• Gr. 6 Math Pg. 164 4 to 9 plus the workbook sheets.
• Science study notes.
• FAST,PRAY,GIVE
• overdue books
• book orders.

Welcome Back!

It was lovely to see everyone back this morning!  I trust that you all had a restful winter break! 

We started Monday this week with a new math unit on fractions and decimals.  This is a difficult concept for some students so I encourage all families to incorporate fractions into as many daily activities as you can.  One of the best ways to work fractions into "home" activities is cooking; think measuring cups!  How many 1/2 cups make a whole cup, how many 1/4 cups make a whole etc.  Thanks! We are currently working with "equivalent fractions" and "mixed numbers."

 

 

Homework:

• Gr. 5 Pg. 168 1,2,4
• Gr. 6 Math Pg. 164 1,2,3
• Science: Please complete your Canadians in Flight Sheet
• Folk Tale Plays Due Friday
• Scholastic Book Orders Due March 5th
• Grade 6's have your Career Guidance "Smarts" done by Monday March 2
• Sub Lunch due tomorrow.



Have a Wonderful Winter Break!

I hope each of you has a wonderful and restful winter break.  I have told the students that there are only 2 important things for the break:

• Please try to read an A.R. book.
• Please prep for your Folktale Play.

Happy News!

Every student handed in their writing assignment on time!! That is a first for us and a huge milestone! I am so happy!

Tomorrow we will be having our Valentine's Day celebration.  Please remember to wear your pink/red/white clothing. Please also bring your valentines, a zip lock bag to take stuff home and a treat if you want!

Literature Circle roles are due tomorrow.

Please get your A.R. goal!!

Wintery Wednesday !!!

STUDY STUDY STUDY

Math Test Tomorrow!

Narrative Letter Due Tomorrow!

The Break is Almost Here!

We are almost at break time!!! It will be a much deserved rest for all of us!

Homework:

• Gr.6 Math SWYK as a review for exam on Thursday!
• Gr.5 Math Workbook sheets as review for the exam Thursday!

Important Stuff!

• Please see Valentine's day note.
• Family Reading Morning...you must have a parent with you.
• Friday is wear you pink/red/white day!
• SUB orders due tomorrow...no exceptions!

It's a Busy Monday!

Hello Families!

Here is what we have going on in this last week before the winter break!

• Math Test February 12th.
• Narrative Letter due February 12th.
• Family Reading Breakfast February 11th.
• Winter Break February 14th to 22nd inclusive.

Homework:

• Math Pg. 237 to 238 1to6
• Please be ready to type up your good copy of your Narrative tomorrow!

Have a Great Weekend!

We had a great end to our week!  The students were really engaged and everyone seemed to be prepared for class! They said that it was a good feeling to know that what was expected of them was completed! They are so perceptive and bright!

We are continuing to read "The Prophecy of the Stones" as our class read aloud for our unit on Tales, Heroes, Deeds and Wonders.  As we work through this novel we are working on our reading strategies.  Ask your child to "re-tell" this story to you.  You will be amazed at how amazing they are at recalling details and putting them into their own words!


Homework:

• Please work on your AR.
• Edit your Narrative Draft

Thursday Items!

Tomorrow is Beach Day!!!! Please wear your "beachey best!!!"

Homework:

• Math Pg. 233 1,3,4,5,6,9
• Please make sure you have peer edited your buddy's draft!
• Literature Circle roles are due Friday
• Parents please see the beautiful art your child brought home!

Have a good night!

Thank You!

Dear Families,
 I want to start out by saying how grateful I am for your support in my classroom.  I was so touched by the lovely comments and amazing ownership shown by all families in my quest to see your children reach academic excellence. We had a different group of grade 5/6's today; they were prepared, engaged and self motivated learners! I am so proud!

Homework:

• Math Pg. 229 1,3,5,6,7,9
• Please make sure your narrative letter draft is typed up for tomorrow! We lost a day due to being unprepared and we need to make this up at home! Just the draft needs to be done.  We will edit tomorrow.
• Your literature circle roles are due Friday and you will have class time to work on them.
• AR Goals!
• Bring back your signed parent letter.
• Make sure you are checking out the Blog

Friday is Beach Day!

We Need To Pull Our Socks Up!

Hello Families!

Please see the note I have sent home with regards to homework.  Please read it with your child, sign and return.

Homework:

• Math Pg.222 1,2,4
• Please ensure your AR goals are met.
• Be prepared to type out your rough draft for your narrative letter tomorrow.

Please return Sub Lunch Forms and Books Orders!

It's Monday!

Welcome to a new week families!

Homework:

• Math Pg.216 to217 1,2,3,5
• Gr.6 must also do 6,7,9 from previous math assignment
• Be ready to start typing out your draft for your narrative letter.
• Sub Lunch forms..bring them back!
• Make sure you tell your folks what you got on your math test!
• Book orders...please get them in.
• AR goals are a must...READ!

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