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!

Enjoy your night!