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!