We are Blessed Wednesday!

Hello Families,


I am so sorry for the delay in posts; we have been so busy at school with all the wonderful things going on this Advent Season.


Last week we had Double Tree Lunch, Chili for Children Lunch, SaskTel Choir, singing with Mr. Diebel, RED/GREEN Ugly sweater day, Advent Liturgy and the Santa Store!!!!!


On Monday this week each child in our school received a gift from Santa; Thank you to the RCMP cadets for helping to distribute these gifts. Then there was a talent show in the evening.


On Tuesday this week we had a lovely Advent Liturgy and then we made Toque Decorations for our tree.


On Wednesday Rawlco Radio and their partners gave each child THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER TOY of the Christmas Season!!!!! Each child received a FINGERLING!!!!


SERIOUSLY!!!!!!

We still have so much going on!!

TOMORROW December 21st is our Christmas Concert. 1pm and 7pm

Friday is PJ and Movie Day! EARLY DISMISSAL 2:10 pm

Wow Wednesday!

Hello Families!


We had such a lovely day today in Grade 5!  We helped our morning and afternoon Kindergarten Buddies shop at the Santa Store, we read with them and then played with them! We also had our Christmas lunch at the Double Tree Hotel!  Our hearts are filled with Love and Gratitude!


Please be mindful of the following up coming events:


 

Dec. 14            Spirit of SaskTel Choir

Dec 15             Carols with Mr. Diebel and  ugly sweater day or dress in the colors of Christmas

Dec. 15            Santa Store Shopping

Dec. 15            Chili For Children Christmas Dinner

Dec 18             Rotary Concert/Talent Show 7:00 pm

Dec 21             Christmas Concert  1pm and 7pm

Dec 22             Last day – PJ Day and Movie Day. Early Dismissal.

 

 

Two Mondays Before Holidays!

Hello Families,


We have a very busy two weeks before be break for Christmas.  We have many fun and exciting things planned for your children.  It is very important, however, that they are here not only for the "fun" stuff but for the school work as well.  Please ensure your child is at school, well rested, with proper clothing and materials and on time!


Homework and Reminders:

• New spelling.  Test Friday.
• Math Pg. 8 1,3,4,5
• Advent Liturgy Tuesday 1pm
• Double Tree Lunch Wednesday
• Santa Store Shopping this week
• Chili For Children Lunch Friday

Wintery Wednesday!

Hello families!


What a beautiful snowy day! Just a few reminders as we continue into December.  Please ensure your child has proper clothing for this cold time of year; mitts, toque, boots, jacket and ski pants.  That being said they also need indoor shoes in case of a fire drill etc.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math test tomorrow...please study
• Reading Night tonight.
• Pizza lunch if you ordered tomorrow

Monday and Tuesday News!

Hello Families!


Thank you to all families who showed up to discuss their child's achievements with both your child and myself.  I was very proud of your children in both their goal setting and their self awareness.


Homework and Reminders:

• New spelling words
• Math test Thursday...please study
• Reading Night Wednesday December 6th 6to730pm
• Pizza lunch for those who ordered December 7th

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families!


We are ready for our Student Led Conferences! I hope you are excited to see how amazing your kiddos are!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg.106 to 107 4,5,6,8,9
• Clothing Orders Due
• Pizza Orders Due
• Book Orders Due

REPORT CARDS GO HOME TODAY


Conferences are this Wednesday Nov 29th and Thursday Nov 30th.  PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIME!

Mellow Monday!

Hello Families!


Although we had a pretty mellow day in class we were still focused on getting our portfolios ready to showcase to you!  Please be reminded that interviews are Wednesday and Thursday evening from 3:30 to 7:30.  There is no school Friday!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg. 106 #1,2
• Book orders due tomorrow
• Pizza orders due

Thursday Things!

Hello Families!


Just a reminder there is no school Friday November 24th!


Enjoy your weekend!

Working Wednesday!

Hello Families!


We have been working so hard to complete all of our assessments, plan our student lead conferences and goal set!  The students are so excited to show you how amazing they are!


The next few days before report cards go out are so very important.  Please make sure your child is here so that have every opportunity to succeed!


Homework and Reminders:

• Please see Pizza Lunch note
• Please see Interview time note
• Please bring $5 to buy your way out of class tomorrow
• Wear Rider Green or your Diversity shirt tomorrow.

Monday!

Hello Families


We had another busy day in Grade 5.  Students are busy preparing for their student led conferences.  I am very proud of the effort they are putting in to showcase their work!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg 102 3,4,5
• No school Friday November 24th TPD
• But your way out of class note $5. Please see note

Wednesday...Reading Night!

Hello Families!


Tonight we have reading night.  We will be reading about Friendship and focusing on Remembrance day and our veterans.  We hope to see you there 6-7:30pm.


Homework and Reminders:

• Thursday November 16th-Violence Test Health Mrs. Crook
• Family Handout due for Mrs. Crook Monday November 20th
• Wear Rider Green Friday
• New Book orders coming home

Tuesday!

Hello Families!


I hope all of you enjoyed your long weekend and took time to remember those who served our country and those who continue to serve.  I apologize for not updating the blog sooner but I was  away last week.


Homework and Reminders:

• Reading Night Tomorrow Night 6-7:30
• Study for Health and Fully Alive. Test Thursday.
• Finish Family Quiz for Health due Monday
• Please see clothing order note

Mindful Monday!

Hello Families!


It was a very good day in Grade 5 today.  I am always mindful of how blessed I am to teach at Sacred Heart! I hope you find something that keeps you mindful of how blessed we truly are!


Homework and Reminders:

• Poppy Donations
• New spelling words
• Picture retakes November 9th
• No school Friday November 10th and Monday November 13th.

Thursday Thunder!

Hello families!


Your sweet students have been working so hard to learn multiplication skills.  They are persevering through everything.  As well, many students have completed their expository essays that are due tomorrow!  I am so proud of them.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg. 94 4 and 5
• Poppy Donations
• Spelling Test Friday
• Expository Essay due Friday
• See Roughrider Game note for this Saturday

Wintery Wednesday!

Hello Families!


I hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween.  It was quite the scare this morning to wake up to snow! Yikes!  Please make sure your child has proper winter clothing! See Ms. Fiske if you need anything!


Homework and Reminders:

• Tonight is family fitness night with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.  Please go straight to the gym!
• Math Pg. 90 2 and 5
• Essays due Friday

Monday Before Mayhem!

Hello Families!


It is the Monday before Halloween Mayhem!  Students brought a note home outlining our Halloween day tomorrow.  We look forward to having a "business as usual" morning and then a fun filled afternoon. Students can wear their costume all day but need to get ready at home.  Please ensure costumes are appropriate and there are no weapons.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math pg. 82to83 1,2,5,7,9
• Expository Essays will be due Friday November 3rd
• Family Fitness night with the Roughriders November 1st 6 to730
• New Spelling words

Thursday Thoughts!

Hello Families!


Grade 5 was busy today!  We focused a lot on Writing and Math.  Please make sure your child is caught up on their expository essay.  The good copies are due next week!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg. 78 1to 7
• Book Orders due tomorrow

Wise Wednesday!

Hello Families!


We worked very hard today in Grade 5.  I am impressed to see how the students are maturing and becoming independent learners.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg. 75 6,7,8,9,10
• Expository Essay Draft due tomorrow.

Tremendous Tuesday!

Hello Families!


We have had a very quiet and peaceful day today!  I was so impressed with both our students and staff at Sacred Heart yesterday.  Our school family is so resilient and calm; we just motored through the day yesterday as if nothing as wrong.  Way to go Sacred Heart!




Homework and Reminders:

• We have started a new Math Unit on Multiplication and Division. Math P.g 74 to 75
• Book Orders due Friday!

Monday!

Hello Families!


We had a great start to our week! We have new spelling words, we started a new math unit and we are almost done our Van Gogh pastels landscapes.


Homework and Reminders:

• New spelling words
• Sub lunch orders due tomorrow
• sub lunch October 31st
• Book orders due Friday October 27th

Thursday Things!

Hello Families!


We have had a great few days in class.  We had the opportunity to go see the Riders practice yesterday and participate in their DIVERSITY IS STRENGTH campaign! We have also been completing our CAT 4 tests; the students have been so focused!  Please ensure your child is at school so they stay up to date on their testing and assignments.


Homework and Reminders:

• Spelling test tomorrow
• Sub orders due soon
• Book Orders due soon
• Tell your family how you did on your math test!

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families.


We had a great day in Grade 5 today!  We finished our Math test, continued to work on our expository writing, and started our Van Gogh Fall Landscapes.

Homework and Reminders:

• Please see the 3 notes that came home today for Reading Night, CAT 4 tests, and Sub lunch
• Please finish you Respiratory worksheets.
• Study your spelling

Thursday!

Hello families!


Please be aware that we have a MATH TEST and SPELLING TEST tomorrow!


STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!!

Wednesday Wonders!

Hello Families!


We had another great day in Grade5.  The students looked so sharp for their school pictures!  They also worked very hard today; this was a big improvement from Tuesday!


Homework and Reminders:

• Please study your math.
• New Book Orders are coming home!
• Study your spelling!

Tuesday!

Hello Families,


We have a very big week ahead of us in grade 5.  Tomorrow is picture day; please come ready with your best smile!  We have our Unit 2 Math test this Friday.  It is important that your child study, be well rested and come prepared to write this test. We also have new spelling words and a test this Friday!


Homework and Reminders:

• Pictures tomorrow.
• Math Review Pg. 66 to67 7,8,9,10
• Math test Friday October 13th
• New spelling Unit 4
• Spelling test Friday October 13th

Tuesday Times!

Hello Families!


We have had a busy day in Grade 5  Please be mindful that students will be having their first Unit Math test in the next week.  As well, they will begin writing their first expository essay on one of the Body Systems.  I have reminded students that it is crucial that they bring their backpack, agenda, and homework back to school daily.  Without these necessary items they will be lost and behind.


Homework and Reminders:

• Please make sure that if you have concerns you email me at k.walby@rcsd.ca
• Math pg. 82 to 83 #1,2,7,9
• School Pictures October 11th
• All students should be able to access Pearson Portal now

Meaningful Monday!

Hello Families!


We had such a meaningful day today at Sacred Heart.  We were so blessed to have a blessing of our buffalo and a mini feast.  We also participated in honouring residential school survivors and their families with our "Orange Shirt Walk."


Sacred Heart is steeped in First Nation Traditions. We honour these daily in all we do!


Homework and Reminders:

• No School October 5,6,9
• Crenshaw questions due tomorrow.

Fun Friday

Hello Families!


We have been so busy at school this week with school work, celebrations, mass and the Terry Fox run/walk.


Monday is an extremely important day at Sacred Heart.  We will be having a feast honouring the blessing of our buffalo.  As well, we will be celebrating Orange Shirt day in honour of residential school survivors. 


It is imperative that protocol be followed for our feast. Students know what is expected of them as we have gone over everything with them.


Homework and Reminders:

• Group 1 Math Pg.58 1to4
• Group 2 Math finish workbook
• Wear Orange Shirt Monday

Thankful Thursday

Hello Families!


We had such a great day today at Sacred Heart! We had a beautiful mass in the morning and then we participated in our Terry Fox run in the afternoon! The students and I are so grateful for such a wonderful day!


If you need to email me with any concerns please do so at k.walby@rcsd.ca 


If you just comment on the blog with concerns I cannot respond.  I love all the positive feedback though!


Thanks and please study for your spelling test tomorrow!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Hello Families!


We have Mass tomorrow and will be walking to St Cecilia. As well, we have our Terry Fox run in the afternoon.  We will be going to Douglas Park.  Please make sure you wear proper footwear and clothing; don't forget your toonie!

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families!


We had a very productive day in grade 5.  Students really worked hard to complete tasks and assignments.  I encourage you to have your child here daily so that important instructional components are not missed.  Being at school daily is the key to success!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math quiz today on rounding numbers
• Social quiz today on Provinces and their capitals
• Picture day October 11th
• Please bring a toonie for Terry Fox run by Thursday!!!

Monday Schlumpies!

Hello Families!


We had a slow start to the week.  Students were very lethargic and sleepy.  I stressed to them the importance of getting enough sleep and being actively participating in their education.


I had all students log onto Pearson Portal to ensure that they could access textbooks via the internet  So far we have had great success.  I am hoping this allows all students to finish unfinished work at home.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg.55 #3,4,5
• New Spelling words in agenda
• Map of Canada due tomorrow. Use Pearson to look in Social textbook if you need.
• opening Mass Thursday September 28th 10:15
• Terry Fox Run/Walk Thursday 28th 12:30

Thinking Thursday!

Hello Families!


A big thanks to all of you who came to reading/meet the teacher night last night. It was great to meet so many of my wonderful families!


Homework and Reminders:

• Please try your Pearson username and password and make sure you can get into your textbooks.
• Math pg. 51 to 52  #7 and 11
• No school Friday! Enjoy your weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Hello Families!


What a lovely day we have had today.  The students worked very hard at learning some new estimation strategies in math, they learned about different types of medicine in science, they worked on their spelling words, we had a health presentation on lice and Elder Mae came for a visit.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg. 51 4 and 5
• Reading Night and meet the teacher night tonight at 6pm
• Spelling test tomorrow
• Book orders due tomorrow

Catch Up Tuesday!

Hello Families!


We have had a busy day of catching up on unfinished work! I am encouraging your child to try to keep up I class and get things done so that we don't have homework!


We have a short week this week and a lot of learning to do!


Homework and Reminders:

• New spelling. Test Thursday!
• Meet the Teacher and reading night tomorrow Wednesday September 20th 6pm
• No School Friday
• Book orders due Thursday September 21st

Full Friday!

Hello Families!


Wow where did the week go? We just completed our first full week of school.  The students have been working so hard.  As most of you know, we have a new teacher at our school Mrs. Walter.  This has allowed us to make some significant classroom adjustments which means more one on one time for your child.  Welcome Mrs. Walter!


Reminders:

• Book orders are due September 21st.
• Reading/meet the teacher night is September 20th.
• No school Friday September 22nd

Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday Thoughts...

Hello Families!


I hope all of you found time to enjoy this much cooler day.  Our classroom was finally cool and it seemed so much easier for the students to focus.  We are well into the swing of things in class and the students seem so eager to learn.  We are already busy working on whole numbers in Math, sentences and paragraphs in Writing, the human body Science,  how Canada was formed in Social Studies and we have begun reading the book Crenshaw in Language Arts.

Homework and Reminders:

• Math pg. 18 all
• Book Orders due September 21st

Wednesday Work!

Hello Families!


We have continued to work hard to establish routines and procedures in class.  It is very important that students remember agendas and complete homework so that they are able to keep up in class.  We have already had several students forget things and some that have already missed many days of school.  The formula for success is a combination of being at school and doing the work!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math pg.13 all
• Social studies exit slip Pgs. 8to10
• Reading Night September 20th
• Scholastic Book orders.

Monday!

Hello Families,


I hope all of you had a great weekend filled with warm fall air and sunshine.  We are into our first full week of school and it was  nice to see so many bright faces this morning.


Please remember that your child needs to be at school on time, rested and they need to bring their back-pack and agenda daily!


New spelling words will be sent home at the beginning of the week with tests on Friday.  This week is an exception as we had a short week.  We will have a test tomorrow and new words tomorrow.


Thanks!

Fitness Friday!

Hello Families!


We have had a great start to our school year!  Today, in an effort to improve our fitness levels, we participated in a 15 minute school wide walk/run initiative. We all walked over to Dewdney park and walked/ran for 15 minutes in the beautiful sunshine!


Students have done a great job at getting back into the groove of school.  They are a lovely group of children and I am so happy to call them "my class!"


Homework and Reminders:

• Please bring back all of your sheets for school.
• Have  great weekend!

Thursday Things!

Hello Families,




We had a great first Thursday of the year!  I am so blessed to have such a great group of children.  I am so impressed with their manners, how hard they are working and how sweet they are.




Everyday your student will complete their agenda with what work we have done in class and with any important reminders.  They will write down the work EVEN IF THEY ARE DONE. This is a great way to show you what they have done.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg2 #4, Pg3 #1to4 Pg4 #5
• Spelling Pgs 8,10
• please return your forms

Day Two Wednesday!!!

Hello Families,


We had another great start to our year!  Day two was amazing and your kiddos are working very hard to learn procedures and get back into the groove of school!


Homework and Reminders:

• New Spelling words Unit 1
• Please remember to return your procedures note and your demographic form
• Please complete and return the parent/child questionnaire

Welcome Back!

Hello Families,


Welcome back to another amazing school year at Sacred Heart School.


 I am so excited to have and every one of your children in my classroom!  I look forward to a fun filled year with many learning opportunities.


Homework and Reminders:

• Please sign and return procedures form.
• Please check your demographic form and return them.
• Please make sure to sign your child's agenda
• Please check the blog out daily

Thundery Thursday!

Hello Families!


We are on the down hill slide for the last full week of school! Where has the year gone?  We have completed a year of school, moved to a new building, watched our old building be torn down; it has been a year of growth and renewal for sure!


That being said, tomorrow is the official blessing celebration for our new school.  It is a first in my career and certainly a first for many students. 


We look forward to this special and blessed day!

Monday......7 days left!

Hello Families!


We are on the countdown; 7 days left.  We are busy as a school finishing evaluations, doing report cards and determining class placements for your child.  Please ensure you advise the school if your child will be leaving to go to another school.  As well, please try to have your children at school for the next few days as we have a lot of learning still to do and many fun activities planned.


ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE BACK TOMORROW!

Thursday Things!

Hello Families!


There are 8 school days left in our year! WOW!!! Thank you so much for making sure your children  are here on time and ready to learn!


Please be reminded that there is NO SCHOOL  Friday June 16th.  It is a TPD day.


Enjoy your long weekend!

Magical Monday!

Hello Families!


We are on the countdown to the end of the year!  12 days to go!!! Where has the year gone?  We still, however, have a lot of learning to do and assessment to be done.  It is very important that your child is at school daily so that they can take full advantage of the evaluations presented to them.


Homework and Reminders:

• Please get your money in for swimming $3 and our movie afternoon $5
• spelling test tomorrow
• No school this Friday TPD

Treaty Flag Tuesday!

Hello Families!


I would like to start this post out by saying that we made history today!  Our class and school was so blessed to take part in our Treaty 4 Flag Raising Ceremony.  What a special occasion!


Grateful for Treaty 4 Land!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math 6,7,8
• Gr.5 5 and 7
• Reading Night tomorrow.
• Please bring swimming money $3

Muggy Monday!

Hello Families!


What a muggy hot day in our classroom today!  Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather; they need cooler clothes with the heat.


We have a very busy next few weeks so please read and sign your child's agenda or take a look at the blog daily.


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.5 band notes due
• New spelling words
• Please see dog safety note.
• Treaty 4 flag ceremony Tuesday 10:30
• Reading Night 6 to 7:30 Wednesday.
• Truth and Reconciliation Liturgy 9:30 Thursday

Wonderful Wednesday!

Hello Families!


We are almost done testing!!!! I am so proud of my students and their hard work! 


Please make sure you send you child's swimming money and any grade 5 band notes!!!


Thanks
Mrs. Walby

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families!


We are still in testing mode!  Please make sure your child is rested, and ready to do their best at school.  We should be done the formalized testing this week!


There is a note about swimming coming home today.  Please read it!


Thanks
Mrs. Walby

Monday Marks!

Hello Families!


We are very busy testing this week.  Please have your child at school and on time!  They cannot afford to miss any school in these last few weeks of the year!


Grade 5 band notes due Wednesday May 31st.

Thursday!

Hello Families!


We are busy in grade 4/5 preparing for our Reading and Writing diagnostic tests.  It is also a very busy time of year as we try to complete curriculum requirements.  It is so important that your child is at school every day and on time.  There is still so much learning to do despite the fact that the school year is winding down.


Homework and Reminders:

• Crazy Hair Day tomorrow.
• Hot Dog lunch for those who ordered tomorrow
• Grade 5 band forms due May 31st

Windy Wednesday!!!

Hello Families!


I hope you all had a great long weekend! The weather was such a beautiful blessing!  A huge thank you to all of my students for their prayers, kind words and cards for some minor eye surgery I had.  Those things sure make a teacher feels special!


Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 256 to 257 1to5
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 298 1to3
• Hot dog orders due tomorrow.

Thoughtful Thursday!

Hello Families!


We were very busy today finishing up projects and getting things cleared up before the break.  Please be reminded there is no school Friday May 19th, Monday May 22rd and Tuesday May 23rd.  Enjoy your long weekend.
Thank you to all of my students for their sweet cards, notes and pictures today! I was feeling the love!!!


Please see note that came home regarding Hot Dog lunch!

Wednesday Words!

Hello Families!


We wrote our Geometry test today but many students were not here.  They will have to write this test upon their return. It is important that students are at school on testing days!


Descriptive Essays are due tomorrow.
Spelling Test tomorrow lesson 29
Freezie sale tomorrow...bring your money!

Tuesday Times!

Hello Families!


We had a very productive day in grade 4/5.  Students are working very hard at completing assignments and getting prepared for tests.  It would appear that we have finally "settled!" Lovely!


GEOMETRY TEST TOMORROW!


Please be aware that your child is coming home with a Geometry test to study from tonight. It is the exact test they will get tomorrow.  We have completed all questions in class and they have had time to study and ask about anything they were uncertain of. Please help your child prepare for their exam!

Monday!!!

Hello Families!


We have a short but busy week! Students do not have school Friday May 19th, Monday May 22nd, and Tuesday May 23rd. 


Students also have some important school items due!


If you haven't presented your Simple Machine we are doing the final ones tomorrow.
Descriptive Essays are due Thursday May 18th
New spelling words lesson #29


Please remind your child that although we are in the downhill stretch of school for the year we have so much to still accomplish!

Fun Friday!

Hello Families!


We ended our week on such a great note!  I was so proud of the kiddos at Mass today and walking to and from church!  They are sure growing up and leading by example!


As well, we had our Inventor's Workshop today and students presented their own handcrafted Simple Machine!  They were awesome!!!!! I was so proud!

Have a Great Weekend!!!

Wednesday Working!

Hello Families!


We are continuing to keep very busy in Grade 4/5. Students are learning about symmetry, nets, and 3 dimensional drawing in geometry.  We are almost done the book Loser, we are working on symmetry bugs in art and hope to start some drama activities soon.


Please DO NOT FORGET!


Simple Machines are due Friday


Reading Night tonight at 6p.m.

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families!


Please see your child's agenda!  A note came home about our first reading night in our new school!  There are great prizes including two bikes!!!!

Many Item Monday!

Hello Families!


We had a bit of a sleepy start to our Monday!  Students need to get to bed early Sunday nights so they are ready to roll Monday morning!  We have a very busy week ahead of us!


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math pg. 243 1,2,3
• Gr. 5 Math pg. 237 6,7,8
• Simple Machines are due Friday May 12th
• Mass at St. Cecilia 10:15 Friday May 12th
• Reading Night Wednesday May 10th 6to7:30
• New Spelling Lesson #28

FAB Friday!!!

What a fabulous way to end the week!  The sun was shining, the kids were happy and the weekend was upon us! So Blessed!


Homework and Reminders:

• Don't forget to work on your Inventor's Workshop project
• Have a great weekend!

Wonderous Wednesday!

Hello Families!


We are forging ahead in grade 4/5!  Students completed their Fractions and Decimals unit and we have now begun our Geometry Unit!  The students will be exploring attributes of shapes, symmetry, parallel and perpendicular lines and we will top it all off with an individualized symmetry art project! COOL!!!


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg.235 1,2,3
• Gr. 5Math Pg. 228 2,3,5

Tremendous Tuesday

Hello Families!


What a beautiful day!  The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and all is well in grade 4/5!


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math pg. 224 1,2,3,4
• Gr.5 Math pg.224 1,4,5,6,7
• Please start bringing your materials for your Inventor's Workshop

Second Monday in the New School!

Hello Families!


It is our second week in our new school and the kids are doing great!  We are really trying to instill a feeling of pride and respect in this new people.  Children are being very conscientious to take care of all they have been given!


Homework and Reminders:

• New Spelling words Lesson #27
• Inventor's Workshop...Start planning your project!  It is due May 12th.  No need to buy fancy stuff just use great junk from around your home!

Inventor’s Workshop

Due Date: Friday May 12, 2017.

Your mission my young scientists is to create a “machine of your own”; something that will make moving a load easier!

You can choose to make a SIMPLE MACHINE (which uses one simple machine like an inclined plane, wedge or lever)  or a COMPLEX MACHINE ( which is a combination of two or more simple machines like a bicycle).

 

Here’s What I Expect:

1.  Draw a rough sketch of your design for your machine.
2. Gather the materials you will need INCLUDING THE LOAD you want to move (maybe it’s a tennis ball, your brother’s dirty sock, a can of soup, or your teddy bear Bob…make it small and easy….no need to move grandma’s armchair!)
3. Design your machine using simple items from home like lego, toilet paper tubes, string, rope, tape, glue, paperclips, elastics…anything you can find in your mom’s cupboards BUT PLEASE ASK FIRST!
4. Put your machine to the test! Does it work to move your load?????
5. Bring your machine and load to school and show me how SMART you are!!! I need you to present to the class!
    
   Good Luck Young Scientist!..................................Mrs. Walby

Thinking Thursday!

Hello Families!


We had a pretty great day in Grade 4/5 today!  The students did a portion of their cumulative math exam on fractions; we need to focus on reading directions.  We also worked on our descriptive essays about our new school.  They have done a great job exploring our new space!


Homework and Reminders:

• Spelling test Lesson #26 tomorrow.
• Please see note about "Our School" survey!

Wonderful Wednesday

Hello Families!


We have had a wonderful transition into our new school.  Procedures are falling into place and I could not be more proud of the way my students have managed with all of the changes.  They are such a great group of Kiddos!


Homework and Reminders:

• See school notes sent home for survey and Director's message.
• Study spelling.
• Please check the blog daily!

Tuesday Times!

Hello Families!


It is hard to believe we are finally in our beautiful new facility!  This new school is beyond our dreams; we are truly blessed. 


Please be mindful to check the blog daily.  It is a great way to keep up with what is going on in your child's school career. 


Homework and Reminders:

• All students must have indoor runners. a back pack, an agenda and a pencil case.  These are necessary for daily items.
• We are reviewing for our Math test on multiplication and decimals.
• New spelling Lesson #26; please practice.
• We are beginning a descriptive essay tomorrow.
• Busy Busy Busy!!

Monday Moving Mania!

Hello Families!


Well the time has come and we are in our last 4 days at Scared Heart.  This just feels so sad, exciting, joyful and scary all at once.  We are truly blessed to be moving to our new facility but there is a closeness in our current home that I am praying can be replicated over there.


Please be reminded that our class is touring the new school promptly at 9:20 tomorrow morning so we need to come directly to our classroom for attendance and then we will head over. 


Please pray for a smooth transition for both students and staff!

Friday was Fabulous!

We had a great Friday! The soccer facility was fabulous!


Don't forget to bring your swimming stuff for Monday!


Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday!....5 more days in our old school!

Hello families!


We worked very hard today in Grade 4/5.  We have been working on decimals, reconciliation, The novel Loser, compound machines and levels of government.  Combine that with packing to move, liturgies, and everyday school activities and we have been BUSY!!!!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Gr. 5 text pg. 198 1 and 2
• Spelling test tomorrow Lesson 25
• Please wear gym clothes tomorrow as we will be at the soccer facility in the afternoon.

Wonderful Wednesday!

Hello Families!


What a lovely day!  We were able to spend some time today outside and it was so nice to feel the sunshine! Elder Mae spent the afternoon in our room and was so helpful with our Language Arts work!  Thank you Elder Mae!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Gr. 5 textbook Pg. 189 1to5
• Please study your spelling words
• Please work on IXL

For those who ordered clothing; orders came home today!

Monday Blahs!

Hello families!


We had a rough start to our week; students were tired, without glasses and generally unresponsive to most learning and activities today.  It made for a very stressful and exhausting day for all of us. I need to encourage students to stay focused as we maneuver through our move to the new school and approach the Easter break.  There is still so much learning to be done and making sure we are ready to learn with glasses on and books in tow is paramount to success.




Homework and Reminders:

• Math both grades Chp.4 textbook Pg 204 1to5
• New Spelling Lesson #25
• Fines for library books sent home for those students with lost books

Fulfilling Friday!

Hello Families!


We had a very heartfelt fulfilling day in grade 4/5 at Sacred Heart today!  Our students were blessed to take part in our farewell assembly at our school.  It was joyful, sad, lovely and fulfilling all at once. 


With change always comes apprehension and worry but I can assure you our future is bright, blessed and we are so humbled by the gift we have been given; thank you Lord for the blessing of our new school!


Enjoy your weekend! and remember to bring back your library books!

Thursday!

Hello Families!


We are on the final countdown to the start at our new school!  I went over the calendar with the students today and showed them what was going on and what was planned.  They are very excited and a wee bit nervous.  I have spent a lot of time encouraging them to stay focused despite the transition and have impressed upon them that we have plenty of work yet to be done!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Gr. 4 textbook Pg. 201to 202 1to7
• Please bring a book from home to read.
• Please return all library books if you haven't already
• Spelling test Lesson #24 Friday

Wonderous Wednesday!

Hello Families!


What a beautiful day!  We had a great day in grade 4/5.  We have begun learning about decimals and the students seem to be really understanding the correlation between decimals and fractions!  Good Job kiddos!


Homework and Reminders:

• ALL LIBRARY BOOKS MUST BE RETURNED!!! please look under your bed, in your closet, around your couch!!! Find those books.
• Math Gr. 4 text for everyone Pg 198 to 199 questions 1to5

Tricky Tuesday!

Hello Families!


It was nice to see many students back today; we have had a lot away ill!  We are in those final days before the move and the children are having a bit of a tough time focusing with all the change.  I encourage them to stay in the moment and try to be present in all that we are learning.


We began our new LA Unit today called "Making a Difference."  We kicked off the unit by reading the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds.  Take a look below!

Monday Moves!!

Hello families!


It is an exciting time around Sacred Heart for both teachers and students.  We are packing up and getting ready to move to our amazing new school.  It will be some time yet before the children get to see their new classroom but the teachers are getting ready to move and set up.  Please know that we will be "fully functioning" in our classroom in the old building during the transition so it will be "business as usual!!!"


Homework and Reminders:

• Please send pencils and erasers to school with your child; we are running low and need more.
• Please bring back your signed report card envelope.
• ALL library books must be returned by Wednesday March 29th.
• Spelling test Lesson #23 tomorrow.

Friday Frolic!

Hello families!


We had a great Friday and the sun shine just added to our day!  We started the day off with a whole bunch of Jersey wearing staff and students; what a great spirit day!  We then continued to kick our day off with a beautiful concert by a band from Lethbridge.  Most students finished their Hipster Bunny and we hopped into some math, AR, word work, and social studies along the way!


Enjoy your beautiful weekend!  The spelling test for Lesson #23 has been moved to Monday!

Thorough Thursday!

Hello Families!


We have been very thorough in class preparing for today: REPORT CARD DAY!!!!  Please ensure you look at your child's report card and sign the envelope AND return it!


Homework and Reminders:

• Jersey Day tomorrow
• Ice Cream sale tomorrow
• Report Cards go home today
• Sub orders due tomorrow

Wonderous Wednesday!

Hello Families!


I owe a big thank-you to my classroom kiddos for helping me host our Lenten Liturgy!  They did a fantastic job and I was very proud of all of them! A huge thanks to Mrs. Desjarlais and Mr. ward as well for helping out!


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math pg.184to185 4,5,7,9
• Gr.5 Math Pg.173 6,7,11,12
• Report Cards go out tomorrow
• Ice Cream sale Friday
• Jersey day Friday

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families!


What a lovely day!  We were busy today practicing for our Liturgy tomorrow; the children are doing great!


Homework and Reminders:

• gr.4 Math Pg.184 1,2,3
• Gr. 5 Math Pg.172 3,4,5
• Liturgy Tomorrow

Marvelous Monday!

Hello Families!


It is the First Day of Spring and International Day of Happiness!  What a great way to start the week!  The students were very lucky to participate on a Health fair today where they got to share in exhibits that focused on many aspects of their health.  Thanks to our Nursing students for organizing this. 


Reminders and Homework:

• Our class is responsible for Week 3 Lenten Liturgy  Wednesday at 1pm.  Please come and take part if you would like! 
• Report cards  will be out March 23rd. 
• Friday is spirit day!  Wear your favorite jersey!
• Gr.4 Math pg. 181to 182 1,3,4,5,7
• Gr.5 Math pg.169 6,7,8
• New Spelling Lesson #23

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families!


We have a short week this week! No school for students March 16th TPD and march 17th Convention.


Homework and Reminders:

• We started our unit on Fractions and Decimals.  Woohooo! Math Pg. 176 to177 6,7,8,9

Thursday Thoughts!

Hello Families!


We have a very busy Friday tomorrow.  Students need to come to school rested tomorrow and ready to do their best on their Math test and Spelling test.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math test Unit 4 grades 4 and 5
• Spelling test Lesson #21

Tuesday!

Hello Families!


What a blustery way to start the week!  It would appear that March is coming in like a lion; hopefully it will leave like a lamb!


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 5 Math #1-7 practice test.
• Gr.4 Math Pg. 165 2,3,4
• Tomorrow is Crazy sock and hat day!
• Please see note about reading night tomorrow March 8th!

We are focused on our Lenten Journey!

Another Monday!

Hello Families!


We are heading into a very busy next few weeks and that is why it is so important for students to be alert and awake and ready to learn Monday mornings! 


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math Pg. 165 #1
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 159 13 and 14
• Gr.4 Na Gr.5 math test Chapter 4 will be Thursday March 9th. Start preparing!
• New spelling words lesson #21
• March 8th Reading Night!!
• March 8th Crazy Hat and Sock Day!
• March 9th clothing orders due!
• March 10th Expository Essay due!

Thursday!

Hello Families!


I am happy to be back in my classroom with my kiddos after an extended February Break. The flu is not fun and I encourage all families with sick children to keep them home until they are well; things spread so quickly and being sick is no fun!


March is going to be an incredibly busy month at Sacred Heart; teachers are preparing their classes to move, report cards are coming out, celebrations for AR and the Closing of Sacred Heart are happening and most importantly we have entered our Lent Season! So exciting!

Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math Pg. 160 3and4
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 158 6
• Spelling test Friday lesson #20

Fabulous Friday!

Hello Families!


We had a great last day before the break!  Please be reminded that students return from Winter Break on Monday February 29th!

Monday Minds!

Hello Families!


Welcome to our last week before the winter break!  I am sure looking forward to some beautiful weather and down time as we have been working very hard! We have a very busy week so please pay attention to all of the reminders coming home.


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 145 5,6,7
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 154 5,6,7,8
• Valentines day tomorrow. Please bring a bad to take home your valentines.
• Skating tomorrow. Please make sure you have proper clothing.
• Wednesday is Day of Pink for Anti-Bullying.
• Friday is Record Breaking Day

Thursday!

Hello families!


I hope you are all keeping warm today! It was nice to have all the students back today and ready to learn.  It was too bad that Reading Night was cancelled but I know that Mrs. White's fairy Tale Day will make up for it.


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 140 to 1411to4
• Gr. 5 Math Pg.144 3,4,7
• Dress Like a teacher day tomorrow...bring your Orange Shirts!
• Spelling test tomorrow Lesson #18
• Math practice sheets are due Monday!

Tuesday Tidings!

Hello Families!


Students were busy today learning many new concepts in Math.  Grade 4's are learning about elapsed time and Grade 5's are discovering Area, Perimeter and Volume.


Reminders and Homework:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 137 2to6
• Valentines Card List sent home
• Reading Night tomorrow
• Bring Orange Shirts for Friday

Monday..My Oh My!

Hello Families!


Two weeks until Winter Break!  We really need to be engaged in our learning and "present" during teaching times.  Many students were very sleepy and tired today.  Please make sure your kiddos get to bed at a decent time so they are well rested for school.


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math Pg. 135 4,5,7,8
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 134 2,3
• New Spelling Lesson 18
• New math review worksheets.
• Reading Night Wednesday February 8th 6-7:30
• Dress Like a teacher day Friday!

Fabulous Friday!

Hello Families!


We had a very productive day today!  I am sending home weekly multiplication and division practice sheets.  Students will receive them Monday's with their new spelling words; they are due on Friday. Quite a few students handed them in today but there were many who either forgot or just put down random numbers in an attempt to make their work "look" done.  This practice is to keep essential skills sharp.  Please encourage your child to complete this weekly work.


Have a great weekend!

Thorough Thursday!

Hello families!


We have had another busy day today!  Students were much more independent and focused on learning.  I was very proud of them!  Please ensure that if your child is going to be away that you notify the office.  As well, it is very difficult for me to re-teach all subject matter when your child returns.  I would be more than happy to inform you of what your child is missing.  As well, this blog gives a detailed overview of daily events in class and most texts are available online (students have user names and passwords in agendas!)


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg.131 3,4,6,7,8,9
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 130 2,3,4
• Spelling test tomorrow Lesson 17
• Math weekly worksheets due tomorrow

Tough Tuesday!

Hello Families!


We had a bit of tough day in class today with a lot of students away and those that were here were struggling with writing and doing many of the things we have already learned this year.  I encourage my students to keep pushing through these "learning lulls" as we have many more exciting adventures to embark on!  It is important your child is at school daily; it makes it very difficult to catch them up on work they have missed.


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr.4 Math pg. 126 to 127 6,7,8
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 124 to 125 6,10,11,12,14

Mellow Monday!

Hello Families!


Welcome back to another week of learning in grade 4/5.  I hope all of you had a great long weekend.  I spent my Friday enriching my knowledge as a teacher so I can bring bigger and better ideas to the classroom.


We are starting something new today in grade 4/5.  Students learned to make study notes today on cue cards and will be bringing them home tonight to study for Religion.  As well, I will be sending home weekly math review sheets with new spelling words.  At the end of the week they need to be turned in!


We also started a new unit in Math on measurement.


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 126 1to5
• Gr.5 Math Pg. 124 1,3,4,5
• New Spelling Lesson 17
• Religion quiz tomorrow
• Math review sheets due Friday.

Tuesday Times!

Hello Families!


We had a big discussion today about wanting to do well in school and working hard to be better than we were the day before!  I am trying to motivate students to develop an intrinsic desire to become independent and accountable learners!  I am seeing progress daily with your children; half the battle is simply "getting here" the other half is paying attention and trying their best!  We can do this! We are a team! We are smart! We are capable!


Please remember to bring your skating gear tomorrow!

Monday!

Hello Families!


Another busy week is upon us in grade 4/5 at Sacred Heart.  We will be having our Unit 3 Math test as well as completing some math assessment questions, we have skating, lockdown drill practice, new spelling; the list goes on and on!  Please make a big effort to be here this week as it's a douzie!!!!


Homework and Reminders:

• We will be practicing our lockdown procedures this week in our classrooms.
• No school this Friday TPD
• Skating January 25th in the morning please dress appropriately and have your socks!
• New spelling words Lesson 16
• Math Test Unit 3 this week!

Yeah It's Friday!

Hello Families!


What a great day to start the weekend; the weather is so lovely I think I heard birds chirping this morning!  The students have been working very hard preparing for their upcoming Math test. We wrote our Sound Unit science test today and the marks were great!!! The children are really catching on to what they need to do to become successful!


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 312 1to5
• Gr.5 Math Pg.115 13to17

Thursday Things!

Hello Families!


We are busy working harder than ever in Grade 4/5; I am really pushing students to reach their academic potential!  We are currently during another practice RAD so that we can really master our reading strategies and make ourselves stronger readers.


Homework and Reminders:

• Gr. 4 Math Pg. 116 to 117  3,8to14
• Gr. 5 Math Pg. 114 1,2,7to12
• Spelling Test Lesson 15 tomorrow.

Terrific Tuesday!

Hello Families!


The students worked so hard to day and we were actually able to get to all our subjects today!  I am so proud of them! It must be the beautiful weather that has inspired them!


Homework and Reminders:

• Math pg.43 Long Division sheet
• See Reading Night note
• Pita Orders due Friday January 20th

Monday Mindfulness!

Hello Families!


Today we had the pleasure of spending parts of our day in "retreat" mode; reconnecting with God and our school Family.  It was lovely to see the kids having so much fun!


We are getting to that place in the school year where homework will be coming home.  Students need to have ownership of their learning and remember to bring back homework, agendas and other items required at school to complete their assignments.


Homework and Reminders:

• Math Pg. 296 questions 11to20
• New Spelling Lesson #15
• Reading Night January 18th
• Pita orders due

Thursday BRRR Day!

Hello Families!


Well, what a crazy last two days! It is so cold Old Man Winter is wearing a coat today! Thank-You to my 13 brave little students who showed up today with a smile.  It is days like these where we really bond as a class; through crazy circumstances and adversity our sweet little group gets stronger and stronger!


I haven't been teaching anything new as I don't want my kiddos at home to miss out.  We are waiting for you guys...hurry back!!!


Tomorrow is SPIFFY DAY!...Wear your best fancy duds!


Stay Warm,
Mrs. Walby