Friday, May 31, 2013

Homework:
   Math:     Wall math corrections due Tuesday.
                  Students earning less than 7/11 must stay in at lunch Wednesday for a
                        Wall math review.
   WWBook:   yellow paper signed and back for Monday

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Homework:
   Math:      Wall Math (Fri)
   Health:     Keep track of your physical acivity for Thur/Fri and Sat or Sun
   Writing:    Freeble writing project - all drafts due (should be 8) Fri
                                                      - all good copies (June 7)
                                                      - final project illustrated (June 14)
  
Other:
   Talent Show auditions - next Tue and Wed.
   City Hall form - June 7
   Paul Lake form - June 7

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Homework:
   Math:       Wall Math (Fri)
   Socials:     Assignment (Thur)
   Writing:     Freeble assignment - 8 chapters due Friday (minimum 5 sentences each)
                       Chapters are:   1  Who they are and what they look like.
                                              2  Where they can be found.
                                              3  Who's in the family
                                              4. Which house is yours (Optional - some don't live in houses)
                                              5.  What shall we wear (Optional - some don't wear clothing)
                                              6.  Who was that Freeble? (Are there different types? Is there
                                                  a famous freeble? What was he/she famous for?
                                              7.   What do you do?  (What jobs are there? Are they paid?
                                                   How long do they work? At what age do they start? Do they
                                                    retire?) 
                                               8.  How do we get there. (Transportation. How they get around.)
                                               9  What is your past?  (Any important events in the past - Were there
                                                    wars? How did the government start? If there is no government, why
                                                   not? Who were some important 'people' in their history?)
   Art:     Koi fish (Fri)

Other:
   Health:    Keep track of your physical activity minutes for the next 3 days.
   Heart & Stroke donations:   due June 6
   City Hall field trip notice:      due June 7
   Paul Lake notice:                 due Jene 7

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

I apologize for not posting yesterday but somehow I locked myself out!!  I couldn't get it to let me get in to add a post.  Anyway, now all is well.  Phew!

First I would like to say a big congratulations to Cheyanne and Daisy for making it to the Districts in the 1500 m.  Cheyanne placed 8th and Daisy placed 1st.  Way to go, girls!! 

We have four students that will be attending the Districts in other events tomorrow so, good luck to Reesa, Kiara, Daisy and Jayme!

Homework:
   Reading:     Novel Study - chp. 27-32 (Wed)
   Socials:       next assignment - (Thur)
   Math:         Wall Math (Fri)
   Art:             Koi (Fri)

Other:
   Library:       Wednesday
   Heart & Stroke:  all donations and envelopes due in on June 6
   Talent Show:       auditions on June 4 and 5
   Early Dismissal:   June 7 students out at 12:30 (parent-teacher interviews)

We would like to go to Paul Lake for a year end field trip.  I will need some help for this to work. Please watch for the notice.

Friday, May 24, 2013

There is no homework this weekend. 
Students did not bring WW book home this weekend because we were having trouble with the computers and I was unable to print off the Weekly review sheets.

I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Homework:
   Math:      page 236-37  #2-6
   PE:          please bring a baseball glove if you have one

Have a wonderful Thursday evening.

Upcoming:
   We will be watching a skipping presentation on May 27th, which will kick off our donation collection for Jump Rope for Heart. We will be having our jump off on June 4th and all donations will be due in on June 6.
   We will be going to City Hall and will need drivers on June 13.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Congratulations to all of the students who went to the Zone Track Meet today.  What a wonderful accomplishment!  From what I hear, some of them have even made it to the Districts.  Amazing!!  Well done to all.

Because today was a bit of an unusual day, I'll be collecting some of today's homework tomorrow (for those who didn't have it completed and for those who were away today).

Homework:
   Math:        Wall Math corrections - due
   Reading:    Novel Study questions and vocab (ch.22-26) - due
   PE:            Bring a baseball glove if you have one.  Will need it Wed.
   Library:     Bring in all books to renew or return (Wed)

I hope that you all have a cozy evening - perhaps curled up with a hot chocolate and a good book.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Homework:
   Math:            Wall Math corrections (Tue)
   Reading:        Novel Study - ch. 22-26 questions and vocab sheet (Tue)
   WW Book:   signed & returned (Tue)

Have a wonderful 4 days off!  I will see you on Tuesday.

PS
Please try to remember to bring a baseball glove (if you don't have one here already). Thanks!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Homework:
    Math:      Wall Math (Thur)
    French:    Quiz Thur. 
    Science:   Skeleton due Thur.
    Socials:    1 part of project due
    Reading:   NS (Tue)  - we are hoping to have most handed in Thursday

Reminder:
   Please remember to bring your baseball glove.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Homework:   Math:         Wall Math (due Thurs)
   French:       Quiz (Thurs) on our 1st 6 directional words (sur, sous, dans, devant
                            derriere, a cote de)  Get your child to sing you our song!
   Science:     Skeleton must be finished and glued on (Thurs)
   Socials:      First part of Socials project (Thurs) - most students are completing their title page
   Reading:     Chapter 22-26 questions & vocab sheet (we're aiming for Thurs)


Monday, May 13, 2013

** Today our schedule was a bit crazy because we had a Smart Board put in our room!!  (Yah!)  Anyway,  we were out of our room for about 2 hours today, which resulted in our not filling in our agendas.  So if your child doesn't have anything in their agenda, it's not their fault.

Homework:
   Math:         Wall Math (due Thurs)
   French:       Quiz (Thurs) on our 1st 6 directional words (sur, sous, dans, devant
                            derriere, a cote de)  Get your child to sing you our song!
   Science:     Skeleton must be finished and glued on (Thurs)
   Socials:      First part of Socials project (Thurs)
   Reading:     Chapter 22-26 questions & vocab sheet (we're aiming for Thurs)

There is no school on Friday (Pro-D day) or on Monday (Victoria Day).  Students are encouraged to work very hard throughout the week so that there will not be any homework (except Wall Math corrections) over the long weekend. 

Happy Monday!!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Homework:
   Math:            Wall Math corrections (Mon)
   WW Book:   signed and back (Mon)

Other:
   Bring a baseball glove (or 2) if you have one.  We are going to be working on
our passing and catching in addition to playing a game.

I wish all of you mothers out there a very happy Mother's Day on Sunday.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Homework:
   Math:        Wall Math (Fri)
   Reading:    NS - all questions and vocab (ch.1 -21) are due Fri.  I will not be
                        accepting work from chapters 1-21 after Friday.
  
Other:
   YPC:  Friday
   A huge thank you to all families that sent food items today for our pot luck.  It was delicious!! We even have some banana bread, chicken pieces and veggies for our snack tomorrow! Yum. 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Homework:
   Math:       We are working on fractions and we are now working on comparing fractions
                        by making them have the same denominator.  It is tricky and the kids need
                        practice to build on the understanding of the process.  We did several questions
                        on the handout together today.  I am assigning the rest of page 266 and #1-6
                        on page 267.  BUT if your child did not finish many because they are struggling
                        with it, I told them that they just needed to finish 6 more questions.
                   Wall Math:  (Fri)
   Reading:    Quiz  (Thur)

   Book Order:    Due tomorrow, please.

PE:
   Please send a baseball glove if you have one.

Potluck Lunch TOMORROW!
   I do apologize for the short notice.  I tried to convince the students to have the potluck next week but they really wanted to have it on Thursday. 
   Please send:  a plate, fork and cup
   Students did sign up for food items today. Please email me if you have to change a food item.

Veggies and Dip:             Olivia,  Eric
Fruit and Dip:                  Daisy
Cheese/cracker platter:    Lydia
Salads:                            Jayme (Greek)
                                       Hannah (caesar)
Main Dish:                       Cheyanne  (?)
                                       Nic (hot dogs?)
                                       Landen (chicken wings)
Drinks:                            Reesa
Desserts:                         Nolan (cupcakes)
                                       Nicole (banana bread)
                                       Kiara  (brownies)
Tableclothes:                  Jasmine
                                       Nicole
                                       Olivia

Thanks everyone!  Have a wonderful evening!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Homework:
   Math:        page 265 (Wed) can be done right on the handout
                    Wall Math:  (Fri)

Track Meet:
  Tomorrow (Tue) is our school track meet.  Please remember to have your child wear sunscreen tomorrow and bring a hat.  There will be freezies on sale for $2.  Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to come if they can.

Potluck:
Our class has voted and they would like to have our 3rd potluck lunch this Thursday (sorry for the late notice).  The following students are responsible for bringing lunch items:
           Lydia, Olivia, Daisy, Hannah, Reesa, Kiara, Cheyanne, Jayme, Nicole, Eric, Kyle, Nic and Nolan
Could you please email me with the food item that you'd like to send with your child. 

(We will be having our last potluck lunch in June. The other half of the class will be responsible for bringing a lunch item then.)

Thanks very much.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Homework:
   Math:            Wall Math - corrections (due Mon)
                        page 233 (handout) (Mon)
   WW Book:   signed and back for Mon

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather that is predicted. Don't forget your sunscreen. 8)

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Homework:
   Reading:      Vocabulary quiz ch. 1-21 (Fri)
                      NS:  chp 17 - 21 (Fri)
   Math:          Wall Math (Fri)
                      handout Page 267 only (Fri)

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Homework:
   Spelling:     test (Thur)
   Math:         some students didn't finish last night's homework, it
                           should be finished for tomorrow (Thur)
                    Wall Math (Fri)
   Reading:    vocabulary test (Fri)
                    NS:  chap. 17-21 (Fri)
                    Test (chap 1 - 21) mid to late next week

We had a wonderful morning at BLSC and we enjoyed watching the primary Spring Concert. Tomorrow students need to dress in bright colours for the performances.  Please email me if your child is unable to attend the evening performance so that I can pass that information along.