Thank you grade 5's for emailing to check in on me. I miss you all too.
I am hearing good things from the supply teacher (especially about the 5's) so thank you both classes for meeting our expectations and being respectful to the teacher.
I will be giving things a try on Thursday morning for a half day. See you then!
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Special Days This Week
Thursday March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. Please show your support by wearing mismatched socks!
Friday is red, white, and black day to support the Ottawa 67's as they head into the playoffs.
Friday is red, white, and black day to support the Ottawa 67's as they head into the playoffs.
Monday, 18 March 2019
Welcome Back
I hope everyone had a safe and fun March Break! While the students are back this week, I am not. I will be modelling proper concussion protocol and taking some time to let my brain heal up. I'm out at least until Wednesday and then will re-evaluate day by day.
I have both classes math tests that they wrote before the break at home with me. Looking at the results, many students need to continue practicing multiplying and dividing at home so they can finish their tests and make revisions when I get back.
The grade 5's are having a difficult time with the extra numbers this year (2 digit x 2 digit) and (3 digits / 1 digit). This is a bit unexpected from the gang that was with me last year as I know they can multiply and divide. They seem to be having a hard time remembering the steps to follow. The 5's new to me this year are having some challenges with both the math and the steps.
The 4's are most struggling with the introduction to long division and are forgetting to use their multiplication knowledge to solve division.
If your child missed the test before the break, they will be writing it on Wednesday.
This week in math we are moving into decimal values. Grade 4's are exploring tenths and the 5's are working on hundredths. Both should be moving into fractions by the end of the week. New to the 5's this year are mixed fractions and equivalents.
In language, the grade 4's have started their new book club. They loved the first book so much (makes me happy) that we are reading the sequel, Superfudge! Many have expressed interest in the Fudge series and I've told them they can find all the books at the library or at book stores.
The 5's are finishing up their puppet theatre for this week. The goal is for them is to start performing next week so we can wrap up in order for them to start their book clubs as well.
I have both classes math tests that they wrote before the break at home with me. Looking at the results, many students need to continue practicing multiplying and dividing at home so they can finish their tests and make revisions when I get back.
The grade 5's are having a difficult time with the extra numbers this year (2 digit x 2 digit) and (3 digits / 1 digit). This is a bit unexpected from the gang that was with me last year as I know they can multiply and divide. They seem to be having a hard time remembering the steps to follow. The 5's new to me this year are having some challenges with both the math and the steps.
The 4's are most struggling with the introduction to long division and are forgetting to use their multiplication knowledge to solve division.
If your child missed the test before the break, they will be writing it on Wednesday.
This week in math we are moving into decimal values. Grade 4's are exploring tenths and the 5's are working on hundredths. Both should be moving into fractions by the end of the week. New to the 5's this year are mixed fractions and equivalents.
In language, the grade 4's have started their new book club. They loved the first book so much (makes me happy) that we are reading the sequel, Superfudge! Many have expressed interest in the Fudge series and I've told them they can find all the books at the library or at book stores.
The 5's are finishing up their puppet theatre for this week. The goal is for them is to start performing next week so we can wrap up in order for them to start their book clubs as well.
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Practice Test
Both grades are having a review test today to get them ready for the end of the week test.
Most students will be bringing it home to finish as they are struggling with remembering the steps to doing traditional algorithms (old school math).
Please help them where they are stuck and check over their work as there might not be time now to check their work in class to ensure greater success on test day.
Most students will be bringing it home to finish as they are struggling with remembering the steps to doing traditional algorithms (old school math).
Please help them where they are stuck and check over their work as there might not be time now to check their work in class to ensure greater success on test day.
Monday, 4 March 2019
Grade 5 Puppet Theatre
Grade 5's have partnered with Ms Devine's grade 5 class to do puppet theatre. We've enjoyed having our friends visit and work with us in our portable.
Students are writing a script, designing puppets and a stage to perform for some kinder classes.
They have the choice of using puppets from home or making puppets out of socks or paper bags.
They may need your help if you have access to a large enough box to give them to make their theatre.
They may also be looking for supplies to make their puppets.
Students are writing a script, designing puppets and a stage to perform for some kinder classes.
They have the choice of using puppets from home or making puppets out of socks or paper bags.
They may need your help if you have access to a large enough box to give them to make their theatre.
They may also be looking for supplies to make their puppets.
Grade 4 Book Club
Grade 4's need to be done reading, answering comprehension questions, and writing their book report this week so we can start on our new book SuperFudge after the March Break.
Please check with your 4 to make sure they are all done.
Please check with your 4 to make sure they are all done.
Sunday, 3 March 2019
Math Tests
Both grades will be having math tests this week.
Grade 5 will have theirs Friday morning and it will cover multiplication and division.
Grade 4 will have theirs Thursday afternoon and it will also cover multiplication and division.
Grade 5 will have theirs Friday morning and it will cover multiplication and division.
Grade 4 will have theirs Thursday afternoon and it will also cover multiplication and division.
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