Homework

Good afternoon,

The students have been studying Fair Trade over the past 2 weeks.  They have begun writing a letter to Hershey's Chocolate Company convincing them to participate in Fair Trade.  Each student has completed a plan.  We have done an example of a text together including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

The students were given time in class over the past few days to work on it.  I will give them another 30 minutes tomorrow as well.  It will be due by Thursday.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions.

Mme C

Homework

Good afternoon,

I will be giving students a Math quiz on Tuesday to cover the unit of long multiplication.

I sent home a sheet last week demonstrating the different strategies which were taught in class.  I have told the students that they are to choose the strategy they are most comfortable with.  We have also completed centres where the students were able to practice their skills.

To practice at home, parents may wish to create their own questions (2 digits x 2 digits e.g. 45x36).

I am also asking students to finish recopying their speech over the weekend.  Once again, we will be presenting the classroom speeches this Thursday (the 12th).

As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Mme C

WISE Presentation

Good morning,

We were fortunate enough to have 2 presentations by Jenna who is part of the WISE program at U of M (Wonen in Science and Engineering). 

The first presentation, the students had the opportunity to learn about the heart and were able to dissect a pig's heart. 

 

The next presentation was based on different chemistry experiments. 

Brendan Lafferdy

Good morning,

Today we were fortunate enough to have Brendan Lafferdy from the Winnipeg Goldeyes, come and read to our class. The students were also able to ask questions and received his autograph. 

Mme C

January Newsletter 5-22

ELA:

The students have continued to work on Daily 5 in order to improve their reading and writing skills.  We have also been working on Sadako.  The students researched and presented a topic of their choice.

Sciences humaines:

During Social Studies, the students been preparing for the next unit, which will look at the relations between the Aboriginals and the Europeans upon their arrival to North America.  They are now researching a famous explorer.

Sciences de la nature:

During Science, we have been looking at food labels and how to choose healthy food.  We have also looked at the 4 food groups and discussed what a portion is.

Français:

In French, the students have been studying the verbs in present tense.  They finished writing their Aboriginal story and typed it on the computer.  They have also been writing their speeches.  We have discussed how to write an introduction as well as the body paragraphs.

Math:

We did a review of basic multiplication with the help of centres to prepare them for long multiplication.  We have also been looking at different strategies for long multiplication, for example:

62x9 = (9x60) = (9x2) = 558

Thanks to all our patrols for working hard even in the cold winter weather!!

Another big thanks to all the parents who came with us to the Christmas Cheer Board and to the Museum for Human Rights. This was a worthwhile excursion and the students really felt good about their hard work after we were done!

Mme Craciun

Dates to remember:

February 2: No school

February 3: Early dismissal

February 14: Valentines Day party PM

February 16: Louis Riel Day

February 17: Early dismissal

February 20: Pancake lunch

February 26: Family Bingo

February 27: Inservice