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