Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult)

2. Math - Unit 4 Test - corrections & parent signature; return asap., thanks!
3. Music - instruments & books for MONDAY the 18th

     Recorders: practise/review songs 1-25

REMINDERS:

No Spelling: - Short Week - No School Friday

Valentines - if exchanging - Thursday

Winter Carnival - Thursday

    

Novel Study Museum Walk - Thursday February 21 - 9-12:00

OUTSTANDING time management and organization on the class's part for the Paper Bag Novel Reports.  I am very excited to be reviewing their work.  Thank you for your diligence and hard work.

Have a great night!

Friday, February 8, 2013

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult)

2. NOVEL PROJECT  - DUE:  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Students received gained an additional 2.5 periods (113 minutes) to work on projects today, so as to work towards our class goal of having NO HOMEWORK for the long weekend.   This gave all students 10.5 x 45 minute in-class work periods this week.  

Student are asked to have all materials at school for TUESDAY.   

I am really looking forward to reviewing students' work.

MUSIC REMINDER
There is no Music next week as we do not have school on Monday or Friday.  Please keep instruments at home.  Continue to practise your most current songs!

Have a great LONG WEEKEND. 

 

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult)

2. Music - instruments & books for Tomorrow

     Recorders: practise/review songs 1-25

    

Novel Study Museum Walk - Thursday February 21 - 9-12:00

NOVEL PROJECT   -   DUE:  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Students have been working in class with peer and teacher support, editing their paragraphs.  All students have read and enjoyed reviewing each paragraph with the support of their peers and teacher.  Students were advised as to how they could improve their writing.   Student have enjoyed 2 more  bonus work periods today, bringing their overall work time to 8 x 45 minute in-class work periods this week.  

They can now work on copying paragraphs to 'good copy' on their paper bags, at home if they wish.  Students will have an additional period to work on their projects tomorrow in class. Please have all material at school.  

Thank you to all class members for working so diligently and to our families who support us!

Have a great night. 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult) - 

2. Spelling - Unit 18 - Quiz- Tomorrow
3. Math - Unit 4 Test tomorrow; corrections; practise multiplication tables 0-10x

4. Music - instruments & books for Friday

     Recorders: practise/review songs 1-25

    

PARENT SURVEY

Novel Study Museum Walk - Please survey parents as to 'best choice' of date!!  Date to be published tomorrow.  Thank you for your participation. 

 

NOVEL PROJECT   -   DUE:  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Paragraphs: IN-CLASS WORK!! 

Students have been working in class with peer and teacher support, editing their paragraphs.  Each class we have focused on 1 topic.  Thus far, each student has worked daily in small groups focusing on the Main Character, Supporting Character, and Setting.  Tomorrow's focus will be on the final paragraphs  (problem & resolution).   Student have enjoyed 2 bonus work periods, bringing their overall work time to 6 x 45 minute in-class work periods this week.

 

I appreciate how hard all of the students have been working to keep up with this project, as well as to ensure that they are producing their best work.  Thank you to all class members and our families who support us!

WINTER CARNIVAL

LAST DAY FOR - GIFT CARD donations

SCIENCE FAIR
Thursday, February 28.  Good luck to our two teams:  Ethan, Toks, and Brody and to Alexis.  We know you will have outstanding presentations!

Have a great night. 

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult) - NOVEL STUDY BOOK
2. Spelling - Unit 18 - complete page 89 or 90; Quiz- Thursday
3. Math -  complete Ch 4 - Test Yourself; practise multiplication tables 0-10x

4. Music - instruments & books for Friday

     Recorders: practise/review songs 1-25

5.  PE - strip 

         

PARENT SURVEY

Novel Study Museum Walk - Please survey parents as to 'best choice' of date!!

 

           

NOVEL PROJECT

2. Paragraphs: IN-CLASS WORK!! 

Please do not assist your child as this work is an assessment assignment of what your child is capable of doing independently with our previous skill building and practise.

3. Creative Work

- Bag Contents & Title Page work

This work may be done at home and have parental support.  Class time will be provided for students to work on these aspects of the novel study.

WINTER CARNIVAL

February 14th Winter Carnival - GIFT CARD TREE - donations end Feb. 7

Have a great night. 

Monday, February 4, 2013

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult) - NOVEL STUDY BOOK
2. Spelling - Unit 18 - complete page 88 & Agenda; Quiz- Thursday
3. Math -  complete worksheet 4.8 (Grade 4's) Review worksheets (Grade 3's); practise multiplication tables 0-10x

4. Music - instruments & books for Friday

     Recorders: practise/review songs 1-25

                     

NOVEL PROJECT

2. Paragraphs: IN-CLASS WORK!! 

Please do not assist your child as this work is an assessment assignment of what your child is capable of doing independently with our previous skill building and practise.

3. Creative Work

- Bag Contents & Title Page work

This work may be done at home and have parental support.  Class time will be provided for students to work on these aspects of the novel study.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS

Due:  Tuesday, February 5

WINTER CARNIVAL

February 14th Winter Carnival - GIFT CARD TREE - donations end Feb. 8

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Today, Laura celebrates her 9th birthday.  We wish you a very Happy Birthday.  We know you'll have a great day!

 

FEBRUARY REMINDERS

• Mon., Feb 11 - No School - Family Day
• Thurs., Feb 14 - Winter Carnival
• Fri., Feb 15 - No School - PD Day - Teacher's in session
• Fri., Feb 22 - Skating - McArthur Island - 1-00-2:00 pm

Have a great weekend.  See everyone next week. 

Friday, February 1, 2013

Homework
1. Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult) - NOVEL STUDY BOOK
2. Math -  complete worksheet 4.7; practise multiplication tables 0-10x

3. Music - instruments & books for Monday

     Recorders: practise/review songs 1-14:  Quiz on Monday

                       Complete: Treble Cleff Sheet (old)

                                                Do:  Write on Staff Lines:  E-G-B-D-F & 

                                                        Write on Staff Spaces:  F-A-C-E 

NOVEL PROJECT

1 - READ

- Complete book by Feb. 4th: make notes on:  main character(s), supporting characters, setting, problems, and solutions or resolution of the story.

2. Paragraphs: starting Monday - IN-CLASS WORK!! 

Please do not assist your child as this work is an assessment assignment of what your child is capable of doing independently with our previous skill building and practise.

3. Creative Work

- Bag Contents & Title Page work

This work may be done at home and have parental support.  Class time will be provided for students to work on these aspects of the novel study.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS

Due:  Tuesday, February 5

WINTER CARNIVAL

February 14th Winter Carnival - GIFT CARD TREE - donations end Feb. 8

FEBRUARY REMINDERS

• Mon., Feb 4 - Early Dismissal - 12:30 pm & PTM Meetings (by request)
• Mon., Feb 11 - No School - Family Day
• Thurs., Feb 14 - Winter Carnival
• Fri., Feb 15 - No School - PD Day - Teacher's in session
• Fri., Feb 22 - Skating - McArthur Island - 1-00-2:00 pm

Have a great weekend.  See everyone next week.