Grade
5 Express
(November Edition)
What amazing
costumes we had in our class yesterday. The kids were excited for Hallowe’en
and enjoyed the school wide contests that took place. Congratulations to James
who won the colouring contest for the junior division. Way to go James!
Math
In math the class
has been working on Number Sense and
Numeration. In this unit students have been learning about reading numbers
from 1-999 999 aloud, ordering numbers from least to greatest up to 999 9999, deciding
if numbers are equal then, less than or greater than another number, using
place value to represent, add, subtract numbers, recall multiplication and
division facts, writing numbers in expanded form, written form, and standard
form, adding 4-digit numbers by 4-digit numbers, adding 3 sets of numbers,
writing and solving word problems. Check out the class blog to see examples and
to access websites to help your child to further study/practice these concepts J.
Language Arts
In language arts the
class has been reading Body Works in
the Literacy in Action textbook. They
have read about the heart, the lungs, bones and muscles, skin, and germs. This unit aligns perfectly with our Science
unit, “Body Systems”. Students have taken notes about the facts they have read
about and used these facts to create webs in class. This information has been
transformed into class notes that will help students to study for their Science
test.
The class has also
been writing stories. They are working on their Hallowe’en story. The class
used a dice to roll a number from 1-6. This decided the character, setting, and
problem for the story. Check out the blog to see the worksheets. The class is
finishing typing the good copy of their stories. They have completed a self and
a peer edit of their work. The students can’t wait to share their stories!
Science/Technology
The class enjoyed
using the “Germ Kit” from the Health Unit. They were able to see how
effectively they washed their hand. They can also identify the ”hot spots” in our
classroom where germs “hide” out such as on door handles, taps, their desks, and
light switches.
The class enjoyed their
trip to, “Green Legacy”. Students worked hard to transplant trees, put trees
into cells, and take other trees out of cells and into crates. They learned
about different species of trees and what they need to grow. They went on a
nature hike and learned about the habitats of many species living in the
forest. Check out the blog to see pictures of our amazing day!
The class is also
getting ready to pilot the “All About Me” online program. When this is ready to
launch further information will be sent home. There will also be an online
class website called D2L. The class will gradually be introduced to this resource/interactive
learning environment. All students will need to be able to independently access
their school email/Google Docs. We will be working on this during our
technology days and computer lab days. More information will be sent home when
the class is ready to access the D2L site.
Health/Phys.
Ed.
The trip to Zehrs
was successful. Students enjoyed the tour of the store and were able to provide
the dietitian with many examples of food from each food group in Canada’s Food Guide. The class played a
scavenger hunt where they read food labels and learned about the best value for
food by reading the unit price of each item and comparing two items to see
which was healthier or the best value.
In term 1, we will
continue to explore reading food labels and comparing healthy eating options.
The class will participate in a Dairy presentation. The focus will be on
reading food labels. This presentation will take place on Monday, November 21st.
In phys. ed. we
have finished our soccer unit. We will be learning about volleyball next. Students
will learn how to serve, bump, volley, and return passes.
Religion/Fully
Alive
In Religion we are
learning about why we are each “God’s Work of Art”. Students are able to
describe what makes them unique and can identify that other people have traits
that make them unique and special too. In our classroom community we are all
different and have talents that we can share.
Students will also
be learning about Anti-Bullying this month. They will describe the bully, the
by-stander, and the victim. Students will be creating skits in class on
anti-bullying.
Upcoming Dates
November 2nd-
Hansel and Gretel Performance 1:45pm,
- pie in the face- Congratulations to Jordan for raising the most $ in the school for the Terry Fox CampaignJ. He gets to throw a pie in Mr. Goodwin’s face today!!
November 4th-
Theatre on the Grand- 11:35am depart from the school
November 9th-
River Run performance- 12:30pm depart from the school
November 10th-
Science Test- Body Systems
November 11th-
Remembrance Day- assembly @ 1:15pm
November 14th-
Emily’s birthday, the class is on prayers this week
November 15th-
Reports go home
November 17th-
Interview night, 3;30-6:30
November 18th-
Nathan’s birthday, school mass, picture re-take day
November 21st-
The class is on prayers this week, Dairy Presentation 2:30pm
November 25th-
P.D. Day- Spiritual Development Day
November 28th-
Sienna’s birthday
If you have any
questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact at the school (519)
843-3810, or to write me a note in your child’s agenda.
Your partner in
education,
Mrs.
S. Small
Please detach and
return to Mrs. Small to be entered into the prize box contest by Friday,
November 4th.
Yes, I have read
the November newsletter.
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