Salut,
I hope everyone had a great May long week end and you were able to spend time with family, get out of the city or get some chores we have all been putting off done.
Can you believe that this Thursday is our first day of the Alphabet countdown?! What is that you ask? Well first off it means we will only have 26 more days left of school! EEEeeekk. Everyday until June 29th we will review a letter of the alphabet by doing fun activities. There will be some involvement on your part and a bit of planning. I will send home the sheet and email you all a copy so that you can plan ahead. This Thursday we will review the letter "Z" for zoo. Students may bring their favorite zoo animal to school, whether it be a stuff, a picture or a write up.
Next week the students will have the opportunity to head out to the Leighton Centre of the Arts. Students will explore the center and the grounds, learn about sketching and nature. We will need 3-4 volunteers to join us on that day. If you are available and want to join us please let me or Wendy know. It will be an all day field trip. I sent home on Tuesday the field trip forms to be signed, please be sure to send them back by Friday at the latest.
On June 20th our class will walk to the Calgary Library with our grade 4 reading buddies as well as with some awesome volunteers. We will learn about their summer programs, how to chose a book and how to use our library cards over the summer. If you wish to volunteer our class is in need of 3-4 volunteers. For those parents who may want suggestions on books to pick for summer reading I would also be happy to help guide you this day. This fieldtrip is in the morning and back to school by lunch.
June 26th is Activity Day at school. This years theme is to Celebrate Canada's 150th year. They will learn all about Canada from coast to coast. If you wish to volunteer this day you can contact Mr.Desroches or our schools volunteer coordinator.
June 28th will be our school talent show. All is welcome. Auditions continue through out this week. If your child wishes to audition and has not yet had the opportunity they still can do so. They must come to school prepared to show their talent and have all materials in order to audition. Auditions end this week.
Of course there will lots of other fun things in between but I thoughts I would let you know these dates to mark on your calendar.
This Friday at school it is spirit day with a focus on culture. Students are asked to dress to celebrate their cultural heritage.
Just a reminder to everyone... Please do not let up on home reading. I know the weather is starting to get nice and your activities are more frequent but the students continue to need the practice. I will be starting French reading evaluation in the next week. It is important to also continue to read over the summer any chance you get. Studies say that if a student does not read over the summer holidays they can drop at least 2 reading levels. Our students have worked very hard this year and we want them to be confident readers when they hit grade 2.
Please review math facts with your child. Students are required to know addition and subtraction facts up to 18. There are some great websites were you can download flash cards along with other ideas on how to learn math facts. Students will also be learning about doubles and doubles plus 1 in the next week.
That's all for this week. Take care everyone.
Laurie Anne
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Monday, May 8, 2017
May all ready
Hi Everyone,
Can you believe we are in the month of May already. The count down will soon begin and we have a ton left to learn. We have finished learning all about farm animals, where they live and what they eat. This will tie in nicely on Thursday when we head to Butterfield acres.
This month in French students will be learning about insects, our environment and story writing. We will also focus on reading with expression and fluidity.
In English, we continue to learn about the different parts of stories (beginning, middle, ending as well as who, what, when, where, why and how).
Math we will soon be finishing up with measurement. So far we have covered length, surface, volume and just have mass left. Once we finish this unit we are focusing on addition and subtractions up to 20 for the remainder of the year.
Science students have been learning about seasons and the effects they have on plants, animals, our activities as well as our clothing. This will be tied in with our French unit as well. We will also be learning about the needs of plants and animals. Students will have the opportunity to observe plants, chicken eggs and butterflies.
Social studies the students are starting to learn about the country they live in, the different provinces, symbols and traditions of Canada. We will also learn about East, West, South and North and how it can be applied to the city but also our country.
Tuesday and Wednesday students who are ready will start to present their French poems for the art oratoire.
This week the students will have a fabulous opportunity in music to experience a drum circle. Our class will be going on Tuesday.
School council will be meeting on Tuesday night at 6:30 if you wish to join.
On Wednesday during activite en communaute students will have a guest speaker coming to talk to them about her experiences with the Charles Mulli Fondation.
Wednesday night will the Movie night in the gym for those who have purchased tickets. Do not forget to bring some change to buy snacks and help support the grade 4's on their community project.
Butterfield acres will be on Thursday. This is an all day field trip so please be sure to check the weather and dress your child accordingly. Rubber boots are highly suggested along with a hat if its sunny. Students are allowed to feed the animals. If they wish to do so they are to bring 25cents for the ice cream cones filled with feed. Please be sure to apply sunscreen before arriving to school. They can bring some with them. I will not apply it for them though.
Friday we have our Marian Liturgy at 2pm all is welcome, especially you moms.
Heads up for next week events. On Tuesday May 16th it will be safari day. Students are asked to come to school dress as a safari character and bring $2.00. They will be able to purchase additional snacks for $2.00. All proceeds will go towards the Charles Mulli Foundation.
No school on Friday the 19th
Thanks everyone. Have a great week and get out and enjoy the sunshine!
Can you believe we are in the month of May already. The count down will soon begin and we have a ton left to learn. We have finished learning all about farm animals, where they live and what they eat. This will tie in nicely on Thursday when we head to Butterfield acres.
This month in French students will be learning about insects, our environment and story writing. We will also focus on reading with expression and fluidity.
In English, we continue to learn about the different parts of stories (beginning, middle, ending as well as who, what, when, where, why and how).
Math we will soon be finishing up with measurement. So far we have covered length, surface, volume and just have mass left. Once we finish this unit we are focusing on addition and subtractions up to 20 for the remainder of the year.
Science students have been learning about seasons and the effects they have on plants, animals, our activities as well as our clothing. This will be tied in with our French unit as well. We will also be learning about the needs of plants and animals. Students will have the opportunity to observe plants, chicken eggs and butterflies.
Social studies the students are starting to learn about the country they live in, the different provinces, symbols and traditions of Canada. We will also learn about East, West, South and North and how it can be applied to the city but also our country.
Tuesday and Wednesday students who are ready will start to present their French poems for the art oratoire.
This week the students will have a fabulous opportunity in music to experience a drum circle. Our class will be going on Tuesday.
School council will be meeting on Tuesday night at 6:30 if you wish to join.
On Wednesday during activite en communaute students will have a guest speaker coming to talk to them about her experiences with the Charles Mulli Fondation.
Wednesday night will the Movie night in the gym for those who have purchased tickets. Do not forget to bring some change to buy snacks and help support the grade 4's on their community project.
Butterfield acres will be on Thursday. This is an all day field trip so please be sure to check the weather and dress your child accordingly. Rubber boots are highly suggested along with a hat if its sunny. Students are allowed to feed the animals. If they wish to do so they are to bring 25cents for the ice cream cones filled with feed. Please be sure to apply sunscreen before arriving to school. They can bring some with them. I will not apply it for them though.
Friday we have our Marian Liturgy at 2pm all is welcome, especially you moms.
Heads up for next week events. On Tuesday May 16th it will be safari day. Students are asked to come to school dress as a safari character and bring $2.00. They will be able to purchase additional snacks for $2.00. All proceeds will go towards the Charles Mulli Foundation.
No school on Friday the 19th
Thanks everyone. Have a great week and get out and enjoy the sunshine!
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