CURRENT EVENTS:

Each month we study several current events that are taking place in our province, our country, and our world.  We analyze several articles together and complete a map focusing on what of the places.  At the end of each month we have a quiz to review the info.  I just wanted to clarify how the grade 5 and 6 quizzes will be set up.

The grade 5 students will have easier study material overall and less of it; in addition, their quiz will be all multiple choice, true/false, or fill in the blank with a word bank.  This will help them focus on the information that they learned rather than testing spelling, writing, etc.  Each month I will tell them the information that they need to study and they will have a week to review at home and in class before the quiz.

The grade 6 students will have more challenging study material and a little more of it than the grade 5’s.  Their quiz will be a variety of multiple choice, short/long answer, and true/false.

As always, any discussions that you have at home about current events in our world will be very beneficial to your child’s understanding and will help further support their learning.  Thank you for your support.  If you have any questions about current events, please talk to Mrs. Derksen or e-mail at mderksen@highroadacademy.com.

KNIGHT DAY:  Mark your Calendars

Our first Knight Day of the year will take place on Thursday, Oct 9.  Knight Day is Highroad’s version of school spirit day.  We celebrate the different school events such as sports team kick-offs, etc.  On Knight Day, all Highroad students may wear their Knights t-shirts or hoodies with their choice of pants (jeans are allowed) & shoes.  If students do not have any ‘Knight’ clothing, it can be purchased at the school store on Wednesdays afterschool from 3-3:30 or on Knight Day morning from 8-9am.  If the students do not wear their Knight clothing, they are required to wear their regular uniform.