We had a great week here in the Grade Five classroom.  Here is a snapshot of our week:

Math – we finished place value and are beginning to work on basic operations.  A place value quiz is coming home today.  Please sign the front page and return on Tuesday.

Writing – we are beginning personal narratives.  Students have begun writing about themselves.  I look forward to learning more about the wonderful students in this class!  We also continued our mentor sentences program this week – breaking down and rebuilding strong sentences.

Reading – we began our first novel, Wonder.  Both Ms. Miller and I LOVE this novel and we are excited for the students to experience such amazing literature!

Social Studies – we finished up our current events map and have started learning about government.  Students were learning about the Rule of Law and why we elect our leaders.

Bible – last Bible class we looked at who we are – what are the things that make us unique.  This week we worked through different Bible passages and learned all the things that God says we are.

French – we finished up learning the alphabet and had a quiz this week.  Next week we will be learning about basic phrases…oui & non is first up!

Science – we looked at all of the resources that BC has…and we have a lot!  We then turned our focus towards the amount of food that Canadians waste each year!  We watched a CBC marketplace segment on garbage – it was VERY eye opening.  Next week we will be looking at ways to create less garbage and use more sustainable practices in our homes and school.

A Few Things Coming Up…

Pumpkin Math Day on October 26th – On this day we have fun exploring different Math concepts using pumpkins.  Measurement, weight, estimating, counting, graphing and more will take place on this morning!  All students need to bring are gloves (if they don’t like the goop) and a large shirt to wear over their uniform.

October

Oct. 12 – Thanksgiving (school closed)

Oct. 16 – Knights Day

Oct. 23 – Pro D Day

Oct 26 – Pumpkin Math Day

Oct. 28 – Fall Colour Day

Oct. 30 – Knights Day

November

Nov. 1 – Daylight Savings Time – Set your clocks back!

Nov. 6 – Knights Day

Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day – School Closed

Nov. 13 – Knights Day

Nov. 16 – Interim Interviews

Nov. 20 – Knights Day

Nov. 25 – Western Dress Up

Nov. 27 – Prof. D Day

Have a wonderful long weekend!