We had a great week here in the Grade 5 classroom!  One big event was the BEAT THE TEACHER reveal.  I read a whopping 16 books…the most ever for me!  Students worked so hard and I bought 13 slurpees on Thursday!  Students have one more opportunity to beat me as we will have our final reveal in June. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been working on:

Math:  We finished our unit on graphing and will be starting area and perimeter next week.

Science:  Beginning our learning on Body Systems.  First up, the digestive system!

Writing:  Working on Persuasive Writing

Reading:  How to read and use non-fiction text.  This includes learning about text features, finding important information, asking questions to help find answers and summarizing.

Social Studies:  Working on immigration projects. Students wrote out their immigration stories (they are SO good) & we will present them this week.

French:  Finished up our learning on the Quebec Winter Carnival and began learning numbers 1-10.

Bible:  Easter

Pancake Breakfast: We are excited to announce the Intermediate Pancake Breakfast, which will take place on March 14 from 7:45am to 8:30am. This event is open to Intermediate students only and will be held in the gym. Students will be able to access the gym through the side door. It promises to be a fun-filled morning with delicious pancakes and a chance for students to gather as an Intermediate Department.

To ensure the success of this event, we are seeking parent volunteers to help us out. If you are available, please let me know. We would need helpers starting at about 7:00. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated, and it is a great opportunity to get involved and support our school community.

Class Photos are this Wednesday, March 6th.  

Math Mayhem:  Join us on Tuesday, March 5th from 6:30 – 8:00 for an exciting evening of math games hosted by Mrs. Bartel’s Grades 10-12 Math students. Parents are required to attend with their children. We can’t wait to see you there!

PE Gym Strip:  Please ensure that students have their gym strips at school each week.  We have PE on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Students must also have proper PE footwear.  Boots are not considered appropriate wear for PE.

Uniforms:  Please ensure that your child comes to school with the appropriate uniform pieces.  This includes shoes or boots, which need to be black, white, brown or grey. No other colours are permitted on shoes or boots.  Socks are to be black, grey, navy or white. 😀 I will be sending reminders home next week if your child does not have the correct uniform pieces.

Dates for March:

Tues,  March 5th – Math Mayhem 6:30 – 8:00

Wed, March 13th – Storybook Character Dress Up

Thurs, March 14th – Pancake Breakfast 7:45 – 8:30

Fri, March 15th – 11:35 Dismissal & Interim Reports Go Home

March 16 – April 1 – Spring Break

April 2nd – Return to School