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Friday, May 30, 2014

Another busy week is finished! Thank you for all your hard work this week on your Science projects. We are excited for you to share your learning and hard work with the grade 5/6 students next week.

We have a new virtue for the month of June. Make a prediction for what the virtue for June is. Be prepared to share with the class on Monday. 

Have a superb weekend! 

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius

Thursday, May 29, 2014

We have been studying a new novel in our class read aloud.... Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel. Share with a family member what has happened so far in our story, and who your favorite character is. How has the author built suspense in this story? Make a prediction for what will happen next in our story!

Reminder:
Sports Club is cancelled for today.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

We have been busy working on our Science projects this week! Think about the project criteria, and the work you have completed so far. What questions do you still have about trees, forests and wetlands? How will you find answers to these questions? How will you ensure your project is complete by Friday?


Reminder:
- Science projects are due on Friday May 30. Be prepared to present starting the first week of June!
-NO Sports Club tomorrow after school

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Thank you for your thoughtful reflections and self-assessment of your Zumba routines today! We are excited to start using Google Drive in our classroom. Explain to a family member how we used Google Drive today to assess our routines. Show a family member the online survey you completed and your answers.

Monday, May 26, 2014

We have been learning about watercolor painting, and trying different art techniques when using watercolors. Share with a family members the different techniques we practiced with last week (a wash/wet-on-wet/salt technique), and how you used this in your art piece today. 

Reminder:
- The raffle for a pair of inline skates from Alien Inline Skating will take place tomorrow! Thank you to the many students for their interest in this great opportunity!