Good Afternoon Families! 
Please read all the information below to get the latest scoop on our day!
Take a look at what we accomplished today!
Reminders
- Thursday, September 19th is our SJA and Oakwood Welcome Back BBQ, which will take place from 4:00-5:30 PM out in our back-recess area. Order forms have been sent home. Please return, along with cash, no later than Friday, September 13th.
- SJA Gr. 4-6 Coed Soccer Tournament Team Tryouts: Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, September 17th, and on Wednesday, September 18th after school from 3:50 - 4:45pm. Tryouts will take place on the outdoor turf field. Please bring the appropriate gear to participate. Students can be picked up between 4:45 and 5:00 from tryouts. All students who are remainding will be signed into after.
Quote of the Day:
Inquiry into Math:
Today we check over our answers during our Show What You Know review. I will be sending home an optional review package to continue preparing for the test. Tomorrow the class will be given time to continue their review and ask any outstanding question that they might have.
Complete pg. 22 - 23 in your Math Makes Sense textbook # 1 - 6 - due Tuesday, September 15
Our unit test is coming soon: Thursday, September 19th
Concepts:
Input/Output Machine: Terms are presented in a chart; input numbers are on the right and out put numbers are on the left. To obtain an output number we must apply an operation (addition, subtract, multiplication, or division) to our input numbers.
Growing Patterns: A pattern where each term is greater than the previous one.
Shrinking Patterns: A pattern where each term is less than the previous one.
Alternating Patterns: A pattern where the operation used or term alternates getting bigger and then smaller (or vice versa).
Pattern Rule: Describes how to make a pattern.
Operation: Something done to a number or quantity. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are operations.
Inquiry into Language:
Today we reviewed our skills in capitalization and punctuation.
When should I use a capital? Well just think of these:
Capitalize the First Word of a Sentence.
Capitalize Names and Other Proper Nouns.
Capitalize the First Word of a Quote (Sometimes)
Capitalize Days, Months, and Holidays, but not seasons.
Capitalize Most Words in Titles.
Here are the different types of punctuation we focused on:
The period (.) is placed at the end of declarative sentences.
Use a question mark (?) to indicate a direct question when placed at the end of a sentence.
The exclamation point (!) is used when a person wants to express a sudden outcry or add emphasis.
The comma is used to show a separation of ideas or elements within the structure of a sentence.
We also went in depth and talked about some other fun types of punctuation:
A dash is used to separate words into statements.
A hyphen is used to join two or more words together into a compound term and is not separated by spaces.
The ellipsis is most commonly represented by three periods (. . . ). The ellipsis is used in writing or printing to indicate an omission, especially of letters or words.
When should I use a capital? Well just think of these:
Capitalize the First Word of a Sentence.
Capitalize Names and Other Proper Nouns.
Capitalize the First Word of a Quote (Sometimes)
Capitalize Days, Months, and Holidays, but not seasons.
Capitalize Most Words in Titles.
Here are the different types of punctuation we focused on:
The period (.) is placed at the end of declarative sentences.
Use a question mark (?) to indicate a direct question when placed at the end of a sentence.
The exclamation point (!) is used when a person wants to express a sudden outcry or add emphasis.
The comma is used to show a separation of ideas or elements within the structure of a sentence.
We also went in depth and talked about some other fun types of punctuation:
A dash is used to separate words into statements.
A hyphen is used to join two or more words together into a compound term and is not separated by spaces.
The ellipsis is most commonly represented by three periods (. . . ). The ellipsis is used in writing or printing to indicate an omission, especially of letters or words.
Today students worked on spelling lesson 2:
Grade 4 Spelling
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Grade 5 Spelling
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Objective: to spell one- and two- syllable words with short vowel sounds
TIP:
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Objective: to spell words with the hard and soft c and g sounds
TIP:
· When a c or g is followed by the vowel e , I, or y, it usually spells its soft sound
· When c or g is followed by a, o, or u, it usually spells its hard sound
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Spelling procedures are as follows:
1. Copy your spelling words into your agendas in cursive
2. Define your bonus words
3. Complete spelling lesson activities
4. Hand in completed spelling activities on Wednesdays
5. Study for spelling tests nightly
How do I know if I know my spelling words? Well, can you use them in a sentence? Can you define the word to someone else? Do you know other words that have the same meanings (synonyms)? Do you know words that mean the opposite?
We have also begun our DRAs for this term.
We have also begun our DRAs for this term.
Unit of Inquiry:
The will be a re-test for our first map quiz on Friday, September 20th.
Today moved on to our next physical region of Canada, The Interior Plaines.
Today moved on to our next physical region of Canada, The Interior Plaines.
Here is an example of our notes:
I wonder where we will end up tomorrow? Stay tuned!
Physical Education - Please check Mr. Orr's blog under specialist links.
Ask your child how the rest of their day went, because I'm sure they can't wait to share it all with you!
- Read 30 mins
Math – Independent Unit 1 Review
- Number Patterns Math Test - Thursday, September 19th
- Number Patterns Math Test - Thursday, September 19th
Unit of Inquiry – Map re-test - Friday, September 20th (STUDY!)
Extra - Bring in Gregg le Rock form + $$
- Fall Fundraiser forms + $ due Wednesday, September 18th
- Fall Fundraiser forms + $ due Wednesday, September 18th
Important dates/items:
September 20 - 27 Fall Fundraiser
September 25 Casual Day
Have a great evening everyone, Ms. Samuel
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