Midweek Update - Day 29

Good Afternoon Families!

Please read all the information below to get the latest scoop on our day! 

Reminders

- Polar Expressions is back again this year and they are looking for students to have the chance to publish poems and short stories in an upcoming book. Information sheets have been sent. Students who are interested in this competition can do so on their own time, as class time will not be given. The deadline for poems is November 29^th and the deadline for short stories is December 6^th.

- After care invoices have been sent out. All after care payments were due today, yesterday. 

- Casual Day forms have been sent home. If you would like your child to participate, please complete the form and send in the $20 cash to me no later than October 25th.

- Winter uniforms started today, Tuesday, October 15th. All students in Grade 4-6 will need to have all pieces of the winter uniform with them everyday. The winter uniform consists of SJA gray pants/skirt, navy blue socks and black dress shoes (which they already have), a white button up long sleeve crested SJA shirt, a navy blue SJA crested sweater/sweater vest, an academic and house colour tie (to be worn every Friday) and an SJA crested blazer. Please be sure to label all pieces! Blazers must be worn during transitions and around the school, but can be taken off while in class and during lunch. If you do not have any of these pieces please contact Alpa as soon as possible at alpa@multiformcanada.com.

Please note that the uniform store will be closed from October 15th to October 24th. If you need to purchase any uniforms please make sure all orders are placed by October 10th 2019 by email: alpa@multiformcanada.com or online www.multiformcanada.com.

- International Day: 

Quote of the Day - Bringing a little inspiration to your day! 

Take a look at what we accomplished today!

Inquiry into Math:

Today we checked over our Unit 2: Whole Numbers test. We went over each question in detail this morning to understand the areas that we did not do our best. Please take some time to review your child’s test this evening to check their understanding of what was learned in the unit.

I will be offering a re-test on Friday, October 18th for students who would like to improve their grade. Please let me know if you would like your child to write the retest by writing a note in your child’s agenda.

A review package will not be given for the retest, but your child has many resources that they can use to help them study:
- Math Makes Sense textbook
- Math workbook
- Notes taken in class
- Anchor charts posted on previous blogs

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

We will begin our next unit on Monday, October 21, Unit 6 - Measurement.

A message about Caribou Math from Mrs. Haag:

Dear Parents and Students,

The first Caribou contest will be written tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16th at 7:30 am in Room 39. Students must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the test. They will need their own laptops. They are allowed 60 minutes to complete the test. No calculators are allowed. 

See you bright and early tomorrow.

Inquiry into Language:

This week the class will be reviewing spelling lesson 1-5. Spelling activities are due Friday, October 18th. There will not be a test this week. 

Grade 4 Spelling – Review Lesson	Grade 5 Spelling – Review Lesson
Objective: To review spelling words with consonant sounds, short- and long-vowel sounds, the hard and soft sounds of c and g, and the beginning consonant blends TIP:               ·       Refer to spelling books for tips from lessons 1-5 *No spelling test this week	Objective:  To review spelling words with the sounds of k, kw, and n; hand and soft c and g; the sound of f; kn, gn, wr and rr; the sounds of el and l TIP: ·        Refer to spelling books for tips from lesson 1-5 *No spelling test this week

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?

International Day Preparation

International Day is tomorrow. Some students have volunteered to bring in a few "French" foods and drinks to share with our guests tomorrow. Please speak with your child or check their agenda for what they will be bringing to class tomorrow. Thank you so much for your contribution to such a wonderful occasion!

Putting the final touches on our International Day boards:

Unit of Inquiry:

We have reached the end of our first unit of Inquiry! Summative Packages were sent home last week to ensure that the package was read and a signature was written on the first page. Summatives are due Thursday, October 17th, presentations will begin Friday, October 18th. Please ensure that your child brings their device to school every day to continue working on their summative.

These are the groups for the summative:

French - Please check Mme. Stella's blog under specialist links.
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!

Homework

Language – Spelling Review 6 - due Friday
- Read 30 mins

Math – Unit 2: Whole Numbers test signed and returned tomorrow
- Unit 2 retest Friday, October, 18th - optional 

Unit of Inquiry – Summative due Thursday Oct. 17th/ Presentations Friday Oct. 18th

Extra - Please bring your Casual Day Form + $$ - Oct. 25
- International Day is tomorrow! - wear tradition french clothing or dress up in red, white, and blue! 

Important dates/items:

October 17 - International Day 
October 29 - Picture Day
October 30 - Casual Day
October 31 - Halloween/ Harvest Spirit Day

 
See you tomorrow, Ms. Samuel