Busy Thursday & Friday

More family conversations starters...

• Novel Study is going well - finish reading chunk # 4 by Monday.  Chunk #3 conferences Thurs.

• Debate topic # 2 - "Should students use cell phones at school?"

• Math - integers - learning how to add & subtract  - finish your practice pages, students.

• Drama part 2 begins Thurs.

• New "Brainology" in the computer lab.

• Advice letters were very logical.

• Circuit building today with wires and batteries and light bulbs and switches... was shocking for many!

Friday

~Art - bring a ball cap that you do not mind changing into something different.  Otherwise, bring a newspaper or two.

~Word Work Test


What will you dress up as on Monday?

Samaritan's Purse Box

Remember to return your Samaritan's Purse box filled with appropriate items for your child overseas.

Be sure to add $7 or more for shipping costs.


***ATTENTION*** INTERIM REPORTS GOING HOME TONIGHT (MONDAY). PLEASE READ THEM, SIGN, AND RETURN TO SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH.


THANKS,
Mr. B

Answer these for house team points...

Five children want a snack. There is : an orange, a muffin, an apple, chocolate bread and raisin bread. Hints  :        - Michelle hates chocolate and oranges.                       - Irène loves raisins.                       - Pierre et Sarah don't want chocolate bread.                       - Pierre et Jean are the only ones who like apples. Question:     What was their snack?.

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Simplify or solve.

A)  54 - y = 5 x 5 x 2                       B)  45 - (12 + 13) x 2

Novel Chunk #2

Be sure to have chunk#2 of your novel read on Monday. Then, complete the 'chunking sheet.'

What's New?

Start a conversation with your child, armed with specifics such as....


L.Arts - new novel study - "chunk #1" to be read for Thursday.
          - working hard on our theme of fairness / equality  (reading responses entries to a variety of
            situations)

Math - great work shown on expressions (order of operations) - quiz sent home today.

Socials - studying the concepts of culture, government, economies, and environments.
            - human rights / drama / skits - working on with full props & role development.

Science - electricity - we are building circuits when Mrs. Walker's class is finished with the materials.

Art - very create fairness buttons!

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Story Alert & W.O.W.

Story Alert!!!!!!!  Katelyn, Nick, and Ryan........ Monday is the last chance to hand-in your story! No exceptions!

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Ask your child about... static electricity experiments, fairness buttons, and global citizens.

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W.O.W.

Worker of the Week!

Congratulations to…

Lizzie Moore

For:

·      Creating a very interesting story with excellent sequencing of ideas.    

·      Showing a solid knowledge of atoms, electrons, charges, and static electricity.

·      Volunteering to read aloud in every subject.  

·      Taking part in daily discussions and being on topic.  

·      Understanding expressions and learning from her notes on BEDMAS.  

·      Working well as a team member in her drama pod – showing leadership skills.  

·      Showing great enthusiasm and zest for learning every day.    

Art Journaling Supplies

Dear Parents,

Our school recently received an ART GRANT and we are excited to get started. This ART GRANT will allow us to make use of some amazing local artists to guide us in “Art Journaling.” As part of the school-wide Art Journaling that will be happening soon, we are in need of some everyday items you may have to offer. Please look around your home and ask relatives and friends to help us find anything listed below and then bring it to ARES. The sooner we have these Art Journaling gems, the better. There will be boxes in the main entry of the school as the designated drop-off area.

Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to help your child’s school Art Journaling program.  

            Supplies for Art Journaling

*old pens which don't work                                                                * bubble wrap *old envelopes with a stamp & address on it                                  * stencils *new envelopes (different sizes) to hold different items              * letter &/ number sets *glue sticks                                                                                             * rubber stamps *"Yes" or "Modgepodge"                                                                     * potato stamps *old telephone books                                                                           * plastic forks, knives & spoons *maps                                                                                                      * old toothbrush *postcards                                                                                              * popsicle sticks *photos                                                                                                   * string *photo corners                                                                                      * wool *newspapers                                                                                          *wrappers (candy, gifts) *flyers                                                                                                      * puzzle pieces *catalogues                                                                                            * pressed flowers *magazines                                                                                             * playing cards *business cards                                                                                      * receipts *labels                                                                                                     * menus * fabric                                                                                                    * brochures *calendars                                                                                              * stickers *cartoons & comics                                                                              * name tags *ticket stubs                                                                                          * pressed flowers *paper clips                                                                                            * cellophane *ribbon                                                                                                   * words, quotations

Thanks,

ARES Staff

It's Friday - PRO-D Day

Check the list below to see if you are up-to-date in your studies...

• Math - number patterns page 12, #1,3,4,6.
• Writing - your "object" story - Final Draft - handed in to Mr. Bartraw on Oct. 5.
• Science: electricity - the booklet we've been working on is completed.
• Art - 'brainiac art' is due on Wed., Oct. 12
• Socials - you now know what 'global citizen' means.

Welcome to the blog... Nick H.   :)
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Test time & what's going on...

Test! Ask your child about:

• DPA booklet & test
• large numbers - test
• Kootenay Kidnapper quiz
• Weekly Word Work tests

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What we're working on...

1. Writing: Finishing our final draft of our 'object' story
2. Science: electricity - what is an atom? Protons, electrons, negative & positive charges, 'shocking situations,'....
3. Math - new unit on number patterns - input / output math
4. Socials - starting a new unit on 'global citizens'
5. Art - Brainiac art
6. PE - speedball ... Flag Football tourney in Canyon - Thursday - 12pm to 2pm
7. word work - to be finished and test on Thursday
8. HCE - centres next week
9. No school on Friday - Pro-D for Mr. B
10. Holiday Monday - Happy Thanksgiving class & families :)

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W.O.W.

W.O.W.

Worker of the Week!

Congratulations to…

Casey G.

 

 

For:

·      Creating a very detailed “object” story with powerful phrases.    

·      A clear understanding of ‘suspension’ in science based on our air pressure experiments.

·      Using consistent spelling strategies and finding new, key vocabulary words (like ‘valises’).  

·      Always looking to put extra details and effort into her school work (especially art).

·      Understanding scientific notation and the concept of exponents.

·      Trying hard at flag football skills of passing, throwing, and kicking.

·      Showing high comprehension levels from our class novel.   

Great Work!  Keep it up!