April 25 - 29

Remember to write in your agenda every day - plan ahead! :)


Monday - Are you registered for iRIDE?
              - Novel Presentations start today
              - Read your 2 poems for Ms. Roberts

Tuesday - hand-in your Science LIGHT assignment by 2:20pm
             
Wednesday - Hamelin play - we sing and do a flash mob for 20 seconds
          
Thursday - iRIDE today at 9:20 - 10:20 - BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET
                - LIGHT Challenge (1hour - in class assignment)
                - Word Work Test - Sort #35

Friday - Pro-D curriculum implementation day - no school for students

April 18 - 22

*** Hi! Please scroll down to the next entry
after you have read this one... important iRide info.
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Reading -Self-Selected Novel Study - Prepare for Presentations...

~ students choose a post-novel study activity and present to the class
~ Presentations begin next Monday, April 25.
              ~Reading goal = thinking critically while you read.

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Writing - sentence fluency
             - integrated with science too
             - Ms. Roberts will be teaching some poetry writing
                including FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

*** New 4 - box Onomatopoeia Comic...
 
~ Click here ...   Comic Strip!

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Word Work  - Word Sort #33 . 
                    - TEST on Friday.
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Math   - Fractions: comparing and ordering.

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Socials - resumes at end of April.
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Science         - the science of light
                     -Reflection, Refraction, colour, and lenses.
                     - AN in-class ASSIGNMENT is our large assessment piece
                        which begins this week.

Science TEST - NEXT THURSDAY! 

Science Trip to Mount Baker on April 19 @ 9:45. "Reflection Lab."
***Any PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME.
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PE  - Track & Field events & one more CREATIVE dance.

***** iRide PROGRAM **********
PLEASE READ THE NEXT BLOG POST FOR DETAILS
~handout going home as well.
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Technology - comics & poetry

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Health Education: - Substance Education = iMinds Program  
          ~start with... analyze factors that contribute to the use of alcohol,
                               tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., social influences,
                               curiosity, feeling alienated or awkward, stress,
                               media, dealing with emotions such as sadness and grief)

                                       - Grade 5's will join DARE on Wednesdays at 2pm

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Visual Art - integrated with EARTH DAY...
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French - Mme. Vording 
...............................
Music - Mr. Dureski

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Drama -Mrs. Merkel
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Other:

 ~ Pines Camp on June 9 and 10!  ****FORMS GOING HOME SOON****
~ Anyone who wishes to bring in their $100 can do so from now until May 15.
~ Any parents wishing to be a chaperone will need a criminal record check.  

~ Welcome our student teacher - Ms. Roberts.

~Book Fair = April 19, 20, 21

~ EARTH DAY garage sale, eating outside, community clean-up,...

~ Students can practice bringing LITTERLESS LUNCHES!

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CONGRATULATIONS for being a great role model and earning W.O.W. Worker of the Week....

Tyler!

iRide Program coming up...

	Highlands
	Elementary School

                       

April 18, 2016

Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce a special opportunity provided to students in Mr. Bartraw’s & Mrs. Vording’s class. Cycling BC will be joining our Highlands community to provide the iRide In-School Program. This program focuses on bicycle safety and riding techniques to encourage students to develop a lifelong love of cycling.

Classes will be held on school grounds April 28, May 5, May 12 (9:20 to 10:20 on all three days). This program is free for our first year and features low-cost opportunities for future years. 

Each participating class will receive 3, one hour sessions over the course of the 3-dayprogram, providing opportunities to develop safety awareness, builds skills and interact with their peers. 

Learn more at www.cyclingbc.net/iride.

SIGN-UP

Please provide consent for your child’s participation by completing this waiver.

http://www.cyclingbc.net/iridewaiver 

Online waivers must be completed 7 days prior to our 1^st day of the program _April 28,  2016.

iRide Newsletter

To stay up-to-date on more discounted youth cycling opportunities in our area, choose to receive monthly updates from Cycling BC’s iRide program during the waiver process. Events include spring break/summer camps, after-school programs, contests and fun community jams.

GETTING READY

Attached in this letter, you will find a checklist for any equipment you’ll need for iRide.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher. We hope to have an amazing time learning about cycling and being physically active!

Principal _Mr. Rogers________,

Teachers: _Mr. Bartraw_, _Mrs. Vording.

Getting Ready for iRide

HOW DO I PREPARE MY CHILD FOR iRIDE?

We encourage you and your child to:

1.    Haul your bikes out of storage and have a fun bike washing session.

2.    Check the brakes, adjust the seat height (at least both toes touching the ground when seated) and lubricate the chain and all moving parts.

3.    Add some air in the tires.

4.    Take a good look at the helmet. Adjust the straps so you can slide a couple of fingers under the chin when it is on and the ratchet is tightened. Remember the helmet goes across the forehead and is not tilted back on the head. Make sure there are NO CRACKS in the shell.

Here is some additional information that will be helpful for parents!

·         Children should be able to stand over the top tube of their bike with feet flat on the ground.

·         If your child is a new rider, ideally they should be able to put both of their feet on the ground while seated on their bike. Bikes with training wheels are also welcome.

·         Invest some time with your child! Take them to a park with a grassy slope if they are a beginner rider and help them gain valuable confidence on a bike before sending them to school to ride with their class.

·         If they already ride, plan a family bike ride around the neighbourhood on safe streets or sidewalks to get their cycling legs back in action.

·         Round up your bike stuff - get the helmets, locks and bikes out from storage 1 week in advance and see if anything needs adjusting or fit. This will save the panic moments in case you need to visit your local bike shop for repairs.

·          

     If you normally to drive your child to school, call around and see if your child can ride to school with a friend who lives close to the school, providing an opportunity to store the bike at the friend's house overnight. 

WHERE TO BRING BIKES

Students are asked to bring their bikes as they arrive in the morning to the room assigned to their respective class (not their classroom). Please plan to arrive well before classes start.

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR

 ·         Suitable bike and lock (if bike secured on bike rack). Please note that the bike needs to be taken home at the end of the day.

·          

       Helmet: We strongly recommend that helmets are not shared due to lice issues

·         Adequate Clothing + Change of Clothing

o   All activities will take place on the all-weather field. Please note that this is a 'rain or shine' event; make sure your child has adequate clothing for wet and/or cold weather conditions: dress for B.C. weather, wear rain pants and jacket, gloves, tie hair back with an elastic, bring a clip or elastic for wide legged pants, no loose laces, no open-toed shoes.

o   A change of clothes and shoes is a must.

A Friendly Reminder Dear Parents, A few weeks ago, your child received some information regarding a special opportunity provided to students in grades __4/5____.  Cycling BC will be joining with our school on April 28, May 5 & 12 to focus on bicycles safety and riding techniques to encourage students to develop a lifelong love of cycling. Please provide consent for your child’s participation by completing the online waiver. The waiver must be completed online, preferably 7 days prior to our first event day. Should a parent not have access to a computer or the internet, our principal _Mr. Rogers__ has kindly offered to let parents use a computer at the school for your convenience so that students don’t miss out on this opportunity! To complete the waiver, please visit: http://www.cyclingbc.net/iridewaiver   If a parent us unable to complete the online form, a paper copy of the form will be provided 3 days before the event and the student can take it home for the parents to fill out. Any Questions? Please email our iRide Champion:  Ben Chaddock iRide Schools Coordinator Cycling British Columbia Phone: 604-BC-iRide Fax: 604-737-3141 Website: CyclingBC/iRide Learn more at www.cyclingbc.net/iride.

April 12 - 15

 ..........................................................

Reading -Self-Selected Novel Study - complete by Friday
               - students are using Reading Response Journals 
 *****    - 10 entries due by Friday.
              ~Reading goal = thinking critically while you read.

....................................................
Writing - sentence fluency - simple, compound, and complex sentence building.
             - Journals: written responses from novel
             - integrated with science too
             - Ms. Roberts will be teaching some poetry writing

*** Special At home Assignment!
     ~ Onomatopoeia Usage in comics!
 
~ Click here ...   Comic Strip!

.............................................    

Word Work  - Word Sort #32 . 
                    - TEST on Friday.
..................................................
Math   - Fractions: equivalent and comparing and ordering.

.................................................
Socials - resumes at end of April.
..................................................
Science         - the science of light
                     -Refraction, colour, and lenses.
                     - AN in-class ASSIGNMENT is our large assessment piece.

Science Trip to Mount Baker on April 19 @ 9:45. "Reflection Lab."
***Any PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME.
...........................................................
PE  - Ms. Roberts will be teaching dance.
..........................................................
Technology - integrated with Science

..................................
Health Education: - Substance Education = iMinds Program  
          ~start with... analyze factors that contribute to the use of alcohol,
                               tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., social influences,
                               curiosity, feeling alienated or awkward, stress,
                               media, dealing with emotions such as sadness and grief)

                                       - Grade 5's will join DARE on Wednesdays at 2pm

........................................................
Visual Art - Abstract Silhouette ART - to be completed Friday!
........................................................
French - Mme. Vording 
...............................
Music - Mr. Dureski

...............................
Drama -Mrs. Merkel
...........................................
Other:

 ~ Pines Camp on June 9 and 10!  ****FORMS GOING HOME NEXT WEEK****
~ Anyone who wishes to bring in their $100 can do so from now until May 15.
~ Any parents wishing to be a chaperone will need a criminal record check.  
~ Welcome our student teacher - Ms. Roberts.
Book Fair = April 19, 20, 21
......................................................................................
......................................................................................
If you want to earn House Team Points, try your best to answer the PROBLEM OF THE WEEK in class and place it in the box. Group Tasks in March.
..............................................................................
CONGRATULATIONS for being a great role model and earning W.O.W. Worker of the Week....

Davis!

April 4 - 8

Student Note: *please ensure you have a ruler - you need it every day.
                       *keep your flashlight at school for a couple experiments.
Grade 5's *** be sure you get your DARE permission
                       form signed at home and by Mr. Bartraw.
                       Do it before Wednesday's DARE class.  
 ..........................................................

Reading -Self-Selected Novel Study is going well!
               - students are using Reading Response Journals.
              ~Reading goal = thinking critically while you read.

....................................................
Writing - sentence fluency - simple, compound, and complex sentence building.
             - Journals: written responses from novel
             - integrated with science too
...................................................    

Word Work  - Word Sort #31 . 
                    - TEST on Friday.
..................................................
Math   - Time Quiz Tuesday - analog and elapsed time with real life problems

            - Start Fractions on Wednesday.
.................................................
Socials - resumes at end of April.
..................................................
Science         - the science of light
                     - lots of theory and some experiments
                     - Reflectors experiment
                     - Traveling Light experiment

Science Trip to Mount Baker on April 19 @ 9:45. "Reflection Lab."

...........................
PE  - Gymnastics Equipment set up in gym for one more week
       - work at floor routines ... plus physical endurance, strength, flexibility, balance
.................................
Technology - integrated with Science

..................................
Health Education: - Substance Education = iMinds Program  
          ~start with... analyze factors that contribute to the use of alcohol,
                               tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., social influences,
                               curiosity, feeling alienated or awkward, stress,
                               media, dealing with emotions such as sadness and grief)

                                       - Grade 5's will join DARE on Wednesdays at 2pm

........................................................
Visual Art - Shadow ART - to be completed Monday!
                  - Friday's art to be announced.
.................................
French - Mme. Vording 
...............................
Music - Mr. Dureski

...............................
Drama -Mrs. Merkel
...........................................
Other:

 ~ Pines Camp on June 9 and 10!
~ Anyone who wishes to bring in their $100 can do so from now until May 15.
~ Any parents wishing to be a chaperone will need a criminal record check.  

Book Fair = April 19, 20, 21
......................................................................................
......................................................................................
If you want to earn House Team Points, try your best to answer the PROBLEM OF THE WEEK in class and place it in the box. Group Tasks in March.
..............................................................................
CONGRATULATIONS for being a great role model and earning W.O.W. Worker of the Week....

Emilee!