May 9 - 13

REQUEST: I AM ASKING EACH STUDENT TO BRING IN 15 PLASTIC BAGS FOR NEXT TUESDAY FOR A SPECIAL ART ACTIVITY WITH MR. MACKIE.

Reading - Among the Barons
              ~Reading goal = analyze characters and events while you read.

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Writing - Sound Effects Story

Sound Effects Story – Criteria

Name:  _______________________             Story Title: _______________________________________

Criteria	Checklist
There is a clear beginning, middle, and ending of the story.
A ‘hook’ is used effectively at the start to capture the attention of the listeners.
Story has a significant, developed problem; it’s realistic and it makes sense.
Story flows smoothly in sequence from one idea to the next (without story gaps).
Story contains some powerful vocabulary (descriptive and accurate word choices – uses thesaurus).
There is clear evidence of careful editing for correct spelling, punctuation, and capitals.
Alliteration is used appropriately at least 2 times.
Hyperbole is used appropriately at least once.
Sound effects are used appropriately & effectively  - has 8 to 10 sound effects maximum  - sounds / music match the words or phrases  - sound effects are spread out evenly throughout the story and not clumped together.
Final Draft EXTENDED - due on May 16

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Word Work  - Word Sort #38 . 
                    - TEST on Friday.
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Math   - Graphs: plotting points, interpreting info / data, creating graphs,...

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Socials - History of Canada - Early Explorers.
            - John Cabot, Life At Sea as an Explorer & Aboriginal Peoples Perspectives
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PE  - Track & Field events.

~Grade 4-6 school practices on May 9, 16 from 1:45 to 2:50.

***** iRide PROGRAM May 12 from 9:20 - 10:20**********
Bring your bike and helmet these days.
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Technology -integrated with writing and Socials

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Health Education: - Substance Education = iMinds TEST MONDAY, May 16 - Grade 4 only.

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

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Visual Art -  Leaf Creation ART...
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French - Mme. Vording 
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Music - Mr. Dureski

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Drama -Mrs. Merkel
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Other:

 ~ Pines Camp on June 9 and 10!  ****FORMS WENT HOME May 2****
~ Anyone who wishes to bring in their $100 can do so from now until May 19.
~ Any parents wishing to be a chaperone will need a criminal record check.

~ Thanks to all the families who donated something to the BBQ Cooler / Basket 
for our class! Also, for the jars filled with goodies for prizes! See you at the Carnival
on Friday the 13th from 6 - 8pm.  


~ Students can continue to bring LITTERLESS LUNCHES!

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

Isaac and Malaena!