Dec 17 to 21

Important Dates/Events:
If you can, please bring in non-perishable food items
into our class to help support the FOOD BANK.
      Thank-you.

Dec 17 - Christmas Concert at Key City
             - choir: be there (Mount Baker H.S.) by 6:30
             - every other student be there at 6:45 - no earlier, please!
      ATTIRE - dress up black pants, white top or a dress - Santa hat, sunglasses are options 

Dec 19 - dress up as your new identity states... DEBATE TIME!


Dec 20  - Ugly Sweater Challenge in the morning
             - Swimming with Mrs. Archibald's class
             @ 1 to 2 pm - no cost to students


Dec 21 - last day before holiday break - PJ day

Jan 7 - Welcome back... 2019!

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Learning opportunities this week...

Language Arts - non-fiction writing - researching our JOBS for our new passports (fake ID's)
TAKING BRIEF, ACCURATE NOTES; integrated with Social Studies.

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 ~Word Work -No Word Work list this week
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Math - Multiplication -focus in facts x by 6
          - Area and perimeter - process and real life calculations
           SHORT AREA AND PERIMETER TEST ON TUESDAY

Perimeter Game 

Real Life Perimeter Situations 

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Socials - Pro / Con Debating skills
 ~now each student has been given a new topic to practice 
for Wednesday's dress-up debate.

1.  Practice note-taking from non-fiction sources
2.  Understanding pro / con view-points
3.  Making decisions based on supportive ideas
4.  Evaluate and re-evaluate.             
5. DRAMA ACTIVITY... on Wednesday, December 19 in the morning... come prepared as your character from your chosen country!

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PE - Buzzer Beater game.
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Art - Monday... finish your cat, dog, or bird this week!

AND...

From 9 AM to ?... ON DECEMBER 20,  …WE ARE HAVING AN…

****UGLY SWEATER CHALLENGE****

All students are asked to bring in a sweater/shirt/vest that

will be the base for the UGLY SWEATER DESIGNS.

~ Mr. B. bought a long-sleeve red shirt at the Salvation Army for $1.50. It will be the base.
~We will be hot gluing and attaching various items to our sweater/shirt/vest. So, if you have any
extra Christmas items that are not being used, please bring them to class all this week in
preparation for Thursday morning. MR. BARTRAW HAS A LOT OF ITEMS ALREADY, BUT
THE MORE OPTIONS, THE BETTER!

Items could include: ~ garland, ornaments, bells, craft foam, small tree boughs, pine cones, cotton balls, tinsel, old XMAS lights, ... and ANYTHING that might make someone's sweater design UGLY!

AS IMPORTANT, if we could have 5 to 10 parent volunteers to help glue things on the sweaters using hot glue guns… that would be helpful!  If you are available on Thursday, December 20 from 9:00 to 11:30, please return this notice! 
~EXTRA GLUE GUNS and glue sticks WILL BE HELPFUL, TOO!
 

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Technology Skills - integrated with socials.
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The Worker of the Week last week was MATTHEW! Congrats! He earned 10 House Team Points.

Human Development Index Ranking

Find your country and write down the number that it is ranked at...

Human Development Index

Dec 10 to 14

Important Dates/Events:
If you can, please bring in non-perishable food items
into our class to help support the FOOD BANK.
      Thank-you.

Dec 17 - Christmas Concert

Dec 19 - dress up as your new identity states... DEBATE TIME!

Dec 20 - Swimming with Mrs. Archibald's class
             - 1 to 2 pm - no cost to students


Dec 21 - last day before holiday break - PJ day

Jan 7 - Welcome back... 2019!

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Learning opportunities this week...

Language Arts - Grammar Time! Working at creating complete sentences, and repairing fragments and run-on sentences. 

- non-fiction writing - TAKING BRIEF, ACCURATE NOTES; integrated with Social Studies.

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PRACTICE COMPLETE SENTENCES

 ~Word Work - Students must earn 100% for
                        3 consecutive weeks to move up a level in word work.
                      - Unit 13 test is filed.
                      - Unit #14 distributed Monday; TEST on Friday morning.
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Math - Multiplication -focus in facts x by 5, 6
          - Area and perimeter - process and real life calculations
Perimeter Game 

Real Life Perimeter Situations 

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Socials - Pro / Con Debating skills
 ~ STARTS WITH THE STO:LO PEOPLE.
When we finish our background notes and information, we
will begin a series of debates from historical land issues to 
modern issues relevant to students in grades 4 and 5. 

1.  Practice note-taking from non-fiction sources
2.  Understanding pro / con view-points
3.  Making decisions based on supportive ideas
4.  Evaluate and re-evaluate.             
5. We are also building up to a DRAMA ACTIVITY... on Wednesday, December 19... come prepared as your character from your chosen country!

This week... you will receive a NEW IDENTITY as Luke did!
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PE - pond hockey and ringette in the gym.
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Art - Monday... finish your city from an ant's perspective!

Draw a city as if you were an ant! 

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Technology Skills - integrated with socials and art.
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The Worker of the Week last week was JAXON! Congrats! He earned 10 House Team Points.

December 2 - 6

Important Dates:

Dec 4 - Winter Market - 5:30 to 8pm in gym

Dec 7 -Pro-D - no school for students


Dec 17 - Christmas Concert

Dec 20 - Swimming with Mrs. Archibald's class
             - 1 to 2 pm - no cost to students


Dec 21 - last day before holiday break

Jan 7 - Welcome back... 2019!

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Learning opportunities this week...

Language Arts - Grammar Time! Working at creating complete sentences, and repairing fragments and run-on sentences. 

                           - non-fiction writing - TAKING BRIEF, ACCURATE NOTES; integrated with Social Studies.

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PRACTICE COMPLETE SENTENCES

 ~Word Work - Students must earn 100% for
                        3 consecutive weeks to move up a level in word work.
                      - Unit 12 test is filed.
                      - Unit #13 distributed Monday; TEST on Thursday morning.
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Math - Multiplication -focus in facts x by 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
          - Perimeter - process and real life calculations
Perimeter Game 

Real Life Perimeter Situations 

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Socials - Pro / Con Debating skills

1.  Practice note-taking from non-fiction sources
2.  Understanding pro / con view-points
3.  Making decisions based on supportive ideas
4.  Evaluate and re-evaluate.             
5. We are building up to a DRAMA ACTIVITY...

You will eventually be getting a NEW IDENTITY as Luke did!
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PE - variety of fast-paced games to increase endurance.
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DRAMA! Headline Tableau - Hunwick's Egg !   
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Art - Thursday - how to draw a city from an ant's perspective!

Draw a city as if you were an ant! 

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Technology Skills - integrated with language arts.
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The Worker of the Week last week was LEIGHARA! Congrats! She earned 10 House Team Points.

Nov 26 to 30

Important Dates:

Nov 30 - Back to the Future - dress-up day
             - Milk and cookie day - $1.25

Dec 4 - Winter Market - 5:30 to 8pm in gym

Dec 7 -Pro-D - no school for students


Dec 17 - Christmas Concert

Dec 20 - Swimming with Mrs. Archibald's class
             - 1 to 2 pm - no cost to students


Dec 21 - last day before holiday break

Jan 7 - Welcome back... 2019!

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Learning opportunities this week...

Language Arts - Among The Imposters -  continued NOVEL STUDY
                          - focus on character and plot development, vocabulary,
                            comprehension questions, class discussions, 
                            connections, and prediction skills.
WE WILL FINISH THE NOVEL TUESDAY - QUIZ WEDNESDAY!

GOOD LUCK CARD TO LUKE
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Writing: Our class will be working at creating complete sentences.

PRACTICE COMPLETE SENTENCES

 ~Word Work - Students must earn 100% for
                        3 consecutive weeks to move up a level in word work.
                      - Unit 11 test is filed.
                      - Unit #12 distributed Monday; TEST on Friday morning.
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Math -Multiplication -focus in facts then problem solving.
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Health - invent a new game!
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Socials - Mapping unit -
Practice your Canadian provinces & territories and their capital cities.
In class assignment Monday to Wednesday, NOVEMBER 26 to 28 ON MAPPING CONCEPTS TAUGHT.
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PE - variety of fast-paced games to increase endurance.
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DRAMA! AN EGG-CITING FOUR PART SERIES OF 
       DRAMA ACTIVITIES STARTING WEDNESDAY UNTIL...
       NEXT WEEK !   
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Art - Friday - cat / dog / bird creations!

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Technology Skills - integrated with mapping online.
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The Worker of the Week last week was DAYTON! Congrats! He earned 10 House Team Points.

Practice our XMAS MASHUP song

OUR CONCERT SONG for Dec 17

Story Presentation Sign-up

Remember to be prepared with all the items you are bringing in for your dress-up story presentation.

Monday ~ Carter, Daylen, Tyler, Leighara, Parker, Zane

Tuesday ~ Lauren, Jailyn, Emma, Keaton, Gabby, Siennah

Wednesday ~ Jaxon, Macey, Taytum, Dayton, Mac, Payton

Thursday ~ Matthew, Becca, Dex, Talia, Amara, Sydney, Ryker.

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Important Dates:
Nov 19 - PAC mtg - 7:15 in the library

Nov 21 - Swimming with Mrs. Archibald's class
             - 1 to 2 pm - no cost to students

Nov 23 - school not in session

Nov 30 - Back to the Future - dress-up day
             - Milk and cookie day - $1.25

Dec 4 - Winter Market - 5:30 to 8pm in gym

Dec 7 -Pro-D - no school for students


Dec 17 - Christmas Concert

Dec 20 - Swimming with Mrs. Archibald's class
             - 1 to 2 pm - no cost to students


Dec 21 - last day before holiday break

Jan 7 - Welcome back... 2019!

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Learning opportunities this week...

Language Arts - Among The Imposters -  continued NOVEL STUDY
                          - focus on character and plot development, vocabulary,
                            comprehension questions, class discussions, 
                            connections, and prediction skills. 
Among The Impostors - audiobook 
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Writing: SENSORY IMAGERY SHARING...

ALL STUDENTS WILL FORMALLY PRESENT THEIR WRITING THIS WEEK. STARTS  MONDAY. DRESS-UP ACCORDING TO THE BIOME TYPE.

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 ~Word Work - New groups and format! Students must earn 100% for
                        3 consecutive weeks to move up a level in word work.
                      - Unit 10 test is filed.
                      - Unit #11 distributed Tuesday; TEST on Thursday morning.
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Math - Number Patterns - number sequences and patterns...
                   - using t-tables and input / output tables to show patterns
                   - leads us to pre-algebra skill development
Input / Output Machines

MATH TEST is Tuesday, November 20.
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Health - are you doing at least 150 minutes per week of vigorous physical activity?
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Socials - Mapping unit - online components...
PRACTICE THESE SITES at school and HOME!

1. Continents - spatial awareness

2. Continents and Oceans

3. Canadian Capital Cities

4. Super Challenging Countries of the World   

5. Latitude / Longitude Treasure Hunt 


Also, students will be working at some mapping concepts in booklet form in class.

Practice your Canadian provinces & territories and their capital cities.
TEST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ON MAPPING CONCEPTS TAUGHT.
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PE - variety of fast-paced games to increase endurance.
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Art - Thursday - cat / dog / bird creations!

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Technology Skills - integrated with SI writing and mapping online.
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The Worker of the Week last week was DEXTER! Congrats! He earned 10 House Team Points.

Reminder... Recorder!

Bring your recorder for music classes.

Nov 13 to 16

Important Dates:

Nov 19 - PAC mtg - 7:15 in the library

Nov 21 - Swimming with Mrs. Archibald's class
             - 1 to 2 pm - no cost to students

Nov 23 - school not in session

Nov 30 - Back to the Future - dress-up day
             - Milk and cookie day - $1.25

Dec 4 - Winter Market - 5:30 to 8pm in gym

Dec 7 -Pro-D - no school for students


Dec 17 - Christmas Concert

Dec 20 - Swimming with Mrs. Archibald's class
             - 1 to 2 pm - no cost to students


Dec 21 - last day before holiday break

Jan 7 - Welcome back... 2019!

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Learning opportunities this week...

Language Arts - Among The Imposters -  continued NOVEL STUDY
                          - focus on character and plot development, vocabulary,
                            comprehension questions, class discussions, 
                            connections, and prediction skills. 
Among The Impostors - audiobook 
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Writing:  ............................................
this assignment is...   DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 IN CLASS.

"What's In The Scenery?" Sensory Imagery Writing

Sensory details allow the reader to put themselves into your writing mentally by forming a picture in his/her mind. Without sensory details, the reader becomes bored and cannot emotionally connect to the story.

Sensory details include words that describe sights, sounds, textures, smells, and sometimes tastes of the setting, characters, and interactions. 

Directions: Write powerful, image-creating sentences by looking at the image you printed out and adding sensory details. Make up additional details to construct new sentences.

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Mission Possible!

Your mission, which you must choose to accept, is this…

~Your writing begins with you exploring your biome (scene) that you selected. You will describe many parts with plenty of detail and near the end you realize that you are lost!

~Make the reader feel part of your writing!

………………………………………………………………………………………

I know you can do this!                   Use a thesaurus to help you.

…………*** We are at the editing and revising stages. ***……..…….

ALL STUDENTS NEED TO PRESENT THEIR WRITING NEXT WEEK. STARTS NEXT MONDAY. DRESS-UP ACCORDING TO THE BIOME TYPE.

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 ~Word Work - New groups and format! Students must earn 100% for
                        3 consecutive weeks to move up a level in word work.
                      - Unit 9 test is filed.
                      - Unit #10 distributed Tuesday; TEST on Friday morning.
........................................................

Math - Number Patterns - number sequences and patterns...
                   - using t-tables and input / output tables to show patterns
                   - leads us to pre-algebra skill development
Input / Output Machines

MATH TEST next Tuesday, November 20.
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Health -screen time and the effects on body systems
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Socials - Mapping unit - online components...
PRACTICE THESE SITES at school and HOME!

1. Continents - spatial awareness

2. Continents and Oceans

3. Canadian Capital Cities

4. Super Challenging Countries of the World   

5. Latitude / Longitude Treasure Hunt 


Also, students will be working at some mapping concepts in booklet form in class.
.....................................................................
PE - variety of fast-paced games to increase endurance.
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Art - To be announced!Friday!

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Technology Skills - integrated with SI writing and mapping online.
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The Worker of the Week last week was CARTER! Congrats! He earned 10 House Team Points.