January 17 to 21

Important Dates / Information:

~ Please return report card envelopes. Thanks!

~ Students: try to bring in a set of headphones that can remain at school (ASAP).  

~ please ensure you have all your QR codes and passwords for Mathletics and Book creator in your agenda to take home.   

~ Epic books class code... zqs3791   EPIC BOOKS: sign-in with our class code

~ MASKS: A reminder to parents to please pack masks for your student. We would really appreciate your help with this matter! Write your name on your mask... it is helpful. Thanks.

~ January 21 - PRO-D Day = No school for students.

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Learning opportunities this week...
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Language Arts -  We continue to read the next book in our series...

 Among The Impostors  by Margaret Peterson Haddix

For our novel, if any one would prefer to read the chapters themselves, rather than the audio-book version, click here... Among The Impostors.

 

Starting this week at Chapter 20... CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!

We will work at making story connections, inferences, creating images, and listening for sensory imagery details. Also, we will have daily comprehension discussions and writing activities which follow each reading.

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Writing: 

We are beginning a 'Sound Effects' story writing process on Tuesday... students will use the literary devices listed below in their stories for added interest and effect. Criteria to be discussed with students, then posted HERE next week.

STAY TUNED!

We are learning about literary devices this week so that we can input these into our story writing which starts next week. This includes:

• hyperbole (done)
  
• personification
• alliteration. (done)
  

 We are also working daily at proper letter formation, printing, and writing complete sentences. 

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~Word Work - Unit 16 will be practiced this week. Complete all your work. 

                        - Hand-in your WW page on Fridays.

                      - list words will always be in the agendas.
                      - Unit #16 study all list words; TEST on THURSDAY.
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Math - ... measurement - practical uses of finding perimeter and area.

 PRACTICE AREA SKILLS HERE... 4 AREA GAMES TO PLAY!

ALSO, PRACTICE YOUR BASIC FACTS: Web math minute

We all have access to MATHLETICS to work at school or at home. Students will have a chance to work on the current math curricular areas in class and at home. 

***Usernames and passwords were sent home. ***

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Career Education - in 2 weeks... studying a potential career after a personal interests survey - present your findings on SWAY! 

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Science - Grade 4 = Matter has mass, takes up space, and can change phase. 

Grade 5 = solutions and solubility

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Socials - Learning about specific Canadian First Peoples and connections to land, animals, oceans, and spirits, which continues to shape Canada’s identity. 

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Health Ed - a unit focused on nutrition, physical activity, feelings, relationships, and safety.

PE - Basketball skills - ball control, passing, shooting, game strategies, and basketball centers.  
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ART -  Personification ART

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Technology Skills - on laptops - typing skills and RESEARCHING SKILLS also as GENIUS HOUR WILL BEGIN IN FEBRUARY.

Dance mat typing guide
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CONGRATS to TEHLIA  for earning WORKER OF THE WEEK this week and 10 house team points! Great efforts = great results!