Welcome Back to School!

 

... and to Mr Bartraw's Gr. 4 / 5 class blog! 

Hello All,

This is an official welcome to students and parents. 

It’s time to start school and we will commence the year with positive energy, new and familiar faces, new goals, and new expectations. 

Class Expectations...

*About 20 min to 45 min of homework  (occasionally).

*Be prepared each day with the appropriate learning materials.

*Work is legible, neat, complete, and handed-in for grading on time.

*Work toward a positive "growth-mindset" 

GROWTH MINDSET VIDEO
 

*Participate in all areas of the curriculum to the best of your ability!

******Try your best to keep up with the demands of your grade level.******

*Work hard & have fun.

~ Be proud of who you are... don't compare yourself to others.

~ Believe in yourself, in your own abilities, and in what you can accomplish.

~ Enjoy learning for life!           
.......................
Mr. Bartraw

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Health and Safety ALLERGY ALERT and AWARENESS...

We have a student who is allergic to almonds

and oranges in our classroom. Please be

respectful of this situation. 

Thanks.

 

 

 

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September 5 - 8

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TUESDAY’S HOMEWORK…

~ show your parents our class blog and you can all read it!

~ Please bring 2 binders...

1) one that has 1.5 inch rings, with subject tabs / dividers like this...

 

 or this...

 

 or even a zipper binder like this...

2) one more simple binder without tabs... like this...

~ need gym strip (shorts and a t-shirt in a small, separate bag) and indoor shoes 

~ complete your name tag for your desk

 **Please check your folder for several handouts and return those that require parental input and  signatures (as soon as possible). THANKS!**

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Wednesday 

HOMEWORK… Create a "Weird Club" as discussed in class ... 

(Be sure to write in complete sentences.)

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Thursday

~ complete your information page about yourself

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Friday

...we will begin our "Memory Stick" Assignment...

- it's homework if you did not complete it in class.

 

Card 1

Front: Draw a self-portrait or bring in a recent photo of yourself (a close-up is best). Back: List 5 words that describe you BEST. Write the 5 words in the most creative way you can.           (Examples: energetic, humorous, athletic, creative, brilliant, caring, responsible, trustworthy, loving, kind, friendly, punctual, flexible, hard-working, honest, …)