June 2 to June 6

Important Dates / Information:

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June 3 - District Track meet at COTR for those who qualify. Information and permission forms went home last week.

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June 11- WE Bike #3 - 12:45 to 1:45  

***Bring your bike and helmet in good operating condition on our We Bike days. If you do not have a bike, let me know and the organizers will provide one and a helmet. 

All biking takes place on the HES soccer field.*** 

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June 12 - Spring Music concert in gym at 1pm 

June 13 - Pro-D Day - no school for students

June 18 - BLOOM BALL BOOK REPORT is DUE

June 20 - Fun Day in the afternoon - 1 to 2:45 pm

June 23 - HES at Fairmont Hot Springs

June 24 - Grade 4 bike & hike day in the forest! 

June 25 - Moyie Lake beach - Mr. Bartraw's class and Mrs. Bergen's class. We have two lifeguards for the day.

June 26 -last day of school for students from 9am to 11am

             - Learning update #3 goes home

            - Enjoy your summer!

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Learning opportunities this week...
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ADST = Applied Design, Skills, and Technology 

We will continue to design our mini-putt holes and finish them off in the next 2 weeks.

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Language Arts - 

In order to complete this project, you’ll need to complete 12 circles with the following information on each circle. The BOLD words are to be written on the borders of your pentagons.   Circle 1 – Colorfully write the title and author of your book and illustrate it.  Also write your first and last name on this circle. MY BOOK   Circle 2 – Draw a picture or map of the setting of your story.  Label it. SETTING   Circle 3 – List at least 10 unique or unusual words (VOCABULARY) that the author used in this book. Write the page number beside each vocabulary word.   Circle 4 – List 3 problems faced by your main character. Use complete sentences. PROBLEMS   Circle 5 – Write a poem about the story.  The poem can be a rhyming one or free verse, haiku, acrostic poem, a “shape” poem, etc.  Your choice. POEM   Circle 6 – Write a paragraph telling your opinion of this book in one circle.  Tell why you would or would not recommend it to a friend. RECOMMENDATION   Circle 7 – Write one word in large letters that describes the THEME of your story. Explain your theme underneath this word. (Example: HONESTY – my book is mainly about the theme of honesty since Aiden, my main character, is dishonest to his friends and family by… Later, Aiden realizes that telling the truth is important because…)   Circle 8 – Describe the main character in your story. M.C.                     ~ Include a NAME – first and last, if possible.                     ~  Also, write about the physical (looks, age, height, clothing, facial features,                         hair,…) characteristics.                     ~ Write a few personality characteristics (Examples: courageous, risk-taker,                        adventurous, anxious, intelligent, a good problem solver, humorous, thoughtful,                        careful, likeable, hard-working, easily frightened, determined, conflicted, helpful,                        generous, personable, curious…) in your description.   Circle 9 – Draw the CLIMAX (point of most intense action) of the book. Add a detailed                  caption, telling what is happening.   Circle 10 – In one paragraph write a different ending to the story. NEW ENDING   Circle 11 – Write a SUMMARY of the book – include only the plot and main ideas.   Circle 12 – Write a paragraph describing CONNECTIONS from this book to your life.    Remember to start working each day on a new circle. Write with your absolute best effort and sufficient detail.  Have fun with this mystery book project!  Due June 18, 2025.

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~Word Work - Unit 35 will be practiced this week. Complete all your work. 

                        - DUE DATES: hand-in your WW page on or before the last day of the week.

                      - list words will always be sent home on Mondays (or first day of the week).
Please return Word Work homework on or before the last day of the week.
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Math - fractions as part of a whole and part of a set; leads to decimals and percents and how the three are all connected.

       
Try these games:

Many fraction games 

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EXTRA... PRACTICE OTHER BASIC FACTS: Web math minute

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

***Usernames and passwords were sent home with learning updates. ***

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SCIENCE - BIG IDEA = ecosystems and how plants and animals adapt to their environment.

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Socials ~ we will start MYSTERIES FROM HISTORY soon. This means studying mysteries like the Mary Celeste, The Flying Dutchman, The Bermuda Triangle, Big Foot, and more!

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PE - ... Dance unit starts this week...

So You Think You Can Dance!

Criteria	Not yet at grade  level       “1”	‘Just’ at grade level    “2”	Some good results shown   “3”	Fully meets grade  level    “4”	Outstand- ing results shown     “5”
The group used 5 to 10 specific dance moves effectively. The group was able to repeat these moves 3 times.
Levels of dance moves: The dancers have chosen a variety of low (close to the floor or on the floor), medium, and high (standing / reaching upwards) level dance moves.
The dancers clearly move to the rhythm / beat throughout the performance. This means that the music suits the dance moves you have chosen.
Performances are well choreographed. (Dancers move together and the choreography flows). (There may also be individual movements, at times, separate from the other dancers.)
Creativity – the performance is creative and keeps the interest of the audience for the entire time.
Total =     ______                                   25

 

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ART -TBD

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Technology Skills - on laptops - typing skills and RESEARCHING SKILLS for Socials.

-  Dance mat typing!

- we also have access to Mathletics for at home practice!

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House Teams - Wear your colour or HUSKIES GEAR on Fridays!
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CONGRATS to TYSON for earning WORKER OF THE WEEK last week and.... earning 10 house team points! Great efforts = great results!