May 2 - 6

W.O.W.

Worker of the Week - (last week)!

Congratulations to…

                                       

Crystal !

For:

·      Working well in Science to understand the concepts of LIGHT.         

·      Showing extremely detailed Reading Response Journal entries after teacher feedback.   

·      Showing lots of critical thinking skills in class and always adding extra information on assignments at home. 

·      Participating with good success at the 100m and 200m dash.

·      Completing an Abstract Silhouette ART piece with high quality.

·      Working hard on the concepts of fractions so far.

·      Being enthusiastic, kind, and helpful in class.

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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 due on May 13

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Word Work  - Word Sort #36 . 
                    - TEST on Friday.
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Math   - Fractions & Decimals & Percents - TEST MAY 9.

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Socials - History of Canada - Early Explorers.
            - John Cabot
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PE  - Track & Field events.

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

***** iRide PROGRAM May 5, 12**********
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 Program  

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

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Visual Art -  Mother's DAY 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 GOING 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.  


~Carnival May 13


~ Students can continue to bring LITTERLESS LUNCHES!

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

Videl!

April 25 - 29

Remember to write in your agenda every day - plan ahead! :)


Monday - Are you registered for iRIDE?
              - Novel Presentations start today
              - Read your 2 poems for Ms. Roberts

Tuesday - hand-in your Science LIGHT assignment by 2:20pm
             
Wednesday - Hamelin play - we sing and do a flash mob for 20 seconds
          
Thursday - iRIDE today at 9:20 - 10:20 - BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET
                - LIGHT Challenge (1hour - in class assignment)
                - Word Work Test - Sort #35

Friday - Pro-D curriculum implementation day - no school for students

April 18 - 22

*** Hi! Please scroll down to the next entry
after you have read this one... important iRide info.
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Reading -Self-Selected Novel Study - Prepare for Presentations...

~ students choose a post-novel study activity and present to the class
~ Presentations begin next Monday, April 25.
              ~Reading goal = thinking critically while you read.

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Writing - sentence fluency
             - integrated with science too
             - Ms. Roberts will be teaching some poetry writing
                including FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

*** New 4 - box Onomatopoeia Comic...
 
~ Click here ...   Comic Strip!

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Word Work  - Word Sort #33 . 
                    - TEST on Friday.
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Math   - Fractions: comparing and ordering.

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Socials - resumes at end of April.
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Science         - the science of light
                     -Reflection, Refraction, colour, and lenses.
                     - AN in-class ASSIGNMENT is our large assessment piece
                        which begins this week.

Science TEST - NEXT THURSDAY! 

Science Trip to Mount Baker on April 19 @ 9:45. "Reflection Lab."
***Any PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME.
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PE  - Track & Field events & one more CREATIVE dance.

***** iRide PROGRAM **********
PLEASE READ THE NEXT BLOG POST FOR DETAILS
~handout going home as well.
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Technology - comics & poetry

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Health Education: - Substance Education = iMinds Program  
          ~start with... analyze factors that contribute to the use of alcohol,
                               tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., social influences,
                               curiosity, feeling alienated or awkward, stress,
                               media, dealing with emotions such as sadness and grief)

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

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Visual Art - integrated with EARTH DAY...
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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 GOING HOME SOON****
~ Anyone who wishes to bring in their $100 can do so from now until May 15.
~ Any parents wishing to be a chaperone will need a criminal record check.  

~ Welcome our student teacher - Ms. Roberts.

~Book Fair = April 19, 20, 21

~ EARTH DAY garage sale, eating outside, community clean-up,...

~ Students can practice bringing LITTERLESS LUNCHES!

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

Tyler!