This week we will explore the story of the Good Samaritan. We will consider the story in light of what it means to be a “citizen” in our world today. On Wednesday, November 11th we will observe Remembrance Day as a school community. The children enjoyed painting poppies (using marshmallows!) and preparing a wreath for our assembly. In math, we will begin a unit on patterning. Thank you to all those families who have returned their child’s report card envelope along with the signed portion of the progress report. Our interviews will take place on Wednesday, November 11th. I will send home a note confirming our meeting time on Tuesday. If you are unable to keep your scheduled time, please don’t hesitate to contact me to make other arrangements. Looking forward to another busy week with the “Wonderful Ones!”
Ms. Myer’s November Newsletter
Ms. Myer’s November Homework Calendar
We had a very busy week in grade 2. On Wednesday, we welcomed Scientists in Schools into our classroom for a presentation on Animal Coverings and Adaptations. The five hands-on centers included shells, feathers, a porcupine, fur, and skin. The students’ journal entries on Thursday said that they enjoyed interacting with all the materials and seeing two live hermit crabs!
In Math this week, we are continuing our unit on graphing. We will be making concrete graphs, and learning about pictographs and bar graphs. In language, we are continuing to work on retelling stories. We will also begin to determine importance with nonfiction texts. This should assist students with their inquiry research of an animal. In gym, the students will be learning how to play Newcombe ball, a variation of volleyball. In art, the students will continue their exploration of symmetry. Finally, in religion, the students will continue listening to numerous bible stories and understanding how to treasure God’s word.
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Mrs. Rupnik’s Class
This upcoming week, we will focus on a new ‘thinkmark’ called connections. Students will read and make connections to better understand stories. An example of a text-to-self connection might be, “This story reminds me of a friend that I play with on the weekend. She is kind and nice to me.” Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Wednesday, November 11th. The interview is very important in that it allows us to review your child’s progress and talk about next steps. Please continue to support your child at home with the November homework calendar.
M. Girard’s Classes
2e Français Oral:« réflexes de conversation» 2, téléfrançais 3
Français lecture: cycle de lecture (série T’choupi)
Études Sociales : les directions (parcours à suivre)
3/4e Français Oral: « réflexes de conversation» avec être et avoir
Français Lecture : L’histoire du capitaine Monet (évènements à classer en ordre chronologique)
Français écrit: Madame Lafumée (mise au propre)
Études Sociales : Les régions physiques canadiennes (suite), les nappes d’eau (vocabulaire)
4/5e Immersion Français Oral: conversation «Nous voilà à nos pupitres»
Français Lecture: cycle de lecture (étapes 3 et 4)
Français Écrit: Madame Lafumée (brouillon et mise au propre) Danse : projet final en duo
Études Sociales : un bateau de la Chine ancienne (la jonque)
Mrs. Troccoli’s Grade 4/5 Team News
The Grade 4/5 Team continues to work together to reach new heights!
November is off to a wonderful start and the wonderful weather has given everyone an extra jump in their step!
In Math we are working with larger numbers to solve real-life inquiries using addition and subtraction calculations. We are also using money amounts in our calculations. Have your child practice these concepts by calculating the cost of items you buy when shopping or the change you will receive after you pay. Students should also continue to practice their multiplication facts which will help in all strands of the math curriculum.
In Language Arts, the students have been introduced to the reading strategy of Analyzing or Finding the Facts in a text. Ask your child what they have learned from our non-fiction read aloud text, Killer Whales. This week we will focus on Remembrance Day. The students will have opportunities to read, write and create using this important day as our focus.
I look forward to meeting with parents during our interview evening of November 11 at your scheduled time. The students are reminded to continue to be diligent in completing work to the best of their ability – only their best will do!
We continue to strengthen our team as we learn together!
Together Everyone Achieves More!
Mrs. Colaiacovo’s Class
The grade 5/6 students are keeping busy with all things fall-related.This week, many of our language arts activities will be related to Remembrance Day, in anticipation of our school celebration on Wednesday, November 11. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. I also look forward to meeting with many of you on the evening ofNovember 11 for parent-teacher interviews. Big News: the grade 5/6 class was the winner of the “best-dressed” Halloween Door Contest, and students are excited about the impending grand prize pizza lunch! Many of the grade 5/6 students attended and enjoyed the Halloween Party put on by the Parent Council. Thanks to all of you for all your great efforts! The Y Kids Academy program continues to challenge students both physically and academically as we learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. We are halfway through the program now, and hope to continue to be blessed with decent weather for our walks to and from the Y. A reminder for students to come dressed for all kinds of weather (layers are good!), as this November has proven to be a bit of an enigma so far. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
