Sunday, October 23, 2011

Week of October 23, 2011

Hi...welcome back!  I hope everyone had a great long weekend.  Now it is time to get back to work!
In math this week, we are continuing to study factors and will be spending some time on factor trees.  We will be having a test on Friday on multiples, factors, prime, and composite numbers.  Make sure to continue to work on basic facts of addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
In Language Arts, we will finish our self monitoring strategy unit by reading a brochure and working on persuasive writing.
In Science we are continuing to work on the Diversity Unit.  We will be completing our graphic organizer of Arthropods in the computer lab and presenting these to class.
We will be choosing our words for Word Study on Monday and will be back on track for a quiz on Friday.
Remember to have permission slip and $2 in for our field trip on Tuesday.  We are going to the soccer complex in Stratford where students will get a chance to try new and favorite sports.  We will be stopping for lunch at Wendy's, so students need to bring a bag lunch or money.  All participants need to have their indoor sneakers in order to participate.
Money is due on Monday for the first band fundraiser, the Shopping Extravaganza which will be held on Saturday, October 29.
Early Morning Band Practice on Tuesday as well.
Have a great week everyone, work hard and learn lots!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Week of October 10, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone had a great week-end, especially with the beautiful weather!
This week in Math, we will be working on Prime and Composite numbers, as well as multiples.
We will be continuing with our Self-Monitoring Strategy in Language Arts.  Students will be choosing their new spelling words on Tuesday, and we will have our quiz on Friday.
We are focusing on "Invertebrates" and the subgroups this week in Science. 
If you are planning on ordering school pictures, the money and order form is due on Tuesday, October 11.
There is Early Morning Band on Tuesday as well.
Good luck to all our Cross Country participants who will be competing in the Provincials on Saturday, October 15.
Have a great week everyone!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Week of October 3, 2011

Hope everyone had a peaceful week-end!  It is hard to believe with are already into the month of October!
Everyone did a great job on the Math test last week.  I was very proud of the students' work.  This week we will work on place value, and big numbers.  We will also be working on the basic operations, especially with word problems.  Sounds like fun...
We are continuing our work on "Self Monitoring" in Language Arts but will also be focusing on the importance of text features and pre-reading of nonfiction text.  The class will also be sharing their version of the children's story of "The Secret Shortcut".
Students will have ten more words to work on in spelling, with a test on Friday.
We are continuing our study of living things in Science, and working on invertebrates this week.
Remember, there is Early Morning Band on Tuesday at 7:45.
The Zone Cross Country Meet is on Thursday, October 6.  Good luck to the athletes who have been working hard and showing great improvement each week.
Have a great week everyone!