With this week's review it is straight to the highlights, fluff is nice but just the info this week. Here we go...the week was another busy one with lots of checks on the learner-to-do list.
Curriculum wise this week...
In Math this week we wrapped up our unit on Measurement and have now transitioned nicely into Data Analysis. With this unit we will be collecting, organizing, and presenting data using a variety of graphs. Come next week the class will be collecting data and creating their own tally charts; then transferring this data to pictographs and finally into vertical bar graphs. We'll continue to work on transferring data between graphs this coming week including plotting data within line graphs.
In Language Arts this week we continued to develop reading strategies that can aid with comprehension. Rereading text, chunking words into syllables, phonetically breaking down words, looking for familiar words that might offer context, or even using the book's illustrations are all strategies that can aid comprehension and ultimately fluency. We continued to work through our second Roald Dahl novel study and have very nearly wrapped up our reading of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Working with the novel we have been able to learn about character comparisons, types of characters, and how to summarize information.
In Science we began our investigation of Plant Life Cycles and discovered that the needs of plants are very similar to those of people. Much like people, plants need water, nutrients, shelter and they tend to grow better when given some TLC. This coming week we get to explore seeds and the bits and pieces inside them.
In Social Studies we continued to examine early settlers and their impact on Alberta past and present and are now beginning our transition into the study of traditions and celebrations. With the study of how Alberta had changed culturally and socially over time students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of how much Alberta has changed over time.
Health - With next week we have our human sexuality classes on Monday and Thursday. With the classes there has been a lot of nervousness among the class about what we are doing. We the class sessions they are are gender separate - with myself instructing the boys and Mrs. Lavoie working with the girls. With both classes we will be working through a series of activities all relating to puberty and the changes that can occur during this period of life. It is NOT a "birds and bees" type lesson!
Permission forms and Field Trip fees
Over the next week or so it will seem like a lot of field trip and activity paperwork coming home. As we near the end of the year we have several upcoming activities that require the submitting of permission forms and/or activities fees via PowerSchool.
In terms of current and upcoming fees/permission forms, please check to see if you have remembered to submit the needed fees/forms; here's what is currently on PowerSchool:
May 30 - Fathers day Projects - $10.00 fee (available on Powerschool now) Deadline: May29
June 5 - Peter Puffin field trip @ MacLab theatre - $2.00 fee/permission form (available on PowerSchool now) Deadline: June 4
June 6 - District Track meet @ Devon - $8.00 fee/permission form (available on PowerSchool now for participating students) Deadline: May 29
** Not yet posted online will be the year end field trip to Fort Edmonton Park on June 28th. Form and fee should be available online next week.
Please submit fees and permission forms online prior to the listed deadlines; unfortunately verbal consent is not enough. With the trips and activities if either fees and/or permission forms are not received by the stated deadlines your child will unfortunately not be able to participate.
Classroom Calendar
Monday, May 29 - Human Sexuality class 1
Monday, May 29 - Deadline for track and field fees ($8.00)
Monday, May 29 - Deadline to submit Fathers Day project fees ($10.00)
Thursday, June 1 - Human Sexuality class 2
Friday, June 2 - Library: Book Exchange
Sunday, June 4 - Deadline to submit permission form/fee ($2.00) for Peter Puffin field trip
Monday, June 5 - Peter Puffin field trip @ MacLab Theater, Leduc
Tuesday, June 6 - Elementary District Track and Field Meet @ Riverview Middle School, Devon
Wednesday, June 7 - Early dismissal @ 2:30pm
Friday, June 9 - Library: Book Exchange
Thursday, June 15 - Agriculture Alberta Presentation (in class)
Health - With next week we have our human sexuality classes on Monday and Thursday. With the classes there has been a lot of nervousness among the class about what we are doing. We the class sessions they are are gender separate - with myself instructing the boys and Mrs. Lavoie working with the girls. With both classes we will be working through a series of activities all relating to puberty and the changes that can occur during this period of life. It is NOT a "birds and bees" type lesson!
Permission forms and Field Trip fees
Over the next week or so it will seem like a lot of field trip and activity paperwork coming home. As we near the end of the year we have several upcoming activities that require the submitting of permission forms and/or activities fees via PowerSchool.
In terms of current and upcoming fees/permission forms, please check to see if you have remembered to submit the needed fees/forms; here's what is currently on PowerSchool:
May 30 - Fathers day Projects - $10.00 fee (available on Powerschool now) Deadline: May29
June 5 - Peter Puffin field trip @ MacLab theatre - $2.00 fee/permission form (available on PowerSchool now) Deadline: June 4
June 6 - District Track meet @ Devon - $8.00 fee/permission form (available on PowerSchool now for participating students) Deadline: May 29
** Not yet posted online will be the year end field trip to Fort Edmonton Park on June 28th. Form and fee should be available online next week.
Please submit fees and permission forms online prior to the listed deadlines; unfortunately verbal consent is not enough. With the trips and activities if either fees and/or permission forms are not received by the stated deadlines your child will unfortunately not be able to participate.
Classroom Calendar
Monday, May 29 - Human Sexuality class 1
Monday, May 29 - Deadline for track and field fees ($8.00)
Monday, May 29 - Deadline to submit Fathers Day project fees ($10.00)
Thursday, June 1 - Human Sexuality class 2
Friday, June 2 - Library: Book Exchange
Sunday, June 4 - Deadline to submit permission form/fee ($2.00) for Peter Puffin field trip
Monday, June 5 - Peter Puffin field trip @ MacLab Theater, Leduc
Tuesday, June 6 - Elementary District Track and Field Meet @ Riverview Middle School, Devon
Wednesday, June 7 - Early dismissal @ 2:30pm
Friday, June 9 - Library: Book Exchange
Thursday, June 15 - Agriculture Alberta Presentation (in class)
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