Wednesday 30 October 2013
Halloween approaches!
[But first a reminder that Div 4 has a Science test on Weather on Friday, and a socials test next Tuesday].
As for the day of Halloween, students can (optionally) bring a costume to school tomorrow: we'll keep them in bags until the afternoon when we put them on. No masks, no weapon look-a-likes, no blood etc... that will have to be saved for the night of!
We, in Division 4 will also have a little party in the afternoon. Students are encouraged to bring a small contribution (cookies, etc), but not enough for the whole class... just enough for a dozen or so (otherwise we get inundated with food), they can also bring music if they like, I'll provide drinks, and Ms. Rublee and I will have several Halloween activities planned for the afternoon.
[But first a reminder that Div 4 has a Science test on Weather on Friday, and a socials test next Tuesday].
As for the day of Halloween, students can (optionally) bring a costume to school tomorrow: we'll keep them in bags until the afternoon when we put them on. No masks, no weapon look-a-likes, no blood etc... that will have to be saved for the night of!
We, in Division 4 will also have a little party in the afternoon. Students are encouraged to bring a small contribution (cookies, etc), but not enough for the whole class... just enough for a dozen or so (otherwise we get inundated with food), they can also bring music if they like, I'll provide drinks, and Ms. Rublee and I will have several Halloween activities planned for the afternoon.
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| Ms Rublee leads a cool-down stretch in PE |
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| FSL for the Gr. 5s |
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| Trying to guess the French Halloween image |
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| Qui est-ce??! |
Monday 28 October 2013
We're back from a great two days at the Bighouse. Pictures to follow asap. Parents if you were up there (thank you for volunteering!) and you have pictures, please do send me a link.
Homework:
Science test this week: Division 5 (Reichert) Tuesday; Division 4 (Clarke) Wednesday. Students should know the definitions we covered in class, the water cycle, the difference between weather and climate, the major understandings we learned as a result of our water temperature study, the effect of the ocean, and altitude on temperature and precipitation, the need for and the limitations of measuring devices such as thermometers. All these topics we went over last week in class, and if students were missing notes, they were encouraged to seek out a classmate to borrow them so they could get caught up.
Ms. Jessie Rublee (our teacher-candidate from UBC) will be with us daily for the next two weeks, so we'll be involved in some exciting and fun activities!
Halloween costumes on the day of, but only in the afternoon, and with several restrictions which were sent out in an email by Mrs. Martin. Looking forward to it!
Homework:
Science test this week: Division 5 (Reichert) Tuesday; Division 4 (Clarke) Wednesday. Students should know the definitions we covered in class, the water cycle, the difference between weather and climate, the major understandings we learned as a result of our water temperature study, the effect of the ocean, and altitude on temperature and precipitation, the need for and the limitations of measuring devices such as thermometers. All these topics we went over last week in class, and if students were missing notes, they were encouraged to seek out a classmate to borrow them so they could get caught up.
Ms. Jessie Rublee (our teacher-candidate from UBC) will be with us daily for the next two weeks, so we'll be involved in some exciting and fun activities!
Halloween costumes on the day of, but only in the afternoon, and with several restrictions which were sent out in an email by Mrs. Martin. Looking forward to it!
Tuesday 22 October 2013
Bighouse!
Tomorrow the Gr 4s need to be at Brooksbank by 7:45 a.m. to catch the bus to the Bighouse. I received an email this morning from the Vice-Principal there who had this to say:
"...It is a beautiful, sunny day here in Paradise Valley. Rather cool though.
It is cool at night, please encourage everyone to pack lots of warm clothes and a blanket that can go inside the sleeping bag. That way our blankets can be added to the top of the sleeping bags."
Reminder: students need 2 packed bags: in the big one, (eg: duffel bag or similar) goes sleeping bag, pillow and all clothing; in the other, a small backpack which students take on the bus with them, containing rain jacket and rain pants, water bottle, and a snack for the bus. They should wear boots on the bus, but consider packing runners in their big bag.
Grade 5s: While the 4s are at the Bighouse, you'll be joined by the Gr 5s from Ms. Reichert's room, but will be taught in our room.
Homework:
Gr 4s have no homework for this week... but...
Social Studies:
Gr 4: Finish and check the food, clothing, and shelter handouts (due next Tuesday)
Gr. 5: Chapter 3 handout: Part C poster (Th) and Part D paragraph (due next Tuesday)
A final reminder for all: no school this Friday as it is a District-wide Professional Development day.
Monday 21 October 2013
Two more days till the Grade 4s go up to the Bighouse, and the weather is looking promising!
For the Grade 5s, well they get to enjoy two days without their teacher bugging them! Well, actually, it will only mean that another teacher other than me will be bugging them! Small blessings I guess.
Math Homework:
Gr. 4s: p. 48 # 4-9
Gr. 5s: p. 38 # 1-7 (W)
For the Grade 5s, well they get to enjoy two days without their teacher bugging them! Well, actually, it will only mean that another teacher other than me will be bugging them! Small blessings I guess.
Math Homework:
Gr. 4s: p. 48 # 4-9
Gr. 5s: p. 38 # 1-7 (W)
Thursday 17 October 2013
Homework:
Math:
Gr. 4: p. 47 # 1, 2, 3 (F)
Gr. 5: Unit 2 Whole Numbers title page (M)
Social Studies homework:
("Where We Live" map quiz re-write for some students (F))
Gr. 4: Finish the clothing handouts (T)
Gr 5: Create a poster of famous Canadians... try to find out their background, in other words, what country their parents or grandparents emigrated from, if possible. Here's an example:
Earthquake Drill! Just a drill... not an actual earthquake. We practiced with the whole school what to do when an earthquake happens... Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
The students took it very seriously... especially as I had Ms. Reichert's class for Science while she had our class for Social Studies. We talked about how school is a very safe place... only one story high, overbuilt, lots of exits, and teachers (including myself) that will not go home to their own families until every Brooksbank child is looked after, or until we are told to go home.
Then, this being Thursday, we were joined again by Ms. Rublee, our teacher-candidate currently studying Education at UBC. Last week we heard about her dedication to the sport of Sprint Canoeing, including attending the BC Games, and eventually being nationally ranked as one of the top female athletes in her sport, stopping short of the Olympics only because at that level it is a male-only Olympic sport. We saw some of her medals and we were able to lift her incredibly light but strong Canoe racing paddle.
Math:
Gr. 4: p. 47 # 1, 2, 3 (F)
Gr. 5: Unit 2 Whole Numbers title page (M)
Social Studies homework:
("Where We Live" map quiz re-write for some students (F))
Gr. 4: Finish the clothing handouts (T)
Gr 5: Create a poster of famous Canadians... try to find out their background, in other words, what country their parents or grandparents emigrated from, if possible. Here's an example:
Earthquake Drill! Just a drill... not an actual earthquake. We practiced with the whole school what to do when an earthquake happens... Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
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| Spot the teacher! |
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| Spot the hidden kids! |
The students took it very seriously... especially as I had Ms. Reichert's class for Science while she had our class for Social Studies. We talked about how school is a very safe place... only one story high, overbuilt, lots of exits, and teachers (including myself) that will not go home to their own families until every Brooksbank child is looked after, or until we are told to go home.
Then, this being Thursday, we were joined again by Ms. Rublee, our teacher-candidate currently studying Education at UBC. Last week we heard about her dedication to the sport of Sprint Canoeing, including attending the BC Games, and eventually being nationally ranked as one of the top female athletes in her sport, stopping short of the Olympics only because at that level it is a male-only Olympic sport. We saw some of her medals and we were able to lift her incredibly light but strong Canoe racing paddle.
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| Ms. Rublee and her Sprint Canoe racing paddle |
Wednesday 16 October 2013
Tuesday 15 October 2013
For most students, no homework today.
In the classroom, just so you know...
We've recently started a new read-aloud novel (one of my favourites) "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle".
We've been talking in Health & Career Education about activities that students are, or are not fully in control of (choosing bedtimes, making a new friend, buying clothes, deciding what to wear, etc.)
We are making good progress in our Science unit on Weather, and there will be a quiz coming up the end of this week or next week on the content covered to date.
Grade 4s are just a little over a week away from their trip to the Bighouse on Wednesday 23 October 2013.
In the classroom, just so you know...
We've recently started a new read-aloud novel (one of my favourites) "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle".
We've been talking in Health & Career Education about activities that students are, or are not fully in control of (choosing bedtimes, making a new friend, buying clothes, deciding what to wear, etc.)
We are making good progress in our Science unit on Weather, and there will be a quiz coming up the end of this week or next week on the content covered to date.
Grade 4s are just a little over a week away from their trip to the Bighouse on Wednesday 23 October 2013.
Friday 11 October 2013
Thursday 10 October 2013
Wednesday 9 October 2013
Grade 5s: Complete your French poster tonight or if not, then in class tomorrow. Also, if a Gr 5 student has not yet brought in a picture of a famous person to introduce to the class, please help ensure that happens as soon as possible.
Social Studies:
Gr 4: Finish the food handout
Gr 5: Finish Chapter 3 glossary.
Note: Where We Live quiz (Grades 4 & 5) (Th)
Reminder regarding Bighouse for the Gr 4s: We'd like the last few parents to hand in your cheques and medical/diet forms as soon as possible. The Outdoor School staff need advance notice, and we'd like to send off all our forms as soon as we get the last few in... make cheques post-dated if you like, but please get them in to us as soon as possible. Thanks!
Social Studies:
Gr 4: Finish the food handout
Gr 5: Finish Chapter 3 glossary.
Note: Where We Live quiz (Grades 4 & 5) (Th)
Reminder regarding Bighouse for the Gr 4s: We'd like the last few parents to hand in your cheques and medical/diet forms as soon as possible. The Outdoor School staff need advance notice, and we'd like to send off all our forms as soon as we get the last few in... make cheques post-dated if you like, but please get them in to us as soon as possible. Thanks!
Monday 7 October 2013
Math Homework:
Gr. 4s: p. 44 # 1, 2 (Venn Diagrams) (Th)
Gr. 5s: p. 27 # 1-9 (M)
Note: The Grade 4s are learning their times tables. This takes a lot of practice at home. Today I tested them on their 2 times tables (from 2 x 0 up to 2 x 12) in a timed test (2:00 minutes) where to pass no more than 3 mistakes are allowed. I'll have those marked for next Math class (Thursday). If your child gets 22/25 or better, they will have passed the test of rapid recall of the 2 times tables. If they aren't fast enough, or not accurate enough, they can retake the test no sooner than 1 week from Thursday if they and you feel they are ready. No point in retaking the test unless they have improved their speed or accuracy or both. I'll keep track of individual progress.
Just so you know, the tests look like this:
And on another note, the class was so happy to hear that Amy was selected in 1st Place in her age group at the Lynn Valley's Got Talent event on Saturday! Congratulations to Amy and her family, and to the other contestants too. Amy was supported by family and friends as you can see from the pictures below. Wow. 1st Place!!!! What a voice!
Gr. 4s: p. 44 # 1, 2 (Venn Diagrams) (Th)
Gr. 5s: p. 27 # 1-9 (M)
Note: The Grade 4s are learning their times tables. This takes a lot of practice at home. Today I tested them on their 2 times tables (from 2 x 0 up to 2 x 12) in a timed test (2:00 minutes) where to pass no more than 3 mistakes are allowed. I'll have those marked for next Math class (Thursday). If your child gets 22/25 or better, they will have passed the test of rapid recall of the 2 times tables. If they aren't fast enough, or not accurate enough, they can retake the test no sooner than 1 week from Thursday if they and you feel they are ready. No point in retaking the test unless they have improved their speed or accuracy or both. I'll keep track of individual progress.
Just so you know, the tests look like this:
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| Two-minute timed test of the 2 times tables requiring 22 correct out of 25 to pass |
And on another note, the class was so happy to hear that Amy was selected in 1st Place in her age group at the Lynn Valley's Got Talent event on Saturday! Congratulations to Amy and her family, and to the other contestants too. Amy was supported by family and friends as you can see from the pictures below. Wow. 1st Place!!!! What a voice!
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| Amy and supporters! |
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| Amy being congratulated on her 1st Place finish by one of the judges, Holly Conway- host of the morning show on TheBeat 94.5fm, |
Thursday 3 October 2013
Homework:
Math:
Gr. 4: Be prepared to mark p. 40 # 5, 6, 8-11 which got interrupted today (F)
Gr. 5: Complete your test corrections. Also, write a math word problem & solve it (F)
Science:
Some students wanted to re-submit their write-up on the Water Temperature experiment. Tomorrow morning is the cut-off date for that.
Writing:
Students did some writing for me yesterday. I marked it, commented briefly in writing, then conferenced with each child today. I have then asked each child to show the writing to a parent, have a brief conversation about how to improve, and I'd like a parent signature so I know it has been seen, and returned to me Friday morning.
Math:
Gr. 4: Be prepared to mark p. 40 # 5, 6, 8-11 which got interrupted today (F)
Gr. 5: Complete your test corrections. Also, write a math word problem & solve it (F)
Science:
Some students wanted to re-submit their write-up on the Water Temperature experiment. Tomorrow morning is the cut-off date for that.
Writing:
Students did some writing for me yesterday. I marked it, commented briefly in writing, then conferenced with each child today. I have then asked each child to show the writing to a parent, have a brief conversation about how to improve, and I'd like a parent signature so I know it has been seen, and returned to me Friday morning.
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Socials Quiz tomorrow (see earlier post), and for Grade 4s: a timed 2 times tables test.
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| Amy made it to the finals! |
Congrats to Amy from our class! She has made it to the finals of the Lynn Valley's Got Talent contest. She'll be performing live at the Lynn Valley Village this Saturday! Details are here.
Also, congrats to another performer... Alex G. Alex has been cast in the role of Page Boy in NVCP's Christmas panto "Rapunzel– A Tangled Tale"! Look for him on stage at Hendry Hall this holiday season.
What a great multicultural lunch we had. So much good (and varied) food. MMMMmmmmm!
Tuesday 1 October 2013
This is October. Summer is apparently over!
Reminder: Tomorrow we'll have a multicultural lunch! Tons o fun, and always great food.
Homework:
Social Studies:
Test (Th) on Map of Canada (provinces, territories, capital cities).
Gr. 5 only: Complete the Chapter 3 Glossary for Tuesday October 8.
Gr. 4 parents only: You should have got 3 Bighouse forms home today in your child's backpack. An intro letter, a medical/diet form, and a packing list form.
Laurie Reichert and I are hosting a Bighouse parent meeting tonight in Laurie's room starting at 6:30 pm. This is not mandatory, but instead, we offer it for those parents who have questions. We'll walk you through our presentation, with time afterwards for questions. Shouldn't take more than 30-40 minutes.
Reminder: Tomorrow we'll have a multicultural lunch! Tons o fun, and always great food.
Homework:
Social Studies:
Test (Th) on Map of Canada (provinces, territories, capital cities).
Gr. 5 only: Complete the Chapter 3 Glossary for Tuesday October 8.
Gr. 4 parents only: You should have got 3 Bighouse forms home today in your child's backpack. An intro letter, a medical/diet form, and a packing list form.
Laurie Reichert and I are hosting a Bighouse parent meeting tonight in Laurie's room starting at 6:30 pm. This is not mandatory, but instead, we offer it for those parents who have questions. We'll walk you through our presentation, with time afterwards for questions. Shouldn't take more than 30-40 minutes.
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