Friday 24 April 2015




Oh, we've enjoyed this novel! Roland Smith's "Thunder Cave" is a rollicking great read, and we only have about 40 pages left. So exciting.

Reminder:
Next week we release the salmon on Tuesday afternoon. I still haven't received permission from all parents, and I am also asking for help with driving if you have the time.

Social Studies test next week for Grade 6s.
Grade 6 students should be studying for an upcoming test next week. Students need to be prepared to show what they know about the content from pp. 68-88 in the text book.

Grade 5s need to know about the 5 forms of energy used in Canada (p. 137 in the Gr. 5 text).
Also, read "The Trade in Fur" p. 140/141.

Any student who is late handing in their descriptive writing should have that for me first thing Monday morning.

Math:
Gr. 5: Complete the drawings (p. 248 # 1) (M)
Gr. 6: Complete the most recent triangles handout page (M).

Science "good copy" write-ups are due as soon as possible. Data in table format should be done on the computer, not by hand with a pencil. Sketches with colour and labels can be done by hand to augment the "Procedures" section if so desired.

Wednesday 22 April 2015

Wednesday April 22, 2015



Salmon Release coming up next week!

Look for a permission form to come home today, like the one below, to allow your child to join us at a nearby creek as we release our salmon next Tuesday afternoon.

Can you help drive students to/from? We are relying on parent volunteer drivers for this 2-hour field trip, so if you have the time and the inclination to help drive, that would be very much appreciated.

If your child didn't bring home their copy of the permission letter, you can print a copy off from here. There is no cost to this field trip.

Homework:

Social Studies:
Gr. 5:  Read p. 137 and research 1 energy form (we talked about 5: oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear power, electricity; students are to pick just one to research), and complete the questions on p. 138  of the Social text (F)
Gr. 6:  read p. 86-87  of the Socials Text, and sketch, colour, and label the water cycle (p. 88) (F)

Tuesday 21 April 2015

Tuesday April 21, 2015



Science:
Students should be finishing up their science experiment good copy and handing it in for marking by the end of this week at the latest.

Students have been given the opportunity to hand in a rough draft to me if they so wish to get help to ensure they do well on this assignment.

Writing:
Descriptive writing (a paragraph or two of non-fiction, description. Could be a family pet dog, a secret hideout in the attic, or an afternoon gliding along the shoreline in a kayak) (W)

Track & Field

Track and Field is well underway with Brooksbank entering the 2nd week of practices. There is something going on almost every day of the week! In the same vein, all Intermediate students, including our class of course, rotate once during class time through each of 6 events for exposure to the nuances of the sport: they experience shot put, high jump, relays, sprints, distance running, and long jump. This afternoon we completed the second of three rotations, with the final session happening tomorrow. All students from Grades 4-7 are invited to take part. It isn't too late to join! Forms for participants are available from Mr. Kelly, our Vice Principal.


Monday 20 April 2015

Monday April 20, 2015

Homework:

Math:
Gr. 5: 6 x test to be signed tonight by a parent (T)
Gr. 6:  Corrections to the "triangles" handout (T)

Writing:
Descriptive writing (a paragraph or two of non-fiction, description. Could be a family pet dog, a secret hideout in the attic, or an afternoon gliding along the shoreline in a kayak) (W)

Science:
Good copies of science experiments should be nearing completion.

Music:
-music selection form to be completed for Monday next

Friday 17 April 2015

Friday 17 April 2015

First, we had a highly-organized "wedding" of two pencil characters this afternoon. As is often the case, there was a last-minute glitch with the music, but with many dressed in their finery, the sun shone, and the ceremony proceeded with all in attendance. The bride and groom were resplendent, the wedding party were nervous, but they were there to support the bride and the groom. Following the successful wedding, a reception followed with many lovely speeches, and one long (one could say almost interminable) speech from the large uncle in the back. Thereafter there was cake for all, snacks, and a fabulous sound system with a great selection of music to dance to. When word came that the class next door could hardly hear themselves think, we move the reception to the grassy field where the festivities continued until home time. A special thanks to all who helped in the organizing of this massive event!

Now, on to more serious topics:

Homework:

Math:
Gr. 5:  p. 232 # 3 - 5 & 7 (M)
Gr. 6:  triangle sheet (M)

Social Studies:
Gr. 5:  read pp 134-136; do the Try This and the Think For Yourself on p. 136 (M)
Gr. 6:  read and prepare notes for pp 82-85; complete the Think For Yourself on p. 81

Thursday 9 April 2015

HOMEWORK: Thursday, April 9

HOMEWORK:

1. Grade 5 Math: p.112-113; Math test signed

2. Ms. Beleski's Math: 1, 2, 3, 4


MR. CLARKE:

Social studies
- Grade 5: Bias List
- Grade 6: Paragraph "Agree/disagree with Canada giving aid"

Wednesday 8 April 2015

Wednesday April 8, 2015

Reminder:

Tomorrow is the Intermediate Dance Festival. Students should try to wear black or dark pants with colourful tops. They'll have lunch a bit early, but then travel to the Festival by school bus about 12:30, and will be back in time for normal 3:00 pm dismissal.

Homework:

Math:
Gr. 5:  p. 230 & 231 (F)
Gr. 6:  Complete 4 examples (F)


Tuesday 7 April 2015

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Homework for the day:

Reading:
Thunder Cave questions (see below) due W
Thunder Cave headlines x 2 (W)

Socials:

Gr. 5:  Read  p. 131 on Bias.  Think for Yourself and Try This p. 132  (W)

Gr. 6: Think For Yourself (p. 77) (W)


****Reading assignment for Thunder Cave****
 Read p 154 - 158
Jacob is the novel's protagonist; Moja is an antagonist. Describe them in detail.
What do you imagine Supreet has been doing all this time?
Where in this passage did Jacob do some inferencing?
Elephants are herd animals, which means they stick together. They are also intelligent. What might they have been doing to "hide", if that is possible?

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Thursday 2 April 2015