Monday 28 October 2013

Gr.41 Oct.28-Nov.1

Group 41 *test dates updated*

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend J This Thursday is Halloween (2$ donation for the free dress from last week,) and the students are allowed to come in costume. Please do not send candies in. HASA will be providing a treat to all the kids.

I am entering the marks I have so far on Edmodo. Using your PARENT CODE you have access to your child’s progress behaviourally and academically. You only have access to your child’s progress to ensure privacy.

*Each Monday, we will be working on a new Problem Solving strategy. Please use the problems we work on in class to as additional practice. Just change the numbers! There will be a short Problem Solving Quiz after each topic is covered. This week is Draw a Picture in the Problem Solving book. I will give practice questions in class this week and there will be a quiz on *Monday November 25.*
*PLEASE SIGN THE BEHAVIOUR CHART IN THE AGENDA EVERY WEEKEND*

Notes:
·        5 minute x-table tests will be held every Thursday.
·        Library every Wednesday
·        Please bring in a reusable water bottle every day.
·        TCBY Wednesday

For Language Power:
Monday: pg 20 Tuesday: pg 21 Wednesday: pg 22 Thursday: -
Test on Unit 2 Thursday November 14

Reading Comprehension:
I will be assigning one story from the Reading Comprehension activity book each English week. It will be due the Friday of that week.

This week’s story: The Ant and the Dove/Dino Discovery pgs 14-17
Edmodo “Write About It” activity due Saturday

Spelling:
Lesson 5 is due Thursday – students will have time during the week to work on it in class.
Test is given with Lessons 6, 12 and 18 ONLY

Math:
Nelson Ch.2 Test Wednesday November 13 on Lessons: 1,2,3,4,5,6 (no money)
Monday: green Math copybook
Tuesday: Nelson stencil: pg 13
Wednesday: Nelson stencil pg:15
Thursday: Nelson stencil: pg:16


Have a great week!

Monday 21 October 2013

Gr.42 Oct.21-25

Group 42

* Friday November 1 is now a Ped. day.*
Please be sure that your child joins the 42 x-table group on Edmodo. (code found in today's agenda entry.)
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend J 

I am entering the marks I have so far on Edmodo. Using your PARENT CODE you have access to your child’s progress behaviourally and academically. You only have access to your child’s progress to ensure privacy.

*Each Monday, we will be working on a new Problem Solving strategy. Please use the problems we work on in class to as additional practice. Just change the numbers! There will be a short Problem Solving Quiz after each topic is covered. So far we have completed Guess and Check in the Problem Solving book. I will give practice questions in class this week and there will be a quiz on Friday.*
*PLEASE SIGN THE BEHAVIOUR CHART IN THE AGENDA EVERY WEEKEND*

Notes:
·        Infomercial Orals were a great success!
·        5 minute x-table tests will be held every Tuesday.
·        Library every Tuesday
·        Please bring in a reusable water bottle every day.
·        TCBY Wednesday and Dress Down Day moved to October 31

For Language Power:
Monday: pg 14 Tuesday: pg 15 Wednesday: pg 16 Thursday: pg 17
Sign and return Test on Unit 1

Reading Comprehension:
I will be assigning one story from the Reading Comprehension activity book each English week. It will be due the Friday of that week.

This week’s story: Could Your Body Go to Mars pgs 10-13

Spelling:
Lesson 4 is due Friday – students will have time during the week to work on it in class.
Test is given with Lessons 6, 12 and 18 ONLY

Math:
We have completed Ch.1 in Prism, Ch. 2 will be completed this week. Test on Monday Nov.4.
Monday: Prism: pgs 34 & 36
Tuesday:Prism pgs 38 & 40 
Wednesday: Prism pg: 42
Thursday: Guess and Check Problem Solving Test tomorrow


Have a great week!

Tuesday 15 October 2013

Gr.41 Oct.14-18

Group 41

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend J Scholastic is delayed until this Wednesday. Please send your orders in.

I am entering the marks I have so far on Edmodo. Using your PARENT CODE you have access to your child’s progress behaviourally and academically. You only have access to your child’s progress to ensure privacy.

*Each Monday, we will be working on a new Problem Solving strategy. Please use the problems we work on in class to as additional practice. Just change the numbers! There will be a short Problem Solving Quiz after each topic is covered. So far we have completed Guess and Check in the Problem Solving book. I will give practice questions in class this week and there will be a quiz on Friday.*
*PLEASE SIGN THE BEHAVIOUR CHART IN THE AGENDA EVERY WEEKEND*

Notes:
·        Infomercial Orals were a great success!
·        5 minute x-table tests will be held every Thursday.
·        Library every Wednesday
·        Please bring in a reusable water bottle every day.
·        TCBY Wednesday

For Language Power:
Tuesday: pg 14 Wednesday: pg 15 Thursday: pg 16
Sign and return Test on Unit 1

Reading Comprehension:
I will be assigning one story from the Reading Comprehension activity book each English week. It will be due the Friday of that week.

This week’s story: Could Your Body Go to Mars pgs 10-13

Spelling:
Lesson 4 is due Friday – students will have time during the week to work on it in class.
Test is given with Lessons 6, 12 and 18 ONLY

Math:
We have completed Ch.1 in Prism, Ch. 2 will be completed this week. Test on Monday Oct.28.
Tuesday: Prism: pgs 34 & 36
Wednesday: Prism pgs 38 & 40
Thursday: Guess and Check Problem Solving Test tomorrow, Prism pg: 42


Have a great week!

Monday 7 October 2013

Gr.42 Oct.7-11

Wednesday Update:
- Word Cloud Activity due on Edmodo
- Sign x-table test and Nelson Math test 1
- be sure Infomercial Orals are saved with a lower resolution so we can watch it on the school's computers.

A short week for Gr.42, Friday is a ped.day J Edmodo activity due Thursday.
Please send in a set of ear phones, we need them for class activities with the iPads. Also remember the disinfecting wipes.

Use the EDMODO link on my blog to learn about this wonderful educational site I am using with my students. Please register using the PARENT CODE found on their page. Use it to join my class and you will have access to your child’s progress behaviourally and academically. You only have access to your child’s progress to ensure privacy.

*PLEASE SIGN THE BEHAVIOUR CHART IN THE AGENDA EVERY WEEKEND*

Notes:
·        Infomercial Oral due Thursday-see Field Day from Black Lagoon Activity book and Blog entry from September 16
·        Please bring in a reusable water bottle every day.
     50 multiplications in 5 minute test Tuesday
        

For Language Power:
Monday: pg 12 Tuesday: pg 13 Wednesday: Test on Unit 1 Thursday: -

Reading Comprehension:
I will be assigning one story from the Reading Comprehension activity book each English week. It will be due the Friday of that week.

This week’s story: Critters Cry for Help pgs 6-9 DUE THURSDAY

Spelling:
Lesson 3 is due Thursday – students will have time during the week to work on it in class.
Test is given with Lessons 6, 12 and 18 ONLY

Math:
Nelson Pattern Test was today: Monday October 7 on: Nelson Ch. 1 lessons: 1,2,3,5,7,8
Monday: Prism pg 26
Tuesday: Prism pg 30
Wednesday: Problem Solving: Guess and Check number 2
Thursday: Problem Solving:Guess and Check 5 number 5


Have a great week!