Monday 16 December 2013

Gr.42 Dec.16-20

Group 42

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. This will be our last week together for 2013! Let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Holidays and all the best for 2014 J

*Homework is assigned this week to keep the pace with Group 41. There will be a lot of class time given to complete the work so it is possible there won’t be much to do at home* J

Tuesday- Gr.4,5,6 Music Show 2pm, parents welcome
Wednesday- Reward activity
Friday- Pyjama day and Holiday Breakfast

Here are the test dates for this week.
Wednesday Dec.18 – Organized List Problem Solving Quiz
Sign and Return Draw a Picture test

* Make an Organized List is our Problem Solving strategy. Please use the problems we work on in class to as additional practice. Just change the numbers! There will be a quiz on Wednesday December 18.*
*PLEASE SIGN THE BEHAVIOUR CHART IN THE AGENDA EVERY WEEKEND*

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

For Language Power:
Monday: pg. 32 Tuesday: pg. 33 Wednesday: pg. 34-35 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: Read, record and answer questions from a Raz Kids book selection, due Friday.

Spelling:
Lesson 8 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 Sign and Correct Spelling Test on Lesson 6 (mistakes 3x each on the back of the sheet)

Math:  Sign and Return Money Test
This week we will work on 3 and 4 digit addition and subtraction.

Monday: Prism: pg 48
Tuesday: Prism pg.50
Wednesday: Prism pg. 52
Thursday: Prism pg.54


Have a great week!

Monday 9 December 2013

Gr.41 Dec.9-13

Group 41

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. This will be our last week together for 2013! Let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Holidays and all the best for 2014 J

Here are the test dates for this week.
Wednesday Dec.11 – Organized List Problem Solving Quiz

* Make an Organized List is our Problem Solving strategy. Please use the problems we work on in class to as additional practice. Just change the numbers! There will be a quiz on Wednesday December 11.*
*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. 32 Tuesday: pg. 33 Wednesday: pg. 34 - Thursday:pg.35

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: Read, record and answer questions from a Raz Kids book selection, due Friday.

Spelling:
Lesson 8 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 Sign and Correct Spelling Test on Lesson 6 (mistakes 3x each on the back of the sheet)

Math:  Sign and Return Money Test
This week we will work on 3 and 4 digit addition and subtraction.

Monday: Prism: pg 48
Tuesday: Prism pg.50
Wednesday: Prism pg. 52
Thursday: Prism pg.54


Have a great week!

Monday 2 December 2013

Gr. 42 Dec.2-6

Group 42

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. J Here are the test dates for this week.
Monday Dec.2 - Draw a Picture Problem Solving Quiz
Tuesday Dec.3 - Spelling Test on Lesson 6
Friday Dec.6 - Money Test (counting money, making change, adding and subtracting amounts)

* Make an Organized List is our Problem Solving strategy. Please use the problems we work on in class to as additional practice. Just change the numbers! There will be a quiz on Wednesday December 18.*
*PLEASE SIGN THE BEHAVIOUR CHART IN THE AGENDA EVERY WEEKEND*

This week the children will be creating a game or toy as part of their Invention Learning and Evaluation Situation. I have informed them the could bring in objects from home to help in their creation (ex: craft materials, little figurines, twist ties, plastic bottle caps etc.) or their will be materials provided at school. Objects will be returned when the project is over. Electronics are not allowed for this activity, so it will be interesting to see where their imagination takes them!


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

For Language Power:
Monday: pg 27 Tuesday: pg 28 Wednesday: pg. 29 - Thursday:pg.30
Sign Unit 2 Test

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: Annie Christmas a Daring Rescue pgs 24-29 due Friday

Spelling:
Lesson 7 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 Spelling Test Tuesday on Lesson 6

Math:  Sign and Return Nelson Ch.2 Test
Money Test Friday December 6 on Prism Ch.7(no multiplication)
Nelson Ch.2 Lesson 8, Ch.4 Lessons 9&10, Money Stencils

Monday: Nelson Stencil: pg 38
Tuesday: Prism pg.100
Wednesday: Nelson pg.39
Thursday: Prism: pg.103 (no multiplication)


Have a great week!

Monday 25 November 2013

Gr.41 Nov.25-29

Group 41

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. J Here are the test dates for this week.
Monday Nov. 25 - Draw a Picture Problem Solving Quiz
Tuesday Nov.26 - Spelling Test on Lesson 6
Friday Nov.29 - Money Test (counting money, making change, adding and subtracting amounts)

* Scholastic due Friday *

* Make an Organized List is our Problem Solving strategy. Please use the problems we work on in class to as additional practice. Just change the numbers! There will be a quiz on Wednesday December 12.*
*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 27 Tuesday: pg 28 Wednesday: pg. 29 - Thursday: pg. 30
Sign Unit 2 Test

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: Annie Christmas a Daring Rescue pgs 24-29 due Friday

Spelling:
Lesson 7 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 Spelling Test Tuesday on Lesson 6

Math:  Sign and Return Nelson Ch.2 Test
Money Test Friday November 29 on Prism Ch.7(no multiplication)
Nelson Ch.2 Lesson 8, Ch.4 Lessons 9&10, Money Stencils

Monday: Nelson Stencil: pg 38
Tuesday: Prism pg.100
Wednesday: Nelson pg.39
Thursday: Prism pg. 103


Have a great week!

Monday 18 November 2013

Gr.42 Nov.18-22

Group 42

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. J Here are some updated test dates.
Monday Dec. 2 - Draw a Picture Problem Solving Quiz
Tuesday Dec. 3 - Spelling Test on Lesson 6
Friday Dec. 6 - Money Test (counting money, making change, adding and subtracting amounts)

* Draw a picture Problem Solving strategy. Please use the problems we work on in class as additional practice. Just change the numbers! There will be a quiz on Monday December 2.*
*PLEASE SIGN THE BEHAVIOUR CHART IN THE AGENDA EVERY WEEKEND*

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

For Language Power:
Monday: pg 25 Tuesday: pg 26 Wednesday: pg - Thursday: -
Test on Unit 2 Wednesday November 20

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: Johnny Appleseed pgs 18-23 due Thursday

Spelling:
Lesson 6 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 Spelling Test Tuesday December 3 on Lesson 6

Math:
Nelson Ch.2 Test Tuesday November 19 on Lessons: 1,2,3,4,5,6 (no money) We will be starting Money this week.
Monday: Nelson stencil: pg 19 Numbers 1-7
Tuesday:Count a handful of change and write the amount in your agenda
Wednesday: Nelson Stencil pg.19
Thursday: Money Stencil pg. 42


Have a great week!

Monday 11 November 2013

Gr. 41 Nov.11-15

Group 41 *Updated Math Homework and test dates*

Monday Nov. 25 - Draw a Picture Problem Solving Quiz
Tuesday Nov. 26 - Spelling Test on Lesson 6
Friday Nov. 29 - Money Test (counting money, making change, adding and subtracting amounts)

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend J This Thursday is Parents Night. Friday is a ped. day. The report card will be sent home that afternoon. Mme Guindi and I will be seeing parents in the gym from 4:30 – 7:30pm. We are sending requests for the parents we would like to see. If you did not receive a request, but would like to meet with us, please fill in the coupon sent home Friday. We will do our best to fit you in. We are also available to contact you by phone during the day if you prefer. Just write a note in the agenda as to when would be the best time to reach you.

* Scholastic is due Wednesday *

The marks found on Edmodo can give you an idea of what you can expect on the report card next week. Keep in mind the average found is simply for those graded activities and tests. It does not include their class work, group/class participation and homework.

*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 24 Tuesday: pg 25 Wednesday: pg 26 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: Johnny Appleseed pgs 18-23 due Thursday

Spelling:
Lesson 6 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 Spelling Test Tuesday November 26 on Lesson 6

Math:
This is what we will be working on this week and the next English week: Money Unit: Prism Ch.7 (no multiplication), Nelson Stencils: pgs 18, 38, Money Stencils
Nelson Ch.2 Wednesday November 13 on Lessons: 1,2,3,4,5,6 (no money)
Monday: Nelson stencil: pg 19 Numbers 1-7
Tuesday: Study for Nelson Ch 2 test
Wednesday: Nelson Stencil pg.18
Thursday: Money Stencil pg.42

Have a great week!

Monday 4 November 2013

Gr.42 Nov.4-8

Group 42 *math updated and Report Card info.*

*The marks found on Edmodo can give you an idea of what you can expect on the report card next week. Keep in mind the average found is simply for those graded activities and tests. It does not include their classwork, group/class participation and homework. You will receive the report card on November 14 and Parent/Teacher meetings will be held that evening.*

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. 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 *Thursday November 21.*
*PLEASE SIGN THE BEHAVIOUR CHART IN THE AGENDA EVERY WEEKEND*

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

For Language Power:
Monday: pg 19 Tuesday: pg 20 Wednesday: pg 21 Thursday: pg 22
Test on Unit 2 Wednesday November 20

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 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:
Nelson Ch.2 Test Tuesday November 19 on Lessons: 1,2,3,4,5,6 (no money)
Monday: Nelson stencil: pg 11
Tuesday: Nelson stencil: pg 13
Wednesday: Nelson stencil pg:15
Thursday: Nelson stencil: pg 16


Have a great week!

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!