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!