Wow! What a busy, but terrific month here at Linden Meadows! We have been 'humming' we are so busy! Much to talk about, so let's get started!
1. Musical
Annie Jr. was a tremendous success! Although grade 5's have always been eligible to try-out, this year we had our largest number of students participating to date! From singing and dancing, to working lights and soundboards, students of all kinds worked together to make this production one of the best in memory! I am so very proud of all the students who took a chance and got involved in something that I think they will never forget! What fun!2. Empty Bowls
Our hunger project was also a smashing success! Throughout all our activities and learning, the grade 5 classes were able to raise $2506 for Winnipeg Harvest! Simply outstanding! Our school has always been blessed with a 'giving' community, and this recent fundraiser certainly shows that our parents give from the heart! Thank-you to all who worked so hard to make this hunger project such a success!3. Year-End
Yes, we are nearing the end of our year together. Wow. It always amazes me how quickly it comes. We have had a very successful year, filled with learning, challenges and fun! A few items that will be coming up:
Victoria Day - No school May 19th
Grade 4-6 Track Meet (VW School) - May 15th (all day)
Report Cards - No school June 13th (Report Card Writing Day)
School Carnival - June 19th
In class:
Math: We have successfully finished our unit on fractions, decimals and percent! Students in 5A are now working on calculating perimeter, area and volume. Our work with multiplication arrays earlier this year has really been helpful implementing formulas when making calculations!
ELA: Students continue to maintain a weekly effort with their word work activities, but have also started a new writing project called "My Story". Students have been learning about the different elements of fiction in order to plan and write their own stories! A good start!
Family Life: Students have completed 3/5 curricular units (gender stereotypes, puberty and reproduction). Our look at HIV/AIDS and "Decision-Making Strategies" will complete our family life investigations for this year. Expect a unit test in this area soon, so please watch agendas!
That's it for now! Hope everyone is enjoying our now, warmer weather (finally)! Here's to an awesome finish!
Mr. A
