Just a quick update on all things 5A! October has flown by as expected! Students in 5A are really getting into the swing of things! Routines and expectations have been established and students are starting to find their 'voice' in all areas of their learning!
Tri-Conferences
Thank-you to all parents who supported our recent Tri-Conference meetings. I really enjoy meeting (and hearing) from parents at these times and discussing their child's learning. I appreciate all the feedback and questions and hopefully I was able to provide you with a snapshot of how things are going for your child so far this year. Our next formal assessment will be our first report cards of the year which students will receive just before holiday break.
Fort Whyte Field Trip (Oct. 31st)
Students will be leaving after morning bell and returning to school for regular lunch time. Students (and parents) are highly encouraged to check the weather before-hand to ensure proper outdoor gear is worn (or accessible).
Halloween (Oct. 31st - afternoon)
Students in 5A will have a small, Halloween 'celebration' this Friday afternoon. Students have signed up for class treats to bring in. Parents, please continue your diligence in sending peanut-free snacks at all times. Students are also allowed to dress-up for the afternoon on Friday as long as the costume is considered appropriate; i.e. no scary, bloody or violent themes please!
Read Around the World_(Take 2)
Hopefully we have ironed out some of the 'kinks' present in our first RAW entries due last month. We have spent additional time walking through the program and its expectations so that all students are clear on what they need to do to be successful in this program. Parents, please make sure to keep your kids accountable for their reading (have them read to you, ask questions, etc., ) on a regular basis.
Science iMovie Production
Our first 'media project' has been completed! Students worked in groups using iPads to film, narrate, edit and present a short film on "Nutrients". Overall, a successful foray with some key areas to reconsider next time. Our goal is to see if we can embed our projects somehow into our personal blogs! Stay tuned!
Kids in the Know Safety Program
Remembrance Day Assembly
As we turn into November, parents and members of the community are welcome to join us as we remember those who sacrificed their lives so that we may enjoy ours! Our annual Remembrance Day assembly will take place this year on Friday, Nov. 7th.
Students in 5A will be part of a pilot project for our school with this on-line program that focuses on developing digital skills, ethics and awareness in virtual worlds. Topics include protecting personal safety, secure social networking, evaluating on-line sources, viruses, plagiarism, cyber-bullying and others. 5A will be working with Mrs. Eby throughout this test project with hopes of introducing the series to other grades! An exciting and fun way to learn!
...and the rest
Our data management unit has come to a close for now with our new focus on Place Value in math. Student will be learning how to read, write and represent numbers to 1 000 000. In language arts, we are learning to build proper sentences and paragraphs in hopes to start constructing our own personal narratives. Our science work on nutrition continues to hum along as well. Students are learning to read Canada's Food Guide in order to make more informed food choices. And finally in social studies, students have been comparing "Oral Tradition" and "Theories" that try to answer the big question of "How do we learn about the long ago past?"
That's it for now. As always, please don't hesitate to reach-out if you have any questions regarding the teaching and learning occurring in your child's classroom!
Happy November!
