June 28, 2016.

Agenda:

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!  ENJOY THE OUTDOORS.

June 27, 2016

Agenda:
1. Tomorrow is the last day of school.
2. Bring a treat for tomorrow morning for yourself only, if you like.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We 
How did you show what you learned?
We
What do you need to learn next?
We

Our Final Fabulous Fresh Air Friday! - June 24, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Monday afternoon will be our class party. Please come to school with a water fight tool, a towel, extra clothes, hat and sunscreen. We will be providing a class treat also.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We found many interesting insects on Nose Hill today.  We also did many crafts.
How did you show what you learned?
We collected (and then released them) in bug jars.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to keep exploring 

June 22, 2016.

Agenda:
1. If you will not be at school next week, please bring a grocery bag to pack up your things.
2. ***Grade 6s - bring your 'nice' clothing for the Grade 6 Farewell, which is tomorrow afternoon (or if you go home for lunch, get changed then)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We went through the Gr. 6 Farewell program.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced in the gym.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be prepared for tomorrow.

June 21, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Social H.W. - from yesterday (Gr. 5 only)
2. H.S. poster or pamphlet

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about some of the summer programs offered at CPLs. 
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to a presentation from a CPL representative.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to find out where the nearest CPL is to our homes.

June 20th, 2016 - The Summer Solstice!

Agenda:
1. Social H.W. - Gr. 5 (The Canadian Flag) - due tomorrow + Treasure box (due Wed.)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the The Statute of Westminster and the United Nations. 
How did you show what you learned?
We read about and discussed both topics.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the origins of the Canadian flag.

From Ghost Canoe:

"The man had been buried so he would be looking eternally out to sea." (p.56)

Another beautiful F.A.F. (for some of us)!

Agenda:
1. Gr. 6 Social Studies PAT on Monday - please have a good night's rest (Sunday night), and have a healthy breakfast - check out the Exam Bank to practice if you like***

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about food chains (again).
How did you show what you learned?
We played the Animal Game in Whispering Woods.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand how life in nature is a balance.

June 16, 2016.

Agenda:
1.  Gr. 6 Science PAT tomorrow - please have a good night's rest, and have a healthy breakfast - check out the Exam Bank to practice if you like*** + please return study guides tomorrow...
2. FAF - for Gr. 5's
3. Gr. 6s - you may sign out a Social Studies textbook to study over the weekend if you like...

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Canadian history after both world wars.
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at many of the 'advancements' to Canadian society.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to review for the Grade 6 PAT (for Monday).

June 15, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Gr. 6 Mathematics PAT tomorrow - please have a good night's rest, and have a healthy breakfast - BRING A CALCULATOR IF YOU HAVE ONE*****
2. Social Studies H.W. - Gr. 5 & 6 - due tomorrow
3. H.S. H.W. (due Monday)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Canadian society before and after WW I and II, as well as the 'Great Depression'. 
How did you show what you learned?
We read about these topics in our textbooks.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the Canadian flag origins.

June 14, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Gr. 6 Reading PAT tomorrow - please have a good night's rest, and have a healthy breakfast
2. H.S. begins tomorrow
3. Please see the Farewell Ceremony 2016 invitation - Grade 6 parents***

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the Famous Five in Canadian history.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a short video and read about/discussed them.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the 'Great Depression' and life after the Great Wars.

June 13, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Social Studies H.W. - Gr. 5 and 6s
2. Word Work - Editing - due tomorrow
3. Treat Day - $1.00/donut

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Eastern European immigration to Canada.
How did you show what you learned?
We shared some immigration stories, and our research.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin learning about a relative in our family.

Word Work:

has you read The polar Express or jumanji. The author of them books Chris Van Allsburg, was born on June 18, 1949. Van allsburg has child hood memorys of some people who wanted him to hold a football instead of crayons, but he still become an artist. he never think about writing childrens books until his wife invited an author to dinner won night. his first picture book was The garden of abdul Gasazi.  he write interesting books” won child remarked

June 9, 2016.

Agenda:
1. H.S. forms returned ASAP please***
2. No school tomorrow - see you on Monday
3. Social H.W. - both Gr. 5 and 6s - due Monday
4. Please share all the work that was handed out today (Science x2, Narratives - Gr. 5s only) - no need to sign or initial

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began to learn about Eastern European immigration to Canada.
How did you show what you learned?
We did some research around this topic.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin to learn about how our own families came to Canada.

July 8, 2016

Agenda:
1. Social Studies H.W. - Gr. 6
2. Please bring signed H.S. forms in ASAP

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Harriet Tubman. 
How did you show what you learned?
We shared some of our research with the rest of the class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about Eastern European immigration to Canada.

July 7, 2016

Agenda:
1. Please return H.S. permission forms***
2. Social Studies - Gr. 6 - complete booklet
3. Library books - overdue - please return

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the 'Underground Railroad' to Canada. 
How did you show what you learned?
We researched and watched a very short video about it.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about Eastern European immigration to Canada.

June 6, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Bike to School Day tomorrow!  Please wear a helmet and bring a water bottle.  We will NOT be visiting Simon Fraser School as we had last year.
2. Complete rough draft of 5 nature poems - due tomorrow
3. Social Studies H.W. - only p. 477
4. Science PAT study guides available to borrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about immigration of Indians to Canada.  
How did you show what you learned?
We shared some stories if our family had immigrated from India.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the 'Underground Railroad'.

From Ghost Canoe:

"He paddled, to add speed, but it was George's paddle that knew the language of the waves, not his." (p. 31)

June 3, 2016 - A spectacular F.A.F. Sports Day!

Agenda:
1. Social H.W. - Gr. 6 - due Monday.
2.  Please sign and return H.S. permission forms as soon as possible, please...

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We had a great Sports Day - many Gr. 5/6s were excellent helpers!
How did you show what you learned?
We supported younger students at each event.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to feel great about being team leaders!

June 2, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Sports Day tomorrow!  Please bring a hat and sunscreen - it is supposed to be warm and sunny.  -Wear blue or green - depending on what team you are on-
2. Social Studies - Gr. 6 - Iroquois Confed. booklet due on Monday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned what it was like to build a shelter on Nose Hill.
How did you show what you learned?
We built a shelter in our chosen location.
What do you need to learn next?
We would like to download our pictures of the building process.

June 1st, 2016.

Agenda:
1. ***We are headed to Nose Hill tomorrow from 9:30 – 2:00pm. We will be building and testing our shelter. We will better be able to understand the portability of our materials as the walk is about 1.5  km each way. Please ensure you bring your tarps, rope and other materials your group has determined you might need. 

***We will be eating our lunch at Nose Hill tomorrow so please bring a litterless lunch with extra snacks and water. 

It is supposed to be over 20 Degrees tomorrow so you may want to bring a hat, sunscreen and bug spray. Dressing in layers will also be important. 

Please bring your pencil, eraser and journal. 

2. Sign and return both Science tests
3. Social H.W.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Chinese immigration to Canada. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went over some of the Chinese immigration history and experiences as a class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about immigration from India.

From Ghost Canoe:

"The Makah fisherman hadn't survived into his mid-thirties by taking unnecessary chances" (p. 13)