Reminders
1. PJ Day tomorrow
2. Assembly at 9:15 a.m.
3. Classroom celebration at 2:25 p.m.

Wednesday December 16, 2015

Homework:
1.Read

Tuesday December 15, 2015

Homework:
1. Read

Monday December 14, 2015

Homework
1.Reading
2. Spelling (due Friday)

Reminders
1. PJ Day (Dec. 18)
2. Classroom celebration (P.M)(Dec. 18)

Today we worked on a few more science experiments! We are learning about what happens when we mix different types of liquids and solids.
We made ornaments using three simple ingredients: salt (1/2 cup), flour (1 cup) and water (1/2cup).
Feel free to try it at home!

We also mixed borax with hot water and dipped in our snowflakes made out of pipe cleaners. We're excited to see what happens tomorrow morning!

Homework

1. Reading

Homework

1.Read


Reminders
1. Give report card to parents/guardians

Our Gelatin Science Experiment!

We learned:

- " The gelatin powder dissolved in the water. " (A.W.M)
- " If you don't follow the proper instructions, the gelatin will come out watery. " (V.B.A.)
- " The gelatin from the orange team didn't come out very good because we didn't follow instructions."(S.R.B)

Comments:

-"It was fun eating the "jello". (X.O.F)
- "The "jello" was yummy. (J.P.)
- "It was fun making the "jello" with my team. (A.D.)
- "I was surprised that we got to put gummy bears in the "jello". (K.M.F)
- " Even though our jello was watery it was still good." (I.J)
- My tip is  "pay close attention to the instructions when doing a science experiment". (E.G.)

Bar Graphs

Over the week our class developed survey questions and surveyed different classes in the school. We've been working on displaying our results and making bar graphs.

Listening to Reading :)

 

A fun book about nouns brought in from a student in our class! :)

Me to We Toy Drive!

Reminder

The students in grade 4/5 will be having their toy drive run from today until Friday. New and used toys will be sold in room nine before school and during recess. Toys range from $0.50 to $10.00 and there will also be a silent auction.

Homework

1. Read
2. Spelling (Due Thursday)

Reminders
1. Candy Gram Sale: December 7-11 (A.M. Recess)
2. Book Fair: December 7-11 (all recesses)
3. Bake Sale: December 15
4. PJ Day: December 18

Nouns

Credit: Angela Crescenzo (Pinterest)

Science (Grade 1 and 2)

 

 

 

 

Credit for science posters- Michelle James (Pinterest)

Making Words

Today we worked on one of our favourite language activities called "Making Words". Students work in groups and have a set of letters they need to re-arrange in order to find the mystery word. While trying to identify the mystery word, students are encouraged to build mini or smaller words using the letters provided.

We found over 70 words today, using only the letters from our mystery compound word DOWNSTAIRS. Wow!! Amazing work team!!

 

In Math!

Today we created a bar graph based on data collected by students. Our survey question was:

"What is your favourite outdoor toy?" (Toys provided for each class during recess)

 

Math Questions:

How many students voted?
How many students chose the pepsi and soccer ball?
What was the most popular choice?
What was the least popular choice?
If our school had to order more outdoor toys for next year, which choices would we recommend to our principal? (Does this graph give us enough information or would we need to ask other classes in the school?)

 

Homework
1. Read
2. Math- Bar graphs/tallies (due Thursday)

Reminders
1. Notice for parents

Hanukkah

Today one of our community members shared the importance of Hanukkah, which she celebrates with her family. She brought in a dreidel and menorah, and shared the significance of each. :) If your child has a special celebration or tradition they would like to share with the class, they may bring photos, symbols or any items to show their classmates during our community meetings.

December 2015 Calendar

You may click on the calendar to enlarge.

Homework
1. Read
2. Spelling (Due Thursday)

Reminders

1. Move-a- Thon Forms

2. Candy Grams coming soon!

Favourite Robert Munsch Pictograph!

Today our class created a pictograph based on our favourite Robert Munsch books!


Survey Question: What is your favourite Robert Munsch book?

 

November Highlights! :)

"I really liked the footprint activity we did for math. We measured different animal footprints using string, toothpicks, centimeter cubs, paper clips and snap cubes."
K.M.F

"I liked the water pollution experiment with Freddy the fish!"
S.R.B

"I really liked when we made our tooth fairies."
X.O.F

"I liked when we made the T-shirts with the friendly messages on them."
A.D

"I really liked our pizza day!"
A.D.C

"I liked when we measured the snakes. (They were only pretend :))"
J.P.

"I liked the activity when we measured our heights."
I.

"I liked when we all did our family portraits."
A.M.S

"I liked when we made the posters for saving water and not polluting."
V.B.A

" I liked all the science experiments we did, especially when we learned about the water cycle."
E.G.

Homework

1. Reading

Math- New Unit!

Dear families,

For the next few weeks, our focus in math is on gathering and managing data(information). Students will learn to identify the characteristics of different objects and to sort and classify the objects using diagrams, charts, and graphs. They will also learn about surveys- how to choose a good survey question, and how to collect and organize data using charts and tallies. We will look at data that's been displayed in different ways and use math language to describe what we have discovered.

December calendar coming soon!

Upcoming dates:
November 26 - Pizza Lunch
December 4 - Move-a-Thon
December 18 - Pajama Day (PJ Day)

Homework

1. Reading
2. Tomorrow is our first pizza lunch of the year!

Our Community!