Friday, September 30

Math With Mrs. Dyck

Using "GASA" try to solve "Read My Mind" Try your best but if you get stuck, just do as much as you can. On the other side you can solve "Which Order" You do NOT have to use GASA -just show what order they are sitting in. This is due Friday, October 14

Writing With Mrs. Dyck
Nothing for now

Socials Homework for September 30

1.  Complete map work by:  Oct. 3

2.  Return all borrowed atlases by:  Oct. 3

Mrs. Newman Thursday

Dear Parents,

Upcoming Dates:
Photo Day Oct. 5
No school Thursday and Friday

Reminders
Mondays Be ready for our grade 6 run by 8:45 in our classroom
We have intramurals on Monday this week

Homework:
Bible/Alpha:
nothing at this time

HACE:
Fri. 30 Weekly Time Sheet for Mr. Cavey

Math:
**Mon. Oct. 3Building and Naming Decimals to Thousandths, Match-Up

English Vocab/Spelling

**Wed. 5th Vocab review quiz on "man" and "ped" words

English Lit
Students are working on reading for their independent reading goal.

• They should read 15 to 20 minutes at least five times a week.
  
• They are to record on their booklist in their yellow duotangs the following: the title, author, number of pages in the book, date they started the book and their final rating out of 10 for the book

**Mon. 3 Second Smart Reading Strategy See the bright yellow page in the page protector for the list of these strategies. See the rubric on the back of the Smart Reading Strategy page. See the Step by Step instructions for Smart Reading, and finally, the examples may help you too.


Flex Block:
Mon. Oct. 3 All materials needed for flex block proposal. See the entry about flex block in Mrs. DeBoer's posting for ideas and a request for some parent help

Science:
nothing at this time

Socials: See Mrs.DeBoer's entries on this blog
French: See Mrs. Kawa's separate French blog

Mrs. Newman Monday

Dear Parents,

Upcoming Dates:
Early dismissal on Wednesday, 28 (1:30 pick up)
Terry Fox Run on Thursday, 29
Photo Day Oct. 5

Reminders

Mondays Be ready for our grade 6 run by 8:45 in our classroom

Homework:
Bible/Alpha:
nothing at this time. We'll be painting our Alpha mugs this Wednesday

HACE:
**Fri. 30 Weekly Time Sheet for Mr. Cavey

Math:
nothing at this time

English Vocab/Spelling
Tues. 27 Pretest for R-2 words
**Thurs. 29 Vocab quiz on "man" words and quiz on our top errors for R-2

English Lit
Students are working on reading for their independent reading goal.

• They should read 15 to 20 minutes at least five times a week.
  
• They are to record on their booklist in their yellow duotangs the following: the title, author, number of pages in the book, date they started the book and their final rating out of 10 for the book

Tues. 27 First Smart Reading Strategy See the bright yellow page in the page protector for the list of these strategies. See the rubric on the back of the Smart Reading Strategy page. See the Step by Step instructions for Smart Reading, and finally, the examples may help you too.


Flex Block:
Mon. Oct. 3 All materials needed for flex block proposal. See the entry about flex block in Mrs. DeBoer's posting for ideas and a request for some parent help

Science:
**Wed. 28 Finish 1.1 questions on handout

Socials: See Mrs.DeBoer's entries on this blog
French: See Mrs. Kawa's separate French blog

Mrs Newman Thursday

Dear Parents,
Thanks for getting your kids here to the school yesterday so early, and thanks especially to the parent volunteers!!!
Upcoming Dates:
Early dismissal on Wednesday, 28 (1:30 pick up)
Terry Fox Run on Thursday, 29

Reminders

Mondays Be ready for our grade 6 run by 8:45 in our classroom

Homework:
Bible/Alpha:
nothing at this time. We'll be painting our Alpha mugs this Wednesday

HACE:
Fri. 23 Goals sheet for Mr. Cavey

Math:
nothing at this time

English Vocab/Spelling
**Tues. 27 Pretest for R-2 words
**Thurs. 29 Vocab quiz on "man" words and quiz on our top errors for R-2

English Lit
Students are working on reading for their independent reading goal.

• They should read 15 to 20 minutes at least five times a week.
  
• They are to record on their booklist in their yellow duotangs the following: the title, author, number of pages in the book, date they started the book and their final rating out of 10 for the book

**Tues. 27 First Smart Reading Strategy See the bright yellow page in the page protector for the list of these strategies. See the rubric on the back of the Smart Reading Strategy page. See the Step by Step instructions for Smart Reading, and finally, the examples may help you too.


Flex Block:
Mon. Sept. 26 Proposal form for first flex block project filled in and signed by parents. See the entry about flex block in Mrs. DeBoer's posting for ideas and a request for some parent help

Science:
nothing at this time

Socials: See Mrs.DeBoer's entries on this blog
French: See Mrs. Kawa's separate French blog

Parent Volunteers Needed

Parent Note:

Thanks to the parents who came along on our Camp Summit field trip. We truly appreciated the extra drivers and extra help with the group rotation.
Parent volunteers are always welcome and we are hoping that there may be a few parents who are willing and able to help out with flex block supervision on Mondays from 2:15 - 3:15. We are hoping we can have a parent supervise students who are working well on projects while the teachers assist/work with students who need help choosing a project or need help working on a project. If you are able to help on a Monday or multiple Mondays, please contact either the 6D or 6N teacher by email.

I have also brainstormed ideas with students and teachers. Here's a list if your child is having trouble getting started:

Flex Block Ideas

Model Making (vehicles, planes)

Design an “Alien” or imaginary creature

Research UFO sightings

Model of a Baseball field/stadium

Model of VCS logo

A mock news report

Scrapbooking

Compose music

Write a play

Write poetry

Write a children’s story and illustrate

Story writing

Drawing

Painting

Jewelry Making

Embroidery/cross stitch

Knitting

Research family tree

Card making (birthday, Christmas)

Learn magic tricks

Juggling

Origami

Paper cutting pictures

Research an event or era in history

Cooking/Baking

Research an animal

Science fair experiment

Set design

Fashion design

Astronomy (Constellations, black holes, etc.)

I-clay: systems in the human body

Book reading and project

Clay figures

Lego

Carving

Cartooning/comics drawing

Patchwork quilting of small wall hanging

Research how something works

3D puzzles

friendship bracelets

models (cars, robots)

class "yearbook" or “newspaper” or “magazine”

architecture designing with a program on laptop (schematic of a building)

powerpoint presentations

computer animation

research sport activity like scuba (where, cost, equipment needed, time commitment, things you would learn)

plan ideal holiday/trip

learn sign language

Wood burning pictures

Go to Michaels/Hobby stores and see all sorts of crafts to choose from, bring one to school to do

Mrs. Newman Tuesday

There is nothing new today, just an apology for any confusion as to the time for Camp Summit. I sent home a violet reminder of times and what to bring today with your kids. Please aim to be here for (gulp!) 6:45! And the bus leaves at 7!!!!

Mrs. Newman Monday

Dear Parents,
There are a lot of colds and illnesses in which kids have a headache and temperature going around. Keep an eye out.

Upcoming Dates:
Wed. Sept. 21 Camp Summit Outdoor Education Day for grade 6 Remember the early start! Try to be at school for 6:45 and the bus leaves at 7. We're back around 5:45 depending on traffic. Dress for the weather and bring snacks, water, and lunch. Soup will be provided.

Reminders

Mondays Be ready for our grade 6 run by 8:45 in our classroom

Homework:
Bible/Alpha:
Some students who will be providing snacks for our Alpha course have forms to get signed so we know you are aware of their date to bring things. The rest just have the information letter about Alpha snacks. Everyone will have a turn to bring snacks. It was my turn today, and your kids were very gracious in their thank-yous!

HACE:
**Field Trip Guidelines: signed and in by Tuesday
**Fri. 23 Goals sheet for Mr. Cavey

Math:
**Tues. 20 Quiz on place value

English Vocab/Spelling
**Tues. 20 Pretest for R-1 words
**Thurs. 22 Vocab quiz on "ped" words and quiz on our top errors for R-1

Flex Block:
**Mon. Sept. 26 Proposal form for first flex block project filled in and signed by parents

Science:
nothing at this time

Socials: See Mrs.DeBoer's entries on this blog
French: See Mrs. Kawa's separate French blog

Friday, September 16

Math With Mrs. Dyck
nothing at this time

English/ Writing With Mrs. Dyck
nothing at this time

Socials Homework for September 16

Missing/Late: Coat of Arms and paragraph assignment:  Tierney (finished at lunch today), Austin L., Justin D. (finished at lunch today) Justin L., Andrea.  Please give your parents the notice about late homework.  It needs to be signed and returned along with your completed homework on Monday morning. (Sept. 19)
No other Socials homework at this time!

Mrs Newman Thursday

Dear Parents,
See you tonight!

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, Sept. 15 Parent Orientation night for grade 6
Wed. Sept. 21 Camp Summit Outdoor Education Day for grade 6

Reminders

Mondays Be ready for our grade 6 run by 8:45 in our classroom

Homework:
Bible/Alpha:
Some students who will be providing snacks for our Alpha course have forms to get signed so we know you are aware of their date to bring things. The rest just have the information letter about Alpha snacks. Everyone will have a turn to bring snacks. It was my turn today, and your kids were very gracious in their thank-yous!

HACE:
Thurs. Sept. 15 Time capsule has been completed.
Fri. sept. 16 (in Socials) Camp Summit medical form handed in

Math:
nothing at this time

English Vocab/Spelling
Thurs. 22 Vocab quiz on "ped" words

Flex Block:
Mon. Sept. 19 Brainstorm list of ideas

Science:
Mon. Sept. 19 Title page completed

Socials: See Mrs.DeBoer's entries on this blog
French: See Mrs. Kawa's separate French blog

Mrs. Newman Wednesday

Dear Parents,
We had our first Alpha class today, an introduction, which your kids participated in with thoughtfulness and enthusiasm. They also really enjoyed their intramurals at lunch!!!

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, Sept. 15 Parent Orientation night for grade 6
Wed. Sept. 21 Camp Summit Outdoor Education Day for grade 6

Reminders

Mondays Be ready for our grade 6 run by 8:45 in our classroom
Wed. Sept. 14 Scholastic Orders due


Homework:
Bible/Alpha:
Some students who will be providing snacks for our Alpha course have forms to get signed so we know you are aware of their date to bring things. The rest just have the information letter about Alpha snacks. Everyone will have a turn to bring snacks. It was my turn today, and your kids were very gracious in their thank-yous!

HACE:
Thurs. Sept. 15 Time capsule has been completed.
**Fri. sept. 16 (in Socials) Camp Summit medical form handed in

Math:
nothing at this time

Flex Block:
Mon. Sept. 19 Brainstorm list of ideas

Science:
Mon. Sept. 19 Title page completed

Socials: See Mrs.DeBoer's entries on this blog
French: See Mrs. Kawa's separate French blog

Mrs. Newman Tuesday

Dear Parents,
So sorry to have missed yesterday; I'll blame it on my head cold that I forgot all about the blog. Tomorrow morning is our first Alpha class and there will be a small breakfasty snack for the kids. They may want to have a lighter breakfast at home.

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, Sept. 15 Parent Orientation night for grade 6
Wed. Sept. 21 Camp Summit Outdoor Education Day for grade 6

Reminders

Mondays Be ready for our grade 6 run by 8:45 in our classroom
Wed. Sept. 14 Scholastic Orders due


Homework:
Bible/Alpha:
bring your independent reading book as part of the class will be for reading

HACE:
Thurs. Sept. 15 Time capsule has been completed.
Tues. Sept. 13 $1 or $2 for photocopy card I've left this on as quite a few have forgotten
**Wed. Sept. 14 Hace Points explanation sheet signed
**Fri. sept. 16 (in Socials) Camp Summit medical form handed in

Math:
**Wed. Sept 14 Billions assignment pp 42-44

Flex Block:
Mon. Sept. 19 Brainstorm list of ideas

Socials: See Mrs.DeBoer's entries

Socials Homework for September 12

1.)  Complete Coat of Arms and paragraph for:  Sept. 16

Socials Homework for September 9

1.)  Return signed "Points for Privileges" letter by:  Sept. 14

Thursday, Mrs. Newman

Dear Parents,
You can see what things are new by the **
I will not be at school on Fridays. Mrs. Kerry Dyck will be teaching your children math and English and then they have a variety of other teachers for other subjects, such as PE.

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, Sept. 15 Parent Orientation night for grade 6
Wed. Sept. 21 Camp Summit Outdoor Education Day for grade 6

Reminders
Fri. Sept. 9 Canada Spirit Day at school
**Mon. Sept. 12 Be ready for our grade 6 run by 8:45 in our classroom
Mon. Sept. 12 Parent packet of forms due
Wed. Sept. 14 Scholastic Orders due


Homework:
Bible:
Tues. Sept. 13 Class Theme Memory Verses quiz

HACE:
**Thurs. Sept. 15 Time capsule has been completed.
Tues. Sept. 13 $1 or $2 for photocopy card
Please also try to get all your supplies and your binders with their dividers labeled as soon as possible, certainly by Monday.

Wednesday (Mrs. Newman)

Dear Parents,
Your children are looking more comfortable already and are handling the dreaded locks with aplomb. I really am enjoying the group already. Mrs. DeBoer showed the students the blog today on her projector and perhaps they have alerted you to it and you are just joining us today. You will notice that everything that is still applicable from yesterday's blog is copied below. You can see what things are new by the **

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, Sept. 15 Parent Orientation night for grade 6
Wed. Sept. 21 Camp Summit Outdoor Education Day for grade 6

Reminders
**Fri. Sept. 9 Canada Spirit Day at school
Mon. Sept. 12 Parent packet of forms due
Wed. Sept. 14 Scholastic Orders due


Homework:
Bible:
Tues. Sept. 13 Class Theme Memory Verses quiz

HACE:
Thurs. Sept. 8 Multiple Choice Quiz about yourself
**Tues. Sept. 13 $1 or $2 for photocopy card
Please also try to get all your supplies and your binders with their dividers labeled as soon as possible, certainly by Monday.

First Day

Dear Parents.
We had a good first day together. I hope this blog helps you and your child feel on top of things.

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, Sept. 15 Parent Orientation night for grade 6
Wed. Sept. 21 Camp Summit Outdoor Education Day for grade 6

Reminders
Monday, Sept. 12 Parent packet of forms due
Wed. Sept. 14 Scholastic Orders due


Homework:
Bible:
Tues. Sept. 13 Class Theme Memory Verses quiz

HACE:
Wed. Sept 7 Introducing Yourself
Thurs. Sept. 8 Multiple Choice Quiz about yourself
Please also try to get all your supplies and your binders with their dividers labeled as soon as possible, certainly by Monday.