It's hard to believe how fast the months are flying by! Please take a look to see what we are working on next.
Language Arts
We finished a Limerick Poem and a Concrete Poem. A Concrete poem is sometimes known as a Shape poem. The words are written or typed to represent the topic of the poem. We have begun a Bio Poem which gives information to the reader about the author. We continue to work on Spelling, Reading and Writing in class. Soon we will begin an Expository writing (non-fiction) unit.
Math
Our unit on Measurement is wrapping up and we will have a test soon. I will send home practice questions to help your child study for this test. It will include the answers so that you can ensure that your child is understanding the concepts in the unit. The next unit for Grades 4 and 5 will be on Fractions and Decimals; converting, adding, subtracting and multiplying.
Science
The unit we are currently working on is Chemistry. Students find this unit fascinating as we explore matter (atoms and molecules). We study how matter can be in three states (gas, liquid or solid).
We will learn about and discover different mixtures (solid/solid, solid/liquid, liquid/liquid) and how to separate some of these mixtures. The students will discover reversible/irreversible chemical reactions and how to identify a base from an acid.
Social Studies
This week we are finishing our presentations of the dioramas that we made in class. Each group was busy building a replica of the First Nations settlement before colonization. We will begin looking at Canada's early history from several small colonies joining together in 1867 for Confederation.
Religion
The grade 5 class will be looking at symbolism in the Catholic church while the grade 4 class is discovering God's Kingdom. Both grades will be learning about Lent and preparing for the season of Easter.
Physical Education
Mrs. Lavallee and Mr. Hagar have begun a unit on net sports. The students are learning to play Badminton and Table Tennis.
Art
Mrs. Teichroeb is continuing with the Sculpture Unit and the students are currently making paper mache masks.
Music
We continue to work on Music theory and develop a sense of beat and rhythm in songs.
Health
Both grades will focus on safety this month. Grade 4 will learn how to help teach younger children to be safe in the playground while grade 5 will learn some basic First Aid skills.
French
Mr. Silva is teaching the students about Family this unit.
Important Dates
March 16th Report cards go home
March 22nd Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)
March 23rd Professional Development Day (No School)
March 29th Holy Thursday @ Liturgy 1:30 pm
March 30th - April 8th Easter Holidays (No School)
Useful Links
Study Ladder (all subject areas) www.studyladder.ca
Mathletics (works on various math skills) www.mathletics.com
*If your child does not have his/her username and password in his/her agenda, please contact me.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Rosalie Hnatick
Language Arts
We finished a Limerick Poem and a Concrete Poem. A Concrete poem is sometimes known as a Shape poem. The words are written or typed to represent the topic of the poem. We have begun a Bio Poem which gives information to the reader about the author. We continue to work on Spelling, Reading and Writing in class. Soon we will begin an Expository writing (non-fiction) unit.
Math
Our unit on Measurement is wrapping up and we will have a test soon. I will send home practice questions to help your child study for this test. It will include the answers so that you can ensure that your child is understanding the concepts in the unit. The next unit for Grades 4 and 5 will be on Fractions and Decimals; converting, adding, subtracting and multiplying.
Science
The unit we are currently working on is Chemistry. Students find this unit fascinating as we explore matter (atoms and molecules). We study how matter can be in three states (gas, liquid or solid).
We will learn about and discover different mixtures (solid/solid, solid/liquid, liquid/liquid) and how to separate some of these mixtures. The students will discover reversible/irreversible chemical reactions and how to identify a base from an acid.
Social Studies
This week we are finishing our presentations of the dioramas that we made in class. Each group was busy building a replica of the First Nations settlement before colonization. We will begin looking at Canada's early history from several small colonies joining together in 1867 for Confederation.
Religion
The grade 5 class will be looking at symbolism in the Catholic church while the grade 4 class is discovering God's Kingdom. Both grades will be learning about Lent and preparing for the season of Easter.
Physical Education
Mrs. Lavallee and Mr. Hagar have begun a unit on net sports. The students are learning to play Badminton and Table Tennis.
Art
Mrs. Teichroeb is continuing with the Sculpture Unit and the students are currently making paper mache masks.
Music
We continue to work on Music theory and develop a sense of beat and rhythm in songs.
Health
Both grades will focus on safety this month. Grade 4 will learn how to help teach younger children to be safe in the playground while grade 5 will learn some basic First Aid skills.
French
Mr. Silva is teaching the students about Family this unit.
Important Dates
March 16th Report cards go home
March 22nd Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)
March 23rd Professional Development Day (No School)
March 29th Holy Thursday @ Liturgy 1:30 pm
March 30th - April 8th Easter Holidays (No School)
Useful Links
Study Ladder (all subject areas) www.studyladder.ca
Mathletics (works on various math skills) www.mathletics.com
*If your child does not have his/her username and password in his/her agenda, please contact me.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Rosalie Hnatick
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