June 2018

Dear Parents,
     Where has the time gone?  It's hard to believe that summer holidays are just around the corner. My apologies for the late blog.  This is a busy time of year for teachers as get ready for year end.  Please read the following to find out how we are wrapping up the year. 

Language Arts
We completed a mini unit on Newspaper writing by learning about the components of a newspaper article.  We read some samples and wrote an article as a class.  The grade fives will look at this more in depth in grade 6.  We are finishing off the year doing Reader's Theatre in groups.  Please look at 'Important Dates' to see when we will be performing in class. 
The next two weeks we will be doing our last spelling list.  Please ensure that your child completes his/her LCWC (Look, Copy, Write, Check) each night. 

Math
Our unit on Decimals and Fractions will be completed this week with a test.  We will finish off the year with our unit on Geometry.  Please remember to use the Mathletics account that your child has to practice the concepts learned in class.  It will be available to your child throughout the summer. 

Science
We are beginning a unit on Plant Growth and Changes.  This will supplement our previous unit, Wetland Ecosystems by focusing specifically on plants and what they need to grow. 

Social Studies
The Glenbow museum was an exciting supplement to our units in the Grade 4 and 5 Social Studies program.  We ate lunch at Olympic Plaza and I was so happy to see that the students recognized the statues of the Famous Five!  If you don't know who they are, ask your child to explain it to you.  They should also be able to tell you why it was important for women to be recognized as 'persons'.  We will continue to look at the different events that shaped our province and our country; World War 1 and 2, the Great Depression and the arrival of immigrants from the many corners of the world. 

Relgion/Health
Both grades are working on the Human Sexuality Unit.  It is included in both Relgion and Health as God made us in His own image.  The grade 4 students are learning about their body image and puberty.  The grade 5 students are discovering what it means to be male or female and how this influences body image. 

Art
The students are experimenting with Pastels on coloured paper using a variety of techniques.  They look beautiful! 
 
Music
This month, we are having fun by discovering the different genres of music (ie. Country, Rock, Classical, Jazz, etc.)  We have been listening to samples of music and describing the instruments we hear and how the music makes us feel. 

Physical Education
Mrs. Lavallee and Mr. Hagar are winding up the year with a unit on Dance and playing a variety of cooperative games. 

French
Mr. Silva is finishing off the term reviewing concepts learned throughout the year. 

Important Links:
*Please continue to use these over the summer!  Students regress over the summer holidays in reading, writing and math skills. 

Study Ladder:  https://www.studyladder.ca/
Mathletics:     www.mathletics.com

Important Dates:
June 26th:  Reader's Theatre performances, 9:00 am in the classroom (will be less than 1 hour)
June 27th:  Elementary Play Day (dress for the weather, sunscreen and mosquito repellent)
June 28th:  Last Day!  (full day)  Mass @ 10:00