Dear Parents,
I don't know about you but the March Break went too quickly for me! Spring is finally here and we are into the last term of the year.
Please read this post to see what we are working on in our class this month.
Language Arts
We began our Poetry unit last week. Last year, the students with me from grade 4 learned about various types of poems (Acrostic, Diamante, Haiku, Couplets, etc.). We will still touch on that this year but will learn more about analyzing a poem. We read a poem and study it using the S.M.I.L.E.(Structure, Meaning, Imagery, Language and Emotion) method. This helps your child to appreciate poetry by learning to find a deeper meaning in the words that they read.
Please continue to ensure that your child is working on their LCWC (look, copy, write, check) each night for our spelling program.
Math
Our Measurement unit is halfway through. We are learning about Perimeter (outside distance of a shape), Area (inside measurement of 2D space) and Volume (inside measurement of 3D space). We will also be learning about other units of measurement such as Litres, Grams and Kilometres.
Science
The Chemistry unit is wrapping up. We will soon be having our unit test so please ensure that your child studies for this exam. The date will be written in his or her agenda.
Social Studies
Our study of the Interior Plains is also wrapping up. We will be preparing for a test in this unit as well. Next we will be studying the Cordillera Region which includes most of British Columbia.
Religion
The Easter season is upon us and we are learning about the importance and significance of Holy week in our daily lives.
Physical Education
The students are learning about the sport of Badminton and developing their skills for game play.
Art
We are continuing with our 3D art unit.
Health
This unit we are learning about the way people approach conflict. The students discovered that there is the Competitor who likes to get their way, the Doormat who lets people take advantage of them, the Bolter who runs away from problems and the Problem solver who finds a way to make peace with his/her friends. It would be beneficial to ask your child how they see themselves in conflict roles. You can also discuss with them how they can change to be more like the Problem solver if they find themselves in one of the first three roles.
French
Mrs. Howe has the students engaged in a project in which they are designing their own school. They are using French vocabulary to name the different parts of their design.
Drama
Mr. Johnson has the students planning and performing their own commercial. This helps them to hone their acting skills as well as engage an audience with their creative ideas.
Important Dates
April 18th Holy Thursday Liturgy @ 10:00 am
April 19th-23rd No School (Easter weekend and P.D. Day)
April 30th, May 1st, 2nd & 3rd Swimming Lessons
Important Links
Study Ladder (all subject areas) www.studyladder.ca
Mathletics (works on various math skills) www.mathletics.com
Duolingo (French) www.duolingo.com
Have a great Easter!
Mrs. Rosalie Hnatick
I don't know about you but the March Break went too quickly for me! Spring is finally here and we are into the last term of the year.
Please read this post to see what we are working on in our class this month.
Language Arts
We began our Poetry unit last week. Last year, the students with me from grade 4 learned about various types of poems (Acrostic, Diamante, Haiku, Couplets, etc.). We will still touch on that this year but will learn more about analyzing a poem. We read a poem and study it using the S.M.I.L.E.(Structure, Meaning, Imagery, Language and Emotion) method. This helps your child to appreciate poetry by learning to find a deeper meaning in the words that they read.
Please continue to ensure that your child is working on their LCWC (look, copy, write, check) each night for our spelling program.
Math
Our Measurement unit is halfway through. We are learning about Perimeter (outside distance of a shape), Area (inside measurement of 2D space) and Volume (inside measurement of 3D space). We will also be learning about other units of measurement such as Litres, Grams and Kilometres.
Science
The Chemistry unit is wrapping up. We will soon be having our unit test so please ensure that your child studies for this exam. The date will be written in his or her agenda.
Social Studies
Our study of the Interior Plains is also wrapping up. We will be preparing for a test in this unit as well. Next we will be studying the Cordillera Region which includes most of British Columbia.
Religion
The Easter season is upon us and we are learning about the importance and significance of Holy week in our daily lives.
Physical Education
The students are learning about the sport of Badminton and developing their skills for game play.
Art
We are continuing with our 3D art unit.
Health
This unit we are learning about the way people approach conflict. The students discovered that there is the Competitor who likes to get their way, the Doormat who lets people take advantage of them, the Bolter who runs away from problems and the Problem solver who finds a way to make peace with his/her friends. It would be beneficial to ask your child how they see themselves in conflict roles. You can also discuss with them how they can change to be more like the Problem solver if they find themselves in one of the first three roles.
French
Mrs. Howe has the students engaged in a project in which they are designing their own school. They are using French vocabulary to name the different parts of their design.
Drama
Mr. Johnson has the students planning and performing their own commercial. This helps them to hone their acting skills as well as engage an audience with their creative ideas.
Important Dates
April 18th Holy Thursday Liturgy @ 10:00 am
April 19th-23rd No School (Easter weekend and P.D. Day)
April 30th, May 1st, 2nd & 3rd Swimming Lessons
Important Links
Study Ladder (all subject areas) www.studyladder.ca
Mathletics (works on various math skills) www.mathletics.com
Duolingo (French) www.duolingo.com
Have a great Easter!
Mrs. Rosalie Hnatick
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