Dear Parents,
It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that this will be my last year at St. Stephen School. I have accepted a new position at St. Joseph Elementary/Junior High this September. I have spent nine years at St. Stephen's School and have loved it! I have made so many wonderful memories here and will miss the students and staff terribly. My decision to move to St. Joseph's School was solely based on the fact that I want and need to be closer to home. It has been a blessing that I got to be your child's teacher. I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful and amazing summer! Please read on to find out about what it going on this last month at school.
Language Arts
We completed a unit on Expository Writing (Non-Fiction). We read some samples and wrote a research paper on a topic related to our Weather unit in Science. The grade five class will be finishing off the year doing Reader's Theatre. The performances will take place the last week of school. Please watch for a note in your child's agenda in the upcoming week to find out the date of our performances.
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. PLEASE make sure your child reads this summer! This is the one activity that will help your child with his/her literacy skills and help to prepare them for Grade 6 next year.
Math
Our unit on Decimals and Fractions is half way through. We will have a test before the end of the year and will begin a quick unit on Geometry after that. 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 learning about Weather and the different factors that affect precipitation, air flow and humidity in the air. Along with our writing assignment in LA, we will have a test in the next two weeks on the concepts that were taught.
Social Studies
The final chapter will be studying the Arctic Region of Canada. This always proves to be a fascinating topic as it involves the Inuit People who are well known for living in Igloos and using dog sleds. It alway amazes the students to learn about the Land of the Midnight Sun and how some people enjoy living in such a vast and barren landscape. Our final project will be to construct a diorama of one of the First Nations groups in a chosen area of Canada.
Relgion/Health
We are preparing to write the District Religion Exam next week. We have been reviewing the concepts learned this year and covering some topics that were missed. We will soon begin the Human Sexuality Unit. It is included in both Religion and Health as God made us in His own image. The grade 5 students are discovering what it means to be male or female and how this influences body image.
Art
We are completing a unit on Collage and Mixed Media. The students use magazine paper and various non-traditional materials to construct works of art.
Drama
Mr. Johnson is winding up the year by having the students complete some fun activities.
Physical Education
Mr. Hagar and I have been teaching the students Track & Field events. So far we have done long jump, Javelin and the 60m dash. We will be doing some other running events and will continue to work on the ones already taught to help the students refine their skills.
French
Mrs. Howe is also winding down the year with some fun activities and reviewing the concepts learned this past 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
Duolingo: www.duolingo.com (Learning a 2nd language is a great way to challenge yourself!)
Important Dates:
June 21st: Elementary Play Day (dress for the weather, sunscreen and mosquito repellent)
June 27th: Last Day!
It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that this will be my last year at St. Stephen School. I have accepted a new position at St. Joseph Elementary/Junior High this September. I have spent nine years at St. Stephen's School and have loved it! I have made so many wonderful memories here and will miss the students and staff terribly. My decision to move to St. Joseph's School was solely based on the fact that I want and need to be closer to home. It has been a blessing that I got to be your child's teacher. I wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful and amazing summer! Please read on to find out about what it going on this last month at school.
Language Arts
We completed a unit on Expository Writing (Non-Fiction). We read some samples and wrote a research paper on a topic related to our Weather unit in Science. The grade five class will be finishing off the year doing Reader's Theatre. The performances will take place the last week of school. Please watch for a note in your child's agenda in the upcoming week to find out the date of our performances.
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. PLEASE make sure your child reads this summer! This is the one activity that will help your child with his/her literacy skills and help to prepare them for Grade 6 next year.
Math
Our unit on Decimals and Fractions is half way through. We will have a test before the end of the year and will begin a quick unit on Geometry after that. 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 learning about Weather and the different factors that affect precipitation, air flow and humidity in the air. Along with our writing assignment in LA, we will have a test in the next two weeks on the concepts that were taught.
Social Studies
The final chapter will be studying the Arctic Region of Canada. This always proves to be a fascinating topic as it involves the Inuit People who are well known for living in Igloos and using dog sleds. It alway amazes the students to learn about the Land of the Midnight Sun and how some people enjoy living in such a vast and barren landscape. Our final project will be to construct a diorama of one of the First Nations groups in a chosen area of Canada.
Relgion/Health
We are preparing to write the District Religion Exam next week. We have been reviewing the concepts learned this year and covering some topics that were missed. We will soon begin the Human Sexuality Unit. It is included in both Religion and Health as God made us in His own image. The grade 5 students are discovering what it means to be male or female and how this influences body image.
Art
We are completing a unit on Collage and Mixed Media. The students use magazine paper and various non-traditional materials to construct works of art.
Drama
Mr. Johnson is winding up the year by having the students complete some fun activities.
Physical Education
Mr. Hagar and I have been teaching the students Track & Field events. So far we have done long jump, Javelin and the 60m dash. We will be doing some other running events and will continue to work on the ones already taught to help the students refine their skills.
French
Mrs. Howe is also winding down the year with some fun activities and reviewing the concepts learned this past 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
Duolingo: www.duolingo.com (Learning a 2nd language is a great way to challenge yourself!)
Important Dates:
June 21st: Elementary Play Day (dress for the weather, sunscreen and mosquito repellent)
June 27th: Last Day!
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