A huge thank you to Mme. Gamache's grade 8 class for creating and sharing holiday pictures books with us in French.  They were also a great audience for us while we read our stories!

Dexter: I really liked the stories (that the grade 8s made for us).

Will: I really liked how they offered to translate their stories into English for us.

Kael: I liked their funny stories.  They made me laugh and giggle - like Twinky the Star and Timothy John.

Lucas: The grade 8s were very kind about our stories.  They clapped for us when we were done.  They gave us some positive feedback and we gave some to them too.

Ruby: I really liked how some of the groups were really encouraging and said things like "I want to see your story, it looks so good".

Keenan: Their stories were really great. I wish we would have gotten a turn at every group to hear them all!

Sullivan - Some of the drawings were SO good!

Tora - It was awesome how they could read it in French and translate it to English for us.

 Last week's Christmas concert - Thanks to Amanda for sharing what she took :)

Here's a picture of the kids up on the stage.   For the videos of their songs, please login to your child's Google Classroom and head to Classwork - 4B Photos-  to access all of the pictures of the year so far, including from the concert!

  Week of December 18

If you and your child were able to join us for our Christmas concert last week and you have a photo or video of our class on stage that you're willing to share please email it to me.  I've had a couple of  families ask for this but I wasn't able to get one myself this year.  

** Please note that the first week back after the holidays we will be beginning swim to survive (on Tuesday).  Students will need a swimsuit, towel and bag. **

Winter Wonderland week - special events and dress up challenges to earn house points

Monday:  Dress in Winter/Holiday colours:  White, silver, blue or red and green 

  - No weekly homework 

Tuesday:   Trivia - Guess the movie clip 

  - Holiday stories to be completed and ready to print.  

Wednesday:  Ugly holiday sweaters - wear a favorite or make your own! 

Thursday:  Guess the Christmas carol 

 -  Holiday story sharing with Mme.Gamache's grade 8 class

Friday (half day):   Dismissal for the holidays at 12:00

    - Classroom picnic style movie time.  Students are welcome to bring a blanket or pillow, a special drink and snacks for during the movie (already popped popcorn is fine, but not a bag that needs to be microwaved please)

 

 Week of December 11

* I know that many families travel for the holidays.  If at all possible, please help your child to attend school each day to be part of the learning we will continue to do until the final day.  If your child will not be at school, advance notice is appreciated so we can try not to start the new year with outstanding assignments.  

Monday: Math weekly #6 goes home

Tuesday: ** All field trip forms (for Swim to Survive and the CCHS Aladdin presentation) due back

Wednesday: Full day field trip to our Outdoor Learning Center - please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately to be outside all day, has a bag lunch and a full water bottle.  ** A big thank you to our two wonderful parent volunteers that will be joining us! **

Winter Concert in the evening- students arrive by 6:15 and come into our classroom.  Parents, please make your way to the gym and find your seat :)

Thursday:  Walking to CCHS about 1:45.  Please help to prepare your child for this speedy walk by talking about the importance of staying with the group ahead of time as we'll need to arrive in a timely manner and make it back to school before busses arrive.  

Friday (half day):  

        - Math weekly #6 is due   

        - Science - Eye safety posters are due

Fun Fair today!

This amazing, engaging event was inspired and supported by our Right from the Start team.  The game stations for our class were created and hosted by the wonderful leaders in 7A 😀

Kael:  Everytime when we missed the grade 7s said positive things like " nice try " "You'll get it next time".

AJ: I'm so proud of the grade 7s.  I played a lot of games!

Ruby: I was happy because I got the high score on one of the games!

Aleah: When I missed or was upset with myself the grade 7s said "That's ok" to make me feel better.

Will: I like when we went to each game they said "Hello, what's your name?" and then they told us about the game.

Dexter: I really loved all of the games.  Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.

Tora: I liked how when we went to each game they explained and they were good sports when we lost and then gave high fives when we won.

Keenan: They were so nice it was like I already knew them.

Kinsley: I liked how all of the games were so unique!

Sullivan: I liked how all the games were unique and fun.

 Week of December 4th

* Swim to Survive parent permission slips to be signed and returned ASAP please

* We have also been invited to CCHS next week to see the play Aladdin.  There will be permission forms coming home for this as well at some point this week.  

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Monday: Spelling duotangs come home.  Word list and assignment #6 due Friday.

- New Reading Records were handed out today these will be primarily completed in class but if your child is away they will need to get caught up.  These are due back (with a parent signature please) next Thursday December 14th.  

Tuesday: * Swim to Survive parent permission slips

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday (full day):  Spelling assignment due and test in the morning.

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Coming up next week

• Wednesday - all day field trip to the Outdoor Learning Center, then Christmas concert in the evening. (students to arrive by 6:15 and to be in our classroom)
• Thursday - Play at CCHS

 Week of Nov. 27

* Book orders have shipped so you can expect these to come home likely early next week :)   Thank you to everyone that has ordered.

Monday: Math weekly comes home

Tuesday:  A small shoe box (or other similar sized box with a lid or top that opens - like an Amazon box) will be needed for science classes starting next week.  Please take a look around at home for your child to bring in.   

Wednesday:

Thursday:  Grandpal meeting in the morning.  We'll get a chance to meet, play games and spend time with our Grandpal volunteers that we will be writing tho this year in class!    

Students are asked to please bring one or two small games that they enjoy to play with their Grandpal.  

Friday (half day):  Math weekly # 5 due back completed

Week of  November 20th

Last chance for Book orders - I will be sending in our classroom orders on Tuesday.  Thank you for everyone that has made an order!  These usually arrive at the school in about 2 weeks from the order date.

Monday: Spelling #5 - practice and homework comes home

Tuesday:  Science - Waste in our World unit test

Wednesday:  Math - timed multiplication facts #1.   We will be completing similar pages a few times this year.  Students are graded based on the combination of accuracy and speed on these recall facts.  

Thursday:

Friday (full day): Spelling test and homework due

** Earned Flashlight Friday celebration :)   

There's been so much hard work happening in our class with  our Science unit test and timed math facts that we're going to celebrate this Friday with a PJ day and Flashlight Friday combo.  Students can bring one comfort items (this might be a pillow, blanket, stuffy or hot drink) and wear their PJs.  Please also make sure they are stocked up with some books for reading and a flashlight since we'll have the lights turned off.

Science - we will be starting our new unit Light and Shadows soon.  Students will need a small shoe box (or similar sized Amazon box) with a lid that can open for this unit.  

We had a great time learning some new French vocabulary (and showing off our counting to ten skills) with Mme. Gamache's  grade 8 French class on Tuesday :)

Here is some of the feedback our class shared afterwards:

• It was fun but also we learned
• I found a connection to some of the grade 8s since we liked the same game
• The grade 8s were fun leaders and the games were fun too
• I learned some new colours (more than ones I already knew)
• I liked the different ideas
• The leaders were funny
• The leaders were kind and they helped us when we didn't know
• They said "good job" when we got things right
• They helps us to correct our French mistakes
• The games were unique

There are more pictures in the drive found in Google Classroom if you would like to 

take a look as well!

 Week of Nov. 13

Class book orders - Forms were set home last week.  For us to receive free shipping to the class at least 40$ worth of books need to be ordered.  Thank you to everyone that has already ordered.  

If you order please be sure to use our class code RC198401 and submit your order online before Nov. 22

Monday:  Math weekly #4 goes home and is due back Friday first thing.  

- Science Study guides go home.  The unit test is planned for  next Tuesday, Nov. 21. Students (with parent support) are encouraged to be spending a few minutes each evening studying for their unit test.  We'll be working in class to make some study notes on Google Classroom that fit with the study guide.  

Tuesday:  Mme. Gamache's students have created games and activities to help introduce our next section of French vocabulary.  We're so lucky to get to join these grade 8 leaders to help us become more confident in our own language skills.  

Wednesday: Remembrance day contest items are due (permission forms need to be completed at home ahead of the deadline)

Thursday:

Friday (half day): Math Weekly due

Week of Nov.6

Monday:  No homework assignment - we're taking a break this week but as we are nearing the end of our first Science unit of the year students (with parent support) are encouraged to be spending a few minutes each evening studying for their unit test (planned for Tuesday Nov.21).  We'll be working in class to make some study notes on Google Classroom that fit with the study guide each student will have.  

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday: 9:00 Remembrance day ceremony - if possible, please take a minute this week to discuss the importance and serious nature of our Remembrance day ceremonies.  Poppies are normally available at the school for students but they are welcome to bring their own of course.  

Friday  - No school

Class book orders - I send home classroom book order forms 3-4 times per year and one will be coming home later this week.  Any orders that you place through book orders return coupons to our classroom that I use to add to my classroom library :)

All you do is head online and make your order before the due date (that part is important so it doesn't get missed!) and be sure to use our class code RC198401.  They've brought back shipping to the classroom this year so that orders can be grouped and families don't have to pay for orders to ship directly to your home. 

Books make great stocking stuffers and gifts too - if you ever place an order you don't want your child to receive in the classroom because it's a surprise, please let me know and I can set it aside.  

   Week of Oct. 30

Monday:  Spelling comes home

Tuesday: Halloween - students are invited to wear simple costumes for the day or to change into their costumes after first recess.  Please ensure that no weapons (even plastic) are part of costumes and that students can still comfortably sit in their desks and move around for the day:)

Classroom Halloween activities will happen in the afternoon.  

Wednesday:  

Healthy lunch reminders - please minimize candy coming to school and help remind your child that this should be eaten after putting healthy food in our bellies.  A good rule of thumb is a small handful or 5 small items would be lots for the whole day.  

Thursday:

Friday (half day):  Spelling assignment and test for list #4  

Week of Oct. 23

Parent-teacher-student interviews this week.  These are goal setting meetings so please ensure your child is with you.

** Interview times are 15 minutes - Please be respectful of everyone's time.  Arrive at your beginning time and plan to leave the classroom before the next meeting block.  If the door is still closed and your booked time is about to begin, please knock on the door.  

Monday: Math weekly #3 comes home.   Bus Safety in the morning and Knowledge Keepers visit in the afternoon

Tuesday: 

Wednesday: RR are due completed and signed by parents       

• Interviews 5:00-8:00

Thursday: Math weekly is due      Please wear Purple for Rhett's Awareness month      

• Interviews 4:00-7:00

Friday (no school for students):   

• Interviews 8:30-11:30,    PD afternoon

Interested in knowing more about the new Math or LA curriculum in grade 4 this year?  

Here are a couple of links to an overview for parents:

• English Language Arts & Literature (4-6)
• Math (Gr 4-6)

* It's also important to note that with the new changes that have just started taking place in our curriculum (and especially the jump in expectations in math) you and your child might see more Progressing (Pg) grades on their report cards in January.  This makes our goal setting meetings next week even more important so I hope to see you all with your child! *

   Week of Oct. 16

Parent-teacher-student interviews are happening next week.  You will have received an email by now from the office about how to book your time.  Please be sure that your child can come with you since we will be setting an academic goal and discussing how they are doing this first part of the year.  The booking system closes Friday at 4:00 so please sign up ASAP.

** Interview times are 15 minutes - if you require more time that can be arranged during the evenings (or Friday morning) that I am already here at the school so please let me know if you would like to book a double block for a longer conversation ***

Monday: Spelling #3 comes home for studying and to complete the assignment

Tuesday: New Reading Records start in class - students complete these using a chapter  book that they can read at their level.  These will be due Oct.25th.

Wednesday:

Thursday: We've be working on syllable counting and rhymes for a couple of weeks now to help us build our own limerick.  Student good copies should be completed by Friday.  

Friday (full day): Spelling assignment #3 is due and the test will take place in the morning.

 

With our mold farming lab the last few weeks here are a few of our observations and thoughts.

Kael: The most fun part was the observation (looking at the things)

Alok: The rice didn't grow mold

AJ: Seaweed did not grow mold either

Sullivan: My bread didn't grow mold

Tora: mold seemed to grow better in a smaller airspace (bag)

Aleah: It's pretty gross watching it mold.

Charlie - the store bought cookie grew no mold.

Will: I was surprised my French fry or chip didn't grow mold.

   Week of Oct. 10th

I hope that you all had a family, food and outdoor filled long weekend!  I was very thankful for the wonderful weather and chance to be outside in the sunshine!

Monday Thanksgiving - no school

Tuesday: Math weekly comes home.  We'll be working on creating some poems this week.  Ask your child about the rhyme pattern and syllables needed for a limerick poem.  This style of poem has 5 lines with lines 1,2,5 having a final word that rhymes (and 8 syllables each) and lines 3+4 having a final word that rhymes (and 6 syllables each).   

Can you create one at home about a favorite stuffy or pet?

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday (half day): Math weekly #2 is due

Goal setting - with Parent-teacher-student interviews coming Oct. 25,26,27 you should be receiving instructions soon from the office bout how to set up your interview time.  Please let me know, or call the office, if you would like more than the standard 15 minute block to discuss your child's progress or address questions, otherwise to respect everyone's time please be sure to arrive promptly and leave on time.  

In class we will begin reflecting and thinking about our celebrations and challenges in grade 4 so far to look towards building our first goal of the year.  You'll be able to see these in your child's Google Classroom as we work on them.  

 Community Cleanup and activities with Mr.Kelly from our Outdoor Learning Center!

 Who wears hardhats at the Canmore Recycling facility?  We all do!

Ask your child about the bailing machine that compacts plastic, paper and metal into big cubes or ask them if you are allowed to put pizza boxes in the food compost bins (and why?)

  Week of Oct. 3

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Canmore recycling center field trip

Wednesday: Dibels reading comprehension assessment will be completed in class.  Students will also be reading 1:1 with my over the next week to assess their fluency.   

Thursday:  Reading Records (RR) are due - they should be handed in, with a parent signature on them, in the morning.  Although our RRs are mainly completed in class I ask parents to sign these assignments so that you are aware of the level of detail your child is able to give related to their own reading choices, as well as grade level expectations.  

Reading at home, and talking about what is being read, is STRONGLY encouraged on a daily basis.

Friday (full day): Spelling test and assignment #2 are due      

- Afternoon community cleanup and activities with Mr. Braden Kelly from the Outdoor Learning Center

 This week we have been discussing the importance of Truth and Reconciliation in advance of the Sept. 30th date.  Today we designed our own mini orange shirts to display in our classroom window.  Please take a look the next time you are near LGMS.  

 Week of Sept 25

Truth and Reconciliation Day is September 30 - this week we will be having some honest discussions, reading some books and thinking about some difficult topics including touching on residential schools and why our knowledge and understanding of Canada's history are so important.  These can be heavy topics but we will be working through them together.  If you feel you are also able to talk about this with your child to help support the importance of this national day of remembering, please do.  If you have questions, please reach out.  

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Monday: Coming home tonight is the second of the two type of homework we will be doing in grade 4 - this is called Math Weekly and is made of 5 questions related to number understanding.  Students are welcome to complete this with family support and they can use any strategy to get their answer (calculators are not a strategy though).  

 In the classroom we have a "Muy Importante" booklet filled with tools that can help us in math.  You can find an online version on my website on the Math tab if it will be helpful for you and your child at home.

• Science request - we are learning about decomposing and we'll be watching mold grow on different items in our classroom for science.  Your child signed up to bring a small amount (think spoonful or small slice) of an item they thought you would have at home.  Please put it in a Ziploc bag (if you don't have one I will have some in the class) and send it in for Tuesday.  THANK YOU!

Tuesday:  Guest presenters from the high school will be here for a short presentation about recycling

Wednesday: Francis Cooke Landfill field trip (10:00-12:15) I have one lovely Nana joining us, if any other family members with RCMP checks on file would like to come too, please let me know.

Thursday:

Friday (full day): 

• Wear an orange shirt - in support of Truth and Reconciliation this weekend everyone is being asked to wear an orange shirt if at all possible.  We'll also be hanging out own orange shirts in the classroom window if you are able to walk past to see them.  
• Math weekly assignment is due handed in first block (but it can be handed in any time during the week once it is finished)

 Week of Sept. 18

Monday: 2 very important items will be coming home in your child's agenda tonight

 -1- Spelling duotangs.  In school everyone has completed a pre-test of their words.  They have the correct spelling of their words glued in and their homework this week is to study for their test Friday AND to complete the brain activity  homework assignment on the List 1 Assignment 1 white page in their duotang.  

-2- Field trip forms - Your child will be bringing home 2 field trip permission forms.  They require your child's name, the date and a parent signature on each page.   Please return these completed by this Thursday. 

* We are looking for parent volunteers to join us during each activity.  Volunteers require an RCMP check on file at the school.  Please let me know if you are interested :)

Tuesday:  Start sending in your Twoonies  or other change for Terry for our Terry Fox Run Friday.  Additional donations can be made online from our LGMS website or at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/31301

Wednesday:

Thursday:  Field trip forms due back please

Friday (half day):  Spelling assignment due first thing in the morning when we complete our spelling test

Terry Fox Run - please help your child to be prepared by talking to them about this activity and sending them with appropriate footwear and clothing to run, jog or walk quickly in a safe and respectful manner when we participate with our House Team - Grotto.

  Week of  Sept.11

Please remember to update and submit all of your online documents through parent portal.  With Terry Fox coming up and field trips starting soon all students need to have walking permission forms completed to be able to join us off school grounds.  

Monday:  We did our first quick write of the school year.  Ask your child what a quick write is and how it went for them :)

Tuesday: Spelling word leveling test   - We will have 3 levels of spelling words this year.  From common word families up to multi syllable, less common words. Based on the initial test students will start in a level but they may move up or down depending on need.  I may change their level, or you as parents, or your child themselves may request to change a level.  

Next week we will begin our weekly homework with spelling.  Your child will bring their words home to study and have a short brain assignment to complete as well.  

Photo packages come home :)

Wednesday:

Thursday:  LGMS Open House 6:30-7:30  Please plan to join us with your child if possible.  

Friday (full day):

  Week of Sept 5

I hope that everyone had a lovely long weekend despite some of the rain and smoke.  Welcome back to our second week :)

Please remember that at the end of each day of school we complete our agendas so that you can always stay aware of upcoming events, get some insight into something we did in class, and stay aware of due dates.  Please take a look at your child's agenda each evening and add your initials to the date.

Monday: no school

Tuesday: Please help your child to choose a book at their level from home to keep at school for reading time  if you haven't already done that.  

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday (full day): Ms. Gleig will be with the class on Friday

Welcome back to school everyone!  

This site is where I will post weekly updates for our class, pictures and there are also great resources to help families and students to practice and build their skills both at home and at school.  Please check back each Monday evening to see what's coming this week and check your child's agenda daily for updates and important notes.  

Week of: Aug 28

Monday:  Classes start! Agendas go home for the first time.  Parents - please initial these each evening so that I know you are aware of important items.  

Tuesday:  Please have your child bring one or two books for reading in the classroom.  Daily reading (DEAR time) will begin being part of our daily routine.  

Wednesday:

Thursday:  Photo day!  Grade 4 pictures for this year will be taken.  Please send your child wearing the clothes that you would like to see them in :)

Friday: School wide assembly and the end of our first week :)

 

   Week of June 26   - the final week of grade four!😯   

June 4B event calendar 

Monday:  PM-  Knowledge keeper nature walk

Tuesday:   Full locker cleaning is happening.  Please be sure your child has a reusable bag to help with extra items or supplies that need to get home.  

Wednesday:     Cave and Basin field trip 9:45-2:30     A HUGE Thank You to the wonderful volunteers joining us for our final field trip of the year.  

Please be sure your child has good footwear for walking, lots of water and a bag lunch.  Please also keep an eye on the weather and send them dressed with appropriate layers since most of our day will be outside.  

Thursday:     Picnic movie:  Bridge to Terabithia    

Students are invited to bring a 'picnic" blanket and a special drink and snacks for our movie afternoon.

Friday: 10:30 Awards ceremony.  

Summer Vacation dismissal at 12:00 - Thank you for the wonderful year!

  

 

  Week of June 19     

June 4B event calendar (will continue to be updated as new events are added so please check often)  

Volunteers needed

I am looking for:

• 1 volunteer that would like to join us Thursday morning (10:20-12:20) - we will be near the school doing some outdoor activities and compass work with our Outdoor Learning teacher Ms.J Tweedle 
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• 1 more volunteer for Wednesday, June 28th (Banff - Cave and Basin) 

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Monday: Music Monday - name that tune :)

Final math weekly assignment comes home

Tuesday:   Twin Tuesday - I'll be wearing my Smart Cookie t-shirt (it's black) if any students want to make their own cookie drawing and twin with me tomorrow:)

    Final Timed Multiplication facts quiz

Wednesday:  National Indigenous Peoples Day - wear orange

Thursday: PJ day         

    10:20-12:20 - Outdoor learning activities off campus with Ms.Jen Tweedle  

    * Students should be wearing pants and shoes (as well as layers or other appropriate clothing              depending on the weather) since they will be moving through an area of brush and trees

Friday (full day): Film day - name the movie clips

Final Math Weekly assignment is due

*** School items should start to come home this week as we begin to clear out desks and lockers.  Please be sure your child has a spare reusable bad to help them to pack items home as needed ***

Next Week is our Final Spirit week of the year.  

These fun activities were created by our Leadership students!

Day	Activity
Monday Music day	Name that tune - 5 songs played on PA in the morning
Tuesday Twin day	Wear matching outfits with your twin(s)
Wednesday National Indigenous Peoples Day	Wear Orange
Thursday Pajama day	Wear pajamas to school and bring a blanket and stuffy
Friday Film day	Name that movie - 5 movie clips will be played on PA in the morning

 

   Week of June 12       

June 4B event calendar (will continue to be updated as new events are added so please check often)  

Volunteers needed please!

I am looking for:

• 3 more volunteers for this Wednesday, June 14 (Bow Valley provincial park - Plants field trip) 
• 1 more volunteer for Wednesday, June 28th (Banff - Cave and Basin) 

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Monday:   Spelling #15 goes home

- students are asked to bring a clean, fist sized rock for Thursday

Tuesday:   2:20 Library Summer programming visit

Wednesday:     Bow Valley Park - Plants field trip   8:45-3:00  

Students (and volunteers) will need good walking shoes and a backpack with LOTS to drink (there is no water where we are going) and a bag lunch.  

*** Please check the weather and send layers that make sense for the day.  There is limited shade and no shelter where we will be.  Toilets are outhouses.  Bug spray and sunblock, hats.  

With the weather forecast right now it looks like rain jackets  and possibly rain pants could also be helpful 

Thursday:     

- rock needed for art

Friday (half day):     Spelling test and assignment due

   Week of June 5th      

June 4B event calendar (will continue to be updated as new events are added so please check often)  

I am still desperately in need of at least 3 volunteers for each upcoming field trip - 

• Next Wednesday, June 14 (Bow Valley provincial park - Plants field trip) This is an outside all day trip and students are divided into groups with an adult leader for the day.  Our day includes plant identification, a little hike, and games in the Middle Lake area. Come play outside with us!
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• Wednesday, June 28th (Banff - Cave and Basin) 

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Monday:   Math weekly #14 goes home

Tuesday:   

Wednesday:  Final library day - all books returned please

• PM - Knowledge Keeper visit   

Thursday:     

Friday (full day):     Math weekly #14 due

* Flashlight Friday - students are invited to bring one comfort item and a special drink to enjoy.  They should also bring a flashlight and reading books from home (and because this is our final one of the year they can also bring items like a colouring book, word searches or dot-to-dots).  

 

   Week of May 30       

June 4B event calendar (will continue to be updated as new events are added so please check often)  

Volunteers needed please!  The end of the year gets very busy with lots of awesome outings.  During these times we also need extra support to help students to be able to work in smaller groups with an adult leader.  

I am looking for:

• 4 volunteers for Wednesday, June 14 (Bow Valley provincial park - Plants field trip) a
• 4-5  volunteers for Wednesday, June 28th (Banff - Cave and Basin) 

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Monday:   no school - staff Professional Development day

Tuesday:    no weekly homework assignment 

- students are asked to bring a card game or board game that they enjoy so they can play it with their Grandpal on Thursday

Wednesday:     Please have a clean tin can for Science at school by Wednesday

6:00 LGMS fundraiser movie night!

Thursday:     

- French final project -Les vêtements due

10:30 Grandpal wrap up event (board games needed - please label with your name)

Friday (half day):     

 - Social - Indigenous stories project due (in Google Classroom)

no weekly homework due

Dear Parents:

The grade ⅞ leadership class is planning a movie night for students in grades 4-6 with all proceeds being donated to the Calgary Homeless Foundation. 

Date: Wednesday, May 31

Time: Doors open at 6:00 and movies starts at 6:15 (102 minutes)

Location: LGMS Gym

Cost: $5.00

Concession: popcorn, chips, pop and juice

Movie: Puss and Boots: The Last Wish

We hope to see your child there not only for a fun evening, but also to raise money for a worthy cause. They can bring a blanket or sleeping bag to sit on and comfy pajamas.

We will need 6-8 supervisors to be in the gym during the movie. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact sonja.howatt@crps.ca. The concession, set up and clean up will be done by the leadership students. 

Best regards,

Sonja Howatt 

Grade 8 Leadership Teacher

 June 4B event calendar (will continue to be updated as new events are added so please check often)  

Volunteers needed please!  The end of the year gets very busy with lots of awesome outings.  During these times we also need extra support to help students to be able to work in smaller groups with an adult leader.  

I am looking for:

• 4 volunteers for Wednesday, June 14 (Bow Valley provincial park - Plants field trip) 
• 4-5  volunteers for Wednesday, June 28th (Banff - Cave and Basin) 

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 Week of May 23   

Monday:   no school

Tuesday:    Spelling #13 comes home

* A big thank you to everyone that has returned field trip forms already.  If you have not gotten around to this please try to get these completed and returned for tomorrow.  

Wednesday:     

Thursday:     Clean, dry tin can needed for Science soon (we will be planting in these - please make sure they aren't sharp and if you have one extra that you can share that's always appreciated)     

Friday (full day):     Spelling #13 test and assignment due in the morning

10:30 - Arts Place - ceramic making   

1:30 - Legend story sharing with Ms.Breen's and Mme.Carly's class

** No school for students Monday May 29th - this is a professional development day for all CRPS staff

  Week of  May 15         

There have been a number of assignments not being completed by due dates recently.  I know that spring and the change in season can be a difficult time for all of us to remember to stay focused on the everyday expectations of school or work, but please take a few minutes to talk with your child about responsibility. 

What does that look like for a student and for your child specifically?  

Who/what is impacted when they don't complete their work on time?  

Monday:        

Math weekly assignments come home.  These are due completed Friday morning.  

Permission forms for Arts Place coming home.  Please return ASAP.  We will be looking for 2 volunteers to join us (unfortunately you don't get to make ceramics, but we could use your help!)

Tuesday:     Patterns in math - for marks page

Wednesday:     Rube Goldberg devices completed and marked today

Thursday:     Rube Goldberg devices are completed - please help to arrange pick up of your child's machine if needed     

Friday (full day):   

Math weekly due

* Please have Arts Place permission forms returned

In the afternoon we are excited to host the CCHS band who will be presenting for our gr.4-6 classes!

 The first day of pictures and Rube Goldberg pictures are available to see from Google Classroom.  Take a look and be sure to ask your child how their building is going!

 Week of  May 8

Rube Goldberg devices are being built this week!  Students will have a total of 5 blocks of time (so we will be finishing next week).  

You should have been collected recycled items for the last couple of weeks and tonight is the time to make use of them.  Your child should come home with their list of items they expect to need for their build.  These items (plus other supplies you might have collected) need to come to school Tuesday for us to begin building :)       

Regular school items like paperclips, string and paper can be accessed in the classroom.

Monday:    Spelling comes home - list and assignment #12 due Friday am      

Tuesday:    

Park Patrol Event - we will be joining a live stream event put on by Parks Canada in the morning :)  Take a look at this link if you'd like to see some of the past, great presentations Parks has made accessible to everyone: Mountain Parks Peak Discovery

Rube Goldberg device building 

Wednesday:     Rube Goldberg device building 

Thursday:          Rube Goldberg device building 

Friday ( full day):        

Spelling assignment due and test in the morning

LGMS talent show in the afternoon :)

  Week of  May 1  

A big thank you to Ms.Julie who came in Monday morning to talk to us all about Money - where it comes from, what we use it for, how we save it (and why).  Making good decisions with money starts anytime and understanding how it works is the first and most important step!

Monday:        No weekly homework this week - enjoy the sunshine after school :)  

Tuesday:    

Wednesday:     May 3rd is Hats on for Mental Health - wear a hat all day to show your support and understanding for the importance of Mental Health

Thursday:   May the 4th be with you!  Wear your Star Wars shirts, hats or simple costumes :)       

Legend good copies to be completed and handed in on Google Classroom.

Friday (half day):   

Science info:  It's time for everyone to start collecting supplies for Rube Goldberg projects which we will begin planning and creating NEXT WEEK - things like shoe boxes and cereal boxes, balloons, paper towel rolls, string,  small containers like yogurt...  Please keep a bag of items at home and before we begin building they can come to the school.

 A Rube Goldberg device is one that uses a series of steps to complete a simple task like popping a balloon, ringing a bell... and it's also our final project for our Building Things unit which is coming soon. 

 Swim to Survive final class - done wearing clothes the whole time!

   Week of  April 24 :        

** For our final swim to survive class this week students need to bring both a swimsuit, as well as a simple set of clothes that they will wear over their suit to jump in the pool with (examples would be something like leggings or sweat pants and a t-shirt). Don't forget to send a plastic bag for these wet clothes too **

Monday:     Math weekly comes home.  

* Students each need a popcan (or other tin or cardboard cylinder like a Pringles container) for science Tuesday when we will be building popcan dragsters.

Tuesday:  Last time for Swimming in the afternoon - towels, swimwear and a set of clothes to wear in the pool in a separate bag are needed

Science lab - popcan dragsters

Wednesday:       

Thursday:       Legend rough copies to be completed by the end of the day today.  (Planning on these were done before spring break)

Division for marks

Friday (half day):   Math weekly is due  

Science info:  It's time for everyone to start collecting supplies for Rube Goldberg projects which we will be creating next month  - things like shoe boxes and cereal boxes, balloons, paper towel rolls, string,  small containers like yogurt...  Please keep a bag of items at home and before we begin building they can come to the school.

 A Rube Goldberg device is one that uses a series of steps to complete a simple task like popping a balloon, ringing a bell... and it's also our final project for our Building Things unit which is coming soon. 

 

 Week of  April 17th  :        

We are looking for positive, helpful student ambassadors to help direct families and answer questions Thursday night  (6:00-7:00) during our LGMS open house.  We've talked about this in the classroom, please talk with your child at home too about if they would like to join us to represent our LGMS family.  If you have any questions, or if your child is interested and you give them permission to help out during the evening, please let me know.

Monday:     

Spelling comes home

Student slides - Advice to Grade 3s due in Google Classroom

Tuesday:  Swimming in the afternoon - towels and swimwear in a separate bag are needed

Wednesday:       

Thursday:    Grand pals letters due    Grade 3s join us in the afternoon to visit LGMS

LGMS open house 6:00-7:00 - time for new families to visit and learn a little about out great school.  All student ambassadors to attend.   

Friday (full day):    

Spelling assignment #11 is due in the morning when we do the test

Social Provincial Parks Project (begun before spring break) due for presenting

 

  Week of  March 27 :        

We had a wonderful day at our winter carnival last Friday.  Take a look in your child's Google Classroom under Classwork - Photos 2022-23 to see the folder of all the pictures as well as other photos from our year.  This is always available to you and your child to access in this way.  

Monday:     No weekly homework assignment this week

Tuesday:  Swimming in the afternoon - towels and swimwear in a separate bag are needed

Wednesday:       

Thursday:      Locker clean outs for Spring break - all items that are not school supplies should be coming home (extra clothing, food containers, completed projects...)

Friday (full day):    We will be away from the school at the Outdoor Learning Center in Kananaskis all day.  Students will need to be dressed to be outside for the full day with appropriate footwear and layers, as well as a bag lunch with snacks and drinks.  

Dismissal at 3:20 for Spring Break.  

Have a great time everyone and see you all back in school April 17th.  

 Week of  March 20th  :        

Monday:     Math weekly comes home

Please return portfolios this week when you have had a chance to look through them

Tuesday:  Swimming in the afternoon - towels and swimwear in a separate bag are needed

 * Quebec trip fundraiser Bake Sale at lunch

Wednesday:       Social resources projects (model and completed information) ready to present

 * Quebec trip fundraiser Bake Sale at lunch

Thursday:       Reusable mug (labelled with your child's name) is needed at school for our Winter Carnival Friday

Friday (full day):     Math weekly due

Everyone is strongly encouraged to dress up!  Clothing:  jeans, plaid shirt and a scarf around the waist fir our lumberjack/Canaval D'Hiver theme

Carnaval D'hiver/ Winter Carnival afternoon! 

We will be outside all afternoon March 24th participating in fun winter themed events.  Students are asked to dress for the weather and bring along a reusable mug for hot chocolate :)  Clothes that fit the Canaval/lumberjack theme are strongly encouraged for the day - jeans, plaid shirts and a scarf tied around the waist.

** I  are looking for at least one  amazing parent volunteer to help run the station that our class is responsible for (which is braiding).  

It will take place in our classroom (so you won't be moving around with us to different stations).  No braiding experience is necessary though it would be helpful.   You'll mostly be cutting yarn into lengths and hanging out with the different classes as they come through.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you could help out.