Week of March 31: 

We have a short outdoor activity 10:25-12:00 (we're making solar ovens with the grade 2s) this Wednesday at ERS.  It would be very helpful to have another parent or two join us to help us to have one adult per group.  If you have any flexibility to join us, please let me know.  THANKS!

Monday: Math Weekly #12 comes home

Class pictures 

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

10:25 - 12:00 Solar ovens at ERS with the grade 2s

*Library - books for renewal or return should be back in the morning

Thursday:

Friday ( half day, dismissal at 12:00):    Math weekly # 12 due   RFTS poster contest items due

As we get closer to the end of grade 5 please be aware that our math start to be shorter outcomes that we spend less time on.  For example, we started area (of squares and rectangles) last week and by the end of this week we will be finishing up this outcome.  It is very important that if your child is not at school that they practice at home to be ready to show their understanding.

 Want to take a look at today's field trip?  Here's a slide show of our activities and the falls.  If you need a closer look, have your child sign into Chrome and go to our Google Classroom :)

Week of March 24: 

Monday: Eagle Migration Field trip - we will be leaving on the bus at 9:15.  It is very important that students are dressed for the weather and have boots for snow/ice and mud as well as mitts, coats and ski pants (or rain pants).  ** The other classes report that the trail is very icy - if you have cleats that your child can use it may be helpful to send them with them ** Lots of drinks, snacks and a good lunch are also important.  We'll be returning to the school near the end of the school day.  

Tuesday: Spelling comes home (if we didn't get time Monday)

Math - Division for marks

Wednesday:

*Library - books for renewal or return should be back in the morning

Thursday: Science - Matter Unit Test

Friday (full day):  Spelling with Assignment #11 due

House Olympics 10:15-12:25

 ** Next Thursday, March 27th,  we will have our Science - Matter unit test.  Here is the study guide to help start preparing.   

In class (starting This Thursday) we will also be working together to make study notes that you can access in Google Classroom so that you can help support your child when they are reviewing and studying.  

Week of March 17:  Parent-Teacher-Student- Interviews are this week.  Please arrive at the beginning of your time and be mindful of everyone's appointments by keeping to our schedule.  

Your child will be talking about their goal for the last part of this year and you'll be invited to bring home their portfolio afterwards to go through with them in more depth.  

Monday: Math Weekly #11 comes home

Tuesday:

Wednesday: PTI 5:00-8:00

*Library - books for renewal or return should be back in the morning

Thursday: PTI 4:00-7:00

Math weekly #11 due

Friday (no school for students): PTI 8:30-11:30

Inside division strategy.  Have you ever heard of this?  It's a shorter version if long division makes you a little overwhelmed!  We've been trying this one in class too.

Follow the link to see it explained - Inside Division Video

Week of March 10

Parent-Teacher-Student interviews are coming soon.  The booking system opens Monday the 10th and closes Monday the 17th.  This is all done online with the information coming directly from LGMS.

Please ensure that the time you choose works for both you AND your child.  Students will be speaking to their goals and progress so they need to be with you. 

* A reminder that interview blocks are 15 minutes.  If you have specific things that you would like to discuss and want more than 15 minutes of time, please let me know the reason in advance so that I can help you to book a double block. *

Monday: Spelling #10

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

*Library - books for renewal or return should be back in the morning

Thursday:

Friday (full day):  Spelling Assignment #10 due

* We are continuing to practice long division (3 or 4 digit numbers divided by single digits).  In grade 5 students are expected to give remainders in their answer (but I have a few students that have been practicing the grade 6 expectations of doing it with decimals instead).  The For Marks for division will likely be next week or quite early the week after.

Coming soon - Our next field trip will be Monday March 24th.  It will be another hike near Troll Falls and will involve some activities around the eagle migration which we'll hope to get to see.  Please watch for the online field trip form coming to you soon, and let me know if you'll be able to join us on this full day outdoor adventure :)

 Bankhead today was great!  

A huge thank you to Mr.Kelly and all of our wonderful parent volunteers!  

As always, if you would like to see any of the photos closer (or there are a couple of short videos) have your child log onto their Google Classroom and go to -Photos- Bankhead.

   Week of March 3

A huge thank you to all of the wonderful parents and grandparents that volunteered and helped out with making our ski days so successful!!!   A secondary thank you to everyone that has already reached out about volunteering to help with one of our hikes this month.  

I know it's not always possible to join us with work schedules, but your involvement is so helpful for our class, and we love having you join us!

Monday:  Math Weekly # 10 comes home

Tuesday:  Grandpal letter's should be completed by the end of the day.  

Hold and Secure drill in the morning.  We'll talk about this at school Monday as well, but if your child tends to get nervous about these drills, please talk a bit at home as well.  

Wednesday:   Bankhead fieldtrip with Mr.Kelly for outdoor learning.  Students need good hiking boots (with the fresh snow Monday we might have snow, slush or mud so please be sure they are waterproof) and appropriate outdoor clothing.  Depending on the weather full ski pants might not be needed, but a water resistant pant layer since we'll be sitting on the ground, should be worn at a minimum.  Students need drinks for the day as well as snacks to supplement the hotdog roast we'll have at lunch.  

** Ms. Reinhart's class went Monday and reported quite a bit of ice on the trail

*Library - books for renewal or return should be back in the morning

Thursday:

Friday ( half day, dismissal at 12:00):  Math weekly # 10 due