Week of Sept.29

Monday: Spelling #2 comes home

In math we will continue to work with whole and decimal numbers (reading, ordering, comparing...) this week with our ordering, comparing and rounding for marks planned for Wednesday before starting a short unit on adding and subtracting larger numbers that include decimals.  (Ex: 1345.67 - 872.09)

Tuesday: No school - National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Wednesday:  Ordering, comparing and rounding for marks

Thursday:  

*Library - books for renewal or return  need to come to school today

Friday (half day, dismissal at 12:00):  Spelling test and Assignment #2 due

In preparation for National Truth and Reconciliation day on Tuesday, September 30 we have been sharing stories and gaining understanding around Orange Shirt Day and what it represents.  As part of sharing this message our class has designed their own miniature orange shirts that are now hanging in our classroom window.  Please take a walk beside our school if you are downtown in the next few weeks to take a look.  

 Week of Sept.22

In math this week we will be completing our first "for marks" assignment.  This is the summative assignment after we've been practicing together in class.  This assignment will focus on showing and explaining numbers and their values. Soon after the next one will focus on comparing, ordering and rounding numbers *In class students will often have practice pages longer than they can complete in school hours.  If they need more practice they are encouraged to bring these home (but please make sure they return as well)

In L.A. this week students will continue to practice some reading comprehension and complete their first summative reading comprehension assignment. 

In social studies this week we will be shifting to discussing themes of identity, as well as the meaning and importance of Truth and Reconciliation, in preparation for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tues. Sept. 30th. 

Monday: Math Weekly #2 comes home

Tuesday: 

Wednesday:  Show and understand numbers for marks         

Science climate zones projects should be completed

* Student Senate speeches - any student that wants to put their name forth for Student Senate should have a short speech prepared to present to the class about why they would make a good representative for our class and student voice at LGMS 

Thursday:  

*Library - books for renewal or return  need to come to school today

Friday (full day):  Math weekly #2 due    Orange Shirt Day at LGMS

Week of Sept.15 

Our first outcome in math is all about understanding place value and decimal numbers.  Reading and writing them correctly, ordering and comparing them, showing them in different ways and rounding them.  Did you know that the only time you should say AND when reading a number is when there is a decimal?

For Social Studies this week we will be starting to learn about the types of sources that many social scientists use (primary and secondary sources). We will also be starting our first assignment later in the week.

Monday: Spelling comes home

I hope you and your child have been enjoying the library books that we got to take out.  Reading out loud is a very important part of developing reading skills and comprehension.  Please try to spend some time doing this with your child most nights (and don't forget to ask them questions about the events in their story, information about the characters or connections they have.

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:  *Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today. 

LGMS Open House Thursday from 6:00-7:00 * Please come by with your family, say hello, take a look in our classroom and even peak in your child's locker any time between six and seven.  Ms. Fletcher and I are looking forward to seeing you!

Friday (half day, dismissal at 12:00):  Spelling test and Assignment #1 due

Terry Fox Run - all classes will be doing a loop along the river in the morning.  To help support Terry Fox families can make donations online at https://schools.terryfox.ca/97583 or students can bring in their spare change to the classroom.

 In Math we are currently working on place value, reading and ordering numbers.  To help us to see what decimals represent we spent some time using our ruler and scissors to create tenths, hundredths and thousandths.  Take a look!

Week of Sept. 8

*  If you haven't already, please see the email I sent home about needing volunteers this year.  I have heard from 4 people, but there will be many opportunities (and needs) for volunteers to join us when we go off campus for learning.  So if you are able to join us, please let me know so I can check on your RCMP checks which are required ahead of time.

Monday: Math Weekly homework comes home (students can complete and return this any day this week as long as they are finished and it is turned in first thing Friday morning)

This week in Social Studies we will be finishing our maps, and begin discussing Ancient Civilizations. Students will also be introduced to the social scientists that have helped to build our understanding of Ancient Civilizations.

Tuesday:  - Wind vane building in science

Wednesday:

Thursday:  

*Library - this will be our first library period for students to take out books.  They are welcome to bring these home but should also always have a reading book at their level in the classroom.  Daily reading (out loud and with an adult so that you can have discussions and answer questions is best) is strongly recommended for everyone.  

Friday (full day): Math weekly # 1 due