Mrs.B's Smart Cookies
Week of June 1
Monday: Spelling comes home
Social test (flashcards to help with studying have been available in Google Classroom since early last week)
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today. All books need to be returned to the library by June 12th
Friday (half day, dismissal at 12:00): Spelling test and Assignment due
Week of May 25
Monday: There is no homework this week. Please help your child to be ready for their algebra for marks by using the practice pages sent home last week. 5 minutes (or a few questions) per day will be all it takes to help reinforce these skills.
PM - Big Boat activity. Students need to be dressed to be outside for boating, as well as participating in movement challenges on land. Please consider the weather and what your child needs to be comfortable.
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday: Solar Oven activity with gr.2s (8:45-10:15) **Still looking for a volunteer to join us**
Algebra for marks
PM Talent Show
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (half day, dismissal at 12:00): Flashlight Friday - students are invited to wear PJs, bring a comfort item and snack, and have a flashlight for a morning of reading in the dark :) We'll be reading our novel Hatchet, but students should have another book or two in case they finish.
Week of May 19
Thank you everyone for getting our last permission forms filled in! As the end of the year approaches, it's also when we start thinking about the next school year. If you have any questions or concerns related to grade 6, please let me know.
Monday: No school - Happy May long weekend :)
Tuesday: Math Weekly comes home
Wednesday:
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (full day): Math weekly # 12 due
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A note from our LGMS library:
Calling All Book Lovers!Support the LGMS Library & Adventure Club
Is your bookshelf overflowing? The Adventure Club is gearing up to host its first-ever Book Sale this June, and we need your help to make it a success!
We are currently seeking donations of books in good condition that are ready for a new home. Whether you are spring cleaning or simply making room for new favourites, your generosity helps us grow.
Where Does the Money Go?Proceeds from the sale will be split to support two great causes:
The LGMS Library: To replenish and expand our book collection for all students.
The Adventure Club: To fund upcoming excursions and activities.
How to DonatePlease drop off your gently used books at the front office or directly at the library. We are especially looking for recent titles, manga, and popular graphic novels!
Thank you for helping our students grow—both in their reading and their adventures. Let’s turn your old stories into new adventures!
Week of May 11
Monday: Spelling comes home
We'll be starting Algebra in math. Keep on the lookout for extra practice making its way home.
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday: Spelling test and Assignment due
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (no school for students): teacher professional learning day
I hope you all had a Happy Mother's Day
Week of May 4 ** Please see email about final permission forms for the year **
LGMS is participating in a Move your Mood Challenge this week. Daily movement challenges and thematic clothes earn classes in our school points.
Help your child to join in by checking out the daily challenges
Monday: Math Weekly comes home
Challenge ~ Move your body - wear: retro 80's workout or sports jerseys
Tuesday:
Challenge ~ Fuel your body - wear: food related clothing
Wednesday:
Challenge ~ Practice Mindfulness - wear: flowers, peace symbols...
Thursday: Ratios - for marks
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Challenge ~ Expand your mind - wear: future career clothes
Friday (full day): Math weekly # 11 due
Challenge ~ Build Assets - wear: superhero/ Positive message shirts
Week of April 27
This week in Math we will be working on adding and subtracting fractions (with common denominators). Extra practice will also be coming home. The for marks for this is planned for Thursday morning.
Our Solar oven collaboration day with the grade 2s was initially planned for this week but will take place later in May instead. I'll update you on the date when it is confirmed (and I'll be looking for a couple of volunteers)
Monday: Spelling #11 comes home
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
- Add and subtract fractions for marks
PM - Grade 4s are coming to visit! We'll be spending the afternoon with them talking about and exploring LGMS
Friday (half day, dismissal at 12:00): Spelling test and Assignment due.
All social - Hierarchy Projects are due
Week of April 20
Monday: Math Weekly comes home
-band presentation period 3
* gymnastics afternoon
Tuesday: Science - Matter test
Wednesday:
* final gymnastics afternoon
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
LGMS Open House 6:00-7:00 - a special thank you to our student ambassador volunteers :)
Friday (full day): Math weekly # 10 due
- Fractions for marks (improper and mixed fractions)
Week of April 13
** After spending a long time the first part of the school year on the basics necessary for math understanding, we will be moving more quickly through a number of short units this last part of the year. Many outcomes will be practiced for only a week or two. More practice then there will be time in class to complete will be given and students are encouraged to use these pages to practice at home too.
Monday: Spelling comes home
* Gymnastics in the afternoon - students need to be wearing appropriate clothing, have their hair tied back and be prepared to be barefoot and participating safely in all aspects of this program *
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
* Gymnastics in the afternoon - students need to be wearing appropriate clothing, have their hair tied back and be prepared to be barefoot and participating safely in all aspects of this program *
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (half day, dismissal at 12:00): Spelling test and Assignment due
Week of March 23
We will be finishing up our measurement and area unit this week with the for marks planned for Thursday. Please check in with your child about converting between units (Ex: how many cm is 65mm?) and finding the perimeter (add all the sides together) and area (multiply the length by the height) of squares and rectangles
Monday: No homework this week - we will restart this routine after spring break
Tuesday: A small glass or plastic jar or bottle is requested for science
Wednesday: Troll Falls all day field trip - we will be leaving in the morning for this full day trip. Students will need a bag lunch and plenty to drink. Good boots for walking that have some waterproofing and appropriate clothing layers (warm socks, toques and buffs, gloves or mitts and waterproof outer layers). There is very limited cell reception and no places to go inside during this trip so please be sure your child is well rested and healthy to join us.
Thursday: Measurement for marks
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (full day): Fairytale stories should be completed
Week of March 16
Parent-teacher-student interviews take place this week and will center around your child's goal setting for the final part of grade five. Please arrive on time and be mindful of the appointment times of others. Student displays are also up in the library (please take a look then plan to take your child's project home).
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Monday: Math Weekly comes home
Knowledge Keeper's visit
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Parent-teacher-student interviews 5-8
Thursday: Parent-teacher-student interviews 4-87
Math weekly assignments are due
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday - no school for students Parent-teacher-student interviews 8:30-11:30
Week of March 9-13
We are finishing our division unit this week and will be moving into area next week (so students will get another chance to practice those very important multiplication skills!)
Thanks to everyone that reached out about joining our Troll Falls field trip on the 25. We will also need some volunteers comfortable with water and boats for May 27th when we will be heading out in Outdoor Learning Center "big boats" (over-sized canoes)
9:00 Monday - Booking for Parent-teacher-student interviews is open (instructions were sent by email from LGMS on Friday for accessing this). Students are the main part of these interviews, please ensure your child can join us during the time that you book. Interviews will be Mar.18 5:00-8:00, Mar.19 4:00-7:00 and Mar.20 8:30-11:30
If you are unable to join us, please let me know and I'll be sure to send your child's portfolio home with them instead.
Monday: Spelling #9 comes home
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday: Division for marks
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (full day ): Spelling test and Assignment due.
Next week - parent-teacher-student interviews Wednesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Friday morning.
Week of March 2
We are continuing to work on division (up to 4 digits divided by 1 digit with remainders) in class this week. Students need strong multiplication facts skills and repeated practice to reinforce the steps. A few minutes of practice at home as part of your daily homework schedule would be very useful to help your child to gain confidence and consistency.
Monday: Math Weekly #8 comes home
Tuesday: Persuasive (Pink shirt) presentations
Wednesday:
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (half day, dismissal at 12:00): Math weekly # 8 due
Our next Outdoor Learning field trip March 25th will be a full day of hiking, along with some time spent watching the eagle migration near Troll Falls. We will require 4 parent volunteers able to hike with us for the full day.
**Please let me know as soon as possible if you can join us so that we can make this trip happen **
Week of February 23
We will be moving into our division unit in Math. In grade 5 we will be working mainly on 3 by 1 digit division with remainders. Knowing the multiplication facts up to at least 9 times 9 remains one of the most important skills to be successful at both bigger multiplication and division. Practice at home to increase speed is highly recommended.
Monday: Spelling #8 comes home
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (full day ): Persuasive writing projects should be ready for presenting.
Spelling test #8 and Assignment due
Next week on Tuesday, March 3 we will have a lock down practice at our school. Please ask your child to tell you what the expectations for a lock down are and why we do them. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Week of February 9-13
Our Space using projects are displayed in our library now. If you are in LGMS for any reason, please take a look or check out the pictures I took for you below.
Monday: Math Weekly comes home
Knowledge Keepers - classroom visit
Tuesday: Space test
Wednesday:
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Pride club Bake sale fund raiser $2 treats (proceeds to Hope for Kids which was created to lend a helping hand to families in the Bow Valley that have a child with a chronic health condition)
Friday (half day, dismissal at 12:00): Math weekly # 7 due
Week of Feb. 2
Monday: Spelling #7 comes home
Tuesday: Space presentations begin today.
Wednesday: Gr. 2 collaboration - building bundle bows We will be heading up to ERS for the afternoon to work in groups with a grade 2 class. It would be great to have a couple of parent join us for this fun afternoon. (1:15 - 3:00). Please let me know if you are interested in joining us :)
Thursday: Multiplication for marks
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (full day ): Spelling test and Assignment #7 due
Week of January 26
Monday: Math Weekly #6 comes home
All Space brochures should already be completed for Science. 3D artifacts are due by the end of this week and will be displayed in the library after being presented next week.
Tuesday:
Portfolios come home - please take time to look through them with your child before report cards come out on Friday.
Wednesday: No more skiing, but thank you so very much to all of our parent volunteers these last 3 weeks. We do however have special guests from the Canmore Eagles coming to join us after lunch!
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (dismissal at 12:00): Math weekly # 6 due
Report Cards are available online
Coming up on Feb 4th in the afternoon - we will be heading up to ERS to work with a grade 2 buddy class. We will be trying a new skill - building bundle bows.
We need at least 2 parents to come and join us for this fun afternoon. Please send me an email if you can join us (1:30-3:00).
Week of January 19
We are continuing multiplication (with two digits on the bottom) this week and plan to be near the end of that unit the end of next week. You'll start seeing small multiplication strips coming home that we are doing most days for practice. Students in grade 5 should be able to complete those strips of 20 questions within 2 minutes. (basic facts are a grade 3/4 outcome). If you need some more resources for helping your child to practice at home, please check out the Math section of my website.
Monday: Spelling #6 comes home
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Norquay ski trip - we leave by 9:00 and should be back at the school for 3:00.
Students require their gear (skis and boards can't be sent on the school bus, please drop these at the school either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning), appropriate Mitts, ski pants, coat, helmet and goggles (if they have them), as well as a bagged lunch, drinks and snacks.
* Students are responsible for staying with their instructor (or adult group leader in the afternoon) and for showing respectful and safe behaviour at all times *
Thursday:
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (full day ): Spelling test and Assignment due
Week of Jan 12
Monday: Math Weekly #5 comes home
PM: Walking to CCHS for a presentation of Mary Poppins
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Norquay ski trip - we leave by 9:00 and should be back at the school for 3:00.
Students require their gear (skis and boards can't be sent on the school bus, please drop these at the school either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning), appropriate Mitts, ski pants, coat, helmet and goggles (if they have them), as well as a bagged lunch, drinks and snacks.
* Students are responsible for staying with their instructor (or adult group leader in the afternoon) and for showing respectful and safe behaviour at all times *
Thursday:
Final day for practicing Reader's theater presentation
*Library - books for renewal or return need to come to school today
Friday (full day): Math weekly # 5 due
Reader's Theater Group presentations
