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

   Week of September 2

Just a reminder that now that our agendas have arrived, please check your child's daily for any important notes or items being sent home.  Once you have done that, please initial that date in their agenda to help me to know that you are aware of upcoming and important items.

Monday: No school - happy long weekend!

Tuesday:   As we continue to work on classroom and school expectations, building connections and relationships and begin learning together, please check in with your child about what is happening in class and have them share a star (positive thing) that they learned or experienced.  

Wednesday: We will be starting with our Chromebooks, getting signed in and set up, this week.  

Please take a minute to read over the information about technology that I sent home last week (the bright pink page about our classroom) to help you to access your child's Google Classroom, and also talk to your child about positive and safe online behaviours at school.  

Thursday: Photo day - Grade 5 pictures will be taken during the morning

Friday (full day):  

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Technology:

First - don’t worry! If you haven’t been using chromebooks or any of the Google apps your child will soon become an expert and be able to help you!  You don’t need a separate chromebook.  For your child to work on assignments at home (from any computer) here are the steps to follow:

-1-  Download the free web browser Chrome. 

-2- Have your child sign in to the browser.  To do this click “sign in”  or press on the person outline in the top right corner of the web browser.  Then use their Canadian Rockies full email address 

(Ex:  xyz1234@edu.crps.ca) and password (we’ll tape this into the back of agendas). * This part can be tricky for kids because school chromebooks automatically add the @edu.crps.ca *    

-3- Once they are signed in your computer screen will look like theirs does at school so they (or you) can access the same bookmarks and apps, like Google Classroom and my classroom website, that we will be using during school.   

Online assignments will be available in Google Classroom. If your child is away for illness or appointments, please check there first for any work that they can be completing.   

We will be working together to develop online skills including digital citizenship. As the year progresses we will be making more use of our Chromebooks and technology.   At home, please be sure to look closely at the technology usage agreement in your parent packages and talk with your child about responsible use of technology.  

 Welcome to our grade 5 class at LGMS!

I look forward to a year of learning and growing with your child!  Thank you so much to everyone that stopped in this morning to say hello.  I hope that you all hear great things tonight at home.  We had a wonderful day together.

This site is a spot where you can find updates on assignments to complete or upcoming tests, as well as shared pictures of activities we have done in class.  Updates will usually be posted Friday evening for the next week.  

In case you haven't seen it yet, here are two letters of introduction for our class this year. (Hard copies will come home with your child as soon as we have agendas delivered).  

Mrs. B's Smart Cookies - class information and my contact info.

Ms. Faith Fletcher's intro. letter Ms. Fletcher comes to us from the U of L Education program where she is in her final year.  We are lucky to have her joining us as a teacher in our classroom until the end of December.