In L.A. we have started our new novel and will carry on with a goal of having it finished by Spring Break or before. In Writing we are working on Write Traits and Communicating Skills (these are programs that we will use all year), as well as various exercises in different subject areas (e.g. using the computers to write stories etc). Speaking of computers....we start this week learning how to do basic computer code. There will be a new lesson each week that start out quite easy and progress fairly quickly. I have not done this before so I will be learning alongside the kids. In P.E. we have started basketball. As with our volleyball unit, the lessons will be skills and drills until near the end when we do games. In HACE we are carrying on with our unit on Addictions. In Math, we have swapped groups and if your child was with me for math before Christmas, they are now with Mrs. Erichuk (and vice versa). In Science, we are starting with a grade 5 unit (Human Body) before moving on to a grade 6 unit (Extreme Environments). Since we are doing shortened units for each grade, the basics will be covered.
Just a heads up that in February there will be two field trips, both of which cost money. Feb. 17 is when we have booked tubing at Sun Peaks. The cost for that trip will be around $20. Then we will also be going twice to gymnastics. The cost for that will be around $10. I know this is a lot for one month so I wanted to give you plenty of notice. Look for permission slips coming home later on this month.
Let's take a look at this week:
Monday, Jan. 9 - P.E.
Tuesday, Jan. 10 - IT IS NOT OUR TUESDAY FOR P.E.
Wednesday, Jan. 11 -
Thursday, Jan. 12 - YPC - no P.E. this day
Friday, Jan. 13 - Library Sign Out
As always, you can reach me at [email protected]