Just another heads up. There will not be formal report cards coming home this term. I will send out e-mails (or write a note for those of you who don't like e-mail), send home tests and assignments to get signed, keep you posted with any work that might be missing or late with the late/incomplete forms, and give you a clear picture if your child is progressing steadily or needing some work in areas. If you have any questions or concerns, contact me anytime. These updates will come home periodically (definitely different from the usual 'send home at the end of November') and not at a specific time. I will endeavour to keep you as informed as I can so if you feel left out of the loop, please let me know. I will always make arrangements to meet with anyone who wants to.
In Math we have been working on place value. The grade 6s need to know numbers higher than a million and grade 5s need to know up to a million. So far, so good. We will carry on this week. In Science we have been doing experiments using natural resources. Last week we recreated gold panning and this week we are trying to make paper (hopefully it works!). In HACE we are wrapping up decision making and are moving on to 'social responsibility' for the next little while. In Gym we are carrying on with learning the 'Thriller' dance (over halfway now) before starting volleyball hopefully for the beginning of November. In L.A. we are carrying on with our novel study (Moses, Me and Murder....we have read up to chapter 5 now), focusing on our writing program (Write Traits) and doing short 'speaking and listening' assignments.
I think that's it for now, please note that I am not always aware of volleyball schedules ahead of time but if I hear about it, I'll make sure to put it up here on the schedule.
Let's take a look at this week:
Monday, Oct. 17 - P.E.
Tuesday, Oct. 18 -
Wednesday, Oct. 19 -
Thursday, Oct. 20 - P.E.
Friday, Oct. 21 - No school for kids.PAART registration starts...see website. Click here
I will check with Mrs. Gorman to find out when we can sign out books this week. Note that we have a YPC concert coming up on Oct. 27. Unfortunately for me, this coincides with a dentist appt so it will be a substitute taking them to their first concert. I will be back for the afternoon. Also note that we have a Halloween dance coming up on Oct. 28. I have tried to talk to the kids about 'not feeling pressure' and 'not giving pressure' to go with someone to the dance. I emphasized that it was supposed to be about fun with friends. Hopefully some of that message got through........
Sorry this one was so long! As always, you can reach me as [email protected]. Let's have a great week!