Week 4 - September 23 - 27

ELA

We have been learning how to create our own similes and are writing an acrostic poem using similes.  At home challenge: use a simile to describe snow in September.  Snow in September is like _______________________________.

Math
We started our new unit on Numbers. Every time we start a new unit, I will post supplementary activities that students are encouraged to use at home for extra practice. This week, we learned to represent numbers in many different ways. we also learned to read 6 digit numbers.

We are starting our homework routine next week. Every Monday, students will receive a paper copy of a Math worksheet. They should be able to work independently on it as I will explain all the questions in class. It will come attached in a duo tang and I ask that it is returned on Thursday in the same duo tang. We will correct the work as a class every Friday.

Please note that my class is open at lunch every Thursday for help in Math and Science. I am also happy to stay and help students on other days by appointment.


Science
We are going on Field trip next week!! (Fingers crossed for nice weather and not too much snow this weekend) Make sure to bring your money and form on Monday, Sept 30th if not already done. We will be outside all day so students (and parent volunteers) should come prepared for the weather. Here are some info from the Weaselhead staff:

Participants should bring: 

•Appropriate clothing for the weather. Dress in layers. (boots or hiking shoes recommended)

•Water bottle.

•A snack and a waste free lunch for a full day field trip.

•If uncomfortable with sitting on the ground, bring something to sit on (for example: A grocery bag with newspaper in it and taped shut). Lunch is held outside with no benches. Students will be sitting on the ground.

FLA
Last week, we started to write a story about a present event. This is our first writing assignment and it is a little bit challenging. This short story (75 words)  has to be written using the present tense and using "I'. This is a task that we will be completing in class next week. We are also starting our French Song Fridays.

Social Studies

We took a lot of notes about the Atlantic Region.  We talked about the first nations inhabiting the land before the Europeans came for fishing and fur trading.  Then we discussed about the first French colonies, the deportation of the Acadians and the arrival of the loyalist in Nova Scotia.  Next week, we will talk about what were the main jobs people had in the past, physical characteristics of the region, some resources and the climate.

Students will have a map test where they will have to write the names of the regions of Canada, provinces, territories, capitals, oceans, some lakes and rivers (that we've seen in class) on October 2nd.

Here are links to examples of the maps we did in class to help them study : 

Maps of Canada and Regions of Canada

Social Studies maps of Canada test - October 2nd

There will be a short test about the map of Canada and the map of the Regions of Canada on October 2nd.  They can use their own maps to study or look through the Internet for a map detailing where the provinces, territories, capitals, oceans, the lakes and rivers (that we've put on our maps) are.

They will have to place the right words on the line pointing toward the place they will need to name.

Here are the maps we did in class : Cartes du Canada et carte des régions

Announcements - September 24

Please bring a Toonie for Terry and be prepared for the Terry Fox run on Thursday afternoon, rain or shine.
Our class decided to wear YELLOW to show our spirit on Thursday. 

Science quiz on Monday, September 30th. We reviewed in class the concepts that will be covered on the quiz. We also discussed studying strategies. We will use the Science period on Friday to study as a class as well. Starting this week, mt class will be open at lunch every Thursday for individual help in Math and Science or to catch up on missing assignments.Thank you.

Week 3 - September 20

Math
This week, we did a Quiz on Translations. I encourage parents to look at it and discuss it with their child. The marks are posted in Power School. We also worked on Reflections. Next week, we will continue with our transformations and start learning about rotations.
Please make sure to cover your child's textbook with paper as soon as possible.


Science
The students received their field trip forms. Please complete and return it with the $13 payment no later than September 30th. Thank you!


ELA

Shoebox presentations will continue on Monday, please be ready.  

Shoebox Project

FLA
This week, we continued working and present verb tense. Next week, we will include that knowledge into complete sentence and try to use our new knowledge. 


Social Studies

This week, we did a short introduction about terms we will use in Social Studies.  I advise the students to make sure their maps of Canada and the regions of Canada are done. (Instructions, map of Canada, regions of Canada).  If they need help to complete them, I am available during second part of lunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

There will be a Social Studies test next Monday (September 23rd).  Here is a study guide to help them study for it : Explorons le Canada - guide d'études.  They should have all the answers in their notes (fill in the blanks). 

ELA

This week we will be diving deeper into our "All About Me" unit.  We will do some reading comprehension, some 

journal writing, and start the "Shoebox Project" presentations.

In addition to reading 20 minutes per day, homework in ELA will be the following:

1.  Students that are not finished their Super Short 5 Sentence Story illustration, must complete it for homework this 

weekend.

2.  Students will need to be ready for the following presentation starting on Wednesday September 18th.  

Shoebox Project

-Ms. Leavitt

Social Studies - Week 2

We completed our map of Canada by writing the name of the provinces, territories and their capitals.  We also located the Oceans that borders our land, a few great lakes and three important rivers of Canada.

The students also completed a map by coloring the different regions of Canada that we will see throughout the year.

Below is a link to a completed map.

Les régions du Canada

Madame Vicky

FLA

This week in FLA, we revised and learned about present tense verbs and verb endings. We also read about the origins of the fear of Friday the 13. We will continue working on present tense verbs next week and slowly add passe compose to our knowledge.

Social Studies - Homework for September 11th

Tu dois terminer de remplir les deux cartes du Canada en suivant la feuille d'instructions.  Tu dois compléter les points A jusqu'à G seulement.

Voici des liens pour les feuilles de travail si tu ne les as pas et des liens pour des cartes du Canada pour t'aider à compléter le travail.

N'oublie pas d'écrire tes informations en français.

(You need to complete the two maps of Canada by following the instructions on the paper that was given to you last week.  You need to do point A to G only.

Here are some links to the worksheets and maps of Canada that can help you complete the work.

Don't forget to write in French.)

Carte du Canada (vide)
Carte du Canada (instructions)

Carte du Canada (lien internet)
Rivière du Canada (lien internet)

Madame Vicky (Études Sociales)

Sept 13

September 11, 2019

Homeroom 5-1

General Announcements:
If each student could please bring one tissue box for the class, that would be much appreciated. 

Math

The students received their textbook, please have it covered as soon as possible.
The first unit we are working on this year is Geometrical Transformations. We started with translations (slides). There will be a short evaluation on Tuesday. You can click on this link to access supplementary exercises that students have the option to complete to reinforce their understanding of the concepts:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16hrNuHK3UhGTTlFgQ_1G-3vOa95RQfaX/view?usp=sharing
Next week, we will start talking about symétrie (reflection).
The weekly homework routine will not start until the last week of September.

Science

We are continuing our study of Wetland Ecosystems.

Homework:
The Title Page started on September 5th has to be finished at home. It is due on September 16.

To enhance our knowledge and comprehension of the unit, we will go on a field trip to Weaselhead on October 3rd. More details will be shared very soon regarding the field trip. If you are able to help out, I will need 3 parent volunteers from each class. Please make sure you have your security clearance completed with David Thompson School. If you had it at your previous school, it can be transferred over by contacting Ms Felix in the office 403-777-7470. Please send me an email as soon as possible if you are able to join, indicating your full name and the name and homeroom of your child: marichard@cbe.ab.ca
Thanks in advance!
Mme Richard

Mme Richard 5-1

Friday September 6, 2019

Here is the list of supplies that grade 5 students will need at the start of the year:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p9w4JzjQtNMu_wlQhPZyPdqeto7BNd_I/view?usp=sharing

FLA

Bonjour grade 5s! It will be my pleasure to teach French Language Art to you this year. 

You can click on the Course outline FLA 5 to find all the information about what we will be 

learning this year in FLA. This week, we started slowly by getting to know each other, we talked

about our class routines and reviewed some French expressions. 

ELA

We are currently writing super short 5 sentence summer stories.  We are reviewing plot and complex sentence structure, and will soon illustrate our short stories.  Please read 20 minutes in English each day for homework.  Students will only have other homework in ELA, on occasion, when preparing for oral presentations etc. -Ms.Leavitt 

MATH

Welcome to David Thompson grade 5s! 

This week, we talked about our class routines and expectations. The students received their school 

supplies and will receive their Math textbook next week. To protect the book from being damaged, 

the students are expected to have it covered. You can use any kind of paper such as wrapping paper, 

newspaper or even purchase a book sock (usually available at Staples).

We also watched a short video that generated good conversations about the importance of asking 

questions when we don’t understand and reaching out for help in Math. Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoTIaRyGzac

Please click on the link to view the course outline: 

SCIENCE

I had a great week getting to know the grade 5 students and am excited for spending the next year 

together. Our first unit will be Wetlands and we will learn the importance of wetlands in Alberta and 

learn about some species that live in the wetlands. This week, the students started working on their 

title page.

Please click on the link to view the course outline:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H0ZBWnSVf8e1fmb_wtMjNY5H-nfjDZ80/view?usp=sharing

SOCIAL STUDIES

In Social Studies, we went over the course outline and started working on filing a map of Canada by 

adding the names of the provinces and territories, the capitals, the countries that share our borders, 

oceans, lakes and rivers.  We will continue in class next week.

Click here for the course outline.