Ms. Mather-Dyer's Blog: Day 56

Monday, 27 November 2017

Day 56

Good evening,

Calendar: Today’s calendar was led by Sianna. Great job Sianna!

Phonics: Today, the students were introduced to the Long “Ee/Ea” sound, action and song. Students watched two videos called “Geraldine learns the /ee/ sound” and “Geraldine learns the /ea/ sound.” Students brainstormed a list of words that contain this sound.

French: Please see Mlle. Jessica’s blog for more information.

Museum: We visited the Grade 5 Museum of Ancient Civilizations. We learned a lot from both exhibits, and were able to ask lots of questions.

Lunch/ Recess 1

Journals: Students created entries that started with “At the museum…” and used their senses to describe what they saw and heard, and the artifacts that they were able to touch.

Math: Today students reviewed how to construct bar graphs, and to find the total for each column. Students are recalling that they start filling in the graph at the bottom, and how to determine which choice is more or less popular. Students also practiced sorting and classifying, by adding objects to a group, or by deciding which object does not belong. It is important for students to continue to identify the sorting rule when looking at a group of objects.

Lunch/ Recess 2

Gym: Please see Mrs. Jan’s blog for more information.

Catch Up

Pack Up

Have a wonderful evening!!

Ms. Mather-Dyer

November Important Dates to Remember

Casual Day - November 29^th

Data Management Math Test – November 30^th
Science Fair - November 30^th

Term 1 Report Cards – December 1^st

Summative Presentations - December 4th

Christmas Concert – December 12^th

Friday Show and Share

Please bring in an item with your assigned sound.

Izyan and Zane – Long “Ee/Ea”

Veda and Ronan – Short “E/e”

December Spelling Test

1. me	6. two
2. did	7. go
3. or	8. that
4. one	9. not
5. so	10. went

· Snuggle Up and Read – Monday, December 4^th

Words of the Week: Due December 4, 2017

1. tree	4. leg
2. feet	5. hen
3. beach	6. nest

Everyday Lunch Options

Monday - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tuesday - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Perogies

Wednesday - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thursday - Hot dog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie)

Friday - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)

Everyday add on items

side of rice

side of fries

veggies and dip

cheese and crackers

cheese sandwich on white bread

jam sandwich on white bread

Bagel and cream cheese

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube

Taking Action

Action is a very significant aspect of the IB learning process. In the PYP Program, students will engage in 6 Unit of Inquiries (UOI) throughout the school year, with each unit being approximately 6 weeks long. During each UOI, 3 students from the class will be assigned as the “Action Stars”, which means that they are encouraged to use what has been learned and apply it to the “real world.” The purpose of this initiative is to help further knowledge about what has been learned within the classroom. Example: If we are learning about recycling, students might go home and tell you that they want to implement a recycling program with you at home, or they may do something simple like telling you that something you were throwing in the garbage may be recycled. Students who are not assigned this role for the current UOI being taught are still encouraged to show ACTION! Action comes in many forms; it might be something small to something very large, but as long as the children understand the concepts, action is important no matter the size! Please check out our Action board in our classroom to see all our fabulous learners.