I hope you had an amazing summer! I know I sure enjoyed my summer holidays!
As per last year, this year I will be using an App called Remind. Through this App I will send updates about important class information, as well it is a simple way to communicate if your child will be away or have any questions about homework. Simply download the Remind App and join my classroom using the link below
https://www.remind.com/join/ce7ekg
Thursday, September 19th is our SJA and Oakwood Welcome Back BBQ, which will take place from 4:00-5:30 PM out in our back recess area. Order forms have been sent home. Please return, along with cash, no later than Friday, September 13th.
Today we had a busy first day of school and enjoyed every minute of it! To begin our day we explored the classroom to find out where everything is located. We also introduced ourselves and shared our favourite thing we did this summer.
Inquiry into Language
Today in language we started our DRA's (Developmental Reading Assessment). We will continue on our DRA's throughout the week. We went over the IB Learner Profiles, Skills, and Attitudes. Students worked in groups to create IB Attitudes and Skills to display in our classroom. We also created our Grade 5 expectations/classroom rules. Lastly, students created their portfolio picture for Grade 5.
Our first novel study will be Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. This novel study will consist of comprehension questions with aspects of our DRA (Diagnostic Reading Assessment) tied in. Weekly spelling lessons and tests will begin on Monday. Our DRAs will be completed this week for Term 1. All students will be tested at a DRA level 50, which is grade level. Students will be re-tested at a lower if necessary.
IB Portfolios
IB Attitudes
Unit of Inquiry
Our first unit will be ‘What’s the Matter’ and will begin on Monday. We will be exploring the three states of matter, completing experiments, and participate in a Scientist in the School workshop. Our summative will be our science fair project. Stay tuned for more information.
Inquiry into Mathematics
Our first unit that will be covered in math is Unit 2: Whole Numbers which will begin on Monday, September 9th.
We also had our first house game of the year!! Congratulations to Kappa for winning the student round and Zeta for winning the teachers round!!
Homework/ Reminders:
- House colour day on Friday
- Get agenda signed every night
- Sign and return last page of family handbook
- Sign and return community walks form
- Bring in BBQ forms and money
- Hot lunch payments due Sept 13
- Terry Fox Run Sept 13
- Sign up for Remind
- Check blog
Important dates/items:
September 4 - 6 Neophyte Week
September 6 Spirit Day: House Colours Dress Up
September 13 Terry Fox Run
September 20 - 27 Fall Fundraiser
September 25 Casual Day
Have a wonderful night!
Love,
Ms. Cass
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