Update

Today in class I spoke to the kids about how grade 5 is the year to work on becoming more responsible for their work. We have had 2 items that were assigned as homework if they were not done in class. Most kids did get it done in class or did it as homework but a few didn't accomplish either. I explained how it will never go away (the work) and if you are not getting much done in class the result will always be homework. Some will obviously be working to catch-up during "finish up Friday" time. Unsure if this is pertaining to your child then just check the agenda and see if there was a note put in there during the week. 

Other news: 

Students will be having a quiz on Monday  on nutrition. They will need to know what fats, carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins/minerals are. They also need to know how to read a label in a food item. Finally they also need to understand the way the food guide is set-up and what kids their age should be eating. I have included this information incase they forget to bring it home.

Next week we will be starting some art that goes along with studying the Northwest coast tribes. Eventually this will include making plaster masks and holding a Potlatch. Look for a newsletter to come home about this. 

In Science we are needing some flyers with food pictures in them so please send any in that you may have. 

Presentation September 15th

PAs your child might have already told you, we are going to have a special presentation that has recently been created on September 15th, after morning recess. I have included a picture of the information for you to read over as well. The most exciting part, I think for the kids, is that a television company will be here filming parts for a news report. I think it is CTV, but don't quote me on that. I will double check media release forms to see if any students cannot be included in the footage. Thanks. (I hope it isn't too blurry for you!) 

First homework! Yah!

This is my "bucket" of 10 items that I shared with the class. It may come in a box, bucket or bag of any type and there must be 10 items. I expect them to be brought in on Monday. The items I chose present me...

The Rubik cube represents my son who loves puzzles. 

The book because I love to read.

The medal for coaching basketball which I also play. 

The calculator because I love math. 

The pencil because I love doing art. I am a good artist.

I have an eraser because I have an eraser collection and did when I was little. 

I have a games price because I love to play games. 

The Elsa doll to represent my daughter who loves Frozen. 

An inhaler because I have asthma.

These are glasses because I need them but need a new pair. 

I hope this helps your child to make a collection to share with the class. Have a great weekend! 

Welcome back to a new school year!

I am excited for a new year with a few new faces in the class. I think this year is going to be one of the best years ever! Remember to bring your forms that were given to you at the meeting. Also please make sure you have indoor shoes and your gym stuff.

I will be sending home some curriculum information and your home reading program on Friday! Make sure you ask me any questions or voice any concerns right away so we can have a great start to the year. My email is wjensen@sjsd.net. See you Friday at 8:35 am sharp!

P.S. I hope you liked the cookie!

Hoja

Today the acapella group Hoja performed at Athlone. They were awesome and had a powerful message about anti-bullying! 

We learned about the water cycle in Science and there will be a quiz on Monday. 

Tomorrow we are going to see the play "In the Woods". A few students still need permission slips in but they were away today. Many kids are falling ill and the class so I have reminded the kids to properly wash their hands all the time. 

Also a permission slip was sent home about the Track and Field Day. They are both white so don't be confused. 

Important Dates And News

Hoja will be performing at Athlone on May 10th in the morning. They were a musical group that came a couple years back and the kids loved them. 

The Grade 5s will be bussing to see the play put on by the Bruce students. On May 11th in the morning (permission slips were due back for Friday the 6th.)

A few students will be playing in a volleyball tournament on May 12th. This only applies to a few kids. The original letter had said May 11th but there was a notice sent home about a date change. 

Our TIA artists comes Monday for the first of 3 visits. He will be doing some Beat box and music stuff with the kids. 

Mrs. Carter has a few letters to send home to parents who may be available to help with the plant orders and all of the sorting that is needed. I will send it with students who I think maybe their parents might be available. If you want to help and don't get one just let me know. 

Things We've Been Doing

In Language Arts, we have been working on a poetry unit and just finished making these 3 stanza haiku poems about the seasons. Another part of that includes these personifications!

We will soon be starting our debates and persuasive essays. 

Also to end the year we are reading a novel called "Indian Captive". This is based on a true story of Mary Jamieson whose family was attacked and captured during the battles for the continent. When seperated from her family she was forced to live as a member of the Seneca tribe. Eventually her feelings transform and she grows to love the life, even refusing to leave. It ties in well with our Social Studies too.