Welcome back to school everyone.  I hope you had a great summer.  I already miss you!

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09 06 25:

Dear Students,

It was a true pleasure teaching each and every one of you this year.  You have all grown academically, socially, and of course, physically.  Please continue to read  and write daily.  Remember that reading and writing are the building blocks you will need for everything you will do in life.    Thank you for giving me such positive memories to cherish of my last year at Wyoming Public School. 

P.S.   Be sure to practice your mathematics facts and invite me to your Grade 8 graduation.

One more day until summer!  Whoo hoo!

Here is tonight's agenda for Wednesday, June 24, 2009:

Report cards were sent home tonight.  Be sure to sign and return page three tomorrow.  Your prompt return of page 3 is greatly appreciated. 

Be sure to bring a bag to carry your indoor shoes and any other belongings you still have here at school. 

Be sure to return your literacy circle novels.

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!!!!!!!

Here is the agenda for 09 06 23:

Bring another bag to carry more home tomorrow.  Be sure you have your literature circle books to return tomorrow too.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 06 22:

1.  Bring another plastic bag to carry more goodies home tomorrow night.  We want to clear as much as possible out so that all you'll need to remember on Thursday is your pencil case and extra shoes.

2.  Read a chapter from your literacy circle book - we want to finish reading the books before we have to collect them.

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 06 19:

1.  Bring a blank DVD if you'd like a copy of our play to share with your family.

2.  Bring shopping bags to use when we clean out our desks.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 06 17:

1.  Read 1/2 hour.  (Work on literacy circle roles if you are not done already).

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 06 15:

Rest up tonight after such a wonderful day at Western!  Review the properties of geometric solids (pyramids, prisms, faces, vertices, edges).  Review the names of geometric solids (square pyramid, cube, rectangular prism, etc.).  Review translations.   (chpts 11, and 14)

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 06 12:

1.  Field trip Monday. Here are reminders of what was discussed during our class meeting:

• come directly into the school when you arrive (between 8:45 -9:00)
• dress for the weather
• Wear gym shoes!  NO SANDALS, CROCS, or FLIPFLOPS
• washroom break
• come to our classroom and sit quietly in your desk
• we will board the bus at 9:00 sharp
• regular bus rules will apply (e.g., hands and feet to self, stay seated, voices at a respectable level)
• backpacks should include towel, bathing suit, lunch, snacks, fluids, and a plastic bag to carry wet clothes home
• parent volunteers to drive and meet us (maps were sent home)
• stay with your group throughout day
• participate actively and show good sportsmanship
• have ride home arranged for when we return to school (approximately 4:00)
• SCHOOL WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR lost or stolen IPODS, PS2, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.  Leave these home.

2.  Prepare for next week's literacy circle meetings.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 06 11:

1.  Finish reading for this week's literacy circles (rotation #4)

• Owls in the Family (Chpts. 7-9)
• Mice in Centre Field (pgs. 55-72)
• 3-on-3 (pgs. 68-89)
• Hoop Crazy (pgs. 85-105)

Maps and parking information was sent home with students who's parents are joining us on Monday's field trip,  If you questions, please feel free to call for clarification.

Great news!  Our final book report has been officially cancelled.  Too much to do with too little time.

Here is the agenda for 09 06 09:

1. Wacky wardrobe tomorrow
2. Get math tests signed
3. Grade 4s - signed Social Studies duo-tang and complete unfinished work - next week we will complete any group activities not completed
4. Read

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 06 08:

Congratulations everyone who participated at today's LKESSA Track and Field Meet in Petrolia.  Braving the wind and rain demonstrated your willingness to put you heart into your experience! 

There is no formal homework tonight.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 06 04:

1.  Finish math (chpt. 13 skills bank)

2.  Math test tomorrow. - It will be short.  Covering probability lines, theoretical probability, dice, spinners, and tree diagrams. 

Congratulations Grade 4/5 for doing such a fine job on your performances of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."  I am sure that your parents, grandparents, and friends truly enjoyed their experience.

Take a break tonight - back to the grind again tomorrow.

Here is tonight's agenda for Monday, May 25th:

1.  Review lines for Midsummer Night's Dream.  Play tomorrow at 12:20

2.  Study for math test (and finish today's chapter review)  Gr. 4 pg. 231 (#2,3,4,6) Gr. 5 pg. 242 (1,3,4,5,6)

Here is tonight's agenda for Thursday, May 21st.

1.  Finish literature circle roles.  We will fit as many meetings in as possible tomorrow.  The rest will be on Monday, so we can begin cycle #3.

2.  Reminder:  Permission forms for our class trip need to be turned in.  Thanks.

Have a great long weekend.  See you on Tuesday.

Here is the agenda for 09 05 14:

Test day - no homework!  Enjoy the rest, we will be back to the grind again tomorrow. 

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 05 12:

1.  Finish math from today. Gr. 4 pg. 284.  Gr. 5 pg. 287 #3.  Math test Thursday.

2.  Track and Field is scheduled for tomorrow.  Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.  e.g., wear sunscreen, wear a hat, wear comfortable clothing for running and jumping, and of course wear proper footwear.  If it is suppose to be cool, bring a jacket!  The rain date is scheduled for Thursday.

3.  Permission forms were sent home today for our year-end field trip.  Please return money and permission slips by May 22.  Thanks.

4.  Finish classroom map.

5.  Revised play dates:  May 26th 12:20, May 27th 2:00.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 05 11:

Finish up literature circle roles. Mice in Centre Field group meeting tomorrow,.

If finished with role, take time to read.

Chapter 10 math test - Thursday.

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 05 08:

Mrs. Stone's Midsummer Night's Dream schedule has been changed from May 19th to Friday, May 22nd at 2:25 p.m.

Enjoy Mother's Day!

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 05 07:

Grade 4 Math:  pg. 279 (#5, 6, 7)

Grade 5 Math:  pg. 289 (#4 b-f)

Reminder to the Grade 5's - we will be away tomorrow for a field trip with Mr. VanKessel and Mrs. Allen.  Either bring your lunch, or money (toonie) to buy it.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 05 06: 

See newsletter ref:  Track and Field.

1.  Grade 4 Math pg. 274 (#1,2,4a-c, 6a-d, 7a-c)

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 05 05:

Finish math problems from today's class. 

Be sure to dress for tomorrow's weather - Jump Rope for Heart

Play dates:  May 19th and May 26th.

The Book Fair is open till 6:00 this evening.  Enjoy browsing.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 05 04:

1.  Finish science report from today's experiment.

2.  Study for French.

3.  See newsletters (ref:  Book Fair, H1N1 Influenza and if you're on the basketball team, get permission signed).

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 04 30:

Remember that tomorrow is a PA Day.

1.  See Book Fair announcement.

2.  See newsletter.

3.  Read daily.

4.  For students who ordered photos.  They were sent home tonight.

Here is the agenda for 09 04 29:

Grade 4 Math:  pg. 267 #5 - 6a-e.

Grade 5 Math pg. 271 #1 - 4a-c (Do You Remember?)

Read 1/2 hour.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 04 28:

1.  Read 1/2 hour.

If you want to practice division questions, here is a great website: http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsdiv.html

April's character trait is "Courage".  If you are planning on doing a poster to submit to Mrs. Shain, time is running out.  May is just around the corner.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 04 27:

1.  Get math test signed.

2.  Review French vocabulary.

3.  Read 1/2 hour.

There will be a special art presentation by Lawrence House Centre for the Arts tomorrow morning.  We will be learning printmaking, so dress down!

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 04 14:

Colour maps and practice lines for Mrs. Stone.  Finish math assignment for Mrs. Lyons.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 04 08:

Gr. 4 Math pg. 250 (6-7)

Gr. 5 Math pg. 262 (even numbers and a-b questions only)

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 04 07:

Gr.4 Math pg. 247 (#3 and 7a-c)

Gr,5 Math pg. 257 (#5,6,8, and 9)

See reminder below!

Remember to bring Sleem packaging materials for tomorrow's test.  e.g., cardboard tubing, bubble wrap, cotton, ziploc bags, etc....  Your group depends on you bringing something in.

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 04 03:

Relax by reading!

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 04 02:

1.  Picture announcements went home tonight.  This is a Spring fundraiser.

There was no formal homework tonight (unless you were the one of the two that still need to finish their book report.) 

Here is tonight's agend for 09 04 01:

I have been very impressed by the book reports that the students completed.  Good job everyone.  For the few that still need to hand these in, please hand them in as soon as possible.  If you get them in tomorrow, you can still get a Level 2 on the Time Management section. 

For tonight please study for your French test and finish your math from today if you weren't already done.

Some of you still need to return your Coat of Arms to Mrs. Stone, and some need to bring back your report card envelopes.  You know who you are.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 03 31:

Please see newsletters that were sent home tonight.

1.  Work on book reports, unless you have already handed it in.  Then relax some more.

2.  If you are not finished your Coat of Arms for Mrs. Stone, please finish.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 03 30:

1.  Work on book reports. (If you happen to be someone who is done, then by all means relax!)

2.  Remember that tomorrow is our field trip to the VPP.  If you haven't brought in your permission form or money, please remember to do so.

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 03 27:

1.  Report cards were sent home tonight.  Please sign and return Page 3 and the envelope.  Thank you.

2.  Work on book reports.  Since students have been working so hard, I am extending the due date until Wednesday.  I think one more day will do it.

Here is the agenda for 09 03 26;

1.  Work on book reports (we were unable to fit this into classtime today)

2.  Review possible class trip information and return survey by next Friday.  Thanks.

Here is the agenda for 09 03 25:

1.  See newsletter ref:  Candle Fundraising.

2.  Work on book reports.  Be sure to bring back to school tomorrow since classtime has been allocated for you to work on these again tomorrow. 

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 03 24:

1.  Work on Book Reports - be sure to bring to school every day this week to use class time too. 

2.  Get permission form signed for next week's play.

Here is the agenda for March Break:

Relax!  If you have nothing better to do, then work on book reports, otherwise, relax, play, and spend time with your family. 

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 03 11:

1.  Review study sheet for science.  Be sure to bring notebook back tomorrow!

2.  Bring book report materials to class again tomorrow.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 03 10:

1.  Complete math worksheet.  (Gr. 4-Lesson 7, Gr. 5-Lesson 4)

2.  Study for Chpt. 6 math test.

3.  Be sure to bring book report materials back tomorrow (e.g., book report planner, book, and any jot notes you have kept while reading).

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 03 09:

1.  Gr. 4 - Math pg. 163 (#5,7,8,9)

2.  Bring book report books (and rough copies if finished reading) so we can work on them a bit tomorrow.

3.  Study for tomorrow's social studies quiz.  You should read over information on structures (castles, manor house, serf cottages) and roles in medieval times (lords, ladies, serfs etc.)  We'll be doing more on knights tomorrow before the quiz.

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 03 06:

1.  Work on book reports. 

2.  Take a look at the calendar for upcoming quizzes and tests.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 03 05:

1.  Magazine orders are due tomorrow.  Thanks for fundraising!

2.  Social Studies test - Tuesday, March 10.

3.  Math Test - Wednesday, March 11.

4.  Science Quiz - Friday, March 13. 

Here is the agenda for 09 03 04:

Read 1/2 hour/or work on book reports.  Begin bringing you books to class next week.

Grade 4:  The home of the Serf.

Grade 5:  Vikings Task #1 (G)

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 03 02:

1.  Finish experiment observations sheet for "Does Water Find Its Own Level?" When drawing your diagram, did you include the beaker, the eye dropper, and the tubing?  Be sure to label your diagram too. Colour your diagram to match what you saw in the experiment. Did you notice anything if you plugged one end of the tubing? 

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 02 27:

Read/work on book reports.  Rest, relax, and read some more. 

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 02 23:

Gr. 4 - finish pg. 149 (questions 3 and 4)

Be sure to bring back any social studies notes that you may have at home.

Work on book reports (e.g., read and keep notes)

CONTINUE TO PRACTICE YOUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS!  Here is a fun way to practice:  http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsmulti.html

Here is the great worksheet creator that I gave you earlier:

http://themathworksheetsite.com/ 

Great games:  http://www.mathslice.com/

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 02 20:

1.  Finish recording observations for the Mystery Matter (oobleck) experiment.

2.  Magazine Fundraiser envelopes were sent home tonight.

To make more "oobleck", you simply need cornstarch and water.  Mix it about 2 parts cornstarch with 1 part water.  You can add food colouring for effect.  DO NOT EAT IT OR POUR IT DOWN THE SINK!   WASH YOUR HANDS AFTERWARDS.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 02 19:

1.  Bring margarine container or ziploc bag for leftover science experiment.

2.  Be sure your narrative idea has been decided.

3.  Science fair brochure was sent home tonight.  Optional involvement.

Here is today's agenda for 09 02 18:

Finish "green" retell, relate, reflect sheet from "Uncle Henry's Dinner Guest," or "Dust Bowl" depending on which story you read.

You will be writing a narrative tomorrow. Be thinking about what you might see, hear, smell, touch, taste as well as how you might use dialogue, sound, thoughts, and action to make your story come to life. What will your story be about? You are not being asked to write this at home. Just gather your ideas.

We will begin multiplication and division this week.  Here is a wonderful site for printable worksheets.  Practice often so these facts become AUTOMATIC.

http://themathworksheetsite.com/

I probably already told you about this site too, but it's worth taking a second look:

http://www.mathslice.com/

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 02 17:

1.  Get math test (chpt. 7) signed.

2.  Get castle reports signed.

3.  Read 1/2 hour.

For more information about the challenges of autism, try http://www.autismontario.com/Client/ASO/ao.nsf/web/ASD+An+Overview

The book report date has been added to our March calendar.

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 02 13:

Enjoy your families.  The 16th is "Family Day!"  Of course read, but play a lot too.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 02 12:

Gr. 4 pg. 205 (Chpt. 7 Chapter Review)

Gr. 5 pg. 214 (Chpt. 7 Chapter Review)

Some of you asked for extra work on measuring angles.  Here are links you can use to print as many as you'd like: 

http://www.worksheetworks.com/math/geometry/measuring-angles.html

http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/files/measurements.html

http://www.helpingwithmath.com/by_subject/geometry/geo_worksheets.htm

The angle game links can be found in the 09 02 04 notes.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 02 10:

Math test Friday (Chapter 7).  Homework tonight - Skills Bank.

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 02 06:

Read whenever possible.  If you have a protractor at home, practice measuring angles.  If you don't own a protractor, it would be a good thing to pick up the next time you are at the dollar store. 

Book reports will be introduced next week.  The February 28th date will definitely be changed to a later time. 

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 02 04:

Get brochure rubric signed.

If you want to practice measuring angles, try these sites:

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/protractor.html

http://www.mathplayground.com/measuringangles.html

If you like video games and capturing aliens, this one will be for you: http://www.mathplayground.com/alienangles.html

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 01 26:

1.  See newsletters ref:  Pizza Fundraiser and Used Book Sale.

2.  Get math test (Chapter 5) signed.

Here are the tangram websites that I said I would give you links for:

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_268_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_3.html

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/area/tangram.html

http://www.puzzlechoice.com/pc/Tangramx.html

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=tangram

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 01 22:

Here is the beauty of test days - no formal homework!  What you can do, is take the time to talk about your cold piece narrative to work through your ideas so when you work on it tomorrow, your thoughts are clear.  Have a great night.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 01 20:

Math:  Grade 4 - pg. 140-141 (#1,4,5,12);  Grade 5 - pg. 148-149 (#2,4,9,11)

Grade 5's get social studies signed.

Here is the agenda for 09 01 19:

Math: Grade 4 - pg. 143 (1, 2, 4); Grade 5 - pg. 152 (1, 2, 4).

Chapter 5 Math Test (Thursday, January 22)

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 01 15:

1.  See School Council Meeting date announcement.

2.  Do "time" worksheet.  (This shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to complete.)

Finish "elapse time" worksheet.  If you have free time, and a computer with Internet access, here are "time" websites that you can use to practice:

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/NAV/frames_asid_318_g_2_t_4.html 

http://www.quia.com/mc/66516.html 

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/reading/math/book3/intro.htm 

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/elab2002/grade_3/018.html

http://www.mathslice.com/simpleclock.php

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 01 12:

1.  Math worksheet - Chpt. 5:Lesson 5 (perimeter).

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 01 09:

Read 1/2 hour daily.

Finish "castle" report rough copy.

Here is the agenda for 09 01 08:

1.  Math:  Grade 4-Chpt. 5:Lesson 2 worksheet, Grade 5-Chpt. 5:Lesson 1 worksheet.

2.  Read 1/2 hour.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 01 07:

1.  Read 1/2 hour.

2.  Gr. 4 - finish castle drafts.

3.  See January 2009 newsletter.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 01 05:

1.  Read 1/2 hour.

2.  Discuss what you learned about solid, liquid, and gas.  Do you remember what the minimum temperature was needed to form ice?  What about boiling water?  How hot did the water need to be?  What did the four pictures have in common (tree, peanut butter sandwich, clouds, and Mrs. Lyons)? 

Here is the agenda for 08 12 19:

Have a safe and happy holiday.  Enjoy the opportunity to spend time with your friends and family.  See you all again in January 2009!

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 12 18:

1.  Read 1/2 hour.

2.  Discuss what you learned about Christmas Safety during dinner.

Here is the agenda for 08 12 17:

1.  Get "news report" rubric signed.

2.  Complete any homework that Mrs. Stone requested.

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 12 12:

1.  See newsletter.

2.  Read 1/2 hour daily.

3.  Math test - Wednesday, December 17th.  (Chapter 4)

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 12 11:

1.  Finish math.  Gr. 4: Chpt. 4-Lesson 8, Grade 5:  Problem solving questions.

2.  Turkey dinner orders due tomorrow.

3.  Bring a small container (e.g. margarine tub, Zip Lock sandwich container) to carry home your fragile ornament.

4.  Bring used books in for "Book Donation Drive"

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 12 10:

1.  Finish math.  Grade 4 (hmwk pgs. Chpt. 4: Lessons 6-7)  Grade 5: Problem solving question.

2.  Get music rubric signed.

3.  If you are not finished with "The SS Hato" news report rough copy, finish it tonight.  Thanks.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 12 09:

1.  Remember to review your Nifty Thrifty Fifty Set 2 word list.  Test tomorrow.(expensive, governor, impression, independence, submarine, transportation, unfinished + word wall words)

2.  Turkey order forms were sent home tonight.  If you are planning on ordering, bring money by Friday.  Thanks.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 12 08:

1.  Grade 4 Math pg. 101 (3-4-5), Grade 5 Math pg. 116 (5-6-7a-f)

2.  Read 1/2 hour.

3.  Study Word Wall Words and Nifty Thrifty Fifty Set 2 for Wednesday's test.

4.  Photo retakes are due tomorrow.

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 12 05:

Read 1/2 hour each day.

Listen and watch for energy related news to share.

Congratulations everyone.  We collected 19 boxes for the Christmas Box Challenge.  You should all be very proud of your willingness to give to others in need.  Here is tonight's agenda for December 1, 2008:

1.  Report cards were sent home tonight.  Please sign page 3 and return with the envelop so it can be reused next term.  Thanks!

2.  Practice addition facts and read independently.

3.  The December Newsletter was sent home tonight.

4.  Class pictures were also sent home tonight.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 27:

1.  Remember that tomorrow is a P.A. Day.  Classes resume on Monday.

2.  Book reports due Monday.

Have a great weekend.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 26:

1.  Finish math worksheet - Chapter 4: Lesson 2

2.  Work on book reports. 

3.  Be on the lookout for materials that you might use to construct your energy wise house model.  DO NOT bring in FIBERGLASS INSULATION or any other potentially hazardous materials.  Thanks. 

4.  PA Day extention has been given for book reports.  I didn't realize that the 28th was a PA Day.  Silly teacher!  I apologize.

1.  Math - Chpt. 4: Lesson worksheet.  (Grade 5 - #1 a-d only)

2.  Of course, work on book reports.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 24:

1.  Get math test signed (if you didn't already last week -snow day people already received these last week)

2.  Work on Book Reports (bring to class tomorrow so we can work on them)

3.  Ask your parents to describe what your family is doing to save energy.  e.g., Do you use energy efficient light bulbs?  What kind of windows are there in your home?  Does your family recycle?  Do you compost?  Do you have a clothesline?  Are plugs pulled when not in use?   etc...We will be using these ideas, and the ones from our research to help us design the ultimate "Green" house.

For those students away today - we did the introductory lesson from Chapter 4.  Take a look at the "Do You Remember?" questions.

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 11 21:

1.  Enjoy the snow!  If you get a chance, try to figure out the steps for making a snowman. (or some other snow related procedure)

2.  Work on book report (bring to school from now on).

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 20:

Since we didn't get an opportunity to squeeze book reports into our schedule today, please bring them again tomorrow.  Tonight, work on book reports for homework.  Talk to a family member about your book and tell them about the best part.

If you have any free time, you might want to do a few "mental math" problems.  Here are a couple to do a number string with:  (432 + 599 = )  (378 + 843 = )  See if you can beat your parents to the answer in their heads.

Here is tonight's agenda for 09 11 19:

1.  Finish Remembrance Day poster - be sure to bring signed permission form if you are planning to submit yours to the Legion.  

2.  Be sure to bring book reports to school tomorrow (every day from now on), so you can spend some time in class working on yours (about 15 minutes each day will be provided). 

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 17:

1.  Bring book reports (at whatever stage they are at) to school tomorrow.   Grade 4 will have time in the morning to work on them.  Grade 5 will be away (with Mrs. Lyons and Mr. Vankessel) in the morning and will have time later in the day to work on theirs.  We will keep working on them Wednesday too. 

2.  Please get science tests signed and return them to school.  Thanks.

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 11 14:

1.  Study for data management test (Chapter 3).  I suggest you review by looking closely at the Chapter Review and Problem Bank questions.

2.  Bring book reports (at whatever stage they are at) on Tuesday.  I will be providing time to work on them in class this week.

Here is the agenda for 08 11 13:

Work on book reports.  See you tomorrow.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 12:

Remember that there is a science test tomorrow.  You were given a list of important concepts and a 6 x 4 card to record your study notes.  This will be a great way for you to make those final preparations, but I hope this isn't your first night studying. 

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 11 07:

1.  See newsletter ref:  Parent-Teacher Interviews.

2.  Work on book reports.

3.  Review science notes.

Here is a great website about energy, try this one:  http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 06:

1.  Science (Energy Conservation) test next Thursday, Nov. 13th. (Begin reviewing and catching up any unfinished work in notebooks).

2.  Do question #2 Renewable Energy Sources.

3.  Work on Book Reports.

4.  If you didn't finish today's math during class - finish this up too.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 05:

1.  Complete social studies "then and now" organizer.

2.  Finish math (graphing)

3.  Work on book reports (some classtime will be given at the end of the week)

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 11 03:

1.  Reread pgs. 32-35 Science: Conservation of Energy.  Answer question #1 - Why do you think companies that make calculators decided to use solar cells for them?  Be sure to use the "Answer Sandwich" model.

2.  See newsletters:  Lambton Health and School "Word"

3.  Get "Recount" signed.

4.  Think of something that you could teach someone else to do with procedural writing.  e.g.  How to clean the cat litter. How to put up a tent.  How to make a jelly sandwich.  Be creative.

I would like to commend everyone for putting forth a solid effort today on their month-end writing form assessment (recount).  I noticed many past tense verbs and time order words in your recounts.  Good for you.  We will begin learning about procedural writing next week.  If you have any amazing recipes that your family would be willing to share, we can put together a class recipe book with November's writing form (procedure). 

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 10 30:

1.  Work on book reports (read and/or draft)

2.  Work on Mrs. Stone's interviews.

3.  HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE HALLOWEEN! 

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 10 29:

1.  Interviews for Mrs. Stone.

2.  If you have available pumpkins (DO NOT GO OUT TO BUY ONE), we could use a few to carve when we meet with the Grade 8 class.  Any pumpkin donations would be appreciated regardless of shape and/or size.  THANKS!

Here is the agenda for 08 10 28:

1.  Interviews for Mrs. Stone.

2.  Work on book reports. 

Here is the agenda for 08 10 27:

1.  Get math and spelling tests signed.

2.  Work on book report (read and/or work on journals)

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 10 24:

Work on book reports and take some time to enjoy the cool, fall air.

Here is the agenda for Thursday, October 23rd:

1.  Chapter Two math test tomorrow.  Please review (look closely at the "Problem Bank") 

2.  Finish today's math questions:

Gr. 4 pg. 52-53 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 9, 11, 13, 16a)

Gr. 4 pg. 56-57 (1, 2, 3bc, 7, 8, 10ab, 11, 12ab, 13, 14a)

Here is the agenda for Wednesday, October 22nd:

1.  Finish French drawing so you are ready to describe it tomorrow using French vocabulary.

2.  Read for your book report - booklets were given out tonight.  Be keeping track of characters thoughts, feelings, and interactions with the other characters.  Also, be watching out for clear descriptions of the characters. (e.g. Does it say what colour eyes, hair, completion your character has?)  Keeping a record of the page numbers that you find these tidbits will help you later when you begin writing.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 10 21:

1.  Math Chapter 2: Skills Bank (a and b questions only)

2.  Interviews for Mrs. Stone's social studies projects.

3.  Math test Friday (concepts from Chapter 2)

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 10 20:

1.  Math:  Gr. 4 pg. 47 (4, 6, 7) Gr. 5 pg. 51 (4, 6, 7)

2.  Book reports were sent home tonight (new due date November 28th).  The format has been changed from comic strip to character diary.  Rubric and outline sent tonight.  Booklets for these diaries are in the process of being made.  I have 7 more to make. 

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 10 17:

1.  Please finish math "Communicating About Numbers".

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 10 16:

1.  For those of you that still need to finish your "Forms of Energy" posters, please have this take first priority. 

2.  Complete first three sections of Advantage/Disadvantage chart for                    Non-Renewable Energy sources.  Leave the section for uranium for tomorrow.

Hi Everyone!  I hope you had a productive afternoon while I was away for Cross-Country.  We had a great day (thankfully without rain).  Tonight, I would like you spend at least 30 minutes on your "Forms of Energy" poster.  I would like to collect them on Friday, or at the very latest on Monday.  I look forward to a regular day tomorrow.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 10 14:

Read. 

Reminder to cross-country runners - wear appropriate gear for tomorrow's meet.  We will be leaving at noon.

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 10 10:

1.  Read whenever possible for enjoyment - it's Thanksgiving weekend.

If you are wondering about book reports, don't worry.  The due date will be pushed back and a new date will be given when the project has been assigned.  I plan to outline the project sometime next week, so it won't be due for a while. 

If you'd like to practice matching numbers written in standard form with numbers written in expanded form, try http://www.quia.com/mc/279741.html

HAVE A WONDERFUL, RELAXING WEEKEND.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 10 09:

1.  EQAO results were sent home with Grade 4 students.

2.  Students were asked to decorate the front of their writing folders tonight.  These should be colourful, as well as neat.  The cover should reflect some aspect of the writing process.  Think about it as a book cover for a book all about writing.

Here is the weekend agenda for 08 10 03:

Enjoy the weekend everyone!  I hear a few of you have math to finish.  Otherwise, just try to fit some reading in whenever you can.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 10 02:

1.  Read 1/2 hour.

2.  Gr. 4 - Finish Chpt. 2: Lesson 1 pg. 30-31 (#3-4)

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 10 01:

1.  Read 1/2 hour. 

If you'd like to practice placing numbers into their proper place value position (like we did today on the Senteo, try:  http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html or

http://www.321know.com/plc41ax3.htm#section3 (In this one, you have to identify

all place values for larger numbers in a given amount of time)

Grade 4's, if you haven't returned your Enrichment screening permission forms, please bring back ASAP.  Thanks.  Our first testing day will begin on Friday.

Here is the agenda for 08 09 30:

1.  Get math tests signed.

2.  See newsletters ref:  Picture Day Reminder and October News

3.  Gr. 4 - Complete social studies Medieval book information sheet.

Congratulations everyone for running a collective 316 laps for Terry Fox!  This translates into 79 kilometres overall.  Fantastic!

Here is the weekend agenda for 09 08 26:

1.  Read whenever possible.

2.  Monday is a PA Day, therefore there are no classes.

Open House was a success.  Thanks to everyone for coming out to support your children.  There was no homework tonight.  I will try to have math tests marked for early next week. 

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 09 24:

1.  There will be a math test tomorrow that covers the concepts in Chapter One.  Students should use the Chapter Review to prepare.  At least one question from the Problem Bank will be on the test too. 

2.  See newsletter.   

Here is the agenda for 08 09 23:

1.  Gr. 4 finish worksheets for Chpt. 1 Test Yourself and if necessary Lesson 7.

2.  Be certain that you have returned your Terry Fox permission forms.

3.  Of course, READ!

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 09 22: 

1.  Grade Four - See newsletter ref:  Enrichment screening.

2.  Get Chapter 1 Mid-Chapter Review signed and return it to class.

3.  Read 1/2 hour.

4.  Chapter 1 math test - Thursday.

Thoughts of sympathy are extended to the Marsh family at this tragic time.   May peace and friendship provide you all with strength and comfort in the days and months ahead.

The grade change has been made.  We now correctly show Grade 4/5! 

If you are looking for a great read-along site for after school reading, try:

http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp

Congratulations to the boys on the P-Town Hockey Team.  Great job winning 4-3 against your opponent.  Lucky for me, I was able to see the winning goal.  Bravo!

I just recently noticed that our Schoolnotes page needs to have a grade change made. It still reads Grade 4. As soon as I am able I will have this corrected to read Grade 4/5. Grade 5, please accept my apologies until the change has been made. In order to correct this problem, I will need to create a brand new page. It may take a bit of time.

Here is the agenda for 08 09 19:
1. Read 1/2 hour.
A brochure was sent home today to outline the upcoming book fair.

Here is the agenda for 08 09 11:
1. Read 1/2 hour.

Here is the agenda for 08 09 10:
1. Finish "final" copy of "Friends Are..." These need to be written neatly and colourfully illustrated as they will be displayed at the Wyoming Fair.


Here is tonight's agenda for 08 09 08:

1. Read 1/2 hour.
2. Think about the qualities that you look for in a friend.

Here is tonight's agenda for 08 09 04:
1. Students were asked to complete "Responses to Conflict" worksheet. This is a review of today's lesson. They are to write the phrases listed at the bottom of the page in the appropriate category. e.g. use bullying would be written under "aggressive".

Here is the agenda from 08 09 03:
1. Our Grade 4/5 newsletter was sent home tonight outlining upcoming due dates, topics, and expectations.
2. A math patterning worksheet was sent home to reinforce what we did in today's class.
Students are to fill in missing number patterns.

Here is the agenda for 08 09 02:
Hello everyone!
We had a successful first day and will be gearing up for great things to come. There was no formal homework sent home tonight, but the following newsletters were sent with your child:
-School newsletter and calendar
-Student Accident Insurance brochures
I have left last year's daily agenda so you can have a peek. I will be deleting last year's information by the end of this week to make room for a brand new, exciting year.
Regards,
Jackie Lyons