Today

Today was a blast.

We headed to St. Clair for 9:45. We hit the gym first. Ball hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and some free time.

Next we headed to the pool. It was a diving fiesta!  We had a blast swimming and playing.

We had a pizza and juice picnic, then played capture the flag around the pond.

We headed back to school for a surprise water balloon fight and freezies.

Tomorrow is our auction and sadly the last day...

I am so going to miss my munchkins....

Our Year: A Slideshow

I created a slideshow for the students of pictures and footage of some of the things we have done throughout the year.  We viewed it on Thursday.  In the past, I have burned it on CD or DVD and have given each child a copy.  Some people have had a hard time viewing  it on their home devices for whatever reason.  If you would prefer me to save it on a memory stick for you, just to ensure it works at home for you, please send your child with a memory stick.  I will save it for you, as well as sending your child home with a CD/DVD copy.

I tried to post it here, but I guess I'm just not that tech savvy yet...

Thanks!!

The Last Few Days

Well, last week of posts...

Ugh, I am struggling with losing this phenomenal group of kids...but as they say, "The show must go on!"

The Grade 5s presented their fractured fairytale plays that they independently wrote, directed, and starred in, with no assistance.  There were a few hiccups along the way, with some kids absent, and some stepping in and taking over, but overall the performances were great!  I am so proud of them for working together on their own and creating a product that they can be proud of.

The dances were awesome too!  I love watching the kids embrace their creativity, and step out of their comfort zone.  Life is so much better when you are having FUN!!

The visit from the Mayor was spectacular.  Photos are below.  Regardless of our political beliefs or opinions, Mayor Dilkens was very professional and took the students so seriously.  He treated them just as he would any of his constituents.  Councillor Francis was just as wonderful with the kids.  The kids were extremely serious, and Mayor Dilkens said "Wow, the students at Christ the King were the most polite and asked the most serious questions."  CBC News was there to report...and WE MADE IT ON THE 5 o'CLOCK NEWS!!!

Click here to see...OUR CLASS ON THE NEWS!

My apologies for not posting...this week has been insane,,. and we haven't had homework.

I'll leave my final thank-yous and farewells for later this week...

Monday, June 16

THE MAYOR IS COMING TOMORROW!!!!

Dress up, wear red, white and black.  If you are asking a question, be prepared!

Plays are Friday at 1:30 for anyone that would like to attend.

Dances are tomorrow!

Next Week

Fractions Quiz on Monday


June 16:  Dances

June 18:  Plays at 1:30!

Homework

June 15:  Dances

June 18:  Plays

Talent Show on Thursday!

Homework

Math:  Page 299 #1-4

Literacy:  Have your 5 subtopics chosen for your poster

June 15th:  Dances

June 18th:  Plays

The Great Provincial Debate

Provincial Government in Grade 5

So...in 5R we always tend to take it to the next level...so when learning about the Ontario Legislature, we decided we should research a political party and have a debate.

Step 1:  We found reliable websites and researched the parties.

Step 2:  We pledged a party.

Step 3:  We researched the party's platform.  

Step 4:  We elected a leader of each party and began writing a speech

Step 5:  We researched the other party's weaknesses and planned to point them out to the class.

Step 6:  We made posters, cheers, and planned our outfits.

Step 7:  We held the debate

Step 8:  We voted on ballots

Step 9:  We elected a winner!

The Progressive Conservatives

The New Democratic Party

The Liberals

The Green Party

More New Democrats

Anthony rebutting the other party's points

The Winners!

Homework

Track Day tomorrow!

Dances June 15th

Plays June 18th

Inspiration Slideshows finish up on Monday

Homework

Math Page 290 #1-4

Inspiration Slideshows and Debates tomorrow!  Wear your party's colour!

Plays are June 18th

Dances are June 15th

Homework

Math:  Page 287  #1-4, #7

Inspiration Slideshows due Wed

Debates on Wednesday

Play Performances June 18th

Dance Performances June 15th

Helpful political websites:

NDP

PC

Liberal

Green

CBC All Parties