What's Happenin' in 5R

Today we worked on a 3 Part Math Lesson, and in the afternoon hit the outdoors for some old fashioned snow fort building...Good Times!!

Monday, January 12

Let it Snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Today for Daily Physical Activity our class went outside to build a snow fort!  Pictures were taken, so stay tuned!

Math:  Today we did a 3 Part Lesson in Patterning.  The kids loved it!  Pictures to come.

Media:  We are working on overt and implied messages.  Assignment coming up soon.

Writing:  Research for Article due Thursday.

Reading:  Heading to the library Thursday AM to get our books!

Art:  Pattern art due Thursday

Social Studies:  We finished our study sheet for the QUIZ on Thursday.  The kids have it in their duo-tangs.

Friday, January 9th

The snow sure did make its way here!  Enjoy your weekend playing in the snow!!!

Math:  Page 14 #1

Literacy:  Research due Thursday

Get marks signed if you have not done so already!

Go sledding and skating!

Thursday, January 8th

Math:  Assessment Focus

Literacy:  Research is due next Thursday.  I want to give the kids more time so they don't feel rushed.
                 Get your library card forms in by tomorrow!

Wear pink and bring a rosary tomorrow

Marks went home to be signed.  Math Tests, Writer's Workshop, and Literature Circle Marks.
Please sign and return.

Wednesday, January 7th

Apologies to all, I was off with a throat infection yesterday!  Ba-humbug January and all of your bugs!

Math:  Page 10  #2,3,4

Writing:  Research Sheet due Monday

Reading:  Have library forms back for Friday.

French:  Thursday

Below are some videos we used for inferencing.  The kids  loved them!

Below is the research sheet example I gave the kids.  We talked about reliable websites (ending in edu or org or pbs etc).  We spent a lot of time doing guided research as a class.

How Kids Can Live a Healthy Active Lifestyle

POINT                                                                    PROOF FROM ARTICLE

Body Drink Water Eat Veggies Exercise	Water is the best way to quench your thirst – and it doesn’t come with the added sugar found in fruit juices, soft drinks and other sweetened drinks. Eating fruit and vegetables every day helps children grow and develop, boosts their vitality and can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases They should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, including vigorous activities that make them ‘huff and puff’.
Mind
Soul
Relationships

ARTICLES/WEBSITES USED

http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/parents-carers/5-ways-to-a-healthy-lifestyle.aspx

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/every-child-needs

Monday January 5th

Math:  Page 6 #1 c, #2 a and c, #3 b, #4

Literacy:  Choose three facts per subtitle for your article on living a healthy lifestyle

http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/parents-carers/5-ways-to-a-healthy-lifestyle.aspx

http://www.eufic.org/article/en/expid/10-healthy-eating-tips-kids/

French:  Due Thursday

I contacted the library today in order to bring the kids over on a regular basis.  We will be starting Independent Reading Journals, and I would like for them to have a book they are very interested in, in order to foster the love of reading.

I will send the necessary form that needs to be filled in in order for your child to receive a card home tomorrow.  If your child would rather read one of their own books that is fine.

Just a note to let you know that some children are running out of pencils and paper.

Curriculum Update: January

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a great holiday break!

Christmas was very exciting over at our house, with Santa visiting our two-year old, and then going to church with the two-year old, only to have him sing "Happy Birthday Dear Jesus" through the whole mass...

So, back to school we go!  Here is a look at our curriculum focus for January:

Numeracy:  We will be studying patterns for the next few weeks. We will be looking at recursive patterns, alternating patterns, extending patterns, input/output machines, determining missing numbers in an equation etc.

Reading:  We are focusing on making inferences/interpreting texts and using stated and implied ideas in texts to make inferences and construct meaning.

Writing:

• identify and order main ideas and supporting details and group them into units that could be used to develop several linked paragraphs, using a variety of strategies 
• establish an appropriate voice in their writing, with a focus on modifying language and tone to suit different circumstances or audiences 
• proofread and correct their writing using guidelines developed with peers and the teacher 

Media:  Advertisements-invert and overt messages

Oral Communication:  Speeches!

Social Studies: We will be examining the Fur Trade in Canada and life on the seigneury.

Science:  Later on in the month we will begin studying forces acting on structures and mechanisms. 

Art:  Textures created with a variety of tools, materials, and techniques; patterning

Religion:  We will be discussing how the Church instructs individuals and societies to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first (Matt. 35:31-46); this is accomplished on a global level by distributing goods fairly throughout the world; bringing immediate aid to those in need; and working for structural changes that establish a fairer distribution of goods while addressing the root causes of poverty. 

Health: We will examine various ways we can live a healthy lifestyle (mind, body, soul)

Phys-Ed:  Basketball