Friday, March 19, 2021

March 19th, 2021

   Happy Friday!

Students that are isolating at home are expected to complete the work posted in Google Classroom. If they don't, they will fall behind and it will be difficult to get caught up.

Handouts, answer keys, notes, and assignments given during the week are posted on Google Classroom almost every day.

School library:  If you would like to borrow new books, be sure to complete the form on Google Classroom this weekend. There will be no class time to order books; students should do this at home. Here is the link to order your library books: Library request form

What can be done at home to improve language and math skills : 
Important notice: 
  • It is strongly advised that students have their own French/English dictionary and a Bescherelle.  (I do not have enough paper versions of those kinds of dictionaries for every student in the classroom).

Due Dates: 
  • Math homework (Aire et périmètre_feuille de travail) due for Monday March 22nd.
Marks posted on Power School (to be posted by the end of the week): 
  • ELA: Bill Nye Electricity
  • FLA: La Guerre des Tuques
  • Science: Electricity unit test, Un circuit pas comme les autres (electricity)

Week at a glance: 

Please check Google Classroom for details on the work done this week.

Have a nice weekend! 

Friday, March 12, 2021

March 12th, 2021

  Happy Friday!

Students that are isolating at home are expected to complete the work posted in Google Classroom. If they don't, they will fall behind and it will be difficult to get caught up.

Handouts, answer keys, notes, and assignments given during the week are posted on Google Classroom almost every day.

School library:  If you would like to borrow new books, be sure to complete the form on Google Classroom this weekend. There will be no class time to order books; students should do this at home. Here is the link to order your library books: Library request form

What can be done at home to improve language and math skills : 
Important notice: 
  • The presentations for the French book report starts next week: Order of presentations
  • It is strongly advised that students have their own French/English dictionary and a Bescherelle.  (I do not have enough paper versions of those kinds of dictionaries for every student in the classroom).

Marks posted on Power School (to be posted by the end of the week): 
  • Math: Decimals

Week at a glance: 

Please check Google Classroom for details on the work done this week.

Have a nice weekend! 

Friday, March 5, 2021

March 1st, 2021

 Happy Friday!

Students that are isolating at home are expected to complete the work posted in Google Classroom. If they don't, they will fall behind and it will be difficult to get caught up.

Handouts, answer keys, notes, and assignments given during the week are posted on Google Classroom almost every day.

School library:  If you would like to borrow new books, be sure to complete the form on Google Classroom this weekend. There will be no class time to order books; students should do this at home. Here is the link to order your library books: Library request form

What can be done at home to improve language and math skills : 
Important notice: 
  • There will be a Science test (Electricity Unit) next Thursday (March 11th).
  • It is strongly advised that students have their own French/English dictionary and a Bescherelle.  (I do not have enough paper versions of those kinds of dictionaries for every student in the classroom).
  • Read the letter that was sent home about the Electricity Unit House Project.
Francophonie Week:
  • Next week, there will be activities to highlight the French language and culture.  Something that students can do is visit this website Journal des Rendez-vous de la Francophonie to learn more about the Acadian French culture and do some activities.
  • Monday: Food Truck - Students should bring a lunch and snacks even though they ordered from the Food Truck.
  • Tuesday: French movie - If students want to bring one special snack and drink, they can do it.
  • Wednesday: Sugar Shack - If everything goes well, students will be able to have one stick of maple taffy.  Students can dress up as a lumberjack/fur trader (checkered shirt) and take selfies with the mascots.
  • Thursday: Spelling contest -(Concours d'épellation) and Sugar Cube Castle contest.

Marks posted on Power School (to be posted by the end of the week): 
  • ELA: Show and Tell

Week at a glance: 

Please check Google Classroom for details on the work done this week.

Have a nice weekend! 

Friday, February 26, 2021

February 26th, 2021

Happy Friday!

Students that are isolating at home are expected to complete the work posted in Google Classroom. If they don't, they will fall behind and it will be difficult to get caught up.

Handouts, answer keys, notes, and assignments given during the week are posted on Google Classroom almost every day.

School library:  If you would like to borrow new books, be sure to complete the form on Google Classroom this weekend. There will be no class time to order books; students should do this at home. Here is the link to order your library books: Library request form

What can be done at home to improve language and math skills : 
Important notice: 
  • There will be a Math test (decimals) next Friday (March 5th).
  • It would be greatly appreciated if students could complete the survey about the Learning Commons signage: Signage survey
  • It is strongly advised that students have their own French/English dictionary and a Bescherelle.  (I do not have enough paper versions of those kinds of dictionaries for every student in the classroom).
  • For the book report/book fair, I suggest that students have a trifold (2$ at Dollorama) to present their work.  Here is an example: Trifold - Salon du livre

Due dates: 
  • I would like that each student writes a message about the class…it could be what they as a class did this year, an experience they all shared, or even a message to their future selves. It could be humorous or serious, maybe include some inside jokes… etc.  This is due on Monday. 
  • All of the written parts for the book report must be completed by Monday.  (See Google Classroom for instructions).

Marks posted on Power School (to be posted by the end of the week): 
  • None for now.

Week at a glance: 

Please check Google Classroom for details on the work done this week.

Have a nice weekend! 

Friday, February 19, 2021

February, 19th 2021

  Happy Friday!

Students that are isolating at home are expected to complete the work posted in Google Classroom. If they don't, they will fall behind and it will be difficult to get caught up.

Handouts, answer keys, notes, and assignments given during the week are posted on Google Classroom almost every day.

School library:  If you would like to borrow new books, be sure to complete the form on Google Classroom this weekend. There will be no class time to order books; students should do this at home. Here is the link to order your library books: Library request form

What can be done at home to improve language and math skills : 
Important notice: 
  • It is strongly advised that students have their own French/English dictionary and a Bescherelle.  (I do not have enough paper versions of those kinds of dictionaries for every student in the classroom).
  • For the book report/book fair, I suggest that students have a trifold (2$ at Dollorama) to present their work.  Here is an example: Trifold - Salon du livre

Due dates: 
  • The research for Louis Riel and the other historical figure must be done on Monday (February 22nd). (Page de recherche)
  • Math textbook pages 189-190: 1-2-6-7-8-9-10-11-13 (for Monday)

Marks posted on Power School (to be posted by the end of the week): 
  • None for now

Week at a glance: 

Please check Google Classroom for details on the work done this week.

Have a nice weekend!

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

February 10th, 2021

 Happy Friday!

Students that are isolating at home are expected to complete the work posted in Google Classroom. If they don't, they will fall behind and it will be difficult to get caught up.

Handouts, answer keys, notes, and assignments given during the week are posted on Google Classroom almost every day.

School library:  If you would like to borrow new books, be sure to complete the form on Google Classroom this weekend. There will be no class time to order books; students should do this at home. Here is the link to order your library books: Library request form

What can be done at home to improve language and math skills : 
Important notice: 
  • It is strongly advised that students have their own French/English dictionary and a Bescherelle.  (I do not have enough paper versions of those kinds of dictionaries for every student in the classroom).
  • For the book report/book fair, I suggested to students to buy a trifold (2$ at Dollorama) to present their work.  Here is an example: Trifold - Salon du livre
  • Monday, March 8th, there will be a Food Truck selling Beavertails and poutine to students.  Students need to tell me what they would like and bring me the money in cash (exact change) no later than February 17th.  We will not accept any money after that date, nor on the day the Food Truck comes.  A Beavertail is 7$, poutine 5$ and soft drink 1$.  If a student does not want gravy or cheese in their poutine, it will still be 5$.  All students need to bring a lunch on that day.  If something goes wrong, they will still have something to eat.  No refunds will be issued unless the whole class is in isolation.

Due dates: 
  • Show and Tell: presentations start on February 8th.  (Guidelines and rubric in Google Classroom).   Here is the order of the presentations for next week: Show and Tell
  • Students need to finish reading their French book for the book report for February 15th. 

Marks posted on Power School (to be posted by the end of the week): 
  • Math: Fractions
  • ELA: Tintin and the Blue Lotus #2, City of Ember chapter 7
  • FLA: Viola Desmond

Week at a glance: 

Please check Google Classroom for details on the work done this week.

Have a nice weekend!

Friday, February 5, 2021

February 5th, 2021

 Happy Friday!

Students that are isolating at home are expected to complete the work posted in Google Classroom. If they don't, they will fall behind and it will be difficult to get caught up.

Handouts, answer keys, notes, and assignments given during the week are posted on Google Classroom almost every day.

School library:  If you would like to borrow new books, be sure to complete the form on Google Classroom this weekend. There will be no class time to order books; students should do this at home. Here is the link to order your library books: Library request form

What can be done at home to improve language and math skills : 
Important notice: 
  • Next week, students can bring loonies for the Heart and Stroke Foundation (last day: February 10th) 
  • Wednesday, February 10th will be wear red, white, and pink, or something with hearts on it.
  • For the book report/book fair, I suggested to students to buy a trifold (2$ at Dollorama) to present their work.  Here is an example: Trifold - Salon du livre
  • Monday, March 8th, there will be a Food Truck selling Beavertails and poutine to students.  Students need to tell me what they would like and bring me the money in cash (exact change) no later than February 17th.  We will not accept any money after that date, nor on the day the Food Truck comes.  A Beavertail is 7$, poutine 5$ and soft drink 1$.  If a student does not want gravy or cheese in their poutine, it will still be 5$.  All students need to bring a lunch on that day.  If something goes wrong, they will still have something to eat.  No refunds will be issued unless the whole class is in isolation.

Due dates: 
  • Show and Tell: presentations start on February 8th.  (Guidelines and rubric in Google Classroom).   Here is the order of the presentations: Show and Tell
  • Students need to finish reading their French book for the book report for February 15th. 

Marks posted on Power School: 
  • None for now

Week at a glance: 

Please check Google Classroom for details on the work done this week.

Have a nice weekend!

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