In class we read the story "ONE" a Teacher's Choice Award book by Kathryn Otoshi about bullying.

 Pia                                                                                                                         Nov.29/11

                                                       One

               In this story, there was a color named Blue and he was always bullied by

Red.  Red would say, “I’m hot and you’re not,” and Blue would feel very

discouraged. The other colors would always try to cheer and brighten him up by

saying that he was a nice color, but they never stood up to Red.

      Then one day, One came along and said jokes to all the colors. Everyone was

laughing and having a good time until Red saw what was happening. He yelled,

“Stop laughing!” Everyone stopped laughing except for One. He just stood tall like

an  arrow and said firmly, “No.”

    When Yellow saw this she turned to a two, Green turned to three, Purple

turned to four, Orange turned to five, and Blue turned to six! Red couldn’t stop

them from having a wonderful time anymore because they would just stand up to

him.

   Red got so mad he rolled and rolled and felt so small. He thought about how he acted to  

all of the colors and he admitted that it isn’t good to bully. So, he turned into a seven and

became friends to everyone.

  I learned that it’s not good to bully and if you are bullied, stand up to the bully.

BMV to learn for December 5th

Isaiah 35: 4, 5, 6, 10

Hope for Restoration

 ⁴ Say to those with fearful hearts,
      “Be strong, and do not fear,
   for your God is coming to destroy your enemies.
      He is coming to save you.”

 ⁵ And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind
      and unplug the ears of the deaf.

 ⁶ The lame will leap like a deer,
      and those who cannot speak will sing for joy!
 ¹⁰ Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return.
      They will enter Jerusalem^[a] singing,
      crowned with everlasting joy.
   Sorrow and mourning will disappear,

How do these verses describe the coming Messiah?  In what ways do they describe Jesus in the New Testament?

Week of November 28th to December 2ne

Students had a great Christmas Activity Day last Friday; again thank you to all the parent-volunteers. 

Today students received a new spelling list, the test will be on Friday.  Tomorrow students will receive a new BMV from Isaiah; the BMV will be due on Monday, December 5th.

In Science we have been learning about simple machines.  Students are designing a title page that includes a border with examples of simple machines, an illustration that shows how machines make work easier, and an explanation of how simple machines are used in everyday life.  The title page is due Wednesday, Novemeber 30th. 

Last week we read the Teacher's Choice Award book, "The One", a story about bullying.  In response students wrote personal reflections about bullying that we are sharing in our class.

Christmas Activity Day Tomorrow November 25th. DEAR DAY December 2nd.

Just a reminder Christmas Activity Day is tomorrow.  Grade 5's will have a DEAR DAY the following Friday, December 2nd.  Students should bring great books to read to class. 

Science Simple Machines

In class we have been learning about six simple machines: a pulley, screw, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, and lever.  Students are thinking about a simple task like turning on a light switch or watering a plant and using ten or more steps involving simple machines to complete a task. 

Students should check out the website http://www.rubegoldberg.com/?page=gallery for more ideas and examples of simple machines.

November 15 Bible and Bible Memory Verses

Parents please ensure that your child has a New Living Translation STUDY Bible.  This week's BMV is Isaiah 9:1,2, 6-7.  Due: Monday, November 21st.  We have been learning about the Old Testament prophet Isaiah and the historical context in which he lived.

Isaiah  9:1-2, 6-7

Hope in the Messiah

 ^{1 [a]}Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled with glory.

 ^{2 [b]} The people who walk in darkness
      will see a great light.
   For those who live in a land of deep darkness,^[c]
      a light will shine.

  ⁶ For a child is born to us,
      a son is given to us.
   The government will rest on his shoulders.
      And he will be called:
   Wonderful Counselor,^[d] Mighty God,
      Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
 ⁷ His government and its peace
      will never end.
   He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David
      for all eternity.
   The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies
      will make this happen!

Ethan's Class Update

                          My Grade 5 Class So far….

So far grade five has been fantastic! We get to do so many fun activities. Mr.Wu is also a VERY funny and nice teacher. There are also a lot of good books in the classroom. I have learned a lot about Fort Langley and the Fur Trade and had great fun building my storehouse project. We have also had many great read alouds such as Dear Mrs.LaRue, Stanley’s Party and Dinosaurs Go To School! We also saw many YouTube videos and we learned about Michael Buble for current events. I also enjoyed cross country racing in Bear Creek. We also have fantastic buddy classes with the kindergarteners. One of the special days that we recently had was called “Fort Day”. In Fort Day we baked banek bread and made our own Coast Salish menu. We even got to nibble on some jerky! That is how Grade 5 is going for me.

By:Ethan

November 1, 2011

Grade 5 Fieldtrip to Fort Langley November 9, 2011

Parent-drivers-chaperones please come to your child's homeroom by 8:45 a.m.  Thank you to all volunteers: Mrs.Cheng, Mr.Lam, Mrs.Flores, Mrs.Kam, Mrs.Makaj, Mrs.Li. 


Here are driving instructions from Vancouver to Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada:

• Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North shore areas:

Follow the Trans Canada, Highway #1 East to the 232nd Street North exit. Follow 232nd Street to the stop sign on Glover Road. Turn right. Follow Glover Road into the village of Fort Langley. At Mavis Avenue, just before the railway tracks, turn right. They are located at the end of the street. (Do not turn onto River Road).

Here is a website to preview our Fort Langley fieldtrip: http://www.fortlangley.ca/tour.html