Canada Day Bike Ride

Hi Grade 5 Parents and Students:

Below is an email from Kerry Chow inviting you to a Canada Day bike ride.  The details are below.  If you can make it, please let Kerry know.

Proud to be Canadian,

Mr.Wu

P.S. Unfortunately, I am unable to come.

Good afternoon everyone,
 
I'm hosting a Canada Day Bike Ride tomorrow at Creekside Community Center (Just south of Science World).  
 
All families are welcome. Please ensure everyone is wearing a helmet. If your child is a beginner cyclist, please ensure that you accompany your child. 

We will leave the Creekside Community Center at 9:30am and head towards Granville Island.

Once there...family and kids can have a light lunch in the market. After a light lunch, we will bike back to Science world. * Please ensure that your child has some money for lunch and a water bottle.*

** Please dress in anything red, to celebrate Canada Day **

Thanks

Kerry Chow

Dragon Boats and Barbecue Wednesday, June 18th

Hello Grade 5 Parents and Students:

It's dragon boating time!

Just in case you have lost the letter about dragon boating... here is the info and some extra directions about where to come and watch the race if you are free from 1pmonward.

Students should come to school wearing theirVCS T-Shirt, shorts and sturdy sandals or old runners. They should have a complete change of clothes and shoes and a small towel with them (in case they get wet). Please also make sure they have sunscreen, a warm jumper in case they are cold later and a snack and water bottle.

We will leave school at 9am and be back by3pm.

Here is some helpful information about how to get to where we are racing from Kerry Chow:

"If parents want to come down to check the races, please have them come down to aqua bus at science world.  The aqua bus stop is located in front of the Creekside Community Center.

For those driving, there is free parking on the streets or paid parking downstairs in the community center.

For those sky training, get off at main street/Science world.   Once there, walk towards science world. As you are facing west, take a walk along the seawall (150 meters). You should see the aqua bus stop on their right. "

(Thanks Kerry).

We are so looking forward to our trip tomorrow and the teachers promise not to get too competitive about which class wins the race... 

Many thanks,

Michelle Redfern & Dave Wu

Last Week of School

Dear  Students and Parents:

We are almost finished our school year!  Here are a few reminders for our last week in Grade 5:

Monday, June 16th--Today, we worked on completing our South Africa brochures. Some students still will have to complete and print their brochures for tomorrow.  A few students started their written year-end memories of Grade 5.  Tomorrow we will have a short quiz on the municipal government.

Tuesday, June 17th--French Plays at 9:00 a.m. in 5W room. Students will have a municipal government quiz and work on our year-end written memories of Grade 5.

Wednesday, June 18th-- Dragonboat and Barbecue at False Creek. If parents are picking up their children from False Creek, please come by 2:00 p.m.  Otherwise, we will return by Skytrain to the school by 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 19th--Students will complete their year-end personal memories of Grade 5.  Class Party from 2:15-2:45 p.m.  Students should return from home any school textbooks or novels, eg. Science or The Secret World of Og.

Friday, June 20th--School only until noon.  Morning we will clean-up the classroom, so students should bring rags and bag to take home personal supplies.  K-5 final assembly is from 11:00 a.m. till about 11:45 a.m.

The Secret World of Og--book covers and reviews

Students have just finished reading a Canadian classic, The Secret World of Og, a story about five children who find themselves in a world of little green men.

The book's main characters were based on the author's own five children.  Happy Father's Day!

Below are some student samples:

Week of June 9th to 13th

Dear Students and Parents:

Only two more weeks to go...hang-in there!

Here is a brief outline of our week:

Monday--Students received their last BMV quiz of the year and prepared for our provincial government quiz tomorrow.  Also, students continued reading The Secret World of Og and should aim to finish the novel by Wednesday.  DEAR Day is Friday and students may use that time to complete their cover page assignment.

Tuesday--Students will have a quiz about the provincial level of government and the role of the premier.  Also, students will have time to research about South Africa in order to complete their brochures.

Wednesday--Students will be given time to work on their South Africa brochures and cover page assignment for The Secret World of Og.  Also, students will have a French Test--Units A + B. Finally, a few students still have HACE presentations to show the class.

Thursday--Victoria Field Trip -- Students should meet at 6:45 a.m. in front of the school.  Bus leaves at 7:00 a.m.  Please plan to pick-up your child at 7:15 p.m. at VCS.

Friday-- DEAR DAY --The Secret World of Og Cover Page Assignment is due. If they need to, students must use this time to finish their assignment by 3:00 p.m.   Students may dress in pj's and bring healthy snacks to class.  One pillow and sleeping bag per child.

June 12 th Victoria Field Trip Reminders

Grade 5 Fieldtrip to Victoria June 12, 2014

Reminders for Thursday

1.   Wear VCS T-Shirt and check for Victoria weather forecast

2.   Bring breakfast snack, muffin, or granola bar

3.   Bring lunch bag

4.   Bring $10.00 for White Spot dinner on the ferry

5.   Meet at the front doors by 6:45 a.m. and check in with your teacher for attendance

6.   Parents, please pick-up your child by 7:15 p.m. at the school

7.   Phone in the morning Mr.Wu  or Mrs.Redfern if your child is unable to come in the morning eg. sick

Dress-up Friday, June 6th

On Friday our students dressed up as cartoon or movie characters.

Here are a few pics:

5W Career Explorations

Have you wanted ever wanted to be a programmer, actor, photographer, or doctor?

Here are some power points that students have shown to our class on the jobs that they want to have when they grow up.

Julia B.'s presentation on being a Zookeeper

Kaden's Presentation on being a programmer

Celeste's Presentation on being a photographer

Jaden's Presentation on being an actor

Iris' Presentation on being a cartoon animator

Simran's Presentation on Ben Carson

South Africa Brochure Guidelines

Name: _________________        Date:___________

South Africa Brochure

Your task is to create an informative and attractive brochure about South Africa.  The purpose of the brochure is to inform readers about the country, and to attract travelers to it.  The brochure should demonstrate your research and knowledge about the food, animals, culture, sports, recreation, people, history, and languages of South Africa.  The brochure should include a combination of text and images.  Please ensure that you do NOT just copy facts, but put information into your words.

Title Page should include picture, title, colored flag, and your NAME.    

    ________/5

Information Pages should include at least at least 4 of the following topics: 

(Evidence of research, note-taking, bibliography)                               

_______/20

□   Food

□   Animals

□   Culture

□   Sports

□   Recreation

□   People

□   Languages

□   History

□   Geography

Overall effort and design                                                   ______/5  

Due: Monday, June 16^th by 3:00 p.m. Total:_____________/30

Here are some websites that may help students research and complete their brochures:

Sightseeing Guide

South Africa Facts

World Vision Country Profile

South Africa official Website

National Geographic Site

Wikipedia

Students should use at least three or more sources--websites, books, magazines, or encyclopedias--to complete their research.

The Last Three Weeks!

The last three weeks are going to be busy, but a lot of fun!

Mr.Seth speaks to the class about his life as an engineer.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
2nd Mrs.Beasley speaks to the class about being a nurse. Spelling List-South Africa words	3rd Last BMV handed-out II Timothy 6-8	4th Mr.Seth speaks to the class about being an engineer South Africa Brochure introduced	5th The Secret World of Oz continued… South Africa research School concert	6th Last weekly spelling test –South Africa Words Dress up day!
9th BMV Quiz II Timothy 1:6-8	10th Provincial Government Quiz	11th French Test – Units A+B  (Final strings exam for those taking part)	12th VICTORIA TRIP (7.00am – 7.00pm).	13TH The Secret World of Og Book Covers Due DEAR day
16th South Africa Brochures Due By 3:00 p.m.	17th 5W French Play (9:00 a.m.start) Municipal Government Quiz	18th Dragon Boating and BBQ (Full day trip).	19th   Sharing memories of our year together Class party from 2.15pm	20th Class Cleanup Bring Rags and a bag or box to take home personal supplies Last day of school!