Monday, June 15, 2015

5W Last Week of School!

Dear Parents and Students,

Our last week of school has come upon us.  I have really enjoyed teaching this class.

We had a great trip to Victoria last Thursday.  Thank you to all our parents who came with us.  On our return ferry ride we saw ORCAS!  It was a sight to behold and one that our students will never forget.

Please ensure that your child returns from home any school textbooks or classroom novels this week.

This week:

Tuesday, June 16th--Please bring a strong bag/box to start bringing home personal supplies.  Also, students will need a rag to wash down their desks, chairs, and lockers.

Current Events--Jamaica Handout, school and education similarities and differences with Canada

Social Studies--Elections Canada, questions, quiz Wednesday

HACE/Writing--Career Exploration, one page summary due Tuesday

ART/Writing--Grade 5 Year Memories Book, students are designing their own personal book about their year, with photos of their friends and field trips.

MATH--Polygons and Geometry

Wednesday, June 17th

Quiz Canada Elections
Work on Grade 5 Memories Book
Begin taking home personal supplies

Thursday, June 18th

Work on Grade 5 Memories Book

Kindergarten and Grade 5 Buddy Lunch

Wash down desks, chairs, lockers

Room Cleanup

Friday, June 19th

Room Clean-up

Goodbyes

Year-End Assembly @ 11 a.m-11:45 (exact time will be written in student planners)

School ends at NOON!  Please pick up your child.

Have a great summer,

Mr.Wu







Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Victoria Field Trip

Dear Students and Parents:

Tomorrow is our Grade 5 field trip to Victoria.  Please arrive at the front of the school by 7:00 a.m.

Students should bring a packed lunch, snacks, water bottle, $10.00 for supper on the ferry back, and a light sweater or jacket just in case the weather is cooler in Victoria.  Also, students should wear their VCS gym T-Shirts.

We will see everyone bright and early tomorrow morning,

Mr.Wu

Friday, June 5, 2015

5W News June 5, 2015

Dear Students and Parents:

Only two weeks left of school.  Summer is almost here, but we much left to do.

Our Victoria Field Trip is this Thursday, June 11th.  Please plan to be at the school by 7:00 a.m. and pick-up your child by 7:30 p.m.

The next day will be a DEAR DAY until French Plays in the afternoon  @2:20 p.m.  Students should be memorizing their lines.

Here is a brief overview of next week:

Bible--Last Bible Memory Verse of the year is I Timothy 4:8-12, will be tested
           on Monday, June 15th.

Spelling -- We have had our last spelling test of the year!

Math--We have completed our measurement unit.  Next, we will learn about geometry in the final two weeks of school.

Writing--Students are writing a personal summary of their Grade 5 Year, highlighting their favorite moments and memories.

Reading/HACE--Students will be researching about careers that they are interested in.

Social Studies--We are learning about the government in Canada.  Today, we had a quiz about the three levels of government.

Art--Students are working in their art portfolios, drawing eco-friendly cars, clothes design, 3-D art, and sketches that are related to books read in class, such as Enemy Pie and A Hat for Ivan.  Portfolios should be handed-in on Wednesday, June 10th.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu