LAST Week of School for 5W

Thank you to all the Victoria fieldtrip Grade 5 parent-chaperones: Mrs.Wong, Mrs.Swannie, Mrs.Heaslip, Mrs.Cheng, Mrs.Lee, and Mr.Li.  We had a great time in Victoria!

Today was a reading DEAR DAY!

Happy Birthday Joanne Siu!

Upcoming homework assignments and events:

Monday June 18th

• BMV I Timothy 3:1-4, bonus v.5
• French Auction
• Work on Math Polygon Package
• Work on Individual Grade 5 autobiography
• Social Studies Quiz: Current Events and South Africa

 Tuesday June 19th

• Work on South Africa Brochure
• Bag lunch together with the Grade 5GH class
• Work on Individual Grade 5 autobiography
• French Auction

 Wednesday June 20th

• Special All-School Assembly 10:20 am  ( Is there a parent who could help pass out muffins from about 11:15-12:15 that would be great, please let Mr.Wu know)
• South Africa Brochure due
• We will watch the movie Invictus (please read the parent-letter sent home today)
• Lunch Monitor Pizza Lunch
• Last French and Music classes

Thursday June 21st

• South Africa Individual Presentations
• South Africa lunch with the Grade 5GH class (students will NOT need to bring a lunch that day)
• A couple of parents are needed to help with setup and cleanup for the barbecue for both grade 5 classes from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., please let Mr.Wu know ASAP
• Students should bring a sturdy box or bag to carry personal school supplies home, we will start cleaning up the classroom
• Last ART class

Friday, June 22nd

• Year-End Assembly 11 am certificates awarded
• School ends at NOON!   Parents please pick up your child by noon.  THANKS!
• Class cleanup, students should bring a clean rag to wash and  and a clean rag to dry their desks, chairs, lockers, etc.
• Have a great summer!

June 14th Victoria Fieldtrip

Here are some important reminders for tomorrow's fieldtrip to Victoria:

• must be at VCS by 7 a.m.
• parents must be at VCS by 7:15 p.m. to pick up their child
• students must wear a VCS T-shirt
• bring a bag lunch and $ for dinner on the ferry
• stay with your group
• be respectful to your parent-chaperone
• rememeber that you are representing VCS

Friday is DEAR DAY!  Students may bring healthy snacks and drinks.

Grade 5 Year End Dates

June 13th--French Test, South Africa Research Package Due

June 14th--Victoria Field Trip

June 15th--DEAR DAY

June 20th--South Africa Brochure due

June 22nd--LAST DAY--1/2 day only!

Year End South Africa Unit

Grade 5 students have started learning about South Africa this week.  Students have received a package of information and instructions.  First, students will have to research about the geography, history, culture, food and recreation, language and people, using both web and print materials. Students should complete their South Africa research package by Wednesday, June 13th.  Second, students will create their own brochures about South Africa. The brochures are due Wednesday, June 20th.  Finally, students will have an opportunity to share their brochures to the class on Thursday, June 21st.  Students should practice a brief presentation of their learning about South Africa to the class.

Here are some useful South Africa websites:

Time for Kids  South Africa Easy to Read... fun and interesting facts for students
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/south-africa/

South Africa a major tourist destination
http://www.southafrica.net/sat/content/en/ca/home

PBS More detailed information about South Africa
http://www.pbs.org/hopes/southafrica/index.html

South Africa History Detailed Timeline

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14094918

People, culture, languages, ethnicity
http://www.sa-venues.com/sa_languages_and_culture.htm

Also, students were shown by Mrs.Sedan how to access the World Book for Kids website using the school's website and the LIBRARY BLOG.