Science Fair Boards

Hi Students and Parents:

Thanks to the students who have brought in money for their Science Fair boards.  If students still haven't paid, please bring in your money by Friday at the latest.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

November 25th to 29th Grade 5W News

Dear Parents and Students:

Today Mark Haney, the Falaise Park Artist in Residence, gave each Grade 5 student a pamphlet called, "East Side Animals", that summarizes the special project that our class has been involved with Nootka Elementary and Thunderbird Elementary.  Please read over the pamphlet as it includes a description and photos of what our class has been learning with Mark.

Here is a brief overview of learning this week:

• Wednesday, November 27th, Early Dismissal Day, Revised Copy of My Strengths and Abilities, Chapter "Redbeard Again" (Questions only, not vocab), study for Science Test pages 2-29, study cards or notes
• Thursday, November 28th, Science Test 
• Friday, November 29th, Christmas Activity Day 

• No Bible Memory or Spelling Tests this week
• Science Fair: pairs have been chosen, narrowing down topic, and thinking about possible experiments they would like to do...most all of the Science Fair project should be done at school and with their partner

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

5W Classroom News November 21st

Dear Parents and Students:

Today, students worked with their Science Fair partner in the computer lab.  Students participated in an online survey using the Science Buddies website http://www.sciencebuddies.org This website may be accessed using the School's website.  In the next few days and weeks ahead, this website will be very useful to help students complete their projects by February 3rd.

Below is a brief summary of important homework and events:

Friday, November 22nd, due

• Spelling Test
• BMV Quiz
• Math Fraction Homework Package
• Esther Skit Performance for Kindergarten Buddies

Monday, November 25th

• Bonhoeffer Writing Final Copy due

Wedensday, November 27th

Science "Forces and Machines" Study Cards

Thursday, November 28th

• Science Test, "Forces an Machines", pages 2-29

Friday, November 29th

• Christmas Activity Day

Please continue to check and sign your child's planner,

Blessings,

Dave Wu

November 18th to November 22nd 5W Science Fair News

Dear Students and Parents:

This afternoon both Grade 5 classes came together for the first time to learn a little about the upcoming Science Fair in February.  Students were introduced to possible Science Fair topics as well as potential Science Fair partners.  Teachers encouraged students to choose partners whom they will work well with. Because this a a paired-project most of Science Fair work will be completed in school.  Teachers will have the final say about Science Fair partners and we will let students know their partners by the end of the week.

We are looking for to a great learning experience together.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

November 12th - 15th 5W

Dear Students and Parents:

I hope that you had a great Remembrance Day weekend.  I enjoyed meeting with the parents of my students last Thursday.  Please feel free to follow-up on any issues or concerns with me.  Again, it is a privilege to teach your child.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

Here is a brief overview of what we are learning in class this week:

• In Bible, we are learning about Esther.
• In Math, we are continuing our study of fractions.
• In Social Studies, we are studying the history of British Columbia.
• In Science, we are learning about forces, friction, and motion.
• In Physical Education, we are participating in a volleyball unit.
• For our novel study, we are reading Cariboo Runaway, Chapter on "Redbeard".

Students may always review for their spelling, Bible Memory, and other subjects during the week. Here is a short summary of homework for our week:

• French Test on November 14th

• Bring Science Roller Coaster Supplies by November 15th.  Students will work together to build a roller coaster as we study force and motion.

• Science Fair All-School Kick-Off November 15th

• Spelling Sentences on November 15th

• BMV Esther Quiz  on November 22nd.  Students are reading Esther Chapter 3 and will role-play Mordecai and Haman.

• Spelling test on November 22nd

5W News November 4th to 8th

Tuesday, November 5th

No spelling or BMV 

Science Chapter 2 Simple Machines Test

Writing--Creative Teacher Story

Wednesday, November 6th

Field trip to Fort Langley 

Thursday, November 7th,

 Parent-Teacher conferences 

Friday, November 8th

Professional Day

British Columbia Timelines... Learning about the history of our province

Crazy Hair Day

5W is happy that the weekend is here