5W French Plays

Here are pictures of our French play this week:

5W Heritage Posters

Students have been learning about their family backgrounds, history, and culture.  Students have had the opportunity to have conversations with their parents and grandparents about how their family came to Canada.

Here are some samples of  their Heritage Posters:

5W Messiah Wordle

Students have been learning about Isaiah and the Messiah in Bible.  Here are some samples of their Messiah Wordles:

5W News December 15, 2015

From our homework board:

+Practice French Play lines for Wed. Dec.16th

+Current Events mapping section due Wed. Dec.16^th

+The Not So Wiseman booklet for Kindergarten Buddy Thurs.Dec.17^th

+Skating Friday De.18th, bring a hockey, snow-boarding helmet, and skates if you have them

+Math IXL(Decimal and Problem-Solving) and Typing Pal, two 20 minutes sessions per week

+optional go to review Simple and Compound Machines by EDHeads

5W Dec.19th News

From our homework board:

+ Finish Current Events “New Era in Spaceflight?” by Thursday, 

   Dec.11th

+ Study for French Test on Friday, Dec.12th

+ Fine Arts Festival, Thursday, Dec.11th  please meet in the classroom by 6:30 p.m.

+ Math IXL (Decimals and Problem-Solving 2 twenty minutes sessions per week)

+ Return skating forms by Friday, Dec.12th

+ No BMV or Spelling Tests this week

December 2nd 5W News

From our Homework Board:

+ Heritage Posters Due by 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3^rd

+ BMV Questions and Quiz Thursday, December 3^rd

+ Christmas Craft Day Friday, December 4th

+ DEAR DAY Monday, December 7^th

⁺Science Test Chapter 2 “Machines us forces to do Work” pp.32-55

Wednesday, December 9th 

5W News November 30th

From Our Homework Board:

+ NO Spelling Test this week

+ Bible Memory Quiz Isaiah 11:7-11 on Thursday, Dec.4th, 

+ Cursive practice of verses due Tuesday, Dec.2nd

+ Bible Memory Verse Questions due Wednesday, Dec.3rd

+ Current Events, "Amazon Rainforest" Questions Tuesday,      Dec.2nd

+Math Decimal HW p.358 due Dec.2nd, complete homework decimal package to prepare for test on Wednesday

+ Complete decimal section in Math IXL

+ Decimal Test Wed, Dec. 2nd

(writing decimals in standard form, words, comparing and ordering decimals, rounding decimals)

+Heritage Poster Due: Thursday, December 3^rd

^{(Students are working in class to complete their Heritage Posters)}

+ Friday, Christmas Craft Activities Day

November 25th 5W News

From our homework board: + Heritage Borders (Thursday) + BMV Quiz (Thursday) + Spelling Test (Friday) + Bring Science materials to build wheel and axle (Thursday) + Heritage Family Tree (Friday) + Practice French lines

Early Dismissal tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015

5W News Nov.23rd

Please note that students may have completed the assignments below during class:

+ Current Events “Trudeau’s Cabinet”, 5 questions and 1 critical questions (Tues)

+ BMV Isaiah 1:17-20 Cursive (Tues) and Questions #1-4 (wed)

+ Spelling Sentences #1-10 (Tues)

+ Messiah WORDLE (Tues)

+ Border Symbols for Heritage Poster (WED), hand-drawn and colored

+ Writing “How My Family Came to Canada” (Thursday)

+ BMV Quiz (Thursday)

+ Spelling Test (Friday)

5W News Nov.20th

+ On-going Heritage Project work…

+ Conduct an interview with your parents, grandparents, or other relative to gather information about How your family came to Canada? 

+ Work on symbols, illustrations, collect pictures or family photos for next week

+ French Play Dec.16^th

+ Memorize lines

+ Math IXL (20 minutes 2 times a week, Decimals and Problem-Solving)

+ Typing PAL (20 minutes 2 times a week)

Can you guess who this is?

Buddy Class with our Fairy Tale Characters

Grade 5 French Play December 16th

Grade 5 Heritage Poster

Students are learning about their heritage.  Here are some samples of flags and maps that students have designed so far:

5W Math Today

In class we are learning about decimals.  Today, we watched a video comparing decimals.  The video includes practices question to reinforce the math concept.

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/decimals/comparing-decimals/v/comparing-decimals-2-example

5W News November 17, 2015

From our class homework board:

+Heritage Project on-going...

+ Heritage Research about country by Nov.17th (30 minutes)

+ Flag final copy by Nov.18^th

+ Map final copy by Nov.19^{th (printed outline)}

+ Final Copy Written Description of Country by Nov.20^th

^(bring a memory stick)

+ Spelling sentences Nov.18th

+ Spelling test Friday, Nov.20th

+ Memorize French Lines by Nov.20th

+ Math IXL (two 20 minute sessions a week  (Decimal and Problem-Solving)

+ Typing Pal (two 20 minute sessions a week)

Grade 5's and their kindergarten buddies

November 12th 5W News

Dear Grade 5 Parents and Students:

On  Tuesday we had parent-teacher conferences.  Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions or comments about your child to pass along to me.

Here is a brief overview of our homework this week:

+ Bible Memory Quiz Isaiah 11:1-5 Friday, November 13th

+  Current Events "Syria's Civil War" mapping section Friday, November 13th

+  Heritage Poster Assignment Guidelines signed by parent Friday, November 13th

+ Heritage Poster Research about Country, using school's library website and resources  (@ 30 minutes)

Student may practice their math and typing skills (two 20 minutes sessions during the week) using the websites below:

+ Math IXL (Decimal and Problem-Solving Sections)

+ Typing Pal

5W News November 4, 2015

From our November 4th Homework Board:

+Study for Science Test Chapter 1 Thursday

+Study for Spelling Test Friday

+Memorize French lines by Nov.13^th

+Math IXL (Grade 5 Problem-Solving Section)

Upcoming Events:

+Cupcake orders for Carver fundraiser due Nov.9th

+Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov.10^th

+Remembrance Day Nov.11th

November 1st 5W News

Here is a brief overview of homework this week:

1)  BMV Quiz Psalm 94:1-4 on Tuesday

2)  Current Events, 5 questions and critical thinking question by Tuesday

3)  Spelling sentences due Wednesday and Test on Friday

4)  Science Chapter 1 Test on Thursday. Students have been reviewing key concepts and vocabulary in class.  Also, students should complete the chapter review questions on page 29 by Wednesday.

Here are the important terms that students should know for the test:
force, weight, Newton(N), gravity, friction, surface texture, slope, ramp, load, balanced and unbalanced forces.

Some important questions:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of friction?

How are forces important in our daily lives?

5) Social Studies, Reading and Writing...Students have been learning about immigrants, what pushes them from their homeland to Canada and what attracts them to make a new life in Canada.

This week students will be introduced to their Heritage Poster assignment.  Stay tuned for details.

Also, students may practice their math and keyboarding skills using Math IXL and Typing Pal.

Finally, I appreciate parents checking their child's planner.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

Grade 5's Vote for Canada's Next PM

On Monday the Grade 5's experienced the electoral process here at VCS.  Our class visited the official polling station in our school's gym and then back in our classroom our students voted for one of the four major political parties in Canada.

Below are pictures of our students voting:

The Cannery Fieldtrip

Our student learning about the machines in the Cannery.

In the afternoon we enjoyed beautiful beach weather in Steveston.

October 16th 5W News

Dear Parents and Students:

We had an excellent field trip to the Cannery in Steveston yesterday. Our students learned about simple machines and how important salmon was in the history of British Columbia. Students have started writing a letter about their field trip today that will be sent home next week. A big thank you to all our parent-drivers!

They have been given a booklet that has information (geared at students) as well as some activities they can do to be tuned in to what is happening. Students were asked to use the internet to check out the platforms of each of the parties and share what they had learned.

On Monday, we will see firsthand how the voting takes place as we are hosting a station in our own school gym. Also, students will have a chance to participate in a mock student election in class. It is great to see students engaged in learning about the political parties and the electoral process in Canada.  I hope that there will be interesting discussions about the election at home this weekend.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

Grade 5 Teacher

Building a Rollercoaster in Grade 5

Grade 5 students are building a Rollercoaster as an engaging introduction  to our Science unit about forces and motion.

5W News October 5th

Dear Grade 5W Parents and Students:

This is a three day week.  Thursday and Friday are professional days and Monday is Thanksgiving.

"Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness.  Let the whole world know what he has done."
Psalm 105:1

I pray that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

From our classroom Homework Board:

Subject	Assignment	Date Due
Bible/BMV	Bible Memory Quiz Genesis 1:27-29 Practice and review on a daily basis throughout the week	Wednesday, October 7th
PE	Students should bring their PE uniform Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday Soccer Unit Intramurals Tuesday
Math	Place Value Unit Order and Compare Whole Numbers Package > < =	Finish by Wednesday, October 7th
Social Studies	World Geography Unit Quiz on Continents and Oceans	October 14th
Current Events	“Columbia" How is life in Columbia similar and different than in Canada?	Wednesday, October 7th
Science	Force and Motion Design and Build a  Rollercoaster	October 7th
Field Trip	Visiting the Cannery (Please return permission by Oct 7h)	Cannery Field Trip October 15th
Reminders	Additional Homework Practice
	Math IXL, Number Sense Section Typing Pal

Picture Day September 28th and Early Dismissal

Dear Parents:

Just a couple of reminders for next week:

Picture Day September 28th

Early Dismissal September September 30th.  School ends at 1:30 p.m.

Parent Volunteer Forms were sent home today.  Please complete if you wish to drive for field trips or volunteer in the classroom.

Have a great weekend!

Mr.Wu

Math IXL

Dear Grade 5 Parents and Students,

This year we will be using Math IXL both at school and at home. Students have received their usernames and passwords this week.  Students should start with the Grade 5 Number Sense section as we are learning about place values in math class.

I have provided the link below:

https://ca.ixl.com/signin/vcschool

Grade 5W Summer Collage

Students have completed their summer collage assignments.  Read student poems and descriptions about their summer holidays.  Here are a few student samples:

Creation Art

Grade 5 students have been learning about the story of Creation in Genesis.

Here are some examples of their art work.

Grade 5W News September 17th

Dear Grade 5 Students and Parents:

I enjoyed meeting many parents at last Thursday's "Meet the Teacher" night.  I look forward to working with parents to make this year a successful one for your child.

I will send a parent-volunteer form home to follow-up with parents about volunteer opportunities this year. Any parents who could not attend "Meet the Teacher Night", but who wish to be a parent-volunteer, please feel free to contact me by email, if you wish to be a driver for field trips, decorate bulletins, photocopy,or work with students in the classroom

Here is a brief summary of our week at school:

We have introduced a Summer Collage/Poster assignment.  Students will have time to work in class on this assignment during the week.  The assignment will be due on Tuesday, September 22nd. Students have worked hard in class to complete their summer poems and paragraphs.

In Math, students will review place value concepts and addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills.  Also, students will have Daily Math Practice and participate in math centers.  

In Bible, we will begin with the Creation story in Genesis. We have read the book, Creation by G.McDermot. Also, students have designed a title page about Creation.

In Social Studies, we will be reviewing world geography and reading a current event article, "The Greek Prime Minister Resigns.

In PE, we will be begin a Soccer unit.  Students are reminded to bring VCS PE uniforms and runners.

Please check and sign your child's Student Planner.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu
Grade 5

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

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

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

5W NEWS MAY 29TH

Dear Students and Parents,

We had a great Reader's Theater yesterday after school.  The Grade 5's performed three stories that were enjoyed by many parents and students.  I really appreciated the effort and enthusiasm displayed by the students for reading over the past few weeks.  Well-done!

Some homework next week:

Bible:   I Timothy 3:1-5 and know the qualities of a church leader,      
             Quiz Monday, June 1st                    

French:  Memorize your lines for the upcoming French plays on June 12th

Music:  Folk Song Presentation, first week of June

Math:  Measurement continued, focus on volume and capacity

Social Studies:  Government of Canada,  Charter of Rights

Spring Music Concert:  June 4th

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

Grade 5W News

Early Dismissal Day, Wednesday, May 27th

Letter to the Prime Minister due Wednesday, May 27th

Math Volume Package due Thursday, May 28th

Final Reader's Theater Presentation on May 28th, all Grade 5W parents and students are welcome to watch after school from 3:15-4:00 p.m.

Spelling Test on Friday, May 29th

Bible Memory, I Timothy 2:1-5, quiz Monday, June 1st

Victoria Day Field Trip Thursday, June 11th

Grade 5W News    Wednesday, May 20, 2015

From our classroom homework board:

There will be no BMV or Spelling tests this week as we have a short week and Friday is our annual WALKATHON to raise money for our school and International China Concern.  Students should hand-in money collected on Friday morning.  (New assignments or topics will be in bold type)

Subject	Assignment	Date Due
Bible/BMV	No BMV Quiz
Spelling	No Spelling Test this week
PE	Track and Field Unit	Swangard Stadium Track Meet, Tuesday, May 26th
Math	Measurement unit continues… We are learning about volume and capacity this week. As a reinforcement to concepts and skills taught in class, students may use the math websites below: While our Math IXL for a free 30 day trial has expired.   Students may complete twenty questions a day.  http://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-5 Also, students may practice and master their math skills using the website https://xtramath.org/	On-going daily 10 to 15 minutes practice with either http://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-5 or https://xtramath.org/
Writing & Reading	Writing and Reading will be connected with our Slavery Unit.  Students are writing from the perspective of slaves leaving Africa and coming to the New Land.  We are reading “From Slave Ship to Freedom Road”, a book that captures the slave experience.	Students are writing about slavery from the perspective of slaves and slave owners.  Also, we are discussing friendship, prejudice, and stereotypes in class.
Reading/Novel Study	Independent Book Reviews Oral Presentations	May 21st May 22nd
Social Studies	Citizenship and Government in Canada We have been learning about the different systems of government.  This week we are learning about the federal government and the prime minister.
Current Events	“A Royal Girl”	Friday, May 22nd
Science	Students completed a Human Body unit.  Parents please sign and return marked tests by Monday, May 25th.	Human Body Test Signed by parents
Art	Students will be learning to draw 3-D geometric shapes.
HACE	Puberty Lesson #2	Thursday, May 21st
French	French Test Section B
Field Trips and Special Events
	Reader’s Theater Club  3:15-4:00	Thursday, May 21st
	Walkathon	Friday, May 22nd
	Swangard Stadium	Tuesday, May 26th
	Last Reader’s Theater Parents invited to watch our students perform	Thursday, May 28th

Please note that some students may have completed the above homework assignments in class, therefore they may not have any homework written in their planner.  I appreciate parents checking and signing planners on a daily basis.  If you ever feel that your child is doing too little or too much homework, please let me know.  At the Grade 5 level, we think that 45 minutes a night is a recommended guideline.

Thank you,

Mr.Wu