Grade 5W News Wednesday, May 6, 2015
We have been learning about the human body. Below is a model of the brain.
From our
classroom homework board:
Subject
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Assignment
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Date Due
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Bible/BMV
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I Timothy 2:1-4
Practice during the week and answer
questions related to praying for those in authority. These verses connect to our study of the
government of Canada.
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BMV Quiz Monday, May 11th
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Spelling
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Spelling Test this week
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Friday, May 8th
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PE
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Track and Field Unit
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Intra-School Track Meet at VCS,
Thursday, May 7th
Students should bring their PE uniform
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
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Math
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Measurement Unit continued…
Students are learning concepts such as
length, width, depth, perimeter, area, capacity, and volume. Students are learning to use the
appropriate tools to use in everyday day life situations.
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
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On-going daily 10 to 15 minutes practice
with either
or
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Writing
& Reading
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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
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Reading/Novel
Study
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Underground
to Canada
A
novel about a slave who escapes and finds freedom through the Underground
Railway to Canada.
Students
will complete a book review.
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Continuing this week, students should
read at least a chapter a day and
complete chapter questions and assignments
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Social
Studies
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Citizenship and Government in Canada
We have been learning about the
different systems of government.
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Quiz Thursday, May 7th
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Current
Events
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The Volcano in Chile
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Friday, May 8th
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Science
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We have had a great time learning about
the different viewpoints of opening a copper mine in British Columbia.
As an Intermediate theme, grade 4 and 5
students are learning about the human body.
The last sessions are tomorrow.
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Art
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Students are designing their own
personal piece of clothing.
Each student should bring a hanger to
display their unique designs.
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HACE
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Healthy Relationships and Bullying
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French
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French Test Section A
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May 1st
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Field
Trips and Special Events
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Early Dismissal
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May 27, 2015
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Dress-up as your favorite character in
a novel
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May 1st
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Intra-school Track Meet
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Thursday, May 7th
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Reader’s Theater Club 3:15-4:00
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Thursday, May 7th
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All School Chapel
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Friday, May 8th
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Class Photo Day
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Thursday, May 14th
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Sports Day 9-Noon
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Friday, May 15th
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Victoria Day Holiday
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Monday, May 18th
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Grade 5 Riverside Cleanup
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Tuesday, May 19th
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Walkathon
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Friday, May 22nd
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Swangard Stadium
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Tuesday, May 26th
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Last Reader’s Theater Parents invited
to watch our students perfom
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Thursday, May 28th
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