Parent-Teacher Night

Dear Grade 5 Parents:

It was a pleasure to meet the parents of my students last Thursday night.  Please feel free to follow-up with me on any questions or concerns that you may have about my child. My email is dwu@vancouverchristian.org

Please return student-information and parent-volunteer forms by this Friday, September 28th.  A big thank-you to all parents who will either drive and supervise students on field trips this year.  Our first field trip will be this Friday to Steveson Cannery.  Also, in the next two weeks I will be contacting parents who have volunteered to help in the 5W Classroom.  Again, I appreciate your help and support greatly.

A highlight in today's class was when one student showed the rest of the class to make a cup origami.  She modeled how to fold paper, provided encouragement and feedback, gave us time to try and practice, and answered questions wisely.  Even I was able to make one!   We are all part of a learning community in the class.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

The First Fieldtrip of the Year

Dear Grade 5 Students and Parents:

Breaking news...

Both Grade 5 classes will go to the  Stevenson Cannery in Richmond on Friday, September 28th.  This field trip will be part of our Science curriculum that covers simple and complex machines.

We will need parent-drivers supervisors for this field trip.  Parent will need to arrive at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning and should plan to return back to the school by 3:00 p.m.

More details about the field trip will be sent in a permission letter next week.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

P.S.  Have a great weekend!

September 11, 2012 A New Year Begins

Dear Grade 5 Students and Parents:

A new school year begins...

This year's class is made up of only fifteen students.  I am excited to teach this small, cooperative, and friendly group of individuals.


Students were asked to find a verse from Psalms that they will have to memorize by Friday.  Students should choose a verse that is meaningful and describes God in a unique way.  On Friday students will share their verse with the class.  Today students were given opportunities to practice their oral presentations and given guidelines for effective speaking --voice that is clear, loud, confident, expressive, and speaker makes eye contact with audience.  Also, students are making a Bible title page from the verse that they have chosen.

Please check out our classroom blog to find information about upcoming and important homework, information, and dates.  I will try to update the blog on a weekly basis.

Here is a brief sample of what 5W students have said about their first few days of grade 5:

"I learned that we should treat each other with kindness and respect."--Daniel

"I like math centers and making our group classroom rule poster."--Brandon

 "I like playing with my friends and learning.  Grade 5 rocks!"--Hanna

"I think that this will be the best year of school ever!"--Cristian

"My first day of school was great and awesome."--Joshua L

"My first week of school was a blast!"--Joshua S.

"We read about a naughty dog Ike and his owner Mrs.LaRue." --Jaya

"I have been working hard in class."--Andy

"One of the best things that we did was the math centres."--Rebekah

"My first week of school was very fun."--Noor

"My teacher is very cool."  --Abigail

"In PE class we played a fun game of soccer."--Odelia

"We made a poster about being nice and helping each other."--Lenny

"I have the funniest teacher on earth--Mr.Wu." --Angelica

I pray that this year will be a positive one of growth and encouragement for all my students.

Parents may contact me through email at dwu@vancouverchristian.org

I will try to respond to emails within two school days.

Blessings,

Mr.Wu

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.