Yes!
The class discussed and voted for it. It will be over lunch and into the afternoon. They have committed to organizing it, bringing in food, games, cleaning up afterwords, etc.
Details to follow.
PS Anyone surprised that they voted for it? 
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December 5, 2011
Will there be a party on the last school day before the holidays?
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December 2, 2011
There is Dress Rehearsal of the Christmas musical this Monday afternoon at 1:30, in the gym. The basic dress is a white top and dark pants or skirts.
We’re ready for it!!!
PS The actual performance is this Thursday at 1:30, in the gym.
December 1, 2011
A large package of tests and work samples was handed out today.
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Students were asked to put them in their homework duotangs. What was handed out?
* A Times Facts test.
Students were also given this same test in September. The September mark was noted on this November test so that results could be compared. The great majority of students improved from September!
* A Social Studies test.
* A Science test.
* Samples of math quizzes.
Skills included things such as identifying decimal place value, ordering decimals, subtracting large numbers with carrying, multiplying a two digit number by a one digit number, etc.
* A sample of writing.
Students were asked to imagine what career they would like to have 20 years from now and to write a letter back in time to today. The letter was to give “advice” to their current self so that they are able to achieve their dream career. This assignment came after our four lesson mini-course on “Business Basics” offered by two volunteers from Junior Achievement.
This represents the third collection of quizzes and/or work samples that have been handed back to the class over the term.
Although it sometimes means a delay in getting certain test results back, I’m hoping that “packages” of work samples and/or quizzes are more likely to get home than an occasional individual assignment sample or quiz. A collection of material also provides a better “snapshot” of work done within that time period.
Keep an eye on the blog for more postings about work done by students. For example, I’m planning to soon post photos of art work by students. This week we had an artist visit and the work that inspired was amazing. That, and more, will be highlighted!
November 28, 2011
This blog started in November of 2009. I’m very please to announce that since those “humble beginnings” our blog has been visited over 20,000 times!!!
Thanks to everyone who has helped make this blog be so successful!
Let’s keep it happening….
November 28, 2011
Our Dress Rehearsal is at 1:00 on Monday December 5th. The class has been told what to wear.
Our Concert will be on Thursday, December 8th at 1:30.
November 23, 2011
Yesterday School Liaison Officer, Constable Kristin, came in to talk to the Grade Fives about bullying, bullying prevention and how to respond to bullying. One of the more interesting things she presented is what to do if you are a witness or bystander to bullying.
Today we discussed a handout about that and then the students completed a personal survey of their knowledge. Both of the these handouts have been added to students’ homework duotangs. These handouts might serve as a useful starting point for family discussions on these (and related) issues. I encourage you to have a look at them!
And here is a link to one of the videos Constable Kristin showed the class:
Click to see the video: WORDS HURT!
October 27, 2011
A reminder – Please regularly check your child’s homework duotang for his or her tests. The most recent batch of marked tests was given back to the students yesterday – with yet another strong request to put them in their duotang!
October 24, 2011
Students were all given a new spelling list (“Lesson One”) today. There are five practice activities on the sheet. They are to do the first three activities tonight. The mock test for all of the spelling words will be on Wednesday.
October 18, 2011
We are excited that D. M. Simons, a former EMJS student and now a published writer of children’s books, will be visting the older classes tomorrow (Wednesday)! Our class has recently enjoyed a taste of her latest book “Keep Her Safe”, as read by our school librarian. Mrs. Simons will be doing a reading, discussing her writing process and signing copies of her latest book. Some students have asked if they could purchase a copy of the book. Though the book retails for $15.00, Mrs. Simonds has agreed to make it available for $10.00 (cash) to students tomorrow.
September 28, 2011
A test was announced today…
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in Social Studies. Students were all given a Study Guide for the test and asked to put it into their homework binder. The test is next Wednesday. Students will need the work in their SS duotangs to study for the test.
The homework tonight is another sentence writing practice sheet. Please encourage your child to especially remember capitals and periods!
The “Mock Spelling Test” for today was also marked and handed back so students could study for our usual Friday spelling test
Finally, a big congratulations to all of our runners for Terry Fox! They ran hard!!
September 15, 2011
Grade Five, Mr T’s Class June 2011 – The class sings for the end of year assembly!
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June 1, 2011
We’re going to Camp Thunderbird for the day on Tuesday!
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All forms and money must be in by this Friday (June 3rd)
Thank you!
