November News

Dear Parents,

Wow, what a busy month we have had in Grade 5. Students are now working in Literature Circle groups.  Each member of  the group is assigned a role which helps guide the group in a discussion of the literature. Circles provide the opportunity for students to share thoughts, concerns and their understanding of the events in the text.

We have completed our first Narrative story of the year. I was pleased to see many students independently applying the concepts taught during Language Arts mini lessons.

Our kite making endeavor was a huge success! It was certainly a sight to see over 50 brightly decorated kites soaring high above the school yard.

November is a time to reflect on the progress made and set learning goals for term two. I will be asking students to think about their strengths and set a specific goal to work on next term.

 Progress Reports

Progress reports for term one will be sent home on Tuesday, November 27th.

This year, due to my involvement  on a curriculum writing team with the Ministry of Education and a training in session in CPR /First Aid on the P.A Day,  my interview times will vary from the dates and times listed in the school Newsletter.  I apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. I would be happy to arrange an alternate meeting time if the new dates and times do not fit in with your schedule.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress. 

Wednesday, November 28     4:00-7:00 pm

Thursday, November 29         5:30-7:30 pm

Monday, December 3              4:00-7:00 pm

Mathematics

For the next two weeks, your child will be exploring patterns and methods of organizing and displaying information about patterns. Students already understand how to recognize, extend, and create basic patterns. They will now apply their understanding of patterns to other concepts such as time, money, multiplication, and division. As students work through this chapter, they will begin to see the connection of the concepts and skills taught in this chapter to other concepts and skills. The goal will be for your child to identify, extend, create, and solve problems that use patterns. They will also be asked to use different organizational methods to display their information, such as tables, charts, and spreadsheets.

Throughout this time, you and your child may engage in activities such as:

Your child can look for patterns he or she sees in daily life, around the house, and in the community. Make a list of these places and create a chart to display them.

·          Your child can create his or her own counting patterns, involving all four operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing).

 If you have access to a spreadsheet software program, your child can complete a spreadsheet of information related to a specific topic, such as household costs

Dates to Remember

November 21 – Class excursion to the Imperial Oil Theatre a.m. Red Grammer is a popular children’s performer, whose songs are all about peacemaking and friendship.

November 9– Remembrance Day Assembly

November 27– Report Cards

Nov 28, 29 and Dec 3– Parent-Teacher Interviews