Week of Nov 28th - Dec 2nd, 2016

lundi le 28 novembre, 2016


In French, students are learning to conjugate regular verbs ending in -re in the present tense. For example, répondre, vendre, prendre, attendre. Students are also reading and writing their pen pal letters. In these letters, students are responding to questions and asking questions. Writing these letters is also helping us apply grammar we have been learning so far. For example, full sentences with capital letters and periods, conjugating verbs in the present tense and applying the subject, verb and adjective agreement using feminine/masculine and singular/plural endings. This week and next, I will be reading with students individually. I will help them with their oral fluency and review decoding and comprehension strategies.


In Math this week, students are learning one-digit division and how it is related to multiplication. For example, 3 X 4=12 and 12 ÷ 3= 4. In English, students will continue to write a short story using words with the short I vowel sound. I will also be reading with them individually to see where they are at in word decoding and text comprehension.


In Science, we have created a list of "big questions", some related to space sciences, others are general questions. For example today we learned "Why do birds fly". Some of our other questions are: Why does the earth spin? Why don't we walk on four legs like animals? Why do balls bounce? What was the first language on earth?


In Social Studies and Art this week, students will have a presentation by an organization called "African Aids Angels". Students will learn about African animals and cultures and how AIDS has affected the lives of children and families. They will learn how they can help these children (money for food, clothing, medicine, school supplies) and in exchange create a craft angel. These angels will be ornaments students can hang in a tree at the Government House Tree decorating party. On Friday we are doing the second part of last week's art project: printmaking. Using a story about truthfulness called "The Empty Pot" for inspiration, students are creating a story sequence of 6 images that will be printed using a roller and ink. Thank you to Anisa for doing this wonderful activity!


In PE last week and this week, students are using the ball skills they've been learning in a game called "bench ball". Students are learning to aim, throw, move and play respectfully with a team. Students are also practicing their song a little more often now for the upcoming intermediate winter concert on Wednesday, Dec 7th next week at 1:30pm. Family and friends are welcome in the Quadra gym!


Happy learning! Mme Garcin

Spelling: Thursday December 1, 2016

1. gave
2. get
3. give
4. go
5. goes
6. going
7. good
8. got
9. had
10. has
11. have
12. he
13. help
14. her
15. here

Challenge sentence: He gave her a hot drink.

Week of Nov 21th - 25th, 2016

Chers familles,

In French this week we are learning to conjugate regular verbs ending in -ir. After reading the amazing stories student have read, we will review some key grammatical concepts such as: plural/adjective agreements, masculine/feminine. We will also play a game using words and images to learn adverbs, in particular place adverbs (e.g close, far, beside, under, ect). Some students will complete the final good copy of their stories, and some students will continue to read their stories to the class. If time permits, we will also continue to write our pen pal letters. On Wednesday afternoon, students will read to their little buddies in Kindergarten.

In Math, students are continuing to learn multiplication through practice and games. Games such as bingo and cards can help students learn and memorize their multiplication table up to 10. In English, students will learn to identify the short i sounds, such as big, lip, sit. They will also practice reading and finding this sound in text.

In Science this week students will be asked to identify a question they have about space, matter, atoms and thermal energy (topics covered in science throughout term 1) that can be proven scientifically. We will then look up these questions on the internet. In Social Social studies we will use our talking sticks to share what we have learned about First Nations cultures locally, and in other parts of Canada. Students worked in groups to research traditional aspects of various First Nations culture such as food, shelter and clothing. Each group will present their findings.

In Art, students will be introduced to printmaking on Friday. Students are also continuing to learn about "zones of regulation", a program aimed to help students identify their emotions and use strategies to manage their feelings and actions.

If anyone wants to submit a December scholastic order, I will collect them until this Friday, Nov 25th.

Happy learning! Mme Garcin

Dictée: jeudi le 24 november, 2016

u û une hu ul us ut ux

1. Le lapin arrive au but.

2. Mais je ne vois pas la tortue.

3. Je crois qu'elle est perdue.

4. Dans la rue rien ne va plus.

5. Où est la pauvre tortue?

Week of Nov 14th - 17th, 2016

Dear Division 6 families,

In French Language Arts this week, students are receiving their first pen pal letters from Doncaster! They will read them to each other in small groups and to the class if they wish. They will then learn how to write a letter, and begin a draft in their journals. Students are also writing the final corrected draft of their fictional stories about their adventure in space. As with the letters, students will learn important aspects of public speaking such as using a loud, clear voice, with some eye contact and changes in voice tone. In grammar, students will continue to learn how to conjugate regular -er verbs, -re and -ir verbs.

In Math, students are learning how to multiply by 5 and 10 by looking for patterns. For example, when multiplying by five, the ones always end in a 0 or a 5. When multiplying by 10, add a 0 to the other factor.

In English, students are learning the common sight words beginning with letters e and f (in preparation for their spelling test on Thursday). If time permits, students will continue to learn and practice identifying and spelling a wide variety of homonyms. Some are continuing to write a short story using the short e vowel sound.

In Science today we went to the Harland Landfill. We leaned all about how waste disposal is managed and why it is so important to reduce, reuse and recycle. We also saw firsthand how solid matter decomposes into water and gas. The gas is even used to generate power at the landfill!

In combination with Social Studies and Art this week, students are learning about the importance of the talking stick (speaking and listening). Mrs. Bourque is coming in again this week to complete the decoration of our painted sticks with strings, beads and feathers. Our new counselor Katie Lukes, is also coming in to do a special presentation on Thursday about "zones of regulation". This is a program that gives students strategies for being self-aware of their bodies, feelings and voices. Our physical activities this week will include outdoor play, movement exercises and possibly some yoga (stretching).

This is a 4-day week with a Pro-D day on Friday. Have a wonderful week!

Mme Garcin

Spelling: Test on Thursday November 17, 2016

1. eat
2. eight
3. every
4. fall
5. far
6. fast
7. find
8. first
9. five
10. for
11. found
12. four
13. from
14. full
15. funny

Challenge sentence: I found eight funny friends.

Week of Nov 7th - 10th, 2016

Chers familles,

This week in French Language Arts, students are learning how to identify the subject, verb and noun of a sentence. They are also learning to conjugate regular verbs ending in -er, -ir and -re, using the stem (le radical) and the ending (la terminaison). For example, today students learned how to conjugate the verb aimer (to love) using the stem aim. Other reular -er verbs that are conjugated with the same ending is chanter, regarder, danser, jouer and many more.

Aimer

J'aime
Tu aimes
Il aime
Elle aime
Nous aimons
Vous aimez
Ils aiment
Elles aiment

In English this week, students are learning about homonyms (for example two, too and to). In Math, students are reviewing concepts learned so far this term, which will prepare them for a math quiz. This will include number sequences, greater than/less than, place value and addition/subtraction of large numbers. Students are now learning multiplication. So far they have learned the concept of repeated addition (ie. 2 × 4 = 2+2+2+2) and the commutative property (ie 3 × 2 = 2 × 3). We will now learn the rules of multiplication by 0, 1, 2, 3, etc by looking for patterns that can help us multiply quickly using mental math.

In Social Studies this week, students are looking at the similarities and difference among traditional Canadian First Nations shelters, clothing, food and other interesting facts. For example, why cedar homes on the west coast, animal hides in plains and igloos in the north? Students are working in small groups, learning to find information in text, and presenting their findings in front of the class. Last week, students built traditional Nuu-chah-nulth and Coast Salish homes with different roofs. Now, these designs will help us discuss the environmental and cultural factors that influence how structures are built.

In Science this week, we will look at how matter (solids, liquids and gases) change form. For example, how does solid matter decompose into gases and liquids? This will help us prepare for our upcoming field trip to Hartland landfill next week.

In Art this week, our Aboriginal assistant Pamela Bourque is helping us create talking sticks with paint, fathers and beads. She will remind us the practice of speaking and listening in a kind a caring way. Also, in preparation of our Remembrance Day celebration, today students completed poppy collages and prints that are now on display in the gym and in the school entrance.

In physical activity this week students are participating in yoga, dancing and outdoor play. On Thursday Nov 10th we will have a Remembrance Day assembly in the gym and there is no school on Friday Nov 11th.

Have a wonderful week,

Mme Garcin

Dictée: jeudi le 10 novembre, 2016

i, î, ï, ie, hi, is, it, ix, iz, y          (ï = le tréma)               (î = l'accent circonflexe)

1. La souris se cache sous le lit.

2. La souris se cache sous le tapis.

3. La souris monte la pyramide.

4. La souris voit Max le Grizzly.

5. La souris se cache dans le riz.