Monday 23 October 2017
Thursday 28 September 2017
Dictée: Thursday October 5, 2017
Next week's dictée is based on the sound è (sounds like "ea" in Heather). It is also written in the following ways: e, ê, ei, est, et, ets, ai, aie, ais, ait, aix and hai.
From now on, these will be emailed weekly, along with spelling and other classroom information.
Grade 3:
1. J'aime mon père.
2. J'aime ma mère.
3. J'aime ma sœur.
4. J'aime mon frère.
Bonus:
J'aime regarder ma mère quand elle se peigne.
Grade 4:
1. J'aime mon père. J'aime ma mère.
2. J'aime ma sœur. J'aime mon frère.
3. J'aime regarder ma mère quand elle se peigne.
4. Quand mon père a une fête, il porte sur sa tête un chapeau de fête.
5. Mon frère reste assis sur une chaise.
From now on, these will be emailed weekly, along with spelling and other classroom information.
Grade 3:
1. J'aime mon père.
2. J'aime ma mère.
3. J'aime ma sœur.
4. J'aime mon frère.
Bonus:
J'aime regarder ma mère quand elle se peigne.
Grade 4:
1. J'aime mon père. J'aime ma mère.
2. J'aime ma sœur. J'aime mon frère.
3. J'aime regarder ma mère quand elle se peigne.
4. Quand mon père a une fête, il porte sur sa tête un chapeau de fête.
5. Mon frère reste assis sur une chaise.
Friday 22 September 2017
Spelling: Thursday September 28, 2017
Dear Division 6 families,
Here are our spelling lists for next week. Students can also practice online at spellingcity.com/egarcin. They can select any of the FREE games for fun spelling practice. In class throughout the year, we will be studying these words in several contexts such as word meaning, visual memory, phonics, structure and writing them in sentences.
Grade 3:
1. on
2. not
3. but
4. at
5. had
6. in
7. did
8. get
9. red
10. hot
Grade 4:
1. said
2. ask
3. stand
4. catch
5. eight
6. afraid
7. away
8.always
9. playing
10. waved
11. takes
12. than
13. great
14. they
15. prey
Here are our spelling lists for next week. Students can also practice online at spellingcity.com/egarcin. They can select any of the FREE games for fun spelling practice. In class throughout the year, we will be studying these words in several contexts such as word meaning, visual memory, phonics, structure and writing them in sentences.
Grade 3:
1. on
2. not
3. but
4. at
5. had
6. in
7. did
8. get
9. red
10. hot
Grade 4:
1. said
2. ask
3. stand
4. catch
5. eight
6. afraid
7. away
8.always
9. playing
10. waved
11. takes
12. than
13. great
14. they
15. prey
Monday 5 June 2017
Week of June 5 - 9, 2017
lundi le 5 juin, 2017
Chers families de division 6,
This week in French, students are continuing to read a play altogether entitled "Le petit chaperon vert" (Little Green Riding Hood). In preparation for third term report cards, students will read individually with their teacher this week and next, in order to assess their reading fluency and comprehension. During this time, students will select a book of their choice to create a book report. This report includes comprehension questions that require full sentence answers, such as where and when the story takes place, who the main and secondary characters are, what type of story it is and a description of the main problem and solution.
In English this week, students are practicing for their last spelling test, which will be on Thursday. Students are also finishing their plot diagram of Stuart Little. In Math this week, students are learning how to sort and describe 3 dimensional (3-D) shapes using faces (les faces), edges (le arêtes) and vertices (les sommets). This will also include the building of 3-D shapes using paper nets and glue.
In Science this week, students are continuing to build their chosen 3-D landforms using play dough (for example, an island, lake, mountain, river, dunes, etc). They are displaying them inside a recycled plastic CD case. The cover will have a written description in a question format, with the landform name (answer) on the inside cover, beside the landform. In Social Studies, students are each bringing their family cultural artifact and sharing it with the class in a Show and Tell format. So far today, we had three students share postcards, photographs, a passport and dolls from Ethiopia, Britain and Guatemala! We are very excited to see many of these artifacts also on display this Friday, June 9th, in the gym from 1:00-2:30pm. Families are welcome to come join us for a whole-school multi-cultural event that includes flags, food and fun!
In PE this week, students are continuing to develop their tennis skills, and will also continue with indoor and outdoor soccer. In Music, students are rehearsing their concert performance on Monday and Tuesday. Quadra families and friends are invited to come watch one of two identical performances on either Wednesday June 7, or Thursday June 8 from 1:00-2:30 in the gym. We hope you can come see this unique Canada 150 multicultural celebration concert.
This is the last weekly blog post for this school year. Next week we will complete any unfinished activities and projects, followed by a review of Term 3 French, English and Math topics with some tests, quizzes and discussions.
Have a wonderful week everyone,
Mme Garcin
Chers families de division 6,
This week in French, students are continuing to read a play altogether entitled "Le petit chaperon vert" (Little Green Riding Hood). In preparation for third term report cards, students will read individually with their teacher this week and next, in order to assess their reading fluency and comprehension. During this time, students will select a book of their choice to create a book report. This report includes comprehension questions that require full sentence answers, such as where and when the story takes place, who the main and secondary characters are, what type of story it is and a description of the main problem and solution.
In English this week, students are practicing for their last spelling test, which will be on Thursday. Students are also finishing their plot diagram of Stuart Little. In Math this week, students are learning how to sort and describe 3 dimensional (3-D) shapes using faces (les faces), edges (le arêtes) and vertices (les sommets). This will also include the building of 3-D shapes using paper nets and glue.
In Science this week, students are continuing to build their chosen 3-D landforms using play dough (for example, an island, lake, mountain, river, dunes, etc). They are displaying them inside a recycled plastic CD case. The cover will have a written description in a question format, with the landform name (answer) on the inside cover, beside the landform. In Social Studies, students are each bringing their family cultural artifact and sharing it with the class in a Show and Tell format. So far today, we had three students share postcards, photographs, a passport and dolls from Ethiopia, Britain and Guatemala! We are very excited to see many of these artifacts also on display this Friday, June 9th, in the gym from 1:00-2:30pm. Families are welcome to come join us for a whole-school multi-cultural event that includes flags, food and fun!
In PE this week, students are continuing to develop their tennis skills, and will also continue with indoor and outdoor soccer. In Music, students are rehearsing their concert performance on Monday and Tuesday. Quadra families and friends are invited to come watch one of two identical performances on either Wednesday June 7, or Thursday June 8 from 1:00-2:30 in the gym. We hope you can come see this unique Canada 150 multicultural celebration concert.
This is the last weekly blog post for this school year. Next week we will complete any unfinished activities and projects, followed by a review of Term 3 French, English and Math topics with some tests, quizzes and discussions.
Have a wonderful week everyone,
Mme Garcin
Thursday 1 June 2017
Spelling: Thursday June 8, 2017
This is our last spelling test (and no more dictée), for the year!
1. would
2. write
3. x-ray
4. yellow
5. yes
6. you
7. your
8. you're
9. zebra
10. zoo
Would you like to x-ray your zebra at the zoo?
1. would
2. write
3. x-ray
4. yellow
5. yes
6. you
7. your
8. you're
9. zebra
10. zoo
Would you like to x-ray your zebra at the zoo?
Monday 29 May 2017
Week of May 29 - June 2, 2017
lundi le 29 mai, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are reading their new Doncaster pen pal letters. They will read it to themselves and to each other. We are also reading a short play called "Le petit chaperon vert" (Little Green Riding Hood). Both of these activities are helping students practice reading aloud skills such as fluency, tone, volume and phrasing. Students are also practicing their last French dictée with the phonème "ch" (pronounced that same in English). Later in the week (if time permits), or next week, the future tense will be introduced.
In Math this week, students are beginning a geometry unit. We are starting with 2D shapes and their names (for example, triangle, square, hexagon, parallelogram, ect). We will learn to describe, sort and compare them using their properties such as number of sides and vertices (or angles).
In English this week, students are continuing their plot diagram of Stuart Little. We have discussed the introduction (or exposition), the rising actions, the climax, the falling actions and the end (or resolution). Students are writing sentences for each of these parts of the story, in chronological order. Applying grammar, spelling and verbs to their sentences are also an important part of this exercise.
In Science this week, students are continuing to learn about many different land forms and how they are created (for example, oceans, rivers, deserts, mountains, ect). Each students will choose a land form and create a small model using modelling clay, along with a short written description.
In Social Studies this week, students are asked to find out a province or country of origin their family is most connected to. We will post a world map in our classroom that shows the multicultural background of all the students. This week and next week, students are invited to bring a family cultural artifact to share with the class, for example traditional clothing, music, art or food. This item can also be shared at our whole-school multicultural event in mid-June. More information about this whole-school event came home on a yellow form, which can be completed and brought with the artifact.
In PE this week, students had tennis today. They learned and practiced their overhand serve and volleying the ball back and forth. Later this week, students will also continue to practice their ball handling skills with soccer balls, followed by a game. In Art this week, we will continue our self-portraits. Also, as mentioned above, in combination with Science and Art, we will create land forms using modelling clay.
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are reading their new Doncaster pen pal letters. They will read it to themselves and to each other. We are also reading a short play called "Le petit chaperon vert" (Little Green Riding Hood). Both of these activities are helping students practice reading aloud skills such as fluency, tone, volume and phrasing. Students are also practicing their last French dictée with the phonème "ch" (pronounced that same in English). Later in the week (if time permits), or next week, the future tense will be introduced.
In Math this week, students are beginning a geometry unit. We are starting with 2D shapes and their names (for example, triangle, square, hexagon, parallelogram, ect). We will learn to describe, sort and compare them using their properties such as number of sides and vertices (or angles).
In English this week, students are continuing their plot diagram of Stuart Little. We have discussed the introduction (or exposition), the rising actions, the climax, the falling actions and the end (or resolution). Students are writing sentences for each of these parts of the story, in chronological order. Applying grammar, spelling and verbs to their sentences are also an important part of this exercise.
In Science this week, students are continuing to learn about many different land forms and how they are created (for example, oceans, rivers, deserts, mountains, ect). Each students will choose a land form and create a small model using modelling clay, along with a short written description.
In Social Studies this week, students are asked to find out a province or country of origin their family is most connected to. We will post a world map in our classroom that shows the multicultural background of all the students. This week and next week, students are invited to bring a family cultural artifact to share with the class, for example traditional clothing, music, art or food. This item can also be shared at our whole-school multicultural event in mid-June. More information about this whole-school event came home on a yellow form, which can be completed and brought with the artifact.
In PE this week, students had tennis today. They learned and practiced their overhand serve and volleying the ball back and forth. Later this week, students will also continue to practice their ball handling skills with soccer balls, followed by a game. In Art this week, we will continue our self-portraits. Also, as mentioned above, in combination with Science and Art, we will create land forms using modelling clay.
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Dictée: vendredi le 2 juin 2017
ch
1. Le fermier sonne la cloche.
2. La vache se cache derrière les roches.
3. Le chien cherche la vache dans le champ.
4. Il la sauve du loup méchant.
5. Ils rentrent à la niche maintenant.
1. Le fermier sonne la cloche.
2. La vache se cache derrière les roches.
3. Le chien cherche la vache dans le champ.
4. Il la sauve du loup méchant.
5. Ils rentrent à la niche maintenant.
Tuesday 23 May 2017
Week of May 23 - 26, 2017
mardi, le 23 mai 2017
Dear Div 6 families,
In French Language Arts this week we are focusing again on our writing skills. Students are writing a story about an adventure with a vegetable character. They were inspired by Growing Chefs last week when they created a vegetable face! Students are using reference materials such as the word wall, French dictionaries, English/French dictionaries and visual dictionaries. I am introducing students to a very important French verb reference book called the Bescherelle. As students progress to grade 4 and begin to learn more than just the present tense, it is recommended by get their own copy of this book, which they can use for homework support throughout their future French studies. There are 3 books, the first one is the most useful, entitled: L'art de conjuger (The Art of conjugations). I will show students who to use this verb reference book while they write their stories. For Oral Language and reading practice, we will also read aloud a French play.
In English this week, we are finally ready to do our plot diagram of Stuart Little. This will include a discussion on where the climax of the story is, and all the major events of the story into a chronological timeline. This process allows students to practice writing sentences based on the picture map they created of each chapter from the book. Grammar and spelling learned so far this year will be discussed as we are writing. This week's spelling list includes many common sight words starting with "w", followed by a silent "h", that tie in nicely with our writing activity such as: who, what, where and when.
In Math this week, students are learning about basic fractions and vocabulary. This includes French terms and pictorial representations for a whole, half, third and quarter. Students are learning the role of the nominator and denominator. They are also learning how to find equivalent fractions using pie circles and fraction strips.
In Science this week, students will further explore land forms and how they are created. They are watching a variety for short video's to help explain and visualize how they are formed through various methods of wind, water and ice erosion over long periods of time. In Social Studies this week, students will practice playing traditional métis spoons while listening to the métis jig!
In PE this week we will begin learning and practicing ball handling techniques with soccer balls. It looks like an amazing weather week and we look forward to spending as much time as possible outdoors! In Art this week, students will continue a self-portrait drawing that began last week. They are learning how to draw the real proportions of a human face in order to make it look realistic. They are using their hands and mirrors to help guide this process.
On Friday morning, track students are going up to the UVIC track to run in the 100 meter, 800 meter and relay races. Good luck to our track students! On Friday afternoon, the rest of the class is walking to Crystal Pool to meet our Doncaster pen pals.
Have a wonderful week everyone, Mme Garcin
Dear Div 6 families,
In French Language Arts this week we are focusing again on our writing skills. Students are writing a story about an adventure with a vegetable character. They were inspired by Growing Chefs last week when they created a vegetable face! Students are using reference materials such as the word wall, French dictionaries, English/French dictionaries and visual dictionaries. I am introducing students to a very important French verb reference book called the Bescherelle. As students progress to grade 4 and begin to learn more than just the present tense, it is recommended by get their own copy of this book, which they can use for homework support throughout their future French studies. There are 3 books, the first one is the most useful, entitled: L'art de conjuger (The Art of conjugations). I will show students who to use this verb reference book while they write their stories. For Oral Language and reading practice, we will also read aloud a French play.
In English this week, we are finally ready to do our plot diagram of Stuart Little. This will include a discussion on where the climax of the story is, and all the major events of the story into a chronological timeline. This process allows students to practice writing sentences based on the picture map they created of each chapter from the book. Grammar and spelling learned so far this year will be discussed as we are writing. This week's spelling list includes many common sight words starting with "w", followed by a silent "h", that tie in nicely with our writing activity such as: who, what, where and when.
In Math this week, students are learning about basic fractions and vocabulary. This includes French terms and pictorial representations for a whole, half, third and quarter. Students are learning the role of the nominator and denominator. They are also learning how to find equivalent fractions using pie circles and fraction strips.
In Science this week, students will further explore land forms and how they are created. They are watching a variety for short video's to help explain and visualize how they are formed through various methods of wind, water and ice erosion over long periods of time. In Social Studies this week, students will practice playing traditional métis spoons while listening to the métis jig!
In PE this week we will begin learning and practicing ball handling techniques with soccer balls. It looks like an amazing weather week and we look forward to spending as much time as possible outdoors! In Art this week, students will continue a self-portrait drawing that began last week. They are learning how to draw the real proportions of a human face in order to make it look realistic. They are using their hands and mirrors to help guide this process.
On Friday morning, track students are going up to the UVIC track to run in the 100 meter, 800 meter and relay races. Good luck to our track students! On Friday afternoon, the rest of the class is walking to Crystal Pool to meet our Doncaster pen pals.
Have a wonderful week everyone, Mme Garcin
Thursday 18 May 2017
Spelling: Test on Thursday May 25, 2017
1. wash
2. we
3. well
4. went
5. were
6. what
7. when
8. where
9. which
10. white
11. who
12. why
13. will
14. wish
15. with
Challenge sentence: Why did we wash well with white soap when we were there?
2. we
3. well
4. went
5. were
6. what
7. when
8. where
9. which
10. white
11. who
12. why
13. will
14. wish
15. with
Challenge sentence: Why did we wash well with white soap when we were there?
Monday 15 May 2017
Week of May 15 - 18, 2017
lundi le 15 mai, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
In French this week, students are practicing their dictée, which is how and when to apply words ending in ier (masculin), ière (feminin), iers (m plural), and ières (f plural) endings. They will also begin writing their last story for grade three, with a beginning, problem, solution and ending. They will have a list of vocabulary words, common sight words, and a list of present and past common verbs learned so far this year. They will be asked to use these references to help them build full sentences with a subject/verb agreement, punctuation, proper spelling for common sight words and capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. To develop oral language fluency and confidence, we will begin story theater this week at the carpet. Many students have expressed interest in drama and this will tie in nicely with our reading program as we learn to pronounce words more fluently with a liaison.
In Math this week, students are exploring volume measurement units, both metric and imperial. They will estimate, compare and measure litres (l), millilitres (ml), ounces, cups, teaspoons, tablespoons. Students will learn to convert l and ml, and measure out liquids and solids for a Métis bannock recipe.
In English, we are continuing our Stuart Little book report and plot diagram. We are learning to answer questions with complete sentences using the words in the questions. We are discussing who the main characters, supporting characters and the opposing characters are, as well as the central conflict.
In Science we will continue our study of erosion by exploring different landforms such as coastlines, rivers, sand dunes and mountains. In combination with Art and Science, students will create a 3-D landform and explain how is was formed by either wind, water and/or ice.
In PE today, students were unable to play tennis due to rain, however they ran a few laps and played a tag game. We will continue doing track activities outside, and later this week we will learn a Métis dance while we listen to traditional music.
To promote social responsibility, Constable Craig is coming in this week to talk about being a responsible citizen (ie our role as members in a community). There is no school this Friday May 19th and Monday May 22nd. Have a wonderful long weekend!
Sincerely, Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
In French this week, students are practicing their dictée, which is how and when to apply words ending in ier (masculin), ière (feminin), iers (m plural), and ières (f plural) endings. They will also begin writing their last story for grade three, with a beginning, problem, solution and ending. They will have a list of vocabulary words, common sight words, and a list of present and past common verbs learned so far this year. They will be asked to use these references to help them build full sentences with a subject/verb agreement, punctuation, proper spelling for common sight words and capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. To develop oral language fluency and confidence, we will begin story theater this week at the carpet. Many students have expressed interest in drama and this will tie in nicely with our reading program as we learn to pronounce words more fluently with a liaison.
In Math this week, students are exploring volume measurement units, both metric and imperial. They will estimate, compare and measure litres (l), millilitres (ml), ounces, cups, teaspoons, tablespoons. Students will learn to convert l and ml, and measure out liquids and solids for a Métis bannock recipe.
In English, we are continuing our Stuart Little book report and plot diagram. We are learning to answer questions with complete sentences using the words in the questions. We are discussing who the main characters, supporting characters and the opposing characters are, as well as the central conflict.
In Science we will continue our study of erosion by exploring different landforms such as coastlines, rivers, sand dunes and mountains. In combination with Art and Science, students will create a 3-D landform and explain how is was formed by either wind, water and/or ice.
In PE today, students were unable to play tennis due to rain, however they ran a few laps and played a tag game. We will continue doing track activities outside, and later this week we will learn a Métis dance while we listen to traditional music.
To promote social responsibility, Constable Craig is coming in this week to talk about being a responsible citizen (ie our role as members in a community). There is no school this Friday May 19th and Monday May 22nd. Have a wonderful long weekend!
Sincerely, Mme Garcin
Friday 12 May 2017
Dictée: jeudi le 18 mai, 2017
ier, iers, ière (au feminin)
1. Je cherche un nouveau métier.
2. Peut-être je vais devenir policière.
3. J'aimerais être infirmière.
4. Non, je vais être fermier.
5. Je peux travailler sous le pommier.
1. Je cherche un nouveau métier.
2. Peut-être je vais devenir policière.
3. J'aimerais être infirmière.
4. Non, je vais être fermier.
5. Je peux travailler sous le pommier.
Tuesday 9 May 2017
Week of May 8 - 12, 2017
lundi le 8 mai, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts this week we are reviewing the past verb tense "passé composé". Many of the verbs in last week's dictée were in this tense, so this is a good opportunity to review it. It is a tricky one because there are two parts. The first is the auxiliary (or helping verb) which is the present tense of the verbs to be (avoir) or to have (être). The second part is the verb in the past participle of the verb being conjugated in the past. For example, if you are conjugating "to play" in the passé composé you would say: Hier j'ai joué dehors. Students are reading aloud the stories they have just completed. Reading aloud personal writing helps students develop confidence, public speaking skills, listening skills and reading for meaning. These stories will be on display in the Quadra gym for families and friends on Thursday evening from 6-7pm.
In English this week, students are continuing their Stuart Little book report. In addition to answering questions about the story (who, what, where, when, why), they will also learn to create a plot diagram using sentences they create based on the events they illustrated from each chapter. If time permits, we will finish watching the Stuart Little movie. Afterwards, we will compare the similarities and differences between the book and movie. Were the main characters the same? Were the order of events and/or problem the same?
In Math, students are using manipulatives to feel the weight of 1 kilogram (km) versus 1 gram (g). They are comparing these weights to other objects in the class that vary in size and shape. If something is larger in size, does it mean it is heavier? Students are also weighing themselves using pounds, kg, and converting their weight from kg to g (times 1000) and from kg to pounds (times 2.2). This is a good opportunity to introduce 2 and 3 digit multiplication for grade 4. Next week we will be moving onto measuring volume with liquids. This will tie in nicely with in combination with Social Studies and math by comparing a traditional versus a healthy bannock recipe (white flour and lard alternatives).
In Science this week we will go outside to look for signs of erosion.We did not have time to do this activity last week. Our guiding question will be: how were the rock formations on the back field formed? Are they a result of air, water or ice deposition? Students will be asked to choose one and describe how they think it happened. We will also explore some of the new natural outdoor features near this back rocky area and talk about ways we can use this space for more outdoor learning!
In PE this week, students continued their outdoor tennis lessons. They are getting very good at their forehand! The games and drills they do are designed to help with ball control and direction. Track activities will also continue this week on the back field. In Art this week, students are doing a TOP SECRET project, which will be coming home for this special weekend!
Happy, sunny learning everyone, Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts this week we are reviewing the past verb tense "passé composé". Many of the verbs in last week's dictée were in this tense, so this is a good opportunity to review it. It is a tricky one because there are two parts. The first is the auxiliary (or helping verb) which is the present tense of the verbs to be (avoir) or to have (être). The second part is the verb in the past participle of the verb being conjugated in the past. For example, if you are conjugating "to play" in the passé composé you would say: Hier j'ai joué dehors. Students are reading aloud the stories they have just completed. Reading aloud personal writing helps students develop confidence, public speaking skills, listening skills and reading for meaning. These stories will be on display in the Quadra gym for families and friends on Thursday evening from 6-7pm.
In English this week, students are continuing their Stuart Little book report. In addition to answering questions about the story (who, what, where, when, why), they will also learn to create a plot diagram using sentences they create based on the events they illustrated from each chapter. If time permits, we will finish watching the Stuart Little movie. Afterwards, we will compare the similarities and differences between the book and movie. Were the main characters the same? Were the order of events and/or problem the same?
In Math, students are using manipulatives to feel the weight of 1 kilogram (km) versus 1 gram (g). They are comparing these weights to other objects in the class that vary in size and shape. If something is larger in size, does it mean it is heavier? Students are also weighing themselves using pounds, kg, and converting their weight from kg to g (times 1000) and from kg to pounds (times 2.2). This is a good opportunity to introduce 2 and 3 digit multiplication for grade 4. Next week we will be moving onto measuring volume with liquids. This will tie in nicely with in combination with Social Studies and math by comparing a traditional versus a healthy bannock recipe (white flour and lard alternatives).
In Science this week we will go outside to look for signs of erosion.We did not have time to do this activity last week. Our guiding question will be: how were the rock formations on the back field formed? Are they a result of air, water or ice deposition? Students will be asked to choose one and describe how they think it happened. We will also explore some of the new natural outdoor features near this back rocky area and talk about ways we can use this space for more outdoor learning!
In PE this week, students continued their outdoor tennis lessons. They are getting very good at their forehand! The games and drills they do are designed to help with ball control and direction. Track activities will also continue this week on the back field. In Art this week, students are doing a TOP SECRET project, which will be coming home for this special weekend!
Happy, sunny learning everyone, Mme Garcin
Sunday 7 May 2017
Spelling: Test on Thursday May 11, 2017
1. three
2. to (go home)
3. today
4. together
5. too (too hot)
6. try
7. two (two dogs)
8. under
9. up
10. upon
11. us
12. use
13. very
14. walk
15. want
Challenge Sentence: Today, three dogs came upon two very nice bones on their walk.
2. to (go home)
3. today
4. together
5. too (too hot)
6. try
7. two (two dogs)
8. under
9. up
10. upon
11. us
12. use
13. very
14. walk
15. want
Challenge Sentence: Today, three dogs came upon two very nice bones on their walk.
Monday 1 May 2017
Week of May 1 - 5, 2017
lundi le 1ier mai, 2017
Chers familles de Division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are looking at two different sounds made by the letter g. When a g is followed by the vowel a, o or u, the word is pronounced with a g sound like good, or in French like Guy. When a g is followed by an e, i or y, the word is pronounced with a j-sound like jet, or in French like plage. Location adverbs will be reviewed this week such as devant (in front), derrière (behind), lion (far), etc. Students are also writing a final good copy of a story they illustrated and wrote in term two. Their stories were inspired by a Chinese folk story about honesty called The Empty Pot. Student stories and illustrations will be on display in the gym for families to view next week on Wednesday May 10th from 6-7pm for our Student Art & Book Show.
In English this week, students will continue to learn about the five elements of a story (characters, setting, plot, conflict and theme). We are using Stuart Little as an example for completing our first book report. Students are asked to answer questions in full sentences using grammar, punctuation and spelling learned so far. Students will also practice re-telling the story using the story maps they created as we were reading the novel.
In Math we are continuing our measurement unit by exploring the mass of objects in the class, including the vegetables students are bringing! Students will estimate, compare and weight objects in grams and kilograms using a scale and other tools they can find.
In Science this week, we will look for signs of erosion on the school grounds. Our guiding question will be: how were the rock formations on the back field formed? Are they a result of air, water or ice deposition? Students will be asked to choose one and describe how they think it happened. Today, students had their 3rd visit from the Growing Chef's program. Each student shared their favourite vegetables and our chefs are putting our recipes together for a special recipe book. Students are taking excellent care of their classroom garden!
In Performing Arts this week, students will present their dance to the school on Tuesday afternoon, and again to families on Wednesday afternoon from 1-2pm. Choir students are also performing their songs during these concerts. In PE today, students learned French tennis vocabulary (due to a very rainy Monday morning!). Later in the week we will practice track relay racing in teams of 4. They are learning the art of passing a baton while in motion, and working together to learn what teamwork looks, sounds and feels like.
This first week of May is Quadra's second year for hosting a metal health/mindfulness week. This includes daily mindfulness tips, an assembly with guest speakers on Friday and a rotation of activities within different classrooms (for example, breathing, reflections, stories, yoga, exercise, drinking water, eating healthy).
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Chers familles de Division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are looking at two different sounds made by the letter g. When a g is followed by the vowel a, o or u, the word is pronounced with a g sound like good, or in French like Guy. When a g is followed by an e, i or y, the word is pronounced with a j-sound like jet, or in French like plage. Location adverbs will be reviewed this week such as devant (in front), derrière (behind), lion (far), etc. Students are also writing a final good copy of a story they illustrated and wrote in term two. Their stories were inspired by a Chinese folk story about honesty called The Empty Pot. Student stories and illustrations will be on display in the gym for families to view next week on Wednesday May 10th from 6-7pm for our Student Art & Book Show.
In English this week, students will continue to learn about the five elements of a story (characters, setting, plot, conflict and theme). We are using Stuart Little as an example for completing our first book report. Students are asked to answer questions in full sentences using grammar, punctuation and spelling learned so far. Students will also practice re-telling the story using the story maps they created as we were reading the novel.
In Math we are continuing our measurement unit by exploring the mass of objects in the class, including the vegetables students are bringing! Students will estimate, compare and weight objects in grams and kilograms using a scale and other tools they can find.
In Science this week, we will look for signs of erosion on the school grounds. Our guiding question will be: how were the rock formations on the back field formed? Are they a result of air, water or ice deposition? Students will be asked to choose one and describe how they think it happened. Today, students had their 3rd visit from the Growing Chef's program. Each student shared their favourite vegetables and our chefs are putting our recipes together for a special recipe book. Students are taking excellent care of their classroom garden!
In Performing Arts this week, students will present their dance to the school on Tuesday afternoon, and again to families on Wednesday afternoon from 1-2pm. Choir students are also performing their songs during these concerts. In PE today, students learned French tennis vocabulary (due to a very rainy Monday morning!). Later in the week we will practice track relay racing in teams of 4. They are learning the art of passing a baton while in motion, and working together to learn what teamwork looks, sounds and feels like.
This first week of May is Quadra's second year for hosting a metal health/mindfulness week. This includes daily mindfulness tips, an assembly with guest speakers on Friday and a rotation of activities within different classrooms (for example, breathing, reflections, stories, yoga, exercise, drinking water, eating healthy).
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Thursday 27 April 2017
Dictée: jeudi le 4 avril, 2017
ga, go, gu (ggg)
ge, gi, gy (jjj)
1. Guy le pingouin va à la plage.
2. Il joue, il plonge, et il nage.
3. Après avoir nagé, il a des poissons à manger.
4. Et après avoir mangé, il peut boire du thé.
5. Il va passer une bonne journée.
ge, gi, gy (jjj)
1. Guy le pingouin va à la plage.
2. Il joue, il plonge, et il nage.
3. Après avoir nagé, il a des poissons à manger.
4. Et après avoir mangé, il peut boire du thé.
5. Il va passer une bonne journée.
Monday 24 April 2017
Week of April 24 - 28, 2017
lundi le 24 avril, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts this week, students are reviewing the phonetic sounds from our previous dictées by finding words and phrases with these sounds. They will use their memory, discussion with peers and reference materials such as dictionaries to help them find as much vocabulary as possible for each sound. For example, for the "in" sound, words include jardin (garden), Inde (India), magasin (store). This helps guide proper pronunciation, increase reading confidence and expand vocabulary. You will see these posted in the classroom during student-led interviews on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.
In Math this week, students are measuring their feet in centimeters. They are also measuring the plants growing in the windows and keeping track of their growth on a chart. Some of our plants have grown about 8cm within 3 hours! This ties in nicely with our plant science. Growing Chefs came today for their second lesson. Students learned the English terms for parts of plants and flowers. They tasted new vegetables and shared all the important ways to care for a plant as it grows.
In English, students will learn elements of a story such as the characters, setting, plot, conflict and resolution. Together we will do a one-page book report of Stuart Little and then do a plot diagram sequencing the events in chronological order. Students can use the illustrated story boards they created while reading the book. Due to four half-days this week (student-leds, UVic dance field trip and Jump Rope for Heart), this may end up happening next week. We also will wait until next week to do another Social Studies and Art activity.
In PE this week we started outdoor tennis lessons! They are learning to balance the ball on their rackets, send the ball and control the direction and distance of the ball across the net. Time permitting we will also do some track running such as 100m, 400m and/or relay. Friday afternoon, the whole school will be outside skipping to help raise awareness about the Heart & Stroke Foundation. On Tuesday morning we will walk up to Summit Park for a nature walk, look for signs of spring, local native and non-native flowers. In Art, students completed 3 large panels of their enlarged painted flowers, which are now posted in large windows one the corner of Prior and Hillside, until mid-May!
Happy spring everyone! Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts this week, students are reviewing the phonetic sounds from our previous dictées by finding words and phrases with these sounds. They will use their memory, discussion with peers and reference materials such as dictionaries to help them find as much vocabulary as possible for each sound. For example, for the "in" sound, words include jardin (garden), Inde (India), magasin (store). This helps guide proper pronunciation, increase reading confidence and expand vocabulary. You will see these posted in the classroom during student-led interviews on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.
In Math this week, students are measuring their feet in centimeters. They are also measuring the plants growing in the windows and keeping track of their growth on a chart. Some of our plants have grown about 8cm within 3 hours! This ties in nicely with our plant science. Growing Chefs came today for their second lesson. Students learned the English terms for parts of plants and flowers. They tasted new vegetables and shared all the important ways to care for a plant as it grows.
In English, students will learn elements of a story such as the characters, setting, plot, conflict and resolution. Together we will do a one-page book report of Stuart Little and then do a plot diagram sequencing the events in chronological order. Students can use the illustrated story boards they created while reading the book. Due to four half-days this week (student-leds, UVic dance field trip and Jump Rope for Heart), this may end up happening next week. We also will wait until next week to do another Social Studies and Art activity.
In PE this week we started outdoor tennis lessons! They are learning to balance the ball on their rackets, send the ball and control the direction and distance of the ball across the net. Time permitting we will also do some track running such as 100m, 400m and/or relay. Friday afternoon, the whole school will be outside skipping to help raise awareness about the Heart & Stroke Foundation. On Tuesday morning we will walk up to Summit Park for a nature walk, look for signs of spring, local native and non-native flowers. In Art, students completed 3 large panels of their enlarged painted flowers, which are now posted in large windows one the corner of Prior and Hillside, until mid-May!
Happy spring everyone! Mme Garcin
Friday 21 April 2017
Spelling: Test on Thursday April 27, 2017
1. take
2. tell
3. ten
4. thank
5. that
6. the
7. their
8. them
9. then
10. there
11. these
12. they
13. think
14. this
15. those
Challenge sentence: The ten students thank their parents.
2. tell
3. ten
4. thank
5. that
6. the
7. their
8. them
9. then
10. there
11. these
12. they
13. think
14. this
15. those
Challenge sentence: The ten students thank their parents.
Wednesday 19 April 2017
Week of Apr 18 - 21, 2017
mardi le 18 avril, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
Today we reviewed the grammar related to our dictée. Students are learning to identify feminine and masculine articles (le, la) and possessive adjectives (mon, ma, ton ta), then add the appropriate ending to the following noun. For example, le, la, mon, ma, ton and ta. Because this is a short week, we will review the dictée several times this week by also reading it aloud, looking at common mistakes and practice writing it. For term 3, students continue to read individually every day and in small groups and/or as a class on a weekly basis. The reading strategy we are starting to work on is the "liaison". This is an added sound between two words that end in a consonant and begin with a vowel or silent h. For example, Ils -z- allaient (They went). This helps develop an oral native-like fluency.
In English this week, we are continuing our novel study or Stuart Little. We have 3 chapters left to read and illustrate. Students are learning how to read punctuation and sounds out long and difficult words. We are going to begin talking about story elements, such as the characters and the plot.
In Math this week students are learning how to measure the perimeter of a regular and irregular shape. We are using centimeters and meters as our units. They are also continuing to measure objects in the classroom and different parts of their bodies. A variety of measuring tools are provided and they need to choose the best one for the task.
In Science this week, we continue to observe all the seeds we have germinated and planted in the windows. Students are taking notes of what they see and labeling the different parts of the plants on their diagrams. The growing chefs vegetables are also growing really well! There is a watering schedule so that each students has a turn to water and rotate the plants.
In Social Studies and Art this week, students carved soapstone wolves, bears and orcas! Our special guest and artist Kent Laforme explained a little bit about the First Nations origins and history of stone carving, which is common among cultures in our northern territories and provinces. I will also read a Métis story this week to facilitate a discussion about our Métis heritage.
Quadra will be starting weekly track practices next week, so in PE this week students will learn some stretching and running techniques, followed by 100m and 400m running. Also, to help support a positive classroom, our district counselor Katie Lutes will be coming in to follow up on our "zones of regulation" tools and strategies, such a breathing techniques and stretching exercises.
See you next week for our student-led conferences! Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
Today we reviewed the grammar related to our dictée. Students are learning to identify feminine and masculine articles (le, la) and possessive adjectives (mon, ma, ton ta), then add the appropriate ending to the following noun. For example, le, la, mon, ma, ton and ta. Because this is a short week, we will review the dictée several times this week by also reading it aloud, looking at common mistakes and practice writing it. For term 3, students continue to read individually every day and in small groups and/or as a class on a weekly basis. The reading strategy we are starting to work on is the "liaison". This is an added sound between two words that end in a consonant and begin with a vowel or silent h. For example, Ils -z- allaient (They went). This helps develop an oral native-like fluency.
In English this week, we are continuing our novel study or Stuart Little. We have 3 chapters left to read and illustrate. Students are learning how to read punctuation and sounds out long and difficult words. We are going to begin talking about story elements, such as the characters and the plot.
In Math this week students are learning how to measure the perimeter of a regular and irregular shape. We are using centimeters and meters as our units. They are also continuing to measure objects in the classroom and different parts of their bodies. A variety of measuring tools are provided and they need to choose the best one for the task.
In Science this week, we continue to observe all the seeds we have germinated and planted in the windows. Students are taking notes of what they see and labeling the different parts of the plants on their diagrams. The growing chefs vegetables are also growing really well! There is a watering schedule so that each students has a turn to water and rotate the plants.
In Social Studies and Art this week, students carved soapstone wolves, bears and orcas! Our special guest and artist Kent Laforme explained a little bit about the First Nations origins and history of stone carving, which is common among cultures in our northern territories and provinces. I will also read a Métis story this week to facilitate a discussion about our Métis heritage.
Quadra will be starting weekly track practices next week, so in PE this week students will learn some stretching and running techniques, followed by 100m and 400m running. Also, to help support a positive classroom, our district counselor Katie Lutes will be coming in to follow up on our "zones of regulation" tools and strategies, such a breathing techniques and stretching exercises.
See you next week for our student-led conferences! Mme Garcin
Thursday 13 April 2017
Dictée: jeudi le 20 avril, 2017
ien, iens, ient
ienne (feminine)
1. Est-ce que c'est ton chien?
2. Ce n'est pas le mien.
3. Est-ce que c'est ta chienne?
4. Ce n'est pas la mienne.
5. As-tu un dalmatien?
ienne (feminine)
1. Est-ce que c'est ton chien?
2. Ce n'est pas le mien.
3. Est-ce que c'est ta chienne?
4. Ce n'est pas la mienne.
5. As-tu un dalmatien?
Monday 10 April 2017
Week of Apr 9 - 13, 2017
lundi le 9 avril 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
This is a 4-day week with no school on Good Friday or Easter Monday. In French Language Arts this week, students are continuing to apply spelling, punctuation and grammar in their pen pal letters, with an emphasis on correct verb conjugations in the past tense of le passé compose and l'imparfait. A new dictée will be handed out on Thursday and there will be a lesson on the different ways to spell the sound ien (ien, ient, iens) and the differences between the masculine and feminine endings (ien and ienne).
In English, we are continuing our novel study of Stuart Little. Reading aloud strategies are discussed during the chapter readings and students are asked to re-tell the details orally and with a drawing. On Wednesday, we will start out Flat Stanley poster projects. Students have worked hard on writing their adventures with Flat Stanley with full sentences, proper grammar and punctuation. We will lay this out with photos on a poster that is clear, easy to read and visually attractive. Students will be given extra coloured construction paper to frame their title, write-up and pictures for added layering and colour.
In Math this week, we are continuing to participate in the Number Rumble competition at 10monkeys.com. Students have access with their username and password from 7am-2pm Monday to Friday until the end of the week. That means students can log on from home in the morning if they want! We are also continuing the measurement unit we started last week. So far, students have measured many classroom objects, different parts of their bodies and even the school hallway! Depending on the object, students have to figure out which is the best measurement instrument to use among the cubes, measuring tapes, 30cm rulers and meter sticks.
In Science this week, students have sowed more seeds with our first Growing Chefs lesson. This special program will continue over the next 2 months so that students can learn to grow and prepare their own vegetables right here in the classroom. We now have broccoli, cucumber, carrots, peas, arugula, lettuce, beets and beans germinating in our window sills! For Art on Thursday, we will walk up to Summit Park to find signs of spring and draw some wildflowers.
In Social Studies, all students today made dream catchers. A local First Nations story teller came in and told up a very ancient story about the dream catcher. Later this week, student will learn about the traditional Métis food called Bannock. If time permits we will make some, otherwise we will likely make it next week.
In PE this week, students have their regular dance class on Tuesday in the gym. Due to no school Friday, we will be walking up to Summit Park on Thursday for some exercise and hopefully some sunshine!
Have a wonderful week and have a great long weekend, Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
This is a 4-day week with no school on Good Friday or Easter Monday. In French Language Arts this week, students are continuing to apply spelling, punctuation and grammar in their pen pal letters, with an emphasis on correct verb conjugations in the past tense of le passé compose and l'imparfait. A new dictée will be handed out on Thursday and there will be a lesson on the different ways to spell the sound ien (ien, ient, iens) and the differences between the masculine and feminine endings (ien and ienne).
In English, we are continuing our novel study of Stuart Little. Reading aloud strategies are discussed during the chapter readings and students are asked to re-tell the details orally and with a drawing. On Wednesday, we will start out Flat Stanley poster projects. Students have worked hard on writing their adventures with Flat Stanley with full sentences, proper grammar and punctuation. We will lay this out with photos on a poster that is clear, easy to read and visually attractive. Students will be given extra coloured construction paper to frame their title, write-up and pictures for added layering and colour.
In Math this week, we are continuing to participate in the Number Rumble competition at 10monkeys.com. Students have access with their username and password from 7am-2pm Monday to Friday until the end of the week. That means students can log on from home in the morning if they want! We are also continuing the measurement unit we started last week. So far, students have measured many classroom objects, different parts of their bodies and even the school hallway! Depending on the object, students have to figure out which is the best measurement instrument to use among the cubes, measuring tapes, 30cm rulers and meter sticks.
In Science this week, students have sowed more seeds with our first Growing Chefs lesson. This special program will continue over the next 2 months so that students can learn to grow and prepare their own vegetables right here in the classroom. We now have broccoli, cucumber, carrots, peas, arugula, lettuce, beets and beans germinating in our window sills! For Art on Thursday, we will walk up to Summit Park to find signs of spring and draw some wildflowers.
In Social Studies, all students today made dream catchers. A local First Nations story teller came in and told up a very ancient story about the dream catcher. Later this week, student will learn about the traditional Métis food called Bannock. If time permits we will make some, otherwise we will likely make it next week.
In PE this week, students have their regular dance class on Tuesday in the gym. Due to no school Friday, we will be walking up to Summit Park on Thursday for some exercise and hopefully some sunshine!
Have a wonderful week and have a great long weekend, Mme Garcin
Thursday 6 April 2017
Spelling: Test on Thursday April 13, 2017
1. said
2. saw
3. say
4. see
5. seven
6. shall
7. she
8. show
9. sing
10.sit
11.six
12. sleep
13. small
14. so
15. some
Challenge sentence: I said she can soon stop starting some shows.
2. saw
3. say
4. see
5. seven
6. shall
7. she
8. show
9. sing
10.sit
11.six
12. sleep
13. small
14. so
15. some
Challenge sentence: I said she can soon stop starting some shows.
Monday 3 April 2017
Week of Apr 3 - 7, 2017
lundi le 3 avril, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
We are excited to be back at school! Today students read their newest letter from Doncaster pen pals. Students will re-read them several times out loud to their peers, and those who volunteer will read it out to the classroom. This morning, all students described what they did during spring break, and tomorrow they will begin writing a reply letter. They will be applying the two past verb tenses learned in term 2: le passé composé and l'imparfait.
In English, our novel study of Stuart Little continues! Today we read chapter 11 and so far students have found many similarities between this story and Flat Stanley. Students are learning to read many types of punctuation and how to pronounce new and unknown words. For example, pauses for commas, the voice goes up with a question and exclamation, and down for a period, emphasis on words in italics, and chunking large difficult words in smaller manageable pieces. Speaking of Flat Stanley, students are asked to bring in their 3 Flat Stanley poster project materials by this Friday (1- poster, 2- corrected write-up and 3- 5 to 8 pictures). If most students have brought them, we will start making our posters next week. If you cannot print the pictures, you can email me up to 5 and I will print them on regular paper in black and white. So far, it looks like Flat Stanley went on many exciting adventures! The next spelling test will be next week and I will post it this Thursday.
In Math this week, we are reviewing multiplication and division, and how they are related. Today we looked at fact families such as 7X3=21 and 21÷3=21. Boxes are also used to represent these operations visually. We will being measurement unit, starting with centimeters and meters. This week we have the chromebooks laptops reserved for two sessions because we are participating in the National Number Rumble math competition! All concepts learned are included in the different categories, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time, money and more!
In Social Studies this week, students will begin to learn about the Métis culture, such as its origins, the flag, food, music and dance. On Friday we have a Métis dancer coming to do a dance lesson with us! In Science, students will learn how to germinate vegetable seeds. We will grow plants along our window sill so that we can observe and record the different growing stages.
Have a wonderful week and enjoy the sunshine! Mme Garcin
Monday 13 March 2017
Week of Mar 13 - 17, 2017
lundi le 13 mars 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
We are continuing many of the activities started last week. In French Language Arts, students are still learning the imperfect, past tense. There is also daily oral practice, especially in the morning during our calendar, when students share their news and/or feelings. This gives us an opportunity not only to develop our French oral language, but also to problem solve and build a strong classroom community. If time permits, students will read their new pen pals letters from Doncaster and they will begin writing a rough draft of their reply.
In English, we are continuing to read Stuart Little and illustrate the story sequence with detailed drawings. Last week we read Flat Stanley (a much shorter story), and we are continuing to find similarities and differences between these two stories. Most students have finished creating a Flat Stanley drawing, and they will all be bringing him (or Flat Sally) home for spring break. There is a Flat Stanley Poster Project description coming home on Tuesday. During spring break, students are asked to take photos and keep a journal of what they do with Flat Stanley. Or, mail it to someone who sends it back with photos and a journal by the end of spring break. Students are asked to bring 3 things when coming back from spring break: 1) 5-8 photos with Flat Stanley (if you can't print them, you can email me up to 5 and I can print them at the school on regular black and white paper), 2)along with a final corrected write-up (either one page in length or a short description of each photo, in complete sentences) and 3) a large blank poster. We will use these 3 things to create poster projects, in English, back at school after the break. A detailed project description is being emailed and feel free to email me if you have any questions.
In Math, students are continuing to prepare for their bake sale by practicing how to make change, and make some last minute signage and price tags. Today we played money bingo and will continue to play math games every day to help solidify new math concepts learned so far. Our bake sale will be on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the lunch hour, outside near the gym doors.
In Social Studies today, all 7 continents and 4 oceans were reviewed. Students are going to use a map to find and identify these landforms. A discussion and some games around continents, countries, provinces and territories will continue this week in order to review what has been learned so far. In Art, students who are finished their Flat Stanley's, will create something at our creation station. In other words, there will be a variety of craft materials and students can create whatever they want! In PE, students will play a cooperative game in the gym on Friday, before saying goodbye to each other for spring break. This Friday is the last day of school for the next two weeks.
See you back here on Monday, April 3rd, 2017. Have a wonderful break!
Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
We are continuing many of the activities started last week. In French Language Arts, students are still learning the imperfect, past tense. There is also daily oral practice, especially in the morning during our calendar, when students share their news and/or feelings. This gives us an opportunity not only to develop our French oral language, but also to problem solve and build a strong classroom community. If time permits, students will read their new pen pals letters from Doncaster and they will begin writing a rough draft of their reply.
In English, we are continuing to read Stuart Little and illustrate the story sequence with detailed drawings. Last week we read Flat Stanley (a much shorter story), and we are continuing to find similarities and differences between these two stories. Most students have finished creating a Flat Stanley drawing, and they will all be bringing him (or Flat Sally) home for spring break. There is a Flat Stanley Poster Project description coming home on Tuesday. During spring break, students are asked to take photos and keep a journal of what they do with Flat Stanley. Or, mail it to someone who sends it back with photos and a journal by the end of spring break. Students are asked to bring 3 things when coming back from spring break: 1) 5-8 photos with Flat Stanley (if you can't print them, you can email me up to 5 and I can print them at the school on regular black and white paper), 2)along with a final corrected write-up (either one page in length or a short description of each photo, in complete sentences) and 3) a large blank poster. We will use these 3 things to create poster projects, in English, back at school after the break. A detailed project description is being emailed and feel free to email me if you have any questions.
In Math, students are continuing to prepare for their bake sale by practicing how to make change, and make some last minute signage and price tags. Today we played money bingo and will continue to play math games every day to help solidify new math concepts learned so far. Our bake sale will be on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the lunch hour, outside near the gym doors.
In Social Studies today, all 7 continents and 4 oceans were reviewed. Students are going to use a map to find and identify these landforms. A discussion and some games around continents, countries, provinces and territories will continue this week in order to review what has been learned so far. In Art, students who are finished their Flat Stanley's, will create something at our creation station. In other words, there will be a variety of craft materials and students can create whatever they want! In PE, students will play a cooperative game in the gym on Friday, before saying goodbye to each other for spring break. This Friday is the last day of school for the next two weeks.
See you back here on Monday, April 3rd, 2017. Have a wonderful break!
Mme Garcin
Monday 6 March 2017
Week of Mar 6 - 10, 2017
lundi, le 6 mars 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are continuing to learn how to say and apply the past tense (l'imparfait) of the verbs avoir (to have) and être (to be). They are also going to continue writing the final draft of their stories. In preparation for term 2 report cards, each student will be reading with me individually to assess their oral fluency and comprehension.
In English Language Arts, we are reading the novel Stuart Little (by E.B. White), chapter by chapter. We will also read the original story Flat Stanley (by Jeff Brown). We will look at the similarities and differences between these two books. Both these beloved characters end up finding ways to make the most of their unique characteristics. In combination with Arts, each student will create a large drawing replica of Flat Stanley. This is the first step of our Flat Stanley poster project. Over Spring Break, students are asked to document their Flat Stanley adventures with a journal and pictures. Details of this project will be shared next week.
In Math, in preparation for our bake sale next week, today students posted their bake sale posters around the school. We are now reviewing term 2 concepts such as 3-digit addition and subtraction, single-digit multiplication and division, as well as reading a 25-hour clock, and counting money. We are doing this with games such as bingo, small clocks and cards.
In Social Studies we are reviewing Canadian political boundaries, and learning about some of our major landforms, such as our lakes, rivers and mountain. We are also learning the 7 continents of the world, and looking at the differences between countries and continents. In Science, students did an amazing job with their diorama's! This marks the end of our science unit for term 2.
Students are learning many in-class strategies for helping to self-regulate their well-being throughout the day. For example, deep breathing, stretching and wall-pushing are some of the things students can do help themselves feel happy, energized and/or focused on learning in the classroom.
Have a great week everyone,
Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are continuing to learn how to say and apply the past tense (l'imparfait) of the verbs avoir (to have) and être (to be). They are also going to continue writing the final draft of their stories. In preparation for term 2 report cards, each student will be reading with me individually to assess their oral fluency and comprehension.
In English Language Arts, we are reading the novel Stuart Little (by E.B. White), chapter by chapter. We will also read the original story Flat Stanley (by Jeff Brown). We will look at the similarities and differences between these two books. Both these beloved characters end up finding ways to make the most of their unique characteristics. In combination with Arts, each student will create a large drawing replica of Flat Stanley. This is the first step of our Flat Stanley poster project. Over Spring Break, students are asked to document their Flat Stanley adventures with a journal and pictures. Details of this project will be shared next week.
In Math, in preparation for our bake sale next week, today students posted their bake sale posters around the school. We are now reviewing term 2 concepts such as 3-digit addition and subtraction, single-digit multiplication and division, as well as reading a 25-hour clock, and counting money. We are doing this with games such as bingo, small clocks and cards.
In Social Studies we are reviewing Canadian political boundaries, and learning about some of our major landforms, such as our lakes, rivers and mountain. We are also learning the 7 continents of the world, and looking at the differences between countries and continents. In Science, students did an amazing job with their diorama's! This marks the end of our science unit for term 2.
Students are learning many in-class strategies for helping to self-regulate their well-being throughout the day. For example, deep breathing, stretching and wall-pushing are some of the things students can do help themselves feel happy, energized and/or focused on learning in the classroom.
Have a great week everyone,
Mme Garcin
Monday 27 February 2017
Week of Feb 27 - Mar 3, 2017
lundi, le 27 février 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
This week in French, students are continuing to learn the past tense, l'imparfait. We have started with the application of the verbs avoir (to have) and être (to be).
avoir
J'avais
Tu avais
Il/Elle avait
Nous avions
Vous aviez
Ils/Elles avaient
être
J'étais
Tu étais
Il/Elle était
Nous étions
Vous étiez
Ils/Elles étaient
Students are also practicing their dictée with the sounds c, k, qu (k) and sc (sk). They will also begin correcting their stories and writing a final corrected draft. These creative stories will be on display in May for our book and art show in the gym.
In English, we are continuing to read the book "Stuart Little", by EB White. We are now at chapter 3 and students are illustrating the events of the story as it unfolds. In Math this week, students are completing their term 2 booklets and will be preparing posters for our upcoming bake sale. Students will learn to save money, a math topic that is part of our new BC curriculum this year.
In Science, students are completing their dioramas and will be presenting them to other classes during an open house we are hosting on Wednesday afternoon. Students will prepare themselves for explaining their chosen food chain and habitat. In Social studies this week, we will resume our study of the Canadian provinces, territories and their capital cities.
In PE this week, students are continuing to prepare a special creative dance that many of them have contributed their ideas to. We do not have access to the gym this week, but we do a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity every day. This includes movement games in the classroom and outdoors.
Monday afternoon there is a performance by "Les Bucherons" in the gym. Students will learn to sing many traditional French Canadians song.! By the way, after this dictée on Thursday, there will be no more spelling or dictée before spring break.
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
This week in French, students are continuing to learn the past tense, l'imparfait. We have started with the application of the verbs avoir (to have) and être (to be).
avoir
J'avais
Tu avais
Il/Elle avait
Nous avions
Vous aviez
Ils/Elles avaient
être
J'étais
Tu étais
Il/Elle était
Nous étions
Vous étiez
Ils/Elles étaient
Students are also practicing their dictée with the sounds c, k, qu (k) and sc (sk). They will also begin correcting their stories and writing a final corrected draft. These creative stories will be on display in May for our book and art show in the gym.
In English, we are continuing to read the book "Stuart Little", by EB White. We are now at chapter 3 and students are illustrating the events of the story as it unfolds. In Math this week, students are completing their term 2 booklets and will be preparing posters for our upcoming bake sale. Students will learn to save money, a math topic that is part of our new BC curriculum this year.
In Science, students are completing their dioramas and will be presenting them to other classes during an open house we are hosting on Wednesday afternoon. Students will prepare themselves for explaining their chosen food chain and habitat. In Social studies this week, we will resume our study of the Canadian provinces, territories and their capital cities.
In PE this week, students are continuing to prepare a special creative dance that many of them have contributed their ideas to. We do not have access to the gym this week, but we do a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity every day. This includes movement games in the classroom and outdoors.
Monday afternoon there is a performance by "Les Bucherons" in the gym. Students will learn to sing many traditional French Canadians song.! By the way, after this dictée on Thursday, there will be no more spelling or dictée before spring break.
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Thursday 23 February 2017
Dictée: jeudi, le 2 mars 2017
c (k), sc (sk)
1. Monieur Scorpion joue de la musique.
2. Quatre jours par semaine, il pratique.
3. Il cherche un copain pour s'amuser.
4. Mais Monieur Martien fait du karaté.
5. Il n'a pas le temps de jouer.
Parents, please note, this is the last dictée before spring break.
1. Monieur Scorpion joue de la musique.
2. Quatre jours par semaine, il pratique.
3. Il cherche un copain pour s'amuser.
4. Mais Monieur Martien fait du karaté.
5. Il n'a pas le temps de jouer.
Parents, please note, this is the last dictée before spring break.
Monday 20 February 2017
Week of Feb 20 - 23, 2017
lundi le 20 février, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
In French this week, students will begin to correct the draft of their current stories. Students will also be introduced to the past tense "'imparfait". This tense is different from the passé composé because it is used to describe past events, states of being or habits. It is similar to the English past progressive and is often used with avoir and être. L'imparfait verb tense can be used in the same story and even the same sentence as the passé compose verb tense. For example, "Hier je marchais au magasin et j'ai vu un chat" (Yesterday I was walking (imparfait) to the store and I saw (passé compose) a cat. Guided reading groups this week will focus on how and when to identify a liaison, which is the pronunciation of a final consonant of a word or an added sound (for example in English we say "an orange" instead of "a orange" because it sounds better). When reading in French, most last consonants are not pronounced, for example "grand", the last d is silent. However, when the following word begins with a vowel, there is an added liaison sound, for example "les grands éléphants", is pronounced "les gran-z-éléphants". Therefore, we will continue to practice the liaison throughout the year in order to become more fluent when reading and with our oral language.
In English we have started reading the novel "Stuart Little" by E.B. White. We will read this together and work on reading, phrasing, expression and intonation. While we read,we are also discussing punctuation, grammar, parts of speech and the meaning of words. Students are creating a visual event sequence so that they can later re-tell the story in their own words. All students are encouraged to practice their English spelling words (posted here last week). The spelling test is on Thursday and the words are also available with free games at spellingcity.com/egarcin.
In Math this week, students are doing word problems and learning how to answer it with an equation and a complete sentence. They are also continuing to practice adding/subtracting money, multiplication and division. We will also discuss different ways to earn and save money.
In Science and Art, students are continuing to build their habitat dioramas. Upon completion, they will be on display for about a week and other classrooms will be invited to come view their creations. On Wednesday, the Sierra Club is coming for a special interactive and hands-on presentation about ecosystems. Once our habitat unit is complete, we will continue our study of Canadian provinces and territories.
In PE, students continue to create and practice a dance they will perform at our next concert. Students are also continuing to learn some traditional French Canadian songs, for example "L'arbre est dans ses feuilles". These songs teach us traditional French Canadian stories, culture and dance.
Please note that there is no school this Friday, February 24. Have a great weekend!
Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
In French this week, students will begin to correct the draft of their current stories. Students will also be introduced to the past tense "'imparfait". This tense is different from the passé composé because it is used to describe past events, states of being or habits. It is similar to the English past progressive and is often used with avoir and être. L'imparfait verb tense can be used in the same story and even the same sentence as the passé compose verb tense. For example, "Hier je marchais au magasin et j'ai vu un chat" (Yesterday I was walking (imparfait) to the store and I saw (passé compose) a cat. Guided reading groups this week will focus on how and when to identify a liaison, which is the pronunciation of a final consonant of a word or an added sound (for example in English we say "an orange" instead of "a orange" because it sounds better). When reading in French, most last consonants are not pronounced, for example "grand", the last d is silent. However, when the following word begins with a vowel, there is an added liaison sound, for example "les grands éléphants", is pronounced "les gran-z-éléphants". Therefore, we will continue to practice the liaison throughout the year in order to become more fluent when reading and with our oral language.
In English we have started reading the novel "Stuart Little" by E.B. White. We will read this together and work on reading, phrasing, expression and intonation. While we read,we are also discussing punctuation, grammar, parts of speech and the meaning of words. Students are creating a visual event sequence so that they can later re-tell the story in their own words. All students are encouraged to practice their English spelling words (posted here last week). The spelling test is on Thursday and the words are also available with free games at spellingcity.com/egarcin.
In Math this week, students are doing word problems and learning how to answer it with an equation and a complete sentence. They are also continuing to practice adding/subtracting money, multiplication and division. We will also discuss different ways to earn and save money.
In Science and Art, students are continuing to build their habitat dioramas. Upon completion, they will be on display for about a week and other classrooms will be invited to come view their creations. On Wednesday, the Sierra Club is coming for a special interactive and hands-on presentation about ecosystems. Once our habitat unit is complete, we will continue our study of Canadian provinces and territories.
In PE, students continue to create and practice a dance they will perform at our next concert. Students are also continuing to learn some traditional French Canadian songs, for example "L'arbre est dans ses feuilles". These songs teach us traditional French Canadian stories, culture and dance.
Please note that there is no school this Friday, February 24. Have a great weekend!
Mme Garcin
Thursday 16 February 2017
Spelling: Test on Thursday February 23, 2017
1. pick
2. play
3. please
4. pretty
5. pull
6. put
7. quiet
8. quite
9. ran
10. read
11. red
12. ride
13. right
14. round
15. run
Challenge sentence: Can we paly and run on the quiet red carpet, pretty pleases?
2. play
3. please
4. pretty
5. pull
6. put
7. quiet
8. quite
9. ran
10. read
11. red
12. ride
13. right
14. round
15. run
Challenge sentence: Can we paly and run on the quiet red carpet, pretty pleases?
Tuesday 14 February 2017
Week of Feb 14 - 17, 2017
mardi le 14 février, 2017
Joyeuse St-Valentin!
In French Language Arts this week, students are continuing to write the draft of their fictional story. We are also going to look at our dictée sentences in detail, which include words with the sound "ou", such as iglou (igloo), loups (wolves) and choux (cabbage). In our guided reading groups, we will look for these sounds in our books. Our "Show and Tell" continues this week, where students are learning to ask, reply and describe the items on display, which is a fun way to develop oral language.
In Math this week, students will create a store with classroom objects for sale and paper money. They will learn to pay in exact change (add money) and to give change (subtract money). We will also do a review of time (how to read a 24 hour clock).
In Science and Art, students have started their habitat dioramas. So far they've painted their backgrounds. This week they will work from the background to the foreground by adding landforms, plants, animals, birds and reptiles using paper, colours, string, modeling clay and natural materials from outside.
In gym, students are continuing to practice and create a dance. We will also be doing some yoga (stretching). In preparation for a live performance next week of "Les Bûcherons", this week we are learning some French Canadian songs!
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Joyeuse St-Valentin!
In French Language Arts this week, students are continuing to write the draft of their fictional story. We are also going to look at our dictée sentences in detail, which include words with the sound "ou", such as iglou (igloo), loups (wolves) and choux (cabbage). In our guided reading groups, we will look for these sounds in our books. Our "Show and Tell" continues this week, where students are learning to ask, reply and describe the items on display, which is a fun way to develop oral language.
In Math this week, students will create a store with classroom objects for sale and paper money. They will learn to pay in exact change (add money) and to give change (subtract money). We will also do a review of time (how to read a 24 hour clock).
In Science and Art, students have started their habitat dioramas. So far they've painted their backgrounds. This week they will work from the background to the foreground by adding landforms, plants, animals, birds and reptiles using paper, colours, string, modeling clay and natural materials from outside.
In gym, students are continuing to practice and create a dance. We will also be doing some yoga (stretching). In preparation for a live performance next week of "Les Bûcherons", this week we are learning some French Canadian songs!
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Thursday 9 February 2017
Dictée: jeudi, le 16 février 2017
These following sounds are all pronounced oo, as in oolong tea.
ou, oud, ouds, oue, ouls, oup, ous, out, oux, oo
1. Sur la toundra je vois un igloo.
2. Il est fait de neige et de cailloux.
3. J'entre par un grand trou.
4. Je fais une soupe de choux.
5. J'écoute la chanson des loups.
ou, oud, ouds, oue, ouls, oup, ous, out, oux, oo
1. Sur la toundra je vois un igloo.
2. Il est fait de neige et de cailloux.
3. J'entre par un grand trou.
4. Je fais une soupe de choux.
5. J'écoute la chanson des loups.
Tuesday 7 February 2017
Week of Feb 6 - 9, 2017
lundi le 6 février, 2017
This week in French, students are focusing on writing a rough draft of a story that illustrates the prints they created in art a few weeks ago. They are asked to use reference materials, use words they know from dictées, use the past and/or present verb tenses, and apply grammar and punctuation learned so far. The story structure includes an introduction with the when, who and where. Followed by a problem, solution and an ending.
In English, students are studying for their spelling test on Thursday. In Math, students are reviewing their X and ÷ fact families of single digit multiplication and division using power of ten cards, bingo and a worksheet. If time permits, they will create their own graph based on a topic of personal interest and by doing a class survey.
In Science, students are continuing to learn about habitats, food chains and food webs. Today students researched a list of plants and animals and their associated habitats. In preparation for the creation of a habitat diorama, they are also bringing in craft materials and a shoebox. In combination with Social Studies and Art, students are completing their stone Inukshuks. This artwork and their Chinese lanterns will be coming home at the end of the week.
In PE, students have their weekly dance class where they are creating their own dance! They will also be participating in movement activities in the classroom and some fun outdoor snow play:) Please note, there is no school on Friday, Feb 10th and Monday, Feb 13th.
I wish you all a wonderful week and family weekend ahead,
Mme Garcin
This week in French, students are focusing on writing a rough draft of a story that illustrates the prints they created in art a few weeks ago. They are asked to use reference materials, use words they know from dictées, use the past and/or present verb tenses, and apply grammar and punctuation learned so far. The story structure includes an introduction with the when, who and where. Followed by a problem, solution and an ending.
In English, students are studying for their spelling test on Thursday. In Math, students are reviewing their X and ÷ fact families of single digit multiplication and division using power of ten cards, bingo and a worksheet. If time permits, they will create their own graph based on a topic of personal interest and by doing a class survey.
In Science, students are continuing to learn about habitats, food chains and food webs. Today students researched a list of plants and animals and their associated habitats. In preparation for the creation of a habitat diorama, they are also bringing in craft materials and a shoebox. In combination with Social Studies and Art, students are completing their stone Inukshuks. This artwork and their Chinese lanterns will be coming home at the end of the week.
In PE, students have their weekly dance class where they are creating their own dance! They will also be participating in movement activities in the classroom and some fun outdoor snow play:) Please note, there is no school on Friday, Feb 10th and Monday, Feb 13th.
I wish you all a wonderful week and family weekend ahead,
Mme Garcin
Friday 3 February 2017
Spelling: test on Thursday February 9, 2017
1. never
2. new
3. no
4. not
5. now
6. of
7. off
8. old
9. on
10. once
11. one
12. only
13. open
14. our
15. out
Challenge sentence: I like to open new or old cards only.
2. new
3. no
4. not
5. now
6. of
7. off
8. old
9. on
10. once
11. one
12. only
13. open
14. our
15. out
Challenge sentence: I like to open new or old cards only.
Monday 30 January 2017
Week of Jan 31 - Feb 3, 2017
lundi le 31 janvier, 2017
In French grammar this week, students are continuing to learn to conjugate verbs in the passé composé (past tense). Our previous past tense lessons were focused on verbs ending in -er. Now we are learning to conjugate verbs ending in -ir and -re (for example finir and apprendre). This is a difficult verb tense with two parts. Part one is the verb avoir (to have) or être (to be), conjugated in the present tense. Part two is the past participle of the verb you are conjugating and just has to be learned and memorized (for example finir becomes fini, and apprendre becomes appris). The passé composé is used when past actions were completed at a specific time, a new feeling was expressed, or when a past event was interrupted. For example, "Yesterday I learned to multiply" (Hier, j'ai appris à multiplié). In writing this week, students will begin a rough draft of a story they illustrated and printed in a series of four images in art class. This story will include four parts: an introduction, a problem, a solution and an ending. The final product will be displayed alongside their artwork. In reading, guided reading groups and individual reading will continue on Tuesday and Thursday.
In Math this week, students are continuing to learn how to create a graph using a variety of examples. Once they are ready, they will choose a topic of personal interest to survey the class and display it on a bar graph. A review of multiplication and division will also help students get more comfortable with facts families (for example, 3X4=12, 4X3=12, 12÷4=3, 12÷3=4). During our daily calendar, students are counting money. They are also learning how to count change by counting up from the amount of the item to the amount of money being used for the purchase. For example, a pen worth $2.17 is purchased with $5, how much change do they need? Counting up from $2.17 to $5.00 is the change. After some practice, in small groups students will create at store and use paper money. If time permits this week, we will also review how to read a 25-hour clock (pardon the pun!).
In English this week, we will complete our short and long vowel sound study of a, e, i, o, u. Some students are preparing to publish their stories in Quadra's student newspaper, the Quadra Quill! Others are taking time to complete and correct their creative short stories.
In Social Studies this week, students are learning about the cultures and traditions of our northern people living in the territories and northern Quebec. By listening to oral history and studying a variety of artwork, students are gaining multicultural awareness and respect for diversity. In combination with art and social studies, on Thursday students will build a stone Inukshuk and decorate it using colours and words of inspiration (such as kindness, friendship, family, ect).
In Science, students will learn about the fragile balance of a food chain and food web through a story called "Wolf Island" by Celia Godkin. This is based on the true story of what happens when the highest link is removed. They are also collecting shoe boxes and other craft materials in preparation for a habitat diorama we will begin to create next week or the following week.
In PE this week we'll be playing hockey and other winter carnival inspired games on Friday with a rotation of activities in the gym. Throughout the week, we are also learning about some of Quebec's winter carnival cultural celebrations such as songs and maple syrup production!
Have a great week everyone and happy Chinese New Year!
Mme Garcin
In French grammar this week, students are continuing to learn to conjugate verbs in the passé composé (past tense). Our previous past tense lessons were focused on verbs ending in -er. Now we are learning to conjugate verbs ending in -ir and -re (for example finir and apprendre). This is a difficult verb tense with two parts. Part one is the verb avoir (to have) or être (to be), conjugated in the present tense. Part two is the past participle of the verb you are conjugating and just has to be learned and memorized (for example finir becomes fini, and apprendre becomes appris). The passé composé is used when past actions were completed at a specific time, a new feeling was expressed, or when a past event was interrupted. For example, "Yesterday I learned to multiply" (Hier, j'ai appris à multiplié). In writing this week, students will begin a rough draft of a story they illustrated and printed in a series of four images in art class. This story will include four parts: an introduction, a problem, a solution and an ending. The final product will be displayed alongside their artwork. In reading, guided reading groups and individual reading will continue on Tuesday and Thursday.
In Math this week, students are continuing to learn how to create a graph using a variety of examples. Once they are ready, they will choose a topic of personal interest to survey the class and display it on a bar graph. A review of multiplication and division will also help students get more comfortable with facts families (for example, 3X4=12, 4X3=12, 12÷4=3, 12÷3=4). During our daily calendar, students are counting money. They are also learning how to count change by counting up from the amount of the item to the amount of money being used for the purchase. For example, a pen worth $2.17 is purchased with $5, how much change do they need? Counting up from $2.17 to $5.00 is the change. After some practice, in small groups students will create at store and use paper money. If time permits this week, we will also review how to read a 25-hour clock (pardon the pun!).
In English this week, we will complete our short and long vowel sound study of a, e, i, o, u. Some students are preparing to publish their stories in Quadra's student newspaper, the Quadra Quill! Others are taking time to complete and correct their creative short stories.
In Social Studies this week, students are learning about the cultures and traditions of our northern people living in the territories and northern Quebec. By listening to oral history and studying a variety of artwork, students are gaining multicultural awareness and respect for diversity. In combination with art and social studies, on Thursday students will build a stone Inukshuk and decorate it using colours and words of inspiration (such as kindness, friendship, family, ect).
In Science, students will learn about the fragile balance of a food chain and food web through a story called "Wolf Island" by Celia Godkin. This is based on the true story of what happens when the highest link is removed. They are also collecting shoe boxes and other craft materials in preparation for a habitat diorama we will begin to create next week or the following week.
In PE this week we'll be playing hockey and other winter carnival inspired games on Friday with a rotation of activities in the gym. Throughout the week, we are also learning about some of Quebec's winter carnival cultural celebrations such as songs and maple syrup production!
Have a great week everyone and happy Chinese New Year!
Mme Garcin
Friday 27 January 2017
Dictée: ON- Thursday February 2, 2017
on, onc, ond, ong, omb, ons, ont, om
1. La maman chatte a perdu son chaton.
2. La maman cane a perdu son caneton.
3. La maman ratte a perdu son raton.
4. Mais non, ils sont tous cachés dans la maison.
5. Chaton, caneton, raton, sortez de la maison!
1. La maman chatte a perdu son chaton.
2. La maman cane a perdu son caneton.
3. La maman ratte a perdu son raton.
4. Mais non, ils sont tous cachés dans la maison.
5. Chaton, caneton, raton, sortez de la maison!
Monday 23 January 2017
Week of Jan 23 - 27, 2017
lundi le 23 janvier, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts, students are writing the final draft of their pen pal letters. Today, students reviewed their dictée from last week by looking at the common sight words and correcting their spelling. The O sound can be written in many ways such as eau, aud, aut and aux. This was a tricky one, especially the word beaucoup (a lot). This is a common word we will continue to work on. During our morning calendar, students are motivated to practice their oral language with "Show and Tell" questions and answers. Students who need more reading practice are reading with Mme Mireille first thing in the morning. All students are also participating in weekly guided reading groups of 4-5 students. This activity helps target specific pronunciation and comprehension skills.
In English this week, we will learn to read and pronounce the short u vowel sound. Students will do some personal writing and work on applying their grammar with simple sentence structure. In Math this week, students are continuing to practice reading a clock and will begin counting money. Students will also be sent home with a multiplication review for homework.
In Science, we are continuing to learn about habitats. Last week we learned about the desert and wetland habitats. Students were also very engaged during the hand-on activities at Swan Lake when feeding the ducks and doing some net fishing. Back in the nature house, students met the local painted turtle and did some sorting and classification of their fish and insects. In Social Studies this week, students are completing their favourite province/territory project. Come and see them on display!
In PE we are continuing hockey with 5 on 5 games. In Art this week, students will learn about what inspires artists in the northern regions of Canada such a Nunavut, the North-West Territories and the Yukon. Students will use pastels to create images based on Sandra Reilly's artwork, which often portrays animals and people of the north.
What a wonderful week everyone,
Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts, students are writing the final draft of their pen pal letters. Today, students reviewed their dictée from last week by looking at the common sight words and correcting their spelling. The O sound can be written in many ways such as eau, aud, aut and aux. This was a tricky one, especially the word beaucoup (a lot). This is a common word we will continue to work on. During our morning calendar, students are motivated to practice their oral language with "Show and Tell" questions and answers. Students who need more reading practice are reading with Mme Mireille first thing in the morning. All students are also participating in weekly guided reading groups of 4-5 students. This activity helps target specific pronunciation and comprehension skills.
In English this week, we will learn to read and pronounce the short u vowel sound. Students will do some personal writing and work on applying their grammar with simple sentence structure. In Math this week, students are continuing to practice reading a clock and will begin counting money. Students will also be sent home with a multiplication review for homework.
In Science, we are continuing to learn about habitats. Last week we learned about the desert and wetland habitats. Students were also very engaged during the hand-on activities at Swan Lake when feeding the ducks and doing some net fishing. Back in the nature house, students met the local painted turtle and did some sorting and classification of their fish and insects. In Social Studies this week, students are completing their favourite province/territory project. Come and see them on display!
In PE we are continuing hockey with 5 on 5 games. In Art this week, students will learn about what inspires artists in the northern regions of Canada such a Nunavut, the North-West Territories and the Yukon. Students will use pastels to create images based on Sandra Reilly's artwork, which often portrays animals and people of the north.
What a wonderful week everyone,
Mme Garcin
Thursday 19 January 2017
Spelling: test on Thursday January 26, 2017
1. laugh
2. let
3. light
4. like
5. little
6. live
7.long
8. look
9. made
10. make
11. many
12. may
13. me
14. much
15. myself
Challenge sentence: I like to look at many long little bugs by myself.
2. let
3. light
4. like
5. little
6. live
7.long
8. look
9. made
10. make
11. many
12. may
13. me
14. much
15. myself
Challenge sentence: I like to look at many long little bugs by myself.
Monday 16 January 2017
Week of Jan 16th - 19th, 2017
lundi le 16 janvier, 2017
In French this week, students are continuing to write the first draft of their pen pal letters using the past tense to describe what they did during the holidays. Today, students practiced their new dictée, which is based on the sound "o". This is a challenging dictée and students are encouraged to study for it at home. During our morning calendar routine, Show and Tell is back by popular demand! Today we started going through the class list so that each student has an opportunity to share something special from home. Show and Tell is a great opportunity for developing French oral language. Everyday, students are reading independently and they are reading one-on-one with our educational assistant Mme Mireille Larminay. Guided reading groups of 4-5 students are also continuing this week.
In Math, students are learning how to read a 25-hour clock. We are continuing to review single-digit multiplication and division. We will also do a graphing activity. We now have weekly access to a class set of laptops! Therefore this week we will use them to access some fun math games covering concepts learned so far.
In English, we are reading a selection of books written by top BC authors that have been nominated for the Chocolate Lily book awards. Students are read the books and will then vote for their favourite ones. These votes are collected by schools all over BC to determine the winners later this spring. Quadra students often pick the winners of this exciting competition! Students will also continue to do some personal writing where they apply spelling and grammar learned in class.
In Science this week we have started our study of habitats, ecosystems and food webs. Today was an introduction to the four primary habitats: freshwater/wetland, forest, ocean and desert. Students created collages of the wetland and desert habitats. On Thursday morning we are going on a field trip to Swan Lake to learn firsthand about the plants and animals that make up our local wetland habitat. In Social Studies, students will continue learning about Canada's provinces, territories, flags, capital cities, provincial bird and flower by presenting their findings to the class. Students used a variety of reference materials to find this information such as agendas, posters, books and maps.
In the gym this week, we will continue floor hockey. They are learning how to hold the stick, control the puck and pass the puck. Once these techniques have been practiced, we will play some games. In Art this week, we will continue making Chinese lanterns and dot pictures we started last week.
Everyday now students are using the "zones of regulation" to help communicate how they are feeling. Each student has a clothespin they can move from blue (sad, tired), green (happy, content), yellow (nervous, anxious) and red (angry, out of control). Students are learning emotional vocabulary they use to express themselves and support their peers. The next step will be to learn and apply calming strategies they can use get back to the green zone whenever possible.
Note that this coming Friday, January 20th is a Pro-D day and there is no school. Have a great week everyone, take care.
Mme Garcin
In French this week, students are continuing to write the first draft of their pen pal letters using the past tense to describe what they did during the holidays. Today, students practiced their new dictée, which is based on the sound "o". This is a challenging dictée and students are encouraged to study for it at home. During our morning calendar routine, Show and Tell is back by popular demand! Today we started going through the class list so that each student has an opportunity to share something special from home. Show and Tell is a great opportunity for developing French oral language. Everyday, students are reading independently and they are reading one-on-one with our educational assistant Mme Mireille Larminay. Guided reading groups of 4-5 students are also continuing this week.
In Math, students are learning how to read a 25-hour clock. We are continuing to review single-digit multiplication and division. We will also do a graphing activity. We now have weekly access to a class set of laptops! Therefore this week we will use them to access some fun math games covering concepts learned so far.
In English, we are reading a selection of books written by top BC authors that have been nominated for the Chocolate Lily book awards. Students are read the books and will then vote for their favourite ones. These votes are collected by schools all over BC to determine the winners later this spring. Quadra students often pick the winners of this exciting competition! Students will also continue to do some personal writing where they apply spelling and grammar learned in class.
In Science this week we have started our study of habitats, ecosystems and food webs. Today was an introduction to the four primary habitats: freshwater/wetland, forest, ocean and desert. Students created collages of the wetland and desert habitats. On Thursday morning we are going on a field trip to Swan Lake to learn firsthand about the plants and animals that make up our local wetland habitat. In Social Studies, students will continue learning about Canada's provinces, territories, flags, capital cities, provincial bird and flower by presenting their findings to the class. Students used a variety of reference materials to find this information such as agendas, posters, books and maps.
In the gym this week, we will continue floor hockey. They are learning how to hold the stick, control the puck and pass the puck. Once these techniques have been practiced, we will play some games. In Art this week, we will continue making Chinese lanterns and dot pictures we started last week.
Everyday now students are using the "zones of regulation" to help communicate how they are feeling. Each student has a clothespin they can move from blue (sad, tired), green (happy, content), yellow (nervous, anxious) and red (angry, out of control). Students are learning emotional vocabulary they use to express themselves and support their peers. The next step will be to learn and apply calming strategies they can use get back to the green zone whenever possible.
Note that this coming Friday, January 20th is a Pro-D day and there is no school. Have a great week everyone, take care.
Mme Garcin
Thursday 12 January 2017
Dictée: Thursday January 19, 2017
o, oh, op, ot, au, aud, aux, eau, eaux
1. Monsieur Crapaud a beaucoup trop chaud.
2. Toutes ces choses sur le dos.
3. Oh la la, c'est beaucoup trop...
4. Maintenant Monseiur Crapaud,
5. saute en-haut et plonge dans l'eau.
1. Monsieur Crapaud a beaucoup trop chaud.
2. Toutes ces choses sur le dos.
3. Oh la la, c'est beaucoup trop...
4. Maintenant Monseiur Crapaud,
5. saute en-haut et plonge dans l'eau.
Monday 9 January 2017
Week of Jan 9th - 13th, 2017
Chers families,
In Language Arts this week students are reading their second pen pal letters to themselves and their friends in the class. They will begin writing a response letter, including answers to the questions! In grammar, students are continuing to learn about the past tense "le passé composé". They will apply writing in the past tense in their pen pal letter responses. An important part of this verb conjugation is making sure that the verb ending has an "e" for verbs describing an action by a feminine subject (Elle est allée au magazin), and an "s" at the end of verbs describing an action by a plural subject (Nous sommes allés au cinéma). Also, a new dictée will be coming home on Thursday or Friday (and posted here on the blog as well).
In English Language Arts, students will continue to write a short story using the short "o" vowel sound. This week's spelling includes important words such as I and isn't. We will be looking at our personal writing an double checking to make sure we are applying this correct spelling.
In Math this week, we are completing our Smarties graph. This graphing exercises also includes a list of questions to help us learn how to read a graph and use it to find helpful information. Come and see these projects on display in the classroom! We will continue to look at different types of bar graphs this week. We are also continuing to practice single-digit division using a variety of activities to allow all learner types (eg. visual, kinesthetic, logical, etc) to better understand this concept.
In Science today we completed our multiple intelligence questionnaire to find out what kind of learner we are. Results show that some students can learn many different ways, whereas some find it much easier with just one or two methods (for example, through music or movement). Later in the week, we will start to learn about our four main habitats (forest, desert, ocean and freshwater) and the food chains that live in these habitats.
In Social Studies this week, we will start learning about our Canadian geography, including getting to know our provinces, territories and capital cities. In PE we are continuing to play indoor hockey. In Art, we continue our Chinese zodiac animals and if time permits, maybe start creating to lanterns!
Happy learning everyone :) Mme Garcin
In Language Arts this week students are reading their second pen pal letters to themselves and their friends in the class. They will begin writing a response letter, including answers to the questions! In grammar, students are continuing to learn about the past tense "le passé composé". They will apply writing in the past tense in their pen pal letter responses. An important part of this verb conjugation is making sure that the verb ending has an "e" for verbs describing an action by a feminine subject (Elle est allée au magazin), and an "s" at the end of verbs describing an action by a plural subject (Nous sommes allés au cinéma). Also, a new dictée will be coming home on Thursday or Friday (and posted here on the blog as well).
In English Language Arts, students will continue to write a short story using the short "o" vowel sound. This week's spelling includes important words such as I and isn't. We will be looking at our personal writing an double checking to make sure we are applying this correct spelling.
In Math this week, we are completing our Smarties graph. This graphing exercises also includes a list of questions to help us learn how to read a graph and use it to find helpful information. Come and see these projects on display in the classroom! We will continue to look at different types of bar graphs this week. We are also continuing to practice single-digit division using a variety of activities to allow all learner types (eg. visual, kinesthetic, logical, etc) to better understand this concept.
In Science today we completed our multiple intelligence questionnaire to find out what kind of learner we are. Results show that some students can learn many different ways, whereas some find it much easier with just one or two methods (for example, through music or movement). Later in the week, we will start to learn about our four main habitats (forest, desert, ocean and freshwater) and the food chains that live in these habitats.
In Social Studies this week, we will start learning about our Canadian geography, including getting to know our provinces, territories and capital cities. In PE we are continuing to play indoor hockey. In Art, we continue our Chinese zodiac animals and if time permits, maybe start creating to lanterns!
Happy learning everyone :) Mme Garcin
Thursday 5 January 2017
Spelling: test on Thursday January 12, 2017
1. I
2. if
3. in
4. into
5. is
6. isn't (is not)
7. it
8. it's (it is)
9. its (belongs to)
10. I've
11. jump
12. just
13. keep
14. kind
15. know
Challenge sentence: I just saw a friend who isn't hurt.
2. if
3. in
4. into
5. is
6. isn't (is not)
7. it
8. it's (it is)
9. its (belongs to)
10. I've
11. jump
12. just
13. keep
14. kind
15. know
Challenge sentence: I just saw a friend who isn't hurt.
Tuesday 3 January 2017
Week of Jan 3rd - 6th, 2017
mardi le 3 janvier, 2017
Bonne Année 2017!
In French Language Arts today, students have orally shared what they did during their holidays. Students were introduced to a past verb tense called "le passé composé". It is made up of two parts: the auxiliary verb avoir = "to be" OR être = "to have" conjugated in the present tense) and the past participle of the verb you are conjugating (ex. the part participle of manger is mangé). For example, Hier j'ai mangé de la pizza (Yesterday I ate pizza). Today students wrote in their journals about what they did during their holidays using verbs in the past tense such as I ate, I went, I saw, etc. They are also using vocabulary they have learned from their dictée, from the classroom word wall and other reference books. Students have new reading groups and will read in small groups with me at least once per week. Our home reading program continues this week and students are encouraged to read in French for about 15-20 minutes each night, whenever possible.
In Math, students are continuing to learn division and how it is related to multiplication. For example, 4X5 = 20, 5X4 = 20, 20÷5 = 4 and 20÷4 = 5. We will use counting objects, games and pencil/paper to learn the different ways to calculate multiplication and division. We will also do some graphing activities where students have to create a graph (for example, by organizing the colours of a smarties box) and reading the graph by answering questions (for example, which colour is the most common?).
In English this week, students will learn to read and identify the short o vowel sound, followed by writing a short story using punctuation, grammar and spelling learned so far. In Science, students will ask themselves a variety of questions to find out what kind of learner they are: verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, body/kinesthetic, musical, visual/spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal and/or naturalist. Some students may be surprised to see there are several ways they like to learn and show their learning.
In PE this week, students will learn the basics of indoor hockey and many aspects of how to play with a team (communication, passing, sharing, encouragement, etc). In Art, students will choose their favourite Chinese Zodiac animal and create a dot picture.
Today we had a special presentation from the BC SPCA about how to care for a pet. Students learned about all the needs of a pet: food, water, shelter, exercise, love, etc. Then shared specific foods, shelters and collars that are good and/or bad for certain animals. The instructor brought a big friendly dog and students learned how to approach her. The first step is to ask permission from the parent/guardian, then the pet owner. Then, approach sideways with your hand down. Finally, watching for positive body language (ex. tail down) and petting on the shoulders or chest are also important for most dogs.
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Bonne Année 2017!
In French Language Arts today, students have orally shared what they did during their holidays. Students were introduced to a past verb tense called "le passé composé". It is made up of two parts: the auxiliary verb avoir = "to be" OR être = "to have" conjugated in the present tense) and the past participle of the verb you are conjugating (ex. the part participle of manger is mangé). For example, Hier j'ai mangé de la pizza (Yesterday I ate pizza). Today students wrote in their journals about what they did during their holidays using verbs in the past tense such as I ate, I went, I saw, etc. They are also using vocabulary they have learned from their dictée, from the classroom word wall and other reference books. Students have new reading groups and will read in small groups with me at least once per week. Our home reading program continues this week and students are encouraged to read in French for about 15-20 minutes each night, whenever possible.
In Math, students are continuing to learn division and how it is related to multiplication. For example, 4X5 = 20, 5X4 = 20, 20÷5 = 4 and 20÷4 = 5. We will use counting objects, games and pencil/paper to learn the different ways to calculate multiplication and division. We will also do some graphing activities where students have to create a graph (for example, by organizing the colours of a smarties box) and reading the graph by answering questions (for example, which colour is the most common?).
In English this week, students will learn to read and identify the short o vowel sound, followed by writing a short story using punctuation, grammar and spelling learned so far. In Science, students will ask themselves a variety of questions to find out what kind of learner they are: verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, body/kinesthetic, musical, visual/spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal and/or naturalist. Some students may be surprised to see there are several ways they like to learn and show their learning.
In PE this week, students will learn the basics of indoor hockey and many aspects of how to play with a team (communication, passing, sharing, encouragement, etc). In Art, students will choose their favourite Chinese Zodiac animal and create a dot picture.
Today we had a special presentation from the BC SPCA about how to care for a pet. Students learned about all the needs of a pet: food, water, shelter, exercise, love, etc. Then shared specific foods, shelters and collars that are good and/or bad for certain animals. The instructor brought a big friendly dog and students learned how to approach her. The first step is to ask permission from the parent/guardian, then the pet owner. Then, approach sideways with your hand down. Finally, watching for positive body language (ex. tail down) and petting on the shoulders or chest are also important for most dogs.
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
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