mardi le 14 octobre, 2014
Spelling list this week (also written in agendas last Thursday):
1) a
2) able
3) about
4) again
5) agree
6) all
7) already
8) always
9) am
10) and
11) anybody
12) are
13) around
14) ate
15) away
Bonus word: answer
This spelling test is on Thursday, October 16th. By the way, Thursday is also photo day! I will get in the habit of posting these words on the Friday before, so that parents and students all have the words before the weekend.
This week in Language Arts, we are learning about parts of speech (common nouns, proper nouns, adjectives, verbs and pronouns). More specifically in French, we are also looking at regular verbs ending in ER (eg aimer, danser, parler, etc) and how to conjugate them in the present tense using the root of the verb and the appropriate ending. In English, we are comparing proper versus common nouns, and plural noun endings (-s versus -es).
In Science we are starting our planet group projects and will continue until we are finished. Students will choose a planet and research their characteristics using a handout provided. They will then post their findings on a large information table and present their findings to the class with their group.
Today we begin our weekly visits to the computer lab! Students will begin by practicing proper typing techniques and finger placements using a fun program called Dance Mat Typing.
In Math we are looking at number patterns and place values. We are also playing various addition games and will begin talking about the relationship between addition and subtraction.
In Gym we are building our cardio strength by running laps around the school. We have also started our soccer unit. They are learning and practicing many different ball handling techniques.
In Social Studies we are continuing our environment unit by talking about ways to help our environment at home, at school and in the community. At school, students are taking turns sorting our recycling and compost.
Please remember that library books are due back on Thursdays. We go to the library on Fridays every week, but in case students forget, it is a good habit to return them on Thursday (especially when there is no school on Friday).
Today, orange parent/teacher interview request forms are going home in agendas. Please return them as soon as possible (tomorrow or Thursday) with your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice. I hope to confirm and send out your interview time this Friday, or Monday so that you have time to make appropriate plans for work. Parent/teacher interviews are Tues. Oct, 21st and Wed, Oct. 22nd. School will be dismissed at 11:50am on both days. Please make appropriate child care arrangements. If you have any questions feel free to email or call me.
Have a wonderful week! Mme Garcin