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
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