June 16 - 20, 2025

ELA

Write to inform, explain, describe, or report for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Develop a main idea or topic supported by facts, details, examples, and explanations.

Summarize and organize ideas gained from multiple sources, using a variety of methods or tools.

What students did:

Students had two projects they were working on this week in ELA. One project was an informational piece about the history of Lacrosse in Canada. This was directly linked to our Phys-Ed residency with ELEV8 Lacrosse. Students learned about the Indigenous roots of Lacrosse through their research. They took time to learn how it has changed and how it is played today. 

Students also listened to a story called "Florette". In this story, a girl moves and struggles with not being able to bring her favourite part of her old home - her garden - with her. Florette learns to love her new home and demonstrates resilience through change. Students noted insightful connections and explanations for how this book is a metaphor for their upcoming transition to Nickle School. Students shared their thoughts about the transition through a Four Directions (North, South, East, West) thinking prompt: What are you Nervous about? What Strategies will you use to cope? What Excites you about Nickle School? What are you Wondering about? 

Students also wrote a letter to their grade 6 teacher this week. In their letters they shared their interests, about their family, their strengths in school and their areas for growth. They shared strategies that are effective for them and tools that help them learn. Their letters will be passed on to their grade 6 teachers. 

On Thursday, June 19th, we celebrated National Indigenous People's Day by inviting Jay Genaille to our school. Jay is a professional Hoop Dancer. His cultural background is Cree, Salteaux, and Anishnaabe. Jay was an inspiration to our students. He shared his incredible story and his amazing hoop dancing talent. We were all amazed by his skills and his passion. 

Coming Up at Sibbald     June 24th – Gr. 5 Farewell – 1:15 p.m.   - Family and friends are welcome June 25th – Report Cards visible to parents in PowerSchool    June 26th – Last day of school for students – 12:00 dismissal    June 27th – Appeals Day 8:00 – 1:00 p.m.

 June 2 - 6, 2025

Physical Education and Wellness 

Examine ways adventurous and challenging physical activities introduce and support motivation for skill development.

Engage in adventurous and challenging physical activities that support motivation.

Adjust strategies and tactics based on the strengths of participants in various physical activities and games.

Assess the effectiveness of tactics in a variety of physical activity and game structures.

Recognize how changes in rules influence the tactics being used.

Combine movement skills to perform movement patterns in a variety of physical activities.

Perform movement patterns using various types of equipment, individually and with others.

Consider sequencing and repetition of movement patterns when engaging in locomotor, non-locomotor, and object-manipulation activities.

What did students do?
This week, students had the opportunity to work with Dan from Elv8 Lacrosse to learn and practice lacrosse skills! Students practiced trapping, throwing and catching this week. They had some challenging hand-eye-coordination drills to work through. Students passed with a partner and learned how to throw underhand and overhand. They put these skills into playing a variety of games with their classmates. It was a fun and exciting week in Phys Ed! Check out some pictures of students in action below. 

Coming Up at Sibbald    June 17th – Parent Association hosted pancake breakfast – 9:00    June 19th – National Indigenous People’s Day – Hoop Dancing Performance – 9:00    June 24th – Gr. 5 Farewell – 1:15 p.m.    June 25th – Report Cards visible to parents in PowerSchool    June 26th – Last day of school for students – 12:00 dismissal    June 27th – Appeals Day 8:00 – 1:00 p.m.

June 2 - 6, 2025

Mathematics

Students interpret improper fractions

-fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers to their positions on the number line.

-Count beyond 1, using fractions with the same denominator.

-Model fractions, including improper fractions and mixed numbers, using quantities, lengths, and areas.

-Express improper fractions and mixed numbers symbolically.

-Express an improper fraction as a mixed number and vice versa.

-Compare fractions, including improper fractions and mixed numbers, to benchmarks of 0, $\frac{1}{2}$, and 1.

What Did Students Do?

Students reviewed zero fractions, proper fractions, and whole fractions. They then were introduced to improper

and mixed fractions. Students investigated mixed fractions and improper fractions using fractions tiles and real 

world examples. They built improper and mixed fractions with fraction tiles and worked in groups to compare and relate them to benchmarks of 0, 1/2, and 1. 

Ask you child:

-What is a mixed fraction?

-What is an improper fraction?

-Convert the mixed fraction 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.

-What was the highlight of your trip to Nickle School? 

-What are you looking forward to next year in middle school?

-Do you have any questions about next year?

Coming Up at Sibbald    June 9th – 13th Elev8 Lacrosse Residency   June 11th – School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm (in-person)    June 17th – Parent Association hosted pancake breakfast – 9:00    June 19th – National Indigenous People’s Day – Hoop Dancing Performance – 9:00    June 24th – Gr. 5 Farewell – 1:15 p.m.    June 25th – Report Cards visible to parents in PowerSchool    June 26th – Last day of school for students – 12:00 dismissal    June 27th – Appeals Day 8:00 – 1:00 p.m.

   May 26-30

Writing

-Consider how personal interests, experiences, or perspectives might influence how texts are understood or created.

-Investigate background information about the author or text creator to provide context for informational texts.

-Evaluate how an author’s selection of a method or tool can impact the audience’s understanding or response to a text.

What did students do?

The Calgary Public Library hosts a literary arts festival each year featuring writers across a variety of genres. Students had the opportunity to participate in a virtual session with the amazing author, Peter Brown this week.

Peter Brown is the author of many children's books including The Curious Garden and Creepy Carrots. He is probably most well known for the Wild Robot Series. 

Students were so excited for this special opportunity. First, students researched Peter Brown to look for information about his life, career and accomplishments. Students went to Peter's website to research and gather information. They used a graphic organizer to jot their notes. Students found out such neat information about Peter! The most exciting fact was that he will be releasing a new book in June!

Then, students engaged in the virtual session hosted by the Calgary Public Library. Peter shared about his life, how he became an author and the process of writing, illustrating and publishing the Wild Robot. He even drew a scene with Roz, the main character in The Wild Robot! Students continued taking jot notes about Peter on their graphic organizer and they drew along with Peter. 

Ask your child to tell you about the session, what they learned and how Peter's story inspires them. 

Coming Up at Sibbald:

June 2nd – Fun Lunch June 4th – Gr. 5 to Nickle School for performance & tour June 5th – AMA Patrol picnic for Gr. 5 patrols June 6th – Sibbald’s Got Talent – K-5 Talent Show – 10:00 a.m. June 9th – 13th Elev8 Lacrosse Residency June 11th – School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm (in-person)

  May 20-23

Writing

Write to inform, explain, describe, or report for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Develop a main idea or topic supported by facts, details, examples, and explanations.

Evaluate the validity and reliability of information and sources.

Select a variety of relevant sources to inform writing.

Summarize and organize ideas gained from multiple sources using a variety of methods or tools.

Access and use information ethically.

Publish selected pieces, incorporating graphics, captions, charts, or other text features to support a purpose or connect with an audience.

What did students do?

For the past few weeks, students have been researching a Canadian animal to gather information about the animal's diet, habitat, threats/predators, appearance and interesting facts. They were prompted with the question "What animal would you recommend to be Canada's next national animal? or "What animal would you recommend to be Canada's second national animal?" This helped guide their research and helped them create a persuasive paragraph about their chosen animal. Students utilized internet resources and thought critically to determine the reliability of the information found on their chosen websites. Students noted where (cited) the websites their used. They took jot notes and have organized their findings into paragraphs with a clear opening and closing sentence.

This week, students began wrapping up their research work by publishing. Students worked towards publishing their work on a trifold. They cut, organized and glued their work in a way they thought would be effective in sharing the information with others. Students chose pictures, graphics, maps and used captions to support their message. 

In the coming weeks, our students will present their research and persuasive paragraphs to other students in our school. After learning about each animal and hearing the Grade 5 students share their persuasive paragraphs, audience members will be asked to vote for the animal they would like to see as Canada's next (second) national animal. 

Check out some of their work below!

Coming Up at Sibbald:

May 28th - Classroom Talent Show PM

May 30th – Fun snack   June 2nd – Fun Lunch June 4th – Gr. 5 to Nickle School for performance & tour June 5th – AMA Patrol picnic for Gr. 5 patrols June 6th – Sibbald’s Got Talent – K-5 Talent Show – 10:00 a.m. June 9th – 13th Elev8 Lacrosse Residency June 11th – School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm (in-person)

  May 12 - 14

Wellness

Students demonstrate how collaboration influences physical activity.

Students reflect and relate life experiences to perseverance and well-being.

What did students do?

Students listened to a reading of the book, The Dancing Trees. They engaged in a discussion about the character's resilience and perseverance and how his experiences changed and impacted him. Students then reflected on their outdoor school experience and identified one or more thing(s) that they found challenging at camp. They then shared how they persevered and showed resilience in meeting that challenge and how it changed them as a person. Students recorded this in their visual journals. 

Art & ELAL 

Students will use media and techniques, with an emphasis on mixing media and perfecting techniques in painting.

What did students do? 

In art, students discussed our school volunteers and the positive impact they have on our school and our learning opportunities. They talked about how they bring about positive change for our school and then looked at our theme - Volunteers bring waves of change. We watched a video on how to use acrylic paint to create realistic waves. Students then created an acrylic art piece with waves that will be displayed at our Volunteer Tea.  

Coming Up at Sibbald:

May 19 - Victoria Day Holiday

May 23 - Volunteer Tea - 10:00 a.m.

May 30 - Fun Snack

June 4 - Grade Five Nickle School Tour and Performance

June 5 - AMA Patrol Picnic for Grade Five Patrollers

June 6 - Sibbald's Got Talent - K-5 Talent Show

June 9 - 13th - Elev8 Lacrosse Residency

June 11 - School Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

June 24 - Grade Five Moving On Celebration - 1:15 p.m.

 May 5-9

Wellness

Students examine the effect of motivation on physical activity.

Students analyze and apply strategies and tactics that support improved decision making in physical activities.

Students demonstrate how collaboration influences physical activity.

Students reflect and relate life experiences to perseverance and well-being.

Students analyze responsibility and consider the impact on well-being.

Students acknowledge and connect perspectives of self and others through communication and listening skills.

Science

Students analyze climate and connect it to weather conditions 

What did students do?

Wow, students had an incredible experience at Camp Chief Hector this week! I am sure your child has already shared many anecdotes and stories about their time at camp. This blog post will not be able to effectively capture the richness of each students' experience with their group and camp leader. However, I hope the photos and quotes will give you a glimpse into the activities and experiences our class had and will spark additional conversations between you and your child. 

Departure from Andrew Sibbald

Students worked on their Outdoor School journal and created a "before departure" journal entry

Before boarding the bus. We were excited to head off to Camp Chief Hector!

We've arrived! Students gathered their belongings and met up with their camp counsellor.

At the Challenge Course

Shelter Building

Meal time in Hector Lodge

Evening activities - Bracelet Making was one of the options students could choose

Campfire Time! Some students went up to the stage to perform and lead a song for the audience!

Focused and working hard during the Economy Game

We were so lucky to be surrounded by nature and have beautiful weather for the duration of our trip! Many students shared that they loved being oustide pretty much all day, each day.  

Students had the opportunity to be table setters before each meal.

One of our students celebrated her birthday at camp! It was a very special day and she started it by spinning the special birthday wheel. She spun and won an extra dessert! Happy Birthday!

Getting ready to play the Animal Game

This is what the yurts looked like.

This is just a snippet of what camp was like for each child. I am confident each child left camp with a wealth of new experiences that they'll remember for years. 

Coming Up at Sibbald:

May 14 - School Council Meeting

May 16 - PD Day

May 19 - Victoria Day Holiday

May 23 - Volunteer Tea

May 30 - Fun Snack