November 14-15

English Language Arts

Contribute to discussions or dialogues by agreeing, disagreeing, and adding to or explaining ideas.

Explore how varied perspectives presented in texts can influence personal perspectives.

Communicate a clear position supported by relevant evidence.

What did students do?

This week, students explored the opinion statement "Bugs are creepy." Students engaged in discussions about this perspective and shared their position on the topic by placing their name on a scale using a sticky note. They showed whether they agreed or disagreed with the statement. Then, students read an opinion essay titled Bugs are Creepy. They engaged in dialogue and discussion about their thoughts, connections, similar or different opinions. Students had a chance to move their sticky note after hearing and reading the essay. They were invited to share where they originally placed themselves on the scale and explained why they chose to move it. Then, students read through the essay to identify important structural elements of an opinion piece. They noted the Opinion (opening), Reasons, Evidence and closing Opinion (OREO). Students highlighted these components and organized them into a graphic organizer. We will continue this work next week using a new topic. 

Upcoming Events

November 27th – School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm (Kinder & Gr. 4 to present) 

November 29th – Professional Learning Day for staff  

December 4th – Fun Lunch  

December 17th – Winter Concert (Save the date) 

December 18th – Winter Concert (Save the date) 

December 20th – Fun Snack  

December 20th – Last day of classes before Winter Break 

 

November 4 - 7th

Science

-Students will demonstrate an understanding of the events and factors that have changed the ways of life in Canada over time and appreciate the impact of these changes on citizenship and identity. 

-Students will demonstrate an understanding of the people and the stories of Canada and their ways of life over time, and appreciate the diversity of Canada’s heritage. 

ELAL

-Students will integrate verbal, non-verbal, and paraverbal language to enhance communication.

-Ensure messages are heard clearly by using breath, body, and energy to project voice.

-Students will enhance the accuracy and artistry of expression through creative and critical thinking processes.-

What did students do?

The Grade 5s completed persuasive paragraphs about why Remembrance Day is an important day.  Some students shared these paragraphs at our Remembrance Day assembly on November 7th.  Students learned about the importance of maintaining peace. They wrote about peace from their perspective and from a soldier's perspective and incorporated their five senses. In their music class, Ms. Harris worked with students on the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae.  They worked on verbal and paraverbal (The manner in which a message is delivered) language with this poem and shared it in our Remembrance Day Ceremony. In Social Studies, we learned about, and discussed World War 1. Students were very engaged in these discussions with lots of questions and comments. We watched videos and read books about Remembrance Day as well as reading some articles about it in our small reading groups. In Art, students created poppies and peace.

Our Grade 5 Students were very eager to share their learning during the Remembrance Day Ceremony. Thank you to all of our Grade 5 parents and families who were able to join us.

Upcoming Events

·       November 8th – System Indigenous Learning Day  

·       November 11th – Remembrance Day – no school for staff or students  

·       November 12th – Fall Break – no school for staff or students  

·       November 13th – Fall Break – no school for staff or students  

·       November 14th – Students & staff return from Fall Break

October 28 - November 1

Science

Students investigate and interpret astronomical phenomena.

-Connect the direction of Earth’s tilt in relation to the Sun to the length of day and night in each season.  

-Describe personal observations related to cyclical changes in the Moon’s appearance. 

-Identify astronomical phenomena that occur cyclically. 

What Did Students Do?

Students learned about how the Earth rotates on it's axis to create day and night and how a revolution around the sun gives us the measurement of a year. They explored why we have four  seasons in our part of the world. Students then began a moon investigation, looking at the different phases of the moon and how they change throughout the month. Students looked at various models and participated in physical demonstrations around these topics.

Important Dates 

·       November 5th – Fun Lunch  

·       November 7th – Remembrance Day Assembly 10:00 am  (Gr. 5 parents invited)

·       November 8th – System Indigenous Learning Day  

·       November 11th – Remembrance Day – no school for staff or students  

·       November 12th – Fall Break – no school for staff or students  

·       November 13th – Fall Break – no school for staff or students  

·       November 14th – Students & staff return from Fall Break

   October 21-25

Phys Ed and Wellness

-Demonstrate decision making through the application of strategies and tactics.
-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, no-locomotor, and object-manipulation activities.

What Did Students Do?

This week, students played a variety of games during Phys Ed to develop their accuracy when throwing at a target. Students played a game called "Ghostbusters" that involved throwing a ball at bowling pin ghosts. They said they had a blast playing this game! On Take Me Outside Day, student went outside, got into teams and played a game where they had to throw a beanbag onto circle targets. Students communicated with their teammates to decide where to throw next to gain the highest score. Students also celebrated successes with their teams and opponents. 

Important Dates 

·       October 31st – Fun Snack  

·       November 5th – Fun Lunch  

·       November 6th – Mon/Wed Kinder field trip to the library – am

·       November 7th – Remembrance Day Assembly 10:00 am  (Gr. 5 parents invited)

·       November 8th – System Indigenous Learning Day  

·       November 11th – Remembrance Day – no school for staff or students  

·       November 12th – Fall Break – no school for staff or students  

·       November 13th – Fall Break – no school for staff or students  

·       November 14th – Students & staff return from Fall Break  

  October 14-18

Science

I can analyze climate and connect it to weather conditions.

-Explain the importance of weather forecasts.

-Investigate methods used to predict the weather.



-Discuss First Nations, Métis, and Inuit methods of predicting weather.

-Examine how weather conditions and animal behaviour can be used to recognize weather patterns and cycles. 

Truth and Reconciliation Commitments

-Each student will represent their learning experience through the lens of two eyed seeing at Fish Creek Park during each season.

What Did Students Do?
This week, students applied their understanding of weather while investigating a variety of weather maps. They had the opportunity to observe, discuss and apply their understandings about high/low pressure, wind, cloud cover, humidity, temperature and precipitation while working with these maps.

Students also had the opportunity to go to Fish Creek Park to use two eyed seeing to observe and notice weather. Students tracked weather using scientific tools and they were invited to notice how weather conditions were signalling a change in season. It was a beautiful day for a walk and students measured the temperature at various points in Fish Creek. read a hygrometer for humidity and we tried to measure wind. Students listened to a story about the interconnectedness of the land. We discussed reciprocity and how to give back to the earth after an afternoon filled with many gifts and new learnings.

Look for more info, photographs and samples of student work from our walking field trip that will be displayed in our learning commons for you to see during Parent Teacher Conferences.

Important Dates 

October 24 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Evening)

October 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 - 1:00 pm)

 October 7-11

ELAL

Arrange and express ideas logically, using interesting details in sentences.

What Did Students Do?

This week, students worked on expanding sentences using the 5Ws. They looked at kernel sentences that had very few details. Then, we discussed how to use the 5Ws to expand upon kernel sentences.

Students used a graphic organizer and sticky notes to plan their ideas. They rearranged these sticky notes into sentences. Some chose to generate their ideas right onto a graphic organizer and then built their sentences using these ideas. They worked in pairs to practice these skills.

Students also had an opportunity to practice this skill by writing about Terry Fox and his Magical Yet. See below for some examples of student work.

Our Home Communication Folders went home this week on Monday. Please take a moment to look at your child's work with them. Please note any celebrations on the sheet provided and return to the school next week.

Have a wonderful long weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!

Important Dates 

October 14 - Thanksgiving Monday (No school for staff or students)

October 16 - Fun Lunch

October 17 - Parent Association led Halloween Dance 

October 24 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Evening)

October 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 - 1:00 pm)

October 1 - 4th

Social Studies

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the people and the stories of Canada and their ways of life over time, and appreciate the diversity of Canada’s heritage.

ELAL

Students analyze information, contexts, and perspectives using a variety of comprehension strategies.

Students enhance the accuracy and artistry of expression through creative and critical thinking processes

What Did Students Do?

Students watched videos and listened to/read stories about Terry Fox.  They shared facts and information they already knew and discussed new things they learned. Students wrote a paragraph on what they knew about Terry Fox and connected it back to The Magical Yet. They then created some shoe art work with positive self talk messages (His Magical Yet) that Terry Fox used to keep pushing forward. On Friday, students participated in The Terry Fox run.  A special thank you to all grade five students who helped Mr. Newman with our 2024 Terry Fox run!

Important Dates 

October 9 - School Council Meeting at 7:00 pm

October 14 - Thanksgiving Monday (No school for staff or students)

October 16 - Fun Lunch

October 17 - Parent Association led Halloween Dance 

October 24 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Evening)

October 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 - 1:00 pm)