September 23-26

Learning Outcomes

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.

- acknowledge oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land and diverse Aboriginal cultures and history 

-What do the stories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples tell us about their beliefs regarding the relationship between people and the land?

Literacy

-Make connections between features of land and personal experiences.

 What Did Students Do?

This week, students engaged in work connected to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Students learned about the purpose of Land Acknowledgements. We learned about the meaning of words such as acknowledge and reconciliation. 

- From cbc.ca

(https://www.cbc.ca/kids/articles/what-is-a-land-acknowledgment)

Students listened to and watched two different land acknowledgements. One had actions to accompany the words and the other one highlighted individuals from the Indigenous groups in Treaty 7. 

Students also had the opportunity to appreciate the land around our school. We took some time to journal in our learning grounds using our senses. Students also noted things they appreciated about our learning space and our outdoor environment. 

Later on in the week, students listened to stories related to Orange Shirt Day and Residential School - Shi shi etko and The Orange Shirt Story. After hearing the stories, students were invited to create artwork to represent what they want to remember about the significance of Phyllis Webstad's Orange Shirt story. They created a symbol and a message on their artwork.

Ask Your Child:

-to tell you more about their Orange Shirt Day artwork

-to tell you about ordering numbers. What steps help them to accurately place numbers on a number line?

-to tell you more about the climate zone that they find the most interesting.

-to tell you more about the weather topics they have been learning about science.

Upcoming Events

• September 27th – Professional Learning Day (staff only, no school for students) 

• September 30th – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (no school for staff or students)  

• October 4th – Terry Fox Run (a.m.)

• October 9th - School Council Meeting 7pm

• October 14th - Thanksgiving Monday (no school for staff or students)

• October 16th - Fun Lunch

• October 24th - Scheduled Parent Teacher Conferences (evening)

• October 25th  - Scheduled Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00am - 1:00pm)

     September 16 -20

Learning Outcomes

Math

Compare and order numbers

Express the relationship between two numbers, using <, > or =

 What Did Students Do?

This week, students continued their learning around place value. Students investigated how to use greater than, less than and equal to symbols while comparing numbers. Ask your child to tell you how the symbols < and > can be understood as balance scales.  This image may help their explanation:

Students also ordered numbers from least to greatest and greatest to least. In small groups and partner groupings, students manipulated number cards in least to greatest order, created mathematical statements using symbols for greater than, less than, equal to, and they played games to build the greater number or identify a number than can be found in between. 

Thank you to all of the families who attended our Meet the Teacher night. It was great to connect with you. I hope you enjoyed seeing the learning that your child has been engaged in. 

Important Info:

Your child has brought home a communication book to share their review quiz with you.

Patrol Forms - If your child is interested in being a patroller, please ensure that the consent form and patroller agreement/availability is returned by Wednesday, Sep 25th. 

Ask Your Child:

-Ask your child to compare 2 889 010 to  2 889 101. Which number is greater? How do you complete this statement using <, > or =? 2 889 010 _________ 2 889 101.

-Ask your child to tell you about what a landform is and one example of a landform.

-Ask your child to tell you about the cooperative games we have played in PE this week.

-Ask your child to tell you about their Magical Yet plasticine character that they made this week.

Upcoming Events

• September 23rd – K-5 Individual Photos 

• September 26th – Observance of Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Andrew Sibbald  

• September 27th – Professional Learning Day (staff only, no school for students) 

• September 30th – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (no school for staff or students)  

• October 4th – Terry Fox Run (a.m.) 

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   September 9 -13

Learning Outcomes

Social Studies

Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality of life of all Canadians.

 What Did Students Do?

This week in Social Studies, students had an opportunity to show what they know about Canada's geography. They were invited to draw a map and make a list of what they already know about Canada's provinces, territories and capital cities. Students attempted to draw a map, and note cities and provinces in their visual journal. This was a great way to show where students are starting with their knowledge about Canada's geography.

Then, students had an opportunity to look at a map of Canada, learn the names of provinces, territories and capital cities. Students watched videos about this concept and and even heard a fun song. Ask them to tell you more about this. Students coloured and labelled their maps. They included a legend with the abbreviations for each province and territory. 

It was a great week of learning! 

Ask Your Child:

-How do you say this number,  2 085 001?

-Tell me about The Magical Yet stories from staff members

-Patrol forms and information 

Upcoming Events

• September 19th – Meet the Teacher (drop in between 4:00 – 6:45)  

• September 23rd – K-5 Individual Photos 

• September 26th – Observance of Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Andrew Sibbald  

• September 27th – Professional Learning Day (staff only, no school for students) 

• September 30th – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (no school for staff or students)  

• October 4th – Terry Fox Run (a.m.) 

  September 3-6

Learning Outcomes

Math 

Students analyze patterns in place value

-express numbers within 10 000 000 

Phys Ed

Demonstrate decision making through the application of strategies and tactics.

Demonstrate respect for the contributions and perspectives of others when working together to make decisions or achieve team goals.

 What Did Students Do?

Welcome back students and families! We have had a great start to the school year. We have welcomed a number of new families to our Grade 5 class this year. Warmest welcome to the new families here at Andrew Sibbald School.

In math this week, we started by playing the game SKUNK. This is a fun game involving addition and chance! We then began our Place Value work. In small groups, students represented numbers in various different ways.  They reviewed the names of place value numbers to the left of, and including, the ones place.  Students practiced being able to write and verbalize numbers up to 10 000 000 accurately. We started working with four digit numbers. 

In Phys Ed, we played a game called Tikki Tikki Coconut. It is a great game to build throwing at a target skills, teamwork, collaboration and communication. Students incorporated strategies for defence and offence. 

Ask Your Child

-How do you say this number,  1 985 241?

-How do you play the game SKUNK?

-How are you feeling about grade 5?

-Tell me about The Magical Yet

Upcoming Events

• September 11th – School Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.    

• September 19th – Meet the Teacher (drop in between 4:00 – 6:45)  

• September 23rd – K-5 Individual Photos 

• September 26th – Observance of Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Andrew Sibbald  

• September 27th – Professional Learning Day (staff only, no school for students) 

• September 30th – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (no school for staff or students)  

• October 4th – Terry Fox Run (a.m.)