October 29

 Homework:

1. Complete the booklet - Multiples and Factors (if not completed in class) - Due on Thursday, Oct 31.

Be ready on Thursday to get it marked as a class.

Reminder:

1. I would be starting the reading assessment from tomorrow.

2. October 31 - Halloween : Please choose costumes that are respectful and don't demean someone's gender identity, culture, race, religion, age, or ability. Ensure that they are not choosing costumes that are offensive or perpetuate negative stereotypes. Replica Weapons are NOT ALLOWED.

3. November 01 - Diwali : Students are encouraged to dress up traditionally for diwali. Students would be getting samosas (not sure about the time, so better to get lunch). Henna will be set up for each class.

The week is full of festivals. Let's enjoy and learn about different cultures and be respectful.

October 24

 Homework:

1. GCF Worksheet - Due on Monday October 28, 2024 if not submitted yet.

Update of the week:

LA: Grammar: Short vowels, long vowels, r-Controlled vowels, conjunction, adverb, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, alliteration, idiom, Prefix

Writing: Creative writing, Paragraph writing, Descriptive writing

Reading Comprehensions: Visualizing

Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water - Chapter 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Math: multiplication 2dig x 2 dig, 3 dig x 2 dig, division with and without remainders, word problems, multiples and factors, Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Social: Different systems of government - Canada and US Government

Science: Body Systems - Nervous system: Common diseases.

Guest Speaker: Career Education on topic "HealthCare"

Pumpkin Art for Thanksgiving, Diya Decoration for Diwali.

Introduction to Coding vs Programming: Ozobot Evo

Reminders:

1. No school tomorrow - Its Professional day for teachers.

2. Monthly Test Dates:

LA - November 5, 2024

MATH - November 6, 2024

October 23

Homework:

1. Do the GCF worksheet: Due on Monday, October 28, 2024 

2. Read Chapter 4 of novel: A Long walk to Water

Reminder:

Tomorrow is the last day of book fair:  It is in the Library during lunch and after school. Please only go to the library at lunch if you have brought money.

Tomorrow is early dismissal at 1:28pm for parent-teacher conferences. I look forward to meeting your families. 

No school for students this Friday October 25, 2024.

October 21

 

Table of Specifications are given for the test. Also attached below:

Read chapter 3 of the Novel:

Scholastic Book Fair Week: During lunch and after school.

October 18

 

Homework:

1. Complete the math worksheet - Prime Factor Trees

2. Read Chapter 2 of the Novel.

Update of the week:

LA: Short vowels, long vowels, r-Controlled vowels, creative writing, paragraph writing, reading comprehension, conjunction, adverb, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, alliteration, idiom.

Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water - Chapter 1 and 2

Math: multiplication 2dig x 2 dig, 3 dig x 2 dig, division with and without remainders, word problems, multiples and factors.

Social: Different systems of government

Science: Body systems - Nervous system: Common diseases.

Spelling list 3 (r-Controlled vowels): Carnival, concert, confirm, corrupt, whirl, horizontal, inspire, absurd, burden, authority, ensure, disturb, elaborate, determine, guarantee.

Reminders:

1. Interim Report sent home.

2. Monday October 21 to Thursday October 24 - Scholastic Book Fair  

(Bring your money if you would like to go shopping. The library will be open at lunch time and after school).

3. October 24 - Early dismissal at 1:28pm for parent-teacher conferences. I am hoping to meet with everyones family's 

4. October 24 - Spelling test - 3

5. October 25 - No school for students. It is a professional development day for teachers.

October 17

 Homework:

1. Read Chapter 1 of Novel: A Long walk to water . By Linda Sue Park

                                            Read Aloud with text.

2. Spelling List - 3 is given for practice. The test would be on Thursday October 24, 2024.

Important:

1. Spelling test - 2 papers are marked and sent home. Please check and return.

2. Tomorrow there would be a simulation of Student voting (Pretend) for students as a part of social studies unit: Government.

3. Reminder that tomorrow is Hot Lunch from Subway if you ordered.

Congratulations to Arnav, Sarang and Kaitlyn to win a chocolate bar for the game in Gym. 

October 15

 Homework:

1. Complete the division worksheets if not done so.

Important:

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 24. This is an early dismissal day; students will be dismissed at 1:28pm.

   

School Appointments - Parent Instructions

1. Go to our school appointments web site for your school. https://ajmclellan.schoolappointments.com/

2. Register for an account by clicking the "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER" menu tab and filling in the on-line form. Choose a user id and password for yourself and then click the "Register Now" button.

3. Add your children into the system by clicking the "Add a Student" button. Click "Insert New" button to add more children.

4. Click the "date" icon beside the child's name to view available appointments. Select the staff you wish to book an appointment. Click the Blue Calendar Icon “Book Appointments”

5. Select the teachers name in the Calendars Box – Click View Calendars.

6. Click on available time slots to book your appointments to make your bookings.

The online booking system will open on Wednesday, October 16 at 8:00am and will close on Wednesday, October 23 at noon. 

If the available times do not work with your schedule, please contact me directly to arrange another day for a meeting.

October 11

 Homework:

1. Read Aloud for 20 minutes.

Important:

1. Monday October 14, 2024 - Thanksgiving No school.

2. Spelling test on Thursday October 17, 2024

Update of the week:

LA: Short vowels, long vowels, creative writing, paragraph writing, reading comprehension, conjunction, adverb, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, alliteration, idiom

Math: multiplication 2dig x 2 dig, 3 dig x 2 dig, division with and without remainders, word problems, multiples and factors.

Social: Different systems of government

Science: Body systems - Nervous system, optical illusion - mirages.

Spelling list 2 (Long vowels): recite, exceed, radio, sorrow, active, postpone, identical, typhoon, eyesight, refuel, annual, humidity, genuine, evaluate, refuse.

Videos for reference:

Brain & Nervous system

October 10

Homework:

1. Spelling Test - 1 sent home. Sign and return by Tuesday October 15.

2. Spelling List - 2 sent home for practice. Test will be on Thursday, October 17, 2024

3. Division worksheet - due tomorrow if not submitted.

Important:

1. Tomorrow is our second school wide run. Please come dressed to run.

2. Popcorn Day tomorrow if you ordered.

October 9

 Homework:

1. Short Division worksheet - Due on Friday.

2. If paragraph writing "If you are in charge of the world, how would you make it a happier place?" is incomplete. Please complete and submit.

3. Multiplication word problems - if not submitted, please complete and submit.

Important:

Photo QR Code is given with access code. Please check the back side of the slip for more information.

October 8

Agenda:

1. Spelling test tomorrow.

2. Read aloud for 20 minutes.

October 4

 Homework:

1. Read aloud for 20 minutes.

Important:

Spelling test on Wednesday October 9, 2024

Update of the week:

LA: Short vowels, creative writing, paragraph writing, reading comprehension, types of sentences, simile, metaphor, hyperbole

Math: place value, multiplication 2dig x 2 dig, 3 dig x 2 dig, simple division.

Social: Different systems of government

Science: Body systems

Spelling list 1 (Short vowels): enchanted, fashionable, scamper, establish, appearance, sensitive, satisfy, timid, involve, constant, confident, disrupt, budget, fundamental, natural.

                                                                  Levels of Government

                                                    

October 3

 Homework:

1. Write down the candidate affiliation (party names) for provincial voting (for eg: Conservative party...)

2. Spelling lists are given for practice.

Hot lunch tomorrow - A&W

October 2

 Homework:

1. Complete the Math practice sheet if not done already.

2. Read aloud for 20 minutes.

Important:

1. Please return the student information verification form to the office if not returned.

2. Please return the community coupon books to the office or the money/order form.

3. Please sign and return the test papers if not returned.

October 1

 Homework:

1. Multiplication worksheet: Practice 2dig x 2dig

2. Read aloud for 20 minutes

Important:

1. Test Papers are marked. Please sign and return them.

2. Please return the Community Coupon books if not selling them. Else money/order forms need to be returned to the office as soon as possible.