Here is what we will be covering in class this week:

French: Students will be doing some french Christmas activities reviewing what we've done so far.

Math: Students are to complete their addition booklet.

Science: Students are working on an environmental organization project.

Social Studies: Nothing for this week. 

English:  This week, we will proofread and make a good copy of their epilogue for Mieko and the Fifth Treasure. Then by using Christmas story books, we will add to our of lists of homophones, compound words, synonyms and plurals. 

Religion: This week, we will talk about the fourth week of Advent and the name of Jesus. In addition, we will find and compare the accounts of the four evangelists about the birth of Jesus.

Tuesday is Pyjama and show your musical talent Day. Students are to bring their music books from home if they want to present.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our open house last Thursday. It was a great success.

Volunteers:  Students are not aware of this! Two volunteers are requested to help prepare and serve hot chocolate to our students on our Pyjama Day, next Tuesday from 12:15pm to 1:30pm. If you are available and interested in helping out, please send me a quick email.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Mme Elaine and Mme Suzanne

 

Here is what we will be covering in class this week:

French:  This week students will complete their written assignment on animated class objects. When completed, they will read them aloud on Flipgrid which is on Google Classroom.

Math: We are continuing problem solving with 3 - 4 digit additions. Students will continue to practice their basic addition facts by going on Xtramath 3 times this week.  There will be an evaluation when students are ready.

Science: Students will be inventing an environemental organization.

Social Studies: We will continue to discover how the Earth, the livings things and the humans were created. In addition, we will learn about scientists who are studying the past. We will also learn about paleontology. There will be an evaluation on Friday. A study sheet will be given on Tuesday.

English:  Students will write a short epilogue for Mieko and the Fifth Treasure. Then by using Christmas story books, students will add words to the lists of homophones, compound words, synonyms and plurals. 

Religion: This week, we will talk about:   - The Third week of Advent  

                                                                  - Mary and Joseph’s Journeys 

                                                                  - Our homes at Christmas 

                                                                  - The names of Jesus 

Open House: Thursday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Parents are invited to come and see what we do in Grade 4.

Volunteers:  Students are not aware of this! Two volunteers are requested to help prepare and serve hot chocolate to our students on our Pyjama Day, next Tuesday from 12:15pm to 1:30pm. If you are available and interested in helping out, please send me a quick email.

 

Here is what we will be covering in class this week:

French:  This week, we are reviewing the following verbs: AVOIR, ETRE, ER, IR and ALLER. Students had a pre-test Monday to see what they remember from the previous weeks. There will be an evaluation on Friday.  Students are to go on Razkids 3 times this week for a minimum of 20 minutes each time. They received an info sheet on how to access the program and what steps to follow. They have to record their voice with every book they are reading.

Math: This week, we will start problem solving with additions. They will have an Students will continue to practice their basic addition facts by going on Xtramath 3 times this week. 

Science:Students are working on a project about the cycle of an object.

Social Studies: We will continue to discover how the Earth, the livings things and the humans were created. 

English:  Students will finish the rough copy of their friendly letter and then write the good copy. We will also talk about synonyms and identify word patterns which enhance artistry in Christmas stories.

Religion: This week , we will continue talking about Advent candles. We will also learn the Huron Carol and we will talk about the home of Joseph and Mary in Nazareth.

 

 Here is what we will be covering in class this week:

French:  This week, we are learning about the verb  ALLER at the present tense . There will be an evaluation on Friday.  Students are to go on Razkids 3 times this week for a minimum of 20 minutes each time. They received an info sheet on how to access the program and what steps to follow. They have ato record their voice with every book they are reading.

Math: This week, we will continue to estimate additions. They will have an evaluation on Thursday. Students will practice their basic addition facts by going on Xtramath 3 times this week. 

Science:  We are learning the cycle of a product. Students will start a project soon.

Social Studies: We will start to discover how the Earth, the livings things and the humans were created. 

English: Students will continue to work on their Book Reports. They will complete the rough copy for a Friendly letter. Lastly, we will learn about synonyms.

Religion: Introduction to Unit 2 “A New Beginning”. We will learn about the meaning of Advent. We will then reflect on the nature of our name like it says in the Bible: I have called you by your name. Isaiah 43:1 .

*Students have been using Bibles with great enthusiasm. They would be so surprised to receive one for Christmas. (They are full-sized adult editions of the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION; CATHOLIC VERSION.) 

 

 

  

Here is what we will be covering in class this week:

French:  This week, we are learning about the verbs in IR at the present . There will be an evaluation on Friday.  Students are to go on Razkids 4 times this week for a minimum of 20 minutes each time. They received an info sheet on how to access the program and what steps to follow.

Math: This week, we will start estimation of additions. They will start Xtramath to practice basic addition facts.

Science:  There will be an evaluation on Wednesday..

Social Studies: We are starting to discover how the Earth, the livings things and the humans were created. On Tuesday, students will receive a homework about their ancestors. It will be due on next Monday.

English: Students will complete a Group Book Report and then start individual ones. In addition, we will talk about parts of a friendly letter and work on homophones.

Religion: We will continue to explore the Bible and then we'll talk about the birth of John the Baptist as it appears in the Gospel of St Luke.  

 

 

Here is what we will be covering in class this week:

French:  Students needs to recopy their  written assignment in a Googledoc and share it with me. This week, we are learning about the verbs in ER at the present tense. There will be an evaluation on Friday.  Students are to go on Razkids 4 times this week for a minimum of 20 minutes each time. They received an info sheet on how to access the program and what steps to follow.

Math: This week, we will learn to classify numbers up to 9,999. There will be an evaluation soon.

Science:  Students are learning about biodegrability of different objects we find in the garbage. There will be an evaluation next week.

Social Studies: Students are learning more information about the province of Alberta. 

English: We will be working on listening comprehension using the students’ compositions about their favourite characters in THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW. Then, we will work on the steps to follow when writing a book report. If we have time, we will learn about contractions.

Religion: This week we will reflect on anti-bullying by saying that followings: We are all different. We should be ourselves. We should be accepting one another. We should celebrate differences. It takes courage to stop bullying. If we have time, we will be exploring the Bible. 

 

Here is what we will be covering in class this week:

French:  Students are finishing an informative writing assignment where they describe what a school is. Students are to go on Razkids 3 times this week for a minimum of 20 minutes each time. They received an info sheet on how to access the program and what steps to follow. We will start verbs in "ER" at the present tense. The evaluation will be next week.

Math: This week, we will learn to order and to classify numbers up to 9,999.

Science:  Students are learning about mold and dangerous symbols.

Social Studies: Students are learning more information about the province of Alberta. 

English: Students will finish and present their composition about their favourite character in Magician’s Nephew. They will also finish various group assignments and work on Reader’s Theatre, if time permits. 

 Religion:  Students will be reading and reflecting about the service and selflessness of Veterans and their families. We will also have discussions about peace within ourselves, with our families, friends, neighbours, fellow citizens and globally. In addition, they will practice being a disciple by teaching a young child in our school the finger play: HERE IS THE CHURCH. They have to practice and memorize it for Wednesday.  

 

Suggested family activity in preparation for Remembrance Day on November 11:

- Walk among the crosses in the FIELD OF CROSSES - 

- (200 Memorial Drive NW: info at https://www.fieldofcrosses.com/

- Send the teachers a photo to share with the class.

No school on Thursday for conferences and Friday for Remembrance Day.