Apr 29 - Marc Chagall

Agenda:
1 Read
2 Volunteer forms for parents who can come to swimming next week. Thank you to all those that volunteered, we still are needing people for a few of the swim dates, if you have security clearance and are available please email me and let me know.
3 Library tomorrow
4 Treat Day tomorrow - bring $0.25
5 Family Dance forms
6 Red Duotang corrections
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the painter, Marc Chagall.
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at a painting of his called, "Paris Through the Window." /we also answered some questions about the art.
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to make our own Chagall paintings.

Apr 26 - Nature Journalling

Agenda:
1 Read
2 Some people have dark green duotangs in their backpack to finish their Word Work which was due today
3 Family Dance forms
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We did some nature journalling outside today.
How did you show what you learned?
We sketched things we saw at sky level, eye level and ground level. We also recorded our first impressions, which are things hear, see, smell and feel. Have a look at some of the great journal entries from some of our students!
What do you need to learn next?
We have two more nature journal entries to do for May and June.

April 25- A Vist From Sakohkatoh

Agenda:
1 Read
2 Family Dance Forms
3 Spelling Test tomorrow
4 FAF - please dress for the weather
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We Had a visit from Sakoh kaa' toh today.
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to him speak. Ask me what we talked about.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to use the information that we learned to write a story.

April 24 - Hockey Homework

Agenda:
1 Read
2 Family Dance Forms
3 Homework: Find at least one example of a fraction in real life. You may take a picture, sketch it or explain it.
4 If you have built something for your take home project (this was optional) we will share tomorrow.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We were learning about fractions that we might see in daily life.
How did you show what you learned?
We read a story about fractions. The story is called "Hockey Homework."
What do you need to learn next?
We continue reading the story and exploring fractions.

April 23 - Fractions

Agenda:
1 Read
2 Family Dance Forms going home with oldest tonight
3 Math and Science tests signed and returned
4 Some students still need to hand in their take home project
5 Tonight is the online safety presentation by CPS
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about fractions today.
How did you show what you learned?
We talked about pizzas and that fractions "half":) to be equal and are a part of a whole.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about how decimals and fractions are the same.

April 18 - Can You Lift the Teacher?

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 No School Tomorrow or Monday 
3 Science AND Math Unit Test coming home. We had time in class to make corrections. Please review and sign. 
4 There are nine people who did not bring their Take-Home Project. It needs to be handed in Tuesday morning, or else no recesses until it is finished. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how levers work. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had the teacher build a lever and we lifted her (using one student). 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to start a new unit in science. 

April 17 - Music Project

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 Fun Lunch Tomorrow 
3 Take-Home Project Due Tomorrow 
4 No School Friday and Monday 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about some of the projects that other groups did in music. 
How did you show what you learned?
We watched videos of the other groups performing their cover song. 
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to make our own song. 

April 16 - Measuring a Guinea Pig

Agenda:
1 Read
2 Scholastic Due Friday
3 Fun Lunch Thursday 
4 Science Wheels & Levers Unit Test Tomorrow 
5 Good Friday on Friday 
6 Math Measurement Test Unit Test Tomorrow 
7 Take-Home Project Due Thursday 
8 Math Unit Final Review is coming home please review. 

Special Presentation:  Cyber Safety and Online Bullying -- April 23, 2019 -- 6:15 pm

Hello families, Our school is hosting a parent-only information session about Cyber Safety and Online Bullying on Tuesday, April 23.  This session is presented by the Calgary Police Services Crime Prevention team. This presentation will begin at 6:30 in the gym and the doors will open at 6:15 pm. Please join us as we learn about online safety and how to support your children as they become more connected in the digital world. We would appreciate knowing how many parents will be attending. Please RSVP to Mrs. Rennie adrennie@cbe.ab.ca

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to measure a drawing of a guinea pig. 
How did you show what you learned?
We measured the drawing. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to do the math unit test. 

April 15 - Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 Fun Lunch Thursday 
3 Library Tomorrow 
4 Science Unit Test Wednesday 
5 Math Unit Test Wednesday
6 Save the Date:  Tuesday, April 23, 2019 – the Calgary Police Services will be presenting an online safety information evening for parents at our school. Details to be provided closer to the date.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about gears, pulleys, levers, wheels and axles and rollers. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked through stations. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish all the stations. 

April 12 - Simple Machines Lift Textbooks

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 Take Home Project due Thursday, April 18, 2019 
3 Math Measurement Unit Test - Wednesday, April 17, 2019
4 Science Wheels & Levers Unit Test - Wednesday, April 17, 2019 
5 Swimming forms due Monday, April 15, 2019 
6 Area math homework from yesterday 
7 Science questions homework - Inclined Planes, Wedges and Screws worksheet and Gears and pulleys worksheet - Skip question 7 in pulleys. 
8 Science Quiz coming home please review and sign. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make our own systems with the simple machines we have been learning about. 
How did you show what you learned?
We built them. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to review for our unit quiz. 

April 11 - We Learned About Gears and Pulleys

Agenda:
1 Read
2 Students are coming home with a pair of complimentary tickets  to use at one of the next two (and final) home games for the Calgary Roughnecks.  More tickets can be purchased at the door.

·         Friday, April 12 at 7:30 pm at the Saddledome vs Georgia Swarm

·         Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm at the Saddledome vs Saskatchewan Rush

3 Math Questions Homework - Textbook pages 154-155 Questions 1,3,4,5 &6 
4 Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - Dress for the weather 
5 Friday night is the last night to order fun lunch. 
6 Students are coming home with a Take-Home Project. - Please review it with them - DUE: Thursday, April 18, 2019. 
7 Swimming Forms due Monday, April 15, 2019 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about pulleys and gears. 
How did you show what you learned?
We answered questions about gears and pulleys and highlighted important information. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about pulleys and gears as we did not finish today. 

April 10 - Inclined Planes, Wedges, and Screws

**If you are going to send treats for birthdays or special occasions, please ONLY send treats which indicate they are nut free and or school safe. We have some students with severe nut allergies in Room 5.** Thank you!
Agenda:
1 Read
2 Math quiz coming home - we did the corrections in class. Please review and sign and send back. 
3 Fun lunch next week 
4 Scholastic orders due Friday, April 19, 2019
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about inclined planes, wedges and screws. 
How did you show what you learned?
We read out some information and we highlighted the important part and definitions. Then we answered some questions about them. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about other simple machines. 

April 9 - Classes of Levers

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 Fun Lunch Next Week
3 Twin and Triple Day Tomorrow 
4 Scholastic Orders due Friday April 19, 2019
5 Science Quiz Tomorrow - Do Not for get to bring back your science books! 
6 Work Work is Due Friday 
7 Yellow Forms due back ASAP

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We Learned about the different classes of levers. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had to draw a picture and write examples. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue studying Simple Machines 

April 8 - Patrick goes down and Sponge bob goes up

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 Fun Lunch Next Week 
3 Library Tomorrow 
4 Twin and Triplet Day Wednesday 
5 Science Quiz Wednesday 
6 Yellow Forms Due ASAP 
7 Scholastic Orders due April 19, 2019 
8 Group 4 work for Ms. Wilkens due tomorrow. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about levers. 
How did you show what you learned?
We made our own levers and performed an experiment. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn if the position of the fulcrum matters. 

April 5 - Measuring Outside

Agenda:
1 Read
2 Twin and Triplet Day next week Wednesday. 
3 Scholastic Order Due April 19, 2019 
4 Math Quiz Monday - Study Measurement 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about measuring outside. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went outside and measured things.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn to measure area. 

April 4 - My Cheese Ball is 40cm Long

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 Fresh Air Friday Tomorrow - Dress for the Weather 
3 Scholastic Orders Due April 19, 2019 
4 Spirit Day - Twin and Triplet Day April 10, 2019 
5 Math Quiz on Monday Review problems in Yellow Duo tang 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about perimeter. 
How did you show what you learned?
We measured the sides, rounded the values and added them together to get the perimeter. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about area. 

April 3 - Forces

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 Scholastic Orders Due April 19, 2019  

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about different types of forces.
How did you show what you learned?
We filled out a worksheet explaining forces. 
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to learn about how forces interact with simple machines. 

April 2 - Simple Machines

Agenda:
1 Read 
2 Scholastic Orders due April 19, 2019
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about pulleys, leavers and simple machines. 
How did you show what you learned?
We answered questions while watching a video, and wrote a note about something that we learned. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about simple machines. 

April 1 - Mesozoic Era

Agenda:
1. Read
2. Tomorrow is Library 
3. Save the date - Online Safety Parents Night - April 23, 2019 by Calgary Police Service
4. Scholastic Orders Due April 19, 2019 
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the Mesozoic Era 65-250 million years ago. 
How did you show what you learned?
We drew pictures of dinosaurs and different kinds of tropical plants. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish our drawings. 

This was our April Fool's Joke. Can any of your parents solve them?