Interview Night

Please make sure all forms from youngest and only are handed in.  Parents/guardians will be notified about your time once everything is organized.  Looking forward to speaking with all of you. 

Chapters Family Literacy Night - Nov 13th

Please come out and support our Family Literacy night @ Chapters - Oakville Town Centre Nov 13th 5:30-8:30pm. 

Top 10 books in the world

Math Geometry Test - Nov 1st

 Format of the test will be both short answer and multiple choice.
Things to review for the test....

-able to identify and create angles and polygons using a protractor and ruler or a compass and ruler.
e.g. draw an angle of 230 degrees 

-identify the attributes of polygons
e.g. List all the attributes of a pentagon

-able to compare different figures
e.g. which shapes have at least 2 parallel sides

-using a ruler and compass draw a triangle
e.g. draw a triangle ABC with sides 8cm long

-uing a ruler and protractor draw a quadrilateral
e.g. ABCD  AB=9cm  CD = 6cm  angleABC = 70 degrees  and angles BCD = 50 degrees.

Moses

We have been reading and analyzing the story of Moses.  What an increadible read. 

Our pumpkin patch

When life gets busy just remember to....

Biodiversity Projects

The students did a fabulous job on their biodiversity projects.  The presentations were both interesting and creative and kept us entertained.  Here are a sample of some of the amazing work they did. 

Halloween Veggies

In the spirit of Halloween coming up.....make sure to eat your veggies.

Mountsberg Summary

We had an awesome day at Mountsberg today and really lucked into some great weather.  Here are some pictures and fun facts that we learned today.....



Snakes can fly
Snakes can be 25 feet
Owls heads rotate 270 degree
Owls have 3 eyelids
Owls puke remains of animals into pellets and can even eat skunks
No snake is poisonous....some are venomous.





We also measured our "wing" span and found out that we are all Turkey Vultures.

The Golden Eagle and Bald Eagle were very majestic birds.  They kept staring at us.








We were able to touch the snakes and owl wings and legs and went on a hike through the birds of prey exhibit.


We also got to meet the two Owls - Alba Alba and Echo from the story Featherwagons and Thingamajigs that we read.

Literature Circles

  Students have received their literature circle books and have started reading them.  We will be meeting next week to discuss the books and analyse their main idea.  Adults....feel free to ask your kids about what they are reading and their opinion of the book so far.

OCt 22 - 26th reminders

1. Just a note that Pizza lunches will be on FRIDAY this week because of our Mountsberg trip on thursday.  Remember to bring a lunch with you on the trip. 

2. Please wear Blue and White to Zoink'd on Wednesday.

3. Parents welcome to attend mass on Tuesday morning at church.

4. Book orders are due this week.

5. Dance-a-thon sheets are due this week.

6. Science projects are due Monday - presentations will be all this week and next. Be Ready!

ZOINK'D - Wed Oct 24th

We have a great opportunity to watch a live taping of the YTV show Zoink'd.  Please fill out all 3 forms and return them by Monday.  The students are very excited for this trip.  Please wear blue/white or the MT gym shirt the day of the trip.



We had so much fun at Zoink'd.  Make sure to watch the taping of the show as some of our MT friends made it on TV.  

A joke

Why don't shrimp share?

 

Because they're a little shellfish

Halloween

We are getting ready for Halloween.  BOO! 

Geometry Unit

We are starting our new math unit on Geometry.  Please bring in a protractor and compass to use during this unit.  Students will be measuring and constructing different figures. 

Student Teacher

We would like to welcome Miss. C to the classroom.  She will be observing us during the month of October and then teaching us some lessons during the month of November.  We are looking forward to her fun lessons. 

Gym Uniforms

Just to let you know that the Gym Uniforms have arrived and been distributed to the students.  Please make sure to bring them for gym on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Updates - October

We have been super busy and seem to be on a roll.  October is going to finish off with a bang. 

1. Our science projects are due October 22nd and we have been working very hard and showing our creative sides. Please make sure to bring in all materials and information needed.

2. October 22nd has been chosen as the day of remembrance and celebration of Blessed John Paul II.  We will be having a junior division liturgy and working on some lessons about John Paul II and discussing our Human Rights and Responsibilities.

3. Our School Feast Day mass at St. Matthews is on October 23rd.  All parents are welcome to attend the mass.  It will be at 10am.

4. October 24th we will be starting our monthly prayers of the Rosary.  We are fortunate enough to have volunteers from the community to come in and lead us in prayer.

5. Yah!!  Our first field trip is here.  On October 25th we are going to Mountsberg.  Parent volunteers have already been notified via the agenda.  Dress warmly as most of the trip will be outdoors.  Don't forget to bring a bagged lunch and your camera to get some great pics.

6. October 30th we have our Grade 6 liturgy with Father Mark.  He always leaves us inspired.

7. Halloween is finally here...October 31st.  Black and orange day is here and we will dance the day away.  We look forward to receiving all those "healthy" treats. 

Science Projects Update

We are working hard on our science projects. 

Please make sure to bring in all your information and materials next week to complete them.   

Biodiversity Project - Due October 22nd

Students have received the outline for the final Biodiversity project and will require a bristol board for the final product.

They are to research thier species at home/school and bring in all thier work into the classroom where they will put it all together.  The students can use the outline as a checklist to make sure that they have all the components that they need.  There is room for creativity and I have encouraged the students to let thier creative juices flow. 

A sample was shown and demonstrated in class for greater clarification.  The project will be due October 22nd. 

Have fun.

Friday File

The friday files are coming home this week!  There are lots of assessments that were completed.  Please sign and the sheet and return the folder on Tuesday. 

Adult Challenge

Okay folks.....here's a challenge for you.  The students were able to find the pattern, can you?

1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 25, ___, ____, _____.

Good Luck!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hope you enjoy your long weekend. 

I am Thankful for having all you wonderful people in my class this year.

The students have been given 4 songs to share with you this Thanksgiving weekend.  Feel free to have them entertain you.  :)

I'm a little Turkey
My name is Ted
Here are my feathers,
here is my head
Gobble, gobble, gobble,
is what I say
quick run, It's Thanksgiving Day

Math Test - Unit 1 - number patterns - oct 11th

Our Math Test on Number Patterns will be on Thursday October 11th.  A review will be done in class, but here are some things to study at home.

-input/output machines - how to create them and find the pattern rule
-pattern rules for a variety of patterns
-recursive patterns - how to identify them
-divisibility rules
-comparing factors of numbers in a venn diagram
-solving equations - finding the missing number
-creating your own recursive pattern

Newspaper Article - Due Oct 9th

The students are to select a newpaper article that they have found to be interesting.  In class, they will be asked to comment on the article and give their opinion.  Subjects on bullying, technology use in the classroom,  standing up for a cause, uniforms for students, no homework, extra school curricular, etc. would be a good focus.   Please bring in articles by Tues October 9th.