Christmas Reading Challenge

I have handed out a Christmas Reading Challenge for students to complete over the holidays.  Hopefully they will find fun ways to read over the break.  I challenge each student to fill their "mug" with 10 marshmallows.  Each marshmallow is worth 20 minutes of reading.  The Christmas Reading Challenge is due Thursday January 12th.  Those that complete the challenge will be rewarded with Hot Chocolate and Timbits on Friday January 13th.  Enjoy getting cozy and snuggling up with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate! 

For those that didn't get an early copy yesterday and missed out today, I have one for them when we return in the new year.  Here is a picture so you have a good idea of what we are doing.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Miss Beardsley

Survey

In the new year, we are going to be participating in the Entrepreneurial Adventure program,  More information on this program will be sent home in January.

Students: Please take time to complete this survey over the break.

Thank you

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCNN2KW

ornament dough recipe

A few students have asked for the recipe for the dough we used to make our handprint ornaments.

Here is the link to the recipe I used: http://www.messylittlemonster.com/2014/12/how-to-make-salt-dough-printable-recipe.html

I baked them at 300 degrees for one hour. They recommend cooking it at 200 for two hours but with 50 hands to bake I sped up the process- and only overcooked a few :)

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Concert

Tonight is our Christmas concert. We will perform at approximately 6:10. Students are asked to meet in Mr Lyons (room 175) 10-15 minutes before. Looking forward to seeing you all tonight.

Spelling Quiz #6

Our last spelling quiz of 2016 will be this Friday! I will not be sending a new homework sheet home this week.  We will begin the regular homework program in the new year. 

The words on our quiz this week are: against, picture, fiction, different, said, serious, probably, favourite, difficult, and about. 

Language and Math update

There will be a geometry quiz next Thursday.  Students will be asked to draw and measure angles up to 90 degrees with a protractor, they will need to classify triangles based on side length and angle, and identify 3D shapes from their nets.  Students will be given a review in class Wednesday which they can take home to study.  We will begin our study of Data Management on Friday.

Students have mostly completed part 1 (written) of their movie review projects.  We will be completing part 2 tomorrow and will begin presentations next week.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas concert next week.

Spelling Quiz #5

The word wall words for our fifth spelling quiz will be:

yesterday, whole, wisdom, journal, negative, address, convince, primary, number, and moisture.

Christmas Concert

Our outdoor Christmas concert is December 15th at 5:00p.m.

Our Grade 5 class will be performing the Whoville Medley by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra which is featured on the How The Grinch Stole Christsmas soundtrack.

Here is a link to the song on YouTube and a copy of the lyrics so students can practice on their own time.  We will be practicing in class as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1woBBpdlo2A

WHOVILLE MEDLEY

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

I’ve got the Christmas tree, I’ve got the memories

I’ve got the box of decorations

I’ve got the tinsel strung, the mistletoe’s been hung

I’ve got the means of celebration

I’ve got the lights down low, the skies are dreaming snow

I got the yule log burning bright

And by the Christmas tree I’ve got you here with me

I’ve got the perfect Christmas night

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

I got a box of dreams, all with the Christmas theme

But tonight I won’t be sleeping

I’ve got Bing Crosby on, have all my troubles yawn

With the spirit I’ve been keeping

I’ve got the presents wrapped, I’ve got the boxes stacked

I’ve put up those Christmas lights

All around that tree like it all should be

I’ve got the perfect Christmas night

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do

Dream out boys

Aaah—ba ba shee do ah

Aaah—ba ba shee do ah

I’ve got the Christmas tree, I’ve got the memories

I’ve got the box of decorations

I’ve got the tinsel strung, the mistletoe’s been hung

I’ve got the means of celebration

I’ve got the lights down low, the skies are dreaming snow

I got the yule log burning bright

And by the Christmas tree, I’ve got you here with me

I’ve got the perfect Christmas night

And by that Christmas tree, I’ve got you here with me

I’ve got the perfect Christmas night

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Shoo bi du ah—ba ba shee do ah

Wha wha whaaa

Merry Christmas…

GRINCH

Grinch…

Grinch…

Salutori…

Salutori…

Dance a Thon

Just a reminder that our dance a thon is this Friday November 25th.  Students were given pledge forms last week and are encouraged to ask friends and family members for pledges.  Grade 5's will be in the gym for the dance-a-thon last block Friday.  All money raised from the dance-a-thon will be given to our sister school, St. Luke Ottawa to help support the families during the Christmas season. 

Thank you for your support,

Shannon Beardsley

Spelling Quiz #4

We will have our fourth spelling quiz this Thursday November 17th.  (Friday is a PD Day)

The words we have been studying are:
tomorrow, invisible, important, junior, excellent, success, responsible, present, journey, and possible.

Quiz books were sent home to be signed and returned. Please ensure that these are returned to school no later than Thursday.

Math Update

Students wrote their tests on Patterning this past week.  We will begin our unit on Geometry this coming week.  We will be classifying, measuring, and constructing angles and triangles.  We will also be working with and sorting 2D and 3D shapes.

Movie Review Project

Students were introduced to our upcoming movie review project and were asked to think about which movie they would like to review.  We will have two blocks with the chromebooks this Thursday to work on it.  I ask that they watch their movie before Thursday (if they haven't already) so they will be prepared to begin writing about it on Thursday.  All of the written work for this project should be completed at school, however, it may be helpful if they made (handwritten) notes on the major plot events to help them write their summary.

Have a great weekend!
Miss Beardsley

Homework/Patterning Test

Review sheets for the upcoming Patterning test were sent home today.  They are due Tuesday and will be taken  up in class Tuesday morning.  The patterning test will be given next Wednesday November 9, 2016.

I will not be sending home the regular homework sheet this Friday, I would like students to use their time to complete the review sheet and study for the test.  They can practice the word wall words on their own time.  Next week's word wall words will be : tomorrow, invisible, important, junior, and excellent.

Spelling Quiz #3

Next week's spelling quiz on November 4th will include the following words:
although, receive, strategy, excited, language, neighbour, humble, generous, heard and ready.

Progress Reports/Interviews

Dear parents,

Progress reports will be sent home Tuesday November 1.  Interviews will be held Thursday November 3.  Please use the link below to schedule an interview.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CgYbrrXLt4iCXjLgf7JfqJrR8SYPwjxJCnvT7RFMxnw/edit?usp=sharing 

Learning Skills Anchor Charts

Today we brainstormed what responsibility and organization look like.  These are the two learning skills that are the focus for the progress report.  Students also completed a self-assessment checklist based on the criteria we use when assessing these skills.  Here is what we came up with.

Spelling Quiz #2

We will have our second spelling quiz this Friday. The words this week will be:
finally, enough, brought, laughed, maybe, couldn't vision, character, direction, and special.

Raz Kids

If students wish to log on to Raz Kids (a reading comprehension program) from home, my teacher username is sbeardsley1. 

United Way Fundraising Events.

In order to raise money for the United Way, our school will be holding a few fundraising events over the next few weeks.  

We will be having "Fun Fridays" for the next four weeks. Students are asked to bring in a donation of any amount.  

Friday October 14- Crazy Hair/Hat Day

Friday October 21- Favourite Sports Jersey

Friday October 28- Black and Orange Day

Friday November 4- Pyjama Day

We will also be holding a Jack-O-Lantern Raffle on October 28th.  Each class has been asked to enter one decorated (carved or painted) jack-o-lantern into the display to be raffled off.  Students will be able to purchase tickets for $0.50 or one three for $1.00 to put towards the pumpkin of their choice. Names will be drawn and jack-o-lanterns sent home that Friday. If any of you have any fun ideas or special carving/decorating ideas we would appreciate your input/donations.   

Happy Halloween!

Homework

This is a heads up that the homework sheet given out today will be due next Thursday as Froday is a PDDay. Next Thursday there will be a spelling quiz on the first ten word wall words.
They are:
Their, there, they're, threw, through, you, your, you're, write, and right.
They will need to know how to spell them and how to properly use these homophones.

Homework Correction

I apologize for the confusion with the homework this weekend.  I photocopied the grade six version of the math side from last year.  To complete the homework, please make up any six digit numbers for your child to write as a number for #1. They can use those numbers to complete the rest of the page.  Please ignore the examples in the millions. Grade 5's are only assessed up to the hundred thousands.

Multiplication Wall of Fame

When I got home last night and began correcting the students multiplication facts I realized I never mentioned the goal I set for them regarding their multiplication facts.  I have in my room what is called the Multiplication Wall of Fame.  The students are aiming to correctly answer 40 multiplication facts in one minute.  If they do this, their name gets added to the wall and they no longer have to participate in Mad Minutes.  We practice our multiplication facts daily, at the beginning of each Math class.  Students have little booklets and answer as many as they can in one minute.  The goal of 40 is something we are aiming for by the end of the year.  If they are consistently answering at least ten in one minute by the end of this month, they are in a good spot.  If not, please take the time to practice their facts with them.  Knowing their multiplications facts  will help them in almost all areas of math.  

Thank you for your support and it was great getting to meet so many of you last night. 

Classroom Rights and Responsibilities

I realized too late that the picture of the classroom rights and responsibilities that we made as a class didn't photocopy well. (the black box on the inside of your brochure).  Here is what the students decided on.

Twitter

If you're on Twitter and would like to follow me to see pictures of the students during the day you can follow me @SBeardsley56

Program Night

Dear Grade 5 Parents,

This year I am teaching a Grade 5 class in the morning and kindergarten in the afternoon.  In order to be able to meet as many parnts as possible, I will be making a brief presentation in our Grade 5 class (Room 176) at the beginning of the first two sessions before heading to my kindergarten classroom.  I will also be available in the Grade 5 classroom for questions during the third session.  Mme Campbell will be making her presentation for her Grade 4 parents the second half of the first two sessions. If you cannot make Program Night, I will send copies of handouts home with your child on Friday. I look forward to seeing you Thursday evening.

Friendly Letter Outline

Welcome

Welcome to our class website.  Please check regularly for classroom announcements, updates, and homework. Please use the links provided for extra practice and important information.

Math and Language Update

I have had such a great first week back at school, and I hope your child has too.  We have already begun our first writing assignment.  We are practicing letter writing, and the students are working on writing a friendly letter to me; introducing themselves, telling me a little about their summer adventures, and setting some academic and personal goals for themselves.  We hope to have our final copies ready to show you on our Program night on September 22nd. This coming week we will begin practicing cursive writing.  We will learn the proper formation of each letter and then continue to develop our cursive writing skills each week while practicing our word wall words.  

We will begin our study of Place Value this week.  The Grade five expectation is that students will be able to represent and order numbers to 100 000 and develop the concept of place value to hundredths (0.01). You can help your child at home by verbally quizzing them on numbers to up to 100,000 and having them write the numeral, or by writing large numbers and have them read them aloud. 

Our regular homework program will begin Friday September 23, however students will be given a package of cursive writing practice this Friday with the expectation that they practice on their own during the week and return the completed package on Friday September 23rd.