Homework+5

June 12th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we worked to finish up our PowerPoint presentations. They are due Friday.
 * In Science we completed an experiment on acids and bases. This was Master 16A.

June 11th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we worked on our reading comprehension workbooks: World's Biggest Wave and Soldiers. We also returned our library books.
 * In Science students learned about acids and bases and took notes.

June 10th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we worked on our reader responses for our book clubs (2 pages). They are due tomorrow.
 * In Science students wrote their quiz.

June 7th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we worked on our reader responses for our book clubs (2 pages). Students will have Monday to work on them as well. They are due Tuesday.
 * In Science students were given a mystery white powder to classify. They had to use their keys and three tests to identify their powder.

June 6th, 2013

 * We did not have LA today, we had our French class instead. Students finished presenting their food posters and scripts.
 * In Science we began finished creating a classification key for identifying white powders. Students will have a quiz on Monday on the evidence for chemical reactions as well as reversible and irreversible changes.

June 5th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we read from our group book, Turtle Lake. We then finished reading and discussing the last portion of our book club books.
 * In Science we worked on our Wetlands PowerPoints.

June 4th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we did our Gaetz testing. We then had library. This is the last week to sign out books.
 * In Science we began creating a classification key for identifying white powders.

June 3rd, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we read a portion of Turtle Island. We then began the last section of our reading group books.
 * In Science we learned about carbon dioxide. We then used carbon dioxide to put out fires!

May 31st, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we worked on our PowerPoint Presentation on wetland ecosystems.
 * In Science we observed our crystals, updated our observations on Master #10 and did an experiment to explore surface tension. Students completed Master #11
 * In French we began presenting our favorite meals. We will continue this in the coming weeks!

May 30th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we read the next section of our read aloud, Turtle Lake. Students then began to read in their reading groups for their book clubs. We also began a PowerPoint Presentation on wetland ecosystems.
 * In Science we observed our crystals, updated our observations on Master #10 and took notes on surface tension. We also did an experiment to explore surface tension.
 * Don't forget that French presentations and posters are due tomorrow!

May 29th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we read and discussed in our book clubs. Students who were absent will have to catch up on their reading assignment.
 * In Science we observed our crystals, updated our observations on Master #10 and took notes on crystals.

May 28th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we read in our book clubs. Students who were absent will have to catch up on their reading assignment.
 * In Science we finished our experiment to make a bigger crystal. Students are to complete Master #10 up to the observation section.

May 27th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we did two reading comprehension activities: Not Quite the Same and A Plane in the Hudson River
 * In Science we talked about fair tests and designed an experiment to make a bigger crystal. This is Master #10 in our workbooks.

May 24th, 2013

 * We did not have Language Arts today as we were at Mass.
 * In Science we finished our notes on chemical changes and looked at our experiment results.
 * In French we played food bingo - our presentations for our food scripts will be next Friday. Our posters are due at this time as well.

May 23rd, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we took our knowledge from our book club discussions and decided what characteristics would make a great detective.
 * In Science we started two mystery experiments and took notes on chemical changes.

May 22nd, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we continued to work in ourbook club reading groups. If you were absent you will need to get caught up on your reading.
 * In Science we discussed physical and chemical changes and took notes.

May 21st, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we had library and we worked in our book club reading groups. If you were absent you will need to get caught up on your reading.
 * In Science we discussed physical and chemical changes and took notes.

May 17th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we completed two reading comprehension selections: Forests of Clouds and Mist, as well as Kids Take to the Airwaves.
 * In Science we took notes on the difference between physical and chemical properties.

May 16th, 2013

 * Today we travelled to Red Deer for Go Girl and Grow Boy. It was an awesome day.

May 15th, 2013

 * This morning we wrote our writing final exam.
 * We had library in the afternoon.
 * There was no science.

May 14th, 2013

 * Today we travelled to Red Deer to receive our rosaries. No homework.
 * Please get lots of rest for your writing final tomorrow.

May 13th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we completed a reading comprehension activity: Newsies Strike New York.
 * In Science we completed an activity on separating solids from liquids.

May 6th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we celebrated a liturgy to kick off our division wide social justice project. Please ask your child about this and check their agenda!
 * In Science, students learned about solutions and suspensions. They took notes on the topic.

May 3rd, 2013

 * In Language Arts we continued our story writing unit. Students are to have completed their suspense sections.
 * In Science, students finished mixing liquids in an experiment. Master #4 is to be completed.
 * In French, we worked on a food bingo. There is no homework.

May 2nd, 2013

 * In Language Arts we continued our story writing unit. Students are to have completed their elaborative detail sections.
 * In Science, students began mixing liquids in an experiment. There is no homework.

May 1st, 2013

 * In Language Arts we continued our story writing unit. Students are to have completed their entertaining beginnings.
 * In Science, students discussed mixing liquids - heterogeneous and homogenous solutions. Students took notes.

April 30th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we started our story writing unit. Students are to have completed their planning page.
 * In Science, students completed an experiment on separating liquids from solids. They need to complete the top half of Master #3.

April 29th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we worked in our reading groups.
 * In Science, students took notes on separation methods for liquids mixed with solids. Please make sure to get these notes if you were absent.

April 19th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we completed a reading comprehension selection: Dirty Jobs. This is for homework if you were absent.
 * In Science, students took notes on separation methods for liquids mixed with solids. Please make sure to get these notes if you were absent.
 * In French we took a break from our food vocabulary and watched a movie in French. It was hilarious. We will return to our food projects after the break - there is no homework.

April 18th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we worked in our book clubs. We continued with our modelled reading, Treasure at Turtle Lake. There is no homework.
 * In Science, students worked on their review cards. There is no homework.

April 17th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we worked in our book clubs. There is no homework, but if students were absent they should use homework club to get caught up on their reading.
 * In Science, students completed Master #2. This is for homework as there was some confusion with our sub yesterday.

April 16th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we worked in our book clubs. There is no homework, but if students were absent they should use homework club to get caught up on their reading.
 * In Science, students completed Master #2. This is for homework.

April 15th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we completed a reading comprehension activity: Up to the Mountaintop. This is for homework if not completed.
 * In Science, students had their final day to complete their separation stations.

April 12th, 2013

 * In Language Arts and Science there is no homework today.
 * In French, students need to have their food scripts prepared for next Friday.

April 11th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we continued work on our book clubs. We also finished our second newspaper article. These are for homework, if not completed.
 * In Science we continued seperating solids.

April 10th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we continued work on our book clubs, discussing chapters 3 and 4. We also began our second newspaper article. This is not for homework
 * In Science we started seperating solids.

April 9th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we continued work on our book clubs, reading chapters 3 and 4.
 * In Science we took notes on the different states of matter.

April 8th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we continued work on our book club with a listening activity.
 * In Science we watched a movie about the states of matter and began our notes on this topic.

April 5th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we did a reading comprehension activity: Colossus. This is for homework if not finished. We also continued work on our book club, giving groups with larger books more time to finish reading and discussing.
 * In Science we watched a movie about the space station, as this was a topic of interest for many students during our last class.

April 4th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we made good copies of our newspaper stories. This is for homework if not finished. We also continued work on our book club. Students were assigned their books and read and discussed the first part of them. If students were ill they should see me to get caught up on their reading assignment.
 * In Science students created something using chemistry: SLIME! There is no homework.

April 3rd, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we finished editing our newspaper stories. This is not for homework. We also continue work on our book club. There is no homework from this either.
 * In Science students took notes on safety for Classroom Chemistry. All notes are posted on the website under Forms and Letters. We took notes on slides 5 and 6.

April 2nd, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we began editing our newspaper stories. This is not for homework.
 * In Science students received their new units: Classroom Chemistry. They defined chemistry and began looking at safety for this unit. Notes were taken.

March 28th, 2013

 * Today we used both blocks to write our science tests. No homework this weekend.

March 27th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we finished our newspaper stories. This is for homework if not completed.
 * In Science students reviewed their unit work. Their science test is tomorrow.

March 26th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we did our third paragraph in our newspaper stories. We also had library, where we began a class retelling of the story, The Three Little Pigs.
 * In Science students reviewed their unit work. Their science test is on Thursday. Extra copies of their study guides are in the Forms and Letters section.

March 25th, 2013

 * Today we looked completed a reading comprehension story: Ancient and Modern Chinese Characters. This is for homework if you were not at school.
 * We also looked at several reading comprehension strategies.
 * In Science students completed their chapter review. Students will have a unit test on Thursday and should be reviewing their unit's work.

March 22nd, 2013

 * Today we looked completed a reading comprehension story: The Mayan Calendar. This is for homework.
 * In Science students presented their climate postcards. Students will have a unit test towards the end of next week and should be reviewing their unit's work.
 * In French student finished their favorite meal drawings and began labeling them with the correct French words. The drawings are due next Friday.

March 21st, 2013

 * Today we looked at a mystery, Mystery of the Serpent Ring, and read it for clues. There is no homework.
 * We also continued our newspaper articles. Students have their second paragraph for homework if it is not finished.
 * In Science students worked on a postcard project about climate. The project is due tomorrow.

March 20th, 2013

 * Today we began a book club in Language Arts. We discussed the characteristics of mysteries. No homework.
 * We also continued our newspaper articles. Students have their second paragraph for homework if it is not finished.
 * In Science students worked on a postcard project about climate. Their research is due for tomorrow.

March 19th, 2013

 * Today the grade six students were away on a field trip. The grade five students played a Language Arts based game called, Word on the Street. This game works to increase vocabulary and practice spelling skills.
 * In Science students had a class to finish their review cards in preparation for their unit exam.

March 18th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we completed a selection in our reading comprehension booklet: Ishmael and Isadore. This is for homework if not completed.
 * In science we began a post card project on the topic of climate. The project sheets are in the Forms and Letters database. Students began researching their location. It is not for homework, but students should have at least half of their research done. Science review cards will be due on Wednesday as we are approaching the end of the unit.

March 15th, 2013

 * Today we were at Mass for first block - no language arts homework.
 * In science we discused climate and took notes on this topic. Science review cards will be due on Wednesday as we are approaching the end of the unit.
 * In French we began talking about food. Students began a meal drawing, but this is not for homework.

March 14th, 2013

 * Today we revised our first paragraphs for our newspaper articles. This rewrite was for homework if not completed.
 * In science we did an experiment called Warm Water, Hot Sand and completed Master #18.

March 13th, 2013

 * Today we wrote our first paragraphs for our newspaper articles. This was for homework if not completed.
 * In science we did an experiment called Hot Sun, Cool Sun and completed Master #14.

March 12th, 2013

 * Today we organized our facts for our newspaper articles. This was for homework if not completed.
 * In science we talked about the reasons for temperatures changing throughout the day and completed Master 15.

March 11th, 2013

 * Students had no homework today.

March 8th, 2013

 * Students had no homework today.
 * All term two assignments are due on Monday.

March 7th, 2013

 * Students had no homework today.
 * There is a French retest tomorrow.

March 6th, 2013

 * Science Weather Fortune Tellers are due tomorrow.
 * There will be a French retest on Friday for interested students.
 * Art: Please have your crayons painted and ready to mount on Thursday. This can be done at recess in Mrs. Locke's room.

March 5th, 2013

 * Reading Comprehension Booklets are due.
 * There will be a French retest on Friday for interested students.
 * Art: Please have your crayons painted and ready to mount on Thursday. This can be done at recess in Mrs. Locke's room.

March 1st, 2013

 * Weather Tracking Project - This week - weather, temperature, clothing and cloud types
 * Art: Please have your crayons painted and ready to mount. This can be done at recess in Mrs. Locke's room.

February 28th, 2013

 * Weather Tracking Project - This week - weather, temperature, clothing and cloud types
 * French Test tomorrow
 * Art: Please have your crayons painted and ready to mount. This can be done at recess in Mrs. Locke's room.

February 27th, 2013

 * Weather Tracking Project - This week - weather, temperature, clothing and cloud types
 * French Test on Friday

February 26th, 2013

 * Weather Tracking Project - This week - weather, temperature, clothing and cloud types
 * French Test on Friday

February 25th, 2013

 * Weather Tracking Project - This week - weather, temperature, clothing and cloud types
 * French Fashion Show - we will finish up the last couple of people tomorrow. French Test on Friday

February 13th, 2013

 * Weather Tracking Project - This week - weather and temperature.
 * French Fashion Show - Friday, February 15th.
 * Cloud Book is due tomorrow.

February 12th, 2013

 * Please practice your piece in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.
 * Weather Tracking Project - This week - weather and temperature.
 * French Fashion Show - Friday, February 15th.
 * We started work on our cloud project - not for homework.

February 11th, 2013

 * Please practice your piece in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.
 * Weather Tracking Project - This week - weather and temperature.
 * French Fashion Show - Friday, February 15th.

February 8th, 2013

 * Clean out your backpacks and any items that were sent home after our organizational blitz!
 * Please practice your piece in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.
 * Weather Device project is due on Monday, February 11th.
 * French Fashion Show was postponed to next Friday.

February 7th, 2013

 * Please practice your piece in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.
 * Weather Device project is due on Monday, February 11th.
 * French Fashion Show is on Friday.

February 6th, 2013

 * Please practice your piece in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.
 * Complete your picture prompt story for tomorrow - dog sled.
 * Weather Device project is due on Monday, February 11th.
 * French Fashion Show is on Friday.

February 5th, 2013

 * Please practice your piece in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.
 * Please complete your weather cube for tomorrow.
 * Weather Device project is due on Monday, February 11th.
 * French Fashion Show is on Friday.

February 4th, 2013

 * Weather Device project went home today. It is due on Monday, February 11th.
 * French Fashion Show is on Friday.

February 1st, 2013

 * No homework tonight.