Grade 4/5 News

September 27,  2015

What an exciting week this will be!  We're off to Horne Lake caves on Tuesday morning.  The students have organized the groups and made the plans for eating and camping arrangements and everything seems to fine.  If you have any trouble getting something or need some help give me a call or email.  I'm sending home a reminder, but will post it below in case you don't receive it Monday night. 
On Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 I am planning a Parent meeting at school with students in attendance.   I will be introducing myself and discussing school issues, then students will be explaining class routines and leading you through some activities. I will send a note home this week about it.  

Horne Lake Camping Reminder

Dear Parents:

This is a reminder about the Horne Lake camping trip Tuesday.  Please have your child and their gear at the Vesuvius ferry around 8:30.  Camping gear can be stowed on one of the trucks or in space in a mini-van.  Don’t forget the swim gear for swimming in Nanaimo on Wednesday and some money for lunch in Ladysmith.  Students should bring a hearty bag lunch to eat in Parksville. 

If you have any questions at all please phone or email me.  537-4962  jlightfoot@sd64.bc.ca

Tuesday, Sept. 29

8:30                 Meet at Vesuvius Ferry--load gear

9:15                 Leave on Ferry

10:30               Picnic lunch and play at Parksville playground

12:30               Drive to Horne Lake Caves

1:30                 Set up camp at Horne Lake

2:30                 Group games/activities

4:30                 Prepare supper; clean up

6:00                 “A caving we will go!  A caving we will go!  Hi ho the derry-oh, ...”

9:30                 Campfire(?): ghost stories & snacks

10:30               Bedtime: All quiet--snuggle up with Teddy Bears

Wednesday, Sept. 30

7:30                 Wake up, sleepy heads, it’s breakfast time!

8:30                 Clean up camp site and pack gear

9:15                 Leave for Nanaimo Pool

10:00--12:00   Swimming                

1:00                 Lunch in Ladysmith, drive to Crofton

2:30                 Take Crofton Ferry

3:00                 Pick up your child and gear at Vesuvius Ferry.  What a great trip J

Please always feel free to phone me or email me if you have  any questions about what is happening in class.  250-537-4962  or jlightfoot@sd64.bc.ca

Subjects

Math:   Students continue learning about patterns and will be completing a small project.  "Math is the science of patterns."

Reading: Students continue with Reading A to Z.  We will be focussing on reading aloud and the criteria for good reading fluency.

Writing: Students are practicing writing sentences and the parts of a sentence.  They will complete a writing assignment on their trip to Horne Lake.

Social Studies:   We continue looking and learning about maps and I will start teaching them how to use compasses when we get back from our trip.

Science: We are following our school theme of investigating water.  We had a great trip to the Fulford Estuary last Thursday and investigated the creek as well.  

Keyboarding:  We have started keyboarding in class which helps students to become better writers. Students can practice online at home at this site:   http://www.freetypinggame.net/

Art: We continue studying patterns and lines.  

PE:  We've started learning some games and will practice soccer skills.

French:  Students will be starting to learn simple French words and greetings after next week's trip.