Grade 4/5 News

Oct. 1, 2017

What a wonderful camping trip to Horne Lake!  We all had a great time camping and exploring the caves.  Thanks to Jane, Tom, Heidi, Ken, Michelle, and Dana for coming on the trip.  Here's a link to class pictures and some pictures from Horne Lake.      Class Pix

A reminder: Teacher/parent night is this Tuesday at 6:30.  See you there!

Subjects

Math:   We continue investigating patterns in math.  Students are creating patterns and then graphing them using coordinate geometry.
   "Math is the science of patterns."

Reading:    Students are reading "just right" stories from a program called Reading A to Z.  We continue to focus on learning vocabulary patterns.

Writing:    Students are continue to practice and learn about sentences and grammar.  They are working in pairs to do some mind mapping of their trip to Horne Lake.  

Science: We begin our study of geology--rocks and minerals this week. 
Social Studies: Our focus is mapping: the world and Canada.

Art:  We continue to investige patterns and lines in art.   

PE:  Students are practicing ball handling and we are focusing on beginning fitness and flexibility. 

French:   In French this week we are focusing on the greetings, and numbers.  

You are welcome 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