Tuesday, 15 September 2015

September 14-18, 2015

Reading: Reading Responses, Literature Genres
Writing: Time Capsule – letter to future self, Personal Narratives - Introduction
Math: Measurement, Place Value – Introduction, Expanded Form
Science (Ms. Halliwell): Science Careers
Social Studies: N/A
French (Ms. Bordonaro): Introductions & Review
Music/Drama (Mr. Kotyk): TBA
Visual Art: One-Point Perspective, 3D Name Art Project
Phys. Ed (Mr. Mouratidis): TBA

Thursday, 10 September 2015

"Me Bag" Presentations

Learning Goal: We are making short presentations (30-60 sec) about ourselves to practice our public speaking and listening skills.

Success Criteria:
As a presenter...
- speak in a clear, loud voice so that audience can hear you
- speak slowly enough for the audience to understand your message
- use 3 objects as visual aid
- message prepared in advance (e.g., practice/rehearse at home, knows what to say)
As the audience...
- listen attentive (not talking to someone else, eyes on speaker, ask relevant questions)

Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Welcome to our class blog!

Hi parents, guardians and students!

Welcome to our class blog! We've had a great start to our school year and I'm excited about the learning we're going to do this year. To help keep everyone informed, I will be keeping this blog to let parents and guardians know what's going on in our classroom. Each week, you will find the topics being covered in our classes, in addition to that week's Spelling words. I also hope to have "reporters" who will write about the events and activities happening in our class.

I believe that parent involvement and open communication are key to helping students reach their best potential. My hope is that this blog will be one of several channels of communication between families and myself. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to jot a note in the student agenda or give me a call (the school phone number is found on the 1st page of the student agenda).

It has been a pleasure meeting each of your children, and I hope to get chance to meet all the parents/guardians soon too!

Cheers,
Mrs. Kwong