Hello Families,

This week we commemorated Orange Shirt Day and remembered all those children who were sent to residential school. 

We also remembered the significant contribution made to Canada by Terry Fox. Today we ran in his memory. He was a true Canadian hero.

Our writing and social studies centred on Terry Fox and Orange Shirt Day.

We started to learn about patterns in math, and focused on Tessellation. 

In science we learned about the human impact on the wetlands ecosystem.

Today, we were finally able to start using the computers again.

Next Thursday is Open Evening and we will be sending out further details to meet you on-line.

There will be no school next Friday, October 9th and no school on Monday October 12th for Thanksgiving.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and the students of Room 14

 

Hello Families,

There is no school tomorrow for the students. School resumes on Monday September 28th.

This week we have been learning about apostrophes and how to use them when writing. We have also started designing posters about Gorillas.

We are reading every day and appreciate you supporting your child with reading at home.

In math we learned about pie charts and line plots. We also started to learn about probability.

In science we had an on-line visitor talking about wetlands, and learned how animal adaptations help them live in this environment.

In social studies we continued to learn about Canada and the countries that are around us. 

In health we were discussing responsible decision-making, and how this is important in all areas of our lives.

In art we are drawing wetland animals. 

In gym we are continuing to develop skills in soccer.

Next week we will be learning about marking Orange Shirt Day and taking part in a Terry Fox run.

Please remember to call the school if your child is going to be absent for any reason. 

An on-line Open House will take place on October 8th.

If you have ay questions please email me and I will be happy to respond.

Have a wonderful first weekend of autumn.

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 Students

Learning Leader and Grade 4/5 Teacher

 Hello Families

Tomorrow is a non-instructional day, so there is no school for the children.

This week we have continued to learn about data in math, exploring information on line graphs, Venn diagrams and pie charts. In literacy we have considered the interdependency of humans and animals through writing, producing posters for endangered animals and telling our own family story.  We are learning about Wetlands in science and have drawn different examples in art.  In social studies we discussed what it means to be a Canadian, and in health we have been discussing relationships.

Please make sure children have suitable shoes for gym, as we do this every day.  As it is getting colder in the mornings and with the changeable weather, students may need to have a sweater or coat with them.

Have a lovely long weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 Students

Learning Leader and Grade4/5 Teacher

 

Hello Families

This week we have been learning how to draw graphs to represent data. We learned how to construct bar graphs and plot line graphs.

In science we started to learn about Wetlands and their importance to the environment.

In Literacy we have been learning about the interdependency of humans and animals. This week we were find out about gorillas and their habitats, as well as learning about conservation.

We have taken time to learn to draw different animals.

In social studies we brainstormed all we knew about Canada and formulated some questions that we want to know.

We discussed indigenous teachings with our new assistant principal, Ms Watkins and shaded leaves through paper and coloured them

Next week is picture day on Tuesday 15th.  There will be no school next Friday, September 18th.

Please return any forms that you have.

Have a lovely weekend

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 students

Learning Leader Grade 4/5

Hello Families, 

This was our first week back to school, we were feeling happy and excited but also nervous. Fortunately, it turned out well!

We wrote about the best part of me and why.  In math we are learning about data management and graphing. We discussed  how to be respectful, focusing on class and school rules, such as mealtime manner, classroom courtesy and respect at recess. 

In class, we focused on keep socially distanced, wearing masks and sanitizing our hands. We also learned how to navigate the school following arrows, being respectful of others in the building. 

We have been learning how to draw trees and took our journals outside to draw the landscape around Cappy Smart.

This is a holiday weekend so all students will be back in school next Tuesday, September 8th. 

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 students

Grade 4/5

Weekly News

Hello Families,

I hope everyone continues to stay healthy; thank you to those of you keeping your children home who are not feeling well.  Sadly our Field Trip next week has been cancelled as the Arts Commons has closed all its theatres for the time being. We will hopefully be able to visit again in the future.
I am disappointed not to have the opportunity to meet with you all this week to discuss your child's progress. If you have any questions or concerns, or would just like a quick chat with me, please email and we can arrange a phone conversation.
This week the children began to compile their digital books from their writings on world issues.  They are using Google Docs and can access this at home. They have also learned how to save and share work they are proud of on IRIS, again you can access this from home. In math we continue to focus on money, and in particular adding and subtracting, as well as making change. This has involved re-grouping and respecting place value with the decimal point. Science saw the grade 3s start to design their own zoos, taking into account the habitat needs of different animals. Grade 4 have continued to explore electricity and power.  In social studies, grade 4 have been completing their maps and landforms of Canada, and the grade 3 students examined early forms of writing and communication by Ukrainian people through designing Pyansky Eggs.  In art we are exploring and creating tessellating patterns, and in health, we are discussing which accomplishments we are proud of and how that makes us feel. In gym, we have moved on from badminton to handball.
Next week is a short week; students will finish on Thursday March 19th for Spring Break, returning to school on Monday April 6th.
Thank you, and please stay safe and warm this weekend.

Libby Coldbeck
Learning Leader

Weekly News

Hello Families,

What a busy week we have had. In literacy we have continued to discuss and write about global geography and the issues that affect our world. This week we have been focused on the Arctic, and will continue to study this area of our world next week. We are also highly focused on developing reading skills and thank you for reading with your child at home every day.
In math we continue to learn about fractions of shapes and numbers.
Science saw the grade 3 students move on to invertebrates and the grade 4 students continuing to learn about electricity.
In art, your children produced some wonderful water colours in the style of Ted Harrison.
We were delighted to welcome Elder Shirley Hill to our school on Wednesday, she will be returning for 2 further visits next week. She shared her knowledge and stories of the history of the Blackfoot nation in Alberta. The students thoroughly enjoyed her visit, asking many questions and taking part in hoop dancing.
The grade 4 students were invited in completing the Alberta Education Accountability Survey, allowing them to have a voice in their own education.
Next week is a short week due to Teachers Convention, so no school on Thursday and Friday. Students return to school on Tuesday February 18th after the Family Day holiday.
Just a reminder, parents are not allowed to use the school parking lots when dropping off or picking up your children. It is dangerous for all students to have cars crossing the sidewalks into our parking area. We understand that it is busy in the morning, and ask that you 'kiss and go' when dropping your children to school by car.
As always, please connect with me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you

Libby Coldbeck
Learning Leader