Hello Families,

Next week is the last week of school before the winter break, and the last school week of 2020. Classes run all week finishing on Friday December 18th,  and we are looking forward to participating in some fun and interesting activities in tandem with our learning.

We are checking to see who has devices or may need devices for the on-line week of learning starting January 4th. Please let me know by Monday at the latest, if you have or need a device for your child to use. 

This week we designed brochures in literacy about owning and caring for a pet. We continued our novel study of The One and Only Ivan, and discussed how everyone of us can make a difference in this world. We practiced some on-line lessons in preparation for moving to on-line learning for the first week in January, after the holidays. Students also completed their Slides presentations on careers which allow us to work with animals. They did an amazing job, presenting in front of the whole class - you should be very proud.  In math we worked on rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100 & 1000 - we will continue with this next week. In science we examined waste in our world and how it is handled in Calgary. In social studies we completed our study of the impact of the fur trade established by settlers in Canada. With the weather becoming colder, we discussed homelessness in health. It was a very mature discussion with students showing much sympathy for this demographic. We moved on to yoga in gym and will be dancing next week. 

Our Scholastic Virtual Book Fair ends on Sunday. Books ordered will be shipped directly to you home. Please use the following link: 

https://bookfairs-canada.myshopify.com/pages/5153667 

Thank you,  and have a safe and restful weekend

Libby Coldbeck & Grade 4/5 Students 

Cappy Smart School Room 14

Learning Leader 

Hello Families,

Only 3 weeks left until our winter break, but we are still working hard on our learning.This week we have focused on addition and subtraction in math. In literacy we focused on spelling and starting to edit our own work for errors. We continue to discuss Waste in Our World in science and learned about the amount of packaging that goes to landfill and how we can help reduce this. We became experts at skipping in gym - such a great fitness activity! We drew waterfalls in art and will focus on perspective next week.  In health we had a wonderful discussion on the traits of friendship and how we can be a good friend. 

Today we will be presenting our Slides research on Canadian musicians to the rest of the class. We are also uploading more of the fabulous work we have done in class to IRIS, so please remember to check it out at home.

There is no school for students next Friday, December 4th, as it is a non-instructional day. 

Wishing you a wonderful family weekend. Stay safe and well.

Mrs Coldbeck and the Students of Room 14

Cappy Smart School

Hello Families,

Please remember there is no school for students tomorrow as it is a non-instructional day. School resumes on Monday November 23rd.

Your children have created some excellent posters in Literacy on elephants. They have also been writing 1st person accounts as a character from the story, The One and Only Ivan. In math we continued with division this week. Students definitely benefit when they know they multiplication tables. In science, we focused on biodegradable materials, as well as food preservation, both past and present. We examined the origins of our national emblem, the beaver, in social studies, and researched why it was so valuable for the settlers who immigrated to Canada, and how it was hunted to near extinction. We continue to work on our music projects researching Canadian artists and musicians. In health we focused on how 'joy' is a choice, and how it affects how we feel. 

Thank you for your continued support with winter clothing - it is certainly getting cold out there. Please stay safer and warm this weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and Room 14 Grade 4/5 Students

 Hello Families,

This week we have been commemorating Remembrance Day. The children have been learning why it is important we remember those that gave their lives. We discussed why wars start and the effects they have on people's lives. Children discussed We wrote poems and reflections on wars Canada has been involved with, and how we now play a peacekeeping role in the world. We learned about the contribution from the different peoples and cultures who make up our diverse population. We participated in an on-line Remembrance Assembly with the rest of the school. We drew and made poppies as we reflected on John McCrea's poem, Flanders Field. 

We continue to study Waste in Our World, learning this week about biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. We are recognizing how we can make a difference to the planet by reusing, recycling and reducing waste. In math we have been focused on our project about an animal shelter. Next week we will be focused on division.  In gym we were developing ball skills and started learning to juggle.

There is no school for students next Friday, November 20th, as it is a non-instructional day.  

Please have a safe and peaceful weekend.Thank you for you continued support,

Mrs Coldbeck and the Grade 4/5 Students of Room 14

 Hello Families,

There is no school tomorrow for students as it is a professional learning day for staff.  Students return to school on Monday November 9th.

This week we are continuing to listen our class novel in Literacy and write about different characters from the story. We also researched animal shelters to find out what they do and how they help animals.Today we started our research on elephants and will continue this next week.In math we continue to work on multiplication and division. This week we have been solving problems related to the running of an Animal Shelter. In Science we are focused on Waste and our World, learning how to protect our world by recycling and reusing stuff. We also looked at different forms of transportation, and how new technologies can reduce pollution.We investigated how settlers hunted Buffalo, comparing that to how Indigenous People hunted. In art we will be creating some drawings in the style of West Coast Indigenous Art. We continue to research Canadian musicians in music. In gym we have been developing throwing and catching skills with frisbees and balls.

Next week we will be focused on Remembrance Day learning. There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11 as we commemorate Remembrance Day. 

We have enjoyed a lovely week, weather-wise. Next week will be cold so please make sure your children are coming to school suitably prepared for the weather.

Thank you and have a lovely weekend. 

Mrs Coldbeck & the Students of Room 14, Cappy Smart School

 

Hello Families,

There is no school tomorrow as School Conferences will be taking place. If you haven't booked your appointment, please go on-line or call the school, as I would love the opportunity to chat with you about your child's progress.

This week we started listening to the book, 'The One and Only Ivan,' written by Katherine Applegate. We will continue this novel study for the next few week. We conducted research into animals that prefer to live in family groups, as well as animals who lead a solitary existence.

In math we are focused on multiplication and division. Please help your child learn their multiplication tables, as this makes math so much easier for them. We practiced our multiplication and division knowledge through spooky art math. 

We have started learning about Waste in Our World in science. In social studies we continue to focus on Alberta and Canada - this week we have been learning how Aboriginal people hunted Buffalo and how they used all the body parts. 

In gym we finished our focus on Basketball skills and will be using frisbees next week to practice our throwing and catching skills.

We have been uploading some of our work to IRIS for you to see at home. Take a look at what your child is especially proud of.

Hope to chat to you tonight or tomorrow morning. Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Coldbeck and the Grade 4/5 Students of Room 14

 Hello Families,

This week we have started multiplication and division in math. Please support your child at home to learn their multiplication tables, as this makes it so much easier for them. In Literacy we focused a lot on grammar and spelling this week, as well as writing our own fables as a comic strip. In music we are beginning to research Canadian musicians and will create Slide Presentations to present to the class. Science saw us complete our focus on Wetlands by drawing different wetland animals and writing riddles about them to enhance our knowledge of their features. We discussed immigration in Social Studies and why people came and settled in Canada from many different countries. 

We finished creating our travel brochures on animal safaris - they look amazing. Check out your child's IRIS account on-line to see a range of work they have completed and are proud of. We moved on to basketball in gym and are focused on building out fitness level through playing games.

Your child will bring home their password today to ensure they are ready to join an on-line class if we are required to move on-line. Details of how this will work will be forwarded separately to you later today. This is only needed IF we go to on-line schooling.

Parent Conferences will take place next week on Thursday evening and Friday morning. These will be on-line or by phone - you can book your appointment from Monday through the electronic booking system.  If you need an interpreter, please let me know.

There will be no school next Friday, October 30, because of School Conferences.

Please remember to send your child to school with all their winter clothes including hat and gloves. It's been chilly on the playground this week. 

Please connect with me if you have and questions, and have a safe and enjoyable weekend. 

Mrs Coldbeck and the Grade 4/5 Students of Room 14