5-3 September 27th

ELA
We have been learning how to create our own similes and are writing an acrostic poem using similes.  At home challenge: use a simile to describe snow in September.  Snow in September is like _______________________________.

Math 5 - Poirier

We are continuing with estimation and round up numbers.

Students will have a Math “Diagnostic Test” on Tuesday Oct 1^st and Wednesday Oct 2^nd.

Students don’t need to study for that test.  The purpose of it is to know what they remember from grade 4 and will not be considered for report cards.  This test will guide me on student’s level and abilities in Math.

There are the Math homework from Sept 30th – Oct 4th:

Lundi:       p.55 # 3-4-5

Mardi:       p. 56 # 6-7-8

Mercredi:  p. 58 # 1-2-3

Jeudi:        Pas de devoir (Field trip in Science)

Vendredi:  Pas de devoir

Social Studies - Turcotte

Last week, we completed our first chapter about Canada: provinces, capitals, regions, lakes and rivers. We also learned about maps and what we can find on them and we had our first quiz Thursday. Next week, we will extend our learning by studying more about the Atlantic Region and it's component.

FLA - Turcotte
Last week, we started to write a story about a present event. This is our first writing assignment and it is a little bit challenging. This short story (75 words)  has to be written using the present tense and using "I'. This is a task that we will be completing in class next week. We are also starting our French Song Fridays.

Science
We are going on Field trip next week!! (Fingers crossed for nice weather and not too much snow this weekend) Make sure to bring your money and form on Monday, Sept 30th if not already done. We will be outside all day so students (and parent volunteers) should come prepared for the weather. Here are some info from the Weaselhead staff:

Participants should bring: 

•Appropriate clothing for the weather. Dress in layers. (boots or hiking shoes recommended)

•Water bottle.

•A snack and a waste free lunch for a full day field trip.

•If uncomfortable with sitting on the ground, bring something to sit on (for example: A grocery bag with newspaper in it and taped shut). Lunch is held outside with no benches. Students will be sitting on the ground.

Science quiz on Sept 30.

Science quiz on Monday, September 30th. We reviewed in class the concepts that will be covered on the quiz. We also discussed studying strategies. We will use the Science period on Friday to study as a class as well. Starting this week, mt class will be open at lunch every Thursday for individual help in Science or to catch up on missing assignments.Thank you.

FLA

Last week, we continued working and present verb tense. This week, we will include that knowledge into complete sentence and try to use our new knowledge.  

Social

Last week, we continued learning about the different provinces in Canada and their differences. We also talked about physical characteristics. We will continue to talk about this this week and get ready for our first QUIZ on Thursday. 

-Mme. Turcotte

5-3 September 19

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ELA:
Shoebox presentations will continue on Monday, please be ready.  
Shoebox Project

MATH: 

This week, (sept 23rd – sept 27^th) we are starting estimation.

There are the Math homework from Sept 23rd – Sept 27^th :

Lundi:      p.46 # 8-9-10-11

Mardi:      p. 51 # 1-2-4-5

Mercredi: p. 51 # 6-7-8

Jeudi:        p. 52 # 10-11

Vendredi:  Pas de devoir

Science
The students received their field trip forms. Please complete and return it with the $13 payment no later than September 30th. Thank you!

Toonies for Terry

Bring a toonie for the Terry Fox Run on Friday.

5-3 September 13, 2019

Science

We are continuing our study of Wetland Ecosystems.

Science Homework:
The Title Page started on September 5th has to be finished at home. It is due on September 16.

To enhance our knowledge and comprehension of the unit, we will go on a field trip to Weaselhead on October 3rd. More details will be shared very soon regarding the field trip. If you are able to help out, I will need 3 parent volunteers from each class. Please make sure you have your security clearance completed with David Thompson School. If you had it at your previous school, it can be transferred over by contacting Ms Felix in the office 403-777-7470. Please send me an email as soon as possible if you are able to join, indicating your full name and the name and homeroom of your child: marichard@cbe.ab.ca
Thanks in advance!
Mme Richard

FLA

This week in FLA, we revised and learned about present tense verbs and verb endings. We also read about the 

origins of the fear of Friday the 13. We will continue working on present tense verbs next week and slowly add 

passe compose to our knowledge.

ELA

This week we will be diving deeper into our "All About Me" unit.  We will do some reading comprehension, some 

journal writing, and start the "Shoebox Project" presentations.

In addition to reading 20 minutes per day, homework in ELA will be the following:

1.  Students that are not finished their Super Short 5 Sentence Story illustration, must complete it for homework this 

weekend.

2.  Students will need to be ready for the following presentation starting on Wednesday September 18th.  

Shoebox Project

-Ms. Leavitt

Social Studies

Last week we completed our "Get to know your country" by identifying all provinces, capitals and oceans, main lakes and rivers. Next week, we will start our chapter 1 : natural resources and how to understand a map scale.

MATH: 

This week in Math, we are writing and recognizing the value of big numbers to millions.

There are the Math homework for next week:

Monday: p. 38 # 2-3-4-5-6

Tuesday: p. 42 # 5-6-7-9

Wednesday: p. 45 # 1-2-3-4-6

Thursday: p. 46 # 8-9-10-11

5-3 September 6, 2019

Hello!  My name is Ms. Leavitt, and I am the homeroom teacher for 5-3.  I also teach grade 5  drama and all grade 5 students English Language Arts.  This blog should update you weekly on what's happening in 5-3's core subjects.  

SCIENCE
I had a great week getting to know the grade 5 students and am excited for spending the next year together.  Out first unit will be wetlands and we will learn the importance of wetlands in Alberta and learn about some species that live in the wetlands.  This week, the students started working on their title page. -Mme Richard

Please click on the link to view the course outline:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H0ZBWnSVf8e1fmb_wtMjNY5H-nfjDZ80/view?usp=sharing

ELA

We are currently writing super short 5 sentence summer stories.  We are reviewing plot and complex sentence structure and will soon illustrate our stories.  Students should read 20 minutes in English everyday for homework.  Students will have other homework in ELA, on occasion, if they don't use class time well, or have to prepare for a presentation.  -Ms. Leavitt

FLA

Bonjour grade 5s! It will be my pleasure to teach French LAnguage Arts to you this year. You can click on the Course outline FLA 5 to find all the information about what we will be learning this year in FLA. This week, we started slowly by getting to know each other, we talked about our class routines and reviewed some French expressions. -Mme. Turcotte

Math

My name is Johanne Poirier and I am teaching class 5.3 Math.  After just 4 days of school, students had the opportunity to meet with friends, review some grade 4 knowledge from last year and meet their new teachers.

In Math, students are expected to speak French in class at all time. You will notice that Social studies, Sciences and French Language Art teachers will ask for the same expectation. This is your kid's first challenge of the year.  All year long, I will be there to help students in any of their school challenges.

Each student will receive Textbooks in Math.  We will ask students to cover the Math textbook with strong paper (not just a book sock).  They will get there Math textbook around mid-September.

In Math, students will have homework every day from Monday to Thursday (never on weekend).

SS

Bienvenue to David Thompson grade 5s! It will also be my pleasure to be your social studies teacher this year. You can click on the  Course Outline 5 SS to find all the information about what we will be studying in Social Studies this year. This week, we started slowly by getting to know each other, we talked about our class routines and reviewed the geography of our country. -Mme. Turcotte