Tuesday 13 December, 2011

1) Christmas Spelling Test Friday

2) Mesopotamia test Thursday - extra bonus study session tomorrow to hopefully help kids who've been absent

3) Party on Friday - The sign-up is making its way around the class; the time had to change from the original time of Friday afternoon to the time between recess and lunch.

Parents:  Please be aware that it was asked that students get their Math tests signed for today.  Due to so many absences, it was difficult to check the whole class, so just be aware that your child was supposed to show you his or her Math test.

We had a few assignments for which no due dates were set yet.  For example:  Oscar sketch, sphere sketch, French classroom poster and Personal Support Network.  I believe I already wrote that I would not assign any new work over the holidays.  If someone owed me something else that was already due, I think it's fair that if I don't get it this week, it should be completed over the holiday.  For the four assignments I mentioned above, when we get back, I will set a fair due date for all of these.

Monday 12 December, 2011

There were quite a few kids absent again today.  We've discussed washing one's hands as often as possible to try to prevent getting sick.  This is definitely not a time of year you want to get sick.

1) Christmas spelling test on Friday.

2) Math test signed for Tuesday.

3) Mesopotamia test Thursday.

4) Ask parents about pancake breakfast (This has been up for several days - I expect by now if parents are looking to volunteer, they should contact Mrs. Ewert who's in charge and whose phone number I'm afraid I don't have).

5) We are still planning to have a party this Friday afternoon.  As of last Friday, I said details and jobs would be given out today (Monday).  One student was working on a job list, but it's tough to fill out with so many students away.  Basically, I know how busy this time of year is and I definitely do not want to spring anything on parents last minute.  I will try to facilitate who is doing what job asap, but understand I realize you probably won't have time to bake a dozen cookies at 9:00 on Thursday evening.  I'm sure anything we do in class will be a fun break and appreciated by all. 

Friday 9 December, 2011

1) No Pre-List for Monday Dec. 12

2) Math test signed for Tuesday Dec. 13

3) Mesopotamia test Thursday Dec. 15

4) Ask parents about availability for pancake breakfast Friday Dec. 16

5) Party Friday afternoon - details and jobs to be designated Monday (there were several students away today, so we couldn't give out jobs effectively

Thursday 8 December, 2011

1) No Pre-List for Monday Dec. 12th

2) We Team Christmas Package Dec. 8

2) Mesopotamia Test Dec. 15

3) Math test Thursday

4) Grey Cup paragraph Friday

5) Ask parents about pancake breakfast

Thursday 8 December, 2011

My apologies for not writing yesterday, but seeing as how Oz took up much of the day (it was a wonderful production, I thought), no dates changed or were added from the day before.  If something changes during the course of today, I will re-post in the afternoon.  Otherwise, I will do so tomorrow.

Tuesday 6 December, 2011

1) We Team Christmas Package Dec. 8

2) Mesopotamia Test Dec. 15

3) Math test Thursday

4) Grey Cup paragraph Friday

Monday 5 December, 2011

1) Science Lab due Tuesday

2) We Team Christmas Package due Dec. 8th

3) Mesopotamia Test Thursday Dec. 15

4) Math test Thursday Dec. 8th - Fractions only

5) Math p. 189 Tuesday

6) Grey Cup paragraph due Friday

A message to the Parents:

I urge you to have a frank discussion with your children about how well they use their time in class.  I know the Christmas Break is two weeks away, but I've noticed lately that some of their focus has really wavered (more than just normal pre-break wavering).  Time will always be given in school to work on assignments, but that time needs to be effectively used.  Otherwise, they're going to turn in work that is not to the best of their ability.  As always, feel free to give me a call to discuss this with you if you wish.

Friday 2 December, 2011

1) Science Lab due Tuesday December 6th



2) We Team Christmas package due Thursday December 8th

3) P. 187 Math due Monday December 5th

4) Math test (fractions only) is on Thursday December 8th
 
 
5) Math p. 189 Tuesday

Thursday 1st of December, 2011

I can't believe it's December already!!

1) Science Lab due Tuesday December 6th

2) We Team Christmas package due Thursday December 8th

3) P. 187 Math due Monday December 5th

4) Math test (fractions only) is on Thursday December 8th