Our Goal Setting Booklets are due next Monday, Dec. 12. They all look fantastic so far!!
Friday, December 9, 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016
Important Dates for the week of Dec.5-9
* Yellow movie forms and money for Cinecenta-now overdue!
*Recent Math homework includes Pg.216 #1-8 and Pg. 217 #1-3 and #7-22
*Science Quiz on Endocrine and Excretory Systems this Thursday, Dec.8th
*Next week Secret Santa and Christmas Party details to follow in a few days!!
* Yellow movie forms and money for Cinecenta-now overdue!
*Recent Math homework includes Pg.216 #1-8 and Pg. 217 #1-3 and #7-22
*Science Quiz on Endocrine and Excretory Systems this Thursday, Dec.8th
*Next week Secret Santa and Christmas Party details to follow in a few days!!
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Just a reminder that Division 3 is having a Math Quiz tomorrow on Fractions. Students are to study for this tonight and possibly bring home a yellow Journeys textbook as a helper!
There will be a Science Quiz on the Excretory and Endocrine system next week! Precise date coming soon!
Students-Please bring back your yellow movie forms along with $4! Thank you!
There will be a Science Quiz on the Excretory and Endocrine system next week! Precise date coming soon!
Students-Please bring back your yellow movie forms along with $4! Thank you!
Monday, November 28, 2016
Important Dates for the week of Nov.28-Dec.2
-The class is starting a new Social Studies project today Monday, Nov. 28th. Ask your child about it. Not to worry, it is not due until Monday, January 16th.
-Math quiz this Thursday, Dec.1 on Fractions.
Upcoming Dates and class events
-Secret Santa gift exchange- Date coming soon!
-Classroom Party Thursday, Dec.15 in the afternoon
-Movie at Cinecenta Friday, Dec.16. Please return form with $4 as soon as possible.
-The class is starting a new Social Studies project today Monday, Nov. 28th. Ask your child about it. Not to worry, it is not due until Monday, January 16th.
-Math quiz this Thursday, Dec.1 on Fractions.
Upcoming Dates and class events
-Secret Santa gift exchange- Date coming soon!
-Classroom Party Thursday, Dec.15 in the afternoon
-Movie at Cinecenta Friday, Dec.16. Please return form with $4 as soon as possible.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Monday, November 21, 2016
Important Notices and Dates for this week.
*Culture Activity sheet for Social Studies due today. Some students do have an extra day to finish them
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE DISMISSED THIS FRIDAY AT 11:35.
*Government booklet-Social Studies
*Elephant in the Garden-Language Arts
*Project for WW2 or Elephants completed and presented.
*Punctuation Passport-Language Arts
Course Completion Day this Friday, November 25th. Dismissal is at 11:35am.
*Culture Activity sheet for Social Studies due today. Some students do have an extra day to finish them
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE DISMISSED THIS FRIDAY AT 11:35.
*Government booklet-Social Studies
*Elephant in the Garden-Language Arts
*Project for WW2 or Elephants completed and presented.
*Punctuation Passport-Language Arts
Course Completion Day this Friday, November 25th. Dismissal is at 11:35am.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Important Dates and Notices for this week
*Both Government and Novel Study booklets are now past due. Please check with your son or daughter that they have completed this work and have handed it in.
*There will be a Math quiz this Thursday on Input/Output machines and Number Patterns.
*I will be checking that students have proper gym strip for next Monday's P.E. class.
No school this Friday, November 18th.
*Both Government and Novel Study booklets are now past due. Please check with your son or daughter that they have completed this work and have handed it in.
*There will be a Math quiz this Thursday on Input/Output machines and Number Patterns.
*I will be checking that students have proper gym strip for next Monday's P.E. class.
No school this Friday, November 18th.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016
Our classroom party last Friday was a hit!!
Important school work to consider this week
-Elephant in the Garden booklet due this Thursday, Nov.10
-Social Studies Booklet on Government also due this Thursday, Nov. 10
French Quiz this Wednesday, Nov.9
Remember no school this Friday, Nov.11 and no school next Friday as well, Nov.18 because it is a pro-d day!
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Important Announcements for Division 3
*The class will have a classroom party this Friday at 2pm. This party will act as our postponed Halloween party. Students may bring a snack to share. No drinks except for water. NO TREATS OR SNACKS THAT CONTAINS NUTS PLEASE.
*The class will have a classroom party this Friday at 2pm. This party will act as our postponed Halloween party. Students may bring a snack to share. No drinks except for water. NO TREATS OR SNACKS THAT CONTAINS NUTS PLEASE.
I would like to introduce our new classroom Prime Minister Cathy Nguyen! She represents the music party and as a result, the class will be listening to music on their devices for one block per week! Please contact me at school if you have any questions about this new extra piece in our school day.
Qabas will serve as our Vice Prime Minister
Monday, October 31, 2016
Happenings for this week Oct.31-Nov.4 for Div.3
Math
-We are starting a new unit on Number Patterns
French
-Halloween posters due this Wednesday. Posters were done in groups. French Quiz soon.
Social Studies
-we will be looking at our Government booklet again and finishing the booklet by the end of this week. Quiz on the booklet soon.
Science
-Continuing our work on the Human Body.
P.E.
-Soccer is almost finished and we will be starting Basketball skills this week.
Project Presentations continue this week.
Important Dates
-Friday, Nov. 11 Remembrance Day-no school
-Friday, Nov.18 School Pro-d- no school for students that day
-Friday, Nov.25 Course Completion day- students dismissed at 11:51
Halloween Fun today!
Math
-We are starting a new unit on Number Patterns
French
-Halloween posters due this Wednesday. Posters were done in groups. French Quiz soon.
Social Studies
-we will be looking at our Government booklet again and finishing the booklet by the end of this week. Quiz on the booklet soon.
Science
-Continuing our work on the Human Body.
P.E.
-Soccer is almost finished and we will be starting Basketball skills this week.
Project Presentations continue this week.
Important Dates
-Friday, Nov. 11 Remembrance Day-no school
-Friday, Nov.18 School Pro-d- no school for students that day
-Friday, Nov.25 Course Completion day- students dismissed at 11:51
Halloween Fun today!
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Monday, October 17, 2016
Friday, October 14, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Students did a super job on their Math Quiz this morning! Way to go, class!
Don't forget that tomorrow is Crazy Hair and Sock Day! Photos from our class to come!
Also, the school is holding a clothing drive. All donations are going to the Salvation Army!
Please bring in a clean clothing item to class if you can. Thank you.
Don't forget that tomorrow is Crazy Hair and Sock Day! Photos from our class to come!
Also, the school is holding a clothing drive. All donations are going to the Salvation Army!
Please bring in a clean clothing item to class if you can. Thank you.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Every week we will recognize a student that has been kind, helpful and hard-working during the school week. Last week's Student of the Week is Avery Xu. Way to go, Avery!
Our Math Quiz will now be this Thursday. We will take an extra day to study our notes in preparation for this quiz.
Math for tonight-Pg.55 #1,3,5 bonus #9
Students should have completed "Levels of Government" and "The Federal Government" worksheet for Social Studies. Please check with them about that.
Friday, October 7, 2016
Math
Pg 50 #1,2,3,5,6 of the textbook due next Tuesday, Oct.11
There will be a short quiz on comparing/ordering, prime/composite numbers and exponents on WEDNESDAY OCT.12.
Project Work
-Students are encouraged to do some of their project for Elephant in the Garden at home.
The class only has 1 computer time for all of next week!
Important Dates Coming up
Parent Teacher Interviews Oct.19/20
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Pg 50 #1,2,3,5,6 of the textbook due next Tuesday, Oct.11
There will be a short quiz on comparing/ordering, prime/composite numbers and exponents on WEDNESDAY OCT.12.
Project Work
-Students are encouraged to do some of their project for Elephant in the Garden at home.
The class only has 1 computer time for all of next week!
Important Dates Coming up
Parent Teacher Interviews Oct.19/20
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Thursday, October 6, 2016
-Please check with your child that they have completed the following, otherwise it is for homework tonight!
Math
-Pg.47 question 6 and Mr. Mckinonn's boardwork. Also Mr. S' boardwork on factorization.
Science
-Video response sheet that includes 5 facts about the video and what you liked about it.
Our class did a great job on their Elephant in the Garden skits. Yesterday was a great day to perform outside!
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Wednesday October 5, 2016
Dear Parents of Div.3
Social Studies Project on WW2, Germany or Elephants
Today, our class had a good discussion about our projects that we are working on. Here are the details of that discussion.
-The researched topics must be written in their own words. (No cut and paste). Students are to see Mr.S if they are not sure about this rule.
-Some students are still searching for a Board/poster to buy. Students suggested that Walmart, Michaels, Staples and Monk Office Supply are all good places to find one. Some larger Dollar Stores might also be an option. Plain poster paper is available at the school as well.
-Some students are doing their project on Powerpoint so they don't need to find a board.
-Please check with your child that they are well on their way with the project.
-The Due Date is quickly approaching-Wednesday October 26th!
Families, if you haven't already done so, please ensure that your child has some kind of planner to record what there is for homework and other important information. Some planners will be available through Mr. S.
-I will be handing out Student ID cards today. Check with your child that they received one.
Important dates in the near future
-Monday, October 10 -Thanksgiving day- no school
-Wednesday October 19 and Thursday October 20- Parent Teacher Interviews. Students dismissed at 11:51 on both days.
-Friday, October 21, Pro-d day-no school
-Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Projects are due!
-Friday, October 28, Swimming at Gordon Head in the afternoon.
Dear Parents of Div.3
Social Studies Project on WW2, Germany or Elephants
Today, our class had a good discussion about our projects that we are working on. Here are the details of that discussion.
-The researched topics must be written in their own words. (No cut and paste). Students are to see Mr.S if they are not sure about this rule.
-Some students are still searching for a Board/poster to buy. Students suggested that Walmart, Michaels, Staples and Monk Office Supply are all good places to find one. Some larger Dollar Stores might also be an option. Plain poster paper is available at the school as well.
-Some students are doing their project on Powerpoint so they don't need to find a board.
-Please check with your child that they are well on their way with the project.
-The Due Date is quickly approaching-Wednesday October 26th!
Families, if you haven't already done so, please ensure that your child has some kind of planner to record what there is for homework and other important information. Some planners will be available through Mr. S.
-I will be handing out Student ID cards today. Check with your child that they received one.
Important dates in the near future
-Monday, October 10 -Thanksgiving day- no school
-Wednesday October 19 and Thursday October 20- Parent Teacher Interviews. Students dismissed at 11:51 on both days.
-Friday, October 21, Pro-d day-no school
-Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Projects are due!
-Friday, October 28, Swimming at Gordon Head in the afternoon.
Wednesday October 5, 2016
Dear Parents of Div.3
Social Studies Project on WW2, Germany or Elephants
Today, our class had a good discussion about our projects that we are working on. Here are the details of that discussion.
-The researched topics must be written in their own words. (No cut and paste). Students are to see Mr.S if they are not sure about this rule.
-Some students are still searching for a Board/poster to buy. Students suggested that Walmart, Michaels, Staples and Monk Office Supply are all good places to find one. Some larger Dollar Stores might also be an option. Plain poster paper is available at the school as well.
-Some students are doing their project on Powerpoint so they don't need to find a board.
-Please check with your child that they are well on their way with the project.
-The Due Date is quickly approaching-Wednesday October 26th!
Families, if you haven't already done so, please ensure that your child has some kind of planner to record what there is for homework and other important information. Some planners will be available through Mr. S.
-I will handing out Student ID cards today. Check with your child that theyreceived one.
Dear Parents of Div.3
Social Studies Project on WW2, Germany or Elephants
Today, our class had a good discussion about our projects that we are working on. Here are the details of that discussion.
-The researched topics must be written in their own words. (No cut and paste). Students are to see Mr.S if they are not sure about this rule.
-Some students are still searching for a Board/poster to buy. Students suggested that Walmart, Michaels, Staples and Monk Office Supply are all good places to find one. Some larger Dollar Stores might also be an option. Plain poster paper is available at the school as well.
-Some students are doing their project on Powerpoint so they don't need to find a board.
-Please check with your child that they are well on their way with the project.
-The Due Date is quickly approaching-Wednesday October 26th!
Families, if you haven't already done so, please ensure that your child has some kind of planner to record what there is for homework and other important information. Some planners will be available through Mr. S.
-I will handing out Student ID cards today. Check with your child that theyreceived one.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Dear Families of Div.3
-Please check with your son or daughter that they have started their project on Elephants, WW2 or Germany. Thank you.
-One final reminder that we are going swimming this FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 IN THE AFTERNOON.
-Our class will be presenting their skits for Elephant in the Garden next MONDAY, OCT. 3.
-The class will be practicing their skits over the next two days.
-Students will have some Science homework tonight (textbook scavenger hunt)
-Please check with your son or daughter that they have started their project on Elephants, WW2 or Germany. Thank you.
-One final reminder that we are going swimming this FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 IN THE AFTERNOON.
-Our class will be presenting their skits for Elephant in the Garden next MONDAY, OCT. 3.
-The class will be practicing their skits over the next two days.
-Students will have some Science homework tonight (textbook scavenger hunt)
Monday, September 26, 2016
Dear Families of Division 3,
A VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Unfortunately, The school will not be providing school agendas this year. It will be up to each family to supply their own agenda book. Please contact me at the school (250 477 1878) if you have any questions or concerns. I am hoping to start using some kind of agenda system tomorrow. Please check this blog daily, as I will posting items daily for the next few days.
Please bring back the swimming forms and money. Our first swimming date is this Friday.
Some students have Math homework tonight pg. 41 questions #1-8.
There will be a quiz on Standard and Expanded Form tomorrow.
Friday, September 23, 2016
Important Information for Families for Friday, September 23, 2016
There is a swimming form that is going home with students today. Please return the forms complete asap. Thanks.
There are some forms going home with students that require parents signatures and perhaps more info. Please return them to Arbutus asap.
Lastly there is a notice going home about student allergies
Important Dates next week
Tuesday-a quick quiz on Expanded and Standard Form for Math
Wednesday- We start our Social Studies project. Criteria coming soon.
Thursday- Terry Fox Run (Whole School Event)
Friday- We are going swimming in the afternoon!
Enjoy the weekend everyone
There is a swimming form that is going home with students today. Please return the forms complete asap. Thanks.
There are some forms going home with students that require parents signatures and perhaps more info. Please return them to Arbutus asap.
Lastly there is a notice going home about student allergies
Important Dates next week
Tuesday-a quick quiz on Expanded and Standard Form for Math
Wednesday- We start our Social Studies project. Criteria coming soon.
Thursday- Terry Fox Run (Whole School Event)
Friday- We are going swimming in the afternoon!
Enjoy the weekend everyone
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Important Information for Division 3
-Our Terry Fox Run is postponed until Thursday, September 29th in the afternoon.
-Students will have their first quiz of the year on their timetable schedule. Students are to study their notes Thursday night in preparation for the quiz on Friday, September 26th.
-Criteria for our Social Studies project on WWII, Germany or Elephants will be ready next week.
-Our Terry Fox Run is postponed until Thursday, September 29th in the afternoon.
-Students will have their first quiz of the year on their timetable schedule. Students are to study their notes Thursday night in preparation for the quiz on Friday, September 26th.
-Criteria for our Social Studies project on WWII, Germany or Elephants will be ready next week.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Last Post of the Year!
A BIG THANK YOU TO FAMILIES FOR MAKING THIS YEAR A SUCCESSFUL ONE!
Our mini-talent show was very successful Tuesday morning. Thank you participants for your fine piano performances.
Our movie and party will take place this afternoon.
Wednesday
We will be cleaning out our lockers Wednesday morning so please remember to bring a bag or two from home to put your belongings in.
WE STILL HAVE SOME OVERDUE BOOKS SO PLEASE KEEP LOOKING IF YOU HAVEN'T BROUGHT THEM ALL BACK.
Air band assembly after recess on Wednesday.
Thursday
This day will be spent at Gyro Park. The entire school will walk down at 9am and return about 2:30pm. Report cards will be issued after this field trip.
A BIG THANK YOU TO FAMILIES FOR MAKING THIS YEAR A SUCCESSFUL ONE!
Our mini-talent show was very successful Tuesday morning. Thank you participants for your fine piano performances.
Our movie and party will take place this afternoon.
Wednesday
We will be cleaning out our lockers Wednesday morning so please remember to bring a bag or two from home to put your belongings in.
WE STILL HAVE SOME OVERDUE BOOKS SO PLEASE KEEP LOOKING IF YOU HAVEN'T BROUGHT THEM ALL BACK.
Air band assembly after recess on Wednesday.
Thursday
This day will be spent at Gyro Park. The entire school will walk down at 9am and return about 2:30pm. Report cards will be issued after this field trip.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Happening for this week June 13-17
Very Important Dates this week include:
School Wise
Wednesday, June 15- Last day for Ma Famille final French project.
Upper grade sponge due next Tuesday, Jun 21st.
Event Wise
Tuesday, June 14-Fort Mac and Cheese lunch. Our class is currently the top fund-raiser for the school for this event! STUDENTS ARE TO BRING THEIR OWN BOWL/PLATES AND UTENSIL FOR THIS LUNCH.
Wednesday June 15 - Field Trip to Uvic- Science department and telescope tour.
Friday June 17- All grade six classes go to Uvic Cinecenta for a movie in the morning.
Movie/Party next Tuesday, Jun.21-details to follow.
Very Important Dates this week include:
School Wise
Wednesday, June 15- Last day for Ma Famille final French project.
Upper grade sponge due next Tuesday, Jun 21st.
Event Wise
Tuesday, June 14-Fort Mac and Cheese lunch. Our class is currently the top fund-raiser for the school for this event! STUDENTS ARE TO BRING THEIR OWN BOWL/PLATES AND UTENSIL FOR THIS LUNCH.
Wednesday June 15 - Field Trip to Uvic- Science department and telescope tour.
Friday June 17- All grade six classes go to Uvic Cinecenta for a movie in the morning.
Movie/Party next Tuesday, Jun.21-details to follow.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Important information for Div.3 for this week May30-Jun3
Items required to be complete in order to be dismissed Friday afternoon
-Cell phone persuasive writing
-The last two journal entries-weekend journals
-Japan project complete and presented
-Japan booklet complete and coloured
-Science project (excluding presentation)
-Math quiz on Geometry (This Thursday- track people are excused)
-French booklet complete and coloured
Important Dates
Thursday, June 2nd-Guest Speaker from Uvic to talk about Social Media
Friday, June 3rd -Course Completion Day
Wednesday, June 15th-Field Trip to Uvic (Science) morning only
Friday, June 17th-Movie at Cinecenta-all grade sixes-morning only
MORE IMPORTANT DATES TO FOLLOW IN NEXT WEEKS BLOG ENTRY!
Items required to be complete in order to be dismissed Friday afternoon
-Cell phone persuasive writing
-The last two journal entries-weekend journals
-Japan project complete and presented
-Japan booklet complete and coloured
-Science project (excluding presentation)
-Math quiz on Geometry (This Thursday- track people are excused)
-French booklet complete and coloured
Important Dates
Thursday, June 2nd-Guest Speaker from Uvic to talk about Social Media
Friday, June 3rd -Course Completion Day
Wednesday, June 15th-Field Trip to Uvic (Science) morning only
Friday, June 17th-Movie at Cinecenta-all grade sixes-morning only
MORE IMPORTANT DATES TO FOLLOW IN NEXT WEEKS BLOG ENTRY!
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Important assignments and projects required for the last report card
Japan project-Check with your child that they have presented and received their mark for it.
Extreme Environment project- We will be starting presentations for this project on Friday, May 27th
French booklet completed and coloured by June 1, 2016.
Social Studies booklet completed and coloured by June 3, 2016.
Also, cell phone persuasive essay for Language Arts-now past due
WE WILL NEED PROTRACTORS FOR MATH . DIV.3 PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ONE!
Japan project-Check with your child that they have presented and received their mark for it.
Social Studies booklet completed and coloured by June 3, 2016.
Also, cell phone persuasive essay for Language Arts-now past due
WE WILL NEED PROTRACTORS FOR MATH . DIV.3 PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ONE!
Monday, May 16, 2016
Division 3 Happenings for the week of May 16-20
Math
-Geometry continues this week.
Language Arts
-Good luck/bad luck mini-project due by the end of this week.
Physical Education
-Cooperative games outside
-Peer teaching-baseball
Social Studies
-Japan presentations will start this Thursday
Science
-Extreme Environments project. See your teacher if you need an extension!
Pro-d day this Friday no school
Holiday Monday next Monday, May 23, 2016.
Math
-Geometry continues this week.
Language Arts
-Good luck/bad luck mini-project due by the end of this week.
Physical Education
-Cooperative games outside
-Peer teaching-baseball
Social Studies
-Japan presentations will start this Thursday
Science
-Extreme Environments project. See your teacher if you need an extension!
Pro-d day this Friday no school
Holiday Monday next Monday, May 23, 2016.
Monday, May 9, 2016
Happenings for the week of May9-13
Math
-Math quiz this Tuesday on percent, ratios and rates
Social Studies
-Japan project is well under way. Students should be getting close to completing. Students have only 10 more school days before our presentations for the project start.
Science
-Extreme Environment project is now assigned. This project is due Wednesday, June 1st. Presentations may start before this date for early finishers.
Peer teaching will start this week. Ask your son or daughter about this and what they plan to teach the class. We will have one group of kids go per week until the end of the year. This activity is not a requirement, but it is encouraged.
Important Dates
-Swimming this Friday, May 13th
-Pro-d day Friday, May 20th
-Victoria Day (Holiday) Monday, May 23rd.
Math
-Math quiz this Tuesday on percent, ratios and rates
Social Studies
-Japan project is well under way. Students should be getting close to completing. Students have only 10 more school days before our presentations for the project start.
Science
-Extreme Environment project is now assigned. This project is due Wednesday, June 1st. Presentations may start before this date for early finishers.
Peer teaching will start this week. Ask your son or daughter about this and what they plan to teach the class. We will have one group of kids go per week until the end of the year. This activity is not a requirement, but it is encouraged.
Important Dates
-Swimming this Friday, May 13th
-Pro-d day Friday, May 20th
-Victoria Day (Holiday) Monday, May 23rd.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Friday Happenings for May 6
Library Book Exchange this Friday. Bring Back your overdue book if you have one.
-THERE WILL BE A FITNESS RUN ON THIS DAY. IF YOU ARE INJURED OR UNABLE TO RUN ON THIS DAY AND YOU NEED TO BE EXCUSED, YOU WILL NEED A NOTE FROM HOME.
-Please bring back swimming form. We are going swimming next Friday, May 13.
Library Book Exchange this Friday. Bring Back your overdue book if you have one.
-THERE WILL BE A FITNESS RUN ON THIS DAY. IF YOU ARE INJURED OR UNABLE TO RUN ON THIS DAY AND YOU NEED TO BE EXCUSED, YOU WILL NEED A NOTE FROM HOME.
-Please bring back swimming form. We are going swimming next Friday, May 13.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Happenings for this week May 2-May 6
-Swimming notices going out today-please return the bottom portion of the form back to the school asap.
Math-percent/ratio/rates. There will be a quiz early next week.
Social Studies-Japan project due May 25th.
Science-project will start by the end of this week.
Physical Education-Badminton games for two more week then Track skills
Language Arts-Persuasive Writing
-Swimming notices going out today-please return the bottom portion of the form back to the school asap.
Math-percent/ratio/rates. There will be a quiz early next week.
Social Studies-Japan project due May 25th.
Science-project will start by the end of this week.
Physical Education-Badminton games for two more week then Track skills
Language Arts-Persuasive Writing
Monday, April 25, 2016
Happenings for the week of Monday April 25-29th for Division 3
Math
-The class is currently working on percent and last week's Fractions quiz should have made it home by now. Students scored well on this quiz.
Language Arts
-Students have been working on Story Stories lately. Topics have ranged from famous people to sea life. We will be looking at more persuasive writing this week for our Language Arts.
Social Studies
-Students are working through a booklet on Japan and have done some marvelous group work that looked at analyzing Daily Life and Foods.
-Our long term project on Japan has begun. Please check in with your son or daughter that they have started on this project. The project is due, Wednesday, May 25th.
Physical Education
-Students are making a better effort by coming prepared to gym class lately and I am proud of them for that. Badminton skills continue this week.
French
-Students received a French booklet that is to be complete by the end of term (June 3)
French works continues on Friday only.
Important dates this week
Monday-No School
Tuesday-Family Education talk
Wednesday-Boys group/Girls group last block
Friday-Field trip in the afternoon to Uvic
Math
-The class is currently working on percent and last week's Fractions quiz should have made it home by now. Students scored well on this quiz.
Language Arts
-Students have been working on Story Stories lately. Topics have ranged from famous people to sea life. We will be looking at more persuasive writing this week for our Language Arts.
Social Studies
-Students are working through a booklet on Japan and have done some marvelous group work that looked at analyzing Daily Life and Foods.
-Our long term project on Japan has begun. Please check in with your son or daughter that they have started on this project. The project is due, Wednesday, May 25th.
Physical Education
-Students are making a better effort by coming prepared to gym class lately and I am proud of them for that. Badminton skills continue this week.
French
-Students received a French booklet that is to be complete by the end of term (June 3)
French works continues on Friday only.
Important dates this week
Monday-No School
Tuesday-Family Education talk
Wednesday-Boys group/Girls group last block
Friday-Field trip in the afternoon to Uvic
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Raffle basket for Division 3
Parents and students of Division 3
I need your help. The class is responsible for collecting items for an upcoming raffle. The theme is basically art supplies. Paints, special markers, drawing paper, etc. The deadline is this Friday to bring items in but I am sure that we can extend it to another day or two. Thank you so much for continued support.
Photo of basket them information for Division 3
Parents and students of Division 3
I need your help. The class is responsible for collecting items for an upcoming raffle. The theme is basically art supplies. Paints, special markers, drawing paper, etc. The deadline is this Friday to bring items in but I am sure that we can extend it to another day or two. Thank you so much for continued support.
Monday, April 18, 2016
Happenings for the week of April 18-23
Language Arts
-Students are doing a wonderful job of presenting their diorama projects to the class. Students have worked very hard assembling these diorama and their hard work is paying off!
A reminder that all Breadwinner and Legend Pursuit Novels are now due and need to be handed in to Mr. S.
Textbooks
-Lately, there are been some issues around missing textbooks. Please if possible, check in with your child to see that they have their Math textbook. Most of them should have a Social Studies textbook and a Science textbook. WE WILL BE TAKING INVENTORY VERY SOON SO WE DON'T HAVE ANY ISSUES COME THE END OF YEAR.
Math
-Students are almost finished with Fractions so there will be a quiz on Fractions this Wednesday, April 20, 2016.
Social Studies
-Students are hard at work with their Japan studies and a major project will be assigned this Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016. A criteria sheet will be posted on the blog for next week.
Science
-A project on Extreme Environments will be assigned next week. Details to follow on next week's blog.
-Just a friendly reminder that next Monday, April 25th is the Pro-d day here at Arbutus.
-Students are also reminded to bring back their report card folder if they are still at home.
Garrett's Breadwinner Diorama Project!
Language Arts
-Students are doing a wonderful job of presenting their diorama projects to the class. Students have worked very hard assembling these diorama and their hard work is paying off!
A reminder that all Breadwinner and Legend Pursuit Novels are now due and need to be handed in to Mr. S.
Textbooks
-Lately, there are been some issues around missing textbooks. Please if possible, check in with your child to see that they have their Math textbook. Most of them should have a Social Studies textbook and a Science textbook. WE WILL BE TAKING INVENTORY VERY SOON SO WE DON'T HAVE ANY ISSUES COME THE END OF YEAR.
Math
-Students are almost finished with Fractions so there will be a quiz on Fractions this Wednesday, April 20, 2016.
Social Studies
-Students are hard at work with their Japan studies and a major project will be assigned this Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016. A criteria sheet will be posted on the blog for next week.
Science
-A project on Extreme Environments will be assigned next week. Details to follow on next week's blog.
-Just a friendly reminder that next Monday, April 25th is the Pro-d day here at Arbutus.
-Students are also reminded to bring back their report card folder if they are still at home.
Garrett's Breadwinner Diorama Project!
Monday, April 11, 2016
Welcome to our new address. The blog however is virtually the same!
Important information to share with you this week (April 11-15) include:
Math
-Students are working well with their fractions work and I am proud of them for that! Our first little quiz on fractions will take place next week. Details to follow.
Language Arts
-Students have been working on smaller writing assignments lately. Our three latest one include, "Revealing a Theme", "A Recipe for Success" and making their own rubric.
Social Studies
-Students are working well with their Japan group work. Topics covered so far include Money, Clothing, Chores, Housing and School life.
Science
-Our work with Extreme Environments continue with our textbook, Science Probe 6. We will be looking at protection from Extreme Environments and Exploring beneath the Ocean next.
Physical Education
-Students are practicing their badminton skills, taking a fitness run on Wednesday and playing cooperative games when our gym times are outside.
Important Dates to remember
-Monday, April 25 Pro-D
-Wednesday, April 27 School Assembly
-Friday, May 13 Swimming at Gordon Head Pool in the afternoon.
Wanjia, Kate and Millia's Social Studies poster on Japan.
Important information to share with you this week (April 11-15) include:
Math
-Students are working well with their fractions work and I am proud of them for that! Our first little quiz on fractions will take place next week. Details to follow.
Language Arts
-Students have been working on smaller writing assignments lately. Our three latest one include, "Revealing a Theme", "A Recipe for Success" and making their own rubric.
Social Studies
-Students are working well with their Japan group work. Topics covered so far include Money, Clothing, Chores, Housing and School life.
Science
-Our work with Extreme Environments continue with our textbook, Science Probe 6. We will be looking at protection from Extreme Environments and Exploring beneath the Ocean next.
Physical Education
-Students are practicing their badminton skills, taking a fitness run on Wednesday and playing cooperative games when our gym times are outside.
Important Dates to remember
-Monday, April 25 Pro-D
-Wednesday, April 27 School Assembly
-Friday, May 13 Swimming at Gordon Head Pool in the afternoon.
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