Week of June 27-29

I am not sure where this year has gone, but it almost done!!  I have truly enjoyed teaching all of my kids for the year and watching them grow.  I call them my kids as you trust me with such precious cargo for 10 months.  I was looking at pictures over the weekend and I was amazed at how much they have changed since they walked through these doors.  Soon, they will be in Grade 5 and before we all know it, graduating from high school.  (Well, not that quickly, but truly time will fly by!)


I wish you all a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing your child in September!




Thank you for everything you have done this year, without you, I couldn't have been so successful!

This Week's Schedule:
Monday:

• Afternoon at the park - Adam's Ice Arena playground (DQ treats have been delayed as their freezer broke down!)

Tuesday:

• Outdoor swimming at Westminster Pool - please make sure your child has a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat and a snack (the concession will not be available).  The forecast for the day is 29°C. 

Wednesday:

• Grade 5 Farewell Assembly 8:45 a.m.
• Report cards come home
• Early dismissal at 11:45 a.m.

Thursday:

• Last day for staff - done at 3:26 p.m.

Friday:

• Happy Canada Day! 

Week of June 20-24

This is our last full week of school!  I simply refuse to believe that this year is almost at an end.  It just isn't possible! 


Notes:

• Division II students will be swimming next week on Tuesday June 28 at Westminster Pool.  We will be there all afternoon from right after attendance to right before the end of the day.  We would love for any parents to join us!  You can walk over with us, meet us there, swim, not swim, it's up to you!
• Next week we will be taking a walk to the Boys and Girls Club park to spend the afternoon with friends relaxing and celebrating.  See the note coming home.
• Library books are now overdue.  Please make sure they are all returned.

Curriculum:

• Math: We have finished all our units and are now reviewing and playing math games.
• L.A: We are writing letters to the future grade 4's who will be sitting in this room next year.
• Science: Amusement parks are coming along with some very creative and inventive rides.
• Social: We are finishing up learning about Alberta this week until the present day.  Thank you to the students who have shared their pictures and their stories of their (real!) travels around Alberta!
• PE: We continue to learn new track and field events.  Please make sure your child has proper running shoes to avoid injuries.

This Week's Schedule:
Monday:

• Friday Letters due
• Hot lunch
• Energy Day Assembly

Tuesday:

• Kickball at lunch - Team A vs. Team B

Wednesday:

• Kickball at lunch - Team C vs. Team D

Friday:

• Frolicking Friday

Week of June 13-17

We had a visit from the Learning Clicks program today.  Ask your child to show you the booklet they got and what they learned about careers.  The ladies shared some websites with us.  They are:

• learningclicks.alberta.ca
• OCC Info
• Personality Test

Curriculum:

• Math: We are starting the last unit of math for grade 4 - Venn and Carroll diagrams.
• L.A.
• Spelling: We are doing a final assessment of student spelling.
• Writing: Musical chairs writing and "fun" writing
• Science: Our amusement park building has begun.  We will still take any building materials.
• Social: In the history of Alberta, we are learning about how Alberta changed after becoming a province.
• PE: We are doing lots of track and field events.  Please make sure your child has proper gym runners for running (or socks if your child wants to use their indoor shoes and wear flip-flops as outdoor shoes - we don't care!)

This Week's Schedule:
Monday:

• Friday Letters due

Tuesday:

• School Council AGM 6:30 p.m.

Thursday:

• Hot lunch

Friday:

• Frolicking Friday

Week of June 6-10

We had a very exciting week last week with our Early School Day (the kids looked great and we had a great learning experience!), and the Cemetery Tour (where the kids were pleasantly surprised by how interesting and engaging the experience was!).  This week brings some more fun and excitement with our upcoming trip to Fort Macleod. 


Notes:

• THANK YOU!! to Peyton, Mikka and Mr. Nussbaumer for taking their spare time to create the Grade 4 Kickball League.  Games are Mondays and Wednesdays at lunch for students who are participating.
• Patroller training has started.  Ask your child what day they will be staying after school to train.

Curriculum:

• Math: We will be assessing our knowledge of multiplication and division and then we will learn about Venn and Carroll diagrams.
• L.A.
• Writing: We are going to try using Lego to write with!
• Spelling: Lesson 16 continues
• Science: Our final unit, "Building Vehicles and Devices that Move" will begin this week (see the letter that went home last Friday). 
• Social: As we get closer to the present day, we will be learning about homesteads.

This Week's Schedule:
Monday:

• Friday Letters due
• Library books due

Thursday:

• Fort Macleod - we leave promptly at 8:30 so do NOT be late or you will miss the bus!

Friday:

• Frolicking Friday