Crazy Day

Hi Everyone,
I'm sorry I had to leave so abruptly today, but I'm sure you understand.  I will be away for the rest of the week but I want to say to you and your families have a Merry and Blessed Christmas!  I will be back for a visit on Friday so pass on the message.  Remember to be on your best behaviour and end this year strong!  Have a wonderful break and see you on Friday, for a little bit. 

Wow! It's only Tuesday!

Hi Everyone,

We had a good, not great, day and worked well for the most part.  Remember about what I said about this week.  We have to finish strong!  Don't burn any bridges!  Anyways, homework for tonight:

Grade 5
Math: p. 140 #7,8,10,11 WB p. 45
Social Studies : Current event in Canada and answer Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?
Language: Response to the Play "Danny, King of the Basement"

Grade 6
Math: p. 154 A-E #1-3 WB p. 46
Social Studies : Current event in the world that affects Canada and answer Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?
Language: Response to the Play "Danny, King of the Basement"

Remember to those of you who what a chance to increase their marks, I looking for understanding and comprehension of the Chapters you want to improve on.  So, the Math will be the Chapter Task for the Chapter you want to do better in.  In Social studies, it will the questions I wrote on the back of your test.  All should be in sentence/paragraph form, especially for the social studies.  This is all due on Friday, so get a head start and get some done tonight!

See you all bright and early!

What a walk

Hi everyone,
We had a wonderful play today with such talented actors!  I hope you were paying attention because we will have a discussion about it tomorrow. 
For homework, you will only have the following:  2 stars and a wish for this week if you haven't done it already.  With a signature as well!  And get your test signed and brought back for tomorrow. 
Have a great night and see you all tomorrow!

One more day!

Hi Everyone!

So yesterday and today we had very busy days.  In math, covered perimeter of polygons and irregular shapes.  In language, we had a very succesful lesson on Asking questions.  We are continuing to write our Great Canadian Mail Race letters to the various schools in the Country.  Finally, we are continuing our reflection of our virtue of the month - Charity.  We have been very studious that last few days!  Let's keep up the hard work!

Homework:

Grade 5

Math p. 135 #3, 5, 6 WB p. 44

Language - Grammar sheets

French - presentations next week

Grade 6

Math p. 147 # 3, 6, 7  WB p. 44

Language - Grammar sheets

French - presentations next week. 


Have a great night and try to make it to the Christmas concert tonight!

Monday is done!

Hi Everyone,
I hope that everyone had a nice, restful weekend and is ready to do some work!  Today we had a pretty productive day (minus the chattiness).  But altogether a great day.  We started with math and covered the way we can correctly choose a unit that is appropriate for the measurement.  Then we moved on and had our social studies test on the Government for the Grade 5s and Early Explorers for the Grade 6s.  In the afternoon, we practiced more questioning after reading the short stories in our Nelson texts and we are slowly moving on to Extending understanding questions.  Finally, we worked with our two stars and a wish and created some snow flakes. 
For homework:
Math:
Gr5 - WB p. 41
Gr6 - WB p. 42

Have a great night and check out symbaloo if you have a chance.
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Chatty, Chatty, Chatty!

Hi Everyone,
Did you have a look at the title?  Does that sound like a great description of our class today?  I think so.  Let's ensure that we are more on the ball tomorrow. 
Today, we had our math test on Chapter 1, learned about and practiced proceedural writing in the passive voice, and got our science tests back.  No homework tonight, so use this time to study for our upcoming social studies class.  I'm really happy about how excited you are to get good grades.   Let's use the free time to ensure we get the grades we want. 
Finally, don't forget to bring in a toy for our toy drive!  See you tomorrow!

Follow me!

Hi Everyone!
Today was a crazy day!  I don't know if there was something in the air, but you all had too much energy.  Let's come back more focused and prepared tomorrow. 
For homework, all of you should be studying for the math test tomorrow.  For those of you who haven't completed the social studies questions, please do so for tomorrow.  That's all for now!  Have a great night.

Coke + Teeth = Yucky!

Hi Class,

I’m very proud of the week that you have had and the effort that you have put in this week.  Let’s continue this until the end of the year.  But obviously, we’ll be getting better each day. 

Today we covered many things.  In math we continued patterning.  The Grade 5’s practiced patterning with 3D shapes while the grade 6’s worked on equal equations.  Also, we used spreadsheets to enforce what we learned yesterday.  In Social Studies we learned how to make a study guide to help us to focus our studying.  Finally, in Language, we continued with inferential questions.  Remember: Sucksnosocks and the Toy drive!

Grade 5 Homework

Language: p. 21-26 read and make 5 literal questions and 5 inferential question

Math: p. 12-13 All and WB p. 4

Social Studies: study guide for p. 1-50

Science: Study Human Body Systems QUIZ TOMORROW

French: pouvoir drawing

Grade 6 Homework

Language: p. 20-26 read and make 10 inferential question

Math: p. 24-25 #4,5,7,8,9 and WB p. 7

Social Studies p. study guide for p. 138-168

Science: Study Animal Kingdoms and Classifications QUIZ TOMORROW

French: pouvoir drawing

Check out this site if you have a chance!

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Math games

Half way there!

Hi Everyone,

I’m very proud of the way that you worked today!  However, I would have like for you all to be a little more attentive to the music for our art project in the afternoon.  But all in all, you were a great class.

In math, we covered patterning using spreadsheets, specifically Microsoft Excel.  We will get a chance to work on this program in pairs tomorrow.  In Art, we continued to learn about the works of Kandinsky and to be able to translate emotion into lines, shapes and colours.  Finally, we talked briefly about advent and our new Virtue of the Month: Charity.  We’ll discuss this in more detail tomorrow.  Let’s keep up the good work and let’s work on being able to work independently.

Homework:

Grade 5:  

Social Studies:  Questions on Local Government due tomorrow

Math: p. 14 #3,5 and WB p. 5

Religion: p. 66-67

Science Test Friday

Grade 6:

Social Studies:  Questions on Jacques Cartier due tomorrow

Math: p WB p. 5

Religion: p. 37-38 (Question on the middle of the page)

                p. 74-79

Science Test Friday

Have a great night!

Gloomy Day!

Hello everyone,

Today was rainy and kind of gloomy, and unfortunately we were forced to stay inside all day. Nevertheless, as the productive and fun class we are, we found ways to make the day an enjoyable one. In the morning, we started with a math review session, followed by our math quiz. I was proud of the answers I saw walking around, while both grades were writing their tests. However, I still encourage many of you to ask questions during class time, especially when you feel you need the extra help. Asking for help is for you, and it will be important in helping you to move forward in becoming a successful academic student.

In looking back at some of the other activities that we participated in throughout the day, the grade 5s and 6s had music and then French class. Afterwards, both grades participated in language arts class and keyed in on the concept of “inferencing questions”. We were privileged to watch a clip of the movie “Pursuit of happiness” and read the book “Fly Away Home” by Eve Bunting, and in doing so we were able to associate the concept of “inferencing questions” with the movie and book. Lastly, we worked on our journals and writing skills, and I would like to encourage you all to keep up with the good writing skills I have observed. All in all, stay safe and I will see you all tomorrow.

Grade 5 Homework

Language: Grammar H.O. – Verbs & Adverbs

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: no homework

Social Studies p. 40-50 (questions due Thursday)

Science: Study Human Body Systems QUIZ ON FRIDAY

French: no homework

Journal:  Two stars and a Wish

Grade 6 Homework

Language: Grammar H.O. – Verbs & Adverbs

*: no homework

Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math Social Studies p. 158-168 (questions due Thursday)

Science: Caroleus Linneus H.O. QUIZ ON FRIDAY

French: no homework

Journal:  Two stars and a Wish

Check out this site if you have a chance!

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Happy Monday!

Hello class,

It is the start of a new week, and there is a lot of new learning material to look forward to. For the most part, our class is doing a good job of listening and trying to understand the new learning topics being presented. Keep up the good work.

In looking back at how we started of today, math was the first subject that we focused in on. For math, both grade 5s and 6s, looked at solving problems using explicit pattern rules and expression formulas. After our math lesson, we then moved into reviewing our science material in preparation for the tests for both grades tomorrow. Specifically, the grade 5s had reviews on several systems of the human body including the: kidneys, liver, respiratory, circulatory, and the digestive system. For the grade 6s science review, we spent a large portion of our time on “classifications”. In the afternoon, our lesson plans included grammar and learning the importance of "verbs" and “adverbs” and its function in writing sentences. In sum, a lot of material was covered and learned today, and I encourage everyone to try to spend at least 1 hour reviewing your in class work, at home. Please remember to study for you math quiz tomorrow. In addition, please remember that tomorrow is a special day for our class to show our visitors how we try on a day-to-day basis to “lead by example”. Have a good day and I will see everyone tomorrow.

Grade 5 Homework

Language: Grammar H.O. – Verbs & Adverbs

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: Mid chapter review QUIZ ON TOMMOROW

Social Studies p. 40-50 (questions due Thursday)

Science: Study Human Body Systems QUIZ ON FRIDAY

French: no homework

Journal:  Two stars and a Wish

Grade 6 Homework

Language: Grammar H.O. – Verbs & Adverbs

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: Mid chapter review QUIZ ON TOMMOROW

Social Studies p. 158-168 (questions due Thursday)

Science: Caroleus Linneus H.O. QUIZ ON FRIDAY

French: Nov. 28^th QUIZ #1 corrections due

Journal:  Two stars and a Wish

Check out this site if you have a chance!

http://www.qwiki.com/

It's Friday, Friday...

Hello grade 5s and grade 6s,

We have made it to the end of the week. A lot of material has been covered, and I know that I have challenged all of you to do your best in learning and retaining this information. You are all doing a great job, so keep up this good work and continue to ask questions.

Looking back at the material covered today, we started off with a math activity that helped to review this week’s math concepts. We spent considerable time learning about explicit pattern rules, expressions, variables, and so on. I encourage the class to review the chapters covered over the weekend, and generate any questions you have for next week when we return. In addition to math, some of the other material learned to today included the human anatomy (ie. the circulatory system and respiratory system) for the grade 5s, and learning about Caroleus Linneus for the grade 6s. Lastly, the grade 5s and grade 6s participated in gym, and upon returning to class, we continued with our 2 stars and a wish project. Altogether, we have been successful in our learning, but I need you all to believe that true success will begin within each and every one of you. See you all next week.

Grade 5 Homework

Language: Scientific method tooth

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: p. 9 #4-6 WB. p. 3 QUIZ ON TUESDAY

Social Studies p. 40-50 (questions due Thursday)

Science: Study Human Body Systems QUIZ ON FRIDAY

French: Nov. 28^th QUIZ #1 corrections due

Journal:  Two stars and a Wish

Grade 6 Homework

Language: Scientific method tooth

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: p. 23 #3-5 WB p. 6 QUIZ ON TUESDAY

Social Studies p. 158-168 (questions due Thursday)

Science: Caroleus Linneus H.O. QUIZ ON FRIDAY

French: Nov. 28^th QUIZ #1 corrections due

Journal:  Two stars and a Wish

Check out this site if you have a chance!

http://www.qwiki.com/

Initiative!!!

Hello everyone,

We are slowly approaching the weekend, so I would like for you all to keep up with the good work. Classroom participation amongst both grade 5 and grade 6 students have dramatically increased, and I am proud of that fact. Today we started of the day with math and reviewing “variables and expressions”. Most of our grade 5 and 6 students seem to understanding the unit well, for those students requiring extra help, please ask for assistance while you are at school. Always remember that I am here to help all of you excel in your learning.

As the day progressed, some of the other material that we learned included reviewing the governmental system for grade 5s and learning about Jacques Cartier for grade 6s. We spent a little bit of time covering “inferential questioning”, and I have observed improvements in your understanding of this section. Altogether, keep up the good work and remember to lead by example. .

Grade 5 Homework

Language: Scientific method tooth

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: p. 7 # 4-6

Social Studies p. 40-50

Science: Liver and Kidney handouts

French: Nov. 24^th-25^th – dialogue and groupes

Grade 6 Homework

Language: Scientific method tooth

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: p. 15-16 #4,5,68 WB p. 4

Social Studies p. 158-168

Science: Vertebrate and camouflage worksheets

French:

Check out this site if you have a chance!

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Variables, Expressions, and Scientific Method

Hey Class,

Once again I would like to thank you all for a very productive day. We started of today’s learning with math and generating a better understanding for two math concepts called “variables and expressions”. For the most part, both grade 5s and 6s demonstrated good understanding for the material, but I encourage students to continue practicing these forms of questions at home. As the day progressed, we moved on to our science segment and learning the important of research, using a tool known as the “scientific method”. Lastly, we worked on our arts segment, which included drawing lines, shapes, and colors in relations to emotions created by listening to different forms of music. All in all, a lot of learning was achieved and I encourage our class to keep up the good work. Please continue to lead by example and be active participants your learning. See you all tomorrow.

Grade 5 Homework

Language: Scientific method tooth

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: Handouts # 3-5

Social Studies p. 40-50

Science: Liver and Kidney handouts

French: Nov. 24^th-25^th – dialogue and groupes

Grade 6 Homework

Language: Scientific method tooth

*Inferencing questions handout A-F

Math: p. 13 #1-3  WB p.3

Social Studies p. 158-168

Science: Vertebrate and camouflage worksheets

French: Nov. 24^th -25^th – presentations orales

Happy Parent Teacher Interviews!

Hello Class,

I am proud of how today went. Together we went over a lot of learning material and I hope that if anyone has questions they continue to ask for support from their peers and teachers. We started the day off by having the grade 6s reflect on their camping trip to Claremont. Afterwards, both the grade 5s and 6s introduced patterning using manipulatives and pattern rules to solve problems. Later on, we listened to two songs by artist Mike Tompkins, and then discussed possible song choices for our upcoming spring concert. In the afternoon, the class reviewed social studies homework and practiced several grammar exercises (ie. nouns, pronouns and adjectives). Altogether, today was a fun filled day full of learning, and I want to encourage our grade 5 and 6s to continue their successful journey in learning by participating in all of what we do.

For homework:

Grade 5s

Language: 2 Stars and a wish

Math: p. 2-3 A-E #1-4

Social Studies: Read p. 40-50

Science: No homework

French Nov. 24-25 dialogue on groups

Grade 6s

Language: 2 Stars and a wish

Math: p. 2-3 A-G #1-4

Social Studies: Read p. 158-168

Science: No homework

French: Nov,. 21-24pPresentation orales

We will Remember!

Hi Everyone,
For tomorrow, the Grade 5's will have a Math Test on Chapter 4.  I hope you all used al the class time I gave you wisely.  Grade 6s - make sure that you have your questions ready about Claremont for tomorrow.  The Social Studies notes and questions will be due next week Thursday.  Thave a great night!

Blog for

Hello Everyone,

       I would like to thank today's class once again, on a having a very productive day filled with learning. Today we functioned well in our new mini groups. As a class we have created  a point system to award effective group members, and I do believe we have found a week to make our system work. Both our grade 5 and 6 students are learning and appreciating the benefits of good effective team building, and I would like to thank the class again for doing a great job.
       Today we start started off our class with the grade 5's working on subtraction problems using decimals and our "base block system" to solve these questions. At this time, our grade 6 students had the oppertunity to complete the mid chapter review for math, while some of our grade 6 students wrote their final test for our math section. As the day progressed, we participated in self reflection exercises, and had the grade 5s create logos for their inclass mini teams, while the grade 6's worked on "wood work" art that showed reflection of themselves. In the afternoon, we worked on grammer and discussed the usage of "nouns" and "adjectives". In addtion, we spent time visiting the library, working on our rememerance day project, and discussing our upcoming trip to clairmont. Altogether, a lot was learned over the course of the day. Keep up the good work class, and continue to lead by example!

Homework for the grade 5s
Language: No Homework
Math: Text pg.115 #4-6, 8
WB pg. 39
SS: No Homework
Science: No Homework
French: Quiz grade 5+6 Nov 17

Homework for the grade 6s
Language: No Homework
Math: Chapter Task p. 100
SS: No Homework
Science: No Homework
French: Project on Friday

Beautiful Day!

Hi Everyone,
Remember that their is a quiz coming up for both grades on the social studies pages we have discussed.  Use the questions we all came up with to help you study for the quiz.
Homework

Math:
Grade 6 - p. 92 #4,5 WB p. 29

Social Studies
Quiz on Friday!!!
Have a wonderful night!

Internet Safety!!!

Hi Everyone,
Today we had Officer Hope from the Toronto Police Service here to talk about the issue of internet safety and how important it is for you to be safe on line.  I took the opportunity to talk to you, in detail, about some of the things you can do to protect yourself.  Please try and talk to your parents about this tonight and do some of the privacy precautions as well.
Also, we covered the Mid-chapter review in Math for the Grade 5s.  Remember there is a short quiz tomorrow.  For the Grade 6's, we covered Changing the Scale on a Graph. 
For writing, we went over the paragraph that you wrote and some corrections you can make. 

For homework:

Math:
Grade 5 - p. 104 - All and study for tomorrow's quiz.

Grade 6 - p. 87 A-D and WB p. 27

Social Studies:
Grade 5 - notes for p. 20-29
Grade 6 - notes for p. 140-151
Short Quiz for Friday.

Notes:

Bring home and review the book order (due Nov 18th) and the picture order forms (due Nov 11th).

Have a wonderful evening!

Happy Halloween!

Hi Everyone,
I hope that everyone took advantage of the FIFI time at the end of the day to get all their work done.  If you didn't, here is what you need to complete:

Math:
Grade 5 - CW p. 103#3-6, WB p. 34
Grade 6 - CW p. 86 A-F, WB p. 26

Language:
Grade 5 - Nelson Literacy "Outside the Gates" answer the questions throughout the text.
Grade 6 - Nelson Literacy "A Boy and a Mountain"  read part II

Art/Religion:
Finish the Acrostic Poem for tomorrow if you haven't done so already.

Social Studies:
Notes that were assigned on Friday should be completed by Friday, November 4th. 

Have a great night and be safe while trick or treating!

Half Way There

Hi Everyone,
We had a busy day with a math quiz for the Grade 6s, learning about the different types of questions we ask when reading, exploring peace, and Mental Math for the Grade 5s.  We have covered a lot today, but tomorrow will be more independant work.  Grade 5s don't forget to do your math workbook, page 31.  Have a great night!

Into the Swing of Things

Hi Everyone,
I was very happy with how we welcomed our guest into the community.  Let's make him feel a part of the community as the year goes on.  For the Grade 5s we covered the begining of Addition and Subtraction in math, we introduced Questioning in Reading, and learned notetaking in Social Studies.  The Grade 6s covered all of the above as well as the midchapter review for Data Managment.  Please finish any work that was not completed in class.  Thanks and see you tomorrow!

First Day!

Hello Everyone,
I had a wonderful day getting to know all of you.  I'm very excited to spending the rest of the year together as a community.  Please remember to read the assessment form with your parents and bring the bottom portion back tomorrow after it has been signed.  Also, if you have any Dance-a-Thon money, remember to bring that in as well.  I hope you all have a great evening.  See you all bright and early tomorrow. 
Mr. Choe