Grade 5 Website
This Week's NewsTHANK YOU! Thank you very much to all the Room 213 students and their families for a successful 2008-2009 school year. I enjoyed teaching the Grade 5 class and I hope that the students learned a lot, while having fun! I wish you all a safe and restful summer. See you in September. Take a look at the updated photos in our Photo Gallery. Events include... Ancient Civilizations Museum Exhibit Project, The Grade 5 Talent Show, Super Swim, Water Polo, Triathlon, Tennis, and The ROM.    We have started our Novel Study on, "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson. This is a true story of one man's mission to promote peace, one school at a time. Greg Mortenson is the founder of the "Pennies for Peace" campaign that helps raise money to build schools. The Grade 5 students will be reading the novel together, answering questions about the book, and practicing Literature Circle Roles. Please visit the website for more information: www.threecupsoftea.com Congratulations Mr. Sternberg on the birth of your son, Johann Murray Eisenhauer Sternberg on Tuesday, March 31st.  March Award Winners - "Citizenship". - Maegan - Max - Sarah R. - Imran CONGRATULATIONS! Click here to search the Library Catelogue
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| Fencing for Kids!Fencing for Kids!  My Fencing Club is the only Toronto-based fencing club focused on youth, 6-15 years old. We bring the ancient art of dueling to the modern day world. Fencing is a pursuit that challenges your body and your mind in ways that no other sport can. Plus, kids will get a cool history lesson (who hasn't dreamt about being a Musketeer?) Are you ready to give it a try? Please visit www.myfencing.ca Located at 1443 Bathurst St. (and St. Clair). Or contact Katya (Liza's Mom) by phone (416) 357-8784 or e-mail katya@myfencing.ca Teacher's Message Our new fundraising campaign! Please help the students in Grade 5, and across the school, raise money for this global cause. More information will be given in class. Pennies for Peace educates children about the world beyond their experience and shows them that they can make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time. Our best hope for a peaceful and prosperous world lies in the education of all the world’s children. Through cross-cultural understanding and a solution-oriented approach, Pennies for Peace encourages children, ultimately our future leaders, to be active participants in the creation of global peace. What is the Power of a Penny?The penny, 1% of a dollar, is symbolic of the '1% of Gross Domestic Product' goal set by the United Nations. The goal was for wealthy countries to give foreign aid to impoverished nations each year. Pennies for Peace teaches children the rewards of sharing and working together to bring hope and educational opportunities to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A penny in Canada is virtually worthless, but in Pakistan and Afghanistan a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy. The mission of Central Asia Institute (CAI) focuses on community-based education, especially for girls. A 5th grade education for girls improves not only the basic indices of health for her and her family, she will also spread the value of education within her community. Literacy, for both boys and girls, provides better economic opportunities in the future. Dear Parents, Thank you for your feedback and constructive comments about our classroom website. I have made some updates by adding a Calendar, a class Schedule, and information on the Grade 5 Ontario Curriculum. Sincerely, Ms. Ling WelcomeWelcome to our classrom website. Here you will find updated information about what's happening in Room 213.
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