Welcome to the latest news in 5/6Z!
December 8-12
A few friendly reminders:
Please ensure your child knows your plan should there be an early dismissal.
Homework expectations are that students read for at least 10 minutes per night, study spelling words, and grade 5 practice math facts.
December 10 - our annual free turkey dinner will be served to all students.
December Spirit Days- Thanks to our Leadership students for helping to plan the following spirit days:
Monday, December 15- Cozy PJ Day
Wednesday, December 17 - Holiday Hat/Socks Day
Friday, December 19th - Red/Green/Holiday Cheer Day
December 19th - On the last day of classes, free pizza and ice cream sandwiches will be served to the students.
It is very important that students be on time for school. Having time to get settled, prepares students for their upcoming day. O Canada and announcements are on at 8:25 and we begin our learning day at 8:30. Thank you for cooperation with this.
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Please make sure your child has a water bottle and cutlery. Our school does not supply these items.
You can always reach me at jxparsons@edu.pe.ca or call the school office at 902-368-6950 to leave a message and I will return your call
Learning Goals:
Language Arts: Reading - non-fiction text features, finishing up our read aloud & biography Hana's Suitcase
Completion of our writing - nonfiction, biography- someone "Who Inspires you"
Math Grade 5: multiplication facts (practice daily at home), fractions and decimals
Integrated Curriculum: Seasonal Art/activities
Important Dates:
December 10th -Christmas Dinner
December 12th-Storm Date Christmas Dinner
December 15 - Cozy PJ Day
December 17 - Christmas hat/sock day
December 19th-Last Instructional Day & dress in your favourite holiday colours/cheer
December 22nd-Professional Learning Day - no classes for students
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December 1 - 5
A few friendly reminders:
Please ensure your child knows your plan should there be an early dismissal.
December 10 - our annual free turkey dinner will be served to all students
December Spirit Days- Thanks to our Leadership students for helping to plan the following spirit days:
Monday, December 15- Cozy PJ Day
Wednesday, December 17 - Holiday Hat/Socks Day
Friday, December 19th - Red/Green/Holiday Cheer Day
December 19th - On the last day of classes, free pizza and ice cream sandwiches will be served to the students.
It is very important that students be on time for school. Having time to get settled, prepares students for their upcoming day. O Canada and announcements are on at 8:25 and we begin our learning day at 8:30. Thank you for cooperation with this.
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Please make sure your child has a water bottle and cutlery. Our school does not supply these items.
You can always reach me at jxparsons@edu.pe.ca or call the school office at 902-368-6950 to leave a message and I will return your call
Learning Goals:
Language Arts: Reading - non-fiction text features, read aloud & biography Hana's Suitcase
Writing - nonfiction, biography- someone "Who Inspires you"
Math Grade 5: multiplication facts (practice daily at home), multiplication and division fact strategies, fractions and decimals
Integrated Curriculum : The Human Body, Seasonal Art/activities
Important Dates:
December 4th- Concerts K-3 @ 9:30 am & cozy/PJ day in 5/6Z
December 5th - K-3 Concert Storm Date
December 10th -Christmas Dinner
December 12th-Storm Date Christmas Dinner
December 19th-Last Instructional Day
December 22nd-Professional Learning Day - no classes for students
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November 24 -28
A few friendly reminders:
Please ensure your child knows your plan should there be an early dismissal.
It is the season for winter coats, hats, and mittens. An extra change of socks/pants in kitbags is always a good thing!
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
You can always reach me at jxparsons@edu.pe.ca or call the school office at 902-368-6950 to leave a message and I will return your call
Learning Goals:
Language Arts: Reading - non-fiction text features, read aloud & biography Hana's Suitcase
Writing - nonfiction, biography- someone "Who Inspires you"
Math Grade 5: multiplication facts (practice daily at home), multiplication and division fact strategies
Integrated Curriculum : The Human Body
Important Dates:
Nov. 25-Learning Reports Home
December 4th- Concerts K-3 @ 9:30 am
December 5th - K-3 Concert Storm Date
December 10th -Christmas Dinner
December 12th Storm Date Christmas Dinner
December 19th-Last Instructional Day
December 22nd-Professional Learning Day
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November 12 -21
A few friendly reminders:
Please ensure your child knows your plan should there be an early dismissal.
It is the season for winter coats, hats, and mittens. An extra change of socks/pants in kitbags is always a good thing!
Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! There is not enough time in the morning for all students to fill their reusable bottles. Students should have a water bottle every day and their own cutlery. Please leave sugary drinks for after school.
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Thank you to those who have scheduled a parent-teacher interview. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress.
You can always reach me at jxparsons@edu.pe.ca or call the school office at 902-368-6950 to leave a message and I will return your call
Learning Goals:
Language Arts: Reading - non-fiction text features, read aloud & biography Hana's Suitcase
Writing - nonfiction, biography- someone "Who Inspires you"
Math Grade 5: multiplication facts (practice daily at home), pattern rule and equality, multiplication and division fact strategies, check in of outcomes taught since September
Science/Integrated Curriculum : The Human Body
Important Dates:
Nov. 19 - Makey Makey presentation/workshop in 5/6Z
Nov 21-Parent Teacher Interviews Interviews - No classes
Nov. 25-Learning Reports Home
December 4th- Concerts K-3 @ 9:30 am
December 5th - K-3 Concert Storm Date
December 10th -Christmas Dinner
December 12th Storm Date Christmas Dinner
December 19th-Last Instructional Day
December 22nd-Professional Learning Day
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November 3-7
A few friendly reminders:
Students should leave personal items, like toys, at home. These things are a distraction in the classroom and unfortunately can go missing or get broken.
Please ensure your child knows your plan should there be an early dismissal.
BATTERY BLITZ REMINDER: We are asking students to bring in their used batteries. The collection boxes will be weighed at the end of the month and the class with the most batteries collected in weight will receive a pizza party. Prince Street is competing with 3 other provincial schools and the school with the most battery weight will receive a cash prize!
All students need a set of headphones asap.
Dollar store headphones work well. Please email me if you need help with this.
Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! There is not enough time in the morning for all students to fill their reusable bottles. Students should have a water bottle every day. Please leave sugary drinks for after school.
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Learning Goals:
Language Arts: Reading - self-monitoring, visualization and inferencing reading strategies, making text connections, read aloud Hana's Suitcase, Remembrance Day
Writing - completing personal narrative recount, spelling/word work, using quotation marks
Math Grade 5: multiplication facts (practice daily at home). pattern rule and equality
Science : The Human Body
Important Dates:
-November 5 - Pss Remembrance Day ceremony
- November 6 & 7 - No classes - PEITF Convention
-November 10 - No Classes - PD Day
-November 11 - No Classes - Remembrance Day
-November 13 - Home and School meeting
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)ctober 27 - 31
A few friendly reminders:
Students should leave personal items like toys at home. These things are a distraction in the classroom and unfortunately can go missing or get broken.
The 2026 Stocking Stuffer Coupon Book fundraiser forms have been sent home. The deadline for returning orders with payment is due October 28th & 29th. Booklets will be sent home in early November. Cost of each booklet is $10. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support school activities. Prizes:
First-$50 (cash)
Second-$25 (cash)
Random Draw (ticket given after 3 books sold)-$25 (cash)
BATTERY BLITZ REMINDER: This month we are asking students to bring in their used batteries. The collection boxes will be weighed at the end of the month and the class with the most batteries collected in weight will receive a pizza party. Prince Street is competing with 3 other provincial schools and the school with the most battery weight will receive a cash prize!
All students need a set of headphones asap.
Dollar store headphones work well. Please email me if you need help with this.
Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! There is not enough time in the morning for all students to fill their reusable bottles. Students should have a water bottle every day. Please leave sugary drinks for after school.
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Learning Goals:
Language Arts: Reading - self-monitoring, visualization and inferencing reading strategies, read aloud Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
Writing - personal narrative recount, spelling/word work, using quotation marks
Math Grade 5: multiplication facts (practice daily at home). pattern rule and equality
Science : The Human Body
Important Dates:
October 29th (Wednesday)………Picture retakes
October 31st (Friday)….…Black & Orange Day or costumes with NO masks
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October 20 - 24
A few friendly reminders:
Students should leave personal items like toys at home. These things are a distraction in the classroom and unfortunately can go missing or get broken.
The 2026 Stocking Stuffer Coupon Book fundraiser forms have been sent home. The deadline for returning orders with payment is due October 28th & 29th. Booklets will be sent home in early November. Cost of each booklet is $10. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support school activities. Prizes:
First-$50 (cash)
Second-$25 (cash)
Random Draw (ticket given after 3 books sold)-$25 (cash)
BATTERY BLITZ REMINDER: This month we are asking students to bring in their used batteries. The collection boxes will be weighed at the end of the month and the class with the most batteries collected in weight will receive a pizza party. Prince Street is competing with 3 other provincial schools and the school with the most battery weight will receive a cash prize!
All students need a set of headphones asap.
Dollar store headphones work well. Please email me if you need help with this.
Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! There is not enough time in the morning for all students to fill their reusable bottles. Students should have a water bottle every day. Please leave sugary drinks for after school.
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Learning Goals:
Language Arts: Reading - self-monitoring, visualization and inferencing reading strategies, read aloud Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
Writing - personal narrative recount, spelling/word work, using quotation marks
Math Grade 5: multiplication facts (practice daily at home). pattern rule and equality
Science : The Human Body
Important Dates:
October 29th (Wednesday)………Picture retakes
October 31st (Friday)….…Black & Orange Day or costumes with NO masks
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October 13 - 17
A few friendly reminders:
The 2026 Stocking Stuffer Coupon Book fundraiser forms have been sent home. The deadline for returning orders with payment is due October 28th & 29th. Booklets will be sent home in early November. Cost of each booklet is $10. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support school activities. Prizes:
First-$50 (cash)
Second-$25 (cash)
Random Draw (ticket given after 3 books sold)-$25 (cash)
BATTERY BLITZ REMINDER: This month we are asking students to bring in their used batteries. The collection boxes will be weighed at the end of the month and the class with the most batteries collected in weight will receive a pizza party. Prince Street is competing with 3 other provincial schools and the school with the most battery weight will receive a cash prize!
All students need a set of headphones asap.
Dollar store headphones work well. Please email me if you need help with this.
Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! There is not enough time in the morning for all students to fill their reusable bottles. Students should have a water bottle every day. Please leave sugary drinks for after school.
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Learning Goals:
Language Arts: Reading - self-monitoring, visualization and inferencing reading strategies, read aloud Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
Writing - personal narrative recount, spelling/word work
Math Grade 5: decimal numbers to thousandths, multiplication facts (practice daily at home). pattern rule and equality
Science : The Human Body
Important Dates:
October 10th (Friday)—P.D. Day—No Classes
October 13th (Monday)..Thanksgiving—No Classes
October 15th (Wednesday)……..Gr.6 HPV Vaccinations
October 29th (Wednesday)………Picture retakes
October 31st (Friday)….…Black & Orange Day or costumes with NO masks
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October 6 - 10
A few friendly reminders:
All students need a set of headphones asap.
Dollar store headphones work well. Please email me if you need help with this.
Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! There is not enough time in the morning for all students to fill their reusable bottles. Students should have a water bottle every day. Please leave sugary drinks for after school.
Daily announcements can be found here https://princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Learning Goals:
We will continue to work on classroom routine and expectations.
Language Arts: Reading - self-monitoring, visualization and inferencing reading strategies
writing - punctuation, capitalization, complete sentences, personal narrative recount, spelling/word work
Math Grade 5: decimal numbers to thousandths, multiplication facts (practice daily at home). pattern rule and equality
Science : The Human Body
Important Dates:
October 6 th (Monday)..Cross Country Zone Meet (Rain Date: Tuesday, October 7 th)
October 10th (Friday)—P.D. Day—No Classes
October 13th (Monday)..Thanksgiving—No Classes
October 15th (Wednesday)……..Gr.6 HPV Vaccinations
October 29th (Wednesday)………Picture retakes
October 31st (Friday)….…Black & Orange Day or costumes with NO masks
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September - October 3
Homework expectations are that students read for at least 10 minutes each evening, study spelling words for a weekly test, Grade 5 practice of 2, 3 multiplication facts. Other assignments, and IXL math will be added as the year progresses. Homework is assigned at the beginning of each week. Homework bags should come to school each day and are an important part of our classroom routine.
A few friendly reminders:
All students need a set of headphones asap. Dollar store headphones work well. Please email me if you need help with this.
-Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! There is not enough time in the morning for all students to fill their reusable bottles. Students should have a water bottle every day. Please leave sugary drinks for after school.
https://www.peischoolfood.ca/ to order from the Provincial School Lunch Program
https://www.peischoolfood.ca/ to order milk and Prince Street Lunch orders
You can reach me by email at jxparsons@edu.pe.ca or by calling the main office to leave a message.
Daily school announcements can be found here princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Learning Goals for September:
We will continue to work on classroom routine and expectations.
Language Arts: Reading - self-monitoring strategy and choosing just right books, visualization and inferencing reading strategies
writing - punctuation, capitalization, complete sentences, personal narrative recount, spelling/word work
writers' notebook - introduction
Math Grade 5: addition and subtraction review, multiplication facts, place value and large numbers to 1 000 000 (standard, word, expanded, base 10 form of large numbers), decimal numbers to thousandths
Health: Goal setting, mental health
Social Studies: Truth and Reconciliation activities, Orange Shirt Day
Dates To Remember:
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - No Classes
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September 22-26
Homework expectations are that students read for at least 10 minutes each evening, study spelling words for a weekly test, practice the 2 multiplication facts. Other assignments, and IXL math will be added as the year progresses. Homework is assigned at the beginning of each week. Homework bags should come to school each day and are an important part of our classroom routine.
Friendly reminders:
All students need a set of headphones asap. Dollar store headphones work well. Please email me if you need help with this.
Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! Our classroom is very warm and students should be prepared for this. We have a water bottle filling station but no drinking fountain. If you need help getting a water bottle, please email me or have your child ask. Please leave sugar filled drinks, energy drinks, and soda pop for after school hours.
It is important that students arrive on time for school, having time to get settled prepares them for their upcoming & successful day. Announcements are at 8:25 and we begin our learning day afterwards at 8:30.
If your child is going to be absent, please call the school office at 902-368-6950.
https://www.peischoolfood.ca/ to order from the Provincial School Lunch Program
https://www.peischoolfood.ca/ to order milk and Prince Street Lunch orders
You can reach me by email at jxparsons@edu.pe.ca or by calling the main office to leave a message.
Daily school announcements can be found here princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Learning Goals for September:
We will continue to work on classroom routine and expectations.
Language Arts: Reading - self-monitoring strategy and choosing just right books
writing - punctuation, capitalization, complete sentences, personal narrative recount, spelling/word work
writers' notebook - introduction
Math Grade 5: addition and subtraction review, multiplication facts, place value and large numbers to 1 000 000 (standard, word, expanded, base 10 form of large numbers)
Health: Goal setting, mental health
Dates To Remember:
September 26 - Terry Fox walk
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - No Classes
September 15 - 19
Homework expectations are that students read for at least 10 minutes each evening and study spelling words for a weekly test. Other assignments, math fact review and IXL math will be added as the year progresses. Homework is assigned at the beginning of each week. Homework bags should come to school each day and are an important part of our classroom routine.
Friendly reminders:
All students need a set of headphones asap. Dollar store headphones work well. Please email me if you need help with this.
Please send your child with a filled water bottle every day! Our classroom is very warm and students should be prepared for this. We have a water bottle filling station but no drinking fountain. If you need help getting a water bottle, please email me or have your child ask.
It is important that students arrive on time for school, having time to get settled prepares them for their upcoming & successful day. Announcements are at 8:25 and we begin our learning day afterwards at 8:30.
If your child is going to be absent, please call the school office at 902-368-6950.
https://www.peischoolfood.ca/ to order from the Provincial School Lunch Program
https://www.peischoolfood.ca/ to order milk and Prince Street Lunch orders
You can reach me by email at jxparsons@edu.pe.ca or by calling the main office to leave a message.
Daily school announcements can be found here princestreet.edu.pe.ca/announcements
Learning Goals for September:
We will continue to work on classroom routine and expectations.
Language Arts: Reading - self-monitoring strategy and choosing just right books
writing - punctuation, capitalization, complete sentences, personal narrative recount, spelling/word work
writers' notebook - introduction,
Math Grade 5: addition and subtraction review, multiplication facts, place value and large numbers to 1 000 000 (standard, word, expanded, base 10 form of large numbers)
Health: Goal setting, mental health
Dates To Remember:
September 18 - School Pictures
September 26 - Terry Fox walk
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - No Classes
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Jo-Anne Parsons jxparsons@edu.pe.ca 902-368-6950