May 31st - June 4th
May 31st - June 4th
Mindful Monsters
Mindful Monsters
This week during our Mindful Monsters presentation, Mrs. Angela focused on what it feels like to be the "new kid" at school. She began the discussion by showing the Mind Yeti video called The New Kid: Listen. We then discussed how a new student would feel when we are kind to them and how it makes us feel to be kind. Mrs. Angela challenged the students to make an effort to specifically be kind to someone that day.
This week during our Mindful Monsters presentation, Mrs. Angela focused on what it feels like to be the "new kid" at school. She began the discussion by showing the Mind Yeti video called The New Kid: Listen. We then discussed how a new student would feel when we are kind to them and how it makes us feel to be kind. Mrs. Angela challenged the students to make an effort to specifically be kind to someone that day.
We also listened to Moody Cow by Kerry Lee MacLean and discussed how important it is to calm your mind. This was a review of the parts of the brain, specifically the guard dog, and learning how important it is to find out what works to calm our mind.
We also listened to Moody Cow by Kerry Lee MacLean and discussed how important it is to calm your mind. This was a review of the parts of the brain, specifically the guard dog, and learning how important it is to find out what works to calm our mind.
Plant Walk
Plant Walk
As part of our "Plant Growth and Changes" unit in Science, the grade 4's headed outside for an outdoor exploration. We observed the different characteristics of plants based on their flowers, stems and leaves. We also looked at the diversity of plants growing in Centennial Park and along River Drive. The students really enjoyed this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather and learn about the plants in our community.
As part of our "Plant Growth and Changes" unit in Science, the grade 4's headed outside for an outdoor exploration. We observed the different characteristics of plants based on their flowers, stems and leaves. We also looked at the diversity of plants growing in Centennial Park and along River Drive. The students really enjoyed this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather and learn about the plants in our community.
RMS Transition Activity
RMS Transition Activity
Kahoot with Ms. Iversen
Kahoot with Ms. Iversen
On Friday we joined a Google Meet with another RMS Grade 5 teacher.
On Friday we joined a Google Meet with another RMS Grade 5 teacher.
The students enjoyed meeting Ms. Iverson and playing her Kahoot to learn more about the Grade 5 teachers at RMS.
The students enjoyed meeting Ms. Iverson and playing her Kahoot to learn more about the Grade 5 teachers at RMS.
Language Arts
Language Arts
KidBlog
KidBlog
This week we completed:
This week we completed:
Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Talk About it Tuesday - World Reef Awareness Day
Talk About it Tuesday - World Reef Awareness Day
WeSearch Wednesday - Cotton
WeSearch Wednesday - Cotton
Text Talk Thursday - Prickly Plants: Stuck!
Text Talk Thursday - Prickly Plants: Stuck!
Find it Friday - Free Write Friday
Find it Friday - Free Write Friday
Please check out our class blog to see your child's writing.
Please check out our class blog to see your child's writing.
Word Work
Word Work
This week the students reviewed the following suffixes: sion, tion.
This week the students reviewed the following suffixes: sion, tion.
You can view your child's work on Google Classroom.
You can view your child's work on Google Classroom.
Math
Math
XtraMath Daily Practice
XtraMath Daily Practice
XtraMath is our daily math fact practice. The students should be on the division level at this point.
XtraMath is our daily math fact practice. The students should be on the division level at this point.
If your child is still on addition or subtraction, please have them practice these facts nightly.
If your child is still on addition or subtraction, please have them practice these facts nightly.
Mathletics
Mathletics
Mathletics is a comprehensive online learning tool with lessons and activities specifically aligned to the Alberta math curriculum. Your child has been assigned activities that align to the lessons taught in class. Please have your child spend some time at home to complete these activities.
Mathletics is a comprehensive online learning tool with lessons and activities specifically aligned to the Alberta math curriculum. Your child has been assigned activities that align to the lessons taught in class. Please have your child spend some time at home to complete these activities.
Jump Math
Jump Math
This week we continued working through our Measurement unit. The following outcomes were covered:
This week we continued working through our Measurement unit. The following outcomes were covered:
- Area in Square Centimetres
- Area of Rectangles
- Exploring Area
We also completed our assessment on Area.
We also completed our assessment on Area.
The students enjoyed playing Blooket to practice measuring area.
The students enjoyed playing Blooket to practice measuring area.
Science
Science
We continued our study of Plant Growth and Changes and coverered the following topics.
Adapting Plants
Dangerous Plant Adaptations
Hobbies and Jobs Involving Plants
The studens reviewed what they have learned so far throughout the unit by playing a couple rounds of Blooket!
P.E.
P.E.
This week in PE, we took advantage of the beautiful weather and played games outside. We practiced mindfulness (sit spots, 5 senses check-in), played sidewalk chalk games, had relay races, completed a class sprint, long jump practice and played javelin with our class pool noodles.
This week in PE, we took advantage of the beautiful weather and played games outside. We practiced mindfulness (sit spots, 5 senses check-in), played sidewalk chalk games, had relay races, completed a class sprint, long jump practice and played javelin with our class pool noodles.
Art
Art
For Art this week, we created Summer Sunsets. We reviewed the different types of lines and talked about symmetry. We explored the colour wheel and the separation of colours into warm and cool shades. Using oil pastels, the students chose appropriate shades according to the colour wheel to complete their Summer Sunset project.
For Art this week, we created Summer Sunsets. We reviewed the different types of lines and talked about symmetry. We explored the colour wheel and the separation of colours into warm and cool shades. Using oil pastels, the students chose appropriate shades according to the colour wheel to complete their Summer Sunset project.
Rad Raptor
Rad Raptor
Celebrating our Rad Raptors.
