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Monday,Sept. 29, 2025: This morning, we read an article that discussed Canada's history with Indigenous Residential Schools and why we have National Day for Truth & Reconciliation in Canada. We prayed for the survivors, families, and communities impacted by residential schools, and for God's grace and healing to help us work toward a better future. After a short running recess, we gathered in the library to listen to Mr. Jensen, one of our grade six teachers who has Métis heritage, as he taught us about the history of Orange Shirt Day. We had music class with Mr. Wiens afterward, then buddy reading in the library after lunch. We also reviewed our French vocab and songs with Mme Lew, and wrote our spelling test at the end of the day. Reminders: Study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), Socials test (Canada's government) next week. Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. No school tomorrow (Sept. 30th) in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Friday, Sept. 26, 2025: We had a fantastic time on our hiking field trip to the Cleveland Dam at Capilano Regional Park! We enjoyed the view of the Capilano reservoir, which provides fresh drinking water to 40% of Greater Vancouver. We also explored the Capilano River Hatchery and learned how it supports the Coho and Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout populations in the river. Reminders: Finish math p. 20-21 #2-6, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), study spelling words (test Mon). Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Wear an orange shirt for Orange Shirt Day on Monday! No school on Tues, Sept. 30th for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2024: We prayed together then learned more about Genesis in Bible class with Mrs. Moodley, and played soccer with Mr. Chan in PE. After recess, we worked on calculating expanded forms in math class and we read the seventh chapter of our novel study. In the afternoon, we started our simple machines unit in science class before music with Mr. Wiens, and French with Mme Lew. Reminders: Finish math p. 20-21 #2-6, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), study spelling words (test Mon). Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Return signed math test. Capilano hiking field trip is tomorrow - bring lunch, a water bottle, and rain gear!
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025: This morning after prayers, we reviewed the type and levels of Canada's government, then we discussed the main taxes in Canada and the services and programs that our taxes provide. After running recess, we learned about the value of place value digits, and we read the sixth chapter of our novel study and worked on the questions. In the afternoon, we started our new art project: self-portraits representing what brings us joy visually. Reminders: Finish math p. 18-19 #6-8, 10, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), study spelling words (test next Mon), novel study ch. 6 questions. Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Return signed math test. Capilano hiking field trip on Friday!
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025: After prayers this morning, we exchanged our books at the school library, then reviewed our French vocab and songs with Mme Lew. After recess, we reviewed our sequences math test and worked on place value. We completed our novel study questions. In the afternoon, we finished our science lesson on distance and mechanical advantages, had music class, and practiced our typing skills. Reminders: Finish math p. 17, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), study spelling words (test next Mon). Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Return signed math test. Capilano hiking field trip on Friday!
Monday, Sept. 22, 2025: We prayed for our classmates, then we enjoyed a Chapel lesson about Jonah with Mr. Rodgers. We wrote our spelling practice quiz before running recess. We learned about place value in math class, then we started our first ukulele class in music with Mr. Wiens. In the afternoon, we joined our grade two buddies in the library, reviewed our French play with Mme Lew, and read the fifth chapter of our novel study at the end of the day. Reminders: Study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), study French numbers one to fifty and read French play (underline unknown words), study spelling words (test next Mon). Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2025: This morning after prayers, we worked on our novel study questions, then we completed a self-reflection survey on our study habits and set goals to build good habits. After running recess, we wrote our math test. In the afternoon, we played soccer in PE class with Mr. Jensen, and watched a Bible story video with Mrs. Moodley. At the end of the day, we reviewed the levels of government and discussed the services (e.g. education and health care) that taxes provide. Reminders: Finish novel study ch. 4 questions, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), study French numbers one to fifty and read French play (underline unknown words), study spelling words (practice quiz Mon). Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Monday.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025: We prayed together then had Bible class with Mrs. Moodley and played soccer in PE with Mr. Chan. After recess, we practiced our multiplication facts and reviewed our math practice test. Then we read the fourth chapter of our novel study and Mrs. Wasik brought us "Turkish Delight" to try, one of the main character's favourite treats. In the afternoon, we took turns measuring the force of gravity with a spring scale in science class. We had music and French classes at the end of the day. Reminders: Math test (sequences) tomorrow, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), study French numbers one to fifty, study spelling words (practice quiz Mon). "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is tonight, beginning at 4:45 pm. Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Monday.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025: We shared our prayer requests this morning then we reviewed Canada's type of government, and the three levels of government (federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal). After running recess, we wrote our math practice test (sequences) and we reviewed our spelling words before working on our chapter 3 novel study questions. In the afternoon, we completed our minimalist nature scenes (art project). Reminders: Finish math practice test (test on Fri), study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), finish novel study chapter 3 questions, study French numbers one to fifty, study spelling words (practice quiz Mon). "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is Thurs., Sept. 18. Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed Monday.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025: This morning, we thanked God for the day then we checked out the new books in the school library before our earthquake drill. We reviewed our French vocab with Mme Lew before recess. Then we reviewed solving problems with T-Tables in math class, and read chapter three of our novel study. In the afternoon, we continued our science definitions for force and machines, had music class with Mr. Wiens, and practiced our typing skills at the end of the day. Reminders: Finish math p. 15-16 #1-5, 7, 9, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), study French numbers one to fifty, study spelling words (practice quiz next Mon). "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is Sept. 18. Please return signed field trip form. Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed next Monday.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025: After prayers and worshipping God in Chapel this morning, we sorted our new spelling words. After running recess, we learned about the multiples of 3 and 9, then we had music class with Mr. Wiens. In the afternoon, we met with our grade two buddies in the library then we had French class with Mme Lew, and we worked on our chapter two novel study questions at the end of the day. Reminders: Finish math p. 14, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), finish ch. 2 novel study questions, study French numbers one to fifty, study spelling words (practice quiz next Mon). "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is Sept. 18. Please return signed field trip form. Music instrument (ukulele and Essentials book) are needed next Monday.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2025: We thanked God for the day then we worked on our reading comprehension questions for chapter one of our novel study. We completed a "study habits" self-reflection afterward. After running recess, we completed a multiplication facts activity, and we worked on multiples (2, 5, 10) in math class. Then we read chapter two of our novel study. In the afternoon, we had PE and Bible class, and we reviewed the kind of government that Canada has at the end of the day. Reminders: Study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), finish ch. 1 novel study questions, "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is Sept. 18. Please return signed field trip form.
Thursday, Sept. 11 2025: This morning, we discussed some current events that came up during morning prayers, and we asked God to help us be the kind of people who bring Jesus' light in response to darkness. We had Bible class with Mr. Rodgers and PE with Mr. Chan. After recess, we solved sequences in math class and finished reading the first chapter of our novel study. In the afternoon, we learned what a scientist does and started our forces and motion unit. We had music and French classes at the end of the day. Reminders: Finish math p. 9-10 #3, 4, 7, p. 11 #4, study multiplication facts (up to 10x10), "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is Sept. 18. Student photo access code notices are being sent home today.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025: We shared our prayer requests and praises this morning, then we reviewed the political spectrum and we discussed what kind of government Canada has (we're a constitutional monarchy, federation, and democracy). After running recess, we had a fire drill, then we learned about T-Tables in math class and read the beginning of our novel study. In the afternoon, we had art class and started our minimalist nature scenes. Reminders: Finish math p. 6-7 #1-5, French crossword due tomorrow, "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is Sept. 18.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025: After thanking God for the day, we wrote a journal entry about our first week of grade five, any challenges, and what our "dream house" would be like. We had French class with Mme Lew, then recess, and we worked on addition and subtraction sequences in math class. We received our new novel study, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," by Christian author CS Lewis, then we had our individuals photos taken. In the afternoon, we discussed why science is important, had music class with Mr. Wiens, and we started our typing lessons on typing.com. Reminders: Finish math p. 2-3 #5, 6, 8, 10, finish journal (due tomorrow), French crossword due Thurs, "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is Sept. 18.
Monday, Sept. 8, 2025: We started our week by praying together, then we worshipped God as a school during Chapel. Mr. Rodgers taught us about Jesus feeding 5000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish! We made cards for our grade two reading buddies, and after running recess, we started our new Jump Math workbook and learned about addition and subtraction sequences. We had our first "All 5s" choir class with Mr. Wiens. In the afternoon, we met our buddy class outside on the playground, had French class with Mme Lew, and wrote our spelling assessment. Reminders: "Picture Day" is tomorrow, Sept 9. "Meet-the-Teacher" BBQ is Sept. 18.
Friday, Sept. 5, 2025: This morning after prayers, we learned about the narrative arc and we discussed the introduction (exposition), climax, and conclusion (resolution) of a story. Afterward, we discussed why we study history and we started our new Social Studies unit about Canadian federal elections and the political spectrum. We learned what a political party is and we learned about the priorities of each main party. After running recess, we wrote our math diagnostic to see what we remember from grade four. In the afternoon, we had PE class with Mr. Chan and Bible class with Mrs. Moodley, then Mrs. Wasik took us to Leaf Park to play with our friends at the end of the day! Reminders: "Picture Day" is Tues, Sept 9.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025: We prayed to begin our day and thanked God for our class. We met our Bible teacher, Mrs. Moodley, then we played tag games with our PE teacher, Mr. Chan. After recess, we worked in small groups to solve a collaborative math activity and we discussed what works well when working as a team. Mrs. Wasik read us a story titled, "You are Special," by Christian author Max Lucado. It reminded us about the importance of placing our value and identity in God, and not in the opinion of others. After lunch, we met our music teacher, Mr. Wiens, and our French teacher, Mme Lew. Reminders: Please return the completed parent survey, "Picture Day" is Tues, Sept 9.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025: We checked our planners this morning, then we played a fun game of "Mrs. Wasik Says" before our summer highlight sharing circle. We organized our school supplies and labeled our binders, then we wrote our summer highlights journal. In the afternoon, we opened our new art supplies and created personal name tags for our desks. Reminders: Please return the completed parent survey and donate a box of tissues to our class, if possible. Thank you!
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: Welcome to grade five! We played some getting-to-know you games, chose our lockers, completed a student questionnaire and enjoyed our first Chapel with Mr. Rodgers. It's going to be a fantastic year! Reminders: Please return the completed parent survey and bring your school supplies tomorrow for our first full day of classes.
August 2025: We are busily preparing for the new school year and I cannot wait to meet all of my new 5W students! The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The school doors open at 8:15 am, and class begins at 8:35 am. Dismissal (for intermediate students) is at 12:15 pm. Students will need their school supplies on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, our first full day. Thank you!
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