Good evening everyone,
Today the students performed in the school Holiday Concert. For those parents who were able to make it, I am sure we all can agree that we each had a big smile on our faces as we watched the students perform so well. I always love watching the students display their talents.
Tomorrow we will be having a pancake breakfast with Mr. Martyn's class. Students have been informed that if they would like to they can bring an additional snack for the class as long as there is enough for everyone to share as well as remaining nut free. (WE DO HAVE STUDENTS WITH NUT ALLERGIES IN THE CLASSROOM).
This will be my last post before the Christmas break. There is no homework over the break.
To all those families who celebrate Christmas, I wish you a Merry Christmas, and to those who spend the holidays in other ways, I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday.
Jonathan
Thursday 20 December 2012
Wednesday 19 December 2012
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Goodevening everyone,
I would like to respectfully request that parents take the time to discuss with students the discussion that we had today as a class regarding the expectations on them as students. We have had some issues with behavior of the class and unfortunately it has been noticed by multiple teachers in the school. Today we discussed how we are a great group of students and how we do not want to have a reputation which is not an accurate reflection of the terrific young men and women that they truly are. Thank you to everyone for your support in this. Our students truly are great, we are just finding that some fine tuning regarding classroom behavio ur has become necessary.
Here is tonight's homework.....
Grade 5 & 6
Math - multiplication table practice
-math page questions 5 and 6
Literacy - Read 30 minutes, Reader's Notebook
-Research person/organization
-Libarary books due back
Have a great night!
Jonathan
I would like to respectfully request that parents take the time to discuss with students the discussion that we had today as a class regarding the expectations on them as students. We have had some issues with behavior of the class and unfortunately it has been noticed by multiple teachers in the school. Today we discussed how we are a great group of students and how we do not want to have a reputation which is not an accurate reflection of the terrific young men and women that they truly are. Thank you to everyone for your support in this. Our students truly are great, we are just finding that some fine tuning regarding classroom behavio ur has become necessary.
Here is tonight's homework.....
Grade 5 & 6
Math - multiplication table practice
-math page questions 5 and 6
Literacy - Read 30 minutes, Reader's Notebook
-Research person/organization
-Libarary books due back
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Due to the dress rehearsals for the Christmas concert, we were not able to complete agendas today. Therefore, there is no homework for tonight except for any late work.
Thank you kindly.
Jonathan
Thank you kindly.
Jonathan
Monday 17 December 2012
Monday December 17, 2012
Goodevening everyone,
Thank you to all who have donated to the food drive. It is greatly appreciated. We have been talking a lot in class about the value in helping others, and how it makes us feel great inside when we do something to brighten someone else's day. I always find it extremely encouraging when I see students take steps to put into practice these values.
Here is tonight's homework....
Grade 5:
Math - students are expected to be practicing their multiplication tables. Tonight they are encouraged to take one number that they have difficulty with and make their best effort to memorize it. They should be practicing their multiplication tables every night.
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and complete Reader's Notebook using as much detail as possible in their work.
-Complete the inference page that was assigned over the weekend. (Unfortunately many students did not complete this homework over the weekend).
-Complete revise and edit activity (Rick Hansen paragraph)
Grade 6:
Social Studies - Leadership questions
Math - Mr. D question
Math - students are expected to be practicing their multiplication tables. Tonight they are encouraged to take one number that they have difficulty with and make their best effort to memorize it. They should be practicing their multiplication tables every night.
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and complete Reader's Notebook using as much detail as possible in their work.
-Complete the inference page that was assigned over the weekend. (Unfortunately many students did not complete this homework over the weekend).
-Complete revise and edit activity (Rick Hansen paragraph)
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Thank you to all who have donated to the food drive. It is greatly appreciated. We have been talking a lot in class about the value in helping others, and how it makes us feel great inside when we do something to brighten someone else's day. I always find it extremely encouraging when I see students take steps to put into practice these values.
Here is tonight's homework....
Grade 5:
Math - students are expected to be practicing their multiplication tables. Tonight they are encouraged to take one number that they have difficulty with and make their best effort to memorize it. They should be practicing their multiplication tables every night.
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and complete Reader's Notebook using as much detail as possible in their work.
-Complete the inference page that was assigned over the weekend. (Unfortunately many students did not complete this homework over the weekend).
-Complete revise and edit activity (Rick Hansen paragraph)
Grade 6:
Social Studies - Leadership questions
Math - Mr. D question
Math - students are expected to be practicing their multiplication tables. Tonight they are encouraged to take one number that they have difficulty with and make their best effort to memorize it. They should be practicing their multiplication tables every night.
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and complete Reader's Notebook using as much detail as possible in their work.
-Complete the inference page that was assigned over the weekend. (Unfortunately many students did not complete this homework over the weekend).
-Complete revise and edit activity (Rick Hansen paragraph)
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Friday 14 December 2012
December 14, 2012
Here is the homework students have been assigned to work on over the weekend.
Grade 5:
Math - It is recommended that students bring a calculator to use here at school. Students are asked to study their multiplication tables over the weekend. We are now studying multiplication and division, and it is imperative that they memorize these.
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and work on Reader's Notebook for at least 10 minutes.....Research a person or organization that helps people
-Any missing assignments/late work that has yet to be submitted
Grade 6
Social Studies - Complete leadership questions
Math - It is recommended that students bring a calculator to use here at school. Students are asked to study their multiplication tables over the weekend. We are now studying multiplication and division, and it is imperative that they memorize these.
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and work on Reader's Notebook for at least 10 minutes.....Research a person or organization that helps people
-Any missing assignments/late work that has yet to be submitted
Have a great weekend everyone!
Jonathan
jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Grade 5:
Math - It is recommended that students bring a calculator to use here at school. Students are asked to study their multiplication tables over the weekend. We are now studying multiplication and division, and it is imperative that they memorize these.
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and work on Reader's Notebook for at least 10 minutes.....Research a person or organization that helps people
-Any missing assignments/late work that has yet to be submitted
Grade 6
Social Studies - Complete leadership questions
Math - It is recommended that students bring a calculator to use here at school. Students are asked to study their multiplication tables over the weekend. We are now studying multiplication and division, and it is imperative that they memorize these.
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and work on Reader's Notebook for at least 10 minutes.....Research a person or organization that helps people
-Any missing assignments/late work that has yet to be submitted
Have a great weekend everyone!
Jonathan
jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Wednesday 12 December 2012
December 12, 2012
Hello everyone,
As I am sure you are well aware, teachers will not be in the schools tomorrow. Board administrators are encouraging parents to keep their children home from school tomorrow (December 13).
Here is the homework students have been assigned to work on.
Grade 5:
Math - Workbook page 51....and UNIT TEST IS ON FRIDAY. Students are to use the pages that they have worked on throughout the unit as well as the review pages in the workbook to prepare for the test.....
It is recommended that students have a calculator at school if they do not already
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and work on Reader's Notebook for at least 10 minutes.....Research a person or organization that helps people
-Any missing assignments/late work that has yet to be submitted
Grade 6
Social Studies - Complete leadership questions
Math - Workbook page 49....and UNIT TEST IS ON FRIDAY. Students are to use the pages that they have worked on throughout the unit as well as the review pages in the workbook to prepare for the test.....
It is recommended that students have a calculator at school if they do not already
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and work on Reader's Notebook for at least 10 minutes.....Research a person or organization that helps people
-Any missing assignments/late work that has yet to be submitted
Have a great night.
Jonathan
jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca
As I am sure you are well aware, teachers will not be in the schools tomorrow. Board administrators are encouraging parents to keep their children home from school tomorrow (December 13).
Here is the homework students have been assigned to work on.
Grade 5:
Math - Workbook page 51....and UNIT TEST IS ON FRIDAY. Students are to use the pages that they have worked on throughout the unit as well as the review pages in the workbook to prepare for the test.....
It is recommended that students have a calculator at school if they do not already
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and work on Reader's Notebook for at least 10 minutes.....Research a person or organization that helps people
-Any missing assignments/late work that has yet to be submitted
Grade 6
Social Studies - Complete leadership questions
Math - Workbook page 49....and UNIT TEST IS ON FRIDAY. Students are to use the pages that they have worked on throughout the unit as well as the review pages in the workbook to prepare for the test.....
It is recommended that students have a calculator at school if they do not already
Literacy - Read 30 minutes and work on Reader's Notebook for at least 10 minutes.....Research a person or organization that helps people
-Any missing assignments/late work that has yet to be submitted
Have a great night.
Jonathan
jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Tuesday 11 December 2012
December 11, 2012
Hi Everyone,
Here is tonight's homework. A little side note...milk orders are due tomorrow if you would like your students to have milk for lunch. Thanks so much.
Grade 5
Math - Data Management Test on Friday. Students should be using the review pages, as well as the other workbook pages that we have covered throughout the unit to study for the test. They can even use their textbooks to find additional practice questions. Students are encouraged to come and see by Wednesday if they have any additional questions.
Science - Human Body Diagram presentations tomorrow
Grade 6
Science - Complete portion of research chart for the animal they were assigned. Don't be afraid to attach an additional page to the chart if you need more room to provide more detailed research.
Math - Data Management Test on Friday. Students should be using the review pages, as well as the other workbook pages that we have covered throughout the unit to study for the test. They can even use their textbooks to find additional practice questions. Students are encouraged to come and see by Wednesday if they have any additional questions.
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Here is tonight's homework. A little side note...milk orders are due tomorrow if you would like your students to have milk for lunch. Thanks so much.
Grade 5
Math - Data Management Test on Friday. Students should be using the review pages, as well as the other workbook pages that we have covered throughout the unit to study for the test. They can even use their textbooks to find additional practice questions. Students are encouraged to come and see by Wednesday if they have any additional questions.
Science - Human Body Diagram presentations tomorrow
Grade 6
Science - Complete portion of research chart for the animal they were assigned. Don't be afraid to attach an additional page to the chart if you need more room to provide more detailed research.
Math - Data Management Test on Friday. Students should be using the review pages, as well as the other workbook pages that we have covered throughout the unit to study for the test. They can even use their textbooks to find additional practice questions. Students are encouraged to come and see by Wednesday if they have any additional questions.
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Monday 10 December 2012
Monday December 10, 2012
Goodevening everyone,
Today we had a really great discussion as a class regarding treating other students with kindness, and being "defenders" of students who are treated poorly. Statistics say that when 3 or more students stand up to bullying that the bullying often stops within 4 seconds. A couple weeks ago was Bullying Awareness Week and so discussions and initiatives such as these are ones which we are putting in place in the classroom to stand up against bullying behaviour and fulfill the pledge that we took as a class, and school, to ensure that bullying does not plague Rick Hansen PS. These initiatives are also a means of promoting positive behaviour and general kindness to others, which in turn creates a classroom atmosphere which is more welcoming and conducive to learning. I would like to encourage all parents to discuss these initiatives with their students as we collectively promote kind behaviour towards all people both at, and away from, school.
Here is the homework for this evening.
Grade 5
Social Studies - Aeropostale assignment and House for Sale assignment due tomorrow.
Math - Data Management Test on Friday. Students should be using the review pages, as well as the other workbook pages that we have covered throughout the unit to study for the test. They can even use their textbooks to find additional practice questions. Students are encouraged to come and see by Wednesday if they have any additional questions.
Science - Human Body Diagram presentations on Wednesday
Grade 6
Science - Complete portion of research chart for the animal they were assigned. Don't be afraid to attach an additional page to the chart if you need more room to provide more detailed research.
Math - Data Management Test on Friday. Students should be using the review pages, as well as the other workbook pages that we have covered throughout the unit to study for the test. They can even use their textbooks to find additional practice questions. Students are encouraged to come and see by Wednesday if they have any additional questions.
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Today we had a really great discussion as a class regarding treating other students with kindness, and being "defenders" of students who are treated poorly. Statistics say that when 3 or more students stand up to bullying that the bullying often stops within 4 seconds. A couple weeks ago was Bullying Awareness Week and so discussions and initiatives such as these are ones which we are putting in place in the classroom to stand up against bullying behaviour and fulfill the pledge that we took as a class, and school, to ensure that bullying does not plague Rick Hansen PS. These initiatives are also a means of promoting positive behaviour and general kindness to others, which in turn creates a classroom atmosphere which is more welcoming and conducive to learning. I would like to encourage all parents to discuss these initiatives with their students as we collectively promote kind behaviour towards all people both at, and away from, school.
Here is the homework for this evening.
Grade 5
Social Studies - Aeropostale assignment and House for Sale assignment due tomorrow.
Math - Data Management Test on Friday. Students should be using the review pages, as well as the other workbook pages that we have covered throughout the unit to study for the test. They can even use their textbooks to find additional practice questions. Students are encouraged to come and see by Wednesday if they have any additional questions.
Science - Human Body Diagram presentations on Wednesday
Grade 6
Science - Complete portion of research chart for the animal they were assigned. Don't be afraid to attach an additional page to the chart if you need more room to provide more detailed research.
Math - Data Management Test on Friday. Students should be using the review pages, as well as the other workbook pages that we have covered throughout the unit to study for the test. They can even use their textbooks to find additional practice questions. Students are encouraged to come and see by Wednesday if they have any additional questions.
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Friday 7 December 2012
Friday December 7, 2012
Goodevening everyone,
Today we had a very informative presentation from a representative from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Your children were afforded the opportunity to learn more about heart health, and the topics discussed could provide some enjoyable conversation with them.
Here is the homework carrying through to the weekend.
Grade 5
Social Studies - Aeropostale assignment and House for Sale assignment due Tuesday.
Art - Supplies for Monday's assignment
Math - complete review pages. Once we work through this review as a class, we will be having a test, probably on Thursday or Friday.
Grade 6
Science - Complete portion of research chart for the animal they were assigned. Don't be afraid to attach an additional page to the chart if you need more room to provide more detailed research.
Art - Supplies for Monday's assignment
Math - complete review pages. Once we work through this review as a class, we will be having a test, probably on Thursday or Friday.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Jonathan
Jonathan
Today we had a very informative presentation from a representative from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Your children were afforded the opportunity to learn more about heart health, and the topics discussed could provide some enjoyable conversation with them.
Here is the homework carrying through to the weekend.
Grade 5
Social Studies - Aeropostale assignment and House for Sale assignment due Tuesday.
Art - Supplies for Monday's assignment
Math - complete review pages. Once we work through this review as a class, we will be having a test, probably on Thursday or Friday.
Grade 6
Science - Complete portion of research chart for the animal they were assigned. Don't be afraid to attach an additional page to the chart if you need more room to provide more detailed research.
Art - Supplies for Monday's assignment
Math - complete review pages. Once we work through this review as a class, we will be having a test, probably on Thursday or Friday.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Jonathan
Jonathan
Wednesday 5 December 2012
December 5, 2012
Hello everyone,
Here is the homework for the evening.
Grade 5
Social Studies - Aeropostale assignment and House for Sale assignment due Tuesday.
Art - Supplies for Monday's assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes, Reader's Notebook for 10 minutes
Grade 6
Science - Complete Animal Tree Diagram
Art - Supplies for Monday's assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes, Reader's Notebook for 10 minutes
We will also be visiting the Book Fair tomorrow. Books are available for purchase tomorrow and Friday.
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Here is the homework for the evening.
Grade 5
Social Studies - Aeropostale assignment and House for Sale assignment due Tuesday.
Art - Supplies for Monday's assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes, Reader's Notebook for 10 minutes
Grade 6
Science - Complete Animal Tree Diagram
Art - Supplies for Monday's assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes, Reader's Notebook for 10 minutes
We will also be visiting the Book Fair tomorrow. Books are available for purchase tomorrow and Friday.
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Tuesday December 4, 2012
Grade 5:
Art - supplies for assignment due Monday
Literacy - Read 30 minutes, Reader's Notebook for 10 minutes, Complete Art Picture assignment, Research "WaterCan" organization (Is it a real organization? How do you know?)
Grade 6:
Science - Good copy of space report due tomorrow. Feel free to email the report to me if you don't have printer at home (jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca)
Art - supplies for assignment due Monday
Literacy - Read 30 minutes, Reader's Notebook for 10 minutes, Complete Art Picture assignment, Research "WaterCan" organization (Is it a real organization? How do you know?)
Have a great night!
Art - supplies for assignment due Monday
Literacy - Read 30 minutes, Reader's Notebook for 10 minutes, Complete Art Picture assignment, Research "WaterCan" organization (Is it a real organization? How do you know?)
Grade 6:
Science - Good copy of space report due tomorrow. Feel free to email the report to me if you don't have printer at home (jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca)
Art - supplies for assignment due Monday
Literacy - Read 30 minutes, Reader's Notebook for 10 minutes, Complete Art Picture assignment, Research "WaterCan" organization (Is it a real organization? How do you know?)
Have a great night!
Friday 30 November 2012
Friday November 30, 2012
Hello all,
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes
Social Studies - Day in the Life assignment due Tuesday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday, Making a Difference poster also due Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Grade 6:
Science - Good copy of Space Report due Wednesday (feel free to email me your report by end of this weekend if you would like more feedback)
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes,
Social Studies - First Nations Research Chart due next Tuesday (lots of good information should be included even if it means adding an extra page)
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday, Making a Difference Poster also due Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes
Social Studies - Day in the Life assignment due Tuesday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday, Making a Difference poster also due Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Grade 6:
Science - Good copy of Space Report due Wednesday (feel free to email me your report by end of this weekend if you would like more feedback)
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes,
Social Studies - First Nations Research Chart due next Tuesday (lots of good information should be included even if it means adding an extra page)
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday, Making a Difference Poster also due Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Thursday 29 November 2012
Thursday November 29, 2012
Hello all,
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Math - pages 24, 25, 27 (workbook)
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text article due tomorrow
Social Studies - Day in the Life assignment due Tuesday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday, Making a Difference poster also due Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Grade 6:
Math - pages 22, 24, 25, 27 (workbook)
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text Article due tomorrow
Social Studies - First Nations Research Chart due next Tuesday (lots of good information should be included even if it means adding an extra page)
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday, Making a Difference Poster also due Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Math - pages 24, 25, 27 (workbook)
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text article due tomorrow
Social Studies - Day in the Life assignment due Tuesday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday, Making a Difference poster also due Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Grade 6:
Math - pages 22, 24, 25, 27 (workbook)
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text Article due tomorrow
Social Studies - First Nations Research Chart due next Tuesday (lots of good information should be included even if it means adding an extra page)
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday, Making a Difference Poster also due Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Wednesday November 28, 2012
Hello all,
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Math - Complete graph question
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text article due Friday
Social Studies - Day in the Life assignment due next Tuesday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Grade 6:
Math - Complete line graph question
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text Article due Friday
Social Studies - First Nations Research Chart due next Tuesday (lots of good information should be included even if it means adding an extra page)
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Math - Complete graph question
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text article due Friday
Social Studies - Day in the Life assignment due next Tuesday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Grade 6:
Math - Complete line graph question
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text Article due Friday
Social Studies - First Nations Research Chart due next Tuesday (lots of good information should be included even if it means adding an extra page)
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Tuesday November, 27, 2012
Hello all,
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Math - Shape plotting assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text article due Friday
Social Studies - Day in the Life assignment due next Tuesday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
-Pizza Forms Due
Grade 6:
Math - Shape plotting assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text Article due Friday
Social Studies - First Nations Research Chart due next Tuesday (lots of good information should be included even if it means adding an extra page)
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
-Pizza forms due
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Math - Shape plotting assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text article due Friday
Social Studies - Day in the Life assignment due next Tuesday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
-Pizza Forms Due
Grade 6:
Math - Shape plotting assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text Article due Friday
Social Studies - First Nations Research Chart due next Tuesday (lots of good information should be included even if it means adding an extra page)
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
-Pizza forms due
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Monday 26 November 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Hello all,
I just wanted to thank everyone again for taking the time to come in for the parent teacher interviews. It was a real pleasure to meet all of you, and despite the short time we had, get to know you on a more personal level. Once again, please know that my door is always open, as communication is always key in ensuring that your child's educational experience is as meaningful as possible.
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Math - Complete "Sneeze" assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text article due Friday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
-Pizza Forms Due
Grade 6:
Math - Complete "Sneeze" assignment, complete question for Mr. D's class
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text Article due Friday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
-Pizza forms due
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
I just wanted to thank everyone again for taking the time to come in for the parent teacher interviews. It was a real pleasure to meet all of you, and despite the short time we had, get to know you on a more personal level. Once again, please know that my door is always open, as communication is always key in ensuring that your child's educational experience is as meaningful as possible.
Tonight's homework is as follows:
Grade 5:
Math - Complete "Sneeze" assignment
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text article due Friday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
-Pizza Forms Due
Grade 6:
Math - Complete "Sneeze" assignment, complete question for Mr. D's class
Literacy - Read 20 minutes and complete reader's notebook for at least 10 minutes, Descriptive Text Article due Friday
Art - Bring materials for assignment on Monday
-Progress Report Envelopes signed and returned.
-Pizza forms due
Even though the homework has been posted on the blog, it is still important for students to accurately complete their agendas as a means of displaying responsibility. I would greatly appreciate parental support at home to check that their child's agenda aligns with that which is found here in the blog. Thanks so much!
Respectfully,
Jonathan
Saturday 17 November 2012
November 17, 2012
Hello parents,
I am really looking forward to meeting with all of you this coming week. Just a friendly reminder for those who have not yet submitted their time request forms to please do so, as the office is working very hard to try and fit in all parents at a time that works best for them.
Students are currently working on data management in math. We have been learning how to create various types of graphs, as well as how to interpret information from them.
In Literacy, we are continuing to work on our descriptive text articles, applying the strategies used to make a creative article so that the one we compose is exciting to read. We have also begun to examine how visuals are used in various texts in order to enhance reader understanding. We have examined how pictures can be used to better explain that which is in a text, identifying times where visuals are the most effective means of conveying information, and how captions are used to better enhance the effectiveness of a visual.
The grade 6's have been working on their science reports on a topic to do with space. They have been encouraged this weekend to conduct more research in order to find a lot more detailed information pertaining to their research questions. A trend that I have been noticing is that many students only provide shallow answers to questions given them, and do not explain in depth. This is a skill that we will be working on as a class this year - providing all the meaningful information that you can find/provide when answering questions/researching topics. The more depth to an answer, the more thorough the answer, and therefore the more effective the answer will be.
Once again, I look forward to meeting you all this coming week!
Jonathan
I am really looking forward to meeting with all of you this coming week. Just a friendly reminder for those who have not yet submitted their time request forms to please do so, as the office is working very hard to try and fit in all parents at a time that works best for them.
Students are currently working on data management in math. We have been learning how to create various types of graphs, as well as how to interpret information from them.
In Literacy, we are continuing to work on our descriptive text articles, applying the strategies used to make a creative article so that the one we compose is exciting to read. We have also begun to examine how visuals are used in various texts in order to enhance reader understanding. We have examined how pictures can be used to better explain that which is in a text, identifying times where visuals are the most effective means of conveying information, and how captions are used to better enhance the effectiveness of a visual.
The grade 6's have been working on their science reports on a topic to do with space. They have been encouraged this weekend to conduct more research in order to find a lot more detailed information pertaining to their research questions. A trend that I have been noticing is that many students only provide shallow answers to questions given them, and do not explain in depth. This is a skill that we will be working on as a class this year - providing all the meaningful information that you can find/provide when answering questions/researching topics. The more depth to an answer, the more thorough the answer, and therefore the more effective the answer will be.
Once again, I look forward to meeting you all this coming week!
Jonathan
Thursday 8 November 2012
November 8, 2012
Today we worked on our "Descriptive Text Articles". Students are writing articles about an animal of their choice which they have researched. The purpose of this assignment was for them to choose an animal to research, divide their research into subtopics and then find meaningful, in-depth information on those subtopics. We have also been working on using language in our writing which is descriptive and allows the reader to easily visualize what is being written about. The students are currently working on typing out the text of their articles, and the next step will be to organize the text in a way which produces an article that is just as interesting to look at as it is to read.
When assisting students in their writing, it is important to encourage them to proofread their work in a meaningful way. It can be very easy for teachers and parents to simply make all of the corrections in students' writing, but it is of greatest benefit to students when we point out errors and lead them to discover the correction themselves. It should be noted however, that if a student is becoming frustrated, then it may be appropriate to provide the correct response. The most common error I see in students is poor grammar (their writing sounds incorrect). A great way to help them with this is to have them read aloud what they have written so that they can hear the mistake themselves and make the correction on the spot. I hope this can be of benefit as you support your children at home :)
I would also like to encourage students to bring a donation tomorrow for our veterans as we recognize Remembrance Day as a school. Students will be provided with poppies, but donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a Remembrance Day assembly at 10:20 tomorrow. Any interested families are more than welcome to attend.
Have a great night!
Jonathan
When assisting students in their writing, it is important to encourage them to proofread their work in a meaningful way. It can be very easy for teachers and parents to simply make all of the corrections in students' writing, but it is of greatest benefit to students when we point out errors and lead them to discover the correction themselves. It should be noted however, that if a student is becoming frustrated, then it may be appropriate to provide the correct response. The most common error I see in students is poor grammar (their writing sounds incorrect). A great way to help them with this is to have them read aloud what they have written so that they can hear the mistake themselves and make the correction on the spot. I hope this can be of benefit as you support your children at home :)
I would also like to encourage students to bring a donation tomorrow for our veterans as we recognize Remembrance Day as a school. Students will be provided with poppies, but donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a Remembrance Day assembly at 10:20 tomorrow. Any interested families are more than welcome to attend.
Have a great night!
Jonathan
Tuesday 6 November 2012
November 6, 2012
Just wanted to give a heads up on some of the assignments that we are working on this week.
Science - Grade 5's have a their "Nutrition Label's" sheet due tomorrow. Grade 6's are to have research for each of their research questions for their report on an individual or concept that has to do with space.
Math - Math tests have been sent home to be signed. Retest is scheduled for Friday, and any students who want to complete the retest are more than welcome to do so in an attempt to raise their mark. Both grades have textbook questions to complete for tomorrow (Gr. 5 p. 60 & 61, Gr. 6 p.68 & 69)
Social Studies - Grade 5's have a sheet on Ancient Greek Agriculture due next Tuesday. Grade 6's have chart to complete on First Nations Peoples due next Tuesday.
Picture forms are due tomorrow for anyone else who would like to order pictures.
Science - Grade 5's have a their "Nutrition Label's" sheet due tomorrow. Grade 6's are to have research for each of their research questions for their report on an individual or concept that has to do with space.
Math - Math tests have been sent home to be signed. Retest is scheduled for Friday, and any students who want to complete the retest are more than welcome to do so in an attempt to raise their mark. Both grades have textbook questions to complete for tomorrow (Gr. 5 p. 60 & 61, Gr. 6 p.68 & 69)
Social Studies - Grade 5's have a sheet on Ancient Greek Agriculture due next Tuesday. Grade 6's have chart to complete on First Nations Peoples due next Tuesday.
Picture forms are due tomorrow for anyone else who would like to order pictures.
Monday 5 November 2012
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to our class blog! It is my hopes that this will be a helpful resource for parents to provide student support at home pertaining to all that we are learning in the classroom. Students work hard while they are here at school, but it is important for parents to be aware of what they are learning so that they can provide the neccessary help at home to ensure that students are as successful as they can be.
I would like to encourage all parents to check the blog whenever you get a chance in your busy schedules. As I will not necessarily make posts every day, it will be a tool that I will use to make sure that parents are aware of important dates and events going on in our classroom. I will also use it as a means of providing insight in regards to specific ways that you can support your student at home.
I am extremely excited to be at Rick Hansen, and am especially thankful for the opportunity to teach your children. The past month has allowed me to get to know each and every one of them better, and I must say that I am truly blessed to be able to have such a wonderful group of students this year.
I look forward to meeting all of you parents as well, and getting to know you, as we together work toward the common goal of supporting your children as they develop into the types of learners that will see them achieve success in the classroom this year, as well as those to come.
It is important to know that my door is always open. If you ever have any questions or concerns please let me know. I can be reached through email at jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca or you can call the school at 905-841-6225, and my extension is 316.
Respectfully,
Jonathan Carr
I would like to encourage all parents to check the blog whenever you get a chance in your busy schedules. As I will not necessarily make posts every day, it will be a tool that I will use to make sure that parents are aware of important dates and events going on in our classroom. I will also use it as a means of providing insight in regards to specific ways that you can support your student at home.
I am extremely excited to be at Rick Hansen, and am especially thankful for the opportunity to teach your children. The past month has allowed me to get to know each and every one of them better, and I must say that I am truly blessed to be able to have such a wonderful group of students this year.
I look forward to meeting all of you parents as well, and getting to know you, as we together work toward the common goal of supporting your children as they develop into the types of learners that will see them achieve success in the classroom this year, as well as those to come.
It is important to know that my door is always open. If you ever have any questions or concerns please let me know. I can be reached through email at jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca or you can call the school at 905-841-6225, and my extension is 316.
Respectfully,
Jonathan Carr
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