Tuesday April 30, 2013

Thank you to all those parents who attended our Pride Assembly today.  The students did a fantastic job.  As part of our assembly, there was a presentation by the "Redbirds Lacrosse" organization.  It was a very informative presentation, and I could tell that many students seemed interested as pursuing lacrosse as an extra-curricular activity.  If anyone is interested in learning more, please let me know, or you can search the Redbirds Lacrosse organization via the web.

Please find tonight's homework below.


Grade 5

Social Studies - Complete question #4 on Lieutenant Governor page (due tomorrow)

Math- Review pages 115-116 (due tomorrow)

Math - Test Friday

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook (due tomorrow)

Health - plan your product packaging (due Friday)

Friday Folders (due)

Forms sent home signed and completed



Grade 6


Math- Review pages 114-115 (due tomorrow)

Math - Test Friday

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook

Health - plan your product packaging (due Friday)

Forms sent home signed and completed.




Have a great night.


Jonathan Carr

Monday April 29, 2013

Good evening everyone,

This is just another invite to any parents who would like to attend the assembly we are hosting tomorrow at 11:45am in the gym.

As well, all parents are kindly asked to take a look at the forms that went home today.  Students are asked to bring the completed forms back signed by a parent.  Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

Please find tonight's homework below.

Grade 5

Math- Review pages 115-116 (due Wednesday)

Math - Test Friday

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook (due tomorrow)

Health - plan your product packaging (due Friday)

Friday Folders (due)

Forms sent home signed and completed



Grade 6

Social Studies - Claiming New Lands Presentation (due tomorrow - will present tomorrow)


Math- Review pages 114-115 (due Wednesday)

Math - Test Friday
Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook

Health - plan your product packaging (due Friday)

Forms sent home signed and completed.




Have a great night.


Jonathan Carr

Friday April 26, 2013

Good evening everyone,

On Tuesday at 11:45 our class, along with Mr. Martyn's class, will be hosting this month's Pride Assembly.  It will be held in the gym, and we would love to welcome any and all parents who are interested in attending.

For any students who still have not returned their Friday Folder from last week, they are asked to please do so right away.  Thank you :)

Please find this weekend's homework below. 


Grade 5

Math - photocopied page on percentages.

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook (due tomorrow)

Health - plan your product packaging (due Friday)

Friday Folders (due)




Grade 6

Social Studies - Claiming New Lands Presentation (due Tuesday)

Math - workbook page 111

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook

Health - plan your product packaging (due Friday)

Have a great weekend!  Hoping the weather is as good as they are calling for it to be! :)

Jonathan Carr

Thursday April 25, 2013

Please find tonight's homework below.  


Grade 5

Math - Complete double sided sheet (due tomorrow)

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook (due tomorrow)

Friday Folders (due)




Grade 6

Social Studies - Claiming New Lands Presentation (due Tuesday)

Math - Complete double sided sheet (due tomorrow)

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook

Friday Folders (due)



Have a great evening!

Jonathan Carr

Wednesday April 24, 2013

Good evening,

Please find tonight's homework below.  

Grade 5

Math - Take the sheet that was provided in class and TRY to fill out ONLY 3 blank rows.  This will involve creating your own fraction, decimal, ratio or percent to start with.  Do not worry if you have trouble, I just want to see what you know at the start of class tomorrow :)  (due tomorrow)

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook (due tomorrow)

Friday Folders (due)




Grade 6

Math - Take the sheet that was provided in class and TRY to fill out ONLY 3 blank rows.  This will involve creating your own fraction, decimal, ratio or percent to start with.  Do not worry if you have trouble, I just want to see what you know at the start of class tomorrow :)  (due tomorrow)

Science - Asian Carp presentation (due tomorrow)

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Read 30 minutes & Reader's Notebook

Friday Folders (due)



Have a great evening!

Jonathan Carr

Tuesday April 23, 2013

Grade 5

Math - page 365 #3-6 (due tomorrow)

Literacy - complete summary (due tomorrow)

Science - Forces sheet (due tomorrow)

Social Studies - Municipal Government chart (due tomorrow)

Read 30 minutes

Friday Folders (due)




Grade 6

Science - Asian Carp presentation (due Thursday - * new due date)

Math - p. 365 #3-6 (textbook)

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Literacy - complete summary (due tomorrow)

Read 30 minutes

Friday Folders (due)



Have a great evening!

Jonathan Carr

Monday April 22, 2013

Hello everyone,

We will be learning about debates for the next while in Literacy.  Students have been assigned to find 3 meaningful debate topics for our class.  I would like to welcome parents to provide input into possible topics.  I am looking forward to this unit, and the students seem to be getting excited for the fact that they will be marked on how well they "argue"  :)

Please find tonight's homework below.



Grade 5

Math - make corrections to this weekend's homework based on our lesson today in class (due tomorrow)

Literacy - 3 debate topics (due tomorrow)

Read 30 minutes

Friday Folders (due)




Grade 6

Science - Asian Carp presentation (due Wednesday)

Math - make corrections to this weekend's homework based on our lesson today in class (due tomorrow)

Literacy - 3 debate topics (due tomorrow)

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Read 30 minutes

Friday Folders (due)



Have a great evening!

Jonathan Carr

Friday April 19, 2013

Good evening,

Thank you to all of you who took the time to be a part of our school opening celebration yesterday.  I know that the students were rewarded with a very memorable experience.  I myself will look back fondly on the day.  It was an honour to meet Mr. Hansen, and be inspired by an individual who is dedicating his life to help others.  His message is one that we as a school have adopted, and it is our goal that each student that comes through our classrooms is inspired to do the same.

Please find the homework for this weekend attached below.


Grade 5

Math - Photocopies Ratios page (due Monday)

Read 30 minutes

Friday Folders (due Monday)

Gym homework (due Monday)


Grade 6

Science - Asian Carp presentation (due Wednesday)

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Math - p. 107 (WB) - due Monday


Have a great weekend!

Jonathan Carr

Wednesday April 17, 2013

Good evening,

Tomorrow is the big day!  We are all very excited for tomorrow's opening ceremonies, and the students have been working very hard to prepare.  Please see the note that was sent home today with all students.  It includes a tattoo and instructions for where that tattoo can be placed (right cheek or back of right hand only please) as we celebrate the opening of Rick Hansen PS.  Students are also encouraged to wear their Rick Hansen "Spirit Wear", or blue and yellow clothing if they do not have the Rick Hansen gear. 

Please find tonight's homework attached.

Grade 5:

Math - Page 110 (WB) - due Friday

Science - Complete force charts (due tomorrow)

 Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Health - Ingredients assignment due Friday

Gym - Assigned work due Monday

* Practice "Change" song

* Donations to Rick Hansen Foundation (for those who choose to donate)


Grade 6:

Math - page 105 (WB) - due Friday

Science - Asian Carp presentation (due Wednesday April 24)

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Gym - Assigned work due Monday

Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Health - Ingredients assignment due Friday

* Practice "Change" song

* Donations to Rick Hansen Foundation (for those who choose to donate)


Have a great evening.

Jonathan Carr

Tuesday April 16, 2013

Good evening,

Please find tonight's homework attached below.


Grade 5:

Science - Complete force charts (due tomorrow)

 Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Health - Ingredients assignment due Friday

Gym - Assigned work due Monday

* Practice "Change" song

* Donations to Rick Hansen Foundation (for those who choose to donate)


Grade 6:

Science - Asian Carp presentation (due Wednesday April 24)

Math - Mr. D question (due Monday)

Gym - Assigned work due Monday

Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Health - Ingredients assignment due Friday

* Practice "Change" song

* Donations to Rick Hansen Foundation (for those who choose to donate)


Have a great evening.

Jonathan Carr

Monday April 15, 2013

Good evening everyone,

Today the tickets for the school opening went home.  Students have been reminded of the importance of ensuring that these tickets make it home and into the hands of an adult this evening.  This week will certainly be an exciting one as we look forward to Thursday's opening ceremonies.


Grade 5:

Science - Complete force charts (due Wednesday)

 Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Health - Ingredients assignment due Friday

* Practice "Change" song

* Donations to Rick Hansen Foundation (for those who choose to donate)


Grade 6:

Science - Asian Carp presentation (due Wednesday April 24)


Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Health - Ingredients assignment due Friday

* Practice "Change" song

* Donations to Rick Hansen Foundation (for those who choose to donate)

Friday April 12, 2013

Good evening,

Today the students performed their speeches for class members.  I believe I speak accurately on behalf of all the students when I say that fun was had by all as we shared our work with each other.  The speeches have been filmed and are slated to be presented to parents, staff and guests as part of the School Opening Displays. 

On Monday we will be having a math quiz.  The quiz will be on the multiplication, division, addition and subtraction of decimals.  Students are encouraged to use their workbooks, as well as create questions to study for quiz.  (Answers can be checked with a calculator).

Please find the homework for this weekend below.


Grade 5:

Science - Complete both force charts (due Wednesday)

Math - Decimal quiz - multiplication, division, addition, subtraction (Monday)

*Donations for the Rick Hansen Foundation Fundraising Drive (if interested)

*Practice "Change" by Carrie Underwood (for school opening performance).  We have a rehearsal Monday.


Grade 6:

Science - Asian Carp Presentation (due week after next)

Math - Decimal quiz - multiplication, division, addition, subtraction (Monday)

*Donations for the Rick Hansen Foundation Fundraising Drive (if interested)

*Practice "Change" by Carrie Underwood (for school opening performance).  We have a rehearsal Monday.


Have a great weekend.

Jonathan Carr

Thursday April 11, 2013

Hello everyone,

Tomorrow students will be performing their speeches for members of their class.  We will be recording these speeches on the ipads and creating an imovie which will be on display for parents and guests to see during the "Open House Walk Around" on the 18th.  Students are reminded to take the opportunity to continue practicing this evening in preparation for tomorrow.

Please also take the opportunity to read the note sent home this evening from Mr. Gardner.  There are some important lunch scheduling details made evident in the note for the day of our school opening....as well as some very exciting news!

Students are asked to complete the following questions in preparation for tomorrow's math class:

1.  27.2 + 39.3
2.  487.3 + 27.9
3.  89.2 + 334.6 + 18.9
4.  72.341 - 16.427

Please find tonight's homework below.

Grade 5

Literacy - Practice speech using success criteria sheet (due tomorrow)

Math - 4 questions (due tomorrow)

Health - Bring in old cereal/snack boxes (due tomorrow)


*Practice the song "Change" by Carrie Underwood

*Bring extra change for school fundraiser (in support of the Rick Hansen Foundation).


Grade 6

Literacy - Practice speech using success criteria sheet (due tomorrow)

Math - 4 questions (due tomorrow)

Health - Bring in old cereal/snack boxes (due tomorrow)


*Practice the song "Change" by Carrie Underwood

*Bring extra change for school fundraiser (in support of the Rick Hansen Foundation).



Have a great night.


Jonathan Carr

Wednesday April 10, 2013

Hello everyone,


We are currently holding a fundraiser here at the school as part of the lead up to our school opening.  The fundraiser is to benefit the Rick Hansen Foundation.  We are collecting any change and/or bill donations that families feel led to donate.  Thank you to all who have donated already, and thank you in advance for all the donations still to come.


Please find tonight's homework below.

Grade 5

Literacy - Practice speech using success criteria sheet (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Math - 2 questions (due tomorrow)

Health - Bring in old cereal/snack boxes


*Practice the song "Change" by Carrie Underwood

*Bring extra change for school fundraiser (in support of the Rick Hansen Foundation).


Grade 6


Literacy - Practice speech using success criteria sheet (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Read 30 minutes


Math - 2 questions (due tomorrow)

Health - Bring in old cereal/snack boxes

*Practice the song "Change" by Carrie Underwood

*Bring extra change for school fundraiser (in support of the Rick Hansen Foundation).

Have a great night.


Jonathan Carr

Tuesday April 9, 2013

Hello everyone,



I would like to send a friendly reminder to ensure that you have submitted the "Consent for Recording" form back to the school.  The school opening is coming up and we need to know which students have permission to be filmed throughout the festivities as videos are created to remember this momentous occasion.  Thanks so much.

Please find tonight's homework below.

Grade 5

Literacy - Practice speech using success criteria sheet (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Math - Workbook page 91 (due tomorrow)

*Consent for Recording form (due tomorrow if not yet submitted)

*Bring extra change for school fundraiser (in support of the Rick Hansen Foundation).


Grade 6


Literacy - Practice speech using success criteria sheet (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Math - Workbook page 90 (due tomorrow)

*Consent for Recording form (due tomorrow if not yet submitted)

*Bring extra change for school fundraiser (in support of the Rick Hansen Foundation).

Have a great night.

Jonathan Carr

Monday April 8, 2013

Hello everyone,

I hope all had a great weekend.

I would like to send a friendly reminder to ensure that you have submitted the "Consent for Recording" form back to the school.  The school opening is coming up and we need to know which students have permission to be filmed throughout the festivities as videos are created to remember this momentous occasion.  Thanks so much.

Please find tonight's homework below.

Grade 5

Social Studies - Ancient Civilization presentations due tomorrow.

Literacy - Practice speech using success criteria sheet (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Math - 2 work pages on multiplication of decimals (due tomorrow)

*Consent for Recording form (due tomorrow if not yet submitted)

*Bring extra change for school charity fundraiser.


Grade 6

Social Studies - Complete plan for Claiming Land Assignment (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Practice speech using success criteria sheet (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Read 30 minutes

Math - 2 work pages on multiplication of decimals (due tomorrow)

*Consent for Recording form (due tomorrow if not yet submitted)

*Bring extra change for school charity fundraiser.

Have a great night.

Jonathan Carr

Friday April 5, 2013

Have a great weekend everyone!

Grade 5:

Social Studies - Bristol board presentations are on April 9th (Tuesday)

Literacy - Practice speech and print another copy to give Mr. Carr (due Monday)


Math - Maze (due Monday)


*School opening response and consent for filming.


Grade 6:

Literacy - Practice speech and print another copy to give Mr. Carr (due Monday)

Math - Maze (due Monday)


Social Studies - Complete your plan for claiming new land (due Tuesday)



*School opening response and consent for filming.


Have a great night!

Jonathan Carr

Thursday April 4, 2013

Good evening,

Please see tonight's homework below.  We have the typed good copy of our speeches due tomorrow, as well as a math test.  Students have been encouraged through the course of the week to be working on preparing for these assignments ahead of time so that they are not overwhelmed this evening.  It is my hope that tonight is simply a "finishing touches" type of evening.


Grade 5:

Social Studies - Bristol board presentation due April 9th (Tuesday)

Literacy - Typed good copy of speech (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Visualization sheet (due tomorrow)

Math - Maze (due Monday)




*School opening response and consent for filming.


Grade 6:

Literacy - Typed good copy of speech (due tomorrow)

Literacy - Visualization sheet (due tomorrow)

Math - Maze (due Monday)


Social Studies - Complete your plan for claiming new land (due Tuesday)



*School opening response and consent for filming.


Have a great night!

Jonathan Carr

Wednesday April 3, 2013

Good evening,

As you can see, the students have various assignments coming due over the next week.  We have been discussing in class the importance of taking the time to plan and complete work little by little, and not waiting until the night before.  They have also been informed that they can stay in for recesses if they need the time.


Grade 5:

Social Studies - Bristol board presentation due April 9th (Tuesday)

Literacy - Typed good copy of speech (due Friday)

Literacy - Read 15 minutes, Visualization sheet (due Friday)

Math - Maze (due Monday)

Math - Review Sheet (due tomorrow) - Review sheet is to support studying for test which is on Friday

Science - Review paragraph due tomorrow.  Write about all the things that you have learned during the unit on "matter".  You can use your notebooks.

French - Making a Difference Assignment

*School opening response and consent for filming.

Grade 6:

Literacy - Typed good copy of speech (due Friday)

Literacy - Read 15 minutes, Visualization sheet (due Friday)

Math - Maze (due Monday)

Math - Review Sheet (due Thursday) - Review sheet is to support studying for test which is on Friday

Social Studies - Complete your plan for claiming new land (due Tuesday)

French - Making a Difference Assignment

*School opening response and consent for filming.


Have a great night!

Jonathan Carr

April Newsletter

Hello everyone,

I would like to invite everyone to take the opportunity to go to the school website to see this month's newsletter.  You can access it by clicking on the link below:

http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/rickhansen.ps/NewsEvents/Documents/April%20Newsletter%20-%20RHPS%202012-13%20new.pdf

Accessing School Computer Files at Home

Yesterday, a couple girls in our class were so kind as to make us aware of the fact that students can access computer files from the school computers at home.  The following are the steps that students should take if they want to access work that they have saved on school computers.  However, please note, that any work that is completed at home will not be saved on the school computers.  Any work completed at home should be either saved in an email account, or brought back to school on a USB drive to ensure that work completed at home can be accessed at school.

Here are the steps:

1.  Go to https://myschool.yrdsb.ca/

2.  Type in school user name and password.

3.  On the left side of the screen will be a file with the student's user name/number.  Click on this file.

4.  Once you have clicked in this file the students work files that have been saved on the school computer should become visible on the right side of the screen.  

5.  Click on the file(s) you would like to access.  This will allow you to open the files.  It may ask you to save the file on your computer, or give you the option of simply opening the file under a certain program.  If this happens you can click the appropriate boxes to open the program under the proper program (ex. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher, etc.)

6.  Please remember to save all work on your home computer, AS WELL AS a USB or email in order to make sure your work is not lost.  THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT  :) 

You can always email me at jonathan.carr@yrdsb.edu.on.ca if you have any questions.

Tuesday April 2, 2013

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a tremendous Easter weekend.  Today students were given a form to be filled out for parents who would like to come to the school opening ceremony on April 18th.  We ask that you please kindly fill out this form and have it back by Monday April 8th.  As well, tomorrow is "Walking Wednesday".  Students are encouraged to walk to school, and to be safe doing so.

Please find tonight's homework attached. 

Grade 5:

Social Studies - Bristol board presentation due April 9th (Tuesday)

Literacy - Good copy of speech (due Friday)

Literacy - Read 30 minutes, Visualization sheet (due Friday)

Math - Maze (due Monday)

Math - Review Sheet (due Thursday) - Review sheet is to support studying for test which is on Friday



Grade 6:

Literacy - Good copy of speech (due Friday)

Literacy - Read 30 minutes, Visualization sheet (due Friday)

Math - Maze (due Monday)

Math - Review Sheet (due Thursday) - Review sheet is to support studying for test which is on Friday


Have a great night!

Jonathan Carr