Snow fun and holiday birthdays!

Have a safe and happy holidays everyone! I will miss all your bright eyes and smiling faces and look forward to hearing all your stories on January 12th when we return to school.










5M wishes Sandro a happy birthday on December 19 and Morgan a happy birthday on December 20.

Sandro's blog

As you all know, Sandro is on a very exciting trip with his family right now and has been keeping a blog.

I just received the address for it. Please check out his blog and leave some comments for him. He will be very excited to hear from all of us!

Just follow the link below and click "comment" to leave a comment for any of his stories.

Sandro's Blog

Party time!

Wow! What a fun pajama party we had!

Thanks to all the families who contributed drinks, snacks, treats, cups, plates, crackers and more.

We also had a hugely successful secret santa gift exchange. It was so nice to see all the thoughtful gifts people had purchased for their secret santa and all the grade 5s being thankful for everything they received.

After snacking we played some of our favourite games and 5G joined us to watch the dance prepared by Alina, Morgan, Meghan and Zakia. Well done ladies, it was clear you had worked very hard on the dance.

And of course, the part we had all been waiting for... eating our Gingerbread House! We all enjoyed devouring the delicious house that has been decorated our room for the past few days.

Here is the after picture...

3 days left!

Homework:

• Study for tomorrow's Math test on time, temperature and graphing
  

Tomorrow is our Holiday Party!

Make sure you bring your Secret Santa Gift for our gift exchange.
By popular demand, this will be a pajama party... so bring some comfy PJs to wear for the party in the afternoon.

You should arrive in your PE kit WITH TRACKSUIT over top! It is very cold outside and it is NOT okay to show up/go out for recess in shorts.

Remember Thursday is our last day of school - lots of people think it's Friday (please don't show up on Friday, because no one will be here!) :)

Our first snowfall!

Have a great weekend everyone.

Homework:

• Problem Solving due for Ms. Gould on Monday
  

Next week will be busy..

• Monday - NO choir afterschool! Please be sure your parents know it is regular pick-up time.
• Tuesday morning -Time, Temperature and Graphing math test
• Tuesday afternoon - Holiday Party - Wear your Pajamas for the afternoon if you wish!
  
• Thursday morning - Carol service - Bus leaves from the school
• Friday - No school - Enjoy your holiday!
  

No homework tonight. Please be back at school at 5:30 for the concert. Remember to wear/bring your costume.

Reminders for tomorrow:

• Wear your PE clothes tomorrow and bring your uniform.

Homework:

• Grammar/Reading sheets - due tomorrow
• Problem Solving - Math due Monday
• ALL Math Sets have a test on Tuesday December 16 (Time, Temp and Graphing)
• Ms. Murphy's math set should be correcting their JUMP mathbooks and working on the review package

Reminders:

• Tomorrow is our dress rehearsal and evening concert - everyone MUST bring black pants to wear for the morning rehearsal and evening show.
• The concert starts at 6:00pm and I will be in the classroom at 5:30 to meet you.
  

Homework:

• Grammar and Punctuation package (due tomorrow)
  
• Study Spelling List
• Science Test must be signed by parents and returned
• Math Set homework (Ms. Murphy's Math set take-home assignment DUE tomorrow)

Reminders:

• Bring your Secret Santa gifts
  
• Book Fair is open tomorrow at lunch and we are scheduled to visit the book fair on Thursday
• Tonight is the K/1 concert in the gym at 6:00pm
• Wednesday is the 2/3 concert
• Thursday is the 4/5 concert
  

Legacy and Book Fair

Our first Legacy day was today and it was amazing to see all the parent and student volunteers working together in the rain!

Congratulations! You were all excellent representatives of our incredible grade 5 families!






And upstairs, Balli has been busy organizing our amazing Book Fair (5M will be visiting on Thursday afternoon!) but took a break to come down and visit a special friend (do you see the resemblance to anyone in 5M?)

Homework:

• Problem Solving - due Monday
• Complete you homophone spelling list sentences - due (not "dew") tomorrow
• Complete you double-sided brain boggler + skeleton sheet
  

Reminders:

• We WILL NOT have PE tomorrow, as we will be watching the K/1 concert. Please come dressed in your regular uniform.
  
• Tomorrow is the last day to bring in Photo Retake order forms
• Thursday December 11 - Scholastic Book Fair
• Thursday December 11 - 4/5 Holiday Concert at 6:00pm (bring/wear black pants)
  

Gingerbread cheer fills 5M!

Thank you to the McCord family for bringing the beautiful (and sweetly scented) gingerbread house for our classroom. We have all taken an oath to not touch or eat any of the treats that make up this house until our party next Tuesday - it won't be easy, but I am confident we can do it!



Here is a picture of us in front of our tree today.

Thanks for all your well wishes - I am feeling much better after a day of rest!

Homework for the weekend:

• Problem Solving is due on Monday
• Ms. Murphy's math set -Complete the yellow graphing package and work on your at-home assignment.

A note regarding photos re-takes:
If for some reason a child was not able to have their photo taken on retake day at the school there will be a short session at Mountain West Studios where they can have their photo taken. This will be on Saturday, December 6, 2009 (tomorrow). The telephone number for the studio is 604-980-8551 just incase you need this info.

We had a very special assembly today. We all enjoyed seeing and learningabout a real Chinese Lion Dance. The Lion of Prosperity came and visited us and many of us received lucky pieces of lettuce. Remember to make a wish before bed tonight if you caught some lettuce!

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Homework:

• Study, study, study - your bones, muscles and skin test is tomorrow!
• Review your spelling words - test Friday
• Complete math set homework (Ms. Murphy's set - Take home assignment)
• Read for 20 minutes
  

Reminders:

• Tomorrow (Thursday) from 1:30-1:50 we will be going to the Festive Sale. Remember to bring your shopping bag, a labeled ziploc bag with your money in it and your shopping list!
• Coming home with your child tonight is an informational package (with a blue cover) detailing the Vancouver Aquarium sleepover opportunity on Friday, January 30th .This is an optional activity, and comes at additional cost. During the evening there will be a private guided tour of the exhibits, followed by a healthy bedtime snack before falling asleep to the peaceful sounds of the Beluga whales as the graceful creatures floated past the viewing windows. Note to parents -- if you are able to join us, then please do! If you wish to participate, the deadline is January 15.

...only 12 more days!

Homework:

• "I'm Not Triskaidekaphobic" worksheets - Due tomorrow
  
• Bones and Muscles - Word Scramble - Due tomorrow
• Study for Bones and Muscles Science test (Thursday)
• Study for Spelling Test (Friday)
• Ms. Murphy's math set (pg 138, 139, 140, 141)
• Read for 20 minutes
  

Reminders:

• We will be visiting the Festive Store on Thursday. Be sure to bring your bag, money and checklist for this afternoon (we will visit from 1:30-1:50)
• Saleema Noon will be meeting with the grade five classes on Monday December 8. Saleema is a well-known Vancouver Sexual Health educator - check out her website for more information about who she is and what her workshop will cover. If you have any questions about the workshop, please speak to Nurse Kelsall.
  

13 schools days left!

Happy Monday everyone.
Today we started planning our Holiday party and the students decorated the class. We will be having our holiday party on December 16 from 1:30-3:00 and will be giving out our Secret Santa presents. The maximum amount to spend on buying OR making your gift is $15.00. Remember to keep your secret santa a SECRET!

Homework:

• Study for Spelling Test (Friday)
• Study for Science Test (Bones, Muscles and Skin) on Thursday Dec 4
  
• Complete the two pages about test-taking practice - due tomorrow
• Problem Solving - Complete the three problems in your yellow duotang - due Monday
  

Reminders:

• Dancers - Tomorrow is your last day to bring in Cowboy costumes
• Wear your PE kit tomorrow and bring your uniform
• Bring in PENNIES for the penny drive!
  

Happy Friday

Today was a great day!

First we enjoyed a book talk from Jaden's mom (and one of our wonderful class moms!). She was sharing a few great books that will be available at the Scholastic Book Fair on December 11. Her two favourites were "Loser" and "39 Clues" - everyone is excited to read them.


And later this afternoon, as a part of our Human Body unit we had a special guest Maxine Winters come in to teach us about teeth and help us make teeth and bone cross-sections. It was a fun and informative Art class!





Have a great weekend!

Comic making website

By request...

http://makebeliefscomix.com/

This is a great website to help you make own comics at home or school.

Remember to follow all your spelling and grammar rules when making comics and to practice the rules of successful comic dialogue that we talked about today.

If you make a comic you are really proud of, please email it to me or print it off, I would LOVE to see your creations!

HANDS and homework

Liam started off our H.A.N.D.S. penny drive with a big jingle of pennies - way to go!


Homework:

• Make any corrections to your Grammar Review package
• Complete the two new grammar sheets - due tomorrow
• Study for your science test

• Ms. Murphy's math set - homework - memorize your time converstion chart & time test is tomorrow.
  

Reminders:

• Book talk tomorrow with Mrs. Narwal
  

Way to go Max! Your presentation about Camp Kerry was honest and informative. You chose a great charity to donate your prize money from the Capilano Suspension Bridge contest.

Here is a clip of Max sharing why he chose Camp Kerry...




And Max receiving his prize from Ms. Nickerson from Capilano Suspension Bridge...




Homework:

• Study for Spelling test (tomorrow) words may be plural or singular
• Start your Science study notes (test on December 4)
• Memorize your music lyrics
• Math set homework (Ms. Murphy's math set - work on your green review booklet - test on Friday)
• Read for 20 minutes

Reminders:

• During assembly today we heard about the H.A.N.D.S. program and how much they have helped people in Guatemala receive medical care. Our penny drive starts now! So start bringing in your pennies - your pennies will help your house win the contest!

Cale's Iqbal theme song

The following song was creating by Cale as part of his Iqbal final project. He has agreed to share it on the blog so that everyone may enjoy it!

Homework:

• Complete the Science package "Skeletal Muscles" and the "How the muscular system works" sheet (due tomorrow).
  
• Complete the Spelling List wordsearch to help you study for the spelling test.
  
• Read for 20 minutes
  

• Ms. Murphy's Math set - Complete all the pages between 125-133 that you haven't yet finished. We will have our Time test on Friday.

Reminders:
Photo retakes tomorrow!
Spelling Test on Thursday

Homework:

• Spelling (Due tomorrow) - Rewrite the words on two pages:

1. two categories: long -i sound or long -e sound
2. verbs, adverbs, adjectives and nouns

• Complete your Science booklet pages (Due tomorrow) "A Joint Effort" and "Let's Join In" (They are in reverse order in your booklet - please complete them in the order above!)
  

• Label the skeleton in your booklet using ALL the spelling words from last week (Due tomorrow)
  

• Problem Solving booklet (due Monday)- Complete all unfinished problems (Two are optional: Cookie challenge and Months Born)

• Read for 20 minutes

Reminders:

• Problem Solving test needs to be signed and returned to Ms. Gould by Wednesday for a BIG PRIZE!
• Photo retake day on Wednesday
• Bones and Muscles test on December 4th
• Spelling test this Thursday
  
• Book talk with Mrs. Narwal this Friday
  

A special presentation by Alina

Tomorrow Alina won't be at school because she is going to BC Place, where the spiritiual leader of the Ismailis will address over 30,000 people. We really enjoyed her presentation about what will happen tomorrow and why it is important to her and her family.

Here is a clip of the talk Alina gave us:



We had lots of questions for Alina, she did a great job of answering them all. Here are some of our questions:

• Is he the spiritual leader?
• Are you supposed to bring anything?
• What happens during the day?
• How many people will come?
• Have you seen/met him before?
• Why do you sit on the floor?
• What food is in the snack back?

Alina shows us the mehndi (henna) on her hands. This was done to celebrate this special occasion, and is often a part of wedding ceremonies as well.

Have a great weekend everyone, and in particular, Julia - have fun celebrating your birthday tomorrow! Thanks for bringing in such nice treats for everyone!

Homework:

• Math Set homework (None for Ms. Murphy's set)
• Yellow grammar sheets due on Monday
• Read for 20 minutes

Reminders:

• Report cards are available tomorrow
  
• Operation Christmas Child - due Monday
• Photo retakes -Wednesday

It feels like Friday!

Today was a busy and fun day. Several of the grade 5 students helped give tours during our Open House. All of them were excellent ambassadors for Collingwood Junior School. Well done!

Homework:

• Spelling Test tomorrow - Study!
  
• Complete the yellow grammar package (you will need a dictionary) - It is due on Monday
• Complete Math Set homework (Ms. Murphy's set - pg 130 & 131 - ALL questions)
• Read for 20 minutes
  

Reminders:

• If you are participating in Operation Christmas Child - Your shoebox + $7.00 needs to be returned to me by Monday November 24 (this Monday!)
• Reports should be available online on Saturday
  
• Photo retakes are on Wednesday

Today was our House Assembly - it was a lot of fun and Alina did a terrific job as one of the student leaders speaking!

Homework for today:

• Study for Friday's spelling test
• Complete your Science Handout "Hands and Feet"
• Finish Math set homework (for Ms. Murphy's math set - JUMP pages 125-128)

Thank you all for being so patient with me this week - I have been a little bit tired because of all my late nights spent writing your wonderful report cards. :)

Another beautiful day - hurray!!!

Homework:

• Complete any math set homework (Ms. Murphy's set - Riddle multiplication sheet)
  
• Finish the "joints and bones" package (two double sides pages)
• Study for Friday's spelling test
• Read for 20 minutes
  

Reminders:

• Tomorrow is our second HOUSE ASSEMBLY! Please wear your house colours/shirt over top of your #1 uniform (no sweater required)
  

Happy Monday.

It was a sunny and beautiful day!

Homework:

* Study for Friday's spelling test (words listed below)
* Complete the "Extreme Sports" reading package - NO HELP ALLOWED PLEASE!

Reminders:

* Wear your PE clothes tomorrow
* Student Leaders return your forms to Ms. Sungcole
* Cross your fingers for more sunshine tomorrow! :)

Spelling words – Test on Nov 20, 2008


skull
maxilla
scapula
sternum
rib
ulna
radius
femur
fibula
tibia
phalanges
metatarsals
tarsals
patella
metacarpals
carpals
sacrum
pelvis
vertebrae
humerus
xyphoid process
clavicle
mandible
where OR wear
your OR you’re

Have a great weekend!

Please remember to give your parents the "Grade 4&5 Snow Pass" pamphlet. Just by signing up, you can enjoy 3 free lift tickets for a huge range of ski hills this winter.

See you on Monday :)

Homework:

• Your homework tonight is to finish your Iqbal project which is due tomorrow.
  
• If you THINK you are finished please DOUBLE-CHECK the instructions in your guide book. Ms. Murphy checked over many projects today and almost all of them were missing a component and could not have received full marks. The directions are very clear in the handout and the marks breakdown is also there for you.
• Complete your "Every Day Edit" - Pablo Picasso - Find the 10 mistakes. If you are working all night on Iqbal, then you can complete this tomorrow. Iqbal is the priority tonight.
  

Reminders:

• Photo retake forms are due tomorrow (Friday)
• A note from the music department
• Hello everyone!
  Believe it or not, the Concerts are a little more that three weeks away!
  We need the students to bring in a couple of costume items for the concerts
  
  Grade 2/3/4/5 - Black pants
  
  Students should bring their costume on the morning of their dress rehearsal, and wear their costume here on the the night of the concert.
  We will be distributing additional costume items to Grades 2 - 5, which they will change into when they arrive. These costume items should not go home with the students.
  Concert for 4/5 - Thursday, December 11th - 6 pm

Homework:

• Math Test in sets tomorrow (for 5BR, 5G and 5C)
  
• Remembrance Day writing pieces DUE TOMORROW
• Remembrance Day permission form SIGNED BY PARENTS due tomorrow
• Iqbal Due on Friday
• French 2A and watch Chat Angora
• Read 20 minutes
• 5M Math Set - Math test tomorrow (Long Division)
• Homework - JUMP pages 97 & 98 (and if you are feeling advanced page 99)

See you tomorrow!

And back in time to Halloween..

Here are the pictures from our Halloween party - What a fun afternoon!