December 17th - 21st

Hello Families, 

In this last week before the break homework is light, but I ask that you have your child return their homereading so they can choose a new book for the break. As well, please help them remember to return their math tests to school, signed and with their error analysis.

Items for Christmas baskets are still being collected, all donations are welcome. If you would like to receive a basket this year please contact the office (819 474-8563)

Special events this week:

Wednesday           Leon 4 at the Maison des Arts, in which many of our DES students will be 

                             dancing, including Seleana!

Thursday              Winter Concert at the Centre Communautaire Drummondville-Sud, please arrive 

                              early and the concert will start at 12:30

Friday                  Pyjama Day, Pizza Lunch, and Magician Show 

Have a joyous and safe holiday season, and may the new year bring health and happiness to you and yours!

Warm wishes, 

Kathy Napier

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 Math Test

Hello Everyone,

The class average for the second part of the math test was 68%. The third and final part will be a problem solving section given on Friday (not Thursday) to give students a chance to revise.

Students should complete their error analysis as soon as possible and before Friday, so that it serves as revision for the test.

The last question on the test was hard one, but one covered in class twice. The best answer given is below.

Have a lovely evening,
Kathy Napier

December 10th-14th

Hello Families,

This week the students continue to learn to use the blog, refining posts and comments as they explore this format for sharing their writing. If you would like to participate as a guest in our blog community, just write me a short note and I will send you a username and password.

Math: This week we tie together the strands of what we have been learning, and students will have two more short tests. Last week's test came home today; the class average was 74%. Students should complete their error analysis and have the test signed by a parent.

Social Sciences: Read in Places in Time 5, pages 36-42  and answer the 'Eagle Eye' questions on education.

Music: Learn, by heart, the two songs we've chosen for next week's concert.

Parent information on our mini-unit on stress was sent home today. This packet provides you with information on how stress can manifest itself in children of this age,  as well as tools to help you help your child with stress. The information is interesting and provides help developing skills for lifelong management of stress.

Have a wonderful week!

December 3-7th

This week is light on homework, but your child will begin practicing their carols for the Winter Concert. Joy to the world, we'll work on carrying a tune...

Math: Summative quiz Friday, pages practicing Prime and Composite Numbers Monday through Thursday.

Language Arts: Read, please. Reading Comprehension homework this week will focus on inference skills (both side of the page).

Christmas Baskets are being assembled for DES families. All contributions are welcome. If your family would like a basket this season, please contact the office.

Have a wonderful week!