November 24th-26th

Hello Families,

In this short week, students have more studying than homework.

There is a fair bit of paperwork  to come home this week:
information on the DES Anti-Bullying Policy
information given by Agent Vallerand on Cyber-Safety
the December calendar
the Caisse Scolaire, due Wednesday
Scholastic Book Club orders, due December 1st

The homework is light, but students should use their iPad to practice skills... and this can be done on the pedagogical days as well.

Reading - using Newsela and RAZ Kids. Students should also finish and return their home-reading.

Math Calculation - using Reflect and Math Frog - There will be a calculation quiz Wednesday.
Last Friday's test came home today for an error analysis and to be signed by a parent.
Students who received a review lesson today on multiplication should review this as well.

In Social Studies there will be a test next week, completing this module on Quebec circa 1980.
Students should also practice reading their text for the Voices project.

It is the time of year when students become sick easily. There is a nasty strain of strep going around. If you child complains of a sore throat, persistent headache or other symptoms,  please keep them home as strep is very contagious. Students who are home sick but strong enough to work can participate via Facetime and can have work sent to them.

Have a lovely week,
Kathy Napier

November 17th - 20th

Hello Families,

This Wednesday is Parents' Night. I look forward to meeting with many of you, and there are still time-slots available for the later part of the evening. If you aren't available Wednesday but would like to meet, please contact me and we will find a time to discuss your child's progress.

This Wednesday after school will also be the time to pick up your fundraising order. As the products are frozen, it is important to come by between 3 and 8, when the items will be in a refrigerated truck in back of the school. Thank you for your participation in this year's fundraising drive.

Thursday is our Field Trip to the Musee des religions in Nicolet. Please remember that your child will need a cold lunch for the day.


Homework this week:

Math- revision of long division, as well as Prime and Composite numbers. A short quiz will be given Friday.

Science - reading in the text Science Tech (pages to come).

Social Studies - beginning of the "Voices" project (need all the permission slips back!), so students will be doing repeated readings and choosing a text with which they would like to work.

ERC - we have begun a project on "Places of Worship." Ask you child about what they are researching and where in the world their topic is situated.

Language Arts  - please sign the Response marking rubric that will be coming home in the blue duotang.
* Many students are still not changing their home reading regularly. Please encourage them to read from their novel every night and make it a part of their regular routine. Students who read more learn more vocabulary and do better in all subjects.

Have a wonderful week and see you Wednesday!
Kathy Napier

November 11th - 14th

Hello Families!

There is a great deal of paperwork right now, so let's start with that:

* Permission Slip for the Field Trip to the Musee des Religions in Nicolet - NOVEMBER 20th
* Permission Slip for the "Voices" Project with LEARN Quebec
* Parents' Night Interview Request Sheet
* Caisse Scolaire due Thursday
* Hot Lunch Form to go home Wednesday

This week we are reviewing and completing different material:

Math - reviewing Prime and Composite numbers, looking at Long Division.
Students should be using the Reflex Math app 3x a week until the green light appears.

Language Arts
Corrections to the "Trick or Treat" reading comprehension work due Thursday
Response to the legend "Ugly Face" also due Thursday (both were assigned last week).

Reading on the RAZ Kids app twice a week, AND reading the novel each student chose to bring home.

Science
Quiz signed and corrected for Friday

We are starting a new unit on Space in Science, and any materials you have to share are much appreciated.

In ERC, we will be starting a team project on 'Places of Worship' next week. 

Have a lovely week!
Kathy Napier

November 3rd-7th

Hello Families,

Forgive me for the missing posts. Instead of posting, I've been focusing on making sure the students are writing down the assignments in their agendas. End of term is busy, and your child has a lot to keep track of these days.

Math: 
QUIZ on Prime and Composite numbers, factors and multiples this Thursday. Also, calculation pop quiz coming up!
Homework: pages from JUMP or in the green duotang each night.

ELA:
RAZ Kids app or Reading A-Z, two books per week.
Reading in the self-chosen novel each night.

Corrections to last week's reading comprehension assignment, given back Tuesday and due Friday.

Text response to the Mohawk legend "Ugly Face" due next Thursday, November 13th, given this Wednesday along with the response to "Knuffle Bunny," to be signed by a parent. Notes for improvement are made on each corrected response and you can use the marking rubric to identify areas of improvement.

Social Studies:
Tests signed and returned this Tuesday.
For Thursday, complete the pages on people important in Quebec society circa 1980.

Science:
Mini quiz on what causes lightning, how lightning causes fires, and how to stay safe in an electrical storm.

Paperwork (coming home Tuesday)
Field Trip Permission Form 
November Calendar
Permission form for VOICES Project, in association with LEARN Quebec.

Have a great week!
Kathy Napier