May 7- 11

French: This week students will learn the difference between the 'futur proche' and the 'futur simple'. There will be no evaluation this week as students will be preparing for the "gala d'art oratoire" (see Social Studies).

In addition, students are required to read out loud in French for a total of 50 minutes per week. They are also to read in English for an additional 50 minutes per week. Reading logs from last week are due this MONDAY (May 7th)!

Math: We will continue our unit on fractions.

English: We will finish our unit on poetry.

Science: We will be continuing our unit on simple machines.

Social Studies: Students will present their Alberta-themed text in preparation for the "Gala d'art oratoire" on Friday. This will be the second round of presentations. Students should have their text memorized, have practiced adding gestures and present with expression!

Wednesday, May 9th is our next MSD/ Wasteless Wednesday. For more information on our wasteless lunch program, please read the blog post.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Students will have phys. Ed outside for the remainder of the year, weather permitting. Therefore, students should come to school prepared for this (i.e., hat, jacket, sunscreen etc.)

Volunteers Needed for Swimming

Dear Parents,

The grade 4 students will be participating in the swimming program. Here are the following dates and times for swimming:

-May 23rd from 1:50 pm- 2:40 pm

-May 25th from 1:50 pm- 2:40 pm

-May 28th from 1:50 pm- 2:40 pm

-May 30th from 1:50 pm- 2:40 pm

-June 1st from 1:50 pm- 2:40 pm

If you are able to volunteer, please visit the following link:

https://goo.gl/forms/oVYACUmUx9O0vNV03 

Thank you!

P.S. If there are any dads available to supervise the boys' change room, that would be greatly appreciated!

Volunteers needed!

Dear Parents,

On May 17th, we have a Teacher's Pet in-class field trip presentation from 9:00 am- 11:00 am. The program requires 3-4 parent volunteers. If you are able to volunteer, please send me an email.

Thank you!

Mme Allyson

Apr. 30- May 4

French: This week students will learn the verbs ALLER and FAIRE in the 'imparfait'. There will be no evaluation this week as students will be preparing for the "gala d'art oratoire" (see Social Studies).

In addition, students are required to read out loud in French for a total of 50 minutes per week. They are also to read in English for an additional 50 minutes per week. Reading logs from last week are due this MONDAY (April 30th)!

Math: We will start a new unit on fractions.

English: We will continue our unit on poetry.

Science: We will be continuing our unit on simple machines.

Social Studies: Students will present their Alberta-themed text in preparation for the "Gala d'art oratoire" on Friday. They should have their text memorized for the presentations.

Wednesday, May 2nd is our next MSD/ Wasteless Wednesday. For more information on our wasteless lunch program, please read the blog post.

Apr. 23- 27

French: This week students will learn the verbs ending in IR in the 'imparfait'. There will be an evaluation on Friday, April 27th.

In addition, students are required to read out loud in French for a total of 50 minutes per week. They are also to read in English for an additional 50 minutes per week. Reading logs from last week are due this MONDAY (April 23rd)!

Math: We will complete our unit on measuring area.

English: We will continue our unit on poetry.

Science: We will be starting a new unit on simple machines.

Social Studies: Students will be continuing to write their Alberta-themed text in preparation for the "Gala d'art oratoire".

Wednesday, April 25th is our next MSD/ Wasteless Wednesday. For more information on our wasteless lunch program, please read the blog post.

Apr. 16- 19

French: This week students will learn the verbs ending in ER in the 'imparfait'. There will be an evaluation on Thursday, April 19th.

In addition, there is a new reading program. Students are required to read out loud in French for a total of 50 minutes per week. They are also to read in English for an additional 50 minutes per week. Reading logs from last week are due this MONDAY (April 16th)!

Math: We will continue our unit on measuring area.

English: We will continue our unit on poetry.

Social Studies: Students will be writing an Alberta-themed text in preparation for the "Gala d'art oratoire".

Wednesday, April 18th is our next MSD/ Wasteless Wednesday. For more information on our wasteless lunch program, please read the blog post.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Friday, April 20th is a PD day so there will be no school.

Apr. 9- 13

French: This week students will learn the verbs AVOIR and ÊTRE in the 'imparfait'. There will be an evaluation on Friday, April 13th.

In addition, there is a new reading program. Students are required to read out loud in French for a total of 50 minutes per week. They are also to read in English for an additional 50 minutes per week. Reading logs from last week are due this MONDAY (April 9th)!

Math: We are starting a new unit on measuring area.

English: We are starting a new unit on poetry.

Social Studies: We will be learning about agriculture in Alberta.

Wednesday, April 11th is our next MSD/ Wasteless Wednesday. For more information on our wasteless lunch program, please read the blog post.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

On Thursday, the grade 4 students will be going to Aggie Days. Please ensure that they have a bagged lunch. In addition, students with allergies to dust and farm animals should bring their allergy medication.