Weekly Recap

Another lovely week here in Grade 4/5!

We've been busy this week. Here are a few highlights:

We are learning how to use quotation marks when writing. It can certainly be tricky given all the rules, but we've been using our kinaesthetic learning skills (and macaroni) to practice proper placement!

We tested our instruments & Rube Goldberg machines on Monday (videos to come shortly). There was a lot of balloon popping - which in this case was great to hear - and a good lesson about the need to practice/rehearse before presentations!

The Grade 5s have continued their Puberty unit and, this week, got to visit with a local nurse for more information.

On Thursday, we began a new unit by role-playing a sudden plane crash on a deserted tropical island (luckily no one was hurt). Students had to figure out what to do and were able to prioritize fairly quickly the essentials (water, food & build shelter) although I must admit it was fun to watch them attempt to get each other's attention to organize. We have begun our unit on Government (and its importance) which will continue until the last week of school (yay!)

And, of course, we enjoyed Menchies on Friday afternoon!

Important dates to note:

• June 8-11: Book drive for Imperial Community School
• June 8: Grade 5 Math test
• June 9: Drama presentations
• June 11: Green Day
• June 12: P.D. Day