Homework Assigned For: Grade 4 May 24, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman If you haven't already done so, try to get your speech written over the weekend so you have a few nights to practice it before Thursday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Concert ticket orders Return Stone Fox signed Concert next Wednesday evening May 23, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Work on speech Due to present May 30 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Volunteer Assembly tomorrow My guitar group is performing!! All science tests are back All science texts are back All tickets and stubs are in A few math tests to be returned signed Get Stone Fox signed Send in money for concert tickets The Arts/Lit Fair was a big success The grade 4 students can now take home their musical instruments and Habitat projects May 22, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No spelling words this week Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Work on speech Due May 30 Arts/Lit Fair today 3:00 - 6:30 Tickets/stubs due asap Return Math tests, science tests and science textbooks Gym tomorrow May 21, 2013 Social Studies Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Quiz Friday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Arts and Literature Fair tomorrow Please send in unwanted books for the sale. Public Speaking information has gone home today Please send in tickets and stubs If you still have a science book home can you send it back. No guitar tomorrow because of Arts/Lit Fair What horrible weather we had for our long weekend but at least we didn't get 58cm of snow! May 17, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Recorders are needed for Tuesday for concert practice Have a great long weekend. Let's hope the rain lets up! Math tests are corrected but one student left to write. Students know their marks. Class average 86% Get spelling test signed. Return science tests signed. Tuesday is Day 2 FFL Home activity May 16, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling quiz tomorrow. Don't forget it is last week's words The Stone Fox assignments are corrected Overall they were very well done. Students were rated on the 1-5 rubric for comprehension and responding personally. I was very impressed with how some students are really trying to give good support to their answers. I have one assignment left to come in and when that is done I will return them to everyone. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Chapter 8 tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Return tickets and stubs Most have done this already. Get Science tests signed. Class average was 83% Good job. Social Studies quiz tomorrow. Check with Mrs. Budgell for details. Return science book Again most of these came in today No school on Monday May 15, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We watched the movie Stone Fox today! Study Spelling Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test Friday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Social Studies quiz Friday Please return your science textbooks now that the test is over. I have the science tests corrected and the students saw their marks but I have one more student to write the test so I can't give them back yet. We have a special musical performance for the K-6 students by Quinton Reddy tomorrow afternoon. May 14, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling (last week's words) Stone Fox Due tomorrow Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Friday Duo-tangs can be kept at home now to prepare Social Studies Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Social Studies quiz on Friday use textbook and charts to prepare Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Guitar tomorrow Cross country tomorrow May 9, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Stone Fox Ch 10 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Friday on Ch. 8 Study guide is in the binder Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Tickets on a print by Rene Pike went home to youngest in family yesterday Science test Tuesday Junior Prom dance for Grades 4-6 has been changed to 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m on Saturday evening. Note in binder No school tomorrow Phys.ed on Monday Happy Mother's Day in advance. You all have beautiful children that I am delighted to know! May 8, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Stone Fox Ch 9 Study spelling Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test Tuesday May 14 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Much better demonstration of understanding of telling time was exhibited today in the warm-up Do keep working on this! Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No school on Friday Note going home about junior prom Tickets going home today to youngest in family May 7, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Stone Fox Ch 8 Spelling: Test will not be this Friday as the students are not in school that day. We will study the same words and have the test next Friday. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman The children were a lot more confident with the clocks today. Keep going over this with your child. Thank you. Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Tuesday, May 14 All materials for study can be kept home until then. Most of the answers to the questions are quite short. If there is anything you are unsure of let me know between now and then. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman May is Speech and Hearing Month To create awareness the Hard of Hearing Association is sponsoring a poster contest. The guidelines are being sent home today. If you wish to participate please return your poster on the sheet provided by Thursday May 23 so that I can get them in before the deadline. No school on Friday : Teacher PD Guitar tomorrow Note about Arts and Literature Fair May 6, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study spelling Stone Fox ch. 7 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Some children are still insecure with telling time though I have spent more than the allotted time on it. I am letting the children take home the mini clocks for practice tonight. No paper-pencil. Just practice giving times for them to show on the clock. Thank you. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Phys.ed tomorrow Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Science test Tuesday, May 14 Study guide in the science duo-tang These materials can be kept home until test day but if you are needing clarification on something between now and then by all means ask May 3, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Stone Fox Chapter 6 R and R Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Well everyone who wanted to be on the radio had a turn plus we all sang 2 songs. Lots of fun and a great experience. Have a nice weekend! May 2, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Stone Fox Ch 5 Spelling quiz tomorrow Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Could you take a few minutes to go over telling time in five minute intervals? Some children are confused over when to say after and when to say to. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Return Math test if you have not already done so. May 1, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Stone Fox Ch 4 Study Spelling Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Continue reviewing telling time and the multiplication facts Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Complete the sheet for Ms. Gosse Home Activity 1A and 1B She will be in grade four tomorrow for another session Phys. ed tomorrow Recorder tomorrow (Concert practice) April 30, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Stone Fox ch. 3 and 1 question Study spelling Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Concert practice tomorrow during music Guitar tomorrow after school Return Math test signed April 29, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling Read Chapter 2 in Stone Fox and answer the question well in your booklet Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman get Math test signed recorder (music) tomorrow April 26, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R the students will be getting an Independent Novel Study on Monday. We will do chapter 1 in class to model the calibre of answers I would like to see. Each night your child will be asked to read a chapter and answer one question. The title of the novel is 'Stone Fox' and from past experience is very high interest for both boys and girls. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman The next chapter is telling time,writing dates and measuring area. it should only take a couple of weeks at the most. Keep reviewing the multiplication facts! April 25, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman test tomorrow April 24, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Please keep recording even if you have enough for the last level. I have told the children that I will reward the top 3 girls, top 3 boys and top reader overall with a small prize and certificate at the end of the year just to keep them motivated! No spelling this week Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Math test on Friday on fractions and decimals. Please review the duo-tang and study guide to prepare. Though I have not mentioned it lately, keep asking your children a few multiplication facts each night and get them to tell you how they got their answer. If they say they just know it, that's great but if you can tell that it takes them a bit of time to get the answer, ask them what they are doing and suggest a faster way. We do ten facts every morning as practice using the white boards and markers. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman I'm delighted the homework page is up and running again. Phys. Ed tomorrow After school activities tomorrow If you have any postcards at home please send them in for examples in L.A Of course you can have them back again! April 16, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study Spelling French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test Friday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book Order Due tomorrow Gym tomorrow Guitar is going ahead tomorrow Also we won a pizza party on pi day for winning the internet challenge. This will be tomorrow for lunch. Yay!! The K-6 dance has been changed to Wed. (tomorrow). The elementary dance is from 4:00 -6:00 Thursday after school activities are still cancelled Note went home today April 15, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study Spelling Finish questions on poem 'Zeke, An Old Farm Dog' in L.A duo-tang French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test Friday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Music tomorrow Book Order Due: Wednesday After school activities tomorrow No after school activities on Thursday because there is a k-6 dance to raise money for Grade 6 prefect program April 12, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Friday April 19 Study guide and outline in binder Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Get spelling test signed Book Order due: Wed. April 17 Newsletter is on line and as well went home to the youngest in each family today. It is in the binder. April 11, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Spelling quiz tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Gym tomorrow Book order due next Wed Return math test April 10, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study spelling Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book order due next Wednesday Return math test Music tomorrow April 9, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study Spelling Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Get Math test signed Book Orders due Wed. April 17 Music tomorrow Guitar Club tomorrow after school April 8, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study spelling words Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Those who have not yet written the math test will do so tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Welcome back to everybody! No after school activities tomorrow March 26, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Guitar tomorrow Dance tomorrow from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m Lady Gaga theme i.e Dress crazy March 25, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Review for Math test on Wednesday Use of fraction strips is fine for the test Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Phys. ed tomorrow After school activities tomorrow March 19, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No more spelling words until after Easter Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Thank you to Natalie's mom for sending in cookies for a treat yesterday Dismissal at lunch time tomorrow Phys. ed tomorrow No guitar tomorrow due to early dismissal March 18, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No more spelling words until after Easter Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Get Health test signed Music tomorrow After school activities tomorrow Lunch time dismissal on Wednesday March 13, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No spelling words Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No spelling words Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No spelling words Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We have started on Fractions. Please relate fractions to everyday life any chance you get. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We have started on Fractions. Please relate fractions to everyday life any chance you get. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We have started on Fractions. Please relate fractions to everyday life any chance you get. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Field Trip Friday Please note we are now going to Axtion first then bowling Tomorrow is Pi Day Tomorrow is Dress up as Cowboys/Cowgirls Health test Monday Study guide is in the back of the health duo-tang Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Field Trip Friday Please note we are now going to Axtion first then bowling Tomorrow is Pi Day Tomorrow is Dress up as Cowboys/Cowgirls Health test Monday Study guide is in the back of the health duo-tang Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Field Trip Friday Please note we are now going to Axtion first then bowling Tomorrow is Pi Day Tomorrow is Dress up as Cowboys/Cowgirls Health test Monday Study guide is in the back of the health duo-tang March 12, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No spelling this week Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test Monday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Report cards were sent home today Appointment times are written in the comment section of the report card Every effort was made to coordinate times with sibling's teachers No guitar tw Music tw Early dismissal tw @ 12:30 Dress up day tw: Dress wacky Field trip Friday Our schedule of events has been flipped We are at Axtion first then to the bowling alley for pizza then bowling March 11, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No spelling words this week R and R Look forward to seeing a copy of your child's most recent piece of writing coming home this week Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We will be continuing with the multiplication facts throughout the rest of the year so if you could spend a few minutes each night on them it would be great. Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Monday, March 18, 2013 Study guide is in the duo-tang. Test is on Chapter 3 only. The duo-tangs can be kept home until test day to study. if you have any questions between now and then just ask. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Dress up as a sports figure tomorrow Important note to be returned tomorrow if you want to set up an appointment time for parent teacher conferences on Wednesday. Report cards are going home tomorrow Don't forget to send in your permission slips and money for the field trip. I'd like to have that clued up by Wednesday if possible. Busy week! The salmon eggs also were delivered on Friday by Mr. Piercey from the Fluvarium. Lots of things happening at Baltimore! March 8, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman test Monday March 18 Study guide in binder Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman test Monday March 18 Study guide in binder Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book Fair starts Monday Get tests signed The Math tests were excellent Class average was 92% I have also stapled on a timeslable check-up that we did earlier the week Have a good weekend! Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book Fair starts Monday Get tests signed The Math tests were excellent Class average was 92% I have also stapled on a timeslable check-up that we did earlier the week Have a good weekend! March 6, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study Spelling Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Choir tomorrow After school activities tomorrow Book Fair preview tomorrow and Friday Return Permission slips and money if you have not already done so. I am out tomorrow so a reminder that there is Phys. ed on Friday March 5, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman test tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman return 2 forms Guitar tomorrow Phys ed. tw March 4, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Wed Go over your study guide and duo-tangs Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Music tomorrow 2 forms to complete and return After school activities tomorrow February 28, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman The chapter is drawing to a close. I have placed a study guide in the binders for a test next Wed. Student can take their duo-tangs home but they need to bring them back on Mon. for chapter review. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No school tomorrow Monday is Day 9 We have Music that day even though it is not regularly scheduled Get spelling test signed Kassidy: Don't forget to bring back your Science textbook!! The science projects have all been presented. They were super!! Have a great long weekend! February 27, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Spelling quiz tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Gym tw After school activities tw No school Friday February 26, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study last week's spelling words Quiz on Thursday R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Practice your multiplication strategies Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Music tomorrow Guitar Club tomorrow Reminder: No school on Friday due to a PD day for teachers Wear pink tw for anti-bullying February 25, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Spelling words from last week Study for quiz on Thursday Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Keep working on your multiplication facts Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman I am so impressed with the musical instruments. They are very creative! Evaluations on these will be sent home as soon as everyone has presented in class. Great news! The salmon project has been funded again so the grade 4s will watch the eggs grow. A big thank you goes to Eugene Kane, Willie Squires and Basil Reddy for setting up the tank in our classroom. The eggs will be arriving later this week. After school activities tomorrow Did everyone have a nice little break? February 19, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Keep working on the multiplication facts using strategies. Do about 10 questions each night discussing the fastest way to get the answer. Of course there is probably nothing faster than pure memorization! We have now started to relate them to division facts Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Project due Friday Don't forget to give your instrument a name! Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Guitar tomorrow Music tomorrow Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish writing out the meanings in your duo-tang February 18, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Spelling words will be put in tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Science project due Friday After school activities tomorrow February 14, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Spelling Test tomorrow Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Spelling Test tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman X strategies Science Project due next Friday Thank you for your valentines and treats. I am very appreciative! Please return science textbook on Sound if you have not already done so. I am not in tomorrow so don't forget you have gym on Monday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman X strategies Science Project due next Friday Thank you for your valentines and treats. I am very appreciative! Please return science textbook on Sound if you have not already done so. I am not in tomorrow so don't forget you have gym on Monday February 13, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study Spelling Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Continue to review strategies to recall the X facts: Examples Doubling skip counting using one you know and add on a group Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Science Project Due: Feb. 22 Friday Valentine's Day tw I will give students time to exchange and look at their valentines last period. No party as such. I also have a Valentine's day video to show. Phys. Ed first period tomorrow February 12, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R Students presented their in class reports today. Good job everyone! Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Continue going over strategies to recall multiplication facts Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman The outline for the science project went home today (not yesterday!) Please have a look at it and toss around a few ideas. All the science tests have been returned. Thank you for your promptness! February 11, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study spelling Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Try to relate multiplication facts to one another For example: 4x8=32 so 8x8=64 (doubling) or 7x8=56 so 8x8 is one group of 8 more (64) Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Science project information sheet went home today. Create a musical instrument. If you have any questions about the requirements just let me know. This is due Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 Have Fun! February 8, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman try to use the doubling strategy for to remember these facts: 2 X 6 = 12 4 X 6 = 24 8 X 6 = 48 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Get spelling and science tests signed Music Monday Class Average on Science test was 84% We had a French birthday party today! Lots of fun! Have a nice weekend February 7, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling test tomorrow r and r Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Learn 8x7=56 7X7=49 6x7=42 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Gym tw Dance tw from 4:00 to 6:00 February 5, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study Spelling Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Learn these facts 8 X 7 = 56 7 X 7 = 49 6 X 7 = 42 Using the term 'groups of' instead of 'times' adds more meaning. Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Guitar tw. February 4, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study Spelling Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Science Test Wednesday Gym tomorrow February 1, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R If you have a color printer your child has been asked to bring in 2 pictures for their informational report we are working on in school. each child has a different topic so if they forget their topic let me know. if you don't have a color printer a magazine picture or a drawn and colored illustration will be fine Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test Wednesday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Music Monday bring recorder memorize 7 X 8=56 so 8 x 8 = 64 January 31, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Memorize 7 X 8 = 56 by remembering the numbers in the product and the factors form the 5 6 7 8 pattern This also works for 3 X 4 = 12 1 2 3 4 pattern Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Wednesday Use your study guide in your duo-tang to guide you Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman return signed tests Music tomorrow Bring recorder January 30, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Wed. Feb 6 A study guide is in the back of the duo-tang. The duo-tang and text can be kept home until test day as we are finished with those items. Mr Pender will be covering some things related to the unit in Music class. I will give out the homemade musical instrument assignment after the test is overwith. Return spelling and Math tests if you have not already done so. January 29, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R I'm still waiting to see 3 reading logs No spelling words this week Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Get Math test signed Guitar tomorrow Science test Next Wed Study guide, duo-tangs and books can go home tomorrow and remain home until the test for study and review Start thinking about your homemade musical instrument Details will soon be arriving!! Math test marks were overall quite good. Keep up the good work parents and children! January 25, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Read but try to remember how many pages because I have the reading logs to add up the totals Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Monday Go over your study guide and duo-tangs to prepare Sorry about the short notice and confusion about sliding but I didn't know about it myself until this morning as I was out for an appointment yesterday Have a nice weekend! January 23, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R I will need all the reading logs on Friday. Students need at least 1200 pages to reach the next level. study spelling Quiz Friday Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman test on Monday Students are free to take home their duo-tangs tomorrow and keep them home to prepare. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Sorry about having to cancel guitar today but on so-so days like this you have to be on the safe side. Hopefully the weather will co-ooperate next Wednesday. The family literacy day is on Friday. Grade 4 parents are invited for periods 2 and/or 3 as we have gym first period on that day and the students do not want to miss it. We will do our class activities later in the day. Music tomorrow and Gym on Friday January 21, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Update your reading logs Literacy Assembly on Friday Study spelling Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Monday Jan 28,2013 Study guide is in agenda binder Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Music tomorrow Bring recorder After school activities tomorrow Bring a note for permission to stay get spelling test signed January 17, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling Test tw. R and R The next assembly is next Friday Students should have 1600 pages read in total by then. Music tw. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman A study guide for Math will go home on Monday. This chapter was a very light one and the students enjoyed all the hands-on activities. January 16, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Sign and return Math assignment and spelling tests January 15, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Gym tomorrow Guitar tomorrow January 14, 2013 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling words Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Sign and return Spelling test R and R Some after school activities tw January 9, 2013 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Assignment due Friday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R January 8, 2013 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Assignment Due Friday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling Words (they are in the agenda Today) Guitar tomorrow Phys. ed tomorrow January 7, 2013 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Work on assignment Due Friday Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling words R and R January 4, 2013 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Math Assignment on Data Management The duo-tangs on this chapter are here. Students are free to take them home to help with the assignment. They do not have to be returned Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Gym first period Monday Day 11 January 3, 2013 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman I gave out an assignment on Chapter 4 today. This will be the formal evaluation for the chapter. It is due back next Friday, Jan 11,2013. If there is anything that needs to be explained please have your child ask me sometime between now and then. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman I gave out an assignment on Chapter 4 today. This will be the formal evaluation for the chapter. It is due back next Friday, Jan 11,2013. If there is anything that needs to be explained please have your child ask me sometime between now and then. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Music tomorrow Show and tell tomorrow Welcome back to everyone. Hope you all had a nice break! Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Music tomorrow Show and tell tomorrow Welcome back to everyone. Hope you all had a nice break! December 20, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Christmas PJ Day tomorrow Early Dismissal tomorrow Thank you so much for all your lovely gifts. I truly appreciate them. Dance this evening Have a wonderful Christmas! December 18, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Skating tomorrow Helmets must be worn on the ice. Hat and scarf day tomorrow Movie in the afternoon We will be at the rink or traveling home during the normal lunch hour so students can bring a snack or buy from the canteen at the rink Dance on Thursday Congratulations to all the children on a beautiful performance last night. I just love Christmas Concert! December 17, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman 1. Turkey Dinner and Santa visit tomorrow 2. Dress your best tomorrow 3. Gym tomorrow 4. Skating Wednesday Wear your hat and scarf! 5. Everybody brought in their secret Santa gift, 50/50 tickets, and a donation for the food hampers. Thank you for your support. December 14, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Concert Monday night Concert rehearsal Monday morning Please have your recorder in school Monday is red,white and green day Return Skating permission slips Secret Santa Due Monday at the latest We had nearly 100% participation in the Hamper and Toonie Drive A big big thank you to you all December 12, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Concert tickets $4.00 each. to reserve a seat send in your money in advance. 50/50 tickets Secret Santa due Friday (Monday at the very latest) Tremendous response to our toonies for turkeys and hamper donations. Thank you all so much. This kind of initiative is great for helping our students learn to care about others. Please return skating permission slips. A little advance notice. Monday is red, white and green day. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Concert tickets $4.00 each. to reserve a seat send in your money in advance. 50/50 tickets Secret Santa due Friday (Monday at the very latest) Tremendous response to our toonies for turkeys and hamper donations. Thank you all so much. This kind of initiative is great for helping our students learn to care about others. Please return skating permission slips. A little advance notice. Monday is red, white and green day. Note going home today December 11, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Sorry for not posting yesterday but the computer wouldn't let me post the homework. 1. 50/50 tickets 2. Return skating permission slip 3. Secret Santa present due in by Friday 4. Please send in hamper item and toonie if you have not done so already. Thank you for your generosity so far. You can send in concert ticket money in an envelope to reserve your seat. Tickets are $4.00 each. December 7, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Hamper items and toonies due Tuesday. Thank you to many who even had their items in today!! Just a few clothing items to get prepared for!! Dec. 17 Red white and green day Dec. 18 Dress your best Dec. 19 Skating and Hat/scarf day Dec. 20 Santa Hat day Dec. 21 Christmas PJ Day 50/50 tickets Secret Santa due Dec. 14 December 6, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Your child has been asked to bring in 1 or 2 specific items for Christmas hampers as well as a toonie for turkeys. If you are able to do this please have your items in by Tuesday. Thanks so much. Gym tomorrow Thank you to Natalie Dalton for bringing in a lovely tree for the classroom. December 5, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Literacy Assembly tomorrow @ 9;45 It is important that students have their reading logs up to date for tomorrow Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman The Math tests are going home today. Overall the marks were good. Some children really need to read the directions carefully and check over really well before passing it in. It is a shame to lose marks needlessly. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Please sign and return math and spelling tests December 4, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Literacy Assembly on Thursday Period 2 Please make sure you have your totals up to date! R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We have started a new chapter on data management (graphs...) As I was out yesterday I do not have the math tests corrected but I will have them tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Keep working on selling your 50/50 tickets (youngest in family) Guitar Club tomorrow. Please leave your guitar in school so that we can get ready for Christmas Concert We exchanged names today for Secret Santa. If your child forgets who they chose I do have a master list! No more spelling tests until after Christmas November 29, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Spelling quiz tw Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Chapter 3 tw. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Pictures went home today Students who are in Guitar Club are asked to leave their guitars in school because we are hoping to play in the concert and we will grab a few minutes each morning to practice. November 28, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study Spelling Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Prepare for Math test on Friday Duo-tangs can be kept home now for chapter 3 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Early Dismissal tomorrow at 12:30 Report cards going home today Interview times are on the front of the report card envelope Tickets 50/50 went home with youngest today The CRT results from last year are included with the report cards. November 26, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Please complete the remaining pages in the Math duo-tang by Wednesday and I will correct them in class. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Math test Friday Please complete the parent teacher interview schedule sheet and return it by tomorrow Thank you to those who sent them in today! November 23, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the 2 pages after Lesson 10 sheet in your duo-tang Test Next Friday Nov. 30 A study guide is in the Math duo-tang Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Get spelling test signed Unfortunately the regional spelling bee in Dunville has been postponed. However we are going to go ahead and have our school one next Friday. When and if the regional one gets rescheduled the winners from next Friday will participate. I am sending home a request form for parent teacher meeting times. Please fill it out and return it to me on Monday. Have a great weekend! November 21, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Study spelling Finish novel study questions on Ch. 7 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 9 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book order due Friday November 20, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling words R and R Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Children who expressed interest in the upcoming spelling bee have been given an information sheet and a list of words to begin studying Book Order due Friday Science tests were returned to students today. Please sign and return after you have had a look at it Guitar Club tomorrow November 19, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 7 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book Order Due Friday There is a regional spelling bee coming up in Dunville in December and the school can send some representatives to compete. We will be having our own school competition to select our representatives. If you would like your child to participate please let me know and I will give them the word lists to start studying. This is entirely optional. The grade 4 students will be competing against grade 5 and 6 students. They will all have the same word lists to study. Think about it and let me know. Last year one or our representatives was from grade 4. November 16, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 7 Most students are finished Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book Orders due next Friday Consent forms for vaccinations due back asap Have a great weekend! November 15, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 6 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Return consent forms for vaccinations Book Order due next Friday November 14, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No Spelling words this week Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Early Dismissal tomorrow @ 12:30 The science test results were quite good overall. Several students were absent today so I will have to wait until they write the test before I send them home for you to have a look at. I did tell students their mark today. November 13, 2012 Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test tomorrow Bring your textbooks and duo-tangs back in to school Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No spelling words this week Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the mid-chapter review Most are done Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman An important note is going home today regarding the grade 4 vaccinations Book orders for November are going home today and due back next Friday Guitar Club tomorrow The Diary of a Wimpy Kid book is still on back order Early dismissal on Thursday @ 12:30 to accomodate the Jr./Sr. High Parent -Teacher conferences November 8, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We corrected lesson 5 today No homework in Math We will be doing the mid-chapter review on Tuesday Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on habitats on Wednesday. Go over the study guide and your duo-tang to prepare Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No school on Friday or Monday Have a great extra long weekend! Tuesday will be Day 7 on the schedule Gym on Tuesday November 7, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling Quiz tomorrow Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Wednesday Nov. 14 Study guide and duo-tang in binder The evaluations for the science projects on habitats were given back today. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the three Lesson 5 sheets Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No school on Friday or Monday Remembrance Day Assembly tomorrow at 11:00 a.m November 6, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish novel Chapter 4 activities Study spelling Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test Wednesday Nov. 14 Study guide given out today Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Thank you for your support of Operation Christmas Child. Everyone in the class contributed and we will make 5 children in the world very happy. Guitar Club starts tomorrow. 2:50 - 3:25 Remembrance Day Assembly is Thursday at 11:00 No school on Friday November 5, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman 10 spelling words to study Quiz on Thursday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Visiting Artist Program tomorrow Please bring a cereal box and pictures of animals and anything you use. (food, toys, clothes, vehicles, ....) Operation Christmas Child items and toonie due tomorrow Picture Order forms are due tomorrow If you signed up for guitar, it starts on Wednesday A science test is scheduled for Wed. Nov. 14. A study guide will go home tomorrow A note is going home today regarding the Paddy Kane Memorial Basketball Tournament November 2, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Finish novel activities Ch. 3 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish lesson 2 sheets Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Picture order forms are due back on Tuesday Operation Christmas Child gift and toonie due in by Tuesday as well Don't forget to bring in an empty cereal box, pictures of animals and any items you like such as toys, food, clothes etc. A catalogue, flyers, and magazines might be good places to look. This is for the visiting artist grant that we received. Thes items are also needed for Tuesday. Get spelling and french test signed. The french tests wer quite good and shows that your children have acquired a lot of vocabulary!! November 1, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling quiz tomorrow Read and Record French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman I am not in school today so the substitute teacher may add other things to the list. Priority is on preparation for the french test. Complete the other items if time allows. A huge thank you goes out to you for all the treats sent in for our Halloween celebration. It is much appreciated and show great support for the school. It does not go unnoticed and you are setting a good example for your children too! On the same note the costumes were wonderful. You are very talented and creative people! Operation Christmas Child deadline is fast approaching. Just a friendly reminder to get your things in for this worthwhile cause if you haven't already Picture order forms are due soon as well. October 30, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Friday Use your study guide Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Halloween celebrations tomorrow. Wear a costume. We also have gym tomorrow so if you want to wait until after second period to put on your costume you can. Your choice. I'll have the refreshments after lunch. Leave some room for cake and juice everybody! The parade of costumes will be in the gym at about 1:30 p.m. October 29, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study new spelling words in agenda Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman The math results were very good. Please sign and return the test. Finish lesson 1 in Chapter 3 that we started today French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman French test Friday Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Literacy Assembly tomorrow at 9:45 A few people have to show me their reading logs tomorrow A few students have to return their spelling test books tomorrow October 25, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Literacy Assembly Tuesday at 9:45 Please have reading logs up to date for Monday Also if you have a picture of you and someone in your family reading together bring it in. French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman A study guide went home today for a test on Nov. 2 Friday. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Wear pink on Monday for Breast Cancer Awareness Day No school tomorrow Bring in your Operation Christmas child gifts and Toonie as ther deadline is fast approaching. There are only a few people left to bring this in. Pictures went home today Please sign and return spelling tests Have a great long weekend! October 24, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study spelling Quiz tomorrow R and R Literacy Assembly Tues. Oct 30 at 9:45 Bring in a picture of you reading with a family or community member. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test tomorrow on Chapter 2 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman The science projects are phenomenal. I am so impressed! Jamarama Day tomorrow. Wear pyjamas and bring a dollar to support the Janeway. Monday is Breast Cancer Awareness Day Wear pink to support this. No school on Friday. Thank you to Natalie for bringing in a pumpkin to carve. French test Friday Nov. 2 Study guide going home tomorrow October 22, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Read and Record Study spelling words In class we are involved in the various stages of the writing process on a piece about dreams. Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Project due tomorrow. Presentations to the class will begin on Wednesday. I am very, very impressed with what the children have brought in so far. It's wonderful to see such interest. Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Thursday. We will be doing some review sheets Tuesday and Wednesday. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No school on Friday Phys. Ed tomorrow Day 7 October 19, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling quiz next Thursday. The spelling words have been taken from the most frequently used word list for grade 4. They are taped into next week's homework page in the agenda. R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We corrected the chapter review today. The duo-tangs can now be kept home to prepare for the quiz next Thursday. A study guide was also given out today. it is in the homework binder. Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Project on Habitats is due on Tuesday. I can't wait to see them. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book order was sent today. Keep bringing in your Operation Christmas Child gift and toonie. The items brought in so far are perfect! Thank you so much! Guitar Club will be starting Wed. Nov. 7, 2012 Music on Monday Day 6 Have a great weekend! October 18, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the chapter review sheets in the Math duo-tang Test next Thursday. Study guide to go out tomorrow. Duo-tangs can be kept home after tomorrow Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling words in duo-tang for quiz next week. It will have to be on Thursday because the school is closed on Friday for professional development R and R Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman A reminder that the projects on Habitats are due on Tuesday, Oct. 23 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman The Scholastic book orders are due in tomorrow please Operation Christmas Child due in by Nov. 6 Guitar Club note going home today No school next Friday Thank you to Natalie for bringing in some decorations for Halloween and some Halloween party supplies for when that party time rolls around! it won't be long now. French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman A few students have to finish coloring their french accordion booklets because we will be presenting them to the grade threes soon October 15, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Healthy Commotion Day tomorrow Wear purple. Sorry for the short notice but we just found this out. Early bus arrival tw. Stopping at Jigger and walking to school if weather is nice. Hot breakfast for students tw. Forgot to give out the spelling words today! October 12, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Read and Record Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No homework unless you are reviewing or catching up on missed work Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Work on your habitat project. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Picture Day Monday. Bring your smile! Keep bringing in your gifts and toonie for Operation Christmas Child. Thanks for your generosity so far. Healthy Commotion Day on Tuesday Have a nice weekend! October 9, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No spelling words this week Read and Record Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We started lesson 6 today and it is causing some difficulty (as in previous years!) I will spend an extra day on it, so there is no homework tonight. Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman I am sending home a science project information sheet today. This is a home assignment due in on Oct 23. (Tuesday) If you have any questions about it, don't hesitate to ask. It will of course be counted as part of the science mark for this chapter. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman I'm still waiting on the September Scholastic Book Order. It should be here by now. Pamphlet about 'Inclusive Education' went home today. Thank you for the prompt return of the spelling tests. Fundraising orders are due now. They will be sent off very soon Thank you to Mackenzie Rossiter and her mom who made chocolate turkeys for everyone in the class as a Thanksgiving treat. They were yummy! October 5, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling tests have been returned Read and Record Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No Math homework Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Gym on Tuesday Day 11 first period Please return fundraising orders. Thank you to those who got them in today. Operation Christmas child items and toonie due in by Nov. 9 Have a great Thanksgiving weekend! Don't eat too much turkey! No school Monday! October 3, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the Lesson 5 sheets in your duo-tang Most are done Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling Quiz on Friday Read and Record Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No school tomorrow for students Fundraising Catalogue orders are due in Friday Operation Christmas Child due in Nov 6 October 2, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No homework Everyone finished Lesson 4 today Religion Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish decorating and coloring neatly your sukkah in your Religion duo-tang Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling R and R The materials have arrived for the new L.A program. We will start it tomorrow! Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman There is a note in your child's binder regarding Operation Christmas Child (OCC) I am asking each child to bring in the 2 items ticked off as well as a toonie to cover cost of shipping. If you cannot find the item feel free to substitute another small item in its place. Thank you in advance! The fundraising catalogue orders are due in on Friday October 1, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No homework Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman New spelling words in agenda to study R and R Gym tomorrow Day 7 Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the sheet in your duo-tang if not done Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Thank you for the very prompt return of the Math tests Don't forget to choose a background for the school pictures and send back the card September 27, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling quiz tomorrow R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No homework Everyone completed the assigned work today Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Get Math test signed Don't forget to return your school picture card September 26, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling Read and Record Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the sheets in duo-tang on lessons 1 and 2 Most students are finished or nearly finished Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Pictures will be taken on October 15 Order form went home today Note about dance went home today Gym tomorrow Day 4 September 25, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman study spelling R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test results were great new chapter starting tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Fundraising note to youngest in family went home today Some children have envelopes from breakfast program Music tomorrow September 24, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling words in agenda Read and Record Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test tomorrow on chapter 1 Go over your duo-tang, study guide and the practice test to prepare September 21, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Review for test on Tuesday Finish sample test for ch. 1 if not done Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Science Assignment to be completed in Science duo-tang Observe a habitat of your choice and record as specifically as possible the plants and animals that you see there. I'd like at least 5 for each Social Studies Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Mrs. Budgell has given an assignment Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Read and Record A new list of spelling words will be given on Monday Have a great weekend! September 20, 2012 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling Quiz tomorrow Read and Record Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We corrected the Chapter review in class. Don't forget about the Test on Tuesday. The study guide is in the binder Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book orders are due tomorrow Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Home Assignment to be completed in the science duo-tang Observe a habitat and make a list of the living things on the sheet provided in the duo-tang Due: Monday Sept. 24 September 19, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the sheets in the duotang on Lesson 7 and the chapter review Test Tuesday Study guide has been sent home in the agenda binders Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling Read and Record Gym tomorrow Day 13 Last day for book orders is Friday September 18, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 6 in duo-tang Math Test next Tuesday Study guide is in the homework binder Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study the 10 spelling words in your agenda Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Read and Record Choir tomorrow Tomorrow is Day 12 Book order due Friday Thank you all for sending back your highlights forms. September 17, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish the sheets on Lesson 5 in your duo-tang Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study spelling words Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Phys. ed tomorrow Book orders due Friday Please sign and return the 2 highlights forms even if you are not ordering. Thank you to those who have already done so. September 15, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 4 sheets in Math duo-tang of not already completed Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman 10 spelling words for next week have been put in the agenda. The quiz will be next Friday French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Review the words posted on last night's homework Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Literacy Assembly Mon. 9:45 Read and Record in your reading log Book orders are due back next Friday Also, please sign the 2 Higlights forms that went home today even if you do not wish to order. Just for returning them we can get a free class gift. Music Monday Monday is Day 10 on the schedule September 13, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Lesson 3 was completed and the mid-chapter review Keep reviewing pattern words and how to state a pattern rule Example: Start at ____ and add on ___ each time. French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We have now done the alphabet letters A-L and introduced the numbers 1-5 Also we have started to name the rooms in a school: la bibliotheque - the library la cafeteria - the cafeteria la cour - the playground les toilettes - the bathroom la fontaine - the fountain la salle de classe- the classroom la salle des professeurs - the staff room le bureau - the office le corridor - the hall le gymnase - the gym Also we continue with Bonjour, Comment t'appelles-tu?, je m'appelle ________, Comment ca va?, Comme-ci comme ca, ca va bien, ca va mal, Madame, Monsieur, Au revoir Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Curriculum night tonight at 6:30 All are welcome! September 12, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Math Duotang Lesson 3 Complete #1 and #2 Religion Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish sheet on the story 'Seth's Fall' if not completed in class Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R i will be checking reading logs tw. Newsletter going home today to youngest in family Menus going home today Schedules were given out today Note about Breakfast program Note about Minor Hockey Music tw. Curriculum night Thurs. at 6:30p.m Music tw. Tw is Day 8 on the schedule September 10, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman All written work was completed in class We finished lesson 2, keeping track of patterns using a chart. Continue to review increasing, decreasing and repeating patterns, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, row and column French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Review A B C D E F of the alphabet Review Bonjour, Comment t'appelles-tu? and Je m'appelle _________________ Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Music tomorrow House system everyday, bring your colored t-shirt R and R (Read and Record in your reading log) Schedules to be given out tomorrow Could you write down your child's date of birth in their agenda for me? That wasn't asked on the information sheet you filled out. Thanks September 7, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No written homework Review the following: row, column, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, increasing, decreasing and repeating Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No written homework Review the following: row, column, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, increasing, decreasing and repeating Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We started the first unit toaday on Habitats. Next week students will be asked to observe a habitat as a home assignment. Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman We started the first unit today on Habitats. Next week students will be asked to observe a habitat as a home assignment. French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Go over: Bonjour Je m'appelle _______________ A B C D E F French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Go over: Bonjour Je m'appelle _______________ A B C D E F Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Read and record Reading logs were distributed today Thanks again for your interest. Everybody was ready with their supplies and all forms have been returned! Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Read and record Reading logs were distributed today Thanks again for your interest. Everybody was ready with their supplies and all forms have been returned! September 6, 2012 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Please read over the Family Letter on the first page of the Math duotang Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Phys ed. tomorrow Thank you for returning the forms so promptly Today everybody signed out a book from the class library. There is lots there to choose from. Reading logs may be ready by tomorrow. September 5, 2012 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Fill out the three forms and return to school please Many thanks for the tissues and wipes. They are greatly appreciated, believe me! It was wonderful to meet all your children this morning. It's going to be a great year! December 22, 2011 Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Dear Parents, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a merry Christmas and say thank you for your positive support this year. I enjoy working with each and every one of your children and feel lucky to be employed at this school. Thank you so much for all the lovely gifts and cards you sent in. I appreciate them very much. Hope Santa is good to everyone and I look forward to seeing you all in 2012. November 16, 2011 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Reading Logs due tomorrow Study Spelling Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Wednesday Study guide given out today. Sorry for two tests back to back like that but this is mostly a review chapter in Math as most of the ideas were covered in Grade 3 as well. Science Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test next Tuesday A study guide is in the science duo-tang. Everything on the guide has not been covered yet but it will be by Friday. It is important to bring the duo-tangs back and forth so that new sheets can be put inside with the others. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Thank your for your generosity with Operation Christmas Child Book Orders due Friday Please sign and return the Reading Comprehension story 'Vernon's Questions' I included a sample of the kinds of answers students in Grade 4 should be striving to give. We will be doing lots of these throughout the yesr so there is lots of time to improve. Picture Order forms went home yesterday October 31, 2011 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R No Spelling words this week Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Math Test Monday Nov. 7 Chapter 2 duo-tangs can be kept home for review purposes. A study guide and review sheets are in the duo-tangs. French Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman I have moved the test to Thursday because I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday and will not be here to administer it. A study guide and vocabulary review were sent home last week. Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Please return the test signed if you have not already done so. Only a few left to come in. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Scholastic Book orders due Friday Thank you to everyone who sent in treats to share with the class. It's great to see such support and and kindness. Connor, it was so nice to see you again. We can't wait to have you back! October 24, 2011 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling Words R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 7 and 8 sheets in duo-tang Test coming up Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test tomorrow Please return your textbook and duo-tang to school tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Pictures taken on Wednesday Return your Spelling Test book and Spelling Activities book if you have not already done so. October 18, 2011 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study Spelling Words R and R Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 5 Health Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman A test on Unit 1 is scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 25. Students brought home a study guide in their duo-tang today as well as their text book. These can be kept home until Oct. 24 for study purposes but must be returned on the day of the test. October 6, 2011 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Finish Lesson 2 Duo-tang sheets Most children are finished Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Spelling test tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Fundraiser Orders are due tw. Book orders due tw. Thank you to those who passed in their reading logs and returned their Math tests. I do have a few more of each to come in yet. October 3, 2011 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Study spelling words. they are in the agenda. Social Studies Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman assignment due tomorrow Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Book order due Friday Fundraising orders due Friday September 30, 2011 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test Monday Duo-tangs and textbooks went home today for final review Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman R and R Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Book order due Oct. 7 Fundraising Orders due Oct. 7 September 29, 2011 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Math Test Monday Finish the chapter review in your duo-tang tonight. Tomorrow the duo-tang can go home for review over the weekend Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Reading Logs were due today. A few people forgot their's at home. Please bring them in tomorrow if I did not look at it today. Book Order given out today. It is due Oct. 7 September 28, 2011 Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Math Test Monday Use your study guide and practice test to prepare Social Studies Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Note given out today Exploration Due Oct. 4,2011 If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Budgell, the Social Studies teacher Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Reading Logs due tomorrow Come celebrate Connor and Colleen's birthday at their house on Friday Sept. 30 from 7:00 - 9:00 All the grade 4 students are invited!!! September 26, 2011 Language Arts Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No Spelling words this week (short week) Mathematics Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman Test on Chapter 1 scheduled for Monday Oct. 3,2011. A study guide and practice test is being sent home today. The practice test does not need to be returned to me. Other Assigned By: Mrs. S Lushman No school tomorrow due to a Teacher Professional Development Day. back