Ready to RUN!

Agenda:
1- Tomorrow is the Terry Fox Run - We will meet in the gym around 10:10am for a brief assembly to get excited and ready for the run.
The run will officially begin at 10:30 am.
We do require some parent volunteers to join us for the run, so we hope to see some of you tomorrow morning. THANK YOU in advance.
2) Please bring your toonie for Terry if you haven't done so already!
3) Check the forecast and dress in layers. Be sure to bring your water bottle and a snack.
4) Also, you will be receiving a sticker to declare who you are running for tomorrow - talk with your families about the impact cancer has had on your lives.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned who our buddies were today. We are with Mrs. Boyer's class. 
How did you show what you learned?
We showed them where the Terry Fox route was and we got a chance to find out something about them. 
What do you need to learn next?
Ask me what I found out about my little buddy today?

We LOVE Wetlands!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! We can't thank our volunteers enough for being a part of our field trip today! We could not have gone without your support. The students had a wonderful day and that is thanks to each of you!

Agenda:
1 - Toonies for Terry - pledge forms are coming home today. Please only ask for donations from people you know.
2 - Terry Fox Run is on Friday at 10:30 - please ask your parents if they would like to volunteer
3 - Edit Fun is due tomorrow

the SS. edmund Fitzgerald was a giant frieght ship that opurated in the grate Lakes. During it’s time, it set records for hawling the mast iron or from wisconsin mines to ironworks in Mishigan and ohio. On Nov. 10 1975, the ship sank during a strom, taking all 29 crewmembers with it. The event enspire singur Gordon lightfoot to wryte the song the reck of the Edmund fitzgerald.” da sung become a canadyan clasic.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We visited the constructed wetland at Telus Spark. 

How did you show what you learned?
Each group asked a different question, chose the appropriate tools, gathered samples and conducted their experiment to answer their question. 
One Group collected various water samples and tested the water quality. 
One Group looked at various insects under the microscope.

What do you need to learn next?
We want to conduct similar experiments at our constructed Wetland in the next few weeks. 
We also want show our understanding of Wetlands through art.... what animal, insect or plant will you add to our mural?

Pencils

Agenda:
Field Trip Preparation for tomorrow:
Please bring - water bottle, microwave free, litter-less lunch and 2 snacks.
Please dress in layers as we will have part of the day outside at the pond. You will want a hat as the weather is supposed to be nice tomorrow, maybe sunscreen too.
You will be bringing your Fresh Air Friday Journal and pencils with you in your backpack.

Don't forget your Toonie for Terry!

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We shared our Wetland presentations today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked in small groups and shared our various presentations. Some students made posters, used Google Docs, filled in a research bubble sheet, created booklets. 
Students learned that Mallard ducks are the most common animals in the Wetlands. Other students learned that grass can potentially live forever. We found out that a stinky bog can be a good or a bad sign about the health of the Wetland. 
What do you need to learn next?
We want to apply what we are learning at our field trip tomorrow!

Knowledge #2

Agenda:
1) Field trip form due Thursday
2) Problem of the week is due Thursday
3) Don't forget to email me about your Jungle Book Fact
Google -  mlsaunders@educbe.ca
Other email sources - mlsaunders@cbe.ab.ca
4) Scholastic is due by Thursday- Thanks to Josh's Mom

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We listened and watched the Battle Bunny book read by the 2 authors. 
How did you show what you learned?
We just watched it today and then we read just the Battle Bunny version.
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to compare the 2 texts and ask some questions about the similarities and differences. 

Knowledge

Agenda:
1) Field trip form due Thursday
2) Spelling is due Wednesday
3) Problem of the week is due Thursday
4) Don't forget to email me about your Jungle Book Fact
Google -  mlsaunders@educbe.ca
Other email sources - mlsaunders@cbe.ab.ca
5) Create 2 equilateral triangles in your math notebook
6) Scholastic is due by Thursday- Thanks to Josh's Mom
7) We will be previewing the book fair on Wednesday and you will be able to purchase at Parent Teacher interviews.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We read the book titled, The Birthday Bunny. 
How did you show what you learned?
We talked about the illustrations and story and asked what was different or strange about the book. We viewed the following you tube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzWbWFlfM9g
What do you need to learn next?
We need to read The Battle Bunny story

Mowgli the Little Frog

Agenda:
1) Field trip form due Thursday
2) Spelling is due Wednesday
3) Problem of the week is due Thursday
4) Don't forget to email me about your Jungle Book Fact
mlsaunders@cbe.ab.ca
5) Back to School math project due tomorrow
6) Scholastic is due by Thursday- Thanks to Josh's Mom
7) We will be previewing the book fair on Wednesday and you will be able to purchase at Parent Teacher interviews.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We had our first spelling exercise today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We get 5 curriculum words per week and we work with each word on separate exercises to practice them. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue and finish the spelling this week. 

The Jungle Blog

Agenda:
1) Grade 5 Vaccine forms due Tuesday Sept. 19
Tomorrow is the last day for the BBQ forms.
2) e-mail Mrs. Saunders your fact about the Jungle Book or Rudyard Kipling mlsaunders@cbe.ab.ca
or send answer it in a google doc and share it - by Monday
Fresh Air Friday tomorrow
3) We are going to the Nose Hill Pond tomorrow morning. You will need to dress warmly - hat, mitts, warm jacket and pants (layers are important), backpack, water bottle and a snack.  Sturdy shoes/boots will be important too. Rain boots might not be the best unless you know they are very comfy.

The pond is on the corner of Shaganappi and John Laurie.

Note from the office:
On Saturday, September 16, 2017 starting at 6 am we encourage you to go online to your My CBE Account to book your child(ren)’s conferences for a 15-minutes session either on Thursday, September 21 from 4 pm to 8 pm or Friday, September 22 from 8 am to 12 pm.  The online booking session closes at 12 noon on Thursday, September 21, 2017.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We started our novel study The Jungle Book today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to part of the first chapter and we discussed what a protagonist is. 
What do you need to learn next?
We want to continue reading the book. We will ask questions as we go and create images in our mind as we read. 

Quick Draw

Agenda:
1) If you didn't finish your social studies homework please see Mr. P at recess tomorrow 

2) Welcome Back BBQ Potluck is next Wednesday - the purple form is due on Friday

3) Owl Magazine - 'Yes' or 'No' responses will get us Free Stuff :-) - Due by Thursday please

4) Find out one fact about The Jungle Book or it's author Rudyard Kipling. If you have copy of the novel at home you may bring it to school. 

5) We are planning to head to the Wetland at the corner of Shaganappi and John Laurie tomorrow for our Fresh Air Friday. We will watch the weather and decide by lunch time onThursday. 


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned what a wetland biologist does. 
How did you show what you learned?
We brainstormed ideas and watched the Bill Nye video. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to investigate what creates a healthy wetland. 

Brain Bender 2.0

Agenda:
1) Social Studies - Canadian Government sheet - due by the afternoon 
2) Letter to self AND/OR self portrait - due tomorrow 3) Welcome Back BBQ Potluck is next Wednesday - the purple form is due on Friday
4) Owl Magazine - 'Yes' or 'No' responses will get us Free Stuff :-) - Due by Thursday please

Some of us learned some new codes on Google Sheets - ask me about this!!!!


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We completed our first and second POD today.
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote the problem down in our math graphic work books. We used different strategies, such as: working backwards, working together, T-Table, number sentences, guess and check. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will do these weekly and continue to Bend our Brains! 


If you'd like to show your friends and family..... http://www.mathbuddyonline.com/qotds/displayqotd/

Back to School Backpack Dreams (aka Math project)

Agenda:
1) Back to School information Package is due tomorrow (this is your parents' homework)
2) Personary is due tomorrow
3) Welcome Back BBQ Potluck is next Wednesday - the purple form is due on Friday
4) Owl Magazine - 'Yes' or 'No' responses will get us Free Stuff :-) - Due by Thursday please


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We talked about ideas that come to mind when we hear the word 'VOTE'
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote our brainstormed ideas on a piece of paper which we put in the Social Section of our binder.
What do you need to learn next?
We will be learning about the upcoming election. 

Personary Assignment

~ Personal  Dictionary ~

Name: ____________________________________

Objective of the Assignment:

You will create a personary (personal dictionary) entry for our Classroom Personary (dictionary).

Personary Entry:

You must include:

-       Your name – last name first

-       Part of Speech (noun)

-       Definition – You may have a variety of definitions to explain yourself. You could include the following: personality and character traits, physical description, family members, hobbies, goals, etc.

-       Synonyms – words that mean the same as you (you can use the thesaurus to help you with this)

-       Antonyms – words that mean the opposite of you (you can use the thesaurus to help you with this)

-       Find the word origin of your first and last name. This could be an actual word origin you find by looking your name up on the Internet or it could be the story of why your parents chose your name.

Smokey Air Friday (SAF)

Agenda:
1) Back to School Package will be due Tuesday Sept. 12th
2) You can work on your Personary if it is on Google Docs - this is due by the end of day Monday



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We wrote a descriptive paragraph about our SNS in Whispering Woods. 
How did you show what you learned?
We focused on nouns and adjectives. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will place these in our Time Capsule to view at the end of June. 

Welcome Mr. O'Reilly

Agenda:
1) Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - please come dressed in layers. You might want to bring a hat and sunscreen and extra water. We will be heading to Whispering Woods.
2) Back to School Package will be due Tuesday Sept. 12th
3) You can work on your Personary if it is on Google Docs.
4) Please finish "This year I am excited about ..." Document - due Friday



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We began our Time Capsules today. They will be opened on June 28th, 2018
How did you show what you learned?
We created a list of items we would want to see in 10 months. We tried to think of items which would be meaningful to see when we open it in the future. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to edit our photo and print it and we need to finish items and put them in our envelope. 

Double Gym in the Heat

Agenda:
1) Don't forget your book
2) Welcome Back Assembly is tomorrow at 10am
3) Ask about how your parents chose your name and maybe a story behind your last name.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We started our Personary today. It is a dictionary page about us. 
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote facts about ourselves, we found synonyms and antonyms to describe our personality and we brainstormed what we could include in our Personary Page. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish them and put them in a class Personary Binder!

The First Day of Excitement

Agenda:
1) Welcome Back Assembly Thursday at 10am
2) Bring a binder if you want to supply your own. I have lots of choices and styles if you want one from school.
3) Bring a book from home
4) Read the article below:
https://www.dogonews.com/2017/9/3/americans-come-together-to-help-texas-heal-after-harvey?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=59ae11d9b5a145fa430004fa-2017-09-04
Can you think of other extreme weather events in recent history?

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that many of us were nervacited! (Nervous/Excited)
We found out that other people felt the same. We used different strategies to feel calm and know that we would meet nice people and have a great first day (even though Mrs. Saunders gave us a test :-)

How did you show what you learned?
We included each other during recess activities. 
We talked to each other about our summers.
We introduced ourselves to students who are new. 
We smiled! We made jokes!
What do you need to learn next?
We want MORE of the same!