Does your child lose things?

I know the answer is, of course, no - not your child! But, on the off chance that your little one may have misplaced something this year it is a good idea to stop by the ever-growing lost and found pile at the front entrance before it is shipped out to those in need.

Happy Monday!

What a day! The students were amazing today - kind little human beings with great questions and ideas in class! I am proud to be their teacher...

A few notices to guide the upcoming week:

• Cafe Concert on Thursday! We are excited to host you all in our class to see the culmination of the student's hard work. It is imperative that students memorize their lines - so make sure you have the words and the expression down pat!

• Hot pink notice for Sports Day lunches need to be returned by Friday. Please send cheques - not change!

• The class photograph is packed away in the agenda tonight - what a good looking group!

• The photography unit, and accompanying journal, is due on Thursday so that I can develop the rolls of film for Art class on Friday. No exceptions! The ideas thus far have been amazing, and we continue our daily study of interesting and powerful photographs. Check out the link to the left to the "Kids with Cameras" website inspired by the Zana Briski film 'Born into Brothels'. The art created by the kids is truly amazing, so go be inspired!

Tutors: We are continuing our Measurement unit in Math, Simple Machines in Science, essay composition in Language Arts and finishing up Mapping in Socials.

Notices....

• Cafe Concert is just over one week away and things are coming together nicely. Children should continue to memorize lines and work on embracing their character and giving their all in performances. I can't wait to see the final product on Thursday!
  
• Mme. Keiser would like the children to bring in the costume parts that they are responsible for (as per the notice she sent home several weeks ago) by Friday, May 23rd in a labeled plastic bag.
• Science World tomorrow! Please have the children come with a small day pack with a lunch and snacks for the day. Let's aim for as little garbage as possible, please! A book for the bus ride is welcome - electronics are not.
  

Thank you!

5G - proud to be Canadian!

And the answer is...1965!

Canada adopted its current red and white maple leaf flag in 1965. Congratulations to many of you who answered correctly!

Lester B. Pearson (a man who certainly got things done in Ottawa!) spearheaded the campaign to create a symbol of Canada that distinguished us as a country. George F. G. Stanley's design was chosen from many possibilities and the inspiring and welcoming flag flies proudly today as it did in 1965.

Did you know...in 1921, King George V proclaimed the official colours of Canada as red, from Saint George's Cross, and white, from the French royal emblem since King Charles VII? You learn something new every day...

Black pants needed for the Spring Musical

Hello all!

The Grades 4 and 5 Spring Musical is fast approaching, and the Music department would like me to send out a request for black dress pants for the performance on the evening of Thursday, June 5th. More details of the timing of the day to come, as soon as I find out myself!

Thank you!

A class of winners...

Here is a beautiful quilt Sophia and Olivia have made for a homeless person.


Our 5G track superstars (sadly missing Matthew, who is enjoying life on the ranch!)


Lasermaster Champion: 1st High Achiever!


Lasermaster Champion: 2nd High Achiever!


Lasermaster Champions: Participation Achievers!


Sibling love


Sherveen had a turn with the camera...


The MacRae's!

Kenneth Oppel's favourite books

The Author talk with Kenneth Oppel yesterday was so interesting, and I know that those of us who haven't yet read all of his books will certainly do so now! One question asked to Mr. Oppel was about his favourite books, and the three he recommended all sounded great (they are bolded on the list below). His website gives us an even better idea of the kinds of books he likes to read, so here you go!

• The Lorax; How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dr Seuss)
• The Alfie and Annie Rose stories (Shirley Hughes)
• Night Cars (Teddy Jam)
• Emily of New Moon (L.M. Montgomery)
• The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
• The Wooden People (Myra Paperny)
• Danny the Champion of the World; The BFG; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Roald Dahl)
• The Golden Compass (Philip Pullman)
• Angel Square; Up to Low (Brian Doyle)
• The Sky is Falling (Kit Pearson)
• The Maestro (Tim Wynne-Jones)
• Dust (Arthur Slade)
• Everything on a Waffle (Polly Horvath)
• Skellig (David Almond)
• Mortal Engines (Philip Reeve)
• Feed (M.T. Anderson)
• The White Darkness (Geraldine McCaughrean)
• The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay (Michael Chabon)

Happy reading!