Week 15

Dear Parents and Students,

I would like to begin this weekly update by thanking everybody for the wonderful night we had last Friday. The Christmas Performance was a great success, and it was a great thrill for the students to perform in such a large auditorium before so many parents.  A special thanks goes to Mrs Johnson for the incredible amount of work she put in to make it all happen, and thanks to all parents for attending and making the night such a thrill.

In the classroom, we have completed yet another topic in Maths. Topic 8 has been challenging for some, as we have extended our understanding of division and learned about prime and composite numbers. Next week, we will begin Topic 9, which is dedicated to geometry.

 In our Literacy Workshop, we have spent most of our time on our writing assignment: Writing Instructions. We will publish our instructions next week. For this assignment, there will be no oral presentation. We have also spent some time reading Roald Dahl’s Danny, the Champion of the World.

In Science, we have continued our investigations of motion and force, including redesigning our paper planes. We have learned how to calculate speed, and we will apply what we have learned on Monday during our practical assignment.

In Social Studies, our study of the American Northeast continues. We have learned about the Early People of the area, and we have observed how cities grow from seaside ports. We will continue our study of the area next week.

As you know, next week is our final week before the winter break. Please remember that Friday will be a half-day, and students will be dismissed immediately after lunch.

I hope you have a relaxing weekend, and I will see you all on Monday!

Important Dates:

      Fri,      Dec 15:            School Closes (half day)

      Dec 16- Jan 2:             Christmas Vacation (no school)