December Newsletter..

Dear Parents,

Attached is a copy of the December newsletter for your interest. Enjoy, Mr. Anderson

Grade 5 Social Studies

Dear Grade 5 Parents,

Your child has begun a Social Studies unit on Aspects of Citizenship. They are learning that Canada is built on the idea of multiculturalism, and that this is shaping our idea of "Canadian Identity." For this unit they are asked to research into their own heritage (traditions/celebrations, different cultural foods, cultural interests such as sports, as well as their family life) and relate it to the idea of "Canadian Identity."

Over the next few days please discuss with your child their heritage, and how it has shaped and influenced the citizen that they have become today. They, in turn, will write an "I am Canadian" report based on the idea of blending their cultural background with the concept of what it means to be "Canadian." If you have any items that may assist your child with their project please feel free to have them bring them to school (with your permission of course), so they can teach the rest of the class about their heritage. In my next post I will attach the rubric so the students know how they are being marked. Any questions please feel free to contact me at the school. Mr. Anderson

Science Culminating Task

Here is an electronic copy of the science task that the students are to complete for this Wednesday. The rubric is attached to it, so you will know how what your child is being marked on. Mr Anderson.

November Newsletter

Due Dates this week

Just a reminder to parents that progress reports go home tomorrow with your child. Please use these as a conversation piece with them about how they are progressing this year. These reports will simply state how many assignments have been collected for each subject, how many your child has completed, and how many are still incomplete. Please sign and return them by Friday of this week. Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at the school.

Also, we have reached the end of our science unit on energy in grade five. The students are expected to complete their assignment on "which is the most effective source of energy" by Wednesday, and give a short (1 min) presentation on why they feel that the form of energy they chose (coal, solar, wind, or biomass) is the most effective. This assignment was given to the students on Thursday, so they should have a good start on it by now. The criteria for grading is also on the handout, so the students know what is expected of them. Mr. Anderson