Reminders:

• Please read, fill out and return the Bike Rodeo permission slip

This week we are working on:

• We continue our learning with the story of The Three Little Pigs. We read many different versions of the story last week and discussed characters, setting and plot. We’ve played at acting the story out and will soon make small puppets to help us retell the story. It’s wonderful to hear students speaking so much French!
• In maths, we will be reviewing ten frames – les cadres à 10 cases.  

Homework: les devoirs – 10 minutes (every day) of French literacy with an adult supporting the learning

• Thursday continues to be our library and homework book exchange day. Thank you for helping your child pack their materials. 

Reminders:

• We are collecting empty toilet paper rolls. Merci!
• No school for students Monday April 22nd

This week we are working on:

• Monday morning we start with an Art Start presentation in the gym (K-3). Check out Aché Brasil
• Tuesday we have a fire drill.
• We are starting our last big theme in French Language arts for the year – stories! We will be studying a variety of stories, legends and fairy tales over the next two months. We are starting with The Three Little Pigs – Les trois petits cochons. 
• In maths, we continue to use a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems. 
• We all get a turn in the gym with the Rocks and Rings program to teach us curling!

Homework: les devoirs – 10 minutes (every day) of French literacy with an adult supporting the learning

• Thursday continues to be our library and homework book exchange day. Thank you for helping your child pack their materials. 

Reminders:

• No school for students April 22nd

This week we are working on:

• Finishing up our single letter sounds with W, X and Z! We don’t know many words with ‘Ww‘ other than wapiti because it is not a French sound – instead, this sound is ‘oi‘ in French.  For ‘Xx‘ we know: hexagon, exercice. We know lots of words with ‘Zz‘: zigzag, zèbre, zéro, chimpanzé. Idéllo class code: 5F5423
• Thursday the whole school will be treated to the grade 6/7 band concert. It is always inspiring to see what practice and cooperation can achieve – merci M Hogeveen!
• We will explore the giant Indigenous map of Canada. 
• In maths, we continue to use a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems. 

Homework: les devoirs – 10 minutes (every day) of French literacy with an adult supporting the learning

• Thursday continues to be our library and homework book exchange day. Thank you for helping your child pack their materials. 

Reminders:

• Monday April 22nd – no school for students

This week we are working on:

• The letter sound ‘Vv‘. We know the words: vert, violet, voici, vélo, vache, vendredi, ver de terre. Idéllo class code: 5F5423
• Our focus for the first week back is on the Day of Sucwentwécw. We will be learning with a very large map of Canada this week. Check out the Indigenous map of Canada. Mme Jules has activities planned for Friday.
• We will be talking about the change of season – bienvenue printemps! Students will be asked to share what has changed in their yards and neighbourhoods. 
• In maths, we are using a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems. Click here to watch Mme Koldewijn demonstrate this strategy. 

Homework: 10-15 minutes of French literacy with an adult

• Thursday continues to be library and classroom book exchange day. Please pack the duotang and all books. Click to read along with the titles below or click the hyperlinks above to work on listening in French. 

We’ll see everyone back at school on April 3rd. 

Reminders:

• Spring Break begins March 16th
• First Day back for Term 3 Wednesday April 3rd
• Wednesday March 13th – Learning Update Published (report cards)

This week we are working on:

• The letter sound ‘Mm’. We know the words: maman, merci, manger, monarque, mouton, melon, mal, monter, monstre. Idéllo class code: 5F5423
• We will be cleaning out our lockers and checking the lost and found for lost items. 
• Thursday is an optional dress-up day for students. The theme is mismatch. 
• Friday we get to watch the talent show! 

Homework: 10-15 minutes of French literacy with an adult

• Thursday continues to be library and classroom book exchange day. Please pack the duotang and all books. Click to read along with the titles below or click the hyperlinks above to work on listening in French. 

Reminders:

• March 16th – April 2nd: Spring Break

This week we are working on:

• The letter sound ‘Nn‘. We know the words: nouveau/nouvelle, nuage, neige, neuf, nuit, nocturne, nez, narval, nature, nourrir, nombres. Idéllo class code: 5F5423
• We have been working on reading and writing composed sounds – that’s when two or more letters work together to make a single sound. Click the links to hear these sounds: on, an/en, in, ain, oin.
• One of our daily routines is calendar. We discuss a variety of topics during this time and practice a lot of our basics. One concept we work on all year is place value. We count the days of the school year and work with a hundreds chart to count and describe numbers. For example, the number 42 is four groups of ten and 2 units. Click to hear more about les unités et les dizaines. 

Homework: 10-15 minutes of French literacy with an adult

• Thank you for ensuring your child has their library and homework materials ready every Thursday.

Reminders:

• Wednesday 28th – Pink Shirt Day

This week we are working on:

•  The letter ‘Rr‘. We know lots of words, like: rouge, rose, rectangle, robot, recyclage, raisins, robinet, renard roux, raton laveur, rhinocéros,  Idéllo class code: 5F5423
• We continue to explore different strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems below 20. We have used our fingers, counters and ten frames. Watch: 16-3=, 9-4=, 8+7=, 10+4=. 
• We continue to discuss human needs and health. Students have been sharing their favourite healthy foods, their favourite physical activities and their hobbies and interests. 

Homework: 10 – 15 minutes of French literacy every day with an adult.

• Thursday continues to be library and classroom book exchange day. Please pack the duotang and all books. Click to read along with the titles below or click the hyperlinks above to work on listening in French. 

Reminders:

• Friday the 23rd is PAC pancake breakfast & pyjama day!
  • Please no slippers or blankets. Students may bring a stuffed animal.

This week we are working on:

•  The letter ‘Yy‘. This letter has two sounds and we know lots of words, like: yogourt, yo-yo, yoga, pyjama, crayon, cylindre, cygne, pays, nettoyer, gymnase and finally the outlier that does not say its sound les yeux! Idéllo class code: 5F5423
• We’ll be discussing the basic needs of humans and our daily routines this week and next. We’ll talk about food and hydration, hygiene, shelter, love and belonging, hobbies and physical activities. 
• Every day we read, write, speak and solve maths problems in French. Students are starting to speak more and more French – bravo les amis!

Homework: 10 – 15 minutes of French literacy every day with an adult.

• Thursday continues to be library and classroom book exchange day. Please pack the duotang and all books. Click to read along with the titles below or click the hyperlinks above to work on listening in French. 

Reminders:

• No school Monday Feb 19th Family Day
• Field trip to South Sahali Feb 16th – dress for the weather and sign permission slip

This week we are working on:

• The letter sound ‘Qq‘. We know lots of words like: question, qui, quand, quatre, quoi, quel, qu’est-ce que, quille. Idéllo class code: 5F5423
• This month we are having lots of conversations about families, love and caring behaviours, friendship, positive affirmations, and what makes us unique. 
• Wednesday is Valentine’s Day. We will be exchanging cards and enjoying some themed activities.  
• Thursday we will be recognizing 100 days of school. We’ll spend the whole day working with this number. No need to send anything to school. 
• Friday we take the bus to South Sahali to enjoy some Carnaval activities. We will return by lunchtime. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather, has a water bottle and a snack that could be packed in a pocket to take along with us.

Homework: 10 – 15 minutes of French literacy every day with an adult.

• Thursday continues to be library and classroom book exchange day. Please pack the duotang and all books. Click to read along with the titles below.