A Canadian Hero

Ready for the Terry Fox Walk!

Dear Grade Four Families,

It is hard to believe that the autumn season is already here. Students have been busy at work in the classroom. They enjoyed being outside for the Terry Fox Walk and school assembly at the end of the week. Your generous donations towards cancer research and the Terry Fox Foundation were greatly appreciated.

Outdoor School Assembly

Thank you for checking your child's agenda on a daily basis. Also, helping your child return their homework to school promptly is very helpful and greatly appreciated. You will find reminders and homework usually in the student agenda.

Weekly Highlights:

Students~

• worked on extending and representing number patterns and started learning about equations in math. You may wish to review Unit 1, Lessons 1-4 at home with your child through the Pearson etext. Login information was sent home in a previous message to families. Please let me know if you would like me to resend it to you.
• worked on using Google Slides during our computer literacy class. Students may complete this assignment at home on the weekend. Please ask them which buttons to click/not to click once in Google Classroom as they have been "trained" on how to avoid deleting any work. Thank you.
  
• learned more about mapping skills and cardinal points in social studies.
• practiced researching the plants and animals that live in a habitat they chose during science class. The class is off to a great start researching on the internet. The kid-safe search engine we are planning on using is called Kidrex. We are really excited about our research work! Click here to view the search engine: Kidrex
• completed a word graffiti describing Terry Fox, who is considered a Canadian hero.
• worked in small groups to prepare and present commercials or small skits in front of the class about the importance of respect.
• went on the Terry Fox Walk in honour of Terry and in support of cancer research.
• attended an outdoor school assembly on the playground.
• participated in Arts Education with Ms. Nadoroznik, Physical Education with Mr. Wilmot and French with Mrs. Matichuk this week.

Coming Up:

• Sept. 25 - Spelling Test
• Sept. 26 - Come and Go Open House Event @ School (4-6 pm)
• Sept. 29 - Orange Shirt Day (School-Wide) - Wear an orange shirt for Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
• Please check your child's agenda on a daily basis for homework reminders and further announcements.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Aiginitis

September Start-Up!

Dear Grade 4 Families,

The Grade Fours have been familiarizing themselves with their new classroom and routines. Following our classroom rules and understanding the concept of respect has been central and key to many of our activities so far. It would be helpful for families to review the expectations chart (above) with their children. We look forward to a wonderful year of learning!

Class Display: All About Me!

In Math, please set aside some time to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. These are essential to the work we will do this year. We are currently working on a unit in math on patterns and equations. A math letter will be sent home this coming week with more information.

Thank you for ensuring that your child comes to school prepared with their agenda signed by you every day. We will use the agenda on a daily basis as a communication tool between home and school. Students will write their homework assignments in their agendas. Please remember to check your email and Edsby regularly for communication updates as well. A weekly blog link will be sent home via Edsby to update you on classroom activities.

Although subject to change, our class schedule is posted below for you to see. It follows the Day 1-5 school operating cycle:

Starting on Monday, our school will be collecting donations for the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research. If you wish to donate to this cause, please send $1 or $2 to school with your child starting on Monday morning. We will be going on a Terry Fox Walk this coming week on Friday in honour of Terry's vision. Thank you for your generosity. 

Weekly Highlights:

Students~

• read the book titled Decibella to learn more about maintaining reasonable voice volumes/levels during different activities and work periods in the classroom.
• received their RBE usernames and passwords and practiced logging into their school accounts. Their login information can be found on the last page of the school agenda.
• practiced extending number patterns in math.
• started learning about geography and map reading skills in social studies.
• discussed what a hero is and started learning more about Terry Fox.
• read an article about "Sleep" and worked on interacting with text while reading non-fiction.
• participated in physical education with Mr. Wilmot and French class with Mrs. Matichuk. Students will have Arts Education with Ms. Nadoroznick on Monday.

Coming Up:

• Sept. 18 - Sp. Test #1 (Spelling tests take place every Day 5); Fire Evacuation Drill / Practice; Student Verification Forms due; We will be collecting donations for the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research from Sept. 18 - 22
• Sept. 19 - Lock Down Drill / Practice (tentative); New Sp. List (Written in agenda every Day 1)
• Sept. 22 - Terry Fox Walk (come prepared and dressed for the weather)
• Thank you for checking and signing your child's agenda on a daily basis. Homework reminders, announcements, and school information will be communicated through the agenda and Edsby. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Aiginitis