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Week of May 26th

Wow! What a busy couple of weeks and only a few left to go. It's hard to believe that the end of the school year is near.

Curriculum Corner

Social Studies: After a week of planning and preparation last week, the grade 4's are right in the middle of presenting their ancient civilization society to their classmates.

Language: We are just wrapping up our legends unit. The students are currently writing their first draft of their very own legend.

Math: Along with learning about proper, improper and mixed fractions, the math goal this week is incorporating decimals into our learning.



Track & Field Meet Tomorrow!!
~ Permission forms and note regarding pick up and dismissal upon return to school (after 3:30 p.m)
~ Red Siena shirt worn to school, along with proper physical education attire (shorts, running shoes)
~ Sun safety: hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
~ Body fuel: healthy snacks, lunch and juice

* About half of our class is attending the Track and Field meet tomorrow, and we wish them all the best. What a wonderful opportunity, to show your Siena Spirit. Our grade 4 athletes will leave and check in regularly with Mrs. Larizza. If parents plan on attending and cheering their children on tomorrow, please let Mrs. Larizza know if you think you will leave TD Waterhouse with your child.*

Come and watch us dance!!!    Siena Dance Fest ~ Friday, June 6th, 2014

We have been working so hard with Mr. McIntyre's class on our dance, and it looks amazing!!  The junior division will be performing at 10:30 a.m. If you don't already know, we will be dancing to, "Let it Go" a Tribal Cover, featuring One Voice Children's Choir. 

Frozen Costumes: A plain white shirt (preferably, without a logo) and blue jeans (i.e.shorts, skirts etc.) Mrs. Petrenko is on the look out for a few accessories, but we will keep you updated.

Stay Tuned...

Permission forms will be sent home shortly for our year end field trip.

Have a good week! :)

Happy Victoria Day Long Weekend!

What a successful and exciting day! Thank you to all the donations for today's dress down for diabetes.
Roman Day was a success. We had Chariot races, played Roman games, made theatre masks and had timed aqueduct building.


A quick and important update:

Ancient Civilization Project Work ~ on Thursday your child was given the outline for a project that they will be completing in class next week. Their task this weekend, was to research any information on their desired ancient civilization topic and collect any materials they may need for their project (i.e.printed research, posters, maps, artifacts, poster board etc.). We will be working, in class, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to complete projects for Friday. The students are able to be as creative as they would like to be on how they would like to present their projects, whether it be through; a diorama, a museum display with artifacts, power point presentation etc. It explains it all in the booklet guideline they were given yesterday.

Homework Update ~ After their Roman day events, the grade 4's worked hard all afternoon independently or in groups to complete their final tasks in their social studies unit. It was assigned for homework, but knowing it is the long weekend, it is understandable if all the social studies work cannot be completed for Tuesday.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend with your families!

Week of May 12 - 16

Hoping that every Mother was showered with love and happiness this Mother's Day.

 

Curriculum Corner

 

 

Math ~ We will be reviewing and exploring fractions for the next few weeks.

Social Studies ~ We are well under way discussing the differences and similarities of Ancient Rome, Judea, Medieval England and Ancient Egypt. We will hopefully be wrapping up our unit in the next couple of weeks. The Grade 4's will finish up with an in class task. A note will come home in the next few days.

Language ~ In this unit, the Grade 4's will be reading a variety of legends including the story of the Swiss hero, William Tell, the Chinese legend of Hua Mu Lan, an Arthurian legend, a Greek legend, a Dutch legend and a Mexican legend. They will also be writing a piece based on a few of the legends read in class. Their focus; writing with a strong voice.

 

 

Friendly Reminders:

Litterless Lunch Week!!! We can all do our part to help the world:)

 

Marian Liturgy ~ Wednesday May 14th: We will gather as a school community for the Marian Liturgy on Wed. morning.

 

Book Fair ~ Buy One Book, Donate One Book. We hope to attend the Book fair sometime this Thursday May 15th. If you buy a book, Mrs. Allen will match it with another new one and send all donated books to a school within the community.

 

Ancient Civilization Day ~ Friday May 16th. Please have $10 in by Wednesday May 14. This will cover lunch and any activities that will be held in the morning at school.

 

Talent Show ~ Notes went home today, for those interested in the talent show. Forms must be handed in by this Friday May 16th. Wednesday May 21st, is the day Juniors try out.

Track & Field Tryout Update

Due to this week's forecast, there has been a change to Track and Field tryouts. Instead of Wednesday May 7th, tryouts have been moved to tomorrow, Tuesday May 6th. Tryouts will begin soon after 9:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the day. Recesses and lunches will stay the same.

Track & Field Check list

• Come to school wearing appropriate physical education attire (i.e. running shoes, shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, track pants etc.)
• Water bottles
• Sunscreen

Track & Field Meet Day ~ May 28th

If students are uninterested or are aware they will not be at school or able to attend the meet, they are to notify me as soon as possible.

Many thanks for your patience and understanding,
Mrs. Dwyer

April Showers bring May Flowers

Here we are already in the month of May. There are so many new beginnings and new things to look forward to this month.

What's Happening this Week

Monday May 5th ~ Liturgy in the gymnasium.
Tuesday May 6th ~ The students will begin working on their 3D Shape Mini Project.
                           ~  Library Day, please have students return books today.
Wednesday May 7th ~ Track & Field Tryouts
                                 ~ Novel Study wrap up; Students will begin presenting their book reports on "Tales of
                                    a Fourth Grade Nothing"

Curriculum Corner

Math 

We will continue learning about 3D nets/shapes and capacity. This week the students will be a little more hands on with math as they will be creating their own 3D model and poster. A note went home Friday explaining the project,  so students can begin to collect items needed for their project. Please keep in mind that students will be using class time to create their math project on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Language

We are finally wrapping up our novel study, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. We have read, answered questions and laughed at Fudge and his shenanigans. Last week, we discussed book report options and how the grade 4's can present their understanding of the novel. It's simple, yet fun. There is so much excitement surrounding their book reports, that I am looking forward to seeing what the students come up with.

This week in Language, we will launch our Legends unit. The Grade 4's will read and learn about the features of legendary tales.

Social Studies

We continue learning about early societies. The class discussions are so full of meaning, with added personal connections. So much learning is happening and what a pleasure it is to see the students grow. Please watch for a note to come home soon about a special day, we have planned for the students. :)