Grade 4 Class Blog

Shabbat Shalom

2010-06-25T12:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Grade 4C,
Best wishes to everyone over the summer and in Grade 5!
I was greatly enriched by each of you.
Thank-you for your lovely gifts and thoughtful words.
Smiles & Hugs,
Sharon Quirke

Goodbyes & Hellos

2010-06-24T16:10:00.000-07:00

Bitter Sweet - saying adieu, but knowing everyone will enjoy the adventure of summer and then Grade 5!!!

There are still some papers coming home tomorrow. Our desks are clear now! No supplies needed in class on Friday.

Guess Who?

2010-06-23T16:17:00.000-07:00

We had an amazing circle of presentations today. We met everyone from Mary Queen of Scots to Michael Jackson, from Mallory to Pele, from Archimedes to Gurion - from brave to poor, from inventors to adventurers. We met Leah's Great Auntie on Skype from Winnipeg - an amazing woman! Well-done, everyone. The Graphic Novels are an accomplishment as well.

Another important folder of bits & pieces went home today. Your child's journal chronicles the year. Do have a read!

Splashdown Extravaganza

2010-06-22T16:29:00.000-07:00

We had a lucky day today - with sunny weather & tons of fun at Splashdown! What a great way to wrap up the year! The students were fantastic, Sally joined us, and Shlomo got us safely through the traffic to and from the park.

Reading Rainbow Presentations tomorrow - no preparation needed, but remember a prop if you want to bring one.

Watch for beautiful BLUE LEGEND paintings coming home today.

Three days and counting!

Notices to Notice

2010-06-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
There are many interesting items coming home today in your child's yoman:

Report Card Criteria Sheet for the General Studies Programs
Report Card Criteria Sheet for the Art Program

Review Booklets & Worksheets (optional over the summer in preparation for Grade 5)

Times Tables
Division
General Review
Math Enrichment
Reading Comprehension

Scrapbooks (these are precious!!!)
Subject area duotangs

More to follow on Wed/Thurs.

Shabbat Shalom

2010-06-18T11:36:00.000-07:00

Bring a BAG on Monday for "Book Take Home" Day.

We're looking forward to Splashdown on Tuesday - Rain or Shine.

Area & Perimeter Quiz

2010-06-17T15:53:00.001-07:00

Wow - great results on our area & perimeter quiz today - Bravo, everyone!
( 100% of homework was done, too!)

Last Spelling (32) test & workbook tomorrow

Welcome to Future Grade 4's

2010-06-16T08:53:00.001-07:00

Our Orientation today went well. We introduced the Grade 3's to our campus. Thank-you to everyone who helped with preparations & presentations. Rabbi Infeld spoke to us and kindly gave us something sweet before we left for recess.

MATH - due Thursday
4 worksheets - Area & Perimeter
2 P.O.W.

LA - Graphic Novel - due Monday

Splashdown on Tuesday!

Hosting the Grade 3's

2010-06-15T11:53:00.000-07:00

BI Orientation:
We will be hosting the Grade 3's tomorrow - and sharing VTT's best kept secret - the BI campus!

LA - Spelling 32 - Workbook & Test - Friday
- Journal (Pros & Cons) - Friday

MATH - 2 P.O.W.
- 4 Area & Perimeter worksheets

The Reading Rainbow Assignments look great! We're looking forward to presenting them.

Countdown!

2010-06-14T11:28:00.000-07:00

Reading Rainbow #3 - due tomorrow
ToonDoo Graphic Novel - due Monday, June 21

Splashdown monies due in ($11.75)

LA - Journals ( Pros & Cons ) - due Friday
MATH - P.O.W. & Perimeter & Area worksheets (these will be passed out on Wed.) due Thursday

Spectacular Storms

2010-06-11T11:47:00.000-07:00

We started our STORM studies today.
WOW!! - lots of interest - good work, everyone!

Shabbat Shalom

Thursday the 10th

2010-06-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

We had a productive day.

Remember Spelling 34 & 35 tests & Workbook tomorrow.

Keep Splashdown monies coming in. We're hoping for some summer weather by our last week of school!

Bye Bye Birdie

2010-06-08T09:11:00.000-07:00

Hopefully some of you will get a chance to attend our musical production of "Bye Bye Birdie"! Shows are tonight and Wednesday night, with an additional matinee tomorrow at 1:30pm.
Contact Jen Shecter in the office for paperless tickets.

LA - Spelling 34 (Synonyms & Antonyms) - Workbook & Test - Friday
- Note: The Spelling 35 Test will also be held on Friday

"Absence" by Carol Shieds

2010-06-07T11:31:00.000-07:00

We had an interesting warm-up in the Computer Lab. We read a story that was written entirely without one mystery letter. Using the program, PiratePad (EtherPad), students typed the story as it was read out loud. They figured out which letter was absent!

LA - Journals for Friday
Splashdown $ - $11.75 submitted to Mrs. Quirke

Sports Day Fun

2010-06-04T10:13:00.000-07:00

We had lots of fun today, in spite of the weather. We played Jeopardy in our teams in class, and then did the Sports Day Circuit over at the school.

Have a good weekend!

Important Dates

2010-06-03T13:58:00.000-07:00

Important Year end Deadlines

Tuesday, June 8 - S.S. Explorers Project Booklet
Tuesday, June 15 - Reading Rainbow #3 (Interview/Biography)
Monday, June 21 - ToonDoo Graphic Novel
Tuesday, June 22 - SPLASHDOWN

SPORTS DAY tomorrow - see you there!!!

Another Misty Day

2010-06-02T12:49:00.000-07:00

ART:
Our Blue Legend Paintings are stunning! We're starting to get them up on display.
Class 4A is on exhibit in the BI hallway. Class 4B & C will go up in the VTT Building - probably Main Hall & Library. Keep an eye out for these masterpieces!

Brava! Mr. Ricky Mann!

2010-06-01T11:51:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful, informative, and entertaining time with Mr. Ricky Mann and his accordion today! We are reading "Magnifico!" (Victoria Miles) about a young girl who is learning to play the accordion - so this experience will bring the book to life!

Thank-you to Cantor Michael of the BI for arranging the details.

LA - Spelling 35 - Workbook & Test - Friday as per usual (we'll be ready for next week if all
SPORTS DAY plans take place)

Fond Farewell to Daniela

2010-05-31T12:03:00.000-07:00

We wish Daniela and her family well as they travel to South Africa to be with relatives for the summer. We'll miss you, Daniela! See you in September!

Thank-you to parent volunteers, Mrs. Hector, Mrs. Freedman, Mrs. Porte, and Mrs. Morris, for their help with Reading Interviews today. Notes taken will inform us as we set individual goals for each student. We want summer reading choices to be appropriate in theme, difficulty, and style.

N.B. Dates to Remember
Reading Rainbow #3 - due Tuesday, June 15
Graphic Novels - due Monday, June 21

MATH - Thursday - Decimals worksheets (4), P.O.W., Fractions & Decimals Quiz
(We will do some review on Wednesday in preparation for quiz)

Reading Interviews Monday - have S.Q.U.I.R.T. book!

2010-05-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

MATH - 4 decimal worksheets - Wed. (5th one is bonus; complete if you can!)

Graphic Novels - you should be half way there - see you Monday in the Computer Lab

Shabbat Shalom

Literacy Day Gala

2010-05-26T15:23:00.000-07:00

We had a fascinating afternoon of Storytelling - with Professor Potassium in the Science Lab, Kevin and his "Twelve Dancing Princesses" in the Gym, and Mrs. Piccinato (accompanied by her cat and three dogs) live on Skype.

Wordles Galore

2010-05-25T11:44:00.000-07:00

LA - Keep working on Reading Rainbow #3. If you're following the time line, you should be working on your Publicity Poster this week. 8 X 11 paper was passed out today for the final copy. Hand-drawn or computer generated posters are all acceptable. Use artistic and design skills in whatever style you prefer.

Spelling 29 - Workbook & Test - Friday

MATH - P.O.W. and all other worksheets due Thursday

While waiting for our guest accordionist, Mr. Ricky Mann, we tried and created lots of Wordles. Our language and visual/spatial skills were put to the test! Unfortunately, Mr. Mann will have to rebook, as he was unable to make it today.

Comfy Pajama Day

2010-05-21T11:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who contributed to helping students live & learn in Uganda.
We had a lovely comfortable day in honor of this cause.

LA - continue with graphic novels on Toon Doo - be half way through (first 5 pages) by Monday, May 31.

MATH - be up-to-date for next Thursday - Fractions & Decimals worksheets, Equal Buckets worksheets & single Renaming Decimals worksheet

Pizza Party Thank-yous

2010-05-18T12:18:00.000-07:00

We had a special party today in second block to celebrate our accomplishments this year. Bravo, everyone! We also honored our two classmates, Abrish & Daniela, who will be leaving for various destinations in Europe at the beginning of June. We will miss them!

Thank-you to all who contributed to our party. Music, drinks, carrots, celery, fruit, cheese & vegetarian pizzas, and chips were enjoyed by all.

Over the mid-week holiday:
1. Work on Toon Doo Graphic Novel - 5 pages by Monday, May 31 - Log in at home.
2. Work on Reading Rainbow #3 assignment. Time management suggestion: complete paragraph summary of your character's life and accomplishments this week.

Monday, May 17

2010-05-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

A short week this week! No school on Wednesday & Thursday.

Poster Projects are looking great. They're displayed in the classroom.

LA - Toon Doo graphic novel to be halfway ( 5 pages) by Monday, May 31.
Log in at home. I'll send plot lines home tomorrow for reference.
- No Spelling unit this week

Friday - PJ Day & bring monies to donate to students in Uganda.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

2010-05-14T11:48:00.000-07:00

Shabbat Shalom.
Remember Poster Projects due Monday.

Terrific Thursday

2010-05-13T15:41:00.000-07:00

No new homework.
Spelling 27 Workbook & Test tomorrow.

In the warmer weather, remember the students are welcome to have a water bottle at their desks.

Musical Wednesday

2010-05-12T15:45:00.000-07:00

We danced in Music class, watched musical and dance arts in P.E., and built musical instruments in Science. What an interesting day for the ears and the eyes!

LA - Poster Project due Monday
MATH - P.O.W. & 4 Equal Buckets worksheets - due tomorrow

Tuesday's Tales

2010-05-11T10:34:00.000-07:00

Remember Poster Projects (from a variety of genre) due Monday, May 17.
Remember to add lots of colour! Visual appeal is one of the criteria for final evaluation.

A few students still need to pass in their green Communications Skills Workbooks for marking.

Sunny Day

2010-05-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

What a lovely day today. We hope you liked your marbled treasure boxes, Moms!

LA - Poster project - due Monday, May 17
- Reading Rainbow #3 - due Tuesday, June 15
(assignment & time-line were passed out today)

MATH - P.O.W. & "Equal Buckets" (4 sheets) - due Thursday

Shabbat Shalom

2010-05-07T11:40:00.001-07:00

Have a great weekend, Moms!

Toon Doo Prep

2010-05-06T15:43:00.000-07:00

LA/Computer - finish Science Fiction plot list in preparation for Toon Doos graphic novel work on Monday.

Blue Mood Legend Paintings

2010-05-05T12:47:00.000-07:00

No new homework today.
Reading Rainbow #3 will be introduced on Monday coming.

Our Blue Mood Legend paintings are coming along beautifully in the Artroom.
We look forward to showing them to you.

Monday. Monday

2010-05-03T17:55:00.000-07:00

We had an excellent day, in spite of the fact that we were all disappointed with the weather and the cancellation of our Lag B'omer picnic. We all got ready to produce our Science Fiction Toon Doo Graphic Novels by filling out a skills checklist. We awarded our Free-To-Read prizes for March & April.

Congratulations to:

Abrish Adamis
Jacqueline Belzberg
Asher Freedman
Rakeea Chesick- Gordis
Joey Hector
Anais Poirier

We played with a variety of fonts to create an accordion thank-you card for Michelle Cheong, who delivered two inspiring "Sustainability" lessons in the last couple of weeks.

Homework
LA - Poster Project - due Monday, May 17
Math - P.O.W. & Math Focus (pp. 63,64,65) - Thursday

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

2010-05-03T11:44:00.000-07:00

LA - Spelling 26 - Workbook & Test - Friday
Remember to bring in green Communication Skills Workbook for marking.

L'ag B'Omer Picnic on Monday

2010-04-30T12:15:00.000-07:00

Come to school Monday prepared for a walk to Kitsilano Beach. Good shoes, suntan lotion (I'm being optimistic!), an extra drink & snack in a light backpack, and a smile are all that's needed. Lunch will be provided at the beach. Arrival & dismissal are as per usual from VTT. We bus back from the beach. If parents would like to join us - meet at the front entrance of the school at 9:25 for departure at 9:30.

We had another wonderful sustainability lesson from Michelle Cheong today in Science class.
Ask the students about their performances!

Shabbat Shalom

Marvelous Marbling

2010-04-29T15:47:00.000-07:00

We had some wonderful design results (planned & random) during our marbling project today!
Awesome work, everyone!

Homework Tomorrow

2010-04-28T12:31:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day today!

Math due Thursday
- P.O.W.
- Math Focus Workbook - pp. 60, 61, 62 (Next Thursday - pp. 63, 64, 65)

POSTER PROJECT sheets will be passed out on Monday - have your book chosen by then!

Sound Olympics

2010-04-27T09:06:00.000-07:00

Bring a mystery sound tomorrow - everyone gets a turn in our sound booth!
BZZZ Clank Tapp RRRRRing Hummmmm Tweet Fizzzz BANG Jingle

Independence Week

2010-04-26T09:38:00.000-07:00

We have many special events this week - so students are being expected to work independently on their homework and assignments.

Math - P.O.W. - Thursday as per usual
We do our Science Sound Olympics on Wednesday (our usual Math double block)
so pp. 60, 61, 62 are to be completed in the Math Focus Workbook for Thursday.
Read instruction bubbles and work with a friend or mentor.
PP. 63, 64, 65 are due next Thursday, May 6.

We have another special event on Thursday ( SURPRISE ) - as well as Jeans Day ($2.00)

LA - Spelling 25 - Workbook & Test as per usual for Friday
- Poster Project - due Monday, May 17
- Bring green Communications Skills Workbook in for marking on Monday, May 3

Shabbat Shalom

2010-04-23T11:36:00.000-07:00

In Science class today, we had a fabulous lesson on Sustainability delivered by UBC student, Michelle Cheong. We hugged a tree, discussed visuals, listened to a song and wrote a journal entry. Thank-you, Michelle! We look forward to a follow-up lesson next week.

Mystery Flowers

2010-04-22T11:56:00.000-07:00

I have received some lovely bouquets of tulips and primulas this week. To the mystery sender, thank-you for the cheer and beauty of these flowers in the classroom! I love them!

Jeans Day - Thursday, April 29, $2.00

Coming Soon

2010-04-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

Coming soon in our LA class -
Poster Book Report Project & Reading Rainbow #3.
More details to follow in the next couple of weeks.

We are working in Math class on a Fractions & Decimals Unit.
Keep reviewing times tables as important tools in all our units.

Social Studies Current Events due this Friday or next.

Smart You!

2010-04-20T12:31:00.000-07:00

Ms. Sandi Evans treated us to an informative presentation on Multi-Intelligences today. This Enrichment Activity was enjoyed by all, and some of our discoveries about ourselves are outlined on questionnaires to be sent home tomorrow. Thank-you Ms. Evans!

LA - Test on Friday as per usual (workbook optional)
Math - P.O.W. - due Thursday as per usual

Library Square "Book Sell"

2010-04-19T12:47:00.000-07:00

We had a fascinating promo day for the variety of novels we read in Literature Circles.
We created a circle around a "microphoned" central courtyard, and had each student present their book with props, visuals, and passion. Even the paparazzi arrived! Watch for a video clip coming to the blog!

Thank-you to the students who helped run our mini-assembly in the Multi-Purpose Room.

No new homework was assigned today.

Photo Day

2010-04-14T12:55:00.000-07:00

Everyone was bright and shining for our photos today. All were in attendance! It will be nice to have this pic as a keepsake of our year.

LA - Spelling Workbook & Test - Friday as per usual

Remember P.O.W. (Thurs.) , Journal (Fri.), and "Book Sell" (Mon.)

Tuesday's Tales

2010-04-13T08:48:00.000-07:00

Journal - Sensational Scents ( 2 paragraphs) - due Friday
P.O.W. - due Thursday - as per usual

Welcome Back!

2010-04-12T13:05:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! It was great to see each student back and hear about the holidays.

LA - Lit Circles "Book Sell" - oral presentation due to be performed - Monday, April 19
We will review the expectations for these one minute presentations on Wednesday.

Happy Pesach!

2010-03-26T12:09:00.000-07:00

Have a wonderful break everyone!
See you Monday, April 11.

Penultimate Day

2010-03-25T12:16:00.000-07:00

Spelling Workbook & Test - Friday

Remember to deliver notices and clear out backpacks!
Math Duotang #2 and various other bits & pieces are going home today - to be read & filed.

Reminders

2010-03-24T12:49:00.000-07:00

Remember!
Due tomorrow:
P.O.W. & Lines Booklet
Science Fiction Story - in good copy

Games Day

2010-03-23T11:32:00.000-07:00

We had a special invitation from Mrs. Pat Girling and her students. We rotated through a series of First Nations games that the students had created. They were beautifully designed, creatively organized, and included challenging questions. Thank-you for inviting us to play!

Marvelous Monday

2010-03-22T11:59:00.000-07:00

We had a good day today, and are enjoying mild weather and Spring blossoms.

Special Congratulations to the following students for 100% Homework Records in Term 2!!!
Jacqueline Belzberg
Jamie Greenberg
Rakeea Chesick-Gordis

Several important notices went home today, including KUDOS, Term 2 Report Card Criteria sheets, Art Program notes, and the amazing Reading Rainbow Projects (admired by all!). Please read over these materials carefully.

Last push before Pesach Break:
LA - Spelling 21 - Test & Workbook - Friday
- Science Fiction Good Copy & Title Page - Thursday

MATH - P.O.W. - Thursday
- Geometry Lines Booklet - Thursday

Shabbat Shalom

2010-03-19T08:19:00.000-07:00

LA - SCI FI Rough copies went home today to be corrected and completed (with Title Page) for next Thursday, March 25. Then we can start our graphic novels in the Computer Lab!
- Remember Discussion Director sheets for Monday's Lit Circles

Have a good weekend, everyone!

Thursday

2010-03-18T15:34:00.000-07:00

Spelling 20 Test & Workbook - Friday
Science Test tomorrow. Remember to bring textbook & duotang to class.

A Rhyme for Tuesday

2010-03-16T11:40:00.000-07:00

Spelling 20 Rhyme: "I" before "E" except after "C' or when sounded like "A" as in neighbor/neighbour or "weigh"

LA - Discussion Director (Literature Circles) - Monday, March 22
Spelling 20 - Test and Workbook - Friday, Match 19

Science Test - Friday, March 19 - have duotang & text in class

Math - P.O.W. - Thursday, March 18

Bright Eyes

2010-03-15T11:54:00.000-07:00

We had 100% attendance even though we were making adjustments for Daylight Savings.

* LA - "Discussion Director" - due on Monday, Mar. 22, for Lit Circles
- Bring ORANGE LA duotang to class
* Math - P.O.W. due Thurs.
* Science Test - Friday, March 19

Keep working in your green Communications Skills Workbooks. Collection will be mid-April.

Daylight Savings this weekend

2010-03-12T12:02:00.000-08:00

Have a good weekend everyone!
Hope you can take in some of the Paralympics! Go Canada Go!!!

Remember to bring your Literature Circles novel to class on Monday.

Snowy Thursday

2010-03-11T15:45:00.000-08:00

We had an excellent day today. Ask the students about "Stump Mrs. Quirke". One of the most challenging words will appear on the Spelling Test tomorrow!

Generous Donations for Haiti & Chile

2010-03-10T17:12:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all the Grade 4 students who created handicrafts and who manned our sale table. All stone inuksuit and knitted hats were sold. All proceeds will go to Haiti and Chile Relief Organizations. $305.70 was raised!

LA - Communication Skills At-Home Program went home today
- Schedule is posted inside the workbook
- Collection will be mid-April

Social Studies - Current Events is due Friday, the 12th

Tuesday's Tales

2010-03-09T12:38:00.000-08:00

LA - Spelling 19 Workbook & Test on Friday
- Novel for Lit Circles to be finished for Monday
- "Literary Luminary" due Monday

Science Fiction
There are still some Sci Fi rough copies to come in.
Good copies and graphic novels to come - when they're all edited.

Math - P.O.W. due Thursday

Skating Fun

2010-03-08T11:47:00.000-08:00

We're going skating this afternoon. Lots of fun to be had by all!

LA - "Literary Luminary" due next Monday
Select four quotations from your novel and tell why you did so.
Is the quote thought-provoking, important or well-written?

Have Lit Circles novel finished by Monday.
Please return all orange LA duotangs to class.

Math - P.O.W. due Thursday

P/T Conferences

2010-03-05T08:30:00.000-08:00

I'm enjoying conferencing with parents. We're discussing student academic and social development, and setting goals for the remainder of the year. Thank-you for your interest and support.

Have a good weekend.

Inuksuk Sale Helps Children of Haiti & Chile

2010-03-03T12:58:00.000-08:00

VTT Main Hall - Handicraft Sale Thursday & Friday - proceeds go to Haiti and Chile
$2.00 or by donation
Thank-you to students who are helping to supervise the sale table.

LA - Summarizer sheet due for Monday's Lit Circles
- Rough copy of Science Fiction story due Monday

Purim Carnival

2010-03-02T11:58:00.000-08:00

We had a great morning in the BI Sanctuary and in the Main Gym. The 4C's were terrific at running their booth and showing up for their shifts. Bravo!!! Fun had by all. See everyone tomorrow.

Free-To-Read prizes were earned by the following students in January & February:
Rakeea
Tyler
Asher
Maytar
Zoe
Justin
Jacqueline
Jamie
These students reviewed a variety of novels - from adventure to comedy, nonfiction short stories to fantasy, nature/animals to sports. We were all inspired to read some new material.

Olympic Pride

2010-03-01T09:47:00.000-08:00

Well-done to all our Canadian athletes!!! What fun we all had during the last 17 days!

Time to buckle down to work - but, Purim Carnival first !!! Costumes tomorrow !!!

Math - P.O.W. - Thurs.
- Long Division upgrades due today

LA - Lit Circles "Summarizer" due Monday, March 8
- Science Fiction Story Rough Copy due Monday, March 8

Shabbat Shalom

2010-02-23T08:33:00.000-08:00

Have a great long weekend enjoying the last days of the Olympics, and preparing for Purim.

See everyone on Monday.
Remember Lit Circles (Word Wizard is due).

Purim Carnival on Tuesday.

Haiti Presentation

2010-02-22T11:44:00.000-08:00

Thank-you to Dr Donna Smith, an orthopedic surgeon, who came to the BI today to describe her journey to Haiti. She gave an informative and inspirational talk that stimulated extensive discussion and numerous questions. She was able to help many Haitians who were in need of medical attention after January's earthquake. She worked with a medical team (C.M.A.) that operated out of tents set up on a school playground.

Sunny Olympics

2010-02-19T11:29:00.000-08:00

Have a good time watching the events unfold this weekend!

Remember for Monday - Word Wizard due for Lit Circles (Book Club)

Shabbat Shalom

Stump Mrs. Quirke

2010-02-18T15:45:00.000-08:00

The students are expanding their vocabularies by asking me the meanings of words they come across in their S.Q.U.I.R.T. books. I was stumped today by lexicography (the writing or compiling of dictionaries) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA - acids that transfer genetic information and synthesize protein).

We're all on our toes!!!

Spelling Test tomorrow.

BI Fire Drill

2010-02-17T15:34:00.000-08:00

We had a practice evacuation from the BI today. We cleared the building quickly and quietly in under 2 minutes. Good job.

LA - Remember S.Q.U.I.R.T. books tomorrow
Math - Long Division Test tomorrow (and P.O.W.)

Terrific Tuesday

2010-02-16T11:35:00.000-08:00

Spelling 17 Pretest was held today. Our bonus words for the week are:
1. mogul
2. Cypress
3. Alexander
4. Bilodeau
5. Quebec

Go Canada Go!

Celebrating Team Canada

2010-02-15T11:52:00.000-08:00

We checked out CTV Olympic Updates on YouTube in Computer class today, then returned to our Data Management Project on Excel (Bar, Line & Pie Graphs). Way to go, Canada!!!

LA - Spelling 17 Workbook & Test - Friday, Feb. 19
- Word Wizard Worksheet - Monday, Feb. 22
- S.Q.U.I.R.T. book - Thursday, Feb. 18

MATH - P.O.W. & Long Division Test - Thursday, Feb. 18

Red & White - Go Canada Go !!!

2010-02-10T15:52:00.000-08:00

Non-uniform day tomorrow - wear red & white and celebrate our participation in the Olympics ! VTT Opening Ceremonies will be held at approximately 1:00pm - just before early dismissal at 2:00pm.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the official opening on Friday.

Remember "Connector" sheets for our first Book Club Meeting on Monday.

BRAVO, 4C's !!!

2010-02-09T11:55:00.000-08:00

All Reading Rainbow Projects are on display in our classroom library. All were in on time today. Great job, everyone.

Bravo, girls, for a beautiful surprise for our much loved Tiffany. You did an excellent job of planning, and each person contributed so much! Boys' Day coming up in March.

Math - P.O.W. & Long Division Quiz tomorrow
LA - Spelling 17 pretest will be next Tues. - Workbook & Test due next Friday, Feb. 19

Anticipation

2010-02-08T11:27:00.000-08:00

We are looking forward to the opening of the Olympics on Friday. It will be exciting to follow to torch around the Lower Mainland as it makes its way up to Whistler.

LA - Connector sheet due Mon. Feb. 15 for first Lit Circles / Book Club Meeting
- S.Q.U.I.R.T. - Thurs. (if our VTT Opening Ceremonies allow time)

Math - P.O.W. and Long Division Quiz on Wed.

Shabbat Shalom

2010-02-05T11:01:00.000-08:00

Remember: Reading Rainbow Magazine Critique & 60 minutes of Long Division for Tuesday.

FSA Testing Done!

2010-02-04T15:35:00.000-08:00

The students did an excellent job of focusing on their tests and doing their best. A few absentees need to finish up next week. Otherwise, we're done!

Inuksuks & Groundhogs

2010-02-03T12:52:00.000-08:00

Check out our amazing Grade 4 Inuksuk in the main hallway. It's pointing the way to the Olympics! We are creating small stone inuksuks, as well - which we are going to offer for sale to raise money for Haiti Relief. Watch for further details.

Lovely to see some fresh snow on the local mountains!

Did the groundhog see his shadow yesterday?

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

2010-02-02T08:53:00.000-08:00

Math - Long Division Skills - Choose a worksheet and complete 60 minutes of long division between now and next Tuesday. Manage your time: 6 - 10 minute sessions or 3 - 20 minute sessions. You can do it!

Light Show

2010-02-01T11:45:00.000-08:00

We were thrilled to have Mr. Brian Herrin, the author of our Science textbook, join us on Friday for a hands-on presentation about LIGHT. He brought his lasers, fireworks chemicals, and reflectors. He demonstrated several types of energy (egs. mechanical, sound, electrical) and inspired us to ask questions. Thank-you, Mr. Herrin!

We will complete our FSA testing this week.
Make-ups for students who were absent will be next week.

LA - "I Believe" Journal Entry - Friday
- Spelling 16 Workbook & Test - Friday
- Reading Rainbow Magazine Critique - Tues., Feb. 9

Social Studies - Haiti Current Events changed to Fri., Feb. 12

Shabbat Shalom

2010-01-29T11:43:00.001-08:00

NewsFlash from Ms. Piccinato

2010-01-28T16:24:00.000-08:00

Social Studies - Haiti Current Events due Feb. 5

Great Books

2010-01-27T15:51:00.000-08:00

We've enjoyed browsing in the Book Fair. Thank-you to parents who have made donations to our class fund. We now have some great new books in our library, including Journey to Mars, Astronomy, and Pocket Pal Science Experiments.

No new homework tonight. Keep working on Reading Rainbow Magazine Critique. Manage your time so it's finished in good time. Due date: Tues. Feb. 9.

Remember Spelling 15 as per usual and Science vocabulary quiz on Friday.

Book Fair & Sunshine

2010-01-26T09:01:00.000-08:00

Great Books!!! Great Deals!!!

Book Fair will be held in the Library tomorrow and the next day ( Wed. & Thurs. ).
We will have a short formal visit on Wed. afternoon with the whole class, but do check it out morning, lunch and after school as well!

Believe!

2010-01-25T12:32:00.000-08:00

We are excited about the upcoming Olympics!
We BELIEVE in our abilities to reach the stars and do our best!

***Reminder*** Homework will be a little lighter in the next couple of weeks, due to the mandated FSA Tests that are being administered. This should help with our focus.

LA - Reading Rainbow #2 (Magazine Project) - due Tuesday, Feb. 9
- Spelling 15 - Workbook & Test due Friday as per usual

Math - 3 P.O.W. - due Wed. (Prep for FSA)

Science - Vocabulary Quiz - Friday, Jan. 29 - Bring duotang to class.

Shabbat Shalom

2010-01-22T12:39:00.000-08:00

Science - Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, January 29. Have duotang in class.

FSA Practice Sessions

2010-01-21T11:51:00.000-08:00

In the Lab today, we familiarized ourselves with the FSA multiple choice process. Everyone seemed to catch on very quickly. Formal testing in the Lab begins next week.

Check out Leah's excellent Aquarium photos. At last I have them posted for you to admire!

Our new blog heading features photos of our class just before their Science Mini-Play performances.

Leah's Aquarium Photos

2010-01-20T13:52:00.001-08:00

ProD Day Tomorrow

2010-01-19T08:32:00.000-08:00

Black-Out News : We had a surprisingly calm day yesterday. Everyone was flexible and cooperative. VTT opened up a room for us, and we got lots accomplished - including a start on our FSA Writing Test.

Reading Rainbow Magazine Projects have been approved.
Deadline - Tuesday, Feb. 9

Math - Two P.O.W. - Wed next week (Jan. 29)

See everyone on Thursday.

An Excellent Day

2010-01-15T11:14:00.001-08:00

Shabbat Shalom. See everyone on Monday.

Thursday, January 14

2010-01-14T16:52:00.000-08:00

Bingo Order Forms went home today.
Remember, Spelling due tomorrow.

Free-To-Read

2010-01-13T07:59:00.000-08:00

Our December winners in the Free-To-Read Recommendation Program:
Anais Poirier - Pippi Longstocking
Matthew Porte - Goosebumps
Abrish Adamis - F (Ph)antomes Don't Drive Sports Cars
Hallie Seeklus - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Bravo, everyone, and thank-you for inspiring us to read!!!

Reading Rainbow #2 went home today. Decide on your magazine by Monday, January 18. Bring your assignment sheet to class for a signature.

Terrific Tuesday

2010-01-12T11:41:00.000-08:00

Spelling 13 - Workbook & Test - Friday
Math - P.O.W. - 6 sample multiple choice questions - Thurs.

Disappointed & Delighted

2010-01-11T09:50:00.000-08:00

We were disappointed that the weather didn't cooperate today. Cypress Mountain was closed due to warm temperatures and precipitation. We were delighted that we weren't out in the pouring rain. We look forward to a rescheduled event.

We got a start on our Data Management Unit in the Computer Lab, had Gym class, did some creative writing, and worked on our Math Art Symmetry Creations.

Snowtubing Monday!

2010-01-08T09:49:00.000-08:00

Dress properly for a day on the mountain. Bring lunches as usual. Hot lunches will be packed as a bag lunch and delivered at lunch time.

It's going to be a great day of fun together!!!

F.S.A. Testing

2010-01-07T15:55:00.000-08:00

Ministry mandated Foundation Skills Assessment will begin on Jan. 18. More information to follow. I will publish some practice booklets for the students to work on at home (optional), and we will be practicing formatting, strategies, and testing techniques in class before tests begin.

Spelling 11 Test & Workbook - tomorrow
JOURNALS - due tomorrow

Remember to check the blog daily.

Challenge & Fun

2010-01-06T13:05:00.000-08:00

Great start to the term, everyone! Keep up your focus and effort!

Remember to study for Spelling 11 Test on Friday. Workbook is also due.

S.Q.U.I.R.T. book, P.O.W., Math Focus and Journal all due Thurs. or Fri.

NEWS FLASH re Current Events - no Current Events needed this week. Students will be doing an in-class assignment with Mrs. Piccinato

Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010

2010-01-05T12:00:00.000-08:00

We resumed our Spelling Program today with the usual pretest and word study.
Spelling 11 Test is on Friday as per usual. Completed workbook is also due in on Friday.

2010 - Welcome Back!

2010-01-04T09:15:00.000-08:00

It was great to see everyone this morning, and hear about the winter break. We have an exciting term planned.

Remember to have 3 sharp pencils on hand at all times.

LA - S.Q.U.I.R.T. - have novel in class on Thurs. - as per usual
- Verb Worksheet - due Wed.
- Journal - due Fri. as per usual

Math - P.O.W. - due Thurs. as per usual
- Math Focus (Lines of Symmetry) - pp. 38 - 43 - due Thurs.