Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: 22-26 Jan. 2018               

Dear Parents,

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Grade 5 students are beginning their fantasy writing! This unit integrates reading
and writing, taking a close look at elements of fantasy in book club and read aloud books
and considering how to include these elements in writing.  Students will follow a story mountain
in order to include problems and solutions as characters go on a quest.  Take the time to
discuss these elements at home.  How is it possible to base fantasy writing on real life events
and themes?

Math: The students continue Unit 4: Place Value and Decimal Operations. This week students
will begin dividing decimals using a variety of manipulatives to show their thinking, considering
whether we are sharing or grouping our numbers.

Unit of Study: Students have completed a quick assessment on cells and tissues in order to
prepare for our rotations regarding the human body.  Each class will participate in rotations
for the different body systems of the human body.  Respiratory, immune, circulatory, muscular,
skeletal and digestive systems will be covered during class rotations.  The nervous system will
be addressed in each rotation.

For more information and ways to support your child please visit the
Parent Learning Connection page.

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

Mon. 22 Jan: ES semester 2 ASA registration closes in PowerSchool

Wed. 31 Jan: No School

Highlight last week:

A successful Free Dress day took place on Friday, with donations for the Chin Refugee
organization.

Semester 2 2018 - Aquatics Information

 Semester 2 2018 - Aquatics Information 

The first Swimming lesson for the year will take place on Monday Day 2 January 29th.

Also see the days and dates your students/class will be in the pool.

Aquatics Class
Students will need to bring
Swimsuit
Towel
Long hair to be tied back
Goggles and swim caps are optional. There is no "ISKL school swimsuit". Appropriate swim attire (one piece swim suit or swim bottoms and rash shirt). 
If students forget their swim gear, they can borrow a swimsuit if available or they can use their PE uniform. If students cannot swim for any reason, a detailed email or note must explain why.

Semester 2 Aquatics- Days & Dates

Start Date: January 29th

Finish Date: May 10th

Gail Smith - Day 1 & 2

Tim Fischer - Day 3 & 4

Amy Simpson - Day 5 & 6

Tuk - Day 2

Free Dress Money

Hello everyone and happy new year!

For the rest of the semester we are going to be donating the money raised from Free Dress Days to the Chin Refugee School that we have been supporting recently. We helped them by donating lots of books, back-packs, school supplies, and water bottles. We also have helped them with their rent.

We are going to continue to support them. They are a wonderful organization and we want to make sure they are able to run their school without worries of paying their rent or having to buy school supplies for their students. 

Thank you to every family who donates on those fun Friday's. It means a lot the people we help.

Cheers,

Max Mangelsdorf
Red Hat Coordinator

5CC Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: 15-19 Jan. 2018               

Dear Parents,

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: This week the students will continue with our Fantasy reading and writing units.
Our Fantasy book clubs are in full swing. This week students will take a writing pre-assessment
to determine what they already know about writing fantasy and they will continue to meet with
their book clubs. Ask your child about their book club book!

Math: The students will continue Unit 4: Place Value and Decimal Operations.
This week students will begin multiplying decimals using a variety of manipulatives to show
their thinking.  We will focus on reasonableness as well as estimation in order to check our
answers and guide our thinking.

Unit of Study: Last week during science students tuned-into science during our science
rotations. The main idea of the unit is that body systems are interdependent. This week we
will dive a bit deeper into cells as the building blocks of life and be able to explore different
types of tissues and cells with microscopes in the lab. Ask your child about the different types
of tissues and cells they saw.

For more information and ways to support your child please visit the
Parent Learning Connection page.

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

Mon. 15 Jan: G5 Human Body Systems science unit lab lessons begin: observing
and sketching human tissue samples using traditional microscopes. Observing
& sketching human skin using a USB digital microscope.

ES semester 2 ASA registration opens in PowerSchool

Tues. 16 Jan: U11 Soccer starts

Mon. 15 Jan: G5 Parent Service and Sustainability Workshop from 9:00-9:45 in
the Community Room

Fri. 19 Jan: Free Dress Day

Mon. 22 Jan: ES semester 2 ASA registration closes in PowerSchool

Highlight last week:

The students participated in the Human Body Systems Tuning-in Rotations last Tues.
morning .

Join Us!

Dear Parents,

If you are interested in getting yourself, your child or a group of students more involved in taking
action in the community, please join us on Monday, Jan. 15th from 9-9:45 in the Community Room.

As we prepare for our Social Change unit and we reflect on the Social Change Maker’s
Conference, we would like build on the excitement and share ways you can support your child
in developing awareness and even taking action in the KL community.

We hope to see you there!