Day 3 - Thursday, September 20, 2010

Wow! The first month of school is gone already. No doubt the next ones will go by just as quickly.

Various students need to catch up in Math, Art, Science and Social.

Meals on Wheels starts tomorrow for the students who have volunteered. UPS does October and then alternating months for the year until June.

Grade 6's have a French test on Tuesday.

Fall Fair starts tomorrow - take time to enjoy it. If you are to work a shift at it tomorrow and have any questions, please phone Mrs. Irene Lacoursiere at 228-3702.

TGIF!

Day 2 - Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Today we started the Canadian Achievement Tests (CAT-4) which are required by the government and our school division for grades 3 and 6 in an elementary school. The 6's did the longest component of the Math today. I was pleased and impressed with the perseverance exhibited by all of the students. Tomorrow we will do the Computations section. There are several Language Arts sections to be completed with Mr. English as well. The grade 3's are also doing these tests. If a student is absent during this testing it is required that it be made up, which will complicate the process of getting everything completed by Thanksgiving, so it is important that you are at school, well-fed and well-rested to be able to do your very best on these tests.

On the homework list is:
Math corrections, Art grid drawing, Science and Social. Some of these assignments are now past due and marks are being deducted by Mrs. David for late work.

Miss Riddell has posted notice of a French test for next Tuesday. Make sure you are prepared for that, too.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Fall Fair and Trade Show starting on Friday, October 1st. Some of our 6's have signed up to work on Friday after school. Do your job well.

Enjoy the warm days we are having.

Day 1 - Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Students must complete all Math corrections and incomplete work from the start of the year by Thursday's class. Work must be neat, accurate and complete.

Art - mountain scene grid drawings are due on Thursday.

Science class work (late) for some students. Get it done. Social Studies elevations is to be done for tomorrow's class.

Some students are starting to let their lazy habits kick in already and are starting to fall behind. The consequence to this will be staying in at recesses and noons and after school to get caught up. If this persists for more than a day or so, then special event privileges will be taken to work on the work to be caught up. Don't let it be you.

Day 6 - Monday, September 27, 2010

There is Science homework - Sheet 1-5 chart and Social Studies homework - Elevation and Projections from Mrs. David.
Math homework - questions 5 & 6 all parts on page 23. Math Quiz tomorrow. Make sure you review how to do questions 1, 2, & 3 on page 40 - Show What You Know to help prepare. Also do your corrections.

Enjoy the nice weather and good luck to the people harvesting.

Day 5 - Friday, September 24, 2010

Math assignment was for homework today, due for Monday. Complete all parts of page 22, questions 1, 2, & 3. Check that your work is complete. Review the previous pages if you are having trouble.

There will be a quick quiz on Tuesday testing the first four Math lessons.

Have a lovely, warm weather weekend.

Day 4 - Thursday, September 23, 2010

There are globes past due for Mrs. David.
Math corrections must be done and corrected before going to the football game tomorrow.
Meals on Wheels forms are needed from 3 people.
Map quizzes need to be signed and returned.

Please don't forget your commitment to the Fall Fair.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - Day 3

Work that is now overdue: globes, Math corrections, transportation trees.

Social test re-write is on Thursday.

Remember to show up for your shift at the Fall Fair on Friday - go to the Community Centre and tell the person at the entrance why you are there and they will direct you to Mrs. Lacoursiere.

I still need Meals on Wheels forms from 4 people or a note from a parent stating that you will not be participating in this volunteer program.

Students who have earned the privilege (by working hard and doing their best) will be going over to the High School for the Pep Rally and the Warriors Homecoming Football game on Friday afternoon. Those students will need to have something to sit on on the ground - plastic or a small blanket.

Students will be required to return to the school at 3:00 for the end of the day and dismissal.

Don't forget the meeting with Mr. English tonight regarding Junior Genius.

Day 2 - Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Social Studies homework - globes to be finished.
Science - transportation trees - Wednesday.

Math - corrections and p. 17 Practice 1 (a) and (b) and Reflect.

I still need Meals on Wheels forms from 5 students or a note from a parent advising that the student will not be participating.

Map Quizzes need to be signed and returned right away.

Wear school clothing or colors (red & black) tomorrow.

Plan to join in the best dressed "Warrior" fan for Friday's UCHS pep rally and football/volleyball games.

Day 1 - Monday, September 20, 2010

School photographs are tomorrow. Please make sure that you are here and ready. I think the grade 6 class is first at 9:00 a.m. So, be ready.

Map quizzes need to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to Mrs. David as soon as possible.

Students are asked to dress in red and black (school colors) on Wednesday as the CTV news team will be in Unity for their home town tour and news broadcast. Be at the Regional Park to participate in a variety of activities and have supper (Kraft's catering - the other Kraft Dinner) and be part of a live news broadcast on Wednesday.

Then, Friday is the pep rally and homecoming football game at UCHS and students are asked to join in the best dressed "warrior" contest. Students will be going to UCHS for some part of the afternoon on Friday.

Make sure that all assignments and corrections are kept up to date.

See you later.

Day 6 - Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Some students may have Math to finish up - page 15 q. 4 parts a) and b). Step by Step 2 has to be completed by the end of Monday's class - if you need to use school "tiles" to finish it.

Globes are due on Monday, as well.

No new forms went home, but we still need some of the latest ones back - on Monday.

School Photographs are on Tuesday morning - so practice your best smile and plan what to wear - white is usually not good for photographs.

Monday will be Day 1 so be ready for PhysEd.

Have a nice 4 day break.

Day 5 - Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Social Studies - globes are due on Monday.
Math p. 14 complete question 1 parts b, c & d for Wednesday's class.
Please return all forms that are at home tomorrow morning, if at all possible.
Bring a Loonie to support the Terry Fox walk.

No school on Thursday and Friday. Monday will be Day 1.

Day 4 - Monday, September 13, 2010

Forms, Forms and more Forms! What's that ad? It's the most wonderful time of the year - back to school.

The grade sixes have three more forms that came home today to try to have back for Wednesday, already.

Please look for the Meals on Wheels permission form - two places for the parent to sign. (Mrs. Bridgeman was here explaining the importance of the grade 6 participation in this very worthwhile volunteer program. Then, the Student Release Form (allowing the student's photograph to be used when school activities are taking place. Lastly, the Unity Ag Society is looking for grade 6 student volunteers to be "food runners" at the upcoming Fall Fair and Trade Show.

Keep the loonies to support the Terry Fox program coming in. The UPS Terry Fox time will be Wednesday afternoon beginning at 2:15.

The Social Studies maps/globes project is to be completed for Monday, September 20th.

There are no other tests or homework for today.

Please remember that there is no school this coming Thursday or Friday as the Teachers' Convention has been moved from February to September this year.

Day 3 - Friday, September 10, 2010

tAnother week is behind us. Some students may have a few Math corrections to do for Monday.
There is a map quiz in Social Studies on Monday, as well.

Students are asked to bring a loonie ($1.00) to school as a donation to the Terry Fox Foundation. Our Terry Fox afternoon will be on Wednesday. Please bring your loonie by then.

Please remember that next week is a short week, too. Teachers' Convention is on Thursday and Friday, so there is no school on those two days.

School photographs will be taken on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.

Have a great weekend.

Day 2 - Thursday, September 9, 2010

Math questions #8 and 10 on page 10 are due for tomorrow.
Music - Band Picture for tomorrow.
Book Orders are due tomorrow. No late orders accepted.

Map Quiz in Social Studies is on Monday.

Mrs. Parkinson, Public Health nurse will be here tomorrow to explain to the students about their upcoming immunizations.

Mrs. Bridgeman will be visiting us on Monday to talk about the Meals on Wheels volunteer program for the Grade 6's.

School Photographs are on Tuesday, September 21st. Please make every effort to ensure your child is here that morning.

Have a good evening.

Day 1 - September 8, 2010

Sorry for the delay in entering this blog. The internet at school was down and so I am doing this from home. This happens from time to time.

Sixes have some Math questions to have done for tomorrow. So, don't forget.

Mrs. David has a map quiz scheduled for Monday.

Check previous blogs for Book Order due dates, etc.

Be prepared for "rain".

Day 6 - Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Welcome back. I hope you had an enjoyable long weekend.

Grade 6 started into their Math texts today - beginning to learn about patterns and relationships in tables of values (input/output tables). Try to look for patterns in numbers in every day life. Some students will have a bit of homework to do. The question assigned is Practice, page 8, number 1, parts (a) and (b). Follow all of the instructions. Part (a) was done together and was left on the board as an example.

There is a Music note about a Band Picture.

Don't forget about the Science for tomorrow.

Student Fees still need to be paid by several students.

Today the first book order forms were sent home. There are four this time, but after this month, I will usually only send the Arrow and the Teen Reading Club. Book Orders are due on Friday, Sept. 10th and unless I receive a phone call or a note of explanation from a parent, I will proceed with the order and not accept "late" orders.

All the immunization forms have come in, for which I thank you for the quick response.
Mrs. Parkinson will be here on Friday for a presentation to the Grade 6 class regarding the immunizations.

Day 5 - Friday, September 3, 2010

What a whirlwind week! But, we all made it through with flying colors.

Social Studies maps is due for Tuesday and Science worksheet 1 to 3 is due on Wednesday.

Keep sending in the student fees and the immunization forms. If the forms are sent in a sealed envelope, please put your child's initials on the outside so that I can keep track of which ones have been returned. Thanks.

A few students still need to bring a binder for Social and Science.

Have a great long weekend. See you on Tuesday - it will be Day 6.

Day 4 - Thursday, September 2, 2010

Reminder: the Social Studies mapping assignment is due for Tuesday's class for Mrs. David.
Registration Forms and school fees are coming in steadily. Keep them coming.

A binder is required for the grade sixes for Social Studies and Science.

Tomorrow morning is the welcome back Pancake Breakfast. Then the students will head out to the canola field to see our crop. They should be back in the school by first recess. Regular classes will resume after that.

Be sure to have long pants and protective type footwear for going out to see the crop. Canola stubble is very stiff and scratchy.

The Labor Day weekend is coming up - so, no school on Monday, September 6th - classes resume on September 7th and it will be Day 6.

Hope to see you tomorrow at the breakfast.

Day 3 - Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Most of the student registration forms are in. The student fees for grade sixes are $25.00 if you have already paid for a "tub" in grade 5. If you needed a new tub for grade 6, then the fees are $30.00. The $5.00 is refundable at the end of grade 6 if the tub is returned in a good, clean, usable condition.

Don't forget about the welcome back pancake breakfast on Friday morning and then the trip out to the canola field (students - need to wear long pants and closed in footwear - no flip flops, sandals, etc.

Mrs. David has asked that the Social Studies maps are done for class on Tuesday, September 7th.

Also, students need to have a binder for Social Studies and Science as soon as possible.