Math

We will be studying Patterns and Algebraic Equations for the month of December.

Christmas Activities

In Religion, French and English Language Arts and Music we will be doing Christmas Activities!!

Vaccination - Round 2

The Grade 5 vaccinations will be on December 19 in the morning.

Enjoy a good healthy breakfast and bring some juice to school if you like!

Online Reading

Now that the Calgary Public Library has reduced their selection of books, particularly in French, here are a few online options...

• Ecouter la lecture
• Tumblebooks.com    - French and English
• Calgary Public Library - online books
• APP - Over Drive
• APP - Epic

Enjoy your reading time!!

Division

Remember to practice your division facts:)

Try to practice 5- 10 minutes a night when you don't have too much homework.

Rapid recall of these facts will make you a stronger Math student and reduce time spent on Math work.

Division - Basic Facts

Please start practicing Basic Division Facts.

We will beginning the Division part of our Math unit very soon.

These equations can even be practised along with Basic Multiplication Facts - Just reverse the Multiplication Equation to make it a Division Equation.

Francais/English

Students are encouraged to read nightly (Monday - Thursday) for 30 minutes (total) in English and French.

Benefits of Reading:

• Mental Stimulation. ...
• Stress Reduction. ...
• Knowledge. ...
• Vocabulary Expansion. ...
• Memory Improvement. ...
• Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills. ...
• Improved Focus and Concentration. ...
• Better Writing Skills.

Happy Reading!!!

Math

We are currently working on our Multiplication and Division Unit

Students are encouraged to master their Basic Facts for all Math Operations:

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division

Suggested methods - Flash Cards (Dollar Store), Printable Practice Sheets, Computer Websites

Livre de Maths - Copie Electronique

A copy of the Gr. 5 Math Book  -Cheneliere can be found on your google drive.

Gr. 5 Vaccinations

Student Vaccinations are given by the Calgary Health Region Nurses.

If you have any questions or concerns please direct all questions to the school nurse:

Victoria Oloruntola RN, BSc.N

Public  Health Nurse
Thornhill Community Health centre

Phone 403 - 944-7519
email: victoria.oloruntola@albertahealthservices.ca

• Student Information Session Tomorrow Sept. 12  - School Nurse
• Vaccination 1 - Oct. 10 in the afternoon                                                                                         

The 2nd and 3rd Vaccinations dates will be provided at a later date. When the dates are determined, the BLOG will be updated. 

Agenda

• Please use the agenda to communicate messages or questions you may have. I will look at the agendas during morning attendance, and I will usually respond the same day.

• It will not be necessary to sign your child's agenda daily.

• Please sign notes in the agenda that are from me, so that I know you have received my message. 

Thank you.
Mme O'Connor