Weekly Newsletter Nov 20

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: November 20-24, 2017                

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Students will continue their nonfiction reading and writing units. Reading and writing are integrated with our science unit: Sustainable Energy. Students have chosen a topic and are doing in-depth research in preparation for their writing.

Math: This week we will continue with our math unit entitled, Unit 4: Decimal Place Value & Decimal Operations. This week students will name decimals in expanded, unit, and word forms by applying place value reasoning. They will also be comparing decimal fractions to the thousandths using like units, and express comparisons with >, <,  =. As we learn about decimals, we will be using our knowledge to help us discuss the "Economics of Healthy Eating."

Unit of Study: The students will continue their inquiry into Sustainable Energy. This week, students will begin designing their creative idea for sustainability. We will be drawing and explaining our ideas before heading to the MakerSpace to build them. This week students will also hear from Hector Ingram on Friday, November 24th from 10:30-11:15am. He will present on wind energy and ‘fast grass’ - a fast growing grass used as a biofuel. All are welcome to attend this presentation as it will be most informative.

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

Hector Ingram on Friday, November 24th at 10:30 in the grade 5 common area. Come hear about Wind Energy and ‘Fast Grass’.

Highlights - Last Week:

Last week, we had the pleasure of having special guests Dave Perrau and Brad Knowles who reviewed Sustainable Practices at the new ISKL campus. They discussed the plans for the new school and talked about how simple ideas like light reflecting off shelves will help to make a school more sustainable, keep areas cool and will also help lower electricity bills.  

Mr. Andy Baker has also been a guest speaker. He had many fun activities for students to help them understand the various aspects of the oil business.