Le mercredi 3 juin 2015.

Bonjour chers parents,

UPCOMING EVENTS:

On Wednesday, June 10th: Junior Outdoor Activity at the 
RA Centre.

On Wednesday, June 16th: Track & Field  

(BONNE CHANCE!)

On Thursday, June 18th: School Council Family BBQ.

On Monday, June 22th: Calypso for the Grade 6 students.

On Wednesday, June 24th: Leaving Ceremony for the Grade 6 students @ 9:30 in the gymnasium.

Bonne journée! 

Mme Mathieu

Le lundi 1er juin 2015.

Bonjour chers parents,

I can't believe we are now starting the month of June. 

Since the beginning of the school year, I have witnessed your child learning French and now being able to communicate so much better. The difference for some of them is absolutely impressive. Hard work always pays off. Thank you parents for being so supportive and helping me deliver the French Immersion Program. As you know, speaking French in today's society is very important. Also, French is an official language of Canada. 

Friendly reminders:

This Friday, June 5th, is a PD Day. No school.       

We will be going to the RA Centre on Riverside Drive for a fun filled day. We will be leaving school at 9:10 a.m. and returning at 1:15 p.m. Please sign and return the permission by Wednesday, June 3rd. 

Merci beaucoup!!!

Bonne semaine!

Mme Mathieu

Bonjour,

Here is what we have learned and observed at the Parliament:

(Imad) Il y a beaucoup d'objets intéressants.

(Ashleigh)  J'ai aimé manger dans la salle de conférence.

(Ann) Le Parlement est très joli à l'intérieur.

(Jacob G.) Au Parlement, j'ai vu un gendarme tourner la page du livre de nos soldats morts à la guerre.

(Emily) Je pense que c'est très intéressant d'aller voir et écouter les débats à la Chambre des Communes.

(Dakota) La Tour de la Paix est très grande mais j'ai eu peur parce que je n'aime pas les hauteurs.

(Nickolas A.) J'ai aimé la Tour de la Paix parce que lorsque tu montes l'ascenceur, tu peux voir les cloches.

(Stephanie) L'argent que tu lances dans la flamme perpétuelle, va pour les gens
désavantagés.

(Zachary) J'ai vu la salle qui est dédiée au Président de l'Inde.

(Rosario, Luca, Jenna) J'ai aimé visiter la bibliothèque.

(Anthony) J'ai aimé visité la bibliothèque parce c'est silencieux.

(Lauren, Tyler, Matteo) J'ai vu les cloches de la Tour de la Paix.

(Alice) J'ai aimé voir la statue de la Reine Victoria dans la bibliothèque.

(Everett) J'ai aimé les cloches et j'ai appris qu'une cloche pèse trois éléphants.

(Nicholas T.) J'ai aimé écouter les débats.

(Kechia) J'ai aimé lorsque notre MP David McGuinty est venu nous parler.

(Joshua) J'ai été stupéfié lorsque je suis entré dans la première porte au Parlement.

(Isabella E.) J'ai eu la chance de parler avec un garde de sécurité.

(Jacob I.) J'aime le Parlement.

(Grace) J'ai tout aimé de ma journée au Parlement.

(Melissa) J'ai aimé regarder lorsque la page à la chapelle a été tournée.

(Abigail) J'ai aimé regarder la flamme perpétuelle.

(Isabella A.) J'ai aimé visiter la Tour de la Paix.



On Wednesday, May 27th, Scientist in Schools will be introducing: 'Matter & Materials' for the Grade 5 students.

EQAO is starting this week for our Grade 6 students. Bonne chance!

Bonne semaine à tous!

Mme

Le mardi 19 mai 2015.

Bonjour,

It has been a while since I blogged. Time is flying and we have so much to do.

On Friday, May 15th, the Grade 5 had the opportunity to visit and tour the Parliament. They had a chance to see the procession of the President holding the Mass. They also visited the library & the Senate. Then, we headed to the Question Period in the House of Commons to listen to our Politicians discuss current events. After lunch, our MP David McGuinty came to speak to our students. What a great privilege for the students to have a private meeting with MP McGuinty. To finish our day, we had the chance to go up the Peace Tower and the Chapel. The students had a great day and learned so much. They represented SMY with flying colors. Thank you, to all the parents who volunteered their time.  

                                      We are now in the process of learning                                                 Persuasive writing.                                        

Science:
Grade 5: 'Changes in Matter' 

Grade 6: 'Air & Flight'.

Social Studies:
Grade 5:'



Update of what the Grade 6 have been working on the last couple of weeks:

Canadian Astronauts,

Composers,

World Relief Organizations 

GRADE 5:
The Grade 5 are now learning the process of elections. 

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES:
-Track & Field Tryouts on Wednesday, May 20th starting @ 12:30. 

Please ensure that your child is wearing running shoes, 

a hat, 

a water bottle 

& sunscreen 

-Inuit games on Thursday, May 21st. Grade 5 (second block) & Grade 6 (fourth block)

Je vous souhaite une excellente semaine.

Mme Mathieu

Le lundi 4 mai 2015.

Bonjour chers parents,

We are entering Education Week! It will be another busy week for us!

OPEN HOUSE: Each homeroom teachers are responsible for their Open House. 

Grade 5 Parents, 
Please join us tomorrow for our Open House. We will be starting @ 8:30 in the Learning Commons. We will be honoring our First Nations by referring to the book: 'The Three Sisters'. We will begin with a prayer, followed by singing using the

drums and bells. Afterwards, we have a special activity planned for the students. Please join us!

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
-Grade 5: Your child was to hand in his/her reading log Friday. I am still waiting for several reading log. Merci. 
-Grade 5: Reading log for the month of May will be given to your child this morning. Bonne lecture!   
-Grade 5: Please return your permission form for our Year End Trip to the Parliament. 
-We are having our annual Book Fair this week. Please send money with your child.
-The talent show will be held on Friday, May 8th @ 12:30 in our gymnasium. To raise our goal, we are encouraging parents to bring in a donation for our Lenten Project: 'Free the Children'.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!

Je vous souhaite une belle semaine!

Mme Mathieu

Le mardi 28 avril 2015.

Bonjour,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you parents for sitting down with your child by reading and giving feedback to improve his/her narrative story. Your child is still working hard in embellishing his/her story.  

The Grade 6 were busy yesterday learning the phases of the moon. Working with a partner, your child used Oreos to show the different phases of the moon. Your child really enjoyed doing this activity. Here are some results. Bravo mes amis! 

FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

The Book Fair is next week. 

The Grade 5 will be going on Wednesday, May 6 @ 10:30.

The Grade 6 will be going on Thursday, May 7th @ 2:10. 

-Grade 5 are to hand in his/her Reading Log on Friday, May 1st.

Sincerely,

Mme Mathieu

Le mardi 21 avril 2015.

Bonjour,

ANOTHER RAINY DAY!!!

Grade 5 & Grade 6:

Today, your child is expected to share his/her narrative baseline story with you at home. Once they have finished reading their story to you, please read the feedback that was  given to your child on Google Drive. Please brainstorm ways your child can improve, to bump up his/her story to the next level. Please comment directly on Google Drive to encourage your child to improve his/her story. Here are a couple major things you can focus on with your child: proper spelling, proper French verb conjugation and a clear introduction/middle/conclusion. You can have your child underline the verbs in one colour and adjectives in another colour to help the editing process. 

If you do not speak much French, do not worry! At school, it has been explained to your child that they can translate their story to you in English, discuss the changes that need to be met, and then translate these changes back to French. The ability to explain their story to you, whether in French or in English, is absolutely necessary. 

Thank you in advance for taking the time to work on your child's narrative baseline story. The skills they have/are developing while writing and editing these stories will definitely help them in the future! 

Here is a helpful checklist to help revise your child`s story:

1. J'ai des phrases complètes.
2. J'ai des phrases variées.
3. J'ai utilisé des adjectifs et des adverbes pour la description.
4. J'ai mis les ? ! , «  » - . 

5. J'ai vérifié l'orthographe de plusieurs mots.
6. J'ai accordé les noms en genre(s) et en nombre(s).
7. J'ai accordé les adjectifs et les déterminants avec le nom.
8. J'ai accordé les verbes au temps approprié.

Sincèrement,

Mme Mathieu & Mlle Sinclair