Weekly Newsletter October 2-6

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: October 2-6, 2017

Curriculum Information for the Week:

Literacy: Students will begin their literary essays this week, starting with stating their claims (or thesis) based on the books they have read in book club or our class read aloud Home of the Brave. Students will also continue to read articles online, learning about children around the world who are making a difference.

Math: Adding and Subtracting fractions continues this week as we move into operations with unlike denominators. Students will develop conceptual understanding using manipulatives and models to show their thinking. In addition to the current unit, students are continuing to practice two and three digit multiplication and division from unit 1 to consolidate their learning.

Unit of Study:  We conducted a very successful ‘Social Change Makers Conference’ last week. The students experienced 13 presenters and hopefully will be inspired to make changes in our own school and local community. It was great to see so many parents attending the conference this year. We hope you found our presenters engaging, informative and inspiring.

Student preparation this week for our three-way conferences on Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10.

This week, students will be busy reflecting on their work, work habits, behavior and setting learning goals.  Parent letter regarding conferences

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

Mon. 2 Oct: ISA make-up day for students who missed one or more of the tests last week

Tues. 3 Oct: G5 Parent Band Workshop from 9:00 - 10:00am in the Studio

Mon. 9 & Tues. 10 Oct: Three-way Conferences involving students, parents and teacher(s). Please return your conference appointment reply slip to your child’s class teacher.

Please note - hearing screenings by our School Nurse - Bethanie Christensen, previously scheduled for this coming week, have been postponed until after the Oct. Break.

Red Hats KL Children’s Hospital visits: Please click on this link  There are a few more spaces available and a link to a folder of photos from our last visit.

Highlights - Last Week:

1. Our Social Change Maker’s Conference was FANTASTIC! Photos from SCMC.

2. On our Red Hats Free Dress Day last Fri. 29 Sept. Melawati students raised RM2,775, which was donated to the Chin Women’s Organization (CWO) School, via Janine Williams - one of our Social Change Makers. Our donation paid the rent for this month for the CWO school building.  

Highlight - This Week:

G5 Parent Band Workshop - please support your child and Kim Endel our G5 Band Teacher by attending this important event.