June 2013

News gr. 4

Grade 4 Newsletter
M m e . O C o n n o r , S h i n g l e r a n d T o m s

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June has arrived and sometimes we wonder where the time went by. As we finish our year together, we look back at what you will remember from grade 4. June is our finale in which we reflect, we clean up, we celebrate and we say goodbye. We ask you to finish your year with a positive attitude, to start each day with kindness and respect towards others as you will no longer be with the same class after this month. We wish you a happy, relaxed, safe summer and we will see you in September! The grade 4 team

School year is ending Reflecting

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Whats going on in gr.4 Dates to remember

CONTACTING TEACHERS If at any time throughout the year you need to speak with me or would like to book a teacher/ parent conference regarding a concern or a question, I encourage parents/guardians to let me know ahead of time in order to get your childs file ready. We can schedule conferences before or right after school. You can use your childs agenda for communication purposes as I will be signing them daily. You can also call at convenient hours such as before or after school (905) 668-2225.

R EFLECTING,
Reflecting will be part of this months focus as we wind down assessments, end units and begin to prepare for the summer. As we end, we will be cleaning up our desks, bringing back assignments home etc. We will also be celebrating our year together with a few activities planned by our team, our division as well as the school.

CL E AN I N G , C E L E B R AT I N G

BRING A PLASTIC BAG JUNE 17TH 21ST Students will be emptying their desks the last week, returning home with their art work, portfolios etc. This make this easier, we ask that students bring a plastic bag

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WHAT S
Math: We are finishing up our math units on probability, measurement and fractions this month. Math journals will continue until the end of June. Language: In French, we Are reviewing our grammar and spelling rules leading up to a poetry unit. Students will be listening to poems and creating poems this month. We will also be reading and reviewing reading strategies learned this year. Science: Our last unit of study for this year will be Rocks and Minerals. Social Studies: Medieval Times is winding down with a few more activities (coat of arms, castles) to end the year. Physical Education: We are ending the year with soccer, soccer baseball and cooperative activities. Health: We are focusing on the influences: alcohol and tobacco.

GOING ON THIS

MONTH

IN GRADE

Art: We will be creating a personal coat of arms this month. Music: Students are learning how to drum in order to prepare for the drumming workshop on June 17th. Music history is also being presented in class. Drama: We will are ending the year with small plays and improvisational games following a specific drama format.

KEY DATES TO REMEMBER:

June 7th P.A. Day June 18th Drumming workshop for juniors June 24th Knights in the classroom (full day), reports go home June 26th Board game day/Possible park outing depending on weather (note to follow soon) June 27th Movie/clap out, last day of school Be sure to take a look at the school website calendar for other relevant information and important dates throughout the school (pizza, pita, graduations etc.)