Happy Halloween! Have fun tonight, and be safe.
ELA - Book reviews were due today, and In the Doghouse story assignment is due Monday.
Spelling - Week 5 Quiz tomorrow.
Term 1 Assignment Deadline - Thursday, November 7th. ALL assignments from Term 1 MUST be in by the end of the day on the 7th. Any missing assignments that are still outstanding will be weighted as a "1" on Term 1 Report Cards. On Monday, Each student will receive an "Assignment Audit" withe a personalized list of assignments they are missing.
Thursday, 31 October 2019
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
Halloween tomorrow! Have fun and be safe.
We will have a Gym Blast in the morning. Wear your house colors, and comfortable gym clothes.
Book Reviews Due tomorrow.
Students worked very well today, and earned an extended due date for the In the Doghouse assignment. It has been moved to Monday, to avoid having homework for Halloween night.
Spelling Quiz on Friday.
Social Studies - We wrote our Election and Canadian Government quiz today!
Raimi Art Gallery field trip Wednesday morning.
We will have a Gym Blast in the morning. Wear your house colors, and comfortable gym clothes.
Book Reviews Due tomorrow.
Students worked very well today, and earned an extended due date for the In the Doghouse assignment. It has been moved to Monday, to avoid having homework for Halloween night.
Spelling Quiz on Friday.
Social Studies - We wrote our Election and Canadian Government quiz today!
Raimi Art Gallery field trip Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
Arts - Today we started a new task, to create a landscape image using Pointilism, utilizing negative space.
Social - We have a quiz tomorrow, remember to study!
Math - Today we had more time to practice our 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication skills.
ELA - Dialogue task due tomorrow. Book Reviews due Thursday. In The Doghouse due Friday.
Gym Blast on Thursday. Wear comfortable Gym clothes, and dress in house league colors.
Social - We have a quiz tomorrow, remember to study!
Math - Today we had more time to practice our 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication skills.
ELA - Dialogue task due tomorrow. Book Reviews due Thursday. In The Doghouse due Friday.
Gym Blast on Thursday. Wear comfortable Gym clothes, and dress in house league colors.
Monday, 28 October 2019
Monday, October 25th, 2019
Math - We had more time to work on our Math assignment from last day. Complete Pg 94-95, Qs 2-5, 9 (6, 8, 14) for tomorrow.
ELA - Today we had more time to work on our Dialogue Task, due on Wednesday. We also read a new story, "In the Doghouse", with an associated assignment due on Friday. Book Reviews due on Thursday.
Social - We had more time to study for our Quiz on Wednesday.
Spelling - We had more time to work on our Week 5 words today.
Picture Retakes tomorrow. Remember to bring your original proofs with you if you are going for Retakes.
Gym Blast on Thursday. Wear your house colors!
ELA - Today we had more time to work on our Dialogue Task, due on Wednesday. We also read a new story, "In the Doghouse", with an associated assignment due on Friday. Book Reviews due on Thursday.
Social - We had more time to study for our Quiz on Wednesday.
Spelling - We had more time to work on our Week 5 words today.
Picture Retakes tomorrow. Remember to bring your original proofs with you if you are going for Retakes.
Gym Blast on Thursday. Wear your house colors!
Friday, 25 October 2019
Friday, October 25th, 2019
ELA - Today we went over the conventions for including dialogue in our writing. Students were tasked with writing a short (1/2 -1 page) scene that includes dialogue, using the proper dialogue rules. This task should include a rough and good copy, and is due on Thursday.
Social Studies - We will be having a quiz on Canadian Government and the Federal Election on Wednesday, October 30th. Students received their reviews today.
Today we had several guests to our classroom! 4 parents visited us to speak about their careers, and the role that learning and cooperation plays in their success. A big thank you to our guest speakers!
Picture Retakes on Tuesday. If you are interested in getting retakes, you need to bring your proofs from your original photos to school on Tuesday.
Health - If you did not finish your coat of arms today, hand it in on Monday.
Halloween Dance tonight, hosted by our Community Council! 6:30-8:30
Social Studies - We will be having a quiz on Canadian Government and the Federal Election on Wednesday, October 30th. Students received their reviews today.
Today we had several guests to our classroom! 4 parents visited us to speak about their careers, and the role that learning and cooperation plays in their success. A big thank you to our guest speakers!
Picture Retakes on Tuesday. If you are interested in getting retakes, you need to bring your proofs from your original photos to school on Tuesday.
Health - If you did not finish your coat of arms today, hand it in on Monday.
Halloween Dance tonight, hosted by our Community Council! 6:30-8:30
Thursday, 24 October 2019
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Math - Today we learned a mental-math strategy for multiplying any one-digit number by any two-digit number in our heads.
Today we had time to get together with our House League teams and prepare for our Gym Blast tomorrow!
Spelling - We got our Week 5 word lists today.
Computers - We completed a survey today to give anonymous feedback about the St. Peter School Community.
Science - We had our Science quizzes today! We corrected them during class time, so students will know their marks.
Health - Family Coat of Arms due tomorrow.
Arts- Halloween Illusions due tomorrow.
Today we had time to get together with our House League teams and prepare for our Gym Blast tomorrow!
Spelling - We got our Week 5 word lists today.
Computers - We completed a survey today to give anonymous feedback about the St. Peter School Community.
Science - We had our Science quizzes today! We corrected them during class time, so students will know their marks.
Health - Family Coat of Arms due tomorrow.
Arts- Halloween Illusions due tomorrow.
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019
Spelling - Week 4 Quiz tomorrow!
Math - Today we had more practice working on multiplication with multiples of 10. Finish and hand in the extra practice worksheet by tomorrow.
Arts - We had more time to work on our Halloween Illusions. These are due on Friday.
Health - Coat of Arms due Friday.
Social Studies - Today we looked at the outcomes of the Federal Election, what it means for Canadians, as well as the Student Vote.
Students who ordered pictures will be bringing them home today.
Please return your Math Unit 2 tests ASAP!
Hot Lunch tomorrow.
Monday, 21 October 2019
Monday, October 21st, 2019
Education Week - This week is Education Week in Canada! Our theme is "Working and Learning Together". Our class will be participating in a few activities throughout the week. Today we worked together with our care partners to help them with their academics. Later in the week, we will be participating in a class co-operative challenge in the gym with Mr. Goodman. On Friday, we will have a few parents come in to discuss what they do for a living and how education and on-going learning are important in their jobs. Thanks to all parents who have volunteered their time to support our students!
Social - Today is Election Day! Tomorrow, we will discuss the outcome of the election, and begin discussing what it means for Canadians.
Reminder that 2 assignments from Friday were due today: Debate Viewing response and your Student Vote response.
Science - Mr. Goodman has scheduled a Science test on Thursday. Students received their study guides today.
Spelling - We will be having a Week 4 quiz on Wednesday.
ELA - "Gross" story assignment was due today.
Health - Today we started Theme 2 in Fully Alive, titled "Living in Relationship". We discussed Families today, and talked about ways that all families are similar, and ways they are all unique. Students started an assignment to design a "Coat of Arms" for their own family, along with a short description of what each section represents. These are due on Friday.
Social - Today is Election Day! Tomorrow, we will discuss the outcome of the election, and begin discussing what it means for Canadians.
Reminder that 2 assignments from Friday were due today: Debate Viewing response and your Student Vote response.
Science - Mr. Goodman has scheduled a Science test on Thursday. Students received their study guides today.
Spelling - We will be having a Week 4 quiz on Wednesday.
ELA - "Gross" story assignment was due today.
Health - Today we started Theme 2 in Fully Alive, titled "Living in Relationship". We discussed Families today, and talked about ways that all families are similar, and ways they are all unique. Students started an assignment to design a "Coat of Arms" for their own family, along with a short description of what each section represents. These are due on Friday.
Friday, 18 October 2019
Friday, October 18th, 2019
We are still in need of at least 1 parent to accompany us to the Raimi Art Gallery for the morning of November 6th. If you are able to join us or would like more information, please send Mr. Saganski an email.
Social Studies - Today was a big day for the Federal Election in our classroom! We started the day by watching the highlights of the Federal Party Leader's debate, and filled in a viewing response, available HEREhttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1nxHPuK_1bJHTv_afDecjK9cjQKnIBlcV. Then, we had time to come to our own conclusion about which Party best represents our own individual views, and wrote about it HERE. We ended the morning by Voting in our Nation-wide Student Election!
ELA - Gross story assignment is due Monday.
Math - We got back our Unit 2 tests today on Whole Numbers today. Students will be bringing home their tests today, to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to school by October 23rd.
Social Studies - Today was a big day for the Federal Election in our classroom! We started the day by watching the highlights of the Federal Party Leader's debate, and filled in a viewing response, available HEREhttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1nxHPuK_1bJHTv_afDecjK9cjQKnIBlcV. Then, we had time to come to our own conclusion about which Party best represents our own individual views, and wrote about it HERE. We ended the morning by Voting in our Nation-wide Student Election!
ELA - Gross story assignment is due Monday.
Math - We got back our Unit 2 tests today on Whole Numbers today. Students will be bringing home their tests today, to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to school by October 23rd.
Thursday, 17 October 2019
Thursday, October 17th, 2019
We are still in need of at least 1 parent to accompany us to the Raimi Art Gallery for the morning of November 6th. If you are able to join us or would like more information, please send Mr. Saganski an email.
Social Studies - Our class had 1 more session in the computer lab to complete our research on the party platforms. Tomorrow we will be participating in a nation-wide Student Vote! We recieved our voter identification cards today! Complete and hand in your platform research assignment ASAP.
ELA - "Gross" Story assignment is due on Monday.
Math - Today we worked on using the Repeated Doubling and Repeated Halving as a strategy for mental math. We will have time to complete the assignment tomorrow.
Today we got a new seating plan! We will stay in these places until December.
Today we took time to discuss safety and lockdown procedures in the classroom. We will have a school-wide lockdown practice early next week.
The last day to bring in donations for Friendship Inn is tomorrow. They will be picking up the donations at lunch tomorrow.
Social Studies - Our class had 1 more session in the computer lab to complete our research on the party platforms. Tomorrow we will be participating in a nation-wide Student Vote! We recieved our voter identification cards today! Complete and hand in your platform research assignment ASAP.
ELA - "Gross" Story assignment is due on Monday.
Math - Today we worked on using the Repeated Doubling and Repeated Halving as a strategy for mental math. We will have time to complete the assignment tomorrow.
Today we got a new seating plan! We will stay in these places until December.
Today we took time to discuss safety and lockdown procedures in the classroom. We will have a school-wide lockdown practice early next week.
The last day to bring in donations for Friendship Inn is tomorrow. They will be picking up the donations at lunch tomorrow.
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
Education week is next week, from Oct 21-25th. It is a week where schools across the country are coming together to celebrate the role that education plays in our lives, under the theme "Working and Learning Together."
In the spirit of this theme, we are inviting parents/guardians into each classroom in our school to share the role that on-going learning plays in their workplace. If you are interested in coming into the classroom and speaking with class, a note will be coming home today with more details. You can view the note HERE.
We are still in need of at least 1 parent to accompany us to the Raimi Art Gallery for the morning of November 6th. If you are able to join us or would like more information, please send Mr. Saganski an email.
Math - Today we had time to finish yesterday's assignment. We also got an extra practice homework sheet. If you are not yet finished at least the front of this page, complete it for tomorrow. The extra questions are for your opportunity to get extra practice throughout the unit, and are not due tomorrow.
Social - Federal Election party research is due tomorrow.
Health - Today we discussed the people in our lives who have influenced and inspired us. We had a short writing assignment, and will be bringing home a Family Connections worksheet to complete with a parent/guardian.
Newsletter was sent out today. You can view each newsletter at gscs.sk.ca/pet
Bake Sale on Friday. Items are 50 cents or 1 dollar.
In the spirit of this theme, we are inviting parents/guardians into each classroom in our school to share the role that on-going learning plays in their workplace. If you are interested in coming into the classroom and speaking with class, a note will be coming home today with more details. You can view the note HERE.
We are still in need of at least 1 parent to accompany us to the Raimi Art Gallery for the morning of November 6th. If you are able to join us or would like more information, please send Mr. Saganski an email.
Math - Today we had time to finish yesterday's assignment. We also got an extra practice homework sheet. If you are not yet finished at least the front of this page, complete it for tomorrow. The extra questions are for your opportunity to get extra practice throughout the unit, and are not due tomorrow.
Social - Federal Election party research is due tomorrow.
Health - Today we discussed the people in our lives who have influenced and inspired us. We had a short writing assignment, and will be bringing home a Family Connections worksheet to complete with a parent/guardian.
Newsletter was sent out today. You can view each newsletter at gscs.sk.ca/pet
Bake Sale on Friday. Items are 50 cents or 1 dollar.
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
We are still in need of at least 1 parent to accompany us to the Raimi Art Gallery for the morning of November 6th. If you are able to join us or would like more information, please send Mr. Saganski an email.
Social - We had more time in the computer lab to research the platforms of political parties in our Federal Election. This assignment is due on Thursday.
Math - Today we started our new unit: Multiplication and Division. We started by defining terms such as factor, product, dividend, divisor, and quotient. Then we made flash cards that we can use throughout the unit to practice our multiplication facts. Then we worked on an assignment: Pg 74-75, Qs 1, 3, 5-10 (2, 4, 11)
ELA - Today we read a short story in our Nelson Literacy textbooks, called "Gross". We practiced creating a story map while we read, to keep track of important facts and plot points. The assignment that came along with it is due on Monday.
Social - We had more time in the computer lab to research the platforms of political parties in our Federal Election. This assignment is due on Thursday.
Math - Today we started our new unit: Multiplication and Division. We started by defining terms such as factor, product, dividend, divisor, and quotient. Then we made flash cards that we can use throughout the unit to practice our multiplication facts. Then we worked on an assignment: Pg 74-75, Qs 1, 3, 5-10 (2, 4, 11)
ELA - Today we read a short story in our Nelson Literacy textbooks, called "Gross". We practiced creating a story map while we read, to keep track of important facts and plot points. The assignment that came along with it is due on Monday.
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
We have started our Cookie fundraiser! Notes and order forms will come home with the youngest in each family.
Math- We wrote our pre-test for Unit 3, Multiplication and Division. We will start lesson 1 on Tuesday.
Social - We had more time to research the political parties' platforms in the federal election.
Reminder: No school on Friday or Monday. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Math- We wrote our pre-test for Unit 3, Multiplication and Division. We will start lesson 1 on Tuesday.
Social - We had more time to research the political parties' platforms in the federal election.
Reminder: No school on Friday or Monday. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
We are still collecting donations of non-perishable food (especially cereal!) for the Friendship Inn until the end of next week.
Math - Today we wrote our test on Whole Numbers! We will have our pre-test for our next unit tomorrow.
Spelling - Today we got our Week 4 words, and new worksheets associated with them.
Arts - We started a new assignment in art, creating some optical illusions to decorate our class for Halloween!
Long Weekend reminder: No school for students on Friday or Monday.
Math - Today we wrote our test on Whole Numbers! We will have our pre-test for our next unit tomorrow.
Spelling - Today we got our Week 4 words, and new worksheets associated with them.
Arts - We started a new assignment in art, creating some optical illusions to decorate our class for Halloween!
Long Weekend reminder: No school for students on Friday or Monday.
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
Social Studies - Today we started a research assignment, available HERE, where students look through the platforms of our major political parties, and find promises that they agree and disagree with,.
Math - We completed and corrected our unit reviews today. Hand in the Unit Problem by tomorrow. Our test is tomorrow.
Spelling - We wrote our Week 3 tests today. We get our Week 4 words tomorrow.
Keep bringing your cereal for Friendship Inn!
Math - We completed and corrected our unit reviews today. Hand in the Unit Problem by tomorrow. Our test is tomorrow.
Spelling - We wrote our Week 3 tests today. We get our Week 4 words tomorrow.
Keep bringing your cereal for Friendship Inn!
Monday, 7 October 2019
Monday, October 7th, 2019
Religion - Gospel Timelines were due today. If you have not handed yours in, please complete it and hand it in ASAP.
Math - Today we had more time to work on our Unit Reviews for our math unit. Reminder that the Unit Test is on Wednesday. Hand in your Unit Problems by the end of the day tomorrow.
Social - Today we had time to work on questions associated with our Current Events reading on the Federal Election. Complete these questions for Wednesday.
Spelling - We had more time to work on our Week 3 words today. We will have a quiz tomorrow.\
Upcoming Long Weekend - Reminder that there is no school for students on Friday, Oct 11th, or Monday, Oct 14th. Enjoy the long weekend!
Upcoming Field Trip - Our class will be visiting the Raimi Art Gallery on the morning of Wednesday, November 8th. We are in need of 1 parent volunteer to accompany us on the trip and help with supervision. If your parent is able to help that morning or would like more details, they can send me an email.
We are still accepting donations of non-perishable foods (especially cereal) for the Friendship Inn. Thanks to those who have donated!
Math - Today we had more time to work on our Unit Reviews for our math unit. Reminder that the Unit Test is on Wednesday. Hand in your Unit Problems by the end of the day tomorrow.
Social - Today we had time to work on questions associated with our Current Events reading on the Federal Election. Complete these questions for Wednesday.
Spelling - We had more time to work on our Week 3 words today. We will have a quiz tomorrow.\
Upcoming Long Weekend - Reminder that there is no school for students on Friday, Oct 11th, or Monday, Oct 14th. Enjoy the long weekend!
Upcoming Field Trip - Our class will be visiting the Raimi Art Gallery on the morning of Wednesday, November 8th. We are in need of 1 parent volunteer to accompany us on the trip and help with supervision. If your parent is able to help that morning or would like more details, they can send me an email.
We are still accepting donations of non-perishable foods (especially cereal) for the Friendship Inn. Thanks to those who have donated!
Friday, 4 October 2019
Friday, October 4th, 2019
ELA - Pre-writing tasks were due today
Social Studies - Today we learned about how our Canadian Parliament is selected, and how a Canadian election works to select Members of Parliament and a Prime Minister. We explored some of the major issues facing voters this election.
In preparation for our election on October 21st, each student will have a chance over the coming weeks to research the platform of each major political party, and come to their own informed opinion.
Religion - Gospel Timeline is due Monday.
Math - Today we started our Unit Reviews, in preparation for Wednesday's test on Whole Numbers. The reviews, as well as the Unit Problem, are due to be completed for Tuesday.
Donations - We are still accepting donations of non-perishable foods for the Friendship Inn. They have specifically asked for cereal, but all non-perishables are welcome. Any donation will earn you a "fish", for giving to those in need and acting as Jesus would.
Newsletters were sent out electronically yesterday.
Social Studies - Today we learned about how our Canadian Parliament is selected, and how a Canadian election works to select Members of Parliament and a Prime Minister. We explored some of the major issues facing voters this election.
In preparation for our election on October 21st, each student will have a chance over the coming weeks to research the platform of each major political party, and come to their own informed opinion.
Religion - Gospel Timeline is due Monday.
Math - Today we started our Unit Reviews, in preparation for Wednesday's test on Whole Numbers. The reviews, as well as the Unit Problem, are due to be completed for Tuesday.
Donations - We are still accepting donations of non-perishable foods for the Friendship Inn. They have specifically asked for cereal, but all non-perishables are welcome. Any donation will earn you a "fish", for giving to those in need and acting as Jesus would.
Newsletters were sent out electronically yesterday.
Thursday, 3 October 2019
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019
Math - Today we played a game with rounding, then had time to practice estimating to check our answers. We will start our unit review tomorrow, and write our unit test on Wednesday.
ELA - Our pre-writing task is due tomorrow.
Religion - We have extended the due-date of our Gospel Timeline assignment to Monday.
Computers - Complete up to the end of V, H, and M Keys lessons on typing.com for next Thursday.
ELA - Our pre-writing task is due tomorrow.
Religion - We have extended the due-date of our Gospel Timeline assignment to Monday.
Computers - Complete up to the end of V, H, and M Keys lessons on typing.com for next Thursday.
Wednesday, 2 October 2019
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Math - Today we looked at different strategies to estimate large whole numbers, including Compensation, Front-End rounding, and Compatible Numbers. Complete Pg 51-52, Qs 4-7, 12 (1-3, 9, 13).
The date of our first Math Test has been set for Wednesday, October 9th. We will start our Unit Review on Friday, and it will be due Tuesday.
Health - Today we discussed the ways that we grow at different stages throughout our lives. We discussed the "5 Selves" that make up each person, including our Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, and Social selves.
ELA - Today we had more time to work on our Pre-writing task, which is due Friday.
Religion - Today we had more time to work on our Gospel Timeline task, which is due Friday.
The date of our first Math Test has been set for Wednesday, October 9th. We will start our Unit Review on Friday, and it will be due Tuesday.
Health - Today we discussed the ways that we grow at different stages throughout our lives. We discussed the "5 Selves" that make up each person, including our Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, and Social selves.
ELA - Today we had more time to work on our Pre-writing task, which is due Friday.
Religion - Today we had more time to work on our Gospel Timeline task, which is due Friday.
Cross Country City Championship meet is today! Arrival times for athletes in our class are below. Race times are 30 minutes after arrival time.
Boys 9: 4:15
Boys 10: 4:35
Girls 10: 4:45
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019
ELA - Today we explored different brainstorming techniques to use in our pre-writing. The following task is due on Friday:
-Pre-write a new narrative story. Your pre-writing should include:
1. One of each pre-writing organizer
2. A timeline of events in chronological order
Our Book Reviews were due yesterday. If this is not yet complete, please hand it in ASAP.
Math - Today we had more time to work on our textbook assignment, using estimation to check answers. The assignment is pg 62-63, Qs 1-5, 9 (7, 8, 11-14). We will have a homework check tomorrow.
Social - Today we talked about the different levels of government in Canada, including the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
Religion - Our Gospel Timeline assignment is due Friday.
-Pre-write a new narrative story. Your pre-writing should include:
1. One of each pre-writing organizer
2. A timeline of events in chronological order
Our Book Reviews were due yesterday. If this is not yet complete, please hand it in ASAP.
Math - Today we had more time to work on our textbook assignment, using estimation to check answers. The assignment is pg 62-63, Qs 1-5, 9 (7, 8, 11-14). We will have a homework check tomorrow.
Social - Today we talked about the different levels of government in Canada, including the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
Religion - Our Gospel Timeline assignment is due Friday.
Cross Country City Championship meet is on Wednesday. Arrival times for athletes in our class are below:
Boys 9: 4:15
Boys 10: 4:35
Girls 10: 4:45
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