Grade 5 and 6

Test - Language Adjectives Fri 26/2 Grd 5 pg 152 - 161

                                                          Grd 6 pg 180 - 193

Mo: 22/2

Math Grd 5: Mathletics and Accelerated Math Ex

         Grd 6: Mathletics and Accelerated Math Ex

Eng Comprehension and Spelling from vocabulary words

        Grd 5: pg 225 - 244 Story Town

        Grd 6: pg 230 - 246 Story Town

Science - Matter Grd 5: E 44 -52

                           Grd 6: B 50 - 55

Bible pg 63 - 64

        pg 139 - 140

Tues: 23/2

Math Grd 5: Accelerated Math and pg 120

         Grd 6: Accelerated Math and pg 346

Eng Language - Adjectives

        Grd 5: pg 158 - 159

        Grd 6: pg 188 - 190

Science Properties of Matter

       Grd 5: Electricity Project

       Grd 6: B58 - 64

Bible: pg 65 - 68

         pg 141 - 142

Wed 24/2

 Math Grd 5 Accelerated Math and pg 123

          Grd 6 Accelerated Math and pg 349

Eng  Language Adjectives

           Grd 5 pg 160 - 161

           Grd 6 pg 191 - 193

Science Properties of Matter

          Grd 5,6 Electricity Project

Bible pg 69 - 70

        pg 143 - 144

Thu 25/2

Math SAT prep

Eng SAT prep

Sc SAT prep

Bible Checking

Fri 26/2

Eng Written and Oral

       Comic and Debate

Math Grd 5: Accelerated Math and pg 130

         Grd 6: Accelerated Math and pg 362

Sc : Project - Electricity

Bible - Checking

Dear Parents

We are entering the first month of our 2010 school year and I am sure both Parents and Students are getting into the business of the New Year.

The First 3 months of the Academic Year have been filled with loads of activities, LOTS of LEARNING, and great fun. As we enter the New Year I would just like to wish you all a very BLESSED 2010. I hope that the new year will be a happy one for you - filled with opportunity and great purpose.

I would also like to take the time to thank you for all your support and encouragement in 2009. We appreciate you all, more than you know.

Miss Cilliers

Grade 5,6

Third Grading Period Focus:

English Writing 

                            -  Writing a comic book, poem and report.

                            -  Revising and editing the first draft, focussing on content,

                               organization and creativity.

Reading              -   Use conventions of written material and interpret what you

                                 read.

-         Read aloud, showing understanding and awareness of the audience.

Oral                    -    Express and respond to opinions concisely and clearly.

                                 Debating.

Math                 -    Algebra

                                Understanding  Mathematical relationships among patterns.

                                Identifying, extending and creating Patterns.

-         Number sense

Using computation techniques appropriate to specific problems.

Science             -     Investigating Properties and Changes in Matter.

-         Understanding Electrical Energy and Electric Circuits.

Social Studies    -    Researching a Changing Community

                             -    Our place in the World

Bible                   -    Researching Bible characters like Ruth and Debora

-          Scripture Memorization

Dear Parents and Students.

A warm welcome to  Grade 5,6. I trust that the 2009/2010 school year will be a very productive one.

Most of you are familiar with our philosophy and teaching will be driven by these six Biblical Principles:

- To Glorify God

- To teach the Scriptures

- To assist Parents

- To Shepherd with Grace

- To Live with Virtue

- To Pray Always

During the course of the School year we will focus on training and grounding our students in the ways of God, pursuing Academic Excellence that has at its foundation Christ the Author and Finisher of all things.

Just a short note to inform you, that we have purchased two brand new assessment programs that we will be using to further improve our Math and Reading at  FBCS. Both programs are designed to meet students where they are at and challenge them at their individual levels.

We will also be using interactive white boards in class. This way our students are constantly exposed to some of the best learning materials available.

Students will also be using laptops to do research and participate and compete with other students across the globe. We will continue with the  “Mathletics ” subscription. This will cost around US $10 per student. A student will receive a user name and password and they will be able to access the site from home or school.

We will also be doing some field trips during the course of the year. As soon as those are scheduled we will keep you informed.

We are excited about a new school year filled with new opportunities, new learning experiences, lots of growth and great joy.