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Disney Planet Challenge Presentation

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Today the Grade 5 class enjoyed a presentation about the Wetlands. This was presented by Ms Dianne from the Dept of Tourism and two students from the Triple C class that won the Disney Planet Challenge.  

Ms Dianne also informed the class that the judges were impressed with their project on Recycling that took 3rd place.

Letter to Parents 14/10/11

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Dear Parents,

A fun, rainy Friday finished off what was a hardworking week !

Students enjoyed making some ‘recycled art’ today - Paper Mache. Pictures will follow next week when they complete their creations !

Questions to ask your child this weekend -

1. Explain compensation. How could I add 92 + 108 quickly ?

2. What happenend to Sam Gribly’s store house and why ?

3. Explain the two rules for plural possesive nouns.

Have a great weekend !

I would love a couple of parents to come read with individuals in the class. Please email me if you can come read on a wednesday or friday afternoon at 12.30. 

Janine Nyyssonen

Letter to Parents 23/9/11

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Dear Parents,

Please check your child’s take home folder for the results of the Star Reading and Star Math assessments.

We have had a busy and fun week in grade 5.

Please ask your child the following questions -

1. What was the plot of the autobiography ‘Line Drive’ ?

2. Put these numbers in order from least to greatest - 0.59, 51.8, 0.487, 51.65

3. What is a lingo poem and could you make one up with your child ?

The Math Chapter test will be on MONDAY.

Biography of a remarkable person is due on FRIDAY 30th.

Our field trip to George Town library is on Friday 30th Sept.

Thankyou for your continued support,

Janine Nyyssonen