The Grade 5 class did a wonderful job with their Science Fair projects. They are all ready to display them in the school Science Fair on Thursday 27th Feb.
Reading Week -2014 – Book Character Day
On the last day of Reading week Grade 5 all dressed as a character from a book and enjoyed a visit from Pastor Paul where he talked about his book ’66 books, One story’. The day ended with a yummy ‘banana’s about reading’ ice cream treat.
Letter to the Parents – 21/02/14
Dear Parents,
We have had a fun READING WEEK ! Grade 5 really enjoyed buddy reading, the author visits and dressing up as book characters. We completed some work on ‘Jonathan’s Locket’ by Lorraine Carey on Thursday and most of the students want to purchase this ebook for themselves. I was really pleased to see everybody dress as a character today, and we celebrated the week with a yummy ‘banana’s abut reading’ ice cream treat. THANK YOU PTF !
The Science Fair project is due on Monday.
Each student received a ‘Tuck Everlasting’ book report sheet this week, the project is due on 10th March.
On Monday we will be doing our Social Studies lesson on beaches at Smith Cove, please make sure you send the permission slip back to school. I am looking for one more driver to help transport the children at 1.20pm.
Please ask your child the following questions to reinforce our class time.
1. What was your favourite part of Reading Week ?
2.What did you learn from visiting authors Ms. Lorraine Carey and Pastor Paul ?
3. What is natural vegetation ? What are some examples in Cayman ?
Thank you as always for your cooperation in the education of your child,
Have a great weekend !
Reading Week – 2014 – Cayman Author Day
Reading week fun continues with a visit from a local author – Lorraine Carey. She talked to the class about the writing process, from collecting ideas to publishing a story. Lorraine also read an extract from her novel that the students’ loved. Thanks Ms Lorraine, Grade 5 is feeling inspired !
Reading Week – 2014 – Buddy Reading
Grade 5 enjoyed Buddy Reading with Grade 1 – we were very impressed with their reading skills !
Reading Week – 2014 – Reading Relay
We started Reading Week with a fun Reading Relay. All together FBCS students read for 5 hours straight , passing the reading baton from class to class.
Kayak Mangrove Trip
Grade 5 had a wonderful time visiting the Mangroves with Cayman Kayaks.
Reading Week 17th – 21st Feb, 2014
F.B.C.S Reading Week – Cayman Authors
17th – 21st February 2014
During the annual F.B.C.S reading week we will celebrate and promote READING.
Our aim is to have fun with reading and encourage students to enjoy books! In particular this year we are going to read and promote books written by Cayman Authors.
Monday 17th Feb- READING RELAY.
F.B.C.S will read for 5 hours straight!
Tuesday 18th Feb – BUDDY READING.
Each class will be reading with another.
Wednesday 19th Feb – AUTHOR DAY.
Visiting authors – Lorraine Carey for Grades 4 to 6, Pastor Thabiti for Grades 2 and 3, we would welcome any volunteers to read to K and Grade 1.
Thursday 20st Feb – BOOK STUDY DAY.
On this day each class will study a book written by a Cayman author and complete various activities based on the book.
Friday 21st d Feb – DRESS AS A BOOK CHARACTER DAY.
Students dress as a character from a book, and bring the book with them to school. We will all meet in the gym at 8.15am for a costume parade! The week will end with ‘Bananas about Reading’ Ice Cream party !
BOOKS AND BOOKS ARE PROVIDING US WITH A BOOK LIST AND A 15% DISOUNT FOR ANY PARENTS / STUDENTS/ TEACHERS THAT WOULD LIKE TO BUY A BOOK FROM THIS LIST – FROM NOW UP TO THE END OF READING WEEK.
A huge THANK YOU in advance for your help and participation in reading week
Letter to Parents – 7/2/2014
Dear Parents,
Another interesting week in Grade 5 ! The students are progressing through ‘Tuck Everlasting’, and getting used to the new style of spelling test, that includes spelling and vocabulary every Friday. Some students still need to remember to study the meanings of the words as well as how they are spelled.
In numeracy the students completed a mid-chapter check for Algebraic Expressions.
All science lessons this week were dedicated to working on their projects in pairs, they will also have some class time next week for this.
Information will be sent home soon from the office about Reading Week ( 17 – 21st Feb.). We have partnered with Books and Books to create a Cayman / Caribbean reading list of books. If anyone wants to go purchase a book from this list, Books and Books will provide 15% discount.
We had a WONDERFUL time at the String Fever concert on Wednesday, what a talented group !
Please ask your child the following questions over the weekend to reinforce class time –
1. What did you complete this week for your Science project ? What do you still need to complete ?
2. What are the main themes of Tuck Everlasting so far ? Who is your favourite character and why ?
3. What is the answer to 7t (if t equals 4 ) ?
Thank you as always for your continued cooperation in the education of your child,
Janine