In Art class we enjoyed doing some pastel work with the theme of ‘The Natural Environment’, we did a semi abstract piece inspired by our trip to the gallery.
Sports Day 2017
Letter to the Parents – 27/1/2017
Dear Grade 5 Parents,
We are happy to be rolling in to the weekend : ) Looking forward to seeing many of you later at the Roll-a-thon!
We have enjoyed reading ‘Tuck Everlasting’ this week – as we came to the climax of the novel. Next week the students will be starting a storyboard in class.
The students have almost finished the rough drafts of the persuasive essay and will be writing the final version next week.
In Social Studies as we complete the end of the ‘Natural Environment’ study the students will present their endangered animal report in class on Monday.
Tuesday (31st Jan ) is Sports Day – as a reminder the students will wear a red top and P.E shorts.
Have a wonderful weekend !
Ecosystems and Biomes…who eats what and why?
The learners have been studying the various Biomes,taking a look at the ecosystems involved and the consumers within the food chain. It all starts with the Sun, no Sun, NO LIFE…but most of all …how beautifully and perfectly everything has been created by our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Letter to the Parents – 20/1/2017
Dear Parents,
We have been having fun and learning lots in Grade 5 this week.
In literacy we continue on with ‘Tuck Everlasting’ , writing a persuasive essay and using the correct forms of verbs.
In Social Studies the students have studied the Coral Reef and about conserving our marine resources.
The Endangered animal project is due on Monday 30th January.
Don’t forget .. Roll-a-thon next Friday ( 27th Jan ) and Sports Day on the 31st January. Grade 5 should wear a red top and P.E shorts for Sports Day.
Here are 3 questions you can ask your child over the (long) weekend 🙂
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living forever ? – as the Tucks do.
2. What is a marine resource ? How can we conserve it ?
3. What is your goal for spelling next week ? What grade would you like and how can you get that grade ?
Have a wonderful relaxing long weekend !
Social Studies lesson at Smith Cove
Grade 5 completed the lesson on ‘Protecting our Beaches’ at Smith Cove. We also did a beach clean up to help protect this beautiful beach !
Letter to the Parents – 13/1/2017
Dear Parents,
Happy Friday !
In literacy we are enjoying the novel ‘ Tuck Everlasting’. In grammar the students have been writing with verbs and reviewing tenses. In writing the students have begun a persuasive essay.
In Social Studies we continue on with the unit on the Natural Environment. The students have received a project outline today – they are to choose an endangered plant or animal to research and write about. They are also going to include a detailed picture. I will attach the project sheet to this email, it is also on the blog.
Here are 3 questions if you would like to ask your child about their learning over the weekend –
1. What topic have you chosen for your persuasive essay ? What is your ‘call to action ‘ ? What are your 3 reasons and examples ?
2. Which plant or animal would you like to study for your Social Studies project ? ( this can be one from Cayman or anywhere in the world ).
3. What is a simile ? What is a metaphor ? What is personification ?
Dates to remember-
23rd January – Heroes Day – no school
27th January – Roll-a-thon – 3 until 5.30pm
31st January – Sports Day
Thank you as always for your cooperation in the education of your child.
Endangered Animal Project
Social Studies Project
Endangered plants and animals – grade 5
Choose an endangered animal or plant.
Research your chosen species and its habitat. Draw a detailed picture of your plant or animal. Describe where it lives and what it feeds on. Explain why this plant / animal is endangered. What are people doing to protect this species? Include any other interesting information about your chosen plant / animal.
This project should be about 2 pages long and is due on Tuesday 24th January, 2017.
Homework – 9th – 13th January, 2017
Monday 9th Jan. – Read
Tuesday 10th Jan. – English Pg 48 & 49
Wednesday 11th Jan. – Spelling Sheet
Thursday 12th Jan. – English Pg 50 & 51
Bible Memory Verse –
‘Your faith has healed you.
Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’
Mark 5 : 34
Letter to the Parents 6/1/2017
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year and Welcome Back !
In Grade 5 this week we have thought about personal, and academic goals for 2017.
In Literacy we have begun a new novel – ‘Tuck Everlasting’ by Natalie Babbitt. This is a beautifully written book that my students usually really enjoy. We have some good discussions from this novel.
In grammar the students have been reviewing verb tenses.
Our Social Studies unit is ‘The Natural Environment’ – we explored some natural vegetation and fragile environments in Cayman.
Next Friday we will complete our lesson at Smith Cove and do a beach clean up. We will only be there about 45 minutes. Ms Sharon and myself are driving, I would love if one more person could join us.
Here are two questions you could ask your child over the weekend –
1. What are the 3 types of Mangroves in Cayman? Why are they important to our Island ?
2. What happened so far in Tuck Everlasting ?.