Tuesday, April 30, 2013

 Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - complete page 125 or 126; Quiz = Thursday

3.  Math - home report and unit test;  make corrections, parent signature, please!

4.  PE - Track & Field rotations; come prepared! 

5. Music - Instruments & Books for Friday

Parloff - please come prepared for the McGowan Parloff event.  Dress for all weather!  Good luck to our class participants: Maria, Tatiana, Steven,Toks, Andrea, and Jaime.  We know you will do your best!

Have a GREAT NIGHT!  See you tomorrow.  

Monday, April 29, 2013

 Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 27 - complete page 124 & Agenda; Quiz = Thursday

3.  Math - complete 7.1 work; due tomorrow

4.  PE - Track & Field rotations start tomorrow; bring strip each day; come prepared for all weather conditions!

5. Music - Instruments & Books for Friday

Scholastic - orders due:  Tuesday, May 7

Have a GREAT NIGHT!  See you tomorrow.  

Friday, April 26, 2013

 Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Music - Instruments & Books for Monday

 

MUSICAL 

Thank you for the outstanding attendance yesterday for Cast 2!  We appreciated the students' fantastic clean-up efforts and organization!  Thank you for taking all costumes and props home.  

 

Thank you to all family members for attending and support us. We are already looking forward to next year's production.  Hope to see you there!

 

Have a fantastic  weekend.  See everyone on Monday!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

 Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 26 - Post Test Mark
3. MUSICAL - please arrive at 6:30 tonight.  Thank you for the outstanding attendance yesterday!  Please take all costumes and props home tonight.  We appreciate your support. 

NO INSTRUMENTS for tomorrow, thanks!

Parloff - practise after school tomorrow.  Please come prepared.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

 Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 26 - Quiz - Tomorrow
3.  Math - complete Test Yourself work

4.  MUSICAL - please arrive at 6:30 tonight

Parloff Permission Forms - Andrea and Steven, asap

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

 Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 26 - complete page 121 or 122; Quiz - Thursday
3.  Math - complete 6.10 work

4.  PE - strip for tomorrow

Parloff Permission Forms - Maria, Tatiana, Jaime, Andrea, Steven and Toks, asap
 

MUSICAL
Tomorrow night is our first evening performance.  Students are asked to arrive at 6:30 pm, using the outside door nearest our classroom.  Parents will be able to enter the school using the doors by Mrs. Borden's class/Multi Purpose Room.  Students will change at school, leaving their costume at the school for Thursday's performances.  They can wear/take their costumes/props home Thursday evening.  Please don't forget to arrange a pick-up or meeting plan for your family. 

Have a great night.  See everyone tomorrow!

Monday, April 22, 2013

 Homework
1.  Read 

2.  Spelling - Unit 26 - complete page 120 & Agenda; Quiz - Thursday
3.  Math - complete 6.9 work

4.  Music
VIOLINS & UKULELES:
 - VIOLINS - instruments & books for NEXT MONDAY
 - MUSICAL - bring costumes & props as soon as possible, thanks!
*Principal's Newsletter regarding Spring Production - times & DVD purchase
 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Congratulations to Maria, Tatiana, Jaime, Andrea, Steven and Toks for making our 2013 Parloff Teams!  We are happy to have you represent McGowan.  Outstanding!!

MUSICAL

The countdown is on!!  This Wednesday and Thursday are our dress rehearsal and performance days.  Thanks for all of your support in preparing our class.  We cannot have these productions without family support!!

Have a great night.  See everyone tomorrow!

Friday, April 19, 2013

 Homework
1.  Read - Novel Study - novel should be completed; if not please finish over the weekend
2.  Spelling - post test score
3.  Music
VIOLINS & UKULELES:
 - VIOLINS - instruments & books for MONDAY
 - MUSICAL - bring costumes & props as soon as possible, thanks!

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Mrs. Nessman for helping us with our musical props.  We appreciated your help!

Have a great weekend.  See you on Monday!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Homework
1.  Read - Novel Study - please read up to expected chapter.  You may read ahead.  Be prepared for literature circle questions for tomorrow.

Novel Projects
Today we began in class novel projects.  Students have chosen their project as well as whether they will work independently or in groups.  We have discussed goal setting, as well as time management strategies (part of our FRIENDS Coping Step Plan) to ensure successful completion.

All written work should be completed in class.  Students may choose to work on creative aspects at home.  Please ask you child what project they have chosen, as well as whether they are in a group or working independently.

I am looking forward to reviewing these projects!  

2.  Spelling - Quiz - tomorrow
3.  Math - complete 6.8 work
4.  Music
VIOLINS & UKULELES:
 - VIOLINS - instruments & books for TOMORROW
 -UKULELES -  memorize songs for Friday
MUSICAL - bring costumes & props as soon as possible, thanks!

Have a great night.  See everyone tomorrow!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Homework
1.  Read - Novel Study - please read up to expected chapter.  You may read ahead.  Be prepared for literature circle questions for tomorrow.
2.  Spelling - complete pages 117 or 118; Quiz - Friday 
3. Music
VIOLINS & UKULELES:
 - VIOLINS - instruments & books for FRIDAY
 -UKULELES -  memorize songs for Friday
MUSICAL - bring costumes & props as soon as possible, thanks!

MUSICAL UPDATE
Our Musical in only 1 week away.  We hope that students will be able to participate in both the WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY shows.

Students are asked to arrive at the school no earlier than 6:30 pm, staying throughout the performance so they can participate in the Finale. Students will remain in the class throughout the performance, and will be dismissed immediately after the performance.

Please prearrange a meeting place for your child if you are not able to meet them at the classroom.  

We request that no costumes go home on the Wednesday evening, however, ask that all students take costumes home with them on the Thursday evening.  
 
We always have outstanding attendance.  We ask that families select one night to come and view our show.  Seating is limited, so arrive early if you'd like a good seat.  The show starts at 7:00 pm.  We look forward to seeing you there.  

Have a great night.  See everyone tomorrow!

Friday, April 12, 2013

Homework
1.  Read - Novel Study - please read up to expected chapter.  You may read ahead.  Be  prepared for literature circle questions for Tuesday.

• Stuart Little - Chapter 1- 10  (p 66)
• Ralph S. Mouse - Chapter 1-4 (p 76)
• The Man & the Sea - Chapter 1-13 (p 96)
• The Door to Time  - Chapter 1 -11 (p 111)
• Tale of Despereaux - Chapter 1-26 (p 136)

2.  Music
MUSICAL - Lyrics: A Spot of Tea and Finale Song - start to memorize parts
                   Costumes: Medieval Theme - Knights of the 'Rad' Table & Damsels
                                      Girls - Princess Style' Dresses / skirts,crowns
                                      Boys -  Knight - armour, 'play' spears, swords, crowns
     Props - spears, swords, crowns, tea sets (tea pot, tea cups -plastic   preferred)
Please label all items with your name in a discreet spot that will not show during our performance.  

VIOLINS & UKULELES:
 - VIOLINS - instruments & books for FRIDAY
 - UKULELES -  memorize songs for Friday

THANK YOU!!
Thank you to Mrs. Cone for helping us with our boys' costumes.  Mrs. Cone graciously donated soldier costumes for all of our gents!  We appreciate how fantastic these costumes make us look!!

REMINDER:
There is no school on Monday for students.

Have a great long weekend!!

Monday, April 8, 2013

Homework
1.  Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult)
2.  Spelling - Unit 23 - complete page 112 & Agenda; Quiz - Thursday
3.  Math - complete 6.5 work; practise multiplication drills 0-9 x
4.  Writing - Expository Paragraph - bring in any materials for poster board 3.  Music
MUSICAL - Lyrics: A Spot of Tea and Finale Song - start to memorize parts
                   Costumes: Medieval Theme - Knights of the 'Rad' Table & Damsels
                                      Girls - Princess Style' Dresses / skirts,crowns
                                      Boys -  Knight - armour, 'play' spears, swords, crowns
     Props - spears, swords, crowns, tea sets (tea pot, tea cups -plastic preferred)
Please label all items with your name in a discreet spot that will not show during our performance.  

VIOLINS & UKULELES:
 - VIOLINS - instruments & books for FRIDAY
 - UKULELES -  memorize songs for Friday

There Ain't No Bugs on Me  

There ain’t no bugs on me, there ain’t no bugs on me.
There may be bugs on some of you mugs
But there ain’t no bugs on me.

Verses:

Juney Bug comes in the month of June, Lightning Bug in May,
Bed Bug comes any ol’ time but he ain’t gonna stay.
Squito he flies high, squito he flies low,
If old mosquito lands on me he ain’t gonna fly no more.

Bull frog sittin’ on a lily pad, lookin’ up at the sky,
Lily pad broke and the frog fell in, got water in his eye-ball.
Peanut sittin’ on a railroad track, his heart was all a-flutter,
Along came a train down the track, Toot Toot, peanut butter.

We had a cat down on the farm, it had a ball of yarn,
And when the baby kittens were born they all had sweaters on.
We had a goat down on the farm, it ate up old tin cans,
And when the baby goats were born they came in Ford sedans.

A doctor fell into a well and broke his collar bone.
I think that he should tend the sick and leave the well alone.
A farmer slipped on the old barn roof when the rotten boards gave way
And as he fell he shrugged and said “It’s time to hit the hay.”

Little bugs have little-er bugs, sitting on their backs to bite ‘em.
Little-er bugs have littler-er bugs and so ad infinitum.

Have a great night.  See everyone tomorrow!

Friday, April 5, 2013

Homework
1.  Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult)
2.  Writing - Expository Paragraph - gather pictures (magazines, drawings, clip art, photos) for your poster board starting on Monday [all writing to take place in class] 
3.  Music - Lyrics: A Spot of Tea and Finale Song - start to memorize parts
                   Costumes: Medieval Theme - Knights of the 'Rad' Table & Damsels
                                      Girls - Princess Style' Dresses / skirts,crowns
                                      Boys -  Knight - armour, 'play' spears, swords, crowns
     Props - spears, swords, crowns, tea sets (tea pot, tea cups -plastic preferred)
Please label all items with your name in a discreet spot that will not show during our performance.  

VIOLINS & RECORDERS:
 - instruments & books for Monday

Have a great weekend!  See everyone on Monday!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Homework
1.  Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult)
2.  Writing - Expository Paragraph - gather pictures (magazines, drawings, clip art, photos) for your poster board [all writing to take place in class] 
3.  Music - Lyrics: A Spot of Tea - memorize song, look over Finale
                  Costumes:  bring in costumes and props, asap.
Please label all items with your name in a discreet spot that will not show during our performance.  

Can You Help Sew?

Would you be willing to help make some simple costumes for the musical for our gents? I would be willing to supply  materials if we could use your skill!  If so, please let Ms. Pawliuk know.  We would appreciate your help. 

VIOLINS & RECORDERS:
 - instruments & books for Tomorrow
4. Scholastic Book Club - orders due:  Wednesday, April 10

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratualtions to the Grade 4 Girls (Jaime and Andrea) who placed 3rd in the 4 x 100 meter relay at TCC!   Great job by the Grade 4 boys' team, too!  Super work, Steven!

Have a great night.  Thank you for today!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Homework
1.  Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult)
2.  Writing - Expository Paragraph - start to gather pictures (magazines, drawings, clip art, photos) for your poster board [all writing to take place in class] 
3.  Music - Lyrics: A Spot of Tea and Finale Song - start to memorize parts
                   Costumes: Medieval Theme - Knights of the 'Rad' Table & Damsels
                                      Girls - Princess Style' Dresses / skirts,crowns
                                      Boys -  Knight - armour, 'play' spears, swords, crowns
     Props - spears, swords, crowns, tea sets (tea pot, tea cups -plastic preferred)
Please label all items with your name in a discreet spot that will not show during our performance.  

VIOLINS & RECORDERS:
 - instruments & books for FRIDAY, APRIL 5th
4. Scholastic Book Club - orders due:  Wednesday, April 10

Thank you to Alexis for your REPORT ENVELOPE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy 10th birthday to Steven, who turned 10 today!  We hope that you have an extra special birthday.

GOOD LUCK!
Good luck to Steven, Andrea, and Jaime who will participate in the 4 x 100 meter relay today at TCC!  We know you will do your best!

Have a great night.  Thank you for today!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Homework
1.  Read - 20 minutes (10 aloud to an adult)
2.  Spelling - no unit this week
3.  Math -  practise x-tables 10 questions nightly (personal focus)
4.  PE - strip for tomorrow
5. Music - Lyrics: A Spot of Tea and Finale Song - start to memorize
 - instruments & books for FRIDAY, APRIL 5th
   Recorders: practise/review songs 19-39 (testing)
** Please take winter wear home, asap.  
**Outdoor wear:  hats, sunscreen, H2O bottle
**Principal's  April Newsletter

Thank you to Brielle, Jordan,Ethan, and Toks for your REPORT ENVELOPES!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy 10th birthday to Vincent, who turned 10 yesterday!  We hope that you had an extra special birthday with all of the celebrations taking place!
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

• April 8th - Early Dismissal - 12:30pm - PTM in pm 
• April 15 - Non-Instructional Day - No School
• April 24 & 25- Musical Performances