Canada Map Quiz

A Social Studies Map Quiz will take place on Monday September 28.

This map quiz will consist of: 1) labeling the Canadian Map. Spelling will be taken into account. Please practice spelling these words with the correct capitalization.

These links will your child study for the quiz:

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/flash/games/storePuzzle.html
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/canada-puzzle.html
http://www.mapsofworld.com/games/puzzle/canada/

Tablet/ iPad Games

GeoProvinces (Free)

IXL and MyBlee Math

As a school, we are trying to have our students develop more proficient math skills. I am leaving it as an option for students to either choose IXL or MyBlee Math to develop better skills. 

MyBlee Math can be downloaded on your tablet/iPad via: http://www.myblee.info/us/applications/myblee-math

I highly recommend MyBlee Math as it is more interactive, has rewards and trophies that the student can collect and covers the curriculum well. It is an American app but it teaches fairly similar math concepts as the Canadian curriculum. Also, it is also advised that students sign up for both Grade 3 and Grade 4 so that they can polish their Grade 3 skills. 

Spelling Routine

The very first spelling unit has been sent out!

Students are expected to work on each unit individually by themselves. They should use the strategies that were discussed in class should they be stuck on certain sections.
These strategies consist of:

• using the dictionary (book/mobile device/internet)
• searching online
• last resort is to ask parents

There are usually around 20 words for students to study. I will select 10 of the 20 for each test. Please ensure that students are doing their job by studying words each night and being prepared for Friday. The worksheets that go along with the list words are to be handed in every Friday (unless we have a short week). 

First spelling test is on: September 18

Welcome to Grade 4 (2015-2016)

Am I ever excited to work with this new group of kiddos! I can almost imagine how many fun things we'll do, the adventures we'll go on and the cool things we'll get to try out. 

Mom's and dads, please fill out the student information sheet, volunteer sheet and milk, and return to school as soon as possible. 

It's good to be back into routine and learning lots!

Just FYI, I will try my very best to update the blog at least once a week. I just can't wait to have the opportunity to chat with you. Homework will start piling this week, so don't think that it's going to be a breeze this first week. 

Please do not hesitate to call me, drop by, or email me if you have any questions, concerns or comments! I look forward to working with you and your child. I envision a flourishing year filled with many learning opportunities!

2015-2016 ----- Grade 4 School Supply List

Grade 4 School Supply List

Each student is responsible for the purchase of his or her supplies. Following is a list of supplies required by GRADE FOUR students for school opening in September. All supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. PLEASE HAVE ALL ITEMS CLEARLY LABELLED WITH STUDENTS NAME.

Duo tangs

2x Yellow Duo tangs                          2x Dark Blue Duo tangs                     2x Red Duo tang

2x Black Duo tangs                             2x Green Duo tangs                           2x Purple Duo tangs

2x White Duo tangs

1          1” binder with inside pockets

1          80 page subject coil notebook

2          twin pocket folders

1          set of felt markers

1          set of 24 pencil crayons

3          packs of HB pencils (10 pack)

6          blue erasable pens

3          red erasable pens

3          white erasers

3          different coloured highlights

1          pack of line paper

1          package of insertable 8-tab dividers

1          pair of good, quality, sharp scissors

1          plastic 30 cm/mm ruler

1          sharpener (closed to catch shavings)

2          large sized soft-sided pencil cases (for inside desk-NO hard boxes)

1          set of computer earphones/earbuds

1          memory USB stick (min 2 GB)

1          set of gym clothes in a mesh bag

1          pair of indoor shoes

1          backpack

Items that DO NOT need labelling:

·       1 box of  large Ziploc bags

·       1 box of sandwich sized Ziploc bags

·       1 large bottle of white liquid glue

·       4 glue sticks

·       2 Kleenex boxes

Please send $25.00 cash or cheque (made payable to St. Emile School) to cover agenda, art supplies, photo processing (and you name it!) that we will require throughout the school year. This money should be brought the first day of school and given to the classroom teacher. 

Dream House Assignment

Task to complete for the June 22:

-Draw remaining rooms
- labelling rooms
- finding out the area of each room

Area formula  A= L x W

Last Few Days of Learning

It's so bittersweet to see the growth I have seen in these munchkins. We have had exciting moments, rough moments, happy moments, learning moments, frustrating moments, and many more. But it is with utmost appreciation to these kids that have made me a better teacher.

Here's to learning in the sun doing some math, and making every moment challenging (math.... what are you thinking!)