Bonjour les familles de la 5^ième année!

What a beautiful weekend to welcome Autumn! I hope everyone took full advantage of the warm and sunshine to get outside and do some exploring. This Saturday was also Becca Schofield day. Did you have the opportunity to make the world a  more positive place by doing an act of kindness? Let's see if we can keep the momentum going all through the week!

Here are the important items and reminders for this week:

• ​School Fees: There are still a few families who have yet to pay their $40 school fee. The school fee can be paid via SchoolCash online or by sending in a cheque/cash. If you are unable to pay the school fee due to financial reasons, please let us know and we will find a way to cover the fee for your family. 
• Les mots fréquents: Please take a few minutes a day to practice Liste#2. The audio clip is also available if you need help with the pronounciation! Mots frequents 2.m4a
• Reading: Students are encouraged to continue reading at home in French at least 2-3 nights per week. I have been giving them reminders to bring home books, however if they need an extra little nudge, please let me know!
• Xtra-Math: We have been using Xtra-Math in class to improve our fluency with basic math facts and many students are enjoying it. We are already seeing some progress! Students who struggle with recalling basic facts can practice at home to help improve fluency. 
• We are excited to beging our School Breakfast Program ​this week. Beginning Monday, we will have breakfast (toast, fruit, etc) available to all students in the cafeteria. All students are welcome to grab a bite to eat on their way up to their classrooms to ensure they start the day with a full belly. This is great for students who don't have time to eat in the morning or who are already hungry for 'second breakfast' by the time they arrive!
• We will be having elections for Student Council classroom reps next Wednesday. Students interested in running for class rep will be asked to submit their name and prepare a short speech explaining why they feel they should be elected. They are encouraged to give their speech in French, but can alternate between both languages if they so choose.