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January 15
E-newsletter
by  elizabeth.mccabeNo presence information  on 1/15/2018 2:34 PM
Category: Miss McCabe
Good afternoon parents!
 
Here is what we are learning the grade 5 classroom...
 
French: We are continuing our study on clothing. This week, students will be working on an informal fashion show. Students will be required to bring in an outfit that they will describe during this event. I encourage lots of different articles of clothing (tie, sweater, skirt, pjs) so that the show will be varied.
 
*This fashion show will take place on Friday. Please have your student wear/bring their outfit on or before Friday. Students will complete the writing portion and receive further instruction on Tuesday/Wednesday.
 
Math: We are currently working on N8: Demonstrate an understanding of decimals. Students have shown an ability to read numbers involving decimals, up to the thousandth place. This week, we will work on adding and subtracting decimals. I have noticed that many students have difficulty with regrouping or subtracting across 0, so we will revisit this concept as well.
 
*I encourage parents to discuss the analogue clock. Most of the students ask the time regularly, and indicate they cannot remember how to read a clock. I have revisited this during a Math lesson, but as it isn't a grade 5 concept, we haven't been able to spend as much time on it as some students require, and they would benefit from further practice at home.
 
Important notes...
 
Homework: Until March break, I have enrolled my class in a program called "SUMDOG". I will monitor this instead of reading minutes (Students are still encouraged to read!) This is an online program, that teaches Math through games. Each student has their own individual log in and password, and I have sent home a parent letter as well as these login details.
 
*Students are expected to spend 20 minutes a night using this program. I can monitor student use through my computer, therefore nothing needs to be passed in each week. I will be able to easily see who is completing their homework. 
 
**All student info sheets have indicated that each students have access to the internet, but if there is an issue, please let me know and I can definitely arrange for students to complete their homework at school! This is a fun, interactive program that my classes have enjoyed in the past. The questions will also adjust in level of difficulty, as the student progresses through the "games".
 
Thank you for your continued support!!
 
Sincerely,
 
Liz McCabe

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