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Old **__Davidson's Daily__** entries are saved here. **Fantastic** **Friday,** **June 18, 2010** **. ** __ **Homework:** __ [|**http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/**] __ **Reminders:** __ Google Storytelling Alice. This is a tip from Dariel. This is a download which teaches programming, story telling and problem solving. Return ALL Library Books please On Wednesday, June 23, we are having "Early Settler Day" children may come dressed in pioneer type clothing (old fashioned) or in First Nations clothing. Students will partake in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities that will show them a sample of what life was like for pioneer children. One of the activities will involve making a sock puppet. If you could please send an old sock and some buttons (or any other material suited to make their puppet), it would be greatly appreciated.
 * 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange ** **Duotang.**
 * 2. Typing practice: 10 minutes nightly .**
 * Leftovers:**
 * __Comments & Future Events:__**

[|**http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/**] **__Leftovers:__** Discuss in your notes what happened with bean plants in different soil types: clay, humus, sand and gravel. Return Orange Reading Duotangs Return ALL Library Books please Reading Duotangs Please Return ALL Library Books **__Comments & Future Events:__**
 * Teddy Bear Picnic Thursday,** ** June 17, 2010. **
 * __ Homework: __ **
 * 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang. **
 * 2. Typing practice: 10 minutes nightly . **
 * Science** Record your day's observations of your group's Plant experiment with paper towel.
 * __Reminders:__**
 * TEDDY BEAR PICNIC with our JK READING BUDDIES**
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 * TEDDY BEAR PICNIC with our JK READING BUDDIES was a great success today. The weather co-operated and we had a lovely picnic in the habitat. Thanks for sending in such good nutritious snacks. **

[|**http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/**] **__Leftovers:__** L.A. Mosquitoes __**Reminders:**__ Teddy Bear Picnic tomorrow Please bring: 1.a healthy snack to shere 2.a towel to sit on 3. a teddy bear We will picnic outdoors if weather nice, or inside if not Return ALL Library Books please
 * Comic Life Wednesday** ** June 16, 2010. **
 * __ Homework: __ **
 * 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang. **
 * 2. Typing practice: 10 minutes nightly . **
 * Math** Multiplication /Division Graph Art
 * __Comments & Future Events:__ **
 * TEDDY BEAR PICNIC with our JK READING BUDDIES **

**1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang.** [|**http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/**] __**Leftovers:**__ Science Expt Log of our bean seeds __**Reminders:**__ Return ALL Library Books please
 * Tuesday** ** June 15, 2010. **
 * __ Homework: __ **
 * 2. Typing practice: 10 minutes nightly** **.**
 * Math Division**
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 * Monday**

June 14, 2010. __ Homework: __ **1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang.** [|**http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/**] __**Leftovers:**__ Science Expt Log of our bean seeds So**cial Studies:** Finish your Response to Friday's Little House on the Prairie Video __**Reminders:**__ __**Comments & Future Events:**__
 * 2. Typing practice: 10 minutes nightly**
 * Health**: Drug information review page: Beneficial versus Harmful DrugsPerscription & Non Prescription
 * Friday**

June 11, 2010. __ Homework: __ **1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang.** [|**http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/**] __**Leftovers:**__ any unfinished class work __**Reminders:**__ With the return of more summer like waether next week, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle are good ideas. __**Comments & Future Events:**__
 * 2. Typing practice: 10 minutes nightly**

I am away from class today. I wish you a good weekend.

**Thursday**

June 10, 2010. __ Homework: __ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang. 2. Typing practice: for 10 minutes nightly. [] __**Leftovers:**__ any one __**//still//**__ not done their Titanic story! __ **Reminders:** __ Return Orange Reading Duotang Arts Today we spent the morning continuing our exploration of the Arts. Music lessons continued with reading musical notation and applying them to good use by learning to play new songs on the recorder. We are also working on a Reader's Theatre script of the Elephant's Child. Science By doing hands on experiments we explore the difference between pre-soaking bean seeds and planting them directly into soil medium. We also have other experiments underway where we will see the difference various soil types have on our bean seeds and eventual plants. 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang. 2. Typing practice: for 10 minutes nightly. [] __**Leftovers:**__ any one __**//still//**__ not done their Titanic story! __ **Reminders:** __ Electrical Safety handouts We are having fun doing science experiments with plants!
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 * //Wednesday//** **June 9, 2010.**
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 * //Temperate Tuesday!//**

June 8, 2010

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Homework: 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang. 2. Typing practice: for 10 minutes nightly. [] Library Books to be returned please Health Note home from Algonquin College nursing students
 * __ Leftovers: __ **
 * Math Multiplication 2 pages, 1 green and 1 blue **
 * __ Reminders: __**

Comments & Future Events: Today was our day to have their healthy check up from the nurses from Algonquin. Each student was questioned as to healthy practices and had their vital statistics recorded. This report should be in their planner pouch.

Electric Monday!

June 7, 2010

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Homework: 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Record your daily reading in Orange Duotang. 2. Typing practice: for 10 minutes nightly. []
 * Leftovers: Math text page 415 #1, 2 and Reflect **

Reminders: Dress for weather: hats, sunscreen, sweaters, and jackets! What ever is appropriate for the day?

Comments & Future Events: Today we had an informative and only slightly scary presentation. Ask your student about what happened to the pickle and how fast electricity travels. A gentleman from Ottawa Hydro spoke to our class about electrical safety. We learned many interesting things about electricity and how to use it safely. We saw special safety gloves and glasses and learned about the ground pin on extension cords and electrical plugs and how important it is to handle them properly. We know now that electricity must go to ground and that extra pin is what keeps us safe. We heard a couple of true stories about how children got into trouble with electricity because they didn’t know what was dangerous. We now know that if a ball goes inside an electrical substation to leave it there and call Ottawa Hydro who will get it for us, happily, at no charge. You can ask your child about a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) and how they keep us safe. __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ 1 white page for youngest or only child in school We are currently doing Spring fitness testing in school and so far, all our students have improved their scores from the Fall, We are also busy preparing for our SLC on Wednesday.
 * __APRIL__**
 * Frenetic Friday, April 30, 2010**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * __2 notes__:** 1 pink coloured page for all students
 * Book Sale Tuesday May** **//4//**
 * Student Led Conferences Wednesday May 5**
 * __Other Comments & Future Events: __**

**__Homework:__** 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ //Any seat work not finished in class today:// **__Reminders:__** //"Looking At Pictures"// was a huge success today with our class. Mrs Macintosh was a special guest from The National Gallery. Be sure to ask your student what they learned about art and pictures today. __Wednesday, May 5__ our students will be sharing their portfolios with their parents at school between 8 am and 9 am in the morning, __before school__. Please reserve this date and time."
 * Thursday, April 29, 2010**
 * Return Orange Reading Homework Duotang**
 * Book Sale Tuesday May** **//4://**
 * //Last day to bring gently used children's books as donations .//**
 * __Other Comments & Future Events: __**

**__Homework:__** 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ //Any seat work not finished in class today:// **1. Bell Work:** Cursive Capital letters to end of page 52. The National Gallery's Looking At Pictures is tomorrow. **__Wednesday, May 5__ our students will be sharing their portfolios with their parents at school between 8 am and 9 am**. **Please reserve this date and time**
 * Portfolio Prep Wednesday, April 28, 2010**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * Book Sale Tuesday May** **//4://**
 * //Please bring gently used children's books as donations by Friday April 30//**
 * __Other Comments & Future Events: __**

**Tuesday, April 27, 2010** **__Homework:__** 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ //Any seat work not finished in class today:// **1. Bell Work:** Cursive Capital letters to end of page 52. **__Reminders:__** //Bring music, instruments, whatever you will need for your performance.// __**Other Comments & Future Events: **__ 2 notes home today: 1 about safety & street-proofing, 2nd note on Book Sale Tuesday May 4. **Next week on __Wednesday, May 5__ our students will be sharing their portfolios with their parents at school between 8 am and 9 am**. **Please reserve this date and time.** __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ //Any seat work not finished in class today:// **1. Bell Work:** Language Arts Review (LAR) Week 26 Monday & Tuesday **__Reminders:__** Mini Concert Tryouts Wednesday lunch recess I was away last week due to a death in my family. Thank you for your patience and understanding.  **Titanic Aftermath Friday, April 15, 2010** **__Homework:__** 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ //Any seat work not finished in class today:// Students were individually given work to take home as persistent leftovers or corrections today. Please check your child's backpack. __**Reminders:**__ Return Daily Reading Homework Duotang 2 Notes Return page 3 report card **Other Comments:** The Special Presentation given through our Parent Council on Internet Safety was amazing! Here are the websites by this organization, in case you missed it. [|www.bewebaware.ca] and [|www.mediaawareness.ca] are the 2 websites Many thanks to Janet and the other parents for organizing this most informative evening.
 * Library Books please return so students can check out new books**
 * Book Sale Tuesday May //4://**
 * //Please bring gently used children's books as donations by Friday April 30//**
 * Mini Concert Tryouts tomorrow** at lunch recess.
 * Monday, April 26, 2010**
 * Other Comments: **
 * 1. Bell Work: ** Cursive Capitals practice: to end page 50
 * 2.** **Math pink booklet** finish all pages

__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ //Any seat work not finished in class today:// __**Reminders:**__ Return Daily Reading Homework Duotang 2 Notes Return page 3 report card **Other Comments:** The Parent Council Presentation on Internet Safety last evening was amazing! I learned so much and I thought I was pretty web aware. The speaker last night had so many positive ideas on how to help keep children safe on the internet. It was most helpful. Some on the Council thought the speaker was so good, they might ask him back again another year. For all those who missed this, I hope it happens. Many thanks to Janet and the other parents for organizing this most informative evening.
 * Titanic Thursday, April 15, 2010**
 * 1. Bell Work:** Cursive Capitals practice: to end page 48
 * 2.** **Math pink booklet** finish all pages

__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ //Any seat work not finished in class today:// Before bedtime, go stand ouside, wearing only a T-shirt or PJs for 1 minute. Take 3 deep breaths. This is how children were dressed standing on the deck of the Titanic, 98 years ago tonight. Return page 3 report card Parent Council April 14 7 - 9 pm Special Presentation on Internet Safety g
 * Wednesday, April 14, 2010**
 * 1. Bell Work:** Cursive Capitals practice: to end page 48
 * 2.** **Titanic** //double sided page on white paper.// **Graphing & Morse code**
 * __Reminders:__**

**Tuesday, April 13, 2010** __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Any seat work not finished in class today: Library Books Return page 3 report card Parent Council April 14 7 - 9 pm Special Presentation on Internet Safety
 * 1. Bell Work:** yellow page on Number Pattern & Acrostic Peotry
 * 2.** **Math Pink Booklet** Area & Perimeter Review
 * __Reminders:__**

**Monday, April 12, 2010** __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Any seat work not finished in class today: Return page 3 report card Parent Council April 14 7 - 9 pm Special Presentation on Internet Safety
 * 1. Bell Work:** yellow page on Number Pattern & Acrostic Peotry
 * 2.** **Poetry:** a) LadyBug, read, understand, respond b) Make a web in your Rough Draft notebook. Write 2 Haiku draft poems.
 * 3. Math Pink Booklet** Area & Perimeter started last Thursday. 2 lessons on area assigned today. Finish to end page 171
 * 4) Social Studies Black Duotang:** 2 yellow pages on Pioneers.
 * __Reminders:__**

**Friday, April 8, 2010** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Reminders:__** Have a lovely weekend

**Thursday, April 8, 2010** <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> __**Homework:**__ <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Seven TimesTables Quiz Friday April 9 Yellow Cursive booklet, if not already done. <span style="color: #a92323; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bring your best behaviour for our special guest tomorrow.
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<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Seven TimesTables Quiz Friday April 9 Yellow Cursive booklet, if not already done. Library 2 Notes home: 1 Parent Council April 14 7 - 9 pm
 * Wednesday, April 7, 2010**
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__Tuesday, April 6, 2010__ <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> __** Homework: **__ <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Seven TimesTables Quiz Friday April 9 Yellow Cursive booklet, if not already done. Library 2 Notes home: 1 Parent Council April 14 7 - 9 pm 2 School News Letter Book Orders due Wednesday, April 7
 * TERM 3 BEGINS:**
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 * Term 2 ** ** Reports Home on Friday, April 9 **


 * __ MARCH __**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Yellow Cursive to end page 10. Book Orders due Wednesday, April 7 **Term 3 begins Tuesday.**
 * Thursday, March 31, 2010.**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * School is closed on Friday, April 2**
 * School resumes Tuesday, April 6.**
 * All of us @ BG wish you a Happy Easter Long Weekend**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. TimesTables Quiz Thursday Finish any Bitstrips Activities not completed. Yellow Cursive to end page 10. __**Reminders:**__ Return Orange, Daily Reading Homework Duotang. Six Times Tables Quiz Book Orders due Wednesday, April 7 4 day long weekend: school is closed from Friday, April 2 to April 6.
 * Wednesday, March 30, 2010.**
 * __Leftovers:__**

**Tuesday, March 30, 2010.** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. TimesTables Quiz Thursday Six Times Tables Quiz on Thursday Book Orders due Wednesday, April 7 Please sign and return:Friday's Multi Quiz on tables from 0 to 5 out of 44 with 2 bonus points for last question Return Orange, Daily Reading Homework Duotang on Thursday. 4 day long weekend this Friday, school is closed until April 6.
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Finish any Bitstrips Activities not completed.**
 * __Reminders:__**

** Monday, March 29, 2010. ** 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. TimesTables Quiz Thursday Book Orders due Wednesday, April 7 Please sign and return: Friday's Multi Quiz on tables from 0 to 5 out of 44 with 2 bonus points for last question Return Orange, Daily Reading Homework Duotang on Thursday. Friday is Good Friday, school is closed until April 6. <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 6
 * __Homework:__ **
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Finish any Bitstrips Activities not completed.**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * Friday March 26, 2010.** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Yellow Booklet to end of page 32 and the letter x**
 * __Reminders:__**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">** Thursday March 25, 2010. ** __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math beige pages. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. ReturnReading Homework Duotang
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Cursive all Blue pages, Yellow Booklet tincluding the letter v**
 * __Reminders:__**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math beige pages.
 * Wednesday March 24, 2010.**
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Cursive all Blue pages, Yellow Booklet tincluding the letter v**
 * __Reminders:__**

**Tuesday March 23, 2010.** __**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math Test please (green pages**)**
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Math page 347 Questions #2, 3, 4, 6 + Reflect**
 * __Reminders:__** <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

**Monday March 22, 2010.** **__Homework:__** 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 __**Leftovers:**__ 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math Test (green pages**)**
 * __Reminders:__**

**Friday March 12, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__
 * Enjoy your March Break! Relax and play safely. **
 * March Break Reading Homework are Bonus Points. **
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Reminders:__ Return to school Monday, March 22, 2010.**

**Thursday March 11, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ Cursive Loop Group letter booklet Bitstrips for schools 123*3d __**Reminders:**__ **2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due tomorrow
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 1.** Return Orange Daily Reading Homework Duotang

**Wednesday March 10, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ Cursive Loop Group letter __**Reminders:**__ **3.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 1.** Mummy's Yummies Order Term 3 by Thursday March 11
 * 4.** Milk Orders due by Thursday, March 11

**Tuesday March 9, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Cursive Loop Group letter **3.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12 **4.** Milk Orders due by Thursday, March 11
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Reminders:__**
 * 1. Return Library Books**
 * 2.** Mummy's Yummies Order Term 3 by Thursday March 11

**Monday March 8, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Math both sidesof white page on multiplication facts you already know **2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Reminders:__**

**Friday March 5, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ __**Reminders:**__ **2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * Roller Coaster Design Project Monday:** Today we visited a new website to explore [|roller coasters] for Monday's final experiment on Forces at Work: Design a Roller Coaster.
 * 1. Legion Public Speaking contest Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. **; > )**

**Thursday March 4, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **3. Legion Public Speaking contestants** will need to practice every night, as previously noted. They can do this instead of reading homework to save time. **Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. ; > ) Bring Cue cards for final practice at lunch time __**Reminders:**__ 1. Term 3 PIZZA 2. Return Orange Reading Duotang 2. February Math Test on Measurement, please sign & return 3. Multiplication pre-test and letter about new math unit on multiplication and division, and how to help at home.
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Leftovers:__**

**Wednesday March 3, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] We have 2 students who have achieved 20 words per minute at 90% accuracy! They will be able to start a special project next week. They can do this instead of reading homework to save time. **Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. ; > ) __**Reminders:**__ 1. Term 3 Milk Orders: last day tomorrow 2. February Math Test on Measurement, please sign & return 3. Multiplication pre-test and letter about new math unit on multiplication and division, and how to help at home.  4. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return if not already done.
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 3. Legion Public Speaking contestants** will need to practice every night, as previously noted.
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * 1. Math Problem Solving**
 * 2. //"Off To California"//** story & questions

**Tuesday March 2, 2010.** **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] ** __Leftovers:__ Math Green Booklets ** 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return 3. Return Library Books
 * __Reminders:__ **

**__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** __**Reminders:**__ 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return 3. Book orders tomorrow last day
 * Monday March 1, 2010. **

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 * Wednesday March 23, 2010.** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math beige pages.
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Cursive all Blue pages, Yellow Booklet tincluding the letter v**
 * __Reminders:__** <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

**Tuesday March 23, 2010.** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math Test please (green pages**)**
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Math page 347 Questions #2, 3, 4, 6 + Reflect**
 * __Reminders:__** <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

**Monday March 22, 2010.** ** __Homework:__ ** 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 **__Leftovers:__** 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math Test (green pages**)**
 * __Reminders:__**

**Friday March 12, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__**
 * Enjoy your March Break! Relax and play safely. **
 * March Break Reading Homework are Bonus Points. **
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Reminders:__ Return to school Monday, March 22, 2010.**

**Thursday March 11, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ Cursive Loop Group letter booklet Bitstrips for schools 123*3d __**Reminders:**__ **2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due tomorrow
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 1.** Return Orange Daily Reading Homework Duotang

**Wednesday March 10, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ Cursive Loop Group letter __**Reminders:**__ **3.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 1.** Mummy's Yummies Order Term 3 by Thursday March 11
 * 4.** Milk Orders due by Thursday, March 11

**Tuesday March 9, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ Cursive Loop Group letter __**Reminders:**__ **3.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12 **4.** Milk Orders due by Thursday, March 11
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 1. Return Library Books**
 * 2.** Mummy's Yummies Order Term 3 by Thursday March 11

**Monday March 8, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Math both sidesof white page on multiplication facts you already know __**Reminders:**__ **2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.

**Friday March 5, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** __**Reminders:**__ **2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * Roller Coaster Design Project Monday:** Today we visited a new website to explore [|roller coasters] for Monday's final experiment on Forces at Work: Design a Roller Coaster.
 * 1. Legion Public Speaking contest Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. **; > )**

**Thursday March 4, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **3. Legion Public Speaking contestants** will need to practice every night, as previously noted. They can do this instead of reading homework to save time. **Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. ; > ) Bring Cue cards for final practice at lunch time 1. Term 3 PIZZA 2. Return Orange Reading Duotang 2. February Math Test on Measurement, please sign & return 3. Multiplication pre-test and letter about new math unit on multiplication and division, and how to help at home.
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * __Reminders:__ **

**Wednesday March 3, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] We have 2 students who have achieved 20 words per minute at 90% accuracy! They will be able to start a special project next week. They can do this instead of reading homework to save time. **Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. ; > ) __**Reminders:**__ 1. Term 3 Milk Orders: last day tomorrow 2. February Math Test on Measurement, please sign & return 3. Multiplication pre-test and letter about new math unit on multiplication and division, and how to help at home.  4. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return if not already done.
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 3. Legion Public Speaking contestants** will need to practice every night, as previously noted.
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * 1. Math Problem Solving**
 * 2. //"Off To California"//** story & questions

**Tuesday March 2, 2010.** **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__ Math Green Booklets** 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return 3. Return Library Books
 * __Reminders:__ **

**__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return 3. Book orders tomorrow last day
 * Monday March 1, 2010. **
 * __Reminders:__ **

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 * Thurssday March 23, 2010.** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math beige pages. 3. ReturnReading Homework Duotang
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Cursive all Blue pages, Yellow Booklet tincluding the letter v**
 * __Reminders:__** <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">


 * Wednesday March 23, 2010.** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math beige pages.
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Cursive all Blue pages, Yellow Booklet tincluding the letter v**
 * __Reminders:__** <span style="color: #008000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

**Tuesday March 23, 2010.** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

__**Homework:**__ 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math Test please (green pages**)**
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * Math page 347 Questions #2, 3, 4, 6 + Reflect**
 * __Reminders:__**

**__Homework:__** 1. Reading for 20 minutes, each night. 2. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] 3. Five minutes of practice: multiplication times tables facts from 0 to 5 __**Leftovers:**__ 1. Multiplication Quiz Thursday basic facts from 0 x1 to 5 2. Sign and return Math Test (green pages**)** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__
 * Monday March 22, 2010.**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * Friday March 12, 2010.**
 * Enjoy your March Break! Relax and play safely. **
 * March Break Reading Homework are Bonus Points. **
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Reminders:__ Return to school Monday, March 22, 2010.**

**Thursday March 11, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ Cursive Loop Group letter booklet Bitstrips for schools 123*3d __**Reminders:**__
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 1.** Return Orange Daily Reading Homework Duotang
 * 2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due tomorrow

**Wednesday March 10, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ Cursive Loop Group letter __**Reminders:**__
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 1.** Mummy's Yummies Order Term 3 by Thursday March 11
 * 3.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12
 * 4.** Milk Orders due by Thursday, March 11

**Tuesday March 9, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Cursive Loop Group letter **4.** Milk Orders due by Thursday, March 11 **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Math both sidesof white page on multiplication facts you already know
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Reminders:__**
 * 1. Return Library Books**
 * 2.** Mummy's Yummies Order Term 3 by Thursday March 11
 * 3.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12
 * Monday March 8, 2010.**
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Reminders:__**
 * 2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12

**Friday March 5, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] __**Leftovers:**__ __**Reminders:**__
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * Roller Coaster Design Project Monday:** Today we visited a new website to explore [|roller coasters] for Monday's final experiment on Forces at Work: Design a Roller Coaster.
 * 1. Legion Public Speaking contest Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. **; > )**
 * 2.** Term 3 PIZZA orders due by next Friday, March 12

**Thursday March 4, 2010.** **__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] **3. Legion Public Speaking contestants** will need to practice every night, as previously noted. They can do this instead of reading homework to save time. **Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. ; > ) Bring Cue cards for final practice at lunch time __**Reminders:**__ 1. Term 3 PIZZA 2. Return Orange Reading Duotang 2. February Math Test on Measurement, please sign & return 3. Multiplication pre-test and letter about new math unit on multiplication and division, and how to help at home.
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * __Leftovers:__**

**__Homework:__** **2. Typing practice**, 10 minutes each night. [] We have 2 students who have achieved 20 words per minute at 90% accuracy! They will be able to start a special project next week. They can do this instead of reading homework to save time. **Saturday is the competition at 8:30 am**. ; > ) __**Reminders:**__ 1. Term 3 Milk Orders: last day tomorrow 2. February Math Test on Measurement, please sign & return 3. Multiplication pre-test and letter about new math unit on multiplication and division, and how to help at home.   4. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return if not already done.
 * Wednesday March 3, 2010.**
 * 1. Reading** for 20 minutes, each night.
 * 3. Legion Public Speaking contestants** will need to practice every night, as previously noted.
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * 1. Math Problem Solving**
 * 2. //"Off To California"//** story & questions

**Tuesday March 2, 2010.** **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] ** __Leftovers:__ Math Green Booklets ** 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return 3. Return Library Books
 * __Reminders:__ **

**__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** __**Reminders:**__ 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return 3. Book orders tomorrow last day
 * Monday March 1, 2010. **


 * __FEBRUARY__**

Friday February, 26, 2010. **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Any items from the "Work In Progress" bin, 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Interest Talk Assessment: please ask parent to sign & return 3. Book orders due March 2
 * __Reminders:__**

Thursday February, 25, 2010. **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Math pages 271 # 11 and 12 Ample time given in class, most finished, which is why this is called "leftovers". **__Reminders:__** 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Math Quiz Friday 3. Book orders due March 2 4.__** Return **__

Orange Reading Duotang please __Legion Contestants:__ //Practice Your Talk// //Practice speaking **__LOUDER!__ ; > ) **//

Wednesday February, 24, 2010. **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Math pages 270-271 # 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Ample time given in class, most finished, which is why this is called "leftovers". **__Reminders:__** 1. Term 3 Milk Orders 2. Math Quiz Friday 3. Book orders due March 2 __Legion Contestants:__ //Practice Your Talk// //Practice speaking **__LOUDER!__ ; > ) **//

Tuesday February, 23, 2010. **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** Math page 270 # 1, 2 + 4 **__Reminders:__** Library Books return Math Quiz Friday Note re Lockdown Book orders due March 2 Legion Contestants: //Practice Your Talk// //Practice speaking **__LOUDER!__**//

Monday February, 22, 2010. **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] **__Leftovers:__** **__Reminders:__** Legion Contestants: Practice Your Talk

**Friday, February 18, 2010** **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. [] Legion Contestants: Practice Your Talk __**Leftovers:**__ Cursive Writing: __Kite Strings__ (pink booklet) should be finished. ** __ Reminders: __ ** **Skating at 9 am with our Reading Buddies:** **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. **Typing practice, 10 minutes each night.** __**Leftovers:**__ Math page 229, #, 5, 6, & Reflect ** __Reminders:__ **
 * Come prepared with skates, helmet and warm clothes.**
 * Thursday, Feb 18, 2010.**
 * BRIARGREEN OLYMPICS: Dress Warmly **
 * Return Daily Reading Homework (Orange) **
 * Lunch Skating **

**Wednesday, February 17, 2010.** **__Homework:__** Reading for 20 minutes, each night. **Typing practice, 10 minutes each night.** [] __**Leftovers:**__ Math page 226, #4, 5, 6, 7, & Reflect 55 minutes of classtime given to complete the above Math. ** __Reminders:__ **
 * Contest Note for public speaking contest **
 * Lunch Skating **

**__Homework:__** Reading ** Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. **
 * Tuesday, February 16, 2010.**
 * __Leftovers:__ **
 * Pen Pal Letters **
 * __Reminders:__ **
 * FrenchForm **
 * Contest Note **
 * Lunch Skating **

Now that the Interest Talks are completed, you might like to have your student move on to the next step. The Royal Canadian Legion Annual Public Speaking Contest is a unique experience and there are $ __cash__ prizes! I will send home a package of information on Tuesday, for you to consider. This is an optional activity for your student. I will provide the information and will register your student if you choose to participate. I will also make some class time to assist your student with polishing their performance in front of an audience. However, if you choose to have your child take advantage of this opportunity you will need to provide the necessary transportation on Saturday, March 6, to 294 Cyr Avenue, Ottawa (Vanier) for 8:30 am. The contest starts at 9:00 am. You will also need to follow through with on-going practice at home between now and the contest date of March 6. In the meantime here are the links and uploaded file for the RCL Zone 5 Judging Guidelines. Please use and return the Student Registration Form I will send home Tuesday, February 16, with parent's signature. I will send home a mostly completed registration form. Any spaces left blank, age, topic, email, address, student's and parent's signatures, etc. I am asking you to complete and return to school as soon as possible.
 * Thursday, February 11, 2010**

The deadline to register for ** The Royal Canadian Legion Zone G5 ** [|** Public Speaking Contest **] is **__ February 26th, 2010 __**. However, the application form should be handed in as soon as possible to reserve your child's placement in the group of 25 contestants. Please return it signed to school A.S.A.P. **[|Rules and Regulations]** **[|Prizes] [|ENTRY FORM]** Tuesday is the only day with no skating. French Immersion option: Some parents have not yet informed us of your intentions for Grade 4 next year. Kindly please let us know by Tuesday. **No School Monday,** February 15: Provincial Holiday Family Day.
 * Judging Guidelines** [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/pdf.png width="32" height="32"]] Royal Canadian Legion Zone G5 Public Speaking Contest Judgi.pdf
 * __Reminders:__**

Monday, February 8, 2010 __**Homework:**__ Reading Interest Talk Presentations ** Typing practice, 10 minutes each night. ** **__Reminders:__**

Friday, February 5, 2010. __**Homework:**__ Reading Next week last Week for Interest Talk **Typing practice, 10 minutes each night.** [] Please print certificates. If you can't print, copy the certificate information on paper & ask parents to verify by initialing paper.

Interest Talk Research reading and making notes **__Reminders:__** Bring Skating Equipement. Tuesday is the only day with no skating. Note about **Valentine Dance** French Immersion option: Reply by February 12

Thursday, February 4, 2010 __**Homework:**__ **Typing practice, 10 minutes each night.** [] Please print certificates. If you can't print, copy the certificate information on paper & ask parents to verify by initialing paper.
 * Interest Talk Research reading and making notes**

This could be week 18 + 19 LAR, Cursive, Math Green booklet & text pages and Complimentary colours T shirt design project. Each student was given a package of any unfinished work this morning with up to 45 minutes to complete any missing work. They were also given class time to do tthe work on the day it was given out.
 * __Leftovers:__** Any work not finished in class this week!

Return ** Orange Daily Reading Homework ** Duotangs Bring Skating Equipement for gym class. Note about **Valentine Cards** for our class & "Valentines for Vets" Book orders due on Friday, Feb 5. $5 Christmas Gift Certificates can be used in the February Book Order French Immersion option: Reply by February 12
 * __Reminders:__**

Wednesday, February 3, 2010. **__Homework:__** Text page 256 - 257 #1 a, c + e, # 4 + # 5 Book orders due on Friday, Feb 5. $5 Christmas Gift Certificates can be used in the February Book Order
 * Interest Talk Research reading and making notes**
 * __Leftovers:__** MATH
 * __Reminders:__**
 * Parent Council Meeting Library, at 7 pm.**

Tuesday, February 2, 2010. ** __Homework:__ ** www.thatquiz.org **__Leftovers:__** MATH Money money worksheet Measuring Time and Money end page 125
 * Interest Talk Research reading and making notes **
 * __Reminders:__ **
 * Return Library Books **
 * Book orders due on Friday, Feb 5. **
 * $5 Christmas Gift Certificates can be used in the February Book Order **

Monday February 1, 2010 **__Homework:__** __**Leftovers:**__ Non Fiction Catalogue Search. This is based on the Lucky / Arrow book orders. It should be half finished, Either the Lucky or Arrow side of the blue page. The other side can be done during "Ketchup" tomorrow. ** __Reminders:__ **
 * Interest Talk Research reading and making notes**
 * Book orders due on Friday, Feb 5. **
 * $5 Christmas Gift Certificates can be used in the February Book Order and **
 * are valid until June 1, 2010 .** I keep a record of all students who have used their certificates, and the book purchased. This is so if it has been lost, they can write their own certificate and still use it toward any book they want.

**__ JANUARY __**

Friday, January 29, 2010. **__Homework:__** __**Leftovers:**__ __Interest Talk__ Outline (explained yesterday & today in class) look for a blue paper. This document is attached to the Special Projects page. __Math__: Green Practice & Homework booklet: Estimating and counting money, pages 122 and 123. If too cold we may not skate, but please bring skating equipement as weplan to try ** ; > ) **
 * Interest Talk Research reading and making notes**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * Book orders due on Feb 5.**
 * Bring Skates on Monday and dress warmly**

Thursday,January 28, 2010 **__Homework:__** __Interest Talk__ Outline (explained yesterday & today in class) look for a blue paper. This document is attached to the Special Projects page. __Math__: Money p 251 # 1, 3 If too cold we may not skate, but please bring skating equipement as we intend to try ; > )  **Reading Duotang**: Bring to school for recording of daily reading and new page. Interest Talk Materials like Books please!
 * Interest Talk Research reading and making notes**
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * Bring Skates and dress warmly**

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 **__Leftovers:__** __Interest Talk__ Outline (done today in class) look for a blue paper. This document is attached to the Special Projects page. __Math__: Money p 248 + 249 # 1, 2, 4 & 7 __Cursive Writing__ lower case "w" ( pink booklet) __ **Reminders:** __ Interest Talk Bristol Board for poster Interst Talk pictures for poster Interest Talk materials for research notes Return note about going to Fremch Immersion or remaining at Briargreen
 * __Homework:__ **
 * Interest Talk Research reading and making notes **

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Math doing unit on measurement, see newsletter about how to help at home We are doing research in class. All students need the materials to use in class. __ **Reminders:** __ Library Books Return note about going to Fremch Immersion or remaining at Briargreen
 * __Homework:__ **
 * Bring Interest Talk Materials to class to work on. **

Monday, January 25, 2010 **1.** Rubric to be used for I.Talk evaluation was sent home for signature. (white coloured page) **Please initial & return.** I will give it back. I want to know you have seen it.
 * __Homework:__ **
 * Bring Interest Talk Materials to class to work on. **
 * __ Reminders: __**
 * 2.** Bring materials to school to work on Interest Talk in class.

Friday, January 22, 2010. Homework: Daily Reading should now include Interest Talk topic information. 2. Note to Youngest about Kindergarden Open House Jan 28, @ 4pm **3.** Rubric to be used for I.Talk evaluation was sent home for signature. (white coloured page) **Please initial & return.** I will give it back. I want to know you have seen it.
 * Interest Talk assignment:** read & make jot notes on your chosen topic.
 * __Reminders:__**
 * 1.** **SKATING** in Gym class **Monday,** depending on weather! Bring skates, snowpants, helmet, etc.
 * 4.** Bring materials to school to work on Interest Talk in class.

Thursday,January 20, 2010. __**Homework:**__ __**Leftovers:**__ 2. Individual students have leftovers assigned. (white coloured page) Please initial & return. **6. Toonies for Haiti** from January 19 to 22, 2010. Donations will be sent through the Canadian Red Cross ** 7. ** **__GYM CLASS Skating__** will be Monday **and/or** Friday, __weather permitting__. Bring skates, **__skate guards__** and helmet if you have your own. If not, your student may borrow a school helmet. We do NOT have skate guards to lend. Each student is advised to have their own guards. __*School Lunch Skating__ will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays, again dependent on weather and parent volunteers. Many thanks to our parent volunteers, we couldn't do this without you. Due to safety concerns, students are advised to have __skate guards.__ Students __MUST wear a helmet__ at Briargreen to be able to skate.
 * Daily Reading** should now include Interest Talk topic information.
 * Interest Talk assignment:** read & make jot notes on your chosen topic.
 * 1.** RETURN MISSING LIBRARY BOOKS //please!// Some students have had overdue books for several weeks. They cannot take out new books until these overdue books are returned or paid for. Students need to use the library for our special project, the Interest Talks. Please help if your child has library books at home.
 * __Reminders:__**
 * 1.** SKATING in Gym class tomorrow! Bring skates, snowpants, helmet, etc.
 * 2.** RETURN Orange READING DUOTANG please. This way your student has their daily reading homework recorded and credited toward their report card marks.
 * 3.** Rubric to be used for I.Talk evaluation was sent home last night for signature.
 * 4.** Bring materials to school to work on Interest Talk in class. We will use the //famous// "Davidson Chicken Ring" research method!
 * 5.** French Immersion option: Reply by February 12

January Wednesday, January 19, 2010 __Homework:__ Daily Reading **should now include Interest Talk topic information.** Interest Talk assignment: **read & make jot notes on your chosen topic.**

1. L.A.R. //(Language Arts Review: grammar, spelling, punctuation etc.)// green page booklet 2. Cursive "clock climbers" purple page booklet 3. RETURN MISSING LIBRARY BOOKS //please!// Some students have had overdue books for several weeks. They cannot take out new books until these overdue books are returned or paid for. Students need to use the library for our special project, the Interest Talks. Please help if your child has library books at home. 1. Rubric to be used for I.Talk evaluation was sent home tonight for signature. (white coloured page)Please initial & return 2. Bring materials to school to work on Interest Talk in class. We will use the //famous// "Davidson Chicken Ring" research method! 3. French Immersion option: Reply by February 12 4. Toonies for Haiti from January 19 to 22, 2010. Donations will be sent through the Canadian Red Cross 5. __GYM CLASS Skating__ **will be Monday** and/or **Friday, __weather permitting__.** School Lunch Skating **will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays, again dependent on weather and parent volunteers. Many thanks to our parent volunteers, we couldn't do this without you.** Due to safety concerns, students MUST have __skate guards__ and __wear a helmet__ at Briargreen to be able to skate.
 * __Leftovers:__**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * Bring skates,** __skate guards__ **and helmet if you have your own.**
 * If not, your student may borrow a school helmet. We do NOT have skate guards to lend. Each student MUST have their own.**

Tuesday, January 18, 2010 Homework: Daily Reading Interest Talk Topics should have been chosen. __Reminders:__ by February 12
 * Start gathering information on your topic.**
 * RETURN LIBRARY BOOKS**
 * Tomorrow is a good opportunity to gather materials for your interest talk.**
 * Note to Grade 3 parents about the __French Immersion program__.**
 * Please return paper**

to say if your child will remain at BG or go to MFI (Middle French Immersion) Toonies for Haiti **from January 19 to 22, 2010.**
 * Donations will be sent through the Canadian Red Cross**

Monday, January 17, 2010 Homework: Daily Reading Interest Talk Topics should have been chosen. __Reminders:__
 * Start gathering information on your topic.**
 * Please see the __Donations to Haiti__ page on half size yellow paper.**
 * Briargreen is collecting toonies for the people of Haiti from January 19 to January 22, 2010.**
 * Donations will be sent to them through the Canadian Red Cross**

Friday January 15, 2010 Homework: Daily Reading Math **Finish the pages on time given out in class today.** Interest Talk Topics should have been chosen. __Reminders:__
 * Start gathering information on your topic.**
 * A visit to the local public library is a good place to start.**
 * Monday we start work on this project in class.**
 * We will review "chicken ring research method" of note keeping ; > )**
 * and chicken rings & tags will be given out.**
 * Daily Reading Homework Log (Orange Duotang)** New page this week.... white coloured paper.
 * BRIN**G SKATES & Helmet **as we will __skate Monday__, providing that weather allows us.**
 * If too warm or too cold, we will not be skating.**
 * The plan is to skate EVERY MONDAY, weather permitting.**
 * Please dress warmly and bring extra socks, mittens, what ever.**

Thursday, January 14, 2010.

__Homework:__ Daily Reading Math **Finish the pages on time given out in class today.**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * Daily Reading Homework Log (Orange Duotang)**
 * Marbles if you have them for Ringer**
 * sign Up for Interest Talk Topic and Date**

Wednesday January 13, 2010

__Homework:__ Daily Reading: **How to play Ringer sent home today on green paper. Read to understand. We play Friday. Not all students have to have their own marbles, as most have them. WE will not play for "Keeps" either.** MATH **Assigned tonight and on Gray paper. This is a review of the work we did earlier this week on understandiing how calendars work. Please help if needed, but most students should be able to do this independently.**
 * __Reminders:__**
 * A few students have not yet chosed their topic and time is whizzingby.**

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 __Homework:__ Daily Reading Special Project Assigned on Interest Talk see link to Special Projects page on left __Leftovers:__ Any "Ketchup" not cpmpleted in class ( Cursive, Language Arts Review, Math, Portfolio Art cover, Recycle Poster) __Reminders__: Return Library Books Return page 3 Special Projects

Monday, January 11, 2010

__Homework__ Daily Reading Special Project Assigned on Interest Talk see link to Special Projects page on left __Due Date__ to be determined between 14 to 30 days... __First requests__ are assigned and reserved first! __Leftovers:__ Math: green page on Calendars and reverse page on reading analog clocks. Cursive: all pages in purple cursive practice booklet, up to and including lower case letter q, today's work. __Reminders__ Return Special Project Form page 3 for best choice of dates Bring Marbles for game of Ringer

The last day for Subway was last Monday. There will be no more Subway delivered to Briargreen PS Therefore, the weekly schedule for food is the following: Monday- no food delivered Tuesday- Mummy's Yummies Wednesday -Mummy's Yummies Thursday - Pizza Friday - no food delivered Friday, January 8, 2010. Have a lovely relaxing weekend! ; > ) __Homework:__ **Reading 20 minutesLeftovers:**
 * __Reminders__Skating Permission Form Bring Marbles if you have them. We are reading "//A Time For Andrew"// and we will learn to play Ringer**

Thursday, January 7, 2010 Homework:**Reading 20 minutesMath Yellow Review Pages**
 * __Leftovers__ Science Find out how your family recycles?**
 * __Reminders__**
 * Reading DuotangLast Day for Book Orders this month.Skating Permission Form.**

Wednesday January 6, 2010** HomeworkReading 20 minutes __Leftovers__Cursive Reminders Skating Permission Form. Book Orders Due Friday Jan 8. You can use your Christmas Gift Certificate.