During math period, the students applied their skills of telling the time to create a timetable for the next school year. In addition, we reviewed the operations and strategies learned this year. 

Through the novel Front Desk the students review and enhanced their understandings of idioms. They applied these understandings through writing and drawing.

In social studies, the students learned about the contributions made by the Famous Five: Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Emily Murphy, and Irene Parlby in the lives of Canadians.

In science, the students have learned about the importance of plants in the western and Indigenous perspectives. In addition, they have learned about plants propagation from cuts (advantages and disadvantages). We connected this information with the blight potato disease and Irish migration to USA and Canada.

The Grade 5 Farewell Celebration was a real success!

June 11, 2021

During math period, the students applied their skills of telling the time to figure out the time elapsed between two or more events, as they solved word problems. 

Through the novel Front Desk the students review and enhanced their understandings of metaphors and similes. They applied these understandings while writing poems on topics of their choice.  

In social studies, the students finalized the forts and, taking the perspective of a tour guide, shared their work products. They reflected over this learning experience considering alternative ways to adjust their work if given more time.

In science, the students have conducted more chemistry experiments and started to learn about the plant parts and needs.  

A note has been sent home in regard with the lockdown drill that we have done on Thursday.

Grade 5 Farewell Celebration will take place on Friday, June 25, 2021. A note to the parents have been sent in this regard.

June 4, 2021

During math period, the students learned how to tell time by using an analog clock and related this concept with fractions (half, quarter) and multiplication / skip counting (by 5's).

Through stories the students review their understandings about Residential Schools and reflected on their own access to education.

In social studies, the students continued their work on forts and they had the opportunity to provide and receive feedback from peers and teacher. 

In science, the students have learned about water's superficial tension and they deepen their understandings by conducting two experiments.  

The health's lesson focus was on wellness and appropriate ways to manage stress.  

In art the students used one line of symmetry to complete drawings. 

May 28, 2021

During math period, the students applied the concepts of perimeter and area to design a flower garden and review the concepts of addition and multiplication in order to figure out the cost.  

In social studies, the students worked in teams to build fur trading posts by using diverse materials. 

In science, the students have learned abut the conditions needed to grow crystals and made their own by using Epsom salt. 

The health's lesson focus was on time management, goals and steps needed to achieve them.

No school for students on Friday, June 4, 2021.

May 20, 2021

During math period, the students have learned about perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes by solving diverse problems. 

In writing, the students worked on elaborating paragraphs that would include a topic sentence, supporting ideas and relevant details, and a conclusion.

In social studies, the students have learned about forts that were built in the 1800's in Alberta,  their importance in the fur trading and the changes the accompanied this process. 

In science, the students have learned about mixtures and ways to separate them. 

During the art, the students were busy learning and drawing optical illusions by using diverse shapes. 

The health's lesson focus was on hygiene and its importance in our general health.

No school for students on Friday, May 21 and Monday, May 24, 2021.

We will be back in class starting with Tuesday, May 25, 2021!

Have an awesome long weekend everyone!

May 7, 2021

During math period, the students have learned about 2 and 3 D shapes by identifying, comparing and contrasting them.

In writing, we continued to discuss and record answers to questions raised by reading the novel The Front Desk.

In social studies, the students have learned about the changes (causes, effects) that occurred in the lives of Indigenous People. Elder Shirley Hill, our Indigenous guest, has shared valuable / authentic knowledge through story telling, dance and humor.

In P.E. we have explored frisbee golf by taking advantage of the facilities found in the park located nearby the school.

In science, the students have learned about different states of matter and their importance in our daily lives.

During the art, the students were busy learning about the art form called pointillism and created original pieces of work.

Next two weeks the learning will take place in the online medium.

April 30, 2021

During math period, the students worked diligently on solving one or multi steps word problems, connected with daily life, involving decimal numbers.

I would like to congratulate the students that have challenged themselves by taking the Mount Royal University math test. Everyone did a fantastic job!

In social studies, the students have learned in an interactive way about Fathers of Canadian Confederation.

In P.E. we have explored frisbee golf by taking advantage of the facilities found in the park located nearby the school.

Next week we will have the opportunity to learn from Elder Shirley Hill about Indigenous Teachings. The funds for this learning activity come from the A +for Energy Grant obtained by Mr. Florin for the students at Cappy Smart Elementary.