All skating forms must be in tomorrow.

Science Fair Booklets went home along with Scientific method worksheet.

Secret Santa this Thursday.
Skating this Friday

SECRET SANTA - If you are a boy, bring a gift for a boy. If you are a girl, bring a gift for a girl. We will exchange gifts on Thursday Dec. 16th ( gifts should be about $5). Also if students want to bring in any cards or candy or ??? for other kids in the class... we will be having a bit of a party on Thursady afternoon.

Skating Forms should be in today. Please get them in as soon as possible.

Mini-Reports are due this Thursday, Dec 16th

There is a Grade 6 French quiz this Thursday.

Science Fair February 2 (see below)

SCIENCE FAIR FEBRUARY 2

SCIENCE FAIR
February 2

Since we are only given 11 spots at the Science Fair, most students will be working in pairs.
We are giving as much notice as possible to allow for students to get together outside of class.
Below is the list of tables with the partners.
1. Matt
2. Sam/Griffin
3. Tommy/Isaiah
4. Shalom/Bryan
5. Matti/Ravi
6. Tapi/Cole
7. Carly/Halle/Desseya
8. Allicia/Monalisa
9. Hannah
10. Tia/Emma
11.

All Projects in our class will be EXPERIMENTS using the scientific method. There will be some class time given to help underdstand expectations. Most of the work will be done out of class.
Science Fair Booklets will be discussed Dec 14th in class and given out to be taken home.

Monday is BOOTS DAY
Skating forms went home today and need to be returned on Monday.(Please)
Skating Day is Friday Dec 17.
Mini-Reports are due Thursday Dec 16.

Math 6 - polygon worksheet
Mini Reports due Dec 16.
Bring in food for the hamper!
FEED THE WORLD

Mini Reports due Dec 16.
Bring in food for the hamper!
FEED THE WORLD

Grade 5 - Atlantic Provinces Mini-report due Dec 16
Grade 6 - Japan Mini-report due Dec 16

Thursday Music Concert - full school uniform including sweater

Hamburger Book report due Monday

Math 6 - Perimeter worksheet
Math 5 - p.69 1-20

Grade 5 - Immigration Brochure due tomorrow

Hamburger Book report due Monday

Math 6 p. 104-105
Gr.6 Japan mini-report due Dec 16th
Hamburger book report due Monday Dec 6th

Immigration Brochure due Friday _ Gr 5
Cnadian Citizen Test Thurs Dec 2 -Gr %

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

DAY 1 - DEC 2 - JINGLE BELLS - wear anything that jingles
DAY 2 - DEC 3 - CHRISTMAS TIE DAY - regular unifor but Christmas tie
DAY 3 - DEC 6 - RED/WHITE GLOVES DAY
DAY 4 - DEC 7 - CHRISTMAS SOCK DAY
DAY 5 - DEC 8 - RED/WHITE SCARF
DAY 6 - DEC 9 - TOUQUE DAY
DAY 7 - DEC 10- SANTA HAT DAY
DAY 8 - DEC 13- BOOTS DAY
DAY 9 - DEC 14- REINDEER/ELF DAY - ears and antlers
DAY 10-DEC 15- UGLY CCHRISTMAS SWEATER
DAY 11-DEC 16- CHRISTMAS PJ DAY -all red & PJ's to school
DAY 12-DEC 17- RED/WHITE/GREEN DAY

Math 5 p.63
Math 6 p.66
Hamburger book report

Hamburger Book Report Assigned
Library Paper Bag Book

Chapter 10 revision story in handwriting due tomorrow Thursday Nov 25.
Chapter pyramid due Friday Nov 26.

Math 5 - p.62 odds
Math 6 in class test
Socials 5 in class test

please TURN IN MUSIC FIELD TRIP FORM

early dismissal tomorrow 1:10 PM
non-uniform day tomorrow

Math 6 - in class drills
Grade 5 Bodies of water in Canada test Tues Nov 23
Grade 6 Socials mini-report on Guatemala due Nov 23
Spelling at home

PHOTO RETAKES TOMORROW
Math 5 -
Math 6 - in class quiz p.69
Grade 5 Socials - finish brochure on Immigrating to Canada
also STUDY FOR BODIES of WATER in CANADA TEST next TUESDAY Nov 23
BTT - read CHAPTER 13
HAND IN SKI & SNOWBOARDING FORMS
Socials 6 - p.45 TRY THIS questions

Math 5 p. 57 all
Math 6 p. 65 #1-23
BTT chapter 12
Rewrite chapter 10 in your version.
Gr 5 Socials TEST on Bodies of Water in Canada this Tuesday Nov 23.

Dinnertime question "By what age should you be responsible for your faith?"

Ski & Snowboard Program forms went home today - Please read, fill out & return.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 15

Gr 6 Math - p.61 -1-12, p. 63 1-15
gR 5 mATH P. 55 ALL
Gr 6 Mini-report due Nov 23

Spelling at home
Grae 6 mini-report Guatemala due Nov 23

Read BTT chapter 7
Math 6 - drills
Math 5 - p.51 evens and #21
Grade 5 map of Canada TEST tomorrow (Prov., Capital Cities, 3 Oceans)
Photo orders due tomorrow!!!!!
Grade 6 Guatemala Mini-Report due Nov 23.

Math - no homework
Vocabulary worksheet for BTT ch 6&7
Read BTT chapter 5
Grade 5 Map of Canada Test on Wednesday
Photo Orders due Nov 10
Grade 5 Music Field trip form went home today (Orpheum Nov 25th)

Math 5 - study
Math 6 - p.59 top
Bridge to Terabithia Chapter 3
5 word Poem on "WAR" or "PEACE" due tomorrow
Grade 5 Mini-report on your Prairie Province due Nov 8
Grade 6 Mini-report on Guatemala due Nov 23
Grade 6 Socials - circle graph of your 24 hour day in colour. "QUALITY"

Math 6 - corrections from Monday and p. 58
Math 5 Study for test coming up
Writing - letter for work
BMV- Friday
Read Novel Bridge to Terabithia chapter 3.
Grade 5 Mini-reports due Nov 8th.

Photo order forms are going out today and due back by Nov 10.
If you are getting retakes you need to pick up a form from the office and bring on retake day Nov 19
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS WENT OUT TODAY AND NEED TO BE BACK BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 8TH

Grade 6 Mini Report due Monday Nov 1
Grade 5 Mini Report due Nov 8

2 heritage flags due tomorrow
Grade 5 - Socials quiz on capital Cities of Canada

Dress FEST TOMORROW -bring a canned good.

Math 5 - booklet
Math 6- p.23 corrections & study for TEST tomorrow
Book report due Friday

Tomorrow is non-uniform day

Friday is dress Fest.

Math 5 - in class work only
Math 6 - p.23 Pretest (TEST - THURSDAY)
5/6 - Vocabulary worksheet
Socials Mini Report -
Grade 6 due Nov 1st
Grade 5 due Nov 8th

Wednesday - Early Dismiss 1:10pm
Thursday - Early Dismiss 1:10pm / Non-Uniform Day / Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday - Dress Fest (Costume day)

ATTENTION GRADE 6
For Wednesday bring the following that are waterproof and can get dirty:
-waterproof raincoat
-waterproof boots/shoes
-hat or toque
-outdoor workgloves
ALSO BRING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
screwdriver / hoe / shovel / spade /trowel

Math 6 p.17 - 18 and in-class quiz
Math 5 p. 20 - 21
Grade 5 - circle graphs
grade 5 Socials - Mini report on Province due Nov 8
Grade 6 Socials - Mini report on South America country due Nov 1
Book report on Silent reading novel due Oct 29

Math 5 p.19 1-20
Grade 5 - map of Canada
- 2 cultural heritage flags
- circle graphs of survey

PICTURE DAY ON MONDAY -

BMV tomorrow Col 3:13
Math 5 p.13 1-11
Math 6 P.14 & 15
Spelling wordsearch
Socials 6 - Mini-report on South American country due Nov.1st

Math 5 p. 11 #1-25
Math 6 p. 12 & 13 all
Science 6: Microscope diagram
Study for test

Math 5 - p.9 1-120
Math 6 p. 8 & 10 all

Math 6 - p.6&7 Practice and Exercises Boxes
Math 5 - p.5 All
10 Things List about someone you know.

Math 5 p.3 all
Math 6 P.1 #1-10, p.2 #1-10, p.4 #1-10
Spelling at home

Science 6 - p.32-33 #1,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12
p. 58 # 1,2,3,6,7
due: Wed Oct 6
Scientist and Submarine story due Monday.

Math 6 - p.48
Science 6 - p.22 #1-4, p.30 #2, 3

Math 6 - quiz corrections. (TEST this Friday)

Tomorrow is a NON-UNIFORM DAY
Tomorrow is an EARLY DISMISSAL DAY 1:10PM
Tomorrow is COLLECTON DAY FOR EMPTY POP BOTTLES to help Cops for Cancer
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER FORMS went home today - due back Tues Oct 5th

COPS FOR CANCER - Friday afternoon

Math 6 - P.42, 43 #1-12
Math 5 - p.42 #9, 10
p.43 #1-5
p.45 #1, 8
Cross country notice
Mad Science notice

Spelling at home

EMERGENCY PACKS

The following students have turned in their emergency pack. If your child is not listed below please have them turn it in next week.

Tommy
Hannah
Halle
Matti
Carly
Tapi
Monalisa

BMV - Psalm 18:6

Math 6 - p. 36,38,40 odds
Math 5 - p.41 #1-14

Fieldtrip tomorrow
coat
good traction shoes or hiking boots
bag lunch
non-uniform
no backpack needed for tomorrow

Math 5 - p.39 odds
Littmus Lozenge worksheet

Fieldtrip this Thursday
No backpack needed just bring your lunch

Spelling at home

Math 6 - p.15 worksheet #4,5,6
Math 5 - p.35 10-25 and worksheet
Science 5 - finish BC Tourists page
Science 6 - Questions 1-3. p.14 Textbook

Tomorrow is Terry Fox Run 2pm

Math 6 worksheet p.14 #1 & 2 only
Math 5 p.33 evens + 25, letter logic

Friday will be a Terry Fox Run at 2pm starting on the back field. Parents are welcome to run/jog along. Students will dress in Canada theme (red & white) with track pants or athletic shorts allowed (no jeans).

Math 6 worksheet 2
Math 5 p.31 #5-15
"Who am I" info sheet and self portrait.
Grade 6 Immunuzation forms to be returned as soon as possible.
Mining Field Trip Form. Keep the 1st page and return the 2nd page signed.
Cross country forms due

Science 5 - pictures of resources for title page
-water cycle diagram
French 5 - scholastic orders
Math 5 - p.29 #6-23 & magic Square
Math 6 - worksheet p.2&3
Cross Country notice

Math 6 - p.31 #1-15

Flat Stanley Notice went home Thursday Sept 9.
Math homework for work not completed in class.
Grade 6 - #1-10 0n pages 26, 28,30

Homework

A computer use form went home and must be signed by the student and the parent.
Please bring it back as soon as possible.

Welcome Letter

Welcome to Grade 5-6
September, 2010-11

Welcome back to the school, students and parents! I am eagerly anticipating a fantastic year with you. Summer was great but I am so excited to be teaching in elementary again.

I was born in Ontario (which makes me a LEAFS Fan) and grew up in Vancouver and Langley. Moved to White Rock in college and haven't left. I graduated from Simon Fraser University and still go to Trinity as part of my life-long learning experience. I got married to my very beautiful wife, Richelle, in 2004. Together, we have six children (think Brady Bunch and you have the story), 2 cats, 2 dogs (one is my boxer Chilli), hamsters, and Guinea Pigs (one is “Tank” who is also the class pet). I love teaching, going for walks with my dog, riding my motorcycle, reading, and laughing with my wife. I have taught a variety of grades over the years and I just get more excited about teaching every year. Education can be full of life, love, laughter, and learning and I want all my students to get as much of those four things as they can every time they come to school. I Love the Lord because of the world He has created and how he whispers to my heart.

The first couple of days are really busy and there seems to be so much to know. Don’t panic, as the days go by, your child will soon understand the routines and procedures. I have an “open door” policy, so please feel free to drop by, call ext. 118, email me at teacherMrL@gamail.com, or check out our class blog at http://grade5-6.blogspot.com/ .

This newsletter contains a list of some of the classroom procedures and policies that I hope you will find helpful. I look forward to meeting you at the parent meeting on September 16th. Following the meeting you are invited to see the classroom and ask any questions that you may have.

I am really excited about this year as it will be full of LIFE, LOVE, LAUGHTER, and LEARNING!

Sincerely,

Mr. Lukacin





CLASSROOM POLICIES


1. ABSENTEEISM

Illness If your child is absent from illness, please have someone come in to pick up their homework each day after school. It is the student’s responsibility to complete ALL missed assignments by the given date.

Holidays If your child will be away for an extended period of time, the work they miss will be available the day they return. A date will be set by which the work must be completed.

2. HOMEWORK

Most days each child will have varying amounts of homework depending on particular assignments and how wisely they have used their time in class. I do not assign homework on the weekend unless a major project has been given and requires additional time at home.

3. LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Following directions and time management are important aspects of education which children are continuing to develop. Once 5 lates occur in a term, there will be a 1 hour work period in my classroom after school. If unforeseen circumstances arise, please let me know immediately.

4. TESTS

All major tests will be forewarned on the blog with a brief summary of what information will be covered and, therefore, should be studied. Most tests will be marked and sent home to be signed by a parent. Please return the test the next day.

5. NEATNESS

It is expected that any work that is to be read by another person, such as a parent or teacher, be “readable” and therefore neat. If a peer is marking work and it cannot be read clearly, a question may be marked incorrect. Often for assignments, presentation is part of the mark, so neatness is beneficial, and handwriting will be expected on some assignments.


6. DISCIPLINE

My philosophy towards discipline is to maintain a positive environment where students can explore and enjoy their learning, yet still know the boundaries within which they may work. This includes both individual responsibility as well as group cooperation. Therefore, I reward positive behaviours that I see. I will deal with minor infractions first before involving the parent. When a major infraction occurs or an expectation is repeatedly violated, a phone call home will be made. This may also involve the school Principal or Vice Principal and a record will be kept of the action.


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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
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1. PLANNERS

Each student at W.R.C.A. is to have a planner for the year. Students will be given time at the end of each day and instructed to write out work that is due. If work has been completed, it may be checked off. Please take the time to read your child’s planner each night and initial it at the end of the week so I have an indication that you are aware of what your child is doing. You may also use the blog to keep track of the work assigned and can contact me at teacherMrL@gamil.com .

2. BIBLE MEMORY

As part of devotions on Monday afternoons, students will be discussing certain Bible verses. They will write these verses in their planner and will memorize them for an oral memory quiz on Fridays. Help from home will be essential.

3. SPLIT ABD COMBINED CLASSES

Grade 5’s will be combining with the other Grade 5 students for PE, Music and French. The Grade 6’s will be combining with the other Grade 6’s for Band, PE, French and Bible (Chapel).
The Math will be taught to each grade on its own. Mrs Neime will teach Grade 5 Math.

Welcome to Grade 5-6

Hi
I'm so glad to have you in my class!
We are going to have A LOT OF FUN and learn about the great things God has created for us to enjoy and learn about!
See you September 7th!
-Mr Lukacin :)