What a terrific experience!

Well, that was a really quick seven week work placement. I really enjoyed teaching you all in the many subject areas from Math, Science, Social Studies to Language Arts, Phys. Ed and Visual Arts. I especially liked the variety of things we did with Medieval Times. Jessica, you brought in a beautiful castle that was above and beyond what was expected. You all have impressed me in your own special ways and I've noticed the times when a lightbulb goes on inside your head and that's when I know you really get it. That's wonderful!

I want to thank you all again for so many lovely cards that were heartfelt and a generous gift card that is appreciated. Since the end of my practicum I have enjoyed the fanfare that you have adorned me with whenever I have returned to teach the Jazz Dance component of Phys. Ed. You all seem like you haven't seen me in a hundred years. I love the opportunity to continue teaching you all something that I enjoy. I look forward to the next few lessons because this is when it all comes together. I hope everyone practices at home because the big day, when we present during the assembly to the rest of the school, is not far off. Keep it up!

Math

Hey Kids! We have had some fun in class learning about perimeter and area. Did you know that calculating area is important for people who use parachutes? Yeah....The bigger the area of the parachute the more wind the parachute will catch and it will be able to slow you down quicker.

Here is a link to a great game that you can try to practice your finding the perimeter and area skills http://shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AreaExplorer/ . And if you liked that one you can try this one:

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/skills_fourth_4th_math_measurement.htm

By the way....I will be in Room 306 tomorrow :-)

Phys. Ed.

Great Dance Class Kids! Here is the link to Firework by Katy Perry that we are putting our dance steps to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw Enjoy practicing at home and perfecting your steps! We will make a great presentation by the end of next month! I'm really excited that you all are so energetic and have put so much work into your own routines. I think it is coming along really well. Keep it up and we will have a Firecracker performance!

Arts Celebration Week

What a fantastic Arts Week! Congratulations to all of you who participated in the concert by singing in the choir  as well as the Asian dancers who put on a dynamic performance! All of the parents were thrilled to watch their sons and daughters on stage. I could tell because I heard so many enthusiastic comments as the gymnasium was packed to the rafters and overflowing with people out in the front lobby. I was happy to have met a couple of your parents and I enjoyed talking to them about what you have been working on in class especially the masks. The masks were on display in the front hall and I hope all of your parents saw them as they came in so that they could see the super results from what you created out of a box that they cut out for you. Here are the masks!  Credit goes to Piyush, Solar, Emily, Aaron, Kiera, Riley, Joshwa, Tommy, Kassie, Marjaan, Jabez, Shaelyn, Faizan, Adebisi, Hannah, Sapna, Harjaap, Jessica, Muskaan, Melody, Valerie, Tory, Ravneet, Dure, and Alex.

Pictures from the Field Trip!

Here are a few photos from the Field Trip. Enjoy!

Medieval Times Field Trip - WOW!

What an exciting day that was at the ROM!

I hope everyone enjoyed seeing right up close and handling original artifacts from the Middle Ages. I know I did. This was a fantastic opportunity to really experience what things were like and how people actually used things in the Medieval Times - the daggers, parchment, chain mail, enormous metal key, caltrop, candle snuffer, salt cup, ink well, and even the amazing bone skates!

You all had some good feedback afterward which was great!
Thank you!

Hello Grade 4s

Hi Again!

Here is a website that relates to what we are learning in Social Studies! It has some great pictures from the Medieval Times from The Battle of Hastings that occurred in 1066 when William the Conqueror takes over England  http://www.channel4.com/programmes/1066/pictures

Take a look!