Exhibition

We began our day with language. Students wrote their last spelling test of the year. Well done grade 4s for completing your spelling workbooks! We will take a small break from spelling work and return to spelling later as we prepare for the SJA Annual Spelling Bee which takes place on Tuesday, June 10th.

Students wrote their final Ontario Persuasive Writing Assessment piece this morning. This activity took most of the morning and students put a lot of effort into their work. 

We had an early lunch and then headed off to enjoy the grade 6 Exhibition. Students learned about sweatshops, gender inequality, and poverty and a better appreciation of what to expect in grade 6.

Once back in class, students met up in their literature circle groups for their twelfth group meeting. They used class time to read chapter 13. It is important that The Secret Garden books and reading duo-tangs be brought to school daily as we will be having daily group meetings as well as time allocated in class for reading.

Students finished up work on their I Wish poem that they began yesterday.

We have only 5 more school days to finish up work for the science fair. Ms. S and I met with students to direct them in their next steps for the science fair. Please talk to your child about what portion of the project can be worked on at home. If you haven't already, buy your display board this weekend. Bring your display board to school on Monday.

Remember to bring in a bag of garden or black soil for our garden. We will be planting after the Victoria Day weekend.

Students attended gym class today.

SJA's grade 6s are presenting their Exhibition Projects tonight. Students and families are invited to attend. This is a great way to support our grade 6s but also to see what is expected of students in their grade 6 Exhibition.

Look out for spelling, plants & soils, and language tests coming home today.

Homework & Reminders

• Science Fair - Only 5 School Days Left: Bring duo-tangs and journals daily as we are making time for science fair each day in class. Bring in your display boards. Pick up the pace on the science fair project.
• Novel Study - complete chapter 13 reading and response
• Grade 6 Exhibition takes place tonight from 6 pm to 8 pm
• Show Your Spirit orders will be accepted until Wednesday, May 21
• There is no school for students on Thursday, May 15 - PD Day for teachers
• There is no school for students on Friday, May 16 - PD Day for teachers
• There is no school on Monday, May 19 - Victoria Day
• Science Fair - Thursday, May 22
• Track & Field Practice - Friday, May 23

Happy Mother's Day to all our wonderful grade 4 moms!