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Grade 5

WELCOME GRADE 5 PARENTS!!

Check out our Moodle pages at http://reach.ddsbschools.ca/login/index.php

Orientation

This page is for students and parents entering grades 5.

Dear Parents, August 25, 2012

Welcome back to Williamsburg P.S.! We are hoping everyone has had an enjoyable summer and we are looking forward to hearing about all your child's adventures. Below is a school supply list of recommended items

· Agenda $5– Optional
· Indoor shoes/athletic shoes for gym (please label)
· Gym shirt & shorts (please label)
· Refillable water bottle
Pencils x2
Eraser
· Markers/ pencil crayons (optional)
· Pencil case (no plastic boxes please)
· Pencil sharpener
· Box of tissues to share
· Hand sanitizer (optional)
· Memory stick (optional)
· A smile

Also a reminder that WPS is an ecofriendly school and our lunch wastes are to be minimized by considering reusable containers. All snack and lunch packaging are to be returned home. Thank you for your support.

Important dates to consider:

Sept 4 - First day of school with an early dismissal at 1:40 also don't forget to join us for the Snow birds air show before dismissal.

Sept 18/19 - Photo Day

Sept 21 - WPS Fall Fair

Yours,

Mrs. Waltham, Mrs. Lyons and Mr. Smith

Contact Information

Contacts:

Lyons - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Waltham - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Smith - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Important Dates

5Waltham

Welcome Grade 5's

This year we will be using our Moodle page to communicate. A link will be provided at the start of classes.

Here is a link to my Welcome Newsletter

I would love to visit with you for 10 minutes either in person or on the phone. I will be sending the form home for you to consider. Getting to Know You form

Communication

It is very important to me that we communicate on a regular basis in order to avoid misunderstandings. Your child is expected to copy homework items from the board into their Agenda or a note book each night. If your child has completed the homework in class, they are still required to bring the work home for you to review. Assessments will be sent home in a black Duotang. Please sign and review the material. Send me a note via email, phone or agenda if you are concerned about the work.

Organization: Your child is encouraged to put and keep their work into their duotangs to avoid misplacements. Ensure that your child packs their own backpacks each night, making sure that all school items return each day.

5 Lyons

Dear Parents, September 19th, 2011

This week's homework is posted on the Moodle. Students need to go the Reading Responses Week of September 19th Homework. By saving their changes their work is saved and sent to me for feedback and marking. Please read any new information that has been added. Homework is due on Friday September 23rd.

http://elmoodle.ddsbschools.ca/course/view.php?id=749

Hello Parents & Students!

Welcome Back to Williamsburg! I hope that everyone had a fantastic summer. The weather was gorgeous and has cooled down in perfect time for us to enjoy a gentle breeze in the portable this September.

This school year we will be using a MOODLE to communicate with students and parents in addition to the school website. This is a class website designed to communicate more effectively with parents and students in a fun way!

Please refer to this website link on a regular basis so that your child may complete work assigned or simply allow you to see classroom due dates, assignments, important dates and even students work! Please copy this link so that you can access it easier. Our class password is lyonsden

Students will be shown how to use their usual login and password during the first week of school. They will be completing homework for the second week of school.

I will be collecting your email addresses in the first few days of school (see class newsletter coming home Tuesday) as well for the school newsletter which is sent via email only. I will also use your e-mail for important messages and communication. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it I look forward to working with you and your child this school year.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lyons

5 Smith

Language

Literacy:

The four strands of our Literacy program are Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, and Media Literacy. In reading we will be focusing on how to independently select "Just Right" books, visualizing and thinking while reading, responding to our texts, and determining importance within text. In writing, we will be participating in a writing workshop each day to build our vocabulary, comfort with writing, our ability to edit and recognize strong writing. Please check the link for Literacy Curriculum Expectations below.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/language18currb.pdf

Math

Numeracy:

The five strands examined in mathematics are Number Sense and Numeration, Patterning and Algebra, Measurement, Data Management and Probability, and Geometry and Spatial Sense. Please check the link for Numeracy Curriculum Expectations below.

Math Long Range Plans (See what your child is up to in math!)

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/math18curr.pdf

Science

Science:

The Grade 5 study areas in science are The Human Body, Matter and Materials, Structures and Energy and Conservation. Please check the link for Numeracy Curriculum Expectations below.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/scientec18currb.pdf

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Social Studies:

This year we will be studying Ancient Civilizations and The Roles of our Canadian Government. If you have experience or study materials in either of these areas. Please let us know!

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/sstudies18curr.pdf