Dear Friends,
I want to wish you and your family the happiest of holidays. May you find warmth in the snowy cold! The students worked all day preparing 'professional-looking' greeting cards. Some of our messages were:
"I wish you a good New Year!" Laghima
"Have a happy holiday!" Min
"I wish you a great Christmas!" Betty
"I wish you all the best for the holidays and have a great day." Ann-Marie
"Happy Holiday!" Daravone
"Have a great holiday!" Moeka
I look forward to seeing you in 2012,
Ms. Perlmutter
Friday, December 23, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
A Trip to the Science Center
Here are some student recounts of their experiences at the Ontario Science Center written on Dec. 7, 2011:
The Amazing Trip to the Science Center
Yesterday my class went to the Ontario Science Centre to go to the Leonardo da Vinci workshop and to see the IMAX movie Under the Sea. We went there with Ms.Van-Herk's class. We got very crowded on the bus so we didn't all sit down in the seats.
Finally we arrived at the Science Centre after a long drive. After we put our things in the lockers, we headed down to the Leonardo exhibit. I learned that Leonardo was not just an artist but an extraordinary inventor too! I made my own air machine on a computer, then I printed it out.
When we finished the exhibit and ate lunch, we went to see Under the Sea. It was projected on top of the IMAX dome. I learned tons about fish. It was amazing.
I had a wonderful time at the Centre. I hope I go to the Science Centre again!
The Great Field Trip of Room 16
Yesterday the class and I went to the Science Centre by T.T.C. The T.T.C. was so crowded I could hardly breath! We watched the IMAX moive Under the Sea and went to the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit.
When we got there, we got stickers that said our location on it (Jesse Ketchum). After that, we headed toward the exhibit. In the exhibit, there were a lot of paintings and info (e.g. Leonardo had 17 sisters and brothers, his favourite painting was painted in the 1500s).
After we were out of the exhibit, we ate lunch. When we were done, we went to watch Under the Sea. It felt like I was in the sea! Also, when I was going to my seat, the seats were so slanted that I felt like I was going to fall!
When the movie was done, we came out of the theatre and lined up to go back to school. I was so tired, but I was sad that the trip was over. I had a great time.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Weekend of Dec. 16th
Hi Friends,
I know that some of you wanted to get some help with your Dance Research. I chose the search engine Google to begin my research. I used different keywords along with the word "kids": dance, history, tap, rhythmic movement, creative movement.
Here are some links that I found:
1. http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Art_Music_Cultures/Dance/History_of_Dance/index.htm
2. https://www.tapdance.org/
*video link* 3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQlPZVjDS0s
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
I know that some of you wanted to get some help with your Dance Research. I chose the search engine Google to begin my research. I used different keywords along with the word "kids": dance, history, tap, rhythmic movement, creative movement.
Here are some links that I found:
1. http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Art_Music_Cultures/Dance/History_of_Dance/index.htm
2. https://www.tapdance.org/
*video link* 3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQlPZVjDS0s
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
Monday, December 12, 2011
Monday Dec. 12, 2011
Dear Friends,
One day down, 9 more to go until Winter Holidays! First off, thank you to those students who helped make sure the class was well-organized for today. The room looked spectactular when I walked in, with all chairs stacked, class library in-check, and tables with appropriate materials in bins.
Congratulations to INAYA, our elected class "Prime Minister." It was a tough race for our many class candidates, but Inaya's detailed speech, clear message and hard work won over the majority of the voters in the class.
There are a few homework notes and reminders for this week. First, our usual Spelling (Unit 9) and Daily Math is due on Friday. Second, the final Reading Letter of 2011 is due next Monday. Third, we will continue thinking about Dance. Please decide on a dance style (i.e. jazz, Bollywood) and begin to research (i.e. ask questions, read, talk to someone, think about) its history for Tuesday.
Finally, I hope that you and your parents have read the MATH LETTERS that were sent home today. Practice is the name of the game when learning to add, subtract, multiply or divide. We'll continue sharing mental math strategies like estimating, rounding, using "friendly" numbers and thinking about place value.
SAMPLE MATH QUESTIONS:
Grade 4: Students from 2 schools went on a field trip. There were 227 students in one school, and 134 students in the other school. How many students went on the field?
(THINK MENTAL MATH STRATEGY: "friendly" numbers are rounded to the nearest ten or hundred because it is easier to work with numbers that end in 0)
Grade 5: Workers at the Portage Bicycle Factory make mountain bikes and racing bikes. Last week, they made 2343 mountain bikes and 1998 racing bikes. About how many bikes were made altogether? Find the total number of bikes that were made. Record your estimate and your sume. How close was your estimate to the sum?
(THINK MENTAL MATH STRATEGY: "front-end estimation" is when you add the first digits of the numbers only)
Have a great week!
Ms. Perlmutter
One day down, 9 more to go until Winter Holidays! First off, thank you to those students who helped make sure the class was well-organized for today. The room looked spectactular when I walked in, with all chairs stacked, class library in-check, and tables with appropriate materials in bins.
Congratulations to INAYA, our elected class "Prime Minister." It was a tough race for our many class candidates, but Inaya's detailed speech, clear message and hard work won over the majority of the voters in the class.
There are a few homework notes and reminders for this week. First, our usual Spelling (Unit 9) and Daily Math is due on Friday. Second, the final Reading Letter of 2011 is due next Monday. Third, we will continue thinking about Dance. Please decide on a dance style (i.e. jazz, Bollywood) and begin to research (i.e. ask questions, read, talk to someone, think about) its history for Tuesday.
Finally, I hope that you and your parents have read the MATH LETTERS that were sent home today. Practice is the name of the game when learning to add, subtract, multiply or divide. We'll continue sharing mental math strategies like estimating, rounding, using "friendly" numbers and thinking about place value.
SAMPLE MATH QUESTIONS:
Grade 4: Students from 2 schools went on a field trip. There were 227 students in one school, and 134 students in the other school. How many students went on the field?
(THINK MENTAL MATH STRATEGY: "friendly" numbers are rounded to the nearest ten or hundred because it is easier to work with numbers that end in 0)
Grade 5: Workers at the Portage Bicycle Factory make mountain bikes and racing bikes. Last week, they made 2343 mountain bikes and 1998 racing bikes. About how many bikes were made altogether? Find the total number of bikes that were made. Record your estimate and your sume. How close was your estimate to the sum?
(THINK MENTAL MATH STRATEGY: "front-end estimation" is when you add the first digits of the numbers only)
Have a great week!
Ms. Perlmutter
Monday, December 5, 2011
Science and Bitstrips
In class, we began to brainstorm questions about science. The Grade 4s are learning about Habitats and Communities while the Grade 5s learn about the Human Body and Human Organ System. There are many resources and books in the class library related to your unit of study.
Think of a question and use the class resources and/or online tools at home to find an answer to your question. Include the information in your own online comic strip at www.Bitstripsforschools.com!
To view some examples, please visit http://www.bitstripsforschools.com/g/H3RV
Tips for success:
-ask a meaningful science question related to your unit of study
-apply research skills (for example, use a variety of resources including books, use table of contents/index to locate information that you're interested in, look at pictures, ask rich questions, use the Q-chart)
-answer your question with a logical and accurate response
-check for grammar (i.e. punctuation, capitalization, spelling, meaning)
Think of a question and use the class resources and/or online tools at home to find an answer to your question. Include the information in your own online comic strip at www.Bitstripsforschools.com!
To view some examples, please visit http://www.bitstripsforschools.com/g/H3RV
Tips for success:
-ask a meaningful science question related to your unit of study
-apply research skills (for example, use a variety of resources including books, use table of contents/index to locate information that you're interested in, look at pictures, ask rich questions, use the Q-chart)
-answer your question with a logical and accurate response
-check for grammar (i.e. punctuation, capitalization, spelling, meaning)
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Ontario Science Center
Dear Friends,
I'm planning ahead for our trip next Tuesday, Dec. 6th to the Ontario Science Center. First, I mapped out our route on the TTC. Second, I found additional resources for you to visit connected with the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit. You can check all of it out below!
You may want to review our trip route. I've posted our TTC "Trip Planner" schedule below. We will also discuss the travel route and behaviour expectations for our trip in class.
The above information was found at http://www3.ttc.ca/Trip_planner/index.jsp.
For related online resources to explore science and the exhibit, you may visit:
1. Ontario Science C entre da Vinci Adventure and Hunt – These engaging activities will tease your brainand challenge your problem-solving skills as you explore the exhibition and hunt for other specially marked exhibits here at the Ontario Science Centre!
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/davinci/default.asp
2. Universal Leonardo – Explore games, resources and exhibitions dedicated to uncovering
Leonardo da Vinci’s life and thoughts.
http://www.universalleonardo.org
3. Online Game – Help Leonardo da Vinci to configure the system of cannonball movement towards the designated urns with the help of different types of objects.
http://armorgames.com/play/10964/fun-da-vinci
4. Leonardo3 – Producer of Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop – The Exhibition currently at the Ontario Science Centre
http://www.leonardo3.net/leonardo/leonardo_eng.htm
I'm planning ahead for our trip next Tuesday, Dec. 6th to the Ontario Science Center. First, I mapped out our route on the TTC. Second, I found additional resources for you to visit connected with the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit. You can check all of it out below!
You may want to review our trip route. I've posted our TTC "Trip Planner" schedule below. We will also discuss the travel route and behaviour expectations for our trip in class.
Trip Planner
Options for your trip for December 6, 2011
From: 61 DAVENPORT RD, TORONTO
To: 770 DON MILLS RD, NORTH YORK
To: 770 DON MILLS RD, NORTH YORK
Time for trips include estimated walking times.
1 transfer
| Leaving at 9:17am from | BAY STATION - EASTBOUND PLATFORM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Using these routes |  | BLOOR-DANFORTH SUBWAY | |
 |  | 25 DON MILLS towards STEELES | |
| Arriving at 9:50am at |  | DON MILLS ROAD AT EGLINTON AVENUE EAST FARSIDE |
The above information was found at http://www3.ttc.ca/Trip_planner/index.jsp.
For related online resources to explore science and the exhibit, you may visit:
1. Ontario Science C entre da Vinci Adventure and Hunt – These engaging activities will tease your brainand challenge your problem-solving skills as you explore the exhibition and hunt for other specially marked exhibits here at the Ontario Science Centre!
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/davinci/default.asp
2. Universal Leonardo – Explore games, resources and exhibitions dedicated to uncovering
Leonardo da Vinci’s life and thoughts.
http://www.universalleonardo.org
3. Online Game – Help Leonardo da Vinci to configure the system of cannonball movement towards the designated urns with the help of different types of objects.
http://armorgames.com/play/10964/fun-da-vinci
4. Leonardo3 – Producer of Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop – The Exhibition currently at the Ontario Science Centre
http://www.leonardo3.net/leonardo/leonardo_eng.htm
Friday, November 25, 2011
Weekend of the 25th
Dear Friends,
Please read the blog entry before this one as well. There are some good extensions if interested.
You have chosen one form of media to include in your political campaign for class Prime Minister or Grade 4 sales pitch for best Canadian travel destination. Here's the chart from the classroom:
FEATURES OF MEDIA FORMS
FLYERS for Political Campaign can have - photo of candidate, information (i.e. history, character trait, qualifications, goals), heading/slogan (i.e. Vote for..., Think Green!)
BROCHURES can have - a variety of information, pictures/photographs/maps, headings, folded to have sections
COMMERCIALS can have - catchy saying/jingle/slogan, actors, dialogue (i.e. script), actions (i.e. expression, movement), setting/background, props
I look forward to seeing your media either on Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday. Speeches are on Thursday. (There will be no more extensions!)
Your reading letter is due on Monday.
Have a fabulous weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
Please read the blog entry before this one as well. There are some good extensions if interested.
You have chosen one form of media to include in your political campaign for class Prime Minister or Grade 4 sales pitch for best Canadian travel destination. Here's the chart from the classroom:
FEATURES OF MEDIA FORMS
FLYERS for Political Campaign can have - photo of candidate, information (i.e. history, character trait, qualifications, goals), heading/slogan (i.e. Vote for..., Think Green!)
BROCHURES can have - a variety of information, pictures/photographs/maps, headings, folded to have sections
COMMERCIALS can have - catchy saying/jingle/slogan, actors, dialogue (i.e. script), actions (i.e. expression, movement), setting/background, props
I look forward to seeing your media either on Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday. Speeches are on Thursday. (There will be no more extensions!)
Your reading letter is due on Monday.
Have a fabulous weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Interesting Links
The following website links connect to the information on the blog's side panel (i.e. poll), as well as upcoming events and ongoing learning.Visit any or all of them at your leisure.
Art
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001159/artstyle.htm
Language
www.bitstripsforschools.com
Math
http://www.gamequarium.com/placevalue.html
How many years ago was the Great Pyramid of Gyza built?
What is the value of each digit in a 5- or 6-digit number?
When might we count in millions (besides money)?
Art
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001159/artstyle.htm
Languagewww.bitstripsforschools.com
Mathhttp://www.gamequarium.com/placevalue.html
How many years ago was the Great Pyramid of Gyza built?What is the value of each digit in a 5- or 6-digit number?When might we count in millions (besides money)?Read to Learn
www.teachkidsnews.com
Which section of the news do you find most interesting? Is it also the most important?
Dance
(In preparation for our special Dance Workshop on Tuesday November 29th!)
http://www.activitytv.com/dance-for-kids
Why do people dance?
www.teachkidsnews.com
Which section of the news do you find most interesting? Is it also the most important?Dance
(In preparation for our special Dance Workshop on Tuesday November 29th!)
http://www.activitytv.com/dance-for-kids
Why do people dance?
Friday, November 18, 2011
Reading and More for Nov.18th
Dear Friends,
This weekend, please work on your Social Studies (gr.4 worksheet; gr.5 ch.2, task 3). We will be wrapping up our units in Canada and World Connections this Friday with our persuasive speeches for a class election (Gr.5) and class vote (Gr.4). You will have class time to peer edit and write the final copy of your speech.
We will be starting a new math unit on Whole Numbers. How do we read, represent and order whole number to 10, 000 (Gr. 4) and 100,000 (Gr. 5)? Also, we will continue problem solving, using I.C.E. (illustrations, calculations, explanations) as a strategy to show our thinking.
It seems that you have all been excited to design a Science cover page for our new units in Life Systems. What do you already know/think about Habitats and Communities (Gr.4) and Human Organ Systems/Human Body (Gr.5)? I look forward to sharing our cover pages and beginning investigations in science.
I look forward to receiving your next Reading Letter, due on Monday November 28. I have compiled a list of Recommended Reading for students ages 9-12. I have categorized the books by gender but, of course, they are not exclusive to boys or girls. If you love a book and want to recommend it, please reply to this post with a recommendation!
For Boys:
-The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (adventure series)
-Holes by Louis Sachar
-Coraline by Neil Gaman (Mystery)
-Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel (novel series)
-The Hardy Boys series (Mystery)
-Hoot by Carl Hiasen
-Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Canadian Adventure)
-Dear Mr. Henshaw (Beverley Cleary)
-Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
-novels by Matt Christopher (Sports Fiction)
-The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John Ritter
-Olympians (Graphic Novel series)
-Bone by Jeff Smith (Graphic Novel series)
-Sherlock Holmes (Graphic Novel series)
-The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Graphic Novel series)
-Iqbal by Francesco D'Adamo (historical fiction)
-Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
-Redwall by Brian Jacques (fiction series)
-Artemis Foul by Eion Colfer (Graphic Novel series)
-The Boxcar Children (Graphic Novel series)
-The Boy from Nine Miles: The Early Life of Bob Marley (biography)
For Girls
-The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis (historical fiction)
-Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman (historical fiction)
-novels by Kate DiCamillo (funny, adventure)
-Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (fantasy)
-Number the Stars by Louis Lowry (historical fiction)
-Black Beauty by June Brigman (graphic novel series)
-Helen Keller: A Light for the Blind (Biography)
-The First Woman Doctor by Rachel Baker (biography)
General
-Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (series)
-The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Happy Reading,
Ms. Perlmutter
This weekend, please work on your Social Studies (gr.4 worksheet; gr.5 ch.2, task 3). We will be wrapping up our units in Canada and World Connections this Friday with our persuasive speeches for a class election (Gr.5) and class vote (Gr.4). You will have class time to peer edit and write the final copy of your speech.
We will be starting a new math unit on Whole Numbers. How do we read, represent and order whole number to 10, 000 (Gr. 4) and 100,000 (Gr. 5)? Also, we will continue problem solving, using I.C.E. (illustrations, calculations, explanations) as a strategy to show our thinking.
It seems that you have all been excited to design a Science cover page for our new units in Life Systems. What do you already know/think about Habitats and Communities (Gr.4) and Human Organ Systems/Human Body (Gr.5)? I look forward to sharing our cover pages and beginning investigations in science.
I look forward to receiving your next Reading Letter, due on Monday November 28. I have compiled a list of Recommended Reading for students ages 9-12. I have categorized the books by gender but, of course, they are not exclusive to boys or girls. If you love a book and want to recommend it, please reply to this post with a recommendation!
For Boys:
-The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (adventure series)
-Holes by Louis Sachar
-Coraline by Neil Gaman (Mystery)
-Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel (novel series)
-The Hardy Boys series (Mystery)
-Hoot by Carl Hiasen
-Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Canadian Adventure)
-Dear Mr. Henshaw (Beverley Cleary)
-Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
-novels by Matt Christopher (Sports Fiction)
-The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John Ritter
-Olympians (Graphic Novel series)
-Bone by Jeff Smith (Graphic Novel series)
-Sherlock Holmes (Graphic Novel series)
-The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Graphic Novel series)
-Iqbal by Francesco D'Adamo (historical fiction)
-Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
-Redwall by Brian Jacques (fiction series)
-Artemis Foul by Eion Colfer (Graphic Novel series)
-The Boxcar Children (Graphic Novel series)
-The Boy from Nine Miles: The Early Life of Bob Marley (biography)
For Girls
-The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis (historical fiction)
-Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman (historical fiction)
-novels by Kate DiCamillo (funny, adventure)
-Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (fantasy)
-Number the Stars by Louis Lowry (historical fiction)
-Black Beauty by June Brigman (graphic novel series)
-Helen Keller: A Light for the Blind (Biography)
-The First Woman Doctor by Rachel Baker (biography)
General
-Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (series)
-The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Happy Reading,
Ms. Perlmutter
Sunday, November 13, 2011
November 11th Weekend
Dear Friends,
This weekend's homework:
1. Parent interview form due on Monday
2. Science Centre field trip-form due on Monday
3. Finish Remembrance Day reading and reflection (i.e. connection, illustration, question and inference, new/interesting words)
4. If you have time, check out this blog and website links of your choice (i.e. science videos, favourite internet sites)
Keep your eyes out for some photos from our Remembrance Day presentations and Steel Pan session.
Happy Sunday,
Ms. Perlmutter
Sunday, November 6, 2011
November 4th Weekend!
Dear Friends,
What a lovely weekend. I hope you get a chance to be outdoors and enjoy the fabulous weather we've been given . Did you remember to turn the clocks back an hour?
Please be prepared for Ms. Wong-Tam's special visit to our class on Monday
morning at 10 a.m. For your interest, here are some websites (resources) to research more about local government and Ms. Wong-Tam herself:
http://www.kristynwongtam.ca/
http://www.toronto.ca/councillors/wong_tam1.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristyn_Wong-Tam
Brainstorm questions you may have for her. Think about what we're learning in
Social Studies (S.S.) about elections, Canada's regions/resources/jobs/culture,
levels of government and writing persuasive speeches. Write down your questions
and have them filed away in your S.S. folder.
If you haven't finished your Math problem solving, you can look over your worksheet/s as
we'll be taking up the homework in class later in the week. How can you use patterns to solve
problems? Think about I.C.E. (illustrations, calculations, explanations)! See an example below for an extra challenge, if you want.
Check out the latest Science poll on the side panel. We'll be launching our Science Unit on
Life Systems. For fun, you can check out some websites. Here's a good place to start:
http://www.linktolearning.com/science.htm
Select your grade level and links related to Life Systems!
Sincerely,
Ms. Perlmutter
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Halloween Weekend
Dear Friends,
This weekend, homework expectations are the following:
1. Reading Letters - organize your Reading Chart and write me a letter about what you are reading at home. The letter will include 3 paragraphs: a) a summary b) identify a reading strategy and example from text c) a lesson learned and example from text.
2. Halloween Talent Show/Stand-Up Comedy act - if you have signed up, practice your act!
3. Grade 5 - Social Studies Text - Read Chapter 1 and answer Something To Do #1.
Homework Club is starting this week. Visit Ms. Van Herk on Tuesday, Ms. McGoey on Wednesday and myself on Thursday.
You may dress up for Halloween on Monday if you choose.
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tues. Oct. 25
Class News Update:
City Councillor Ms. Wong-Tam will be visiting Room 16 to answer YOUR questions on Monday November 7th. Please start brainstorming questions that you may have regarding politics, local government (municipal), the electoral process, leadership etc. You may even post some of your questions on this blog!
Developing 'Rich' Questions: Success Criteria
1. use the Q-Chart (see side panel)
2. develop questions that can produce multiple responses (open-ended question)
3. select subject-related vocabulary and terminology to be used in questions (i.e. Grade 5 -citizenship, government, rights, responsibilities, democracy, municipal, provincial, federal; Grade 4 - regions, provinces, territories)
4. produce a variety of questions
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Friday, October 21, 2011
October 21st Weekend
Dear Friends,
We wish Victor a very happy birthday this Saturday. May you have a fabulous day!
These are the homework notes and reminders for the weekend:
1. Check this blog. Now that you're here - great!
First, vote in the survey/poll on the side panel about Ontario symbols. Then, scroll to the bottom of the blog and check out the Youtube video of Jerry Seinfeld enthusiastically reading from his hilarious story, Halloween. What is the secret to good storytelling?
Remember, you may post a comment or question on the blog by responding to this entry.
2. Reading Journal - Complete your worksheet about making inferences. The heading is Run:Ch.10. Write between 3 to 5 questions and inferences to match.
3. French
4. Social Studies/Brainstorm - Why should you be the class Prime Minister?
(You may use any piece of paper to begin developing ideas for your speech in Thursday's class election!)
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
We wish Victor a very happy birthday this Saturday. May you have a fabulous day!
These are the homework notes and reminders for the weekend:
1. Check this blog. Now that you're here - great!
First, vote in the survey/poll on the side panel about Ontario symbols. Then, scroll to the bottom of the blog and check out the Youtube video of Jerry Seinfeld enthusiastically reading from his hilarious story, Halloween. What is the secret to good storytelling?
Remember, you may post a comment or question on the blog by responding to this entry.
2. Reading Journal - Complete your worksheet about making inferences. The heading is Run:Ch.10. Write between 3 to 5 questions and inferences to match.
3. French
4. Social Studies/Brainstorm - Why should you be the class Prime Minister?
(You may use any piece of paper to begin developing ideas for your speech in Thursday's class election!)
Have a great weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
Friday, October 14, 2011
October 14th Weekend
Dear Students,
Here are your homework reminders:
1. Language and Media: Did you read an article on www.teachkidsnews.com? Did you post a response about it? If you have not yet done so, and are having trouble getting it on the blog, email it to me at Dorit.Perlmutter@tdsb.on.ca.
2. Canada and Government: Complete your rough copy of the Community Improvement Poster. Select one issue to improve on at Jesse Ketchum, create a message and sketch an illustration (pencil only).
3. Reading: Do you have a good-fit book/text at home? After you read, write a letter in your Reading Letters duotang. A letter is due for Wednesday.
4. Math Patterning & Poetry: Did you complete Thursday's homework? Bring it to school on Monday to review.
Keep up the good work!
Enjoy the weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
Here are your homework reminders:
1. Language and Media: Did you read an article on www.teachkidsnews.com? Did you post a response about it? If you have not yet done so, and are having trouble getting it on the blog, email it to me at Dorit.Perlmutter@tdsb.on.ca.
2. Canada and Government: Complete your rough copy of the Community Improvement Poster. Select one issue to improve on at Jesse Ketchum, create a message and sketch an illustration (pencil only).
3. Reading: Do you have a good-fit book/text at home? After you read, write a letter in your Reading Letters duotang. A letter is due for Wednesday.
4. Math Patterning & Poetry: Did you complete Thursday's homework? Bring it to school on Monday to review.
Keep up the good work!
Enjoy the weekend,
Ms. Perlmutter
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Writing about the World
Dear Students,
Write at least 3 jot notes on the city or country you selected as part of Room 16's world map and bulletin board display called "Tracing our Roots."
Remember, jot notes can be written as incomplete sentences without periods or capitalization, includes important facts, details and/or words.
For example, my maternal (mother's) grandparents are from the country Poland.
Poland
-national language is Polish
-
-population over 38 million people
-Warsaw is the capital city (and largest)
Continue thinking about the connections, similarities and differences between Canada and the countries where our parents and/or grandparents are from. For more information on Canada, check out this website: http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/index.html#home.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
From,
Ms. Perlmutter
Friday, September 30, 2011
My Week Away
Dear Students,
I have missed you this week. As I expect you know, my dear grandmother (or as I called her, Bubby) passed away Monday morning and I was devastated when I heard the news. Perhaps there is, or has been, someone in your life that you have lost or miss. You hopefully experience support from family and friends to help heal the sadness.
This week, I spoke about my 'Bubby' at her funeral and spent a lot of time with family remembering her funny personality and sharing stories from the past. I'm beginning to feel better. It also means a great deal to me that I work in a community of students and staff who care for each other, particularly when times get tough. Thank you for being part of that community.
News has come to me from Jesse Ketchum that you have earned yourselves a Pizza Party this Friday afternoon for excellent behaviour. I am so very proud of each of you for acting out this month's character trait and being your best selves. Thank you for showing great respect to all the teachers who you welcomed into Room 16 these past few days. (Try to imagine the giant smile I have on my face right now just thinking about my exemplary students!)
As for this weekend's homework, I hope you can read the first post of this blog, to be found in the side panel's Blog Archives section, entitled "News for Kids is Finally Here!" and follow the instructions. I've urged you to:
a) visit the site www.teachkidsnews.com
b) read a news article of YOUR choice
c) write and post a short response about the article on this blog
READING RESPONSE SUCCESS CRITERIA: A thorough response may include the article's title, main idea or subject (i.e. sports, crime, art), 5Ws ( who, when, where, what, why) and any connections you may have ("This article reminded me of...", "The most important point is..."). If you have trouble publishing your response, please email me your response at Dorit.Perlmutter@tdsb.on.ca.
Also, if you haven't had a chance to vote in the Canada's Most Important Person Survey, please do so. Check out the ENTIRE blog and even visit links by scrolling over the images on the side panel. You can also check out recommended Internet sites that are listed at the bottom of the blog.
The theme of the week is Community. This will link to our Social Studies units as we dig deeper into understanding Citizenship related to Canada's geography and Canadian government. What do you remember about Canada and World Connections? How do communities create provinces, territories or regions that are fair, equal and responsible?
Sincerely,
Ms. Perlmutter
Sunday, September 25, 2011
News for Kids is Finally Here!
It is great that as a class, we have begun to collect a host of high-quality language and math Internet sites to recommend and share. Visiting these sites can help us practice learning skills in an interactive and fun way.
Now, I have found a fabulous website for you to read about current events.
Visit www.teachkidsnews.com to read news articles on your favourite topics, such as sports, entertainment or breaking news.
Here's what to do:
Browse the site to see all the different headings you can choose from. Then, select an article to read. Finally, post an entry below listing the Title of the article you read and tell us about it!
I look forward to reading your posts!
Ms. Perlmutter
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