Reminder

Hello Parents,

Just a reminder that there will be an open house at Sir John. A Macdonald tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm for parents and families.

Have a great day!
Grade 5/6 Teachers

Feb. 24, 2020

Hello Parents,

Today we had the ELEV8 Lacrosse organization come in to teach us how to play lacrosse. The skills that we learned today were on maintaining and keeping control of the ball.

- Flip the pancake-- Try to keep the ball in the net of the lacrosse stick while spinning the stick horizontally.

- Draw a circle -- Throw the ball in the air with your lacrosse stick and draw a circle before the ball lands in the net of your lacrosse stick.

- Shooting the ball-- point the butt end of the stick in the direction you want to throw. Aim towards the ground so that it will go into the net.

Have a great day!
Grade 5/6 Students

Reminders:
Pink Shirt Day is on Wednesday, Feb. 26
Fun Lunch is on Wednesday, Feb.26
SJAM tour for Grade 6 Students on Thursday, Feb.27

February 19, 2020

Hello Parents, 

Today we learned about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in our class. We learned that our laws are created to protect the rights and freedoms of each person in our country.  We created a sketchnote of the information we gathered on the topic. Sketchnoting or visual note-taking is a creative and graphic process through which students can record their thoughts with the use of illustrations, symbols, and texts.

Mr. Szeto's Class:

Please return signed math, social studies, and science assessments by Friday, February 21, 2020. 

Have a great day!
Grade 5/6 Students 

Reminders:
Pink Shirt Day is on February 26, 2020
Fun Lunch is on February 26, 2020
Grade 6 students-- Please return SJAM Tour forms.

February 11, 2020

Important Reminders

There is NO SCHOOL on:
-Thursday, February 13th
-Friday, February 14th
-Monday, February 17th

English Language Arts / Social Studies

Yesterday, Ms. Ellis, a literacy strategist, taught us close reading strategies. The close reading strategies we learned will help us to gain a deeper understanding of the text we are reading. We read an article about the provincial government.



Definition Clues:
-phrases or words that define or explain
-words that signal definition clues are: is defined as, means, consist of, refer to, be called, may be, seen as
-e.g., the word reading is defined as the act of recognizing words and comprehending text
-we highlighted definition clues in blue



Example Clues:
-there is an example of the word nearby
-words that signal example clues are: like, such as, for example
-e.g., For example, the hatchet is an adventurous book about survival. 
-we highlighted example clues in yellow 



Synonyms Clues:
-a word that has the same meaning is in the sentence
-words that signal synonym clues are: or, also, as, like, same
-e.g., fiction or poetry can be used to practice reading

-we highlighted synonym clues in green

February 4, 2020

Hi Parents,

Today in French we learned about Carnaval du Québec! Did you know that the winter festival in Québec started in 1894? We gathered some interesting facts about Carnaval to start our investigation on this unique holiday!

Specific Outcomes from Alberta POS:

Experience: Le Carnaval de Québec

- Location and date

- Symbols and activities 

Reminders:

Tomorrow, February 5 is Class Photos!

Have a great day!
Grade 5 and 6

February 3, 2020

Important Dates

• Wednesday, February 5th -  Class photos
• Wednesday, February 5th -  Georges P. Vanier Open House
• Wednesday, February 26th - Pink Shirt Day and Opa Fun Lunch

Lunchroom update

February marks half-way in the school year. Starting Monday, February 3rd, we are switching lunch shifts. Those classes who were eating during the first shift will now eat during the second shift, and play during the first shift.

Invitation Information for Grade 6 Students

The Open House for Georges P. Vanier School will take place from 6:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. If you are interested in learning more about the following programs, we encourage you to attend with your child. Student representatives, teachers, and administration will be available to answer your questions.

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Regular English Program (Grades 7-9)

Late French Immersion Program (Grades7-9)

Continuing French Immersion Program (Grades 6-9)

CBE – Learning & Literacy Program Agenda

§ 6:30-6:45 – General Welcome – In the Gym

§ 6:45-7:15 – Late French Immersion presentation

§ 7:15-7:30 – Exploration time

Questions

Please email georgespvanier@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions.

January 31, 2020

Remember:

Wed, Feb 5  -  Class photos

Lunchroom update:

February marks half-way in the school year. Starting Mon, Feb 3 – we are switching lunch shifts. Those classes who were eating during the first shift will now eat during the second shift, and play during the first shift.