Middle of December

We have been working hard on mental math strategies, problem solving, and a new writing project. As a class, we are writing a shared persuasive piece to convince people to come to Linwood School. Once we publish this piece, it will be displayed in the school office for visitors to read! Students are also working on individual writing pieces. Each student chose a place in Canada and is writing a persuasive piece to convince readers to visit or live in the author's chosen place.

We have also worked on our dream paintings, backpack projects in French, as well as holiday themed activities. Our student team bloggers, Liam and Ruby, have a highlight to share with you from mid-December:

This week we learned about light in science. There are three different types of light: transparent, translucent, and opaque. We also had jungle gym and, "I was shaking Liam, Sophia, and Nathan off a net." said Ruby, "It was the funniest thing ever." Liam said, "I was scared, but it was fun. I thought I was going to fall." Liam had the funniest face ever!!!!!!!

Science and Social Studies Links

Habitat Diorama Videos
https://goo.gl/Mcs5My

Photos from Assiniboine Park
https://goo.gl/Cyjfxa

Light Video
http://goo.gl/7D3MYs

*The last link for the light video has been fixed!

Winter Concert Lyrics

These lyrics for the Winter Concert have been posted so that students can practice at home. Any questions, please ask our Music teacher, Mrs. Versteeg, who sent the lyrics to me for posting. The lyrics below include the songs for Grade 4/5 and the choir.

GRADE 4/5 SONG LYRICS           Here Comes the Snow

                              Here comes the snow.

                                          It's fallin' down.
It's fallin' gently upon the ground.

Here comes the snow.  It's fallin' down.

It leaves a blanket
Upon the ground, ground, ground.

                      Snow, snow, snow, snow!

                               Snow, snow, snow, snow!

                                    Snow, snow, snow, snow!

Snow, snow, snow, snow!

Peacefully the flakes of white are falling down on us tonight.

Stay in by the fireside or bundle up and go outside.

Down the road upon a sleigh,
just having fun this winter day.

Down a hill upon a sled then snuggle in a winter bed.

Falling... 
down, down, down, down.

Falling... 
down, down, down.

CHOIR SONG LYRICS

O, Ilaw (O, Light)

O, i-law, burning bright in the night,

Like a star, there is hope in your light.

O, i-law, I can see in your beam

Every wish I’ve wished for,

Every dream I have dreamed.

Oh!  You’re my inspiration, lighthouse in a dark sea,

  Flame of hope in the night, shining brightly for me.

       Candle in my window, you are always guiding.

  You are always with me, for you are my shining light.

  You are always with me, for you are my shining light!

End of November

Our Class Crayon Quilt

Thank you, families! We had a great show of support at our Open House last week and the students were excited to share their learning. Recently, we spent time preparing for the Open House and finished our classroom community crayon quilt. We have enjoyed working with Mrs. Quinn-LaFleche, a math resource teacher in our school division, on problem solving activities, such as Math Playground, to promote logical and mathematical thinking. Check out our photos for examples and to see the group habitat dioramas our students made in Science. Our student team blogger also has an entry to share below.

Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Team 15's Science Dioramas

Our student team blogger, Kryztofer, has a highlight and photo he would like to share with you:

People are ripping the downstairs wall! 

The Wall by the Music Room

You should see it, oh wait, you just did! Ha ha! Sorry, let's get back to the point: it's cool. Just so you know, they're ripping up the wall because the paste under it is melting.