Last Spirit Assembly

All are welcome to attend our final Spirit Assembly Monday, June 27th at 10:00 in the Learning Commons.  It will include a farewell to Madame Mitton who us moving to St. Clare in September.

Preparing for Grade 4

Students working on their "Preparing for Grade 4" presentation to help the Grade 3's get ready over the summer.  

Fractions and Decimals

Students continue to study the relationship between fractions and decimals. They are learning how to write a mixed number as a decimal.  For example, 2 1/10 is the same as 2.1.

Fun Times at the Ottawa Athletic Club

Thanks to all our parent volunteers for making this day such a success.  A reminder tomorrow at 8:45 a.m. Is our final school mass.  All are welcome.

Fractions and Decimals

Students continue to discuss how fractions represent amounts in between two whole numbers.  Next week we will look at the relationship between fractions and decimals,

Fractions: Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Students are learning how an improper fraction and a mixed number describe the same amount.

Family Life

Students have been sharing baby stories as we continue to discuss God's plan for birth and new life.  New terms include sperm (male life giving part), ovum (female life giving part) and conception.  Additional questions may arise as the information presented is very generic.

Fractions / Narrative Writing

Students have begun to review fractions.  They are exploring what the numerator, denominator, mixed and equivalent fractions are.  They continue their in depth study of narrative writing and will be learning about the importance of dialogue in advancing the plot.

The Ned Show

Ask your child about "The NED Show".  It was about maintaining a positive attitude, making good choices and always trying your best and some cool yo-yo tricks!

N - Never Give Up

E - Encourage others

D - Do Your Best

Elements of Plot

Students discussed the 5 elements of plot development.  Ask them to explain each part to you in order.  (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)

Book Report Rough Draft

Students were told they can submit a rough copy of their book report (through Google docs or on paper) in order to gain feedback on how to bump up their mark. This can be submitted any time prior to the due date of June 6th.  As always, parental support is much appreciated.

Using Google Read and Write

Google Read and Write

Students have been learning to use the google read and write add on as an important tool in writing.  Login to your child's account and ask them to show you all the wonderful things they can do with this resource, such as word predictor and the speech feature.

Narrative Writing

Students discussed what makes a good setting and direct and indirect characterization in narratives. When reading with your child, ask questions about the setting and characters.

Inuit Games in the Gym

Praying the Rosary

Catholic Education Week

Please check out the newsletter in your child's agenda.  We have a very busy week to celebrate Catholic Education and you are welcome to join in the learning.

Working on Our Door of Mercy

Multiplying Larger Numbers Review

Students were given a multiplication review in their homework today.  They should be able to complete this independently.  Next Tuesday we will complete an independent task or "show what you know".  Please help your child to review the questions and continue to practice facts daily.

Book Report Due May 2

Most students have chosen their book for their book report and are well on their way.  The class was told that they may use a computer to answer the questions, as long as they follow the format and print out a hard copy of their work.  I am looking forward to reading the finished products.

Book Report

Students were given a book report to complete.  The questions are self explanatory and a rubric is provided. Please help your child choose a grade appropriate book and complete.  The report is due Monday, May 2.

Multiplying 2 Digit by 1 Digit

Students are learning a second strategy to multiply 2 by 1 digit numbers.  

Example:  54 x 3 = 5 tens + 4 ones

                                                 X 3

                               ------------------

                              15 tens + 12 ones

                                   150  +. 12

                                         162

Please review to ensure understanding.

Using Easy Numbers to Simplify Multiplication

Students are using easier multiplication facts to begin to multiply 2 digit numbers by 1 digit.  For example:  5 x 32 is equal to 5 x 30 + 5 x 2

                            5 x 32  =. 150 + 10

                                        =. 160

This strategy ensures students have a strong number sense and are readily able to decompose and compose numbers.

Dance A Thon Success

Students had a wonderful time at our dance a thon today and raised over $4000.00 towards our Lenten Project.  Way to go OLW!

Multiplication and Division Review

Students have been given ample time to practice and review multiplication and division facts.  Their skills have greatly improved!  They will complete an independent learning task or "show what you know" tomorrow.

Multiplication and Division Review

Meditation After Stations of the Cross

Multiplication Table

Students were given a multiplication table up to 12 to complete and review over the break.  Please encourage your child to study their tables for a few minutes each day.

Halve and Double Strategy

Ask your child about the halve and double strategy when multiplying by 5 and 10.  Here's an example:

Multiply an even number by 5                         Halve the even number and multiply by 10

2 x 5                                                                      1 x 10

4 x 5                                                                      2 x 10

Compare and Contrast

Students have been discussing Black History Month. Tomorrow they will have the opportunity to compare and contrast Harriet Tubman and a prophet from the Old Testament. Ask your child who this prophet is.

Making Connections to Our Reading

Lenten Promises

Students were given their Lenten Promises today.  Please take some time to complete them together and discuss the importance of this special time in our liturgical calendar.

Jacques Cartier Park

Ash Wednesday Celebration

The Grade 4's did an amazing job with our Ash Wednesday celebration.  Take some time tonight to discuss 1 positive thing that can be done over the next 40 days to make a difference.

A reminder of our trip to Jacques Cartier Park tomorrow - dress warm 😊

Success Criteria for Graphing

Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Independent Data Management Task

Students will have the opportunity to independently "show what they know" on Data Management Tuesday.  They are encouraged to review their homework and see me if they are having any difficulty. Monday will be set aside for review.

Also, a reminder of our Spirit Assembly tomorrow at 8:35 a.m.

Culminating Data Management Task

Students worked in groups of three to complete their culminating data management task.  They looked at data from a school playground project that they had to interpret and then graph.  They were asked to work collaboratively and justify each answer based on information provided.  Stay tuned for the finished product!

Interpreting Data

Students have been learning about the mean, median, mode and range in describing a data set. Ask your child to tell you what each of these mean.  Hint:  mean is the average, median is the middle number, mode is the most common and range is the difference between the highest and lowest value.

Christian Meditation

Today students discussed Christian Meditation.  This introductory lesson was designed to prepare students for meditation and how we can use this time to strengthen our relationship with Jesus.  Ask about the mantra "maranatha" and what it means.

PGL Workshop

Ask your child about our PGL workshop today and try the brain teaser together.

PGL Presentation

Tomorrow the PGL teacher from St. Brother Andre, Ms. Quail-Blier will be doing a workshop with all the Grade 4's so they have a better understanding of what the gifted program is all about,

C.A.S.I. Assessment

Students began their second C.A.S.I. Reading Assessment today to gage their improvement in comprehension over the term.  Students were tasked to independently read a passage and complete a summary and give the main idea.  They will continue tomorrow.  Ask your child to tell you about the story called "Islands".

Procedural Writing

Students continue to explore the purpose of procedural writing.  Many came to class sharing the recipes, instructions, etc. they found and read at home.  Bravo!  

Taking a Learning Walk