MApp Fair Success

Our learning buddies presented their Math Apps to a panel of YRDSB guests yesterday and it was a great success! Students presented their proposals so proudly and with so much excitement. Ask your child to share the day's highlights with you. 

Weekly Homework - Week of June 9th

1) Read 30 minutes
2) Math
3) Language

June Big Ideas

Big Ideas In Our Learning For This Month…

Reading – We are learning to use a variety of reading strategies before, during and after we read. We are also learning to be text analyzers by looking at how texts we read, can change the way we think about certain issues and topics.

Writing – We are learning to add voice to our writing to match the purpose and audience of our writing pieces. We are learning to revise and edit our writing to clearly communicate our ideas and thinking. 

Oral –We are learning to present in a clear, loud and fluent voice with eye contact to our audience.

Media – We are learning to understand the features of an App. We are learning to identify the purpose, audience and messages media forms convey. We learning to develop a Math App proposal for a specific target audience and purpose and present it to a panel of experts.

Math – We will also be taking a look at mass, volume and capacity and how this measurement knowledge can be applied to our everyday lives.  

Science- We will be learning how human actions affect our environment and ecosystems. We will also be learning about pulleys and gears.

Social Studies – We are learning about Canada’s physical regions and how their features shape trade and natural resources.

Arts –We are learning how to use positive/negative space and proportion when drawing self-portraits.

Health – We will be learning about making healthy decisions regarding substances that can be harmful to our health.

June Important Dates

Dates to Know….

June 4^th – Fun Fair

June 5^th – P.A Day (No School)

June 25^th –  Last day of school

June 26^th – P.A Day (No School)

Welcome to June!

Dear Families, 

Welcome to June!

As the warm weather approaches and greets us, we are reminded that summer break is just around the corner.

I cannot believe our time together is coming to a close and Chung Stars will soon be fifth graders!

It has been my pleasure to teach and work with all students and their families. We all have learned so much from each other!

In this class update newsletter, you will find important information about our class and the big ideas in our learning.

As always, if you any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school or write me a note in your child’s agenda.

Wishing all families a great summer season!

Happy June,

Ms. Chung :) 

Geo Structures

Check out these Geometric Structures we built together!

Weekly Homework - Week of June 1st

1) Read 30 minutes every night.
2) Science
3) Math

Reminders
Friday June 5 - P.A Day

Weekly Homework - Week of May 25th

1) Read 30 minutes every night
2) Math
3) Language

Reminders
Field Trip to BORC - Friday May 29th
Fun Fair - June 4th
Track and Field Areas - June 10th

Weekly Homework - Week of May 19th

1) Read 30 minutes every night.
2) Math
3) Science

Reminders
Field Trip - May 29th
Track and Field Areas - June 10th
Fun Fair - June 4th

Weekly Homework - Week of May 11th

1) Read 30 minutes every night
2) Science
3) Math

Reminders
Arts Performance - Period 1 and 2 - Tuesday
Water Festival Field Trip - Thursday
TRIBES - Earn your feet Friday - Friday

Weekly Homework - Week of May 4th

1) Read 30 minutes every night
2) Science

Reminders
Track and Field - This Friday
Field Trip Form Due Monday May 11th

May Big Ideas

Big Ideas In Our Learning For This Month…

Reading – We are learning to use a variety of reading strategies before, during and after we read. We are also learning to be text analyzers by looking at how texts we read, can change the way we think about certain issues and topics.

Writing – We are learning to add voice to our writing to match the purpose and audience of our writing pieces. We are learning to revise and edit our writing to clearly communicate our ideas and thinking. 

Oral –We are learning to present in a clear, loud and fluent voice with eye contact to our audience.

Media – We are learning to understand the features of an App. We are learning to identify the purpose, audience and messages media forms convey. We learning to develop a Math App proposal for a specific target audience and purpose.

Math – We are learning about three-dimensional and transformational geometry. We will also be taking a look at mass, volume and capacity and how this measurement knowledge can be applied to our everyday lives.  

Science- We will be learning how human actions affect our environment and ecosystems.

Social Studies – We are learning about Canada’s physical regions and how their features shape trade and natural resources.

Arts –We are learning to about the elements of dance and performing mini-dance routines with the elements that we learn. 

Health – We will be learning about making healthy decisions regarding substances that can be harmful to our health.

Important May Dates to Know

Dates to Know….

May 8^th – Track and Field , Rain date – May 11^th

May 14^th – York Region Water Festival Field Trip

May 18^th – No School (Victoria Day)

May 29^th – BORC Field Trip 

Welcome to May!

Dear Families, 

Welcome to May!

It is hard to believe that May has arrived! This month will shape up to be a busy one, as we have two field trips to attend. We will be going to York Region’s Water Festival and the Burlington Outdoor Education Center. These experiences will further extend our science knowledge in a hands-on manner.

In this class update newsletter, you will find important information about our class and the big ideas in our learning.

As always, if you any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school or write me a note in your child’s agenda

Looking forward to another exciting month of learning, 

Ms. Chung :) 

Minecraft Inspired Math Designs

We are learning about fractions and decimals. We described our designs using decimals and fractions.

Weekly Homework - Week of April 27th

1) Read 30 minutes every night
2) Math
3) Science

Money SWYK - This Friday

Reminders:
Talent Show - Afternoon and Evening Performance This Thursday
Track and Field - May 8th

Weekly Homework - Week of April 20th

1) Read 30 minutes every night
2) Math
3) Language

Reminders
Earth Day - Tribes Assembly - This Wednesday
Wear Green this Wednesday to celebrate Earth Day
Earn Your Feet - Walk to School - This Wednesday

Weekly Homework - Week of April 14th

1) Read 30 minutes every night
2) Language
3) Math

Weekly Homework - Week of April 7th

1) Read 30 minutes every night.
2) Math

Wet Spring Weather

Spring Season

As wet Spring season has arrived, students are encouraged to have a pair of indoor shoes for school to change into.