Math: Orange duo-tang- to be returned Friday, November 30th.  Please complete  "calculs éclairs multiplication et division jusqu'à 5, 9, et 12". Also, students have been asked to go back and correct their work- I would like them to go back through their duo-tang and correct any mistakes they have made (this way they are learning from their mistakes). I would like them to use a different color to mark the correct answers. :) Math Test next Thursday  on Module 2. We will be working on revising the module over the next week.   Français: exercises on plural and single wrords. This is to be returned for tomorrow.. Verbes avoir et être- questions 21-30 for tomorrow  also.    Guided Reading:  Please read for a minimum of 15 minutes each night,  Monday night to Thursday night. Please do not forget to bring in  the sheet "Mes Lectures à la maison".   Science:       Reminders:  This week is week #4at the cafeteria. We have gym class Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday- please remember your gym clothes. I have not received many blue forms for the Christmas Craft Sale this weekend. If any parents are able to make sandwiches, please send in the blue form. Your help is greatly appreciated! :) This Friday is crazy hat day- we are asking for 1 or more dollars donations from students to wear their hats. All funds raised from this day will be donated to "Pay it Forward"  :)

Math: Orange duo-tang- to be returned tomorrow  please cmplete  "calculs éclairs + et- jusqu'à 5 & + et - jusqu'à 10" and  "calculs éclairs + et- jusqu'à 15 & + et - jusqu'à 20".   Guided Reading:  Please read for a minimum of 15 minutes each night,  Monday night to Thursday night. Please do not forget to bring in  the sheet "Mes Lectures à la maison"   Science:   Reminders: : This week is Mango Mania week: a week to remind students and parents of the importance of eating breakfast. This is a great opportunity to remind parents and students that at Gretna Green we do have a breakfast program that enables students to eat breakfast in the case that they could not at home. It is a great way to help students have a good start to their day!  :) Parent-Teacher interviews are this Thursday and Friday. This week is week #3 at the cafeteria. Scholastic book fair began today and runs until Thursday, November 22. A reminder that we are  trying to help fray the cost of each student's class picture amd a donation of 2$ is greatly appreciated. :)

Math: Orange duo-tang- to be returned tomorrow morning (only the first sheet in the new packet of sheets must be completed).   Guided Reading:  Please read for a minimum of 15 minutes each night,  Monday night to Thursday night. Please do not forget to bring in  the sheet "Mes Lectures à la maison"   Science: We are creating weather instruments this week for our science weather unit. A BIG thank you to all the students and parents who found everything we needed to create our weather instruments. It is MUCH appreciated!    Reminders:  Friday is school spirit day! Wear your green and gold and show your school pride! We have gym class tomorrow- don't forget your change of clothes! This week is week #2 at the cafeteria. 2012-2013 clothing orders are due back tomorrow! Scholastic book fair begins next Monday, November 19th- we will be viewing the book selection Monday afternoon. :)

Math: Orange duo-tang, sheet one (with the crocodile) is due for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 7th. Sheet two is to be finished for Friday, November 9th.   Reading: Guided reading books are now being sent home on a nightly basis (Monday-Thursday). I am asking that each student read for a total of 15 minutes per night in they're books. Each Monday and Wednesday a new book will be sent home. Parents- please sign your child's sheet "Mes lectures à la maison" either every night or Thursday nights and return this sheet with your child on Friday's. This will help remind students they must read every night as well as parents. I have suggested to my students that if reading gets missed one night for varying circumstances, they can make up the 15 minutes the next night.   Sciences: We are talking about weather and how it affects us in our daily lives. I have asked students to take a look at tomrorow's weather if they have time (this can be done on 'The Weather Network" www.theweathernetwork.com or on the tv channel. This is not mandatory, though it will lead to better discussion tomorrow.   Reminders: Drama tomorrow 2:30-3:30. There will be an assembly on Friday to remember and respect all those, past and present, who have fought for our country.  

Math: Orange duo tang- sheet one (picture of a snake on front) is to be finished for Wednesday and sheet two (picture of a mouse) is to be finished for Friday.   Reminders: We have a fun HaLlOwEeN week coming up at Gretna Green! Tuesday: Inside out/backwards day! Drama from 2:30-3:30. Grade 5 class pizza party! Please do not forget your permission slips and your toonies :) Wednesday: Black and orange day! Wrap the teacher and the parade of costumes is also today! Please note that MAD Science will be cancelled today! Thursday: Drama from 2:30-3:30.  

Math: Orange duo-tang- 'Je Calcule' and math text book- pages 45-47 questions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 what wasn't finished in class is to be finished for homework. If there are any difficulties with any questions, skip them and continue on with the next questions, we can discuss these questions in class tomorrow :)   Sciences Humaines: Archeology tests were sent home- They were well done overall!! Those who had some difficulty with the test have the opportunity to retry the test tomorrow during school. **Remember to look over your test**    Please find the estimated date of your artifact (when it was made- date de fabrication) and where it was made (lieu de fabrication).   Also, those who have not brought in a photo or drawing of your artifact, please do. If you need me to print the photo, please email me at  christinea.steeves@nbed.nb.ca , or bring it in on a usb.   Reminders: Students can buy a ticket for $0.25 and guess how many candy are in the jar at lunc time to win a prize. We have gym class tomorrow for one hour- don't forget your change of clothes! This week is week #3 at the cafeteria. Halloween lunch tickets must be returned by Friday, October 26th (tomorrow) if you are ordering lunch. :)

Guidance: Bucket filling journal.   Math: Math work sheet Module 2, Leçon 2 to be completed for tomorrow Orange duo-tang- 'Je Calcule' to be returned Wednesday.   Sciences Humaines: Write 3-5 sentences which describe your artefact (pretend a friend or family member cannot see your object and describe it in a way that allows them to guess what the object is without seeing it). Think about colour, shape, the edges, the various parts...).   Reminders: Studenta can buy a ticket for $0.25 and guess how many candy are in the jar at lunc time to win a prize. We have gym class tomorrow- don't forget your change of clothes! There is a home and school meeting this evening at 6:30pm in the Media Room. This week is week #3 at the cafeteria. Halloween lunch tickets must be returned by Friday, October 26th if you are ordering lunch. Drama- Tuesday and Wednesday for all actors from 2:30-3:30pm. :)