Posted: September 27, 2017
Mr. Glazier
School
Posted: September 26, 2017
Math website
Fantastic page that students can navigate to strengthen their math skills.
Posted: September 26, 2017
Learn Alberta math website
Wonderful website to strengthen math skills.
Posted: September 25, 2017
Welcome back to another week in 4FI Glazier. I trust everyone enjoyed our first weekend of fall.
Please note:
- Wednesday will be a half day. Student dismissal will take place at 11:15.
- Library will be open for student visits starting Tuesday.
- End-of-the-month assembly will take place Thursday at 10:15
- There will be no breakfast program on Friday.
- Friday is also Orange Shirt Day and our Terry Fox Walk. Our walk will take place at 1:30 p.m.
French - Daily work consist of word work, reading, and writing. Students continue to draft a descriptive writing piece on a person of interest. Students will express in writing the interest and tasks of their chosen subjects. Vocabulary quiz on Friday.
Please note that the expectation as well is to read 10-15 minutes every night as homework. There will be evenings where your child will have the same book for consecutive nights. Doing so enables students to re-read and master the book. Books sent home have been rehearsed in class.
Math - Students continue to learn about place value. This week’s focus will be Venn Diagrams. We have also reviewed our 2 and 4 multiplication facts. This week we will practice the 5s. Expectation is up to 8x8 in Gr.4. Practice sheets will be sent home. Students will also practice writing numbers 20-30. Quiz on Friday. Unfinished work will be sent home.
Health – We have completed our first unit. This week will serve as a review. Next week we will begin Social Studies.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at school. I will respond via phone call as promptly as I can. Let’s have a great week! Cheers :)
Posted: September 18, 2017
Posted: September 18, 2017
Welcome back to another week in 4FI Glazier. Saturday was “Becca Told Me So” day. I trust everyone was able to do a good deed over the weekend.
Please note:
- I will be away on Wednesday. Mr. D. Gay will be in to replace me. I will be back in class on Thursday.
- Tuesday will be picture day. Individual and class photos will be taken.
- Wednesday students will practice bus evacuation procedures.
- Friday is our walking school bus. Everyone is encouraged to meet at Northumberland Square mall to walk to school. Staff and students will be leaving the mall at 7:30 a.m.
French - Our routine has been established. Daily work consist of word work, reading, and writing. For the month of September, students will be focused on writing a descriptive writing piece on a person of interest. Throughout, students will learn various traits and build their vocabulary.
The expectation as well is to read 10-15 minutes every night as homework. There will be evenings where your child will have the same book for consecutive nights. Doing so enables students to re-read and master the book. Books sent home have been rehearsed in class.
Math - Students are learning about place value. This week’s focus will be to compare, order, and distinguish numbers (i.e. greater than, less than, etc.) Unfinished work will be sent home. I also encourage students to also review and practice saying and writing their numbers up to one hundred in French.
Likewise, 10 minutes is schedule every class to review multiplication. Last week we reviewed the 2 family. This week we will look at the 4’s. Please practice at home. The expectation for Gr 4 is up to 8x8.
Health - This week will serve as a review of material covered. Students will create a poster indicating 3 positive things i.e. words of encouragement, being thankful, etc.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at school. I will respond via phone call as promptly as I can. Let’s have a great week! Cheers :)
Posted: September 15, 2017
Math Place Value
Posted: September 15, 2017
*** Picture day will be Tuesday, September 19th***
*** Walking School Bus Friday, September 22nd***
*** PL Day for teachers. 1/2 for students Wednesday, September 27th***
*** Terry Fox and Orange Shirt Day Friday, September 29th***
Posted: September 11, 2017
Welcome back to another week in 4FI Glazier. Our first week back is already in the books. It was fantastic to say the least! I am very impressed with the wealth of French that students have retained over their summer vacation. Routines and norms have been established. I look forward to a wonderful year ahead.
Please note that Fluoride consent forms were sent home on Friday. Please return to school if you have not already done so. Various notes (cafeteria menu, etc.) as well were also placed in your child’s reading bag.
Fire drill and lockdown procedures were reviewed last week and will continue this week. We will have a chance to practice as a school throughout the week.
French - We are in the process of establishing reading levels and groups. Once complete, books will be sent home to be read. The expectation is to read 10-15 minutes every night as homework. Books sent home have been rehearsed prior to being sent home.
Also, we have also begun to write. Last week, we established certain themes and individual words to be rehearsed throughout the week as part of our Daily 5 routine. Our first writing assignment will be an Informative piece. Students will be writing a descriptive writing piece as a final product.
Math - Students are learning about place value. Students are currently reviewing their numbers in French (orally/written). Last week’s assignment was to manipulate large numbers into tables, represent pictorially, and break down into individual strands. This week, we will correct and continue to practice.
Health - We are currently learning about our emotions. Last week’s theme was Appreciation. We learned to be thankful and respectful to others. This week, we will be looking at wants vs needs.
Please note:
Meet the teacher Wednesday, Sept 14th at 6 p.m.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at school. I will respond via phone call as promptly as I can. Let’s have a great week! Cheers :)
Posted: September 6, 2017
What a great "back to school" welcome at Gretna Green School. My name is M. Glazier, and I will be teaching your child French this year. The foundation and been laid in grade 3, and students are off to a fantastic start in grade 4.
Positive communication between teachers and parents/guardians is essential. I hope the following information will help you understand certain aspects of your child's academic year.
Teacher Page:
I post frequently on my teacher page, which is located under the “Teacher Page” tab of our school website. Student’s schedules, class assignments, notices, reminders, links, etc. will be updated weekly.
Likewise, it is very important that you verify our school website on a regular basis in order to know what is going on. Many notices, updates, important reminders, etc. are posted daily.
English Language Arts:
English will be taught by Mlle. Savoie for 30 minutes daily.
Book orders:
Scholastic book orders will be sent home once my account have been activated. This is a great opportunity to build your child’s French library. Your orders also help us earn points towards additional browsing box books for our classrooms.
Homework:
I try to keep homework to a minimum. I do, however, encourage your child to read every night in French for 15 minutes. Books will be sent home once I establish their current reading levels. This may take up to a week or two. If work has been assigned, it will be due on Fridays. Any incomplete work will be sent home as well. If you have any questions, please contact me and I will respond via telephone as promptly as possible.
You may prefer your child to divide his/her workload throughout the week as he/she could have activities on certain nights such as: hockey, karate, dance or whatever the case may be. It is up to you! I hope this “homework routine” will be easier to organize your family’s schedule, as we encourage children to get involved in extracurricular activities.
Other information:
- Please send a note if your child will be absent or when there is a change in the child’s routine. School policy dictates that your child will be sent on the bus if I do not have a note stating that he/she should not “take the bus.”
- Students may keep a bottle of water. (optional)
- Treats! Please let me know if there are any food items your child should not eat. Please do not forget that Gretna Green is a peanut free school.
- I teach from 8:30-2:30, and committed to school extra-curricular activities on most days. I will respond to messages as promptly as possible.
- Thank you so much for your cooperation. Your child’s education is at heart.
Let’s work together to make 4 Glazier and the greater Gretna Green community a positive learning environment for all. Cheers!
M. Glazier :)
