Academic Update

Dear parent(s)/guardian(s),
The following is an overview of the units we are working on in each subject area. It would be greatly appreciated if you could review the material discussed in class in order to make sure your child understands the content.

1. In Mathematics, we are wrapping up the unit on patterning and transitioning into Number Sense and Numeration in order to learn practical strategies for addition and subtraction (i.e., cubes, base-ten blocks, number line, tally, drawing).
    
Please visit the following websites for extra practise at home:
Number Association -http://lexiquefle.free.fr/numero.swf
Addition & Subtraction-http://www.logicieleducatif.fr/math/calcul/tablesaddition.php
Math Manipulatives - http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html

2. In Language, we are working on perfecting our writing convention skills and penmanship through a weekly journal. We are learning that each sentence begins with a capital, has spacing between words, and a period at the end. I have asked a few students to continue practising penmanship skills  at home so to avoid letter reversals. In addition, we are writing about routines and procedures. We will soon write a salad recipe.

3. In Social Studies, we are reviewing and expanding our understanding of different professions in our community. We acknowledge that a community is comprised of:
1. Inhabitants (Habitants) 
2. Buildings/Structures  (Bâtiments) 
3. Modes of transportation (Transports) 

4. In Science, we are delving into the unit on living and non-living things. Since we were inspired by our science workshops last week, we are beginning a mini research project. I brought several animal and insect books for students to choose a topic of study. We will complete graphic organizers about a chosen animal/insect in class and build a diorama of the habitat (a panorama of what the animal needs to survive) using recycled material.

Please send in any of the following recycled material as soon as possible to our classroom:
-SHOE BOX
- bottle caps
- cereal boxes
- tissue boxes
- egg cartons
- card board
- magazines
- newspapers
- toilette paper rolls
- empty plastic fruit cups
- leaves, pine cones, etc.

5. In Drama, we are going over a series of activities tied to the character trait of the month, responsibility. We will continue discussing the importance of understanding, acknowledging, and talking about our feelings through activities such as, "Put downs and Put Ups", Listening Role Play, Point of View, etc.



As always, thank you for your continued support in your child's education in the French Immersion program. I would like to remind all parents to encourage their child to make more of an effort to speak French at all times. Please continue viewing websites and videos listed on the tab entitled "Parent Resources".

À la prochaine!