Reminder that this Thursday is Double Lunch Day. Students are asked to please bring a second lunch to school on Thursday so that it can be delivered to the Ottawa Mission. If you wish, you can include a little message or note with the lunch. As well, if you would like to provide additional assistance, here is the link to a list of the most needed items: http://ottawamission.com/most-needed-items/

As well, a reminder to please continue to follow the Lenten calendar and to bring in your donations on the designated days. This year we are partnered with the Catholic Centre for Immigrants in support if their efforts towards the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Currently, they support the refugees that are being housed in hotels as a temporary measure. They have a need to support the education of the children who are currently living in these hotels. There are three hotels with about 150 children (ages 6 to 14) who are being taught by educators hired by the CCI. We will be providing support by purchasing backpacks, school supplies and teaching supplies.
http://cciottawa.ca/services/community-cup/

Grade 5,

As part of our Current Events Project, I am asking you to focus on events that highlight Character Development.
Here are three "Good News" sites that report on events that highlight Character. I have also added the Organizer to your Google Drive Language Folder. *Please remember to fill out the Organizer electronically.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/

http://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/good-news/

I look forward to our weekly discussions! Happy Reading!

Entrepreneurial Adventure Program Update

Tomorrow morning our class and Miss. Beardsley's class will be presenting the different charities that we came up with that we would like to support as part of the Entrepreneurial Adventure Program that we are doing. Students have had sufficient class time to complete the research and were also permitted to work on it from home (if they wish). 

Today I reminded the class that these presentations are to be short and that they are not to be stressful. We are simply trying to share information about various charities before we vote for the charity that we will be supporting through this project.

*I am also still missing a few of the permission forms. If you child has not returned it yet, please ensure you do so ASAP.

Scholastic

January Scholastic order forms went home today and are due Monday, January 18. Reminder that all students were given a voucher that can be used towards a free book :) The voucher covers a book that is $4.99 or less. If your child would like to order a book that is more than $4.99 then you simply subtract $4.99 from the total cost.

Reminder that if your child is hoping to participate in the Parade of Lights this Saturday, permission forms must be completed and returned tomorrow. This includes the bottom portion of the first page and the second page.

Upcoming Dates and Reminders

• Tomorrow (November 20) is a PD Day
• November Scholastic orders are due Monday
• Parade of Lights Permission forms were sent home today and are due no later than Wednesday, November 25. The bottom of the first page and the entire second page must be returned in order for students to participate.
• Christmas Concert Food Order/Volunteer forms are due Friday, November 27
• This year's Christmas Concert will be taking place on Thursday, December 10 from 5:00 pm to approximately 6:30 pm

This year, our class will be singing Jingle Bell Rock!

Seven Flipped

As part of our exploration of patterns, over the past two days we have been working on the following problem.

I have given students the challenge to show parents, siblings, other family members, or friends how this problem works and what strategies they have used to help find a solution. This can be done over the next week or whenever you have time and nothing needs to be brought to school to show it has been completed. Enjoy!
*Hint: The diagram above shows an example of ONE move :)

Interviews

Just a reminder that if you scheduled an interview that they will be taking place this evening. Since I will be conducting both Grade 5 and kindergarten interviews I will be running from one room to the next sometimes. My Grade 5 interviews will be held in our classroom (room 175 - the old computer lab) and I ask that you please only use the door in the hallway (not the sliding doors in the learning commons). As well, please be mindful of the time as I am fully booked this evening and please knock on the door at your scheduled time. I look forward to seeing you!

Also, if you were unable to book a time and would like to meet, I am available most mornings and some days after school should you wish to meet in person. Otherwise, we can also schedule a phone interview if you would prefer.