Mrs. Zeps Class - St. Cecilia Elementary School
Hello and welcome to all parents. I know you will find this information helpful and useful to you throughout the school year. I will keep you updated on our monthly curriculum focus and objectives for your children.
Mathematics:
- The students are currently working on 2D and 3D geometry. Following this chapter, the students will begin a unit on Probability.
French Language Arts:
- The students will receive 6-8 weekly spelling words. The words are written into the agenda by the students on Monday morning. In their "Edtude de mots" notebooks, they are to write out the spelling words 5 times each. The students will continue to use each word and compose a simple sentence. It is encouraged for each student to try and do the work independently. Please do not let your child rush through the work on Monday night. Modelling will continue as to what is expected by the students.
Reading:
- Every night, 2 to 3 reading selections will be assigned. Please feel free to choose the reading(s) your child will practise. If you can only manage 1 selection, then please alternate the reading selection over the week. If your child can manage all of them, than just alternate the order.
Journal Entries:
- The students have been writing journal entries into their notebooks which are all modelled. The journal sentences are about 4 to 6 sentences in length and the illustration should be based on the idea that has been presented in the journal entry. These short entries are also great to use as part of their practise reading activity.
Art:
- The students have been learning about primary and secondary colours. We will also be focusing on "warm" and "cool" colours. On Thursday, March 22, the students will be making a collage at school with "warm" and "cool" colours. I will be introducing this topic just before March Break. However, in order for the students to complete the collage, I am asking that each student bring to school (for March 22) a plastic baggie with cut out pictures from magazines with examples of "warm" and "cool" colours. They will be completing the collage in the classroom.
Science:
- On April 19th, we will be having another Scientist in the Classroom Workshop. The workshop will focus on "Structures". Once again, I will need 4 parent volunteers to help on the morning of this workshop (8:30am - 11:30am). Should you be interested and available, please let me know through your child's agenda. I will confirm all participating parents by April 1st.
Just a reminder:
Please ensure that your child has a pair of indoor shoes at school - especially with the weather changing. The shoes can remain at school. Please label your child's shoes. Boots are not pernmitted in the classroom.
- Monday - Health
- Tuesday - Music and Gym
- Wednesday and Thursday - Science
- Friday - Gym and Library
- Your child needs to have "running shoes" in order to participate in gym activities
Mrs. Zep
