Wednesday 3 December 2014

Test du français

Les verbes irréguliers. 
Bonjour! 

Il y a un test du français demain. 
Le format est : 
Multiple choice. 
Fill in the blanks. 
Conjugation of verbs. 

Bonne chance, 
Mlle.Ibrahim 




Friday 28 November 2014

Bonjour tout le monde!

We have been rather busy in our class for the last couple of weeks. Here is an update on some of the things that we have been doing.

Language: As you are aware we have finished reading My Mother's Secret. The students have worked on book reports as well as Movie Posters. The author J.L. Witterick came to visit and she was impressed by the students and all of their work. We will continue working on Narrative writing as well as improving sentence structure (ie: run- on sentences).

Language (contd...): Students should have the weekly English spelling words in their agendas. However, here is the link in case it was misplaced: http://www.supereasystorytelling.com/docs/SuperEasyStorytellingAdjectives.pdf

Mathematics: Students have completed their Math Projects for Chapter 2. We are starting Chapter 3 which is Graphing. Please visit the "Helpful Stuff " tab for some new Math websites.

French: We have been working on irregular French Verbs (ie: vouloir, pouvoir, savoir, devoir, dire, lire, conduire, écrire, sortir, dormir, partir) as well as reading and answering questions using complete sentences. Students will be having a French test on irregular verbs next Thursday December 4th. Format of the test to follow.

Social-Studies: We are currently working on "The spiritual practices of the First Nations". Students are working in groups and are to hand in their work on Tuesday December 8th. They are working on this in class, however you may see the project requirements in their Social-Studies folder.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser is due Monday, December 1st. Please help support our school!

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me, whether it is by emailing me at mlleibrahim4@gmail.com or by calling the school. 

Thank you so much for your continuous support,

Mlle. Ibrahim

Wednesday 5 November 2014

Our scarecrow!!


Bonne journée tout le monde...

We've had an eventful few days.

Language: we have completed reading J.L.Witterick's book "My Mother's secret" and it is extremely bitter sweet. It is such a great book! The students each received their own copies on Friday. We are currently working on book reports for the book and they will be due Thursday, November 13th. 

Mathematics: We are currently working on Chapter 2. We have completed Reading and Writing Numbers, Comparing and Ordering Numbers, and Decimal Hundredths/ Thousandths. We will be working on Rounding Numbers and Decimals as well as Comparing and Ordering Decimals over the next couple of weeks. For this Chapter they will not be having a test but rather a Math Project.

Report cards: Report cards will be sent home on Monday, November 10th. Parent teacher interviews will be help on Wednesday, November 12th as well as Thursday, November 13th in the evening. There will NOT be any parent teacher interviews on Friday,  November 14th, it is a P.D. day and the school will be CLOSED for all students.

Remembrance Day: On November 11th from 10:30 - 11:00 am we will be having our Remembrance Day assembly. Please come join us. Our class will be performing.

Pictures: Picture orders are due this Friday, November 7th, if you are not ordering them online.

Merci beaucoup,

Mlle. Ibrahim



Tuesday 28 October 2014

Bonjour!

I know it has been a while. It's an extremely busy time of year and we've been doing a lot of work.

I wanted to update you on a few things that we have been working on in our classroom.

In Language we have been learning about Narrative writing. Students will be developing their own narrative stories towards the end of November.
We have also been reading a book by J.L. Witterick called "My mother's secret". It is a GREAT book, and we are all really into it. It's about events that occurred during the Holocaust, so we are learning a lot about World War II. 

We will also be starting a weekly spelling test in Language. I am attaching a link to the list. I have also attached the list in the students' agenda. Their first spelling test will be on the first 10 words on Nov. 7th. http://www.supereasystorytelling.com/docs/SuperEasyStorytellingAdjectives.pdf

Scarecrow: This week we are also building a scarecrow for Halloween! If you have any supplies to help us make our scarecrow, please bring them in.
Things you can bring in:
                            - pillowcases
                            - pantyhose
                            - buttons
                            - tights
                            - shredded paper
                            - old clothing 


As always if you have any questions, you know where to find me. :) 

Tuesday 30 September 2014

C'est mardi le 30 septembre 2014.

Salut!

Today the students performed a song that they've been working on for the last few weeks. They did such an AMAZING job! I am extremely proud of them. I have uploaded the link on YouTube for those of you that were not able to make it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwyxS53GjbU&feature=youtu.be

MATH: I am sure that the students have mentioned to you that we will be having a Math Test this Friday October 3rd. The Math test will be on Chapter 1.

Grade 6 - Lesson 1 - Writing Pattern Rules 
                Lesson 2 - Relationship Rules for Patterns
                Lesson 3 - Variables in Expressions 
                Lesson 7 - Equal Expressions (This will be taught on Wednesday October 1st) 

Grade 5 - Lesson 1 - 2-D Patterns 
                Lesson 2 - Patterns in Tables
                Lesson 3 - Solve Problems using Patterns 
                Lesson 4 - 3-D Patterns 

Format: * Short answer questions.
              * Create and Complete Patterns.
              * Creating tables and extending them.
              * Explain and Justify your thinking.

LANGUAGE: We have been working on Sentence Structures, specifically how to avoid fragments and run-on sentences. It is essential that students know how to write strong sentences before we can move onto writing paragraphs, which will be our next step.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions.

Thanks,
Mlle.Ibrahim




Friday 19 September 2014




Welcome back!! 

I hope you have all had an eventful, yet restful summer. 

It is great being back at school and seeing so many familiar faces in our classroom. 

Thank you to all the parents and guardians that come out to curriculum night this past Monday, it was great seeing all of you. 

Just like last year, I will continue to check the agenda on a regular basis. I will also be checking the email that is associated with this blog which is mlleibrahim4@gmail.com. You are also more than welcome to contact the school at (416) 396-6230. 

I will be continuing with our weekly vocabulary lists. Students will get the words every Tuesday, their tasks will be due Wednesday and their spelling test will be every Monday. 

Math: We are starting with chapter 1 which is Patterning. The 4 other strands that will be covered are: Number Sense and Numeration, Data Management and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement. 

French: The French curriculum has changed and students will be graded on 4 strands now. These four strands are Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading. 

Science: Mr.Coleman will be their Science Teacher. 

Music: Mr.Rosenhal will be their Music Teacher and they are lucky enough to all be band members! 

On Tuesday, September 30th  students will be performing a song at the assembly. Please come out and support :) Also, here is a link for the song so students may practice at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwpzXxU7VWk

I have updated the Vocabulary list under the Devoir tab. 

Looking forward to another great year! 

Mlle.Ibrahim


Wednesday 4 June 2014

C'est mercredi le 4 juin 2014.

Bonjour tout le monde.

We've been extremely busy in our classroom and we have a lot of events coming up in the next couple of weeks before school comes to an end!

June 10th- FUN FAIR!!! This is an exciting event for the whole community. Students are asked to participate in our Back-to-School classroom basket that will be auctioned off on the 10th. They are asked to bring in a toonie by tomorrow June 5th.

Sciences-Sociales: As many of you know we have been working on Medieval times in our classroom. Students are working in groups to become experts on certain elements that were important during that time. The project is due next Wednesday - June 11th.

Under the devoir tab you will find the updated list of vocabulaire.

Thanks,
Mlle.Ibrahim

Thursday 15 May 2014

C'est jeudi le 15 mai 2014.

Bonjour tout le monde!


We have had a rather busy week, specifically with Track and Field that took place on Wednesday May 14th. The students represented Emily Carr very well and we all had a GREAT time!

I would also like to thank all the amazing students that I am blessed with having in my class for the awesome birthday surprise that they threw for me! It was a lot of fun and I really do appreciate it. Thank you to Ms.Barker as well. :) 


There was supposed to be a Math test tomorrow (Friday May 16th) however, it has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 20th.




The following will be on the test:     
   Chapter 7: 2D Geometry
o   Lesson 1: Classifying Quadrilaterals
o   Lesson 3: Congruent Shapes
o   Lesson 4: Similar Shapes
o    Lesson 5: Measuring Angles
o   Lesson 7: Lines of Symmetry
                          o   Lesson 8: Classifying 2-D Shapes 
   
Here are some websites to help you practice: 
http://www.mathplayground.com/measuringangles.html
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/protractor.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/protractor-using.html

The dictee will be on Tuesday May 20th and students will be having a test de lecture on Thursday May 22nd. I will be choosing a paragraph for the students to read from their Sciences Sociales folder.

Thank you for your support,
Mlle. Ibrahim


Wednesday 7 May 2014

C'est mercredi le 7 mai 2014.

Salut tout le monde! 

Students are going to be having a French test tomorrow on "ir" verbs. Here are some websites that can help you study for tomorrow's test. 

Mlle.Barker has started "re" verbs with students and will be continuing this over the next couple of weeks. Thus, so far students have learned "er", "ir" and now "re" verbs. 

Math: Students received their Addition and Subtraction tests today, I apologize for the delay. Please ensure that they are signed and returned to school tomorrow. We will also be having a Geometry Test next Friday, May 16th. 

Language: Students are working on creating persuasive paragraphs on a topic that they have chosen, for instance: Why should you help the homeless? Why should own a pet?... 

May 9th: Students will be going to BMO field for a Toronto FC open practice or Medieval times! Both trips should be great!! 

Thank you, 

Mlle.Ibrahim

Tuesday 6 May 2014

C'est mardi le 6 mai 2014

Bonjour!!


This week is a rather eventful week. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mlle.Barker who will be a student teacher in our classroom for the month of May. It is our pleasure to have her in our class :)


Yesterday we went to Downtown to the National School of Ballet, and watched a GREAT performance! Thank you for the incredible parent volunteers that came with us. We appreciate you taking the time out of your schedules. 


On Friday, some students will be going to Medieval times and others will be going to an open Toronto FC practice.


In French, we have been reviewing "IR" verbs and students will be having a test on it on Thursday May 8th. They will also be performing their dance presentation on Thursday too.


In Math, we are temporarily leaving Multiplication and Division, and are working on 2D Geometry. We will be revisiting Multiplication and Division towards the end of June.


Merci beaucoup!
Mlle.Ibrahim

Downsview!!!!

We had such a great time when we went to Downsview park in April! Check out what some of our very own had to say about it. 
 "I was shocked when I actually saw a real hawk" - Jadiha 


"My trip to Downsview park was fantastic!!! The best part was in the morning when we played games. They were good activities to learn about co-operation and they were really fun." -Sarah

"We had an amazing time at Downsview Park... We found out that Downsview Park used to be a military park where they made planes. Downsview Park is an amazing place for trips, a family or someone looking for the best nature experience of their lives." - Kathryn


"Downsview Park was the best trip ever! We went bird-watching, we saw a killdeer, a hawk and flock of birds." - Elijah
 "On our trip we learned a lot of cool and interesting facts. We especially learned about birds, habitats and nature." - Keyanna

Tuesday 29 April 2014

C'est mardi le 29 avril 2014.

Salut tout le monde!

Tomorrow is WACKY WEAR DAY!!! Make sure you are wearing your wackiest hats, and clothes... Get Creative!!! 

I have updated the Vocabulaire under the Devoir tab. This week's theme is related with what we are doing for Social-Studies. 

Just a reminder that on May 5th we will be going to the Ballet downtown. On May 9th, there will be two trips. We will be going to Medieval Times as well as Toronto FC open soccer practice at the BMO field.
Those students that will be attending the Toronto FC open soccer practice are to bring permission forms and money by this Friday May 2nd. 

Thank you very much for your cooperation. 
Mlle.Ibrahim


Friday 25 April 2014

C'est vendredi le 25 avril 2014.


Bonne Vendredi!!!

C'est la fin de semaine!! :)

We have a few events coming up. 

April 29th - Emily Carr Track & Field day. 
April 30th - Cooperation Assembly & Wacky Wear Spirit day 
May 5th - Downtown trip and National Ballet. 
May 9 - Medieval Times. 

Vocabulaire has been updated under the Devoir tab. 

Have a great weekend! 
Mlle.Ibrahim

Friday 11 April 2014

C'est vendredi le 11 avril 2014.

Bonjour filles et garcons! 


I apologize I haven't been updating my blog as often as I should, but I will get in the routine again. Today, students got their marks for their Drama and their poem. Please ask them about their marks. They will be getting their marked Math tests next week . 


Field trips: On April 16th, we will be going to Downsview Park. 
*On May 5th we will be going to The National School of Ballet in           Downtown Toronto. We will be taking the subway. Students will be receiving the permission form next week. 
*On May 9th we will be going to Medieval times for students that are interested. 

You will find this week's vocabulary list under the devoir tab. 

Bonne weekend :)

Mlle. Ibrahim

Tuesday 1 April 2014

I AM BACK :)

Je suis ici!!!!

I am sorry it has taken me a while to get back into the groove of things.
Thank you for all of those that have sent well wishes my way. It has been greatly appreciated.

C'est avril!!!! Which means that in the morning students will be speaking in FRENCH only! Please reinforce that with students. :)

On Friday, April 4th, we will be having a Math test on Chapter 4 - Addition and Subtraction. If students have any questions they may stay in tomorrow April 2nd during first and last recess. The following chapter in Math will be Multiplication and Division.

We are getting back into Lecture Guidée and continuing with Text Features in French.

Today, we read a poem about Protecting the environment. It is a poem in French that students will need to memorize for next week. I am attaching the images of the poem here.


Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Mlle.Ibrahim



Friday 14 March 2014

Bonjour de l'Egypte!!!

Filles et garçons, 

I hope you are all enjoying your March Break!! I really miss each and everysingle one of you. 

I am in Egypt right now with my grandma and she's doing great :) 

Here are some of things that I've seen so far and I'll be going to the pyramids tomorrow and I'll be taking your picture with me. It'll be as if you went there! 

Study hard! Dictée lundi! 

The very first picture is from a temple called Abu Simbel. It was built for the very well known Ramses II. 

The second picture is in Karnak Temple.

Last picture is of me on a hot air balloon ride! One of the highlights of my trip :) 

Also, thank you for all your messages! 

I'll update the blog soon. 

Au revoir, 
Mlle. Ibrahim 







Tuesday 25 February 2014

C'est mardi le 25 février 2014.

Bonjour tout le monde! 

Aujourd'hui, on a 5 filles (Judy, Anastasia, Keyanna, Sarah et Keshawi) qui ont joué dans le tournament de volley-ball!! Elles ont joué très bien! Félicitations :) 

We started our Math Presentations for our Measurement unit, they should be completed by this week. We will then start Number Sense and Numeration and we will be having a Math March Boot-camp that will be dedicated to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Tomorrow, we will be going skating. Please make sure you are dressed accordingly because we will be walking to the skating rink. Looking forward to it!
Thank you for a great and productive month everyone! :)
Merci,
Mlle.Ibrahim

Monday 24 February 2014

C'est lundi le 24 février 2014


Bonjour!!!! 

Just wanted to update all of you on a few things. On Friday February 21st we had a very exciting day, we had a few teachers come visit our classroom during a Guided reading lesson and the students were absolutely wonderful! We will be doing lecture guidée about 4 times a week. Lecture guidée allows students to practice reading strategies in small groups with me, as well as work in their groups to practice acquired skills. 

Also, on Friday we had a visitor from the National Ballet who came to teach our students about ballet! They definitely got active :) 

Today, Monday, February 24th we worked on our Math projects that will end off our Measurement unit. Students will be presenting their projects tomorrow. 

Here are some pictures of some of the Ballet that the students did. 

As always do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. 
Mlle. Ibrahim

Thursday 20 February 2014

C'est jeudi le 20 février 2014

I am back :) I have definitely missed every single one of you greatly! 

Tomorrow is the big day!!!! 

We are fully starting our lecture guidée tomorrow! The students and I are very excited about it! 

Today we discussed Les textes informatifs. 
Here is some important vocabulary that is related to les textes informatifs that I would like the students to review and familiarize themselves with for tomorrow! 

Le texte informatif.
Qu’est-ce que c’est un texte informatif?
Un texte informatif fournit des informations précises sur un sujet.
Tu peux lire un texte informatif si tu veux apprendre quelque chose de nouveau.
L’auteur du texte informatif présente des faits mais il ne donne pas son opinion personnelle.


L’intérieur du livre
Dans les textes informatifs, on trouve :

1) Les paragraphes
2) Les illustrations
3) Les photos
4) Les cartes
5) Les schémas
6) Les titres
7) Les sous-titres
8) Les différents caractères (le gras et l’italique)
9) La table des matières- une liste que te permets de voir rapidement les thèmes du livre et les numéros de pages où ils se trouvent.
10) Le glossaire – un petit dictionnaire qui te donne la définition des mots important du texte. Les mots sont mis dans l’ordre alphabétique.
11) L’index – une liste alphabétique des thèmes du livre. Il permet de trouver rapidement l’information qu’on cherche. 

Tuesday 18 February 2014

C'est mardi le 18 février 2014.

Bonjour! 

J'ai tres malade :( 

I am currently away from the classroom due to the fact that I am very ill with the flu. I am hoping to return to the classroom by Thursday. 

Students will have their dictee on thursday but there will be no vocabulary for this week. 

In Math we are finishing up Measurement. Students are partnered up to work on a word problem that they will be presenting to the class. 

Lastly, as I promised the students here is a picture of their Valentine's day treat :) 

Take care, 
Mlle.Ibrahim

Wednesday 12 February 2014

C'est mercredi le 12 février 2014.


Salut! :) 

We have had a very productive day today. Students were extremely engaged in the centers this morning and are most definitely learning a lot. Keep up the good work!
It is great seeing how far they have come!

Just a quick reminder to please send back the report card envelopes. 

Parent-teacher interviews are tomorrow Thursday, February 13th from 3:10-6:00. Looking forward to seeing you. 

On February 14th, we will be having a Valentine's day party in the morning. If you are able to send a nut-free snack with your child that would be greatly appreciated (the healthier the better :))

Here are a few pictures of our classroom community, make sure to ask your child to tell you all about it! Filles et garçons expliquent à tes parents. 

A demain, 
Mlle.Ibrahim


Tuesday 11 February 2014

C'est mardi le 11 février 2014.

Bonjour tout le monde!

Today students will be receiving their report cards. Please ensure that you look at them and read them with your child. Also, please sign and return the envelope as well as completing the bottom of the second page. 

Students that requested parent-teacher interviews were given times that are indicated in the report card envelope. If you would still like a parent-teacher interview do not hesitate to call the school or to write a note in the agenda. 

Also, this week's vocabulary has been added to the Homework tab. 

Merci, 
Mlle.Ibrahim 

Sunday 9 February 2014

C'est dimanche le 9 février 2014.

Salut tout le monde!!! 

It has been a very busy time for our class! We have been working on our centers so that we can get our Guided Reading started. 

Our test de lecture has been postponed to tomorrow. 

Report cards will be distributed to students on Tuesday February 11th. 

Parent- teacher interviews will be held on Thursday February 13th. The parent-teacher interview forms were stapled in students' agendas on Friday February 7th. If you can please fill out the forms with your preferred time slot and return it to school by Monday, February 10th. 

As always students will have their dictée tomorrow. 

Thank you for your continued support. 
Looking forward to seeing you at parent-teacher interviews.

Bon weekend! 
Mlle.Ibrahim




Tuesday 4 February 2014

C'est février!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Salut tout le monde!! 

C'est février et on continue de travailler très fort! 

Today students have received their Measurement quizzes. Please ensure that you go over them with your child and sign them. 

As usual, students received their new vocabulary list. It's Vocabulaire 20 - that's a whole lot of new words that we have learned!! Keep up the good work!!!! :) (Vocabulaire 20 can be found under the homework tab)

Students were given Scholastic Book Orders for those that are interested in ordering they are due February 7th. 

Please continue checking your child's agenda on a daily basis. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at the school or by emailing me at mlleibrahim4@gmail.com

Merci, 

Mlle.Ibrahim

Thursday 30 January 2014

C'est jeudi le 30 janvier 2014.

Salut tout le monde.

Hier, on a fait du patinage! C'était très excitant!!!! Ici sont des photos...







We had such a great time! Thank you to the parent volunteers that came. We will be going again on February 26th.

Au revoir,
Mlle. Ibrahim

P.S. Make sure you check the homework tab :)

Tuesday 28 January 2014

C'est mardi le 28 janvier 2014.

Salut! 

This is an exciting week because we have all been waiting to go skating!!! We will be skating tomorrow evening. We will leave the school after lunch and return just before the end of the day. Also, if students are not going to be skating they will still be coming to the rink as we will not be leaving any of the students behind.

The homework tab has been updated with this week's vocabulaire. 

As always, do not hesitate to contact me if there any questions or concerns. 

Bonne journée, 

Mlle. Ibrahim