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. :) 

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

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

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

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

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. 

http://www.realfrench.net/grammar/index.php?section=beginner&entry=2

http://conjuguemos.com/activity.php?language=french&id=2&source=public&type=verbs

http://www.francais-extra.co.uk/gateway/half/present_ir_iform.html

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

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