Crazy Hat/Hair Day Friday, October 20th

A reminder that the next United Way student event is this Friday, October 20th. It is Crazy Hair/Hat Day. Bring in a loonie or a toonie to support those in need! Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Grade 6 Math Test- Thursday, October 19th

Our grade 6s have been working hard on their Number Sense and Numeration Unit. We have been collaborating to solve more complex, multi-step problems and now students will be reviewing all necessary skills needed to prepare for next week's test. The concepts and skills needed for next week's test are outlined below with an anchor chart to assist your child to study for the test. We worked on a review of our unit this week and the class will be going over the answers on Monday. Students are not required to know each strategy for addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. All I ask is that they use a strategy that they feel comfortable with. I provide them with a variety of strategies to explore so that they can see what works for them.

Students need to be able to:
-identify the place value of an underlined digit


-write, read, and draw numbers in standard, expanded, word, and base 10 form

-identify the value of an underlined digit and say what that digit is worth. For example, in the number 257 931, the seven would be in the thousands place and it is worth 7 000.









-find the product (multiplication), sum (addition) and difference (subtraction) in word problems (1 mark for showing their work, 1 mark for the correct answer, 1 mark for a proper sentence that answers the question.

-using < and > symbols to identify which number is greater/less
-round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, or hundred thousand.

   

-identify prime numbers and draw a factor tree for composite numbers. An example for a factor tree below.
   

United Way Fundraising Fridays

Sent to be the Good News

October 2017

United Way

Give. Change A Life.

As you are aware, the United Way/Centraide of Ottawa-Carleton has launched its 2017 Campaign to support those in need in the Ottawa area. United Way/Centraide supports many programs in over 100 member agencies. This year, the staff and students of St. Clare school are called to make a conscious decision in taking an active part in the community by continuing to care for those in need. This supports our Board’s theme, “Sent to be the Good News.” We have designated three Fridays, October 13, 20 and 27, to raise money for our neighbours from the Ottawa area who are in need. Although we ask that students donate a loonie or a toonie for our special days, they can donate anything they can afford to participate in the activities outlined below. Students can do chores in order to earn money to donate to this cause.

You have touched the hearts of many people with your previous, generous support as seen with the Terry Fox walk and the Thanksgiving St. Vincent de Paul food drive. Please help us support United Way.  Your contribution is most appreciated.

Here is the outline for the three days:

Friday, October 13th: Board Game Day

Bring a toonie and a board game to play during a block today!

No electronic games, please.

Friday, October 20th:    Crazy Hair and/or Hat Day         

Students can wear a funny hat and/or have crazy

hair all day for a loonie.

Friday, October 27th: Black & Orange Day and Movie Day

Bring a toonie and come to school in Black & Orange clothes.

Let’s enjoy a movie for this last afternoon before Halloween.

Thank you for your continued support of the United Way in our community of Ottawa-Carleton!

                      

United Way Campaign Starts Next Week!

Friday, October 13th: Board Game Day for United Way

Bring a loonie or a toonie and a board game to play during a block today! No electronic games, please.

Congratulations!

I would like to congratulate one of our grade 6 students for achieving his goal of raising over $10,000 towards Cancer Research and Patient Care over the past 7 years.

Quick Reminders

Thank you to all of my students and families for a great month. We have been working very hard at school and I am really looking forward to working with you and your child(ren) this year. Please do not hesitate to submit a form on my blog, call, or write in your child's agenda. 

-Mrs.Marchant

Picture Day Tomorrow -Wednesday, September 27th

Just a quick reminder that pictures are tomorrow. Please return the "pose" slip if you have a preference on your child's pose.

Grade 4 Place Value Quiz-Monday, October 2nd.

Students have been working hard on learning about numbers. For their quiz on Monday, they will need to know the following:

• How to read, write and represent numbers in
• Standard Form
• Expanded form
• Words
• Pictures/Symbols
• Base10 blocks

Learning  Commons

Both the grade 4 & 6 class will be visiting the Learning Commons on Tuesdays. Please ensure your child has brought their book(s) back to school even if they are renewing them.

Assessment Folders

The Assessment Folders go home and Friday and should be returned on Monday. I am trying to get students into the routine of bringing them back on Monday. Of course, I understand that life is busy and if the folder is accidentally left at home, please return it on Tuesday. Please take out and keep any exit slips, practice, or review sheets in the "Yours to Keep" side. If I require a parent signature, I will place it on the "Sign and Return" side and it will be marked with a red stamp.

Welcome to our Blog!

Welcome to our class blog! My name is Mrs.Marchant and I teach grade 4 & 6 Math & Language. I am very excited to be your child's teacher this year.  We will also have a second-year Teacher Candidate, Ms.Carroll, from the University of Ottawa this year.

I have taught Kindergarten to grade 8 over the past 14 years in 3 different provinces. I graduated from the University of Regina with a B.Ed and taught 5 years in Alberta before moving to Ottawa. My background is in special education and elementary education with a specialist in reading. I feel it is essential for us (parents and school staff) to work together in order to provide your child with an optimum learning environment. You can contact me through our class blog at www.marchant1718.blogspot.com OR call the school at (613) 834-6334.

If you would like to stay current, please follow our class blog by email (sign up is at the bottom of the page). You can also follow me on Twitter @MrsMarchantCLA or search #gr4cla OR #gr6cla.

Our homeroom will be room #107 with grade 6 in the morning and grade 4 in the afternoon. Each child will be bringing home a schedule of their day and a list of their teachers for your reference. This year, I will be teaching both Math and English Language Arts to both grades 4 & 6. The grade 4 & 6 students in extended French program will have Mr.Karpinski as their French teacher. The Religion teachers will be Mrs.McKittrick for grade 4 students and the grade 6s will have Mrs.Pelletier. The grade 6 Immersion students will go to Mme.Corriveau or Mme.Gauthier (she is replacing Mme.Joly for this academic year) and grade 4 Immersion students will have Mme.Corriveau. My grade 4 teaching partner is Mrs.Martinuzzi and she will also be teaching Math/Language as well. We hope to do a lot of team teaching and #STEM challenges together as we integrate technology and the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning.

We are working towards a paperless classroom, therefore, students will not require a lot of school supplies. They may want to bring their own labeled pencil kit, but it is not essential as we also have classroom supplies. Each child will require a pair of indoor running shoes with non-marking souls for use in the gym and classroom. We also welcome boxes of Kleenex, Ziplock bags, and hand soap for general classroom use at any time during the year.

Please remember that the safety and well-being of our students is of the utmost importance. St. Clare is a nut-free, peanut-free and scent-free school.  Please check the ingredients of lunch and snack foods carefully, and enjoy any containing nuts or peanuts at home only. Please keep this in mind when we are on school excursions. As well, parents volunteering at the school are asked to avoid the use of perfumes and other scented products for the comfort and safety of students with environmental sensitivities.  Your cooperation is very important and greatly appreciated.

Students are encouraged to bring a labeled water bottle to keep on their desk throughout the day. Staying well hydrated, together with eating healthy snacks, helps to improve energy, concentration, and alertness, and builds better eating habits for a healthy lifestyle.

I look forward to meeting you all during our Curriculum Night, Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. If there are any concerns you would like us to be aware of now, or at any time in the school year, please don’t hesitate to contact us.  Thank you!

I look forward to working with you and your child to make this a successful year at St.Clare!

Mrs.Marchant