Mme. Pilote - Immersion 4

 

 Oct. 18th, 2011

Today was photo day.

Nov. 4 2011

Thank you all for all your support since the beginning of the year.

Nov. 8, 2011

I would like to highlight what we will be doing in class for the next three weeks. First of all, we will be finishing our Science presentations. So far, ten students showed their projects to the class. If you wish to see your son/daughter presenting, please let me know and I will try to arrange a suitable time for you to come.  

In Math, we will be continuing to learn strategies to better understand big numbers. Sheryl Adabar will come in our class for two more Math lessons to support us with these new strategies.

In Social Studies, we have been learning about Aboriginal's relationship to the environment. In order to give my students a better understanding of First Nations, I have decided to organize a trip to the Cambell River museum. We will be going on November 23. I have also reserved a time to go to the Strathcona pool in C.R. Your child will bring home a permission letter that will explain everything. The letter will have to be signed and returned to school

 

Nov. 18, 2011

 

In Language Arts, we have been working on poetry, paragraphs and verbs. In order to help your child, I will like you to spend time asking questions about these verbs:

  

Verbe Avoir au present             Verbe etre au present      Verbe aller

J'ai                                                  Je suis                                 Je vais  

Tu as                                              Tu es                                    Tu vas 

Il a                                                    Il est                                      Il va

Nous avons                                  Nous sommes                   Nous allons

Vous avez                                     Vous etes                           Vous allez

Ils ont                                              Ils/ Elles sont                     Ils/Elles vont

  

Important dates to mark on your calendar:

November 10 Remembrance Assembly in the gym at 10:30

November 11 Remembrance Day (schools closed)

November 16 Photo Retake Day

November 18 Family Movie Night

November 23 Trip to Campbell River museum and pool

November 23-25 Scholastic Book Fair in the library

November 25 Hot Lunch

November 29 at 12:30 Recognition Assembly

 

Thank you again

November 9

Don't forget to review the verbs that are posted on this website

Je chante

tu chantes

il chante

nous chantons

vous chantez

ils chantent

Please don't forget to book an appointment for Teacher Parent Interviews if you need to talk to me about your child's progress.

 

November 14,2009

I would like to remind parents about our field trip to the C.R. museum and the Strathcona pool. If you have any questions regarding this trip feel free to contact me by e-mail or phone.

nicole.pilote@sd71.bc.ca

Also, I will send home a schedule to let parents know about their time to meet with me. 

 

November 18, 2011

I would like to remind parents about our trip to C.R. museum and the pool on Wednesday Nov. 23rd.

Here are the verbs that your son/daughter have to study for Friday.

Avoir (présent)                     être (présent)

j'ai             nous avons          je suis             nous sommes

tu as         vous avez              tu es                vous êtes

il/elle a    ils/elles ont         il/elle est        ils/elles sont

English spelling words for Friday

snow          

someone

stay

suddenly

summer

system

tall

themselves

 

 November 25, 2011

Dear parents,

Thank you again for helping your son/daughter in different capacities.

Here are the learning intentions that we will be covering in class.

Math Learning Intention

I will be able to represent big numbers up to 10,000 with areas of "1000" (with Mme Adabar on Tuesday)

I will be   able to write, solve and explain addition with three digits and four digits numbers

Do p. 47 #1, 2, 3, 4

     p. 50 # 1, 2, 3

In reading

I will be able to compare two authors and write differences and similarities

In writing:

I will learn how a focused or limited subject can improve a story

activity: looking at different stories written with a focused and unfocused subject

Social Studies:

We will be drawing animals that are part of Aboriginal culture.

We will also discuss the term potlatch and read Raven Tales.

Here are the spelling words for the week

everything    il etait une fois

fact             encore

fall             jamais          

field            une heure       

finally          quelqu'un

floor

follow

December 2, 2011

On Monday we will be starting our 3D snowflakes to decorate the gym. It will probable take a few days to make them as they are intricate.

In Math, we will focus on multiplication and its relationship with repeated additions.

For those who are at challenge, they will have to do p.

in math textbook.

In Social Studies, the students will be writing tales based on animals that are known from the Aboriginal peoples.  Also, they will be painting a mask.

 

Here are the words of the week:

verbe faire au present (present tense)

Je fais                       know

tu fais                       house

il fait/elle fait        people

nous faisons          finally

vous faites              why

ils/elles font

 

plusieurs

faire

flocons de neige

pendant

 

 

December 8, 2011

On December 9, there will be a jingle bell run for the whole school. It would be greatly appreciated if you son/daughter brought a small food item for the food bank.

We will be leaving at around 9:00 and returning at 10:15.

 

 

Next week will be a busy week with the Christmas Concert.

 Monday Dec. 12   Intermediate "Walk-throughs" at 1:00

Tuesday Dec. 13  Primary Concert  "Dress  rehearsal" at 9:15 - Intermediate will be watching their concert.

Wednesday Dec. 14  Intermediate concert at 1:00

Thursday Dec. 15 Christmas Concert at 1:00

 

Important: Your son/daughter will be receiving an informal report on Wednesday Dec. 14.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's report, feel free to come and talk to me.

Words of the week:

1. mignon

2. dehors

3. Je ne savais pas

4. ensemble

5. fourrure

6. les personnes utilisaient

7. Les enfants peuvent faire de la bicyclette. (Study the whole sentence)

8. sleigh

9. lights

10. twinkling

11. season

 In Math we will be working on multiplication.

Do. p. 138, 139

In Social Studies, the students will start writing a tale based on the characters that they chose for their mask.

Criteria for success:  Introduction (characters, place, time and season)

                                             Main body ( 7 sentences or more)

                                                                        capitals letters, punctuation, spelling)

                                             Conclusion (2 sentences or more)      

Thank you for all your support in different capacities.                          

 

January 4, 2012

Happy New Year to all!

I wish you all the best in 2012!

I want to thank you for all your words of encouragement and kidness; it is greatly appreciated.

Words of the week:

1. mignon

2. dehors

3. Je ne savais pas

4. ensemble

5. la fourrure

6. Les personnes utilisaient des outils.

7. Les enfants peuvent faire de la bicyclette. 

8. sleigh

9. lights

10. twinkling

11. season

 

January 13, 2012

Dear parents,

Our class is beginning an English Language Arts unit called "Sound". In this unit, students  will discover a wealth of information about sound. They will learn how sound waves travel, how sound is used for alarms, interesting facts about sound (such as the noisiest animal in the world), how some people with low vision use sound to help them get around, and how musical instruments work.

. We will be identifying point of view in web articles

.  Learning how to use strong verbs

. Checking for comprehension of texts

. Writing interesting paragraphs about sound

. word study skills

Here are ways that you can support your child's learning during this unit:

.Talk about the sounds we hear every day and what they  mean.

.Talk about favourite sounds or musical instruments.

. Discuss how important it is to protect our hearing.

.Conduct some experiments or make some musical instruments together (instructions are in the Student Book).

Spelling words for  January 16

1. les oreilles

2. les cordes vocales

3. la force

4. la frequence

5. l'energie

6. les vibrations

7. sound waves

8.bounces back

9. Some loud sounds can damage your ears.

10. Listening

 

Important dates to remember:

bring back permission slip on Monday

skating: January 24

recognition assembly: January 27

math with Mme Adebar: January 30

 

January 23, 2012

Spelling words for Jan.23-27

1. j'etais

2. J'avais neuf ans.

3. On aime beaucoup patiner pendant l'hiver.

4. Je fais du ski avec ma famille.

5. Je joue dans la neige avec mes amis.

6. Listening

7. Walking

8. Sitting

9. Already

10. friendly 

I would like to remind parents that on Tuesday our class will be going to the skating rink. We will be leaving at around 12:35 and returning at the end of the day.

Here are our learning intentions for the week:

In Social Studies we will be working on the Aboriginal Tales and masks.

In Math: I will be able to estimate sums and differences using different strategies

I will be able to use concrete materials , such as base ten blocks or pictorial representation to represent multiplication.

In writing:  I will be able to develop ideas in a variety of ways (e.g., outline, brainstorm, share conversation, mind maps)

I will be able to use conventional Canadian spelling for familiar and frequently used words.  

Thank you to all parent drivers who volunteered to drive students to  the skating rink. It was greatly appreciated!

 

January 29, 2012

spelling words for the week of January 30-February 3

1. J'ai huit ans.

2. faire

3. encore

4. comment

5. J'etais content(e) de jouer avec mes amis.

6. J'aime faire de la bicyclette.

7. figure out

8. loudness

9. someone

10. shouting

Challenge words for students who are intesrested in studying more difficult sentences;

1. The participants came together, dancing and singing to the drummers' music.

2. After sunset, and late in the evening, the powwow performances colntinued.

 

On February 8, Mme Adebar will be in our class to administer the new Diagnostic Assessment for reading and writing.

On February 6, there will be a Pro-D day in our district.

I would like to remind students to bring their gym shoes to school to participate in gym class.

 

February 5, 2012

Tomorrow is a Pro-D Day for teachers and support staff; therefore, there will be no school for students.

Spelling words for the week of February 6-10

Your son/daughter may want to choose the list that is more at his/her level:

Easy words:                                      Mots ou phrases plus difficiles:

1. Comme                                       1. Je suis capable d'utiliser des

2. J'ai eu                                             strategies de multiplication et de

3. Parce que                                       division.

4. parfois                                        2. Quel moyen de transport utilises-tu 

5. Je suis alle                                      pour voyager?                        

6. Pendant                                      3. Je prends du materiel.

8. J'ai fait du ski                             4. ordonne

9. Je n'ai pas dormi beaucoup.      5. Ce n'est pas facile.

10. finalement      

 

February 13,201                                                                                                                                                                                                      

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmAFNBzytT4    

As you know our FLAT STANLEY has come back from visiting many countries. If you wish to see one of his adventures,  you can click on the link below the date.    

On Tuesday, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day in our class. If you want to send cupcakes or other treats to make the day more enjoyable for the students, you are welcome to do so.  In the afternoon, there will be the FSA testing.

              words of the week  

(English words are for all students)              (Easy words in French)                             (Difficult words in French)

carefully                                           les choses                                    translucide                     

carry                                                 Je veux                                         amplitude                                       

either                                               effrayer                                         transparent

everyone                                        dehors                                          absorber

everybody                                       ma famille                                     la surface

weather                                           ma soeur/mon frere                    Le carnaval d'hiver

Important dates to remember:

February 13   FSA testing

February 14 FSA testing   Valentine's Day

February 17 Food Bank Run (wear pink)

February 20 First day of Carnaval

February 24 Skating (Comox Valley Sports Center)

Students are reminded to read in French as much as possible to improve their reading level. They are also encouraged to speak French during class time. Lately, I have noticed a decline in their oral French.

 

February 17, 2012

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each parent for helping his/her son/daughter with his/her Aboriginal tale. The stories are well done and very interesting to read.

Also, I want to thank parents who donated cookies for Valentine's Day; the students and I enjoyed tasting them. 

  • Spelling words for the Week of February 20-24

(English sentences for all students)

The sound travels about four times faster through water than air.

Radio waves can travel where sound waves cannot.

(Easy words in French)              (Difficult sentences in French)

Le Bonhomme Carnaval             Les sculptures de neige sont brillantes.

Le palais de glace                         Les enfants sont affames pendant la recreation.

La course de chiens                    Nous porterons une ceinture pour les activites du Carnaval.

Le sirop d'erable

 Important dates to remember

Monday, February 20 - Short  Assembly  at 9:00 to kick off the Carnaval activities

Monday, Mask making and sashes decorating

Wednesday, February 22  - Crepes (thin pancakes) at 11:00

Friday, February 24, - Closing Carnaval Assembly at 10:30

 Friday afternoon -ice skating from 12:30 to 2:30

Have a great week!

February 27, 2012

Thank you to all parents who volunteered their time during the Carnaval week; It was greatly appreciated.

Words of the week:

(for all students)                                                    (for students who need challenges)

Parfois ma soeur n'est pas toujours gentille.          J'aime chanter parce que je me sens

J'ai regarde                                                             heureuse et pleine de vie.

Tous ces professeurs etaient bons.                       J'ai vu un enfant qui portait des lunettes

Sometimes                                                             de toutes sortes de couleurs.

Without

When

writer

Thursday March 8, 2012

Sorry for posting the words of the week so late! Students will still have a spelling test tomorrow.

1. J'ai pense                                                       (English words for everybody)

2. tu as pense                                                     usually

3. il a pense                                                        however

4. nous avons pense                                         without

5. vous avez pense                                            toward

6. ils/elles ont pense (pense a un accent sur le "e")

7. vieux/vieille

8. chien/chienne

* I appreciate your understanding in this difficult time with our job action. We are now doing "bell to bell" work.

Thanks again

 

March 12, 2012

 

Here are the sentences that all students need to study for the spelling test on Friday. 

1. Mon ami m'a aide apres l'ecole. (accent sur le "e")

2. Beaucoup de gens pensent que c'est impossible de capturer un pokemon.

3. Je vais chez mon ami pour pratiquer la danse.

4. Je suis alle a la montagne. (accent sur le "e" dans alle)

 

March 19, 2012

I would like to highlight the learning outcomes for the next tow weeks:

1. In Social Studies the students will learn how to describe and compare two Aboriginal cultures in BC(e.g., local cultures, BC coastal cultures, interior region cultures) and in other regions of Canada (e.g., plains, Inuit, Athabascan, Iroquoian, eastern woodlands, Metis)

2. They will also learn to describe some of the effects of early contact on European explorers and settlers (e.g., Aboriginal guides and mapping helped explorers; Aboriginal peoples provided clothing, food, medicine, and other materials for survival in an unfamiliar environment)

3. In math they will learn to create and solve a word problem involving a 1 or 2 digit dividend; they will solve a given division problem with a remainder strategy and record the process.

4. In Science they will compare the properties of sound and light; they will make a detailed local weather report based on collected data.

5. In French writing, the students will learn to infer and to ask thoughtful questions.

5. They will learn how to write meaningful paragraph

Words of the week:

easy English words             a little bit more difficult

1. chore                                southern                              

2. almost                              underground

3. around                              traditionally

4. always                              Aboriginal legend

5. where                               Northwest Coast peoples

6.salmon                              insulation

3. walking

easy French words            more difficult words

 1. LA MONTAGNE                 LA MONTAGNE

2. MA SOEUR                        LES CHEVEUX

3. MA TANTE                         LES PERSONNAGES DE L'HISTOIRE

4. MON FRERE                     JE ME SUIS REVEILLE (ACCENT SUR LES E

5. COMMENT                        DANS REVEILLE)

6. A PROPOS                        NOUS SOMMES ALLES CHEZ MON AMI.

7. CHEZ

 I would like to remind parents that we will be going to the pool on Friday afternoon. I need parent volunteers to drive students to the pool. Please let me know if you can volunteer to drive.

Have a great week!

March 26-30

   Thank you to all drivers who volunteered their time on Friday; it was greatly appreciated.   I would like to remind parents about the Open House on Friday afternoon.                                                                              

 

Easy words:                      Difficult words:

1. comment                     1.C'etait la plus longue marche que j'ai

2. plusieurs                        faite.

3. les personnes              2. Je n'aime pas aller a la montagne

4. les oeufs de Paques        lorsqu'il pleut.

5. la pluie                        3. Je fais beaucoup d'exercices pour rester

5. la musique                      en sante. (accent sur le "e")

6. dedans                        4. Nous sommes contents car les

                                           vacances du printemps approche.

If you have questions about your child's progress, please don't hesitate to talk to me before school.

Have a great week!

week April 16-19

I hope you had a good SRING BREAK!

I would like to highlight the Learning outcomes for the next two weeks.

In Math, the students will learn fractions and will review bar graphs. They will also become familiar with the program called Success Maker.

In Reading, I will start a literacy circle in order to help the students to improve their reading skills. In addition, we will continue practicing infering and questioning to deepen their understanding of texts.

In Social Studies, the students will learn about European explorers and will start resarching one or two explorers to make a presentation.

In Art, the students will continue working on their totem pole paintings. They will also learn to make a drum and paint it. It will be auctioned during our Art show beginning of May.

Words of the week

easy words                       more difficult words          

1. est-ce que                    1. la trajectoire

2. gentil, gentille             2. un faisceau lumineux

3.  tu es                            3. la lumiere naturelle

4. j'ai                                4. les sources de lumiere artificielles

5. nous sommes              5. un spectre

6. nous faisons                6. les lampes fluorescentes

7. un oeil/ les yeux         7. des combinaisons de couleurs    

8. la nourriture                8. opaque

9. la couleur                     9. translucide

10. l'arc-en-ciel               10. transparent

 

April 23-27

Words of the Week:

francais (mots faciles)              mots  plus difficiles

1. nous etions (accent sur le "e") 1. l'obscurite (accent sur le "e")

2. tout a coup                           2.

3. assez

4. il n'y a pas

5. lorsque

6. a travers (accent sur le 1er "a")

7. ils/elles etaient (accent sur le "e")

English

1. however

2. enough

3. perhaps

4. nothing

5. brought

 Week of April 30th- May4

Important dates to remember:

April 30th - Report Cards

May 1st - Parent appreciation tea at 8:45 before the Art Show

May 2- Art Show

May 3- Art Show

May 31- Big House Experience 

Words of the Week:

easy words                                                                   more challenging words  (francais)

1. Je ne peux pas                       1.Nous faisons des experiences.

2. l'equipe (accent sur le 1er "e")2. Les enfants font de la

3. lorsque                                        bicyclette tous les jours.

4. toujours                                    3. quelque part

5. la famille                                   4. J'apprends beaucoup de

6. j'ai eu                                            choses a propos des

7. explorer                                        explorateurs.

English words                                                                  English wordsI

1. lightning                                              1.opportunity

2. what                                                   2. neighbour

3. which                                                  3. somewhere

4. brightly                                                4. approximation

5. picture                                                 5.appropriate

6. pieces                                                 6. increase

 Week of May 7-11

Important dates: Monday May 7, 9  Track and Field

Spelling words:               

Easy words in English                more difficult words

1. pieces                                 1. suggested

2. mountain                             2. backwards

3. between                              3. frequently

4. country                                4. irregularity

5. often                                    5. comprehension

Francais

1. j'ai eu                                   1. j'aimais

2. tu as eu                                2. tu aimais

3. il a eu                                   3. il aimait

4. nous avons eu                       4. nous aimions

5. vous avez eu                         5. vous aimiez

6. ils/elles ont eu                       6. ils/elles aimaient

 May 14-18

Just a reminder that the spelling test that was supposed to be on Friday, May 11 will be on Monday instead.

Students will start presenting their research project on Monday. If you wish to attend their presentation, please let me know before school starts on that day.

Monday, May 14 at 9:00: Avery

               May 14 at 9:30 : Cole

Tuesday, May 15 at 9:20: Molly

                 May 15 at 9:50: Annelies

Wednesday, May 16 at 9:00: Caelan

                      May 16 at 9:30 Alexander

Thursday, May 17 at 9:00 Kaiya Cross

                  May 17 at 9:20 Jack B

                  May 17 at 9:35 Megan

Spelling words for this week:

1. Je mets

2. Tus mets

3. je ne voudrais pas

4. un aigle

5. tous les enfants

6. different (accent sur le "e")

7. la nourriture

8. Je parle clairement.

               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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