MacQueen Grade 5 Copperfield

  HEALTHY HUNGER - Students have the option to order a treat snack and lunch once per month. The next Fun Lunch is McDonalds on February 7, and the next Snack Day is Cobs on January 24.  Orders must be placed 6 days in advance  and can be placed by creating an account or signing into your existing  Healthy Hunger account  and adding your student. Parent volunteers are what make these events so successful, and we would love to have anyone that is interested in volunteering and has their volunteer paperwork and CBE clearance come join us.  Volunteer sign up for these events can be done here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A5aB2DA7FF2-44674929-healthy#/   

 If you were fortunate to be able to see one of our concerts yesterday you will already know just how amazing our class performed! I must say that my favorite piece was the Happy Potter chimes! All students blew me away with how great they performed! With so much illness going around, our class talked about the importance of washing hands in the classroom throughout the day as we want to enjoy our holidays!  Students are currently working on Region Projects in Social Studies. Please ask the about this! In Math we are working on a mini unit on Coordinate Geometry. This is one of the easier concepts in grade 5 math, so it is a nice confidence booster. We will be having a quiz tomorrow or Monday.  We have also been listening to a read aloud book, Turtle Boy. We will be having a check-in quiz on this tomorrow as well.  This morning after watching the grade 1-3 concert, we went on a winter walk with Mrs. Barr's class around the pond. It was a great way to run off some ene...

                      Winter Concert Performances  December 13 - Cast B (MacQueen) @ 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm is performing December 13 - Cast B  (MacQueen)  @ 7:15 - 7:45 pm is performing

 Students and Parents of Room 126, As we are slowly approaching the Winter Break, I want to thank all students and their families for a fantastic start to the school year! There has been so many memorable moments of learning and excitement and it very much speaks to the kindest and resilient students of Room 126! Two more weeks to go!  Attendance will continue to be important up to the last day as we will continue to be learning and completing projects. Thank you to those who have contacted me about starting holidays early.  We will be completing our dioramas and write-ups about City Hall School this week and students may take them home at the end of the Winter Concert!  Students will be completing a big Canada Regions Project this week and next (possibly into the new year).  This week is Winter Concert! Please look to your messages that you have been receiving via School Messenger for specific event  details. The Grade 5 students were so moved by the Musta...

    Preparation for Day 3 - Open Minds City Hall School                                                                                                    Dear Parents and Students, The first couple days have been filled with fun, excitement and one of a kind learning. Some highlights have been meeting Mayor Gondek, watching a live council meeting, the +15 Art Commons, the Famous Five Statue, Calgary Olympic Park, Devonian Gardens, City Hall Atrium and time learning in the Classroom. Students have been engaging in lots of Journalling, including adding pictures and reflections of their favorite moments. WOW! Lots of learning in just two days! I am thinking everyone should sleep well tonight, because I know I will be! Tomorrow we wil...

 You should have received field trip forms via School Messenger (through the office). If you are not able to print your own forms, let me know and I will send home a paper copy. You can fill them out online and then e-mail them to me as well.  Tomorrow, Friday, November 17th is Pajama Day, only in Mrs. MacQueen & Mrs. Barr's class (not a whole school event). Students earned a reward. They can wear pajamas and bring a small stuffed animal.  Thank you & Have a Great Night!

 There are no words to express how proud I am of the students and their performance and behaviour at the Remembrance Day Assembly. Preparing for such an assembly is hard work, a lot of practice and a LOT of waiting around being patient! Students were amazing! Their Peace song was truly something to be heard. There is so much talent in grade 5! Field Trips forms will be sent out via e-mail on Wednesday. Please be quick to send back to school or have your child ask for a paper copy if needed. We are unfortunately still waiting on several of your clearances to come through from last Parent/Teacher conferences. I spoke to everyone about the need for volunteers. I have heard back from a couple of you. Please have your child grab a volunteer form from me if you are planning to volunteer. At that time I will check with the office to ensure you are cleared and ready to go!  Thank you so much for your support in all respects! We have had a very good start to the year and believe it or ...