Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Have a Great Summer
Dear Parent/Guardians,
Just one last post before the holidays officially begin. I apologize, as I had hoped to get out one final hard copy of the newsletter. It has been a wonderful year and I want to thank all the parents and students for their continued support. I am looking ahead to the future and I am excited to be coming back and continuing some of the work we have started. Have a wonderful holiday and I will see everyone in the Fall.
Enjoy the summer
Ms. Legault
(and Chippy)
Thursday, June 23, 2011
I'm back at General Lake
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
General Lake's Got Talent
Monday, June 20, 2011
General Lake Talent Show Program
General Lake Got Talent
1. Piano Fiona Pink Panther
2. Jada , Brianna and Zoey Dance Routine
3. Piano Sydney “Scarborough Fair”
4. Kim Song “Bubbly”
5. David and Connor Stacking Cup Routine
6. Dance Ava , Taylor and Lauren “Feel Good Time”
7. Song Jeris and Fiyin
8. Song Chloe “Skunk In Your Trunk”
9. Piano Bethany with Special Guest Mrs Marquardt “Hickory Dickory Dock”
10. Piano Skye “My Heart Will Go On”
11. Dance Sarah “Footloose”
12. Song Leslie “Ours”
13. Dance Vanessa “California King Bed”
14. Emily and Sarah Piano and recorder
15. Mika and Marissa Dance “Hi, Ho, The Dario”
16. Song Simon “Bakugan”
17. Song Alexis “Loser Like Me”
18. Dance Mikayla “Wild Horses”
19. Song Sarah and Danielle “Land of The Silver Birch”
20. Violin Bobbi “Perpetual Motion”
21. Miranda Step Dance
22. Song MacKenzie “Highway of Heroes”
23. Dominic Liam and MacKenzie “Big Mac Rap”
24. Guitar Case “Star Spangled Banner’
25. Guitar Jarod “Auld Lang Sang”
26. Song Aaron “Soul Man”
27. Guitar and song Melora “Our Song”
28. Remi , Emma , Bobbi and Julie with a Tap Dance “Alice”, by Avril Lavigne
29. Piano Emily “Persian Market”
30. Violin Julie “Floppy Earred Mule”
31. Jarod and Ryan Karate Kata
32. Song Ms. Melanson Grade 7/8 “Airplane”
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
June 14, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June 7, 2011
Dear Parents,
Grade 1 and 2 only
I am still working on sending out the assessments for the grade 1 and 2 students. If your child is below the expectations for his/her grade level, I would like to offer a package of reading books and sight words to help you during the summer holidays. If you are interested in receiving a package just send along the enclosed form and I will prepare some books for your child to read during the summer break.
I will not be assigning any more homework, as we are wrapping up the school year. If you would like some books, please do not hesitate to ask and I will assist your child in choosing some at their appropriate level.
Grade 6 students will begin their EQAO assessment today. I will not be seeing them for the next three days, as classes have been rearranged to accomodate the testing.
Students are now working on reading their own novel in grades 3 to 6. Students then have a choice of how they wish to share their book. Among some of the suggestions are making a speech, creating a play; creating a poster; making a commercial, designing a new book cover, creating a picture book, writing a journal. Students in grade 1 and 2 are also joining in the reading fun. Grade 1's are reading Alexander and the Horrible No Good Day and the grade 2' are reading Dr. Seuss' books. Grade 1's and 2's will also have some choices around how they would like to share about their book which may include drawing a poster; orally retelling the story or favourite part of the story; acting out their favourite part; or writing a diary entry.
Have a great week.
Ms. Legault
Friday, May 27, 2011
May 31, 2011
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Another great week at General Lake, ending with one of the most popular of the spirit days... Pyjama Day. Students in most Core English classes cozied up for a read aloud by Dr. Seuss called "Hooray For Diffendoofer Day". I chose this book in honour of our Grade 3's who began their EQAO testing on Monday. All students have been reminded to be on their best behaviour keeping the noise down for the week showing respect to our grade 3's who will be working hard at completing the assessment. Grade 6's will begin their testing next Tuesday.
Many students have signed up for the Talent show. Wednesday will be the last day to sign up and a note will go home with all students who have signed up informing them about the dates of the audition, as well as the criteria the panel of judges will use to select the successful candidates. Unfortunately we will not be able to take all acts because of time constraints, but we do hope to get a good variety of acts included. I do hope to videotape all the auditions, so even if your child is not selected for the show, we can show a short part of their peformance during another assembly.
http://www.circleofmoms.com/blogger/tips-military-families
http://blog.whileyouwereaway.org/. I thought I would pass them along as they seem quite useful and informative.
Coming Events
June 3 Character assembly: Mme Bernardin's class cheer
June 15 Spring Fling
June 13,14,15 Auditions for talent show
June 21 Talent Show: 12:00 -2:00
June 24 Grade 8 Graduation
Homework
Grade 1 Reading
Grade 2 Reading
Grade 3 No homework
Grade 4 Bell No homework
Grade 5 Independent Reading
Grade 6 Independent Reading
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
May 24, 2011
Dear Parents,
It was a great end to the week with an anti-bullying show presented by the Blues Lady Maria Hawkins, as well as our school-wide Hawaiian Day. Students in Core English learned an Hawaiian song called The Hukilau. I have enclosed the words for the younger students to practice at home.
In the Core English classes students have been participating in lessons on parts of speech including several lessons from the Ontario Resource Bank. You can access these video lessons at http://resources.elearningontario.ca/.
I am still working on assessing all reading levels and sight word recognition for the Grade 1's and 2's. As soon as I assess your child I will send home some feedback for you to see how your child is doing.
Finally the Parent Council would like to invite you on May 30 from 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm for an introduction to the School Food and Beverage Policy that will be in force September 1, 2011 in all Public School in Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to inform you on how this School Food and Beverage Policy will affect our hot lunches as well as our fund raising activities and more. Ms Carolyn Froats-Emond, community dietitian from the Renfrew County District Health unit, will be our guest speaker for this hour. She will provide valuable information and will be happy to answer all of your questions or concerns regarding this new Policy. The regular Parent Council meeting will follow from 6:00 until 7:00.
Up and Coming Events:
May 30 Parent Council Meeting with special guest speaker on new Food and Beverage Policy (5:00 -6:00 )
May 27 Pyjama Day
End of the month Character assembly: Mme Bernardin's class cheer
May 30-June 10 EQAO Primary and Junior Assessment
June 15 Spring Fling
June 13,14,15 Auditions for talent show
June 21 Talent Show: 12:00 -2:00
June 24 Grade 8 Graduation
Homework:
Grade 1 and 2 Reading Printing worksheet
Grade 3, 4, 5, 6 EQAO assessment prep
Ms. Legault
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Hawaiian song
Oh we're going to a hukilau
A huki huki huki huki hukilau
Everybody loves the hukilau
Where the laulau is the kaukau at the luau
We throw our nets out into the sea
And all the amaama come a swimming to me
Oh, we're going to a hukilau
A huki huki huki hukilau
A huki huki huki huki hukilau
Everybody loves the hukilau
Where the laulau is the kaukau at the luau
We throw our nets out into the sea
And all the amaama come a swimming to me
Oh, we're going to a hukilau
A huki huki huki hukilau
Monday, May 16, 2011
May 17, 2011
May 23 Victoria day Holiday
May 27 Pyjama Day
End of the month Character assembly 'Compassion' (date to be announced): Several students in Mme Bernardin's class have been working on a cheer to present to the school during the assembly.
May 30-June 10 EQAO Primary and Junior Assessment
June 15 Spring Fling: More information to follow. But mark this date on your calendar. It's sure to be a fun filled event for the whole family.
June 21 Talent Show: Time to be announced
June 24 Grade 8 Graduation
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Spring Fling
Saturday, May 7, 2011
May 9, 2011
Dear Parents/Guardians
I am away May 10, so the homework packages and the hard copy of newsletter will be delayed one day.
Thanks to everyone for supporting our Fundraiser for Technology. The final numbers are not in yet, but we estimate we raised about $700.00. Special thanks to Claudia and Erin for volunteering to process the orders and count the money. If anyone has any ideas for fundraising we would love to hear from you. The next Parent Council Meeting is at the end of the month.
Another great week in Core English as the students are working hard preparing for the EQAO. Students in all grades are being introduced to sample questions. For the next couple of weeks we will be working on both persuasive and descriptive writing. Primary students have been working on Persuasive Writing (Writing designed to persuade or convince) I introduced the lesson by having the kids decide whether Chippy (the Rat) would make a good Yard Patrol(Peer Mediator) and then they developed their argument either for or against. Lots of creative ideas were put forward and we enjoyed a laugh or two as we worked. Junior students have been working on descriptive writing by describing their favourite memory from this year. We spent a couple of days substituting some 'SALSA' words to enhance our writing. Instead of 'laughed' we discovered 'heehawed' and instead of 'funny' we added 'jocularity'. Again lots of fun was had with the new super vocabulary.
This week the Primary will be working on descriptive words (adjectives). Here's a copy of the funny old camp song we sang together with descriptive adjectives:
Great green gobs of greasy grimey gopher guts
Mutilated monkey meat
Little birdies dirty feet
Great green gobs of greasy grimey gopher guts
Shucks I forgot my spoon
Up and Coming events
May 3 New 'Yard Patrol' schedule has been established. Students should check outside Mme Legault's room or listen for announcements for their duties.
May 13 Dress like your favourite Superstar
May 20 Hawaiian Day and Maria Hawkins Performance (Anti-bullying theme)
May 23 Victoria day Holiday
May 27 Pyjama Day
End of the month Character assembly 'Compassion' (date to be announced): Several students in Mme Bernardin's class have been working on a cheer to present to the school during the assembly.
May 30-June 10 EQAO Primary and Junior Assessment
June 15 Spring Fling: More information to follow. But mark this date on your calendar. It's sure to be a fun filled event for the whole family.
June 21 Talent Show: More details to follow. I will probably hold auditions the week before.
June 24 Grade 8 Graduation
Homework
Grade 1 Reading/ Sight Word Worksheet
Grade 2 Reading/ Spelling Word Worksheet
Grade 3 EQAO Package/Reading Incentive Program
Grade 4 EQAO Package/Reading Incentive Program
Grade 5 EQAO Package/Reading Incentive Program
Grade 6 EQAO Package/Reading Incentive Program
Thanks for your continued support
Ms Legault
Monday, May 2, 2011
May 3, 2011
Dear Parents,
Just one last appeal to everyone to get those orders into the school for our Technology Fundraiser. The date has been extended until Friday, May 6 . Every little bit counts. Thanks to all those who have already returned their orders.
Monday was Music Monday, a day designated to promote awareness of the importance of music in the schools. Students in schools all over Canada sang the song written by Luke Doucet entitled "Tomorrow is Coming". In Core English many of the classes examined the lyrics looking for the main idea. Some students on Friday had the opportunity to create a media text (poster) to inform students, staff, and parents about Music Monday. I gave copies of the lyrics to those students who wanted. You can access the song at Itunes for 99 cents. All proceeds go back to support Music Monday. For more information see http://musicmakesus.ca/musicmonday/
Homework
Grade 1 Independent Sight words (Chosen by student) Reading Program
Grade 2 Independent Spelling words Chosen by student) Reading program
Grade 3 -6 EQAO Prep package/ Reading Incentive Program
Mme Malette's class completed their non-fiction brochure. Students are reminded to hand those in by Wednesday, if they have not yet done so. We will not be using any more class time for completion.
Thanks and have a wonderful week
Ms. Legault
Monday, April 25, 2011
April 25, 2011
I hope everyone had a safe and restful holiday.
Don't forget to return those fundraising orders in this Wednesday. The money we raise is all going toward Smartboards for the classrooms. I will continue this week adding technology to my classes. The students are very enthusiastic about these lessons, although they could be so much better with the Smartboard. I am hoping it will inspire everyone to commit to getting smartboards for the classes.
Homework
Grade 1 Sight word review (Students have chosen 8 words from the list that they need to practice. Students who have mastered all grade level words have created a list for spelling practice) Home reading program
Grade 2 Sight word/Sentence writing (Students who ave difficulty with some sight words will choose 8 words to practice for the week. Students who have mastered the words, have picked 8 words to practice spelling. Home reading program
Grade 3 EQAO work to be returned on Thursday Home Reading Incentive Program
Grade 4 EQAO work Home Reading Incentive Program
Grade 5 EQAO work Home Reading Incentive Program
Grade 6 EQAO work Home Reading Incentive Program
Have a great week
Ms. Legault
Monday, April 18, 2011
INFER SONG
Sunday, April 17, 2011
April 17, 2011
All about our friend Chippy
Chippy is very calm. Chippy is a Russian Blue Rat. I think he is cute. People think rats are ugly. People are wrong. Rats are very smart. Emily M