Have a terrific holiday, everyone.

Just a reminder that Computer Club will be starting in Term 2.  There will be two sections: beginner and advanced.

Beginner computer club is perfect for people new to computer club.  You will learn about animation, multimedia software, and other cool computer activities.

Advanced computer club is for experienced computer club members.  You will learn about advanced animation techniques using Swish and Flash, as well as game making and web page design.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Wow,

The debate about what is better, the Sony PSP-2000 or the Nintendo DS Lite was the most popular topic in this blog so far.  Twenty five people registered their thoughts and opinions.

I appreciate everyone's comments, and thank you for being respectful of other people's views.

I was lucky enough to receive a Sony PSP-2000 for my birthday, so I have both systems.  Here's what I think:

They both have their strengths and weaknesses.  I love the PSP for its excellent graphics.  The DS Lite does not come close.

But I have to admit that so far the games on the DS Lite are more fun.  The games I have played on the PSP seem so serious, while DS Lite games are funny, colourful, and easy to play.  That's another difference I noticed: The games on the PSP so far are MUCH harder than on the DS Lite.

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I am posting this entry from a EEE pc laptop. A computer teacher let me borrow it, and so far it's a joy to use. I am finding the keyboard is a little small and takes some getting used to.
The screen is seven inches, a little small, but it works fine.  It has a 4 gigabyte "flash-based" memory, meaning there is no spinning hard drive and no noisy fan: It is completely silent! It uses an operating system from Linux which is much faster than any other system I've used. And, it only costs $400! Most laptops cost well over $1000.
It looks like a larger iPod, or a smaller MacBook laptop. It looks really cool!
Is this the way  of the future for computing? Smaller is better? Simpler is better? We'll find out.
So far, I am impressed with this little laptop. Very cool!
The school has purchased one to tes ...

1. Study for circulatory system quiz tomorrow.

2. Music: a) complete concert reflection and b) complete goal sheet

Homework for the Winter Break: Read chapters 4-6 in your S.S. textbok before Jan. 8. Today's notice of this homework will give you 3 and a half weeks to complete it. There is a lot of reading required in Term 2 for S.S., and having read the chapters ahead of time will help you understand the material better as we get into it. There are 47 pages to read. If you count the number of days between now and Jan. 8, there are 26 days. There are 47 pages to read, so if you spread out your reading, this means approximately 1.8 pages per day. You ARE NOT expected to study the material, just read it.

Note: If you are unable to complete this homework, you ...

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1. Review circulatory system notes.

2. Prepare for PS test on Thurs.

3. Be prepared to write a field trip reflection tomorrow.

REMINDER: FRIDAY is A 2:00 P.M. DISMISSAL (Dec. 7)! (BUSSES LEAVE AT 2:15)

1. Clean/shine/polish black school shoes.

2. Clean up/iron uniform.

3. Be at the church by 6:30 p.m.

4. Have fun and do your best!

What word from group B belongs to group A, and why?

A) FRONT, SKI, MELON, FALL

B) ROAD, TIRE, TOWER, CLIFF

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Thank you to all the parents of 5AE students who were able to attend our student-led conferences. It was a pleasure to see your children show you their work with pride.

Mrs. Chaban would love to hear any feedback you have about how the conferences went for you. Feel free to email me or Mrs. Chaban with any comments you would like to share (what you liked, disliked or what you would change).

Thank you!

1. Prepare for PS test on Thursday.

2. Complete circulatory system sheet (red pencil crayon for arteries and blue for veins).

3. Read the Epilogue of Hatchet.

4. Science quiz signed.

Patrols: bring in permission slip

Hi parents of 5AE!

Both Grade 5 classes are going to the Manitoba Museum in the afternoon on Dec. 11. We need one or two parents to accompany 5AE. We leave the school at 12:20 p.m. and arrive back at school around 3:30 p.m.

Please send an email to Ms. Elkins if you are interested (aelkins@sjr.mb.ca). Thank you.

1. PS # 28 signed.

2. Complete pink circulatory system sheet.

3. Read chapter 19 in Hatchet.

Noon dismissal tomorrow.

1. Study for respiratory system quiz.

2. Complete PS # 28.

1. Prepare for respiratory system quiz on Thursday.

2. Read chapter 18 of Hatchet.

3. PS # 8 signed.

4. Place Value test signed.

1. Study for respiratory system quiz on Thursday.

2. Read Hatchet, chapter 17.

1. S.S. quiz signed.

2. T.U.S.C. # 5 signed.

3. Prepare for Place Value Test on Monday.

4. Read chapter 16 in Hatchet.

Note: Calendars will be coming home on Monday! If you have orders for many calendars, parents, you may want to consider picking up your child in car line that day.  Alternatively, students can take their calendars home in smaller batches or take them home when they attend student-led conferences next week.

1. Study for Regions Quiz tomorrow.

2. Review Place Value concepts for test on Monday.

3. T.U.S.C. signed.

4. Memorize lyrics for Monday.

Indoor recess this morning.

1. Prepare for Place Value test on Monday.

2. Prepare for Regions quiz on Friday.

3. Prepare for T.U.S.C. tomorrow

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1. Prepare for PS test on Monday (both strategies: use or make a table and make a picture or diagram)

2. Study page 23 in S.S. text (regions)

3. Read Hatchet, chapter 14

1.  Read the section of chapter 3 in your S.S. about your cultural group (for your project).

2. Review your place value PRACTICE quiz, and have your parents sign it.

3. Prepare for T.U.S.C.

Tomorrow is BLUE and GOLD day to support the Bombers! Wear colour day clothing in BLUE and GOLD! Spread the word to other 5AE students (no reminder was given today).