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Friday April 30 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/30/2010
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Happy Richardson Pajama Day! Thank you for your donation to the Humane Society.
ELA Homework: Circus People reading and crossword puzzle
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Thursday April 29 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/29/2010
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Social Studies Homework: Manitoba's Climate
Reminder: Tomorrow is a colour day in honour of Richardson House. You may wear your pajamas or the colour red. Please bring in a toonie for the Humane Society.
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Wednesday April 28 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/28/2010
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ELA Homework: Sentence Search / Subject and Predicate Match
We will be starting our math Victory Garden models today.
Grandparent Day tomorrow!
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Monday April 26 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/26/2010
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I hope you enjoyed your day off on Friday!
Math Homework: finish landscape design for our Victory Garden project
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Wednesday April 21 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/21/2010
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Social Studies Homework: Manitoba ABC's You may use an altas or Manitoba computer website to help you find the cities and towns. (hint: the letter X appears in the town name, not at the beginning)
Reminder: There is no school on Friday, April 23.
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Monday April 19 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/19/2010
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Hope you enjoyed the nice weather this weekend!
Science Homework: Geology images picture
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Friday April 16 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/16/2010
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Great performance last night, Pirates!
No homework today in honour of Michelle's birthday.
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Thursday April 15 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/15/2010
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Good effort on your Math Contest yesterday. I was happy to see that everyone tried their best even though some of the questions were quite difficult.
No homework tonight due to the Spring Concert. Good luck, pirates!
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Monday April 12 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/12/2010
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Science Homework: Write 10 Geology facts using our classroom library books or a science website on your computer at home. Remember to check your spelling and write in full sentences.
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Friday April 9 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/9/2010
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Math Homework: Review the math contest that we completed this week in preparation for the actual contest on Wednesday. We will look at the answers in detail on Monday and Tuesday so think about the questions that you would like to have explained. Remember that many of the questions are difficult so just try your best and think of the contest as a challenge.
April book orders are due on Monday.
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Tuesday April 6 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/6/2010
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Reminder: April book orders are due Monday, April 12th
Math Homework: Calendar Questions (use the blank calendars to help you figure out the assignment questions)
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Monday April 5 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
4/5/2010
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Welcome to Term 3! I hope you had a fun Spring Break.
Social Studies homework: Wish Island map (remember to include ten landform features)
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Wednesday March 17 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
3/17/2010
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
There will be no homework today and tomorrow due to the student led conferences.
Have a great spring break and enjoy time with your family and friends.
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Tuesday March 16 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
3/16/2010
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Art homework: Texture and Pattern
We will be continuing our Manitoba historical paintings with Ms. Bomback today.
Reminder: Peace Keeper pizza party tomorrow at lunch in our classroom.
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Thursday March 11 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
3/11/2010
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Today is Art Day! We will be working on our Manitoba historical paintings this morning then we're off to the Winnipeg Art Gallery this afternoon.
No homework in honour of Ryan's birthday.
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Wednesday March 10 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
3/10/2010
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No homework today in honour of Alec's birthday.
You may bring an old shirt or smock to school tomorrow for our painting session with Ms. Bomback to keep your uniform clean. She will have some aprons as well.
We're looking forward to our trip to the Art Gallery!
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Tuesday March 9 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
3/9/2010
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No homework in honour of Zac's birthday. We'll celebrate Alec's no homework day tomorrow. Happy birthday boys!
Tomorrow we will be listening to a special presentation by author Eric Wilson.
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Friday March 5 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
3/5/2010
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Science homework: We will be having our Energy test on Monday. Parents, the students have been reviewing test preparation strategies for the past three days in class. They have worked with me and with partners to practise study skills. If you would like to help your child do a final review of the material that would be great.
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Thursday March 4 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
3/4/2010
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I hope you enjoyed the Chinese acrobat presentation yesterday. They are amazing athletes!
Art homework: Balance symmetry drawing
Reminder: March book order is due tomorrow
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Wednesday March 3 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
3/3/2010
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Social Studies homework: Crowns reading comprehension assignment
Tomorrow we will be painting our Manitoba historical landscape pictures with Ms. Bomback.
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Thursday February 25 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/25/2010
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Well done Erica, Leah, and Marie! We enjoyed your wonderful performance with the WSO yesterday.
Social Studies homework: What Are Symbols? reading comprehension assignment
Reminder: 2:00 dismissal tomorrow and no school on Monday
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Monday February 22 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/22/2010
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Thank you to our SJR parents for a great Pizza Lunch on Friday!
Social Studies Homework: The Future tool or transportation design assignment
Reminder: please bring in your signed consent form for the trip to the WSO performance at the Concert Hall on Wednesday
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Friday February 19 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/19/2010
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Voyageur Day! I hope you enjoyed your pancake breakfast and special pizza lunch.
Social Studies Homework: design a Utopian City (think about including the design elements that we talked about yesterday - unity, harmony, repetition, balance, and contrast)
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Thursday February 18 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/18/2010
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No homework tonight in honour of Jason's birthday.
Reminder: Voyageur Day breakfast tomorrow morning.
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Wednesday February 17 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/17/2010
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Science Homework: Adaptations reading and questions
Blog Q: Do you think Team Canada will win the gold medal in hockey? (both men and women?)
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Tuesday February 16 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/16/2010
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I hope that everyone had fun on Winter Activity Day.
Math Homework: division practise (not too much work so you can watch the Olympics)
Be sure to cheer for both of our Olympic hockey teams tonight. Go Canada Go!
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Tuesday February 9 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/9/2010
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There was no homework yesterday in honour of Liam's birthday which is actually today. There will be French homework for today.
Reminders: Math Club is cancelled for tomorrow and all clubs on Thursday after school are cancelled due to Winter Activity Day.
Bring your valentines on Wednesday and remember to wear red for Canada!
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Friday February 5 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/5/2010
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No homework this weekend in honour of Sabrina's birthday. This will give you more time to cheer for the Saints during the Super Bowl.
I'm sending home a classlist today if you would like to give valentines to your friends. Remember, if you are bringing valentines to school next Wednesday make sure that you have one for every person in our class so that no one feels left out.
Reminder: Please return your Winter Activity Day consent form to school on Monday.
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Thursday February 4 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/4/2010
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I hope you enjoyed watching the SJR Senior hockey team play the teachers yesterday.
No homework tonight in honour of Maya's birthday.
Tomorrow we will have a special reading by Donovan Alexander. Donovan is a SJR graduate and plays football in the CFL.
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Wednesday February 3 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/3/2010
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Your Manitoba Historical sketches are really coming along nicely. I'm glad that you are listening carefully to Ms. Bomback's suggestions about background detail and shading.
Art Homework: Geometric Colouring Think about pattern and colour choices for your design.
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Monday February 1 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
2/1/2010
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Social Studies Homework: Coordinates worksheet / A Valuable Grain word search
Reminder: February Scholastic book order is due tomorrow
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Friday January 29 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
1/29/2010
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Thank you for helping Mrs. Beiber while I was away yesterday. She told me that she had a wonderful day with all of you.
Social Studies Homework: Some of us cartographers are still a little mixed up re our Canadian capital cities so you will be completing a review sheet this weekend. See if you can fill in the chart without looking at an atlas.
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Wednesday January 27 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
1/27/2010
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Math Homework: Measuring Mass (grams and kilograms)
We are being treated to a Prairie Theatre Exchange play and a special Literacy Day event today.
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Tuesday January 26 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
1/26/2010
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Homework: Creative Writing Choose one of the topics on the suggestion sheet for your story. Remember to think about developing the characters in your written piece. Give them interesting personalities.
Today we will be having our second art session with Ms. Bomback on historical paintings.
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Monday January 25 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
1/25/2010
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Hello! Welcome to our blog for the New Year. It's been in the repair shop for the past two weeks but is now up and running.
Homework: Art Card and evaluation sheet
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Wednesday December 16 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
12/16/2009
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No homework tonight. Have a good rest and go to bed early so that you are ready for tomorrow's concert performance.
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Monday December 14 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
12/14/2009
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Reminder: Please bring your Secret Santa gift and consent form for the church concert practice to school tomorrow.
Math Homework: Three-digit Addition (with regrouping)
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Friday December 11 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
12/11/2009
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ELA Homework: Antonyms and Irregular Verbs
We will be starting our Alpha Animals in art class today. By the way, have you noticed any new symbols on your travels lately?
Reminder: Please bring in your Secret Santa gift soon if you are planning to participate.
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Wednesday December 9 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
12/9/2009
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It's multiplication season! Keep practising your facts from 0 to 5.
No homework today in honour of Christian's birthday.
Reminder: Peace Keeper Pizza Party tomorrow at lunch in our classroom. Yum!
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Tuesday December 8 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
12/8/2009
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You did a great job recognizing the advertising symbols during our social studies lesson. What is your favourite company logo and slogan?
Homework: Finish List Please take home your holiday poetry, math problem #64, and your ecotour booklet if they need to be completed.
Parent Reminder: There will be a 2:00 dismissal on Friday.
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December 7 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
12/7/2009
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I enjoyed our student led conferences. You did a great job showing your parents your work and our classroom activities. Well done!
Science Homework: Producers and Consumers This reading comprehension assignment ties in with our Habitat study.
We are starting our Holiday Booklets today!
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Friday December 4 |
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By Sharon Ainley on
12/4/2009
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Math Homework: Cross Number Puzzle 3
Be sure to show your parents our Secret Santa note.
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