Week of May 22, 2026
Looking Back:
Literacy:
Novel Study:
We are beginning to make meaningful text to current world connections in our novel, The Boy at the Back of the Class. In the story, the characters are working to advocate for their friend Ahmet by writing letters to the Prime Minister of England and creating a special appeal. As they recognized an injustice, specifically the government closing its borders to refugees, they learned that their voices and actions can be used to stand up for others and work toward positive change.
Stay tuned to see whether their efforts will pay off!
Reading/Writing:
Students finalized, edited, and printed their circle stories this week. They have worked hard throughout the writing process to develop creative ideas, add descriptive details, and strengthen their storytelling skills. It has been exciting to see each student’s unique voice and imagination shine through in their finished pieces.
Over the next few days, students will have the opportunity to share their stories with classmates as well as with our buddy classes. Sharing their work with others helps build confidence, encourages pride in their accomplishments, and allows students to celebrate each other’s creativity and effort.
Ask your child about their story and what they are most proud of as a writer. They may want to share a favourite character, an exciting part of the plot, or a detail they worked especially hard to include!
Art:
This week, students continued learning about Georges Seurat and the technique of pointillism. After responding to Seurat’s artwork, students created their own pointillism-inspired art pieces using carefully placed dots to build colour and texture. Their artwork showed creativity, patience, and attention to detail throughout the process.
Math:
This week, students continued building their understanding of fractions by naming fractions and colouring fractional parts that were given. We practiced identifying the numerator and denominator and discussed how each part of a fraction helps describe equal parts of a whole.
Students were also introduced to fraction strips and explored how they can be used to compare and represent fractions visually. As part of this learning, students attempted to create their own fraction strips to help deepen their understanding of equal parts and equivalent fractions.
Ask your child to show you how fraction strips can help compare fractions or explain what the numerator and denominator represent!
Science:
This week, students were introduced to the coding platform Scratch and began exploring how to create and control simple coding projects. Students enjoyed experimenting with different coding blocks and learning how sequencing and commands can make characters move and interact on the screen. They were highly engaged and excited to begin developing their coding skills.
Next week, we are hoping to begin a larger coding project using the Scratch platform, where students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned more creatively and independently.
Due to swimming lessons, we were not able to continue our outdoor food chain game this week. We are hoping to return outside next week to play the game again and continue extending our learning through movement and play. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Social Studies:
Looking Ahead:
For swimming lessons, please have your child come to school wearing their swimsuit under their regular clothes. Please also send a small, labelled reusable bag with a towel, underwear for after swimming, and any other needed items. Students will bring this bag to and from the pool each day, so it should be sent to school with them daily.
We are also looking for donations of small glass jars (e.g., jam or small mason jars). Lids are not needed. These will be used for a planting project, and students will bring their planted jars home once complete.
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