A splunking we will go!

What everyone has been waiting for . . . the classtrip!

We will be going to the Bonnechere Caves on Friday, June 22nd. I had originally planned the 19th, but that day is the roller coaster testing (where students get to try out designs by the grade 8s in the gym) and I didn't want the kids to miss that. Letters will be going home tomorrow and are due back with payment by Wednesday June 20th. The cost is $10 for admission, and the bus cost has been covered. The caves are a perfect place as they fit with the grade 4 rocks and minerals unit in science, and also we can make a connection to our novel study, The City of Ember, as they were living underground!
Check out the Bonnechere Caves at: http://www.bonnecherecaves.com/

In math, we are currently going over all the areas that we need some extra practice in, mainly in Number Sense and Numeration, by looking at decimals, fractions, multiplication and division as well as problem solving and reasoning. There will be a PRIME assessment tomorrow that will be used to see student growth through the phases to pass on to next year teachers.

In Language, we have finished up our Literature Circle groups with the culminating activity of making huge scrapbook pages that represent our novels. Also, we have finished the diaries we had been working on which were when we took the point of view of an animal and kept a journal of the days events.

In science, we are still looking at Habitats, with a focus on endangered species and how we can help preserve and protect wild life.

In gym, we are getting a great cardio workout by developing skipping routines. Check out some fancy skipping at the links below.

Canada team at the world skipping championship:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azG-GjZkIEE&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Jump Rope for Heart Team:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ivwt6kaYvg&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Australia's Got Talent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAZE7sGjqoA&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Also, check out the Jump Rope for Heart page for kids and parents:
http://www.jumpropeforheart.ca/

Finally, spelling workbooks due and quiz on Friday!