Reminder: Thursday, November 5

Our school is taking part in a fun school-wide writing activity inspired by the book The Curious Garden by Peter Brown!

Please bring one of your favourite fruits, vegetables, plants, or flowers to school on Thursday, November 5th. 🍎🥕🌻🌿

We will use our chosen items as inspiration for a creative writing activity. We will also be taking photos of students with their items to contribute to a special school-wide garden display!

We can’t wait to see what everyone brings and watch our Suncrest Garden grow! 🌱

We have been busy learning in our classroom! Here are some important reminders and updates about upcoming assessments and projects.

Math Test – Monday, October 26th

Students will be writing a Patterns and Algebra math test on Monday.

To prepare, students should review the following pages in their math booklets:

• Grade 5: Pages 1–24
• Grade 6: Pages 1–20

Please take some time to review the concepts and practise any areas that you find challenging.

French Tests – Sign and Return

Students received their French tests today.

Please remember to:

• Correct any errors on your test.
• Have a parent or guardian review and sign your test.
• Return your signed test tomorrow, Thursday, October 22nd.

World Explorer – Six-Week Inquiry Project

We have officially started our World Explorer Inquiry Project!

Over the next six weeks, students will become world explorers as they research a country of their choice. Using guided research questions, students will investigate their country’s geography, culture, traditions, landmarks, and other interesting facts.

Throughout this project, students will practise important skills, including:

• Researching and finding reliable information
• Reading for understanding and identifying important details
• Writing information in their own words
• Organizing and presenting information
• Creating a PowerPoint presentation

At the end of the project, students will share their learning by presenting their PowerPoint to the class.

Important Dates:

• Thursday, November 19th: Completed projects are due.
• Monday, November 23rd: Class presentations begin.

Students will have regular class time to work on their research and presentations. Remember to use your time wisely, stay organized, and have fun discovering new things about our world!

Let’s make it a great week of learning!

School Supplies that you need for our class are:

Indoor Shoes as we ask all students to change their shoes when entering the building to help keep our school clean!

2 – 2″ Binders

Lined Paper

Graph Paper

8 Dividers

4 – Doutangs

Markers/Felts

Pencil Crayons

Oil Pastels

2 – Red Hilroy Books – lined

2 Blue Hilroy Books – blank

Pencils

2 – Black Fine Liners

2 – Blue Pens

2 – Black Pens

2 – Red Pens

2 – Erasers

Pencil Sharpener

Calculator

Glue Stick

Liquid Glue

Scissors

Correction Tape

Package of Paper

Box of Tissue

Variety Highlighter Colours

📚 Why You Should Always Have a Silent Reading Book!

Hey everyone!

I wanted to take a moment to talk about the importance of having a silent reading book on hand and making time to read at home. Here’s why it matters:

1. **Boosts Your Brainpower**
Reading regularly helps improve your vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. The more you read, the better you get at understanding complex texts, which is super helpful in all your classes!

2. **Escape and Explore**
A good book can take you on incredible adventures without ever leaving your chair. Whether it’s fantasy, mystery, or even a non-fiction story, reading can be a great way to unwind and explore new worlds.

3. **Daily Habit = Lifelong Skill**
Setting aside just 20 minutes a day can make a huge difference. It’s like working out for your brain! By incorporating reading into your daily routine, you develop a lifelong habit that pays off academically and personally.

4. **Classroom Benefits**
Having your own silent reading book in class means you’re always prepared. It’s a great way to fill any downtime, keep engaged, and even spark conversations with classmates about what you’re reading.

5. **Sharing is Caring**
When you find a book you love, you’ll want to share it with others. Bringing a book to class opens up opportunities for discussions and recommendations, making our reading community even stronger.

6. **Let’s Make It Happen!**
So, make sure you have a book ready to dive into during silent reading time! And remember, aim for 20 minutes of reading each day at home. Your future self will thank you for it!

Happy reading! 📖✨

— Ms. McCann

I’m Ms. McCann, and I’ll be your Grade 5/6 teacher this year. I’m thrilled to meet each of you and start this exciting adventure together!

As the Head Teacher at Suncrest, I’ll be out of the classroom on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons for office duties. During these times, Mr. Cheung will be your other teacher. He’ll be teaching you Science, ADST, and PE this year, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy learning from him.

In our class, we’ll explore new subjects, take on fun projects, and work together to make this year fantastic. I believe learning should be both exciting and enjoyable, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

This year, we’ll dive into creative writing, passion projects, and exciting math challenges, among many other things. I can’t wait to hear about your interests and what you’re most excited to learn!

A little about me: I love traveling to warm places and I’m a big Canucks fan! I’m really looking forward to getting to know you and discovering all the unique things that make our class special.

Feel free to ask me any questions or share your thoughts, communication is key to our success. Let’s make this year full of growth, discovery, and fun!

Can’t wait to work with you all!

Warm regards,
Ms. McCann