Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Grade 5 & 6 Addition/Subtraction Unit Test

On Thursday, students will write a math test that will cover the following concepts:

- mental math strategies (e.g. bump, tens/ones) for smaller numbers

- addition and subtraction of whole and decimal numbers using the standard algorithm

- solving single and multi-step word problems that include addition and/or subtraction


Ways to study:

-review all math worksheets in student binder

-complete review sheet given by teacher

-watch math related videos

-print practice sheets from websites

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Week of Nov 9-13th

This week:

Thursday, Nov 12th: Addition and Subtraction Unit test; progress reports get sent home

Next week: parent-teacher interviews


Grade 5/6 AM group             

Language - Remembrance day activities; narratives graded in Hapara
Math - Addition and Subtraction of decimals & word problems; next unit: 2D Geometry

Grade 5 PM group

Language - Continuing Biography presentations; next unit: novel study "Wonder"
Math - Addition and Subtraction of decimals & word problems; next unit: 2D Geometry
Science - Human Organ System: culminating task continued (Part 1: Infographic due Wednesday)

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Week Nov 2-6th

This week:

Friday, Nov 6th: Picture Day!


Grade 5/6 AM group             

Language - Narrative writing presentations
Math - Addition and Subtraction

Grade 5 PM group

Language - Biography presentations
Math - Addition and Subtraction 
Science - Human Organ System: culminating task; quizzes handed back last week (please sign and return)

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Week of Oct 26 - 30th

This week:

Halloween Spirit Week!

Tuesday, Oct 27th - Science Quiz (PM grade 5 class - study sheet given last week)

Wednesday, Oct 28th - Ottawa 67s game (TD Place)

Friday, Oct 30th - Halloween Bake sale


Grade 5/6 AM group             

Language - Narrative writing (Good copies due Tuesday) - sharing orally all week
Math - new unit: Addition and Subtraction 

Grade 5 PM group

Language - Biography writing (research due Monday)
Math - new unit: Addition and Subtraction 
Science - Human Organ System: culminating task 

Monday, October 19, 2026

Week of Oct 19th - 23rd

This week:

Patterning Quiz will be sent home. Please sign and return.

Junglesport this week.

Monday, Oct 19th: Restorative Circle Practice (AM group)

*Next week: Spirit week, 67s game


Grade 5/6 AM group             

Language - Narrative writing (editing and good copy)
Math - Finish Patterning: graphing patterns

Grade 5 PM group

Language - Biography writing (researching the chosen Canadian)
Math - Finish Patterning: graphing patterns
Science - Human Organ System: Circulatory system 

Friday, October 16, 2026

Podcast: The Hollow

We are going to be listening to an 8-episode audio series for the next few weeks called, "The Hollow." It can be found online and students may listen to episodes on their own time if they are absent.

https://gzmshows.com/shows/the-hollow/