Cardston Elementary School - Westwind School Division

Mrs. Bright's Grade 5 Homeroom Class             

 

Welcome Back Students!

We are in for a great year. There are so many wonderful things to explore in the wonderful world of learning. I am your teacher for science, narrative story, novel study, spelling, cursive, art and keyboarding. The remaining subjects are taught by Mrs. Schow (Language), Mr. Quinton (Math), Mr. Toth (Social Studies), Mrs. Burwell (Music), and Mr. Rowe (Gym).

Parents, for your convenience I have linked Alberta Education's Curriculum Handbook for Parents and Grade 5 At-A-Glance. Both documents outline what your child will learn this year in Language, Math, Social Studies, Science, Health, Computer, Art, PE, and Music. http://education.alberta.ca/media/445763/pub5.pdf   http://education.alberta.ca/media/446151/5bro.pdf

 

Planners

School planners are intended as an effective tool to be used between students, teachers and parents. Students are responsible for recording homework, parent notes and reading minutes in their planners each day.  Planners must be intialed by parents and returned to school the following day.  Any notes written by parents will be addressed in the mornings. The Grade 5 team expects that students are reading each night.  Your child is permitted to take two books out from the library on Monday afternoons. Spelling words are recorded in planners and should be reviewed as needed. 

Language

Mrs. Schow is your Language Arts teacher. She has many fun things planned as you venture into the exciting world of language learning.

 

Math

Mr. Quinton will be your math teacher this year. He too has many exciting new concepts to share with you. 

Social Studies

Mr Toth is excited to be teaching Grade 5 Social Studies this year. He will be teaching you about Canada. You will learn some fantastic things about our great country.

Science

You guessed it ... I am your science teacher. We will cover five topics. For your convenience, I have linked the science pages to the top of this page. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  The link to my email address is posted below.

Health

Our health initiative is going into its fourth year. It is built on the three pillars of health: Healthy Eating (Fruit Fridays), Active Living (School Health Challenge, CKM, Winter Walks) and a Positive Social Environment (Health Coaches).  For more information, please visit our health site. 

http://www.cardstonelementary.ca/Climbing%20Ever%20Stronger.php

Please contact me if you have some time to assist with Fruit Fridays, Smoothie Sales or the Health Challenge.  Thank you.

annette.bright@westwind.ab.ca

 

 

 

Computer Skills

Grade 5 students are taught computer skills and internet safety by their home room teacher.  We cover basic computer and keybording skills.  For detailed information please visit the following website.  Thank you.

http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/tour/

 

Mr. Rowe is your gym teacher this year. He covers a myriad of skills and stresses the importance of staying active and healthy. 

Music

Mrs. Burwell will delight your senses with the gift of music.  



Exciting Events and Reminders

 

Tasting Tuesdays: 

Thanks to a substantial donation from the Cardston Kinsmen, CES serves fresh vegetable samples once a month. Thank you to the CES parents that help with this.

Fruit Fridays: 

 

 

 

Thanks to a substantial donation from the Cardston Kinsmen, CES serves fresh fruit on the 2nd Friday of the month. Thank you to the CES parents who help with this.

Smoothie Sales: 

The Tiki Hut will be selling smoothies at both campuses this year. Please stay tuned for prices and start up dates.

For more ideas on healthy eating please visit healthy alberta.

http://www.healthyalberta.com/

Waterton Park Ecosystem Camping Trip Funding Announcement:

http://www.country95.fm/news/news-detail.asp?ID=4364

 

Weather Education Websites

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

http://www.ussartf.org/predicting_weather.htm

http://www.wonderville.ca/information/browse-by-science/