Now that we have finished reading the novel "Holes" we were able to watch the movie! We were so excited to see it as we absolutely loved the book! Students had the task of comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between the book and movie.
This week we also started a new novel that was the winner of last years Willow Awards, called "Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes!" by Jonathan Auxier. It is the story of a blind orphan named Peter, who has been forced into a life of crime. One afternoon he steals a mysterious box that contains three magical pairs of eyes. When he tries on the first pair, he is instantly transported to a hidden island where he meets the maker of the eyes, Professor Cake. We are excited to continue reading about Peter's magical adventures!
May Book Orders
New book orders were sent home on Wednesday! Please have your orders handed in by next Wednesday, May 13, if you would like to order.
New Reader's Theatre
This week we started new funny read-aloud Theatre Plays. Our class is working on 3 different plays and have been assigned their own role. At the beginning of the year we did a Reader's Theatre Plasys and it was a big hit - even reluctant readers loved it! As you know, fluency is an important aspect of reading. When a student can read text quickly, and accurately with meaning and expression, they can be said to read fluently. Fluency also involves being able to comprehend the text and research shows that repeated reading helps improve word recognition, speed and fluency.
Our three plays are called "Will Erin Win the Third Annual French Fry Eating Contest?", "A People Story", and "Gwen, the Cranky Sorceress".
Field Trip Reminder: Permission, Fees and Cold Lunch
Please remember that students must bring a cold lunch to the Science Centre Field Trip on Tuesday, May 12. There are still a few students who need to hand in their permission forms and pay for the trip. Please check your child's agenda for a reminder regarding permission and payment if it is still required. It is important that students pay the admission and transportation fees before the trip on Tuesday. Thank you!
Flashlight Friday is Back!
Happy Mother's Day to all of our GMS Moms!! We hope you have an amazing weekend!
Important Dates and Reminders:
Tuesday, May 12: Science Centre and IMAX Field Trip
Wednesday, May 13: May Scholastic Book Orders are Due
Friday, May 15: P.D Day - No School
Monday, May 18: Victoria Day Holiday - No School
Monday, May 18: Victoria Day Holiday - No School
Monday, May 25: GMS Track Meet
Friday, June 5: Douglas Park Track Meet
Thursday, June 18: U of R Theatre "New Canadian Kid" in AM
Monday, June 22: School Swim at Regent Park Pool
Thursday, June 25: Last Day of School & Final Report Card Day
Friday, June 5: Douglas Park Track Meet
Thursday, June 18: U of R Theatre "New Canadian Kid" in AM
Monday, June 22: School Swim at Regent Park Pool
Thursday, June 25: Last Day of School & Final Report Card Day
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