Sunday, October 2nd, 2016.

Bonjour,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tatiana & Rajna for taking time to do this beautiful welcoming board. On October 14th, we have the pleasure to welcome the author David Bouchard to our school. Merci beaucoup!

Bonne journée!

Mme Mathieu

Food drive

2016 S.M.Y. Thanksgiving Food Drive

Dear S.M.Y. family,

Together, we have so much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Monday will kick off our Fall Food Drive for the Greenboro Food Bank. The Grade 6 Team needs your help. Every day will have a focus. We will be collecting different items to help families in our community.

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

Bring in sidedish items: mashed potatoes, sidekicks, rice, pasta, turkey stuffing ...

Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

Bring in canned or pouched items: gravy, sauce, soups, cranberry sauce, potatoes, beets, sweet potatoes, asparagus, sliced carrots, corn ,green beans, peas, tomatoes, yams...

Wednesday, October 5th, 2016

Bring in dessert items: cake mix, cookie mix, muffin mix, pie crust mix, pie filling...

Thursday, October 6th, 2016

Bring in meat items: canned meat, tuna,salmon ...

A Thanksgiving Blessing

We thank you for the turkey,

The gravy and the dressing.

Dear Lord, this table overflows

With Thy abundant blessing.

Let us always be aware

That all gifts come from You,

And may we serve Your heavenly will

In everything we do.

Amen.

Thank you for your non-perishable donations.

The Grade 6 Team

Friday, September 30th, 2016.

Bonjour,

My blog is up and running now. If you notice any discrepancies, please let me know by writing a note in your child's agenda.

Your child has been busy learning and discovering.

Your child is learning O'Canada using sign language for our Remembrance Day Ceremony. Your child needs to practice everyday in order to be ready for our Ceremony. This is also one of his/her goal for the month of October. Here is the link for your child to practice: 

O'Canada in sign Language

Now, stay tuned for another goal for the month of October.

*As promised, here are my slides from Curriculum night.

________________________________________________Monday:  Write 20 sentences.  (Your child is encouraged to use adjectives to describe).

For example: Le gros chien noir marche dans la grande forêt.

Tuesday: Read 15 minutes out loud.

Wednesday: Watch a French television show.

Thursday: Go on line and play a French activity.

________________________________________________

HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD BECOME MORE FLUENT IN FRENCH?

French games            

Bonjour de France

vocabulaire

Le plaisir d'apprendre

ortholud/vocabulaire

quia French

________________________________________________

TOOLS TO HELP YOUR CHILD

_______________________________________________

Do you need a tutor?

*Picture Day: October 25th.

*Chocolate money is due back in full on Wednesday, October 12th. Merci.



Je vous souhaite une excellente fin de semaine!

Mme Mathieu

Monday, September 12th, 2016.

Bonjour,

I am in search of throw pillows     or bean bags to support our silent reading corner. If you have any that you would like to donate, we would greatly appreciate it.

This year your child will have a goal to reach every month. For the month of September, your child needs to be able to perfectly write the following words:
-aujourd'hui 
-parce que 
-beaucoup 
-mais 
-toujours 
-lorsque                              *The words are written in the agenda.*
-ensuite 
-agréable
-bientôt
-amusant 
-meilleur 
-jamais 
-cependant

*Today in science, we started our unit: 'The Human Body'. Tonight, your child is responsible to read pp.2&3 for tomorrow. We learned about the different systems we have, such as respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous, muscular & squeletic. We will be learning more about our primary organ: our skin.

Here are some key words to help:
-les tissus 
-les organes (organs)
-les systèmes (system)
-le corps (body)
-la peau (skin)
-Le poil (hair)
-l'épiderme (epidermis)
-le derme (dermis)
-l'épaisseur (layers)

Je vous souhaite une excellente journée!

Mme Mathieu 

Friday, September 8th, 2016.

Dear Parents,

Here is a review of useful sentences that your child needs to express himself/herself when needing help or clarification while in class.


Phrases utiles :
-Je ne comprends pas.
-Je ne sais pas.
-J'ai une question. 
-J'ai besoin d'aide.
-Je peux parler en anglais?
-Répétez, s'il vous plaît.
-Comment dit-on _____ en français?
-Que veut dire _____ (en anglais)?
-Comment s'écrit _____?
-Quelle est la date aujourd'hui?
-Où est_____?
-Pouvez-vous donner un exemple?
-Puis-je travailler avec un partenaire?
-Puis-je travailler seule?
-Excusez-moi.
-Ça se prononce comment?
-Pouvez-vous parler lentement s'il vous plaît?
-Attendez, s'il vous plaît. Je n'ai pas fini.

Curriculum 
*French Language Arts: Descriptive writing *Science: Human Body 
*Social Studies: First Nations and European in New France and Early Early Canada  

*Gym schedule:  
Your child has gym every day with Mrs. Bischof.

*Friendly reminder: Please provide your child with indoor and outdoor shoes. It will help to keep our school clean. Merci.

Je vous souhaite une belle fin de semaine.


Mme Mathieu  

First Day of School! Bienvenue!

WELCOME TO GRADE 5 FRENCH IMMERSION 16-17 BLOG!

September 2016,

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome once again to the beginning of an exciting new school year! We sincerely hope that you and your family have enjoyed the summer vacation. It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as your child's French teacher. I am very pleased to be starting a new school year with your child and hope he or she is ready to embark on an exciting journey with us. 

Although the school provides each classroom with the basic necessities, if you wish to send your child with their own supplies, the items listed below are particularly useful: glue sticks, handheld covered sharpener, pencil case. 

An indoor pair of running shoes 

for Physical Education class. It is important to keep the school 

and the gym clean.

(If you are able to provide your child with some or all of the listed items above, please identify each item with your child's name).

Other materials may be needed throughout the year due to activities or class projects, please see notes on the blog.

*I have purchased some Bescherelle, however, not enough. If you wish, could you please purchase a Bescherelle for your child. It's a great tool to help conjugate verbs.

COMMUNICATION:

Communication between home and school is very important. The agenda serves as a homework and communication book. It is a place to write notes regarding late arrivals, early dismissals, illnesses, change in transportation, homework difficulties or confusion.

Please sign the agenda every night. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via school secretaries @ 613-737-1141 or write a note in your child's agenda to book an appointment. 

HEALTHY EATING:

In order to help promote healthy eating habits, we're asking that each child eat a healthy snack. I am also asking to refrain from sending food that contains nuts/almonds/cashews/sesame/seafood/fish as we have children with severe threatening allergies. 

ROUTINE:

A positive attitude is the key of success. Let's keep it all the time. At the beginning of the school year, we establish a few simple rules which we expect each student to follow. The rules are discussed as a class and are based on a respect for others and for the property of others. Structure and rules promotes a great learning environment. Treat each person with respect and dignity. It goes a long way. Please talk with your child about what is going on in our classroom.

  

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK:
-Consent form & concussion form to be signed and returned for Friday, September 9th.
-Please read with your child pp.2 to 15 and sign for Friday, September 9th.

DATE TO REMEMBER:

Curriculum night!






Wednesday, September 21st starting@ 6:30 PM. 

Sincerely,

Your partner in Education,

Mme Mathieu