Mrs. Augustin's Grade 5/6 Class Blog

Waterslides Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, we will be going to Cultus waterpark rain or shine (praying for the shine part). Students will need a bag to carry a swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, dry clothes, a snack and lunch or money for food for concession (I am not sure how much to bring as I do not have a price list – they are generally expensive). We leave at 8:30am and arrive back at 2:55pm. It’s a full day at the waterslides!!

If your student is unwell in the morning and will not be coming to the waterslides, please send me a text message @ (778) 539-7944.

Last week of school!!

Hello Parents,

It is hard to believe this is the last official week of school. This week will be a non-academic week full of fun! We will be designing Chocolate bar labels, developing a chocolate bar recipe, designing a golden ticket and making a chocolate bar! Your student may ask for a few ingredients for their chocolate bar recipe for Tuesday. We will watch the original version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. We will play games we designed with French numbers, review games in Kahoot, Bible sword drills and many other fun activities!

On Wednesday, we will be going to Cultus waterpark rain or shine (praying for the shine part). Students will need a bag to carry a swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, dry clothes, a snack and lunch or money for food for concession (I am unsure how much to bring as I do not have a price list – they are generally expensive). We leave at 8:30am and arrive back at 2:55pm. It’s a full day at the waterslides!! If you put down that you may come as a parent, could you let me know by Monday evening.

On Friday, we will be having a small end of year party. I have a list link Click here for you sign up. Be careful all things are nut free. We have 20 in the class.

Friday is release at noon! Your student will come home with their report card on Friday. 🙂

I have really enjoyed teaching your student this year. Each student has grown in their faith, in character and in academics. I pray you have a fantastic summer!

Sincerely,

Rachelle Augustin

June 6-10

Hello Parents,

This week is full of activities! Monday is our Spring Showcase. Remember to sign up on the Highroad website for seats as we have limited seating available. The concert will also be recorded and will be posted to watch on the Highroad website for parents who work and cannot attend.

This Thursday is our fieldtrip. We will be kayaking in Cultus Lake as well as doing some art, a science lab and a small hike. Please make sure your student has:

Friday afternoon will be our Intermediate Fun Day with lots of great activities planned.

Learning for students this week:

• Math – Geometry: 3D shape attributes and nets.
• LA- Grammar and sentence focused work; Class Read Aloud: The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase
• Science- Grade 5: We are designing a sustainability city model project.
  • Grade 6: Newton’s Three Laws of Motion activity
• French – Game boards using French numbers
• Social Studies–  Current Events articles.
• Bible –  Book of Psalms and Bible sword drills.
• Art – Finishing Pinata balloon project.
• PE – Please make sure your student has their PE uniform and running shoes for Wednesday and Thursday! If a student is injured, please send me an email to excuse them from PE.

This Week:

Monday – Please make sure students are in their best uniform. Spring Showcase starts at 2pm.

Thursday – Fieldtrip leaving at 8:15am and returning for 2:45pm.

Friday–  Knights Day and Fun Day!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, June 15 – Day at Cultus Water slides for Intermediates

Friday, June 17 – Last Day for Students, Half day and Report Cards

May 30-June 3

Hello Parents,

You may have heard from your student that I am not returning to Highroad next year. God has led my family and I to move to Morinville, Alberta. Please join me in praying for Highroad in finding my replacement.

I need two parent volunteers for our fieldtrip on June 9. We will be kayaking, doing art of our surroundings, and a science lab. You will need a current police check with the office to go and would need to drive there. Please let me know asap.

If you do not use your Chilliwack newspaper, please have your student bring it on Monday for an art project. We will be doing a papier-mache activity.

The Grade 5 students in my class were growing potatoes in pots. Unfortunately, due to the very wet weather, our potatoes did not survive. They were rotten. I will be buying some potatoes for a potato party this week Thursday. I still want to celebrate the hard work and dedication that the students did to try to make the potatoes grow. We still were able to use our science skills of observation, measurement and graphing, and critical thinking and analyzing to be able to reflect on the outcome.

We have been invited to attend the Highschool production of the Highroad Star this week on Friday so we will be doing our last Genius Hour on Thursday this week. I will be asking each student to present what they have done for Genius Hour this year.

Learning for students this week:

• Math – Geometry: Angles, Area and Perimeter and 3D shape attributes.
• LA- Grammar and sentence focused work; Class Read Aloud: The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase
• Science- Grade 5: We are designing a sustainability city model project.
  • Grade 6: Newton’s Three Laws of Motion activity
• French – Finishing numbers mystery picture
• Social Studies–  Current Events articles.
• Bible –  Book of Psalms and Bible sword drills.
• Art – Finishing Mandala Art & DIY: Pinata balloon project.
• PE – Please make sure your student has their PE uniform and running shoes for Wednesday and Thursday! If a student is injured, please send me an email to excuse them from PE.

This Week:

Monday – Please bring newspaper for an art project.

Wednesday – Last Chapel of the year: Nicholas, Jessa, Josh and Jason

Thursday – Potato party! Students to bring their favorite toppings for fries. Last Genius Hour this year!

Friday, June 3 – Last BMV: 1 John 3:18 & Knights Day

Upcoming Dates

Monday, June 6 – Spring Showcase @ 2:00pm – Please head over the the MY HRA section of the school website, under the news area you will be able to sign up for seats as there are limited seats.

Thursday, June 9 – Grade 5/6 and Grade 6 Kayaking Fieldtrip at Cultus Lake.

Friday, June 10 – Fun Day events for students

Wednesday, June 15 – Day at Cultus Water slides for Intermediates

Friday, June 17 – Last Day for Students and Report Cards

May 24-28

Hello Parents,

It is hard to believe that we are in the second last week of May already. There are only 19 class days left and three of those are going to be fieldtrips or fun days! The year is finishing quickly.

There has been an issue of the boys sharing food which is not allowed because of severe food allergies in the class. Please make sure your student has a snack and lunch each day.

Learning for students this week:

• Math – Finishing volume and moving on to Geometry: Angles
• LA- Finishing our Novel Study: The Lemonade War and celebrating with a Lemonade party!; Class Read Aloud: The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase
• Science- Grade 5: We are designing a sustainability city model project; looking at harvesting our planted potatoes.
  • Grade 6: Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
• French – Numbers mystery picture
• Social Studies–  Persuasion and Stereotypes in media
• Bible –  Book of Psalms and Bible sword drills.
• Art – Mandala Art & Sketching Doodle Art project
• PE – Please make sure your student has their PE uniform and running shoes for Wednesday and Thursday! If a student is injured, please send me an email to excuse them from PE.

This Week:

Tuesday meeting for Grade 6 Parents from 3:05-3:30pm: Mr. Krahn and Mrs. MacAulay will be hosting a parent meeting for the grade 6 students going to grade 7.  We will be meeting in Room 207 for a short information meeting, then Q&A and end with a tour of the High school. Grade 6 students will have a tour of High school on the same day from 1:45-2:45 and will have a chance to have questions answered for themselves.

Wednesday – Chapel team: Jessa, Jean and Nicholas

Thursday – I will be out and a sub will be in class.

Friday, May 27 – BMV: Ephesians 1:17 & Knights Day & Family Basketball Greenhouse Fundraiser @ 3:30pm in the gym. More information will be posted on Social Media.

Upcoming Dates

Monday, June 6 – Spring Showcase @ 2:00pm – Please head over the the MY HRA section of the school website, under the news area you will be able to sign up for seats as there are limited seats.

Thursday, June 9 – Grade 5/6 and Grade 6 Kayaking Fieldtrip at Cultus Lake – More information coming this week.

Friday, June 10 – Fun Day events for students

Wednesday, June 15 – day at Cultus Water slides for Intermediates

Friday, June 17 – Last Day for Students and Report Cards

May 16-20

Hello Parents,

Thank you to all the families that came out  to the Saturday Movie Night at the school to help fundraise for the Greenhouse Project. On Wednesday, we will have a Jeans Day to support BC Children’s Hospital. Students wear jeans. Donations are $5 and can be made at the office to get a sticker connected to BC Children’s hospital.

While students have seemed to love bringing ramen to school, quite a few have not had a container to use to make ramen for their lunch. I do not have any containers which means a student misses eating their lunch. Please remind your student that they need to put in cutlery in their lunch. Students at this time of the year are also needing more food in snack and lunch. I have a drawer of granola bars that students can have if they are extra hungry after their lunch. It is almost empty and I am seeing students needing more food daily.

Just a reminder that this is the last week of Little Diggers and Hoopsters or High Performance Hoopsters.

Learning for students this week:

• Math – Measuring mass, temperature and volume
• LA- Novel Study: The Lemonade War; Class Read Aloud: The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase
• Science- Grade 5: We are designing a sustainability city model project.
  • Grade 6: Creation and testing of a rollercoaster with one loop using some Home Depot materials.
• French – Numbers to 51-80 Bingo practice
• Social Studies–  Digital media exploration
• Bible –  Book of Psalms and Bible sword drills.
• Art – Complete our Pattern Ice Cream Project
• PE – Please make sure your student has their PE uniform and running shoes for Wednesday and Thursday! If a student is injured, please send me an email to excuse them from PE.

This Week:

Wednesday – Jeans Day donations for BC Children’s Hospital.  Chapel Grade 6 team: Jessa, Jade, Josh B, Jean, Michael, Tiffany

Thursday – BMV: James 3:17 (Not Knights Day)

Friday, May 20 – Professional Development Day (no school as teachers are doing more training about Truth and Reconciliation)

Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day (no school)

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, May 24 from 3:05-3:30pm – Grade 6 Parents: Mr. Krahn and Mrs. MacAulay will be hosting a parent meeting for the grade 6 students coming to grade 7.  We will be meeting in Room 207 for a short information meeting then Q&A and end with a tour of the High school. Grade 6 students will have a tour of High school on the same day from 1:45-2:45 and will have a chance to have questions answered for themselves.

Friday, May 27 – Family Basketball Greenhouse Fundraiser @ 3:30pm in the gym.

Monday, June 6 – Spring Showcase @ 2:00pm – Please head over the the MY HRA section of the school website, under the news area you will be able to sign up for seats as there are limited seats.

May 9-13

#GeniusHourProject

#Grade5growingpotatoes

Hello Parents,

I hope all mothers had a great day with their children honoring them for Mother’s Day today. Thank you to all the parents that came out Thursday to support students at the Bear Creek Track and Field event. It was a shame that the weather was so bad we had to leave early. Despite the severe rain, our students rose to the occasion and performed really well. Maybe God was building perseverance in us. On Tuesday, we will be going up to the High school to participate in a Science 11 lab on electricity. Should be a great time!

Learning for students this week:

• Math – Measuring mass, temperature and volume
• LA- Novel Study: The Lemonade War; Class Read Aloud: The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase
• Science- Grade 5: We are finishing an informational poster on a BC Resource and starting on a sustainability model project.
  • Grade 6: 5 Station Gravity Lab
• French – Numbers to 100 Bingo practice
• Social Studies–  Print and Digital media exploration
• Bible –  Book of Psalms and Bible sword drills.
• Art – Pattern Ice Cream Project
• PE – Please make sure your student has their PE uniform and running shoes for Wednesday and Thursday! If a student is injured, please send me an email to excuse them from PE.

This Week:

Wednesday – Chapel Grade 6 team: Jessa, Jade, Josh B, Jean

Friday – Knights day, BMV: James 1:5

Saturday –  We are excited to have a movie night, May 14th, to raise money for our Highroad Greenhouse Project! We will have two movies geared towards two different age groups. Due to the weather forecast we will be doing both movies indoors in our gym on the big screen. Chairs will be set up, feel free to bring a blanket to cozy up for the movie. Friends and Family are welcome! Wednesday we will be announcing on our website which movies we will be playing for the event.

Movie geared towards Gr K-6 & families/friends 5:30-7:30pm (doors open 5:30, movie starts at 6)
Movie geared towards Gr 7-12 & families/friends 7:30-10pm (doors open 7:30, movie starts at 8)

Admission is $5 per person (Kids aged 2 and under are free) – Each admission ticket sold includes one bag of popcorn. We will be selling candy bags, chocolate bars, chips, snacks, and beverages at our concession that evening with all proceeds from the night going to the Greenhouse. We are excited to come together as a community and hope to see you there!   Sincerely, The School Board

Upcoming Dates

Friday, May 20 – Professional Development Day (no school as teachers are doing more training about Truth and Reconciliation)

Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day (no school)

Tuesday, May 24 from 3:05-3:30pm – Grade 6 Parents: Mr. Krahn and Mrs. MacAulay will be hosting a parent meeting for the grade 6 students coming to grade 7.  We will be meeting in the chapel for a short information meeting then Q&A and end with a tour of the High school. Grade 6 students will have a tour of High school on the same day from 1:45-2:45 and will have a chance to have questions answered for themselves.

Bear Creek Things to Bring

As we approach the date of the track meet, we wanted to send out some further information on plans for departure, etc. If your student is unable to attend, due to sickness, please text me before 7am @ (778) 539-7944.

We will be taking the bus to the park. Due to the amount of time needed to get there, traffic and early start time, we will be leaving the school at 7:00am. We will be arriving back at approx. 3:45 depending on traffic.

Students should have the following items to take with them in a backpack:

• Water bottle
• Lunch and snacks (we just found out that there will be no concession available, so no money needed)
• PE uniform (to be worn in the morning)
• Rain equipment (umbrella, jacket, towel to sit on) and warm clothing
• Proper running footwear
• Something to do on the bus. Just a reminder that no electronics are allowed on the bus.

For those who are driving, the students should be at Bear Creek Park in Surrey at 8:30 am.

This should be a fun event and we are looking forward to the students having a day full of fun and exercise!

Star Wars / Superhero day on Wednesday

Just a reminder there are no weapons allowed (including lightsabers unfortunately!) for our Star Wars/ Superhero day.

May 2-6

Hello Parents,

Please continue to join our class in praying for the people of Ukraine and for peace. The track meet is coming up on Thursday. Please make sure your student has a backpack with a hat, jacket in case of rain (there is no cover in case of rain), packed lunch, snacks and lots of water. They will need to come wearing their PE uniform. There maybe a possibility of a concession stand, so students could bring money for a sweet treat. Students are responsible for their own items and there are no devices allowed.

Learning for students this week:

• Math – Telling Time: elapsed time, 24 hour clock, time to the second, periods of time.
• LA- Publishing our own imaginative stories; Class Read Aloud: The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase
• Science- Grade 5: We are creating an informational poster on a BC Resource.  Grade 6: 5 Station Gravity Lab
• French – Numbers to 100 Bingo practice
• Social Studies–  Media Bias exploration
• Bible –  Book of Psalms and Bible sword drills.
• Art – Fruit Still Life art pieces
• PE – Please make sure your student has their PE uniform and running shoes for Wednesday and Thursday is our Track Meet!

This Week:

Wednesday – Star Wars / Superhero day: Students wear costumes or their uniform.

Thursday – 7am leave from the school and 3:45 return depending on traffic.

Friday – Knights day, no BMV this week.

Upcoming Dates

Friday, May 20 – Professional Development Day (no school)

Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day (no school)