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Have a great summer

We finished off the school year with an enjoyable trip to Pike Lake and had very nice weather for the day. 

The grade 6 school year has come to an end and it has been my privilege to teach you child. Enjoy the break and  I trust you will all have a great holiday.  See you in the new school year.

Mr. A. Baetz

Tee Times at Wildwood Golf Next Tuesday June 23 Starting at 3:38

Hi,

I have booked 4 tee times at Wildwood and have asked the students if they are interested in golfing on June 23 Tuesday at: 

3:38 

3:45

3:52

3:59 

Up to 4 can go in a group.  I have asked the students if they are interested in golfing and I had about 11 sign up.  This is not mandatory and is optional.

The cost is 7.50 per person plus 3.00 pull cart.  We will be golfing 9 holes.  Please sign the forms and have them back by Monday. 

 

I have room for 2 more students if they need a ride.  Otherwise, the students are required to have their own ride. If they get there early,  they can practice putting and chipping. 

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

 

Mr. Baetz

306-280-8412
baetza@spsd.sk.ca

 

 

Chapel on Thursday

Dear parents/guardians,                                                                                                              

                On Thursday, June 18^th we are having a picnic potluck. If it’s nice outside during period 2, we will be outside. Otherwise, we will be in the Multi-purpose Room. Please bring a picnic blanket. Each student is asked to contribute to the potluck. Please bring the assigned food/drinks for your particular class, they are:

Grade 8- salty snacks

Grade 7/8- fruit  

Grade 7- drinks

Grade 6 – dessert

Grade 5/6- choice of the following- buns/crackers/cheese/cold meat/pickles

Grade 5- choice of the following- buns/crackers/cheese/cold meat/pickles

Thank you for participating and making our chapel a wonderful time of sharing.

Miss Anholt, Mrs. Bekkatla, Mrs. Taylor

Spelling - Words Ending in "-ology" and BMV: Test on Friday

1. anthology
2. anthropology
3. archaeology
4. astrology
5. biology
6. cardiology
7. criminology
8. gemology
9. genealogy
10. geology
11. ideology
12. neurology
13. paleontology
14. pathology
15. psychology
16. sociology
17. technology
18. terminology
19. theology
20. zoology

Proverbs 30:5-6

5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

References for Proverbs 30:5

• Cross References

• 8 30:5 - S Ps 12:6 ; S 18:30
• 9 30:5 - S Ge 15:1 ; Ps 84:11

6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Spelling List - Weather Terms -Test on Friday

1. hygrometer
2. thermometer
3. meteorology
4. pressure
5. visibility
6. humidity
7. moisture
8. cloud
9. tornado
10. front
11. satellite
12. anemometer
13. evaporation
14. thunderstorm
15. forecast
16. precipitation
17. barometer
18. hurricane
19. condensation
20. temperature

Reading Goals Due June 19

June is a shorter school month so the reading goals will be ending on June 19.

The Greatest Game Ever Played Golf Video This Friday

We are working on our golf unit in PE the U.S.Open golf tournament is coming up soon..  This movie is a true story about the U.S. Open Golf tournament in 1913 where he was an amateur golfer playing against the professionals. 

Here is the trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv6FZMeA2Mw

It is listed as General Viewing on the DVD, but it is also listed as PG. 

We plan to watch it this Friday.  If students want to bring chips, snack or a drink that would be fine.

Math Vocabulary Quiz - June 8

Social Quiz Study Notes Grade 5 - June 4, Grade 5/6 June 5, Grade 6 June 5

The quiz will be multiple choice and fill in the blanks.

 

Social Study Notes

The native peoples of Canada were the first inhabitants of the land now known as Canada.  They often refer to themselves as First Nations. The native peoples of Canada spoke 53 different languages.

The first Europeans to visit the shores of North America were Norse farmers and traders from Greenland called Vikings. The Vikings were people from Norway, Denmark and Sweden who traded with those who could defend themselves and raided and pillaged those who could not.

Bjarni Herjolfsson was the first Viking to see the land of North America in 986.  About 15 years later, Leif Ericsson sailed the course and settled in Newfoundland for the winter. Archaeologists have found the remains of a Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland. Vikings did not have compass. They sailed by using their knowledge of the sun, moon and stars.

John Cabot claimed the new found land for England.

Martin Frobisher made the first attempt at establishing an English settlement.

James Cook also fought against the French at Louisburg, Nova Scotia.

Jean Nicollet was the first European who discovered Lake Superior.

Henry Kelsey lived among the natives in the northern fur country for almost 40 years.

Sir Humphrey Gilbert officially claimed Newfoundland for England.

Alexander Mackenzie was a Scottish born fur trader who charted the Canadian West.

Samuel de Champlain called his settlement in Quebec The Habitation.

Champlain preferred to travel by canoe.

Beaver pelts were used to make hats.

Champlain crossed the Atlantic between France and New France 21 times.

Champlain used a gun called an arquebus.

Marquis Louis-Joseph de Montcalm was under orders by the French government to prevent the English from gaining a foothold in New France, while James Wolfe was under orders from the English government to drive out the French and take control for Britain.   The battle of this war in Canada was fought on the Plains of Abraham and resulted in ending France’s claim to any part of British North America.

Acadians is the name given to the French-speaking people in Atlantic Canada.

The Loyalists were the people who remained loyal to Britain and the British Empire during the American Revolution.

The war of 1812 was a fight against invasion by the United States.

All railroads in Canada were combined to form the Canadian National Railway.

Gold was discovered in the Fraser River Valley in 1856 and in the Cariboo Mountains between 1860 and 1866. 

 

BMV - Test on Friday

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Cookie Dough Pick-Up This Thursday May 28

Just a reminder that the cookie dough pick up is this Thursday.  Please ensure that your child can transport the cookie dough to their customer(s). 

Thanks again for your support.

Bible Newspaper Deadline: June 9th For CE

All Bible Newspapers-for all 3 classes- will be due on Tuesday, June 9th (before we leave for our Kinasao trip). There will be NO extensions, as there is limited time to mark them and add them to report cards. Each class averages 2 class periods/week to work on these. Any extra time needed should be happening at home. Better get writing my mini journalists!

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Update

Our goal was to raise 260 units of cookie dough to complete the fundraiser for our trip to Camp Kinasao.  As of Wednesday,  May 13, at about 3 pm,  we have raised 258.  WOW!  Way to go.

It is imperative that the money and order forms be in by Thursday, May 14th at noon so we can get our orders by May 28th.

Thank you for your work and support.  We will keep you posted as to when the cookie dough comes in.

Math Objectives For May and June

Just a reminder that students need to be at the following objectives by May - 122 and
June - 135.

Spelling and BMV - Art Terms - Test on Friday

1. composition
2. secondary
3. watercolour
4. acrylic
5. texture
6. pastel
7. stenciling
8. complementary
9. tempera
10. lithography
11. primary
12. encaustic
13. perspective
14. highlight
15. fresco
16. caricature
17. palette
18. landscape
19. mural
20. collage

Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

Kinasao Fund Raiser Begins Today

Dear Parents,

We will be holding a fund raiser during the next two weeks to hopefully raise the final funds needed to raise for our trip to Kinasao.  We still need about $1300 dollars.  We are going to be selling cookie dough to hopefully cover all of our costs.

We are going to be selling the boxes/tubs for $15 each.  QSP will be getting $10 and we will be getting $5 for each unit we sell.  That means we will need to sell about 260 units to reach our goal.

Here is a link to the brochure that went home today.

http://funds.qsp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Tasty-Batters-Canada-No-Hi.pdf

And here is a link for the QSP web site.

http://funds.qsp.ca/campaign/frozen-treats/

The fundraiser goes on for about two weeks until May 14.  (May 15 is a PD day)

If you have any questions about the fund raiser please feel free to contact me.

Mr. Baetz

Spelling List - History Terms - Test on Friday

1. abolition
2. civilizations
3. communism
4. compromise
5. confederate
6. democracy
7. dictator
8. exploration
9. holocaust
10. immigrant
11. independence
12. medieval
13. military
14. parliament
15. rebellion
16. reconstruction
17. renaissance
18. revolution
19. slavery
20. tariff

Science Reminder

Science: Remember to bring your materials for the group project on the Digestive system.

Careers Assignment Due June 5

Write a 600 word report on the following:

Choose two or three different occupations that interest you and you believe you have the skills to do this.

Give a description of what the job would entail.

What are the working conditions like?

What are the earnings and job benefits?  (Salary)

What are the education or training requirements?

Any other interesting challenges or facts related to these occupations.

Include a title page and an outline (Table of Contents)

Ie.

I.                    Introduction

II.                  Career 1

a.       Explanation of job

b.      Working conditions

c.       Earnings and job benefits

d.      Education and training

e.      Interesting facts

f.        It would be a good job for me because…

III.                Career 2

a.       Explanation of job

b.      Working conditions

c.       Earnings and job benefits

d.      Education and training

e.      Interesting facts

f.        It would be a good job for me because…

IV.                Career 3

a.       Explanation of job

b.      Working conditions

c.       Earnings and job benefits

d.      Education and training

e.      Interesting facts

f.        It would be a good job for me because…

 

V.                  Conclusion

 

Due Friday June 5^th

Hand in on time                                                                                                                    /5

Grammar/ Spelling                                                                                                              /5

Content                                                                                                                                  /10

Presentation and display (neatness and organization and engagement)               /10

Total                                                                                                                                     /30                       

 

BMV and Spelling List - Test on Friday

1. administrator
2. accountant
3. architect
4. attorney
5. carpenter
6. conservationist
7. cosmetologist
8. detective
9. electrician
10. engineer
11. firefighter
12. mechanic
13. pharmacist
14. physician
15. plumber
16. psychiatrist
17. reporter
18. scientist
19. secretary
20. veterinarian

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God  is living and active.  Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.                          

Spring Sale and Bake Sale for Grades 5-6 Camp Kinasao Trip

Please bring gently used items as well as baked goods for the Spring Sale and Bake Sale for Grades 5-6 Camp Kinasao Trip

April 20-April 24 at morning and lunch recess times

In Mr. Letkeman’s gr. 5/6 classroom

A table will be set-up in the Commons for Bake Sale items.

All bake sale items are $1.00 and spring sale items for $2.00 each!

Math Objectives for The Next Few Months

Just a reminder that students need to be completed these number of objectives by the end of the following months.  The students have been working diligently and lets keep working until the end.

April - 108
May - 122
June - 135

Little Ceasar's Pizza Cards Went Home Today

Dear Parents,

Mrs. Graham handed me the Little Ceasar's Pizza cards and I gave them to the students who bought them.  Please check with your child to ensure the cards are delivered. Thanks to parents and students for helping raise over $220 for Camp Kinasao.

Also, thank you Mrs. Graham for you work in supporting the trip to Kinasao!

BMV and Spelling - Test on Friday

1. affair
2. affirm
3. aftertaste
4. afterthought
5. antebellum
6. antecedent
7. circulate
8. circumspect
9. epilogue
10. epitaph
11. periphery
12. periscope
13. postgraduate
14. postscript
15. precede
16. prerequisite
17. progeny
18. prohibit
19. submarine
20. subordinate

Psalm 19:7

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,making wise the simple.

European Update And Have a Great Easter Break

Hi

Hope all are well. I hope you all have a great break and continue to work on completing your reading goals and book report. We were outside of Amadeus Mozart house in Vienna. 

Weather is cool and wet here. 

Look up Prague, Vienna, Bratislava,Berlin, and Amsterdam on the map. 

Trip is going great. Hope you are all doing well. 

Apple Strudel from Vienna tastes delicious. 

See you all after the break.

Mr.Baetz

Sent from my iPhone 

Monday - Thursday This Week

I will be away for the next 4 days of school.   Things should be going a usual  next week and there will be an Easter Chapel on Thursday.

Students should note of the latest book report posted.  The students should be continuing to keep focused on completing their math objectives and attain reading goals over the break.

Have a great Easter and will see you after the break.

Accelelated Reader Classic Book Report

Classic, Medal Winner, or Best Seller Accelerated Reader Book Report 

Accelerated Reader Book Report Due April  28

 

Marking Scheme

 

On time                                      /4

 

Followed Instructions                /4

 

Grammar/Spelling                     /4

 

Content                                      /8

 

Overall Presentation                  /4

 

Accelerated Reader Quiz          /10

 

Total                                         /44

 

The students are to choose Classic book, Medal Winner, or Best Seller  Accelerated Reader book and write a book report on it. Here are the instructions to follow:

 

Due: April 28

 

I. Include: Title Page, Published Date, Publishing Company, Author, Number of Pages, Chapters.

II. Who are the main Characters in the book?

III. Vocabulary – Find 5 words in the book that you do not know and list them and write the definition.

IV. Give a summary what the story is about. 100-200 words

V. What was your favorite scene in the book?

VI. What are some of the values that are evident in the book? (ie. respect, loyalty, courage, etc.)

VII. Would you recommend this book to someone else? Why or why not?

VIII. Complete the Accelerated Reader quiz.

Spelling List - Test on Thursday

adversary
authentic
benevolent
consequence
endeavor
futile
haughty
indignant
lieutenant
ludicrous
malady
meager
novice
paradox
peculiar
placid
quarrel
remorse
skeptical
spacious

Famous Canadian Social Studies Assignment - Due March 31

Social Studies Assignment

Choose a Canadian that is famous.  This person can be famous for a number of reasons and you are to explain why this person is famous.  The person needs to be famous for contributing for the betterment of Canada and the World. 

1.        Write a 200-300 word paper on this Canadian.

2.       Explain why this person is famous.  Is it for political reasons, athletic reasons, artistic reasons etc. ?  What are some of things s/he has done?

3.       How has this person’s work improved things in Canada?

 

4.   Person can be alive currently and does not necessarily need to be born in Canada (ie. Sir John A. MacDonald was born in Scotland.)  Where is this person from?

5.       Include a picture.

6.       Include a bibliography.



Hand in on time                                                                                                                    /5

Grammar/ Spelling                                                                                                              /5

Content                                                                                                                                  /10

Presentation and display (neatness and organization and engagement)               /10

Total                                                                                                                                     /30                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Grade 5, 5/6 Camp Kinasao Fundraiser - Little Ceasars - Return by March 25

These forms went home today.  Please fill them out and return.  Thanks.

 

Grade 5, 5/6, 6 Camp Kinasao Fundraising March 2015   Little Caesars Hot-N-Ready Pizza Gift Card Fundraising Order Form   Student’s Name: __________________________ Phone #: __________ Grade: (circle) 5    5/6   6           Teacher’s Name: __________________                      Please make cheques out to Saskatoon Christian School   If the classes sell <  50 cards, a 10% return. If the classes sell > 50 cards, a 20% return!    Please return forms and $ to homeroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
Customer’s Name	Phone #	# of $25 Gift Cards ordered	Total Paid
TOTALS
*****  Don’t Forget To Include Payment *****