Agendas
This is a tool
to record upcoming tests, events, homework and assignments. The agendas
are an effective communication tool between parent and teacher. Should
you have any questions or information to relay to me, I will answer you as
early as I can. For the times that the agenda may not be the appropriate
place to convey information or concerns, please feel free to contact me
personally.
Homework
Other than studying for tests, your child’s homework should be to
complete any work not finished in class. At times, they will also be sent home
with worksheets or activities that compliment what we are doing in class. As
of next week, if your child does not have any homework, they are asked to read
their French book. In Extended French, they should be reading at least 10-15
minutes a night. In French Immersion, they should be reading at least 15-20
minutes a night.
Blogs and the use of Technology in the Classroom
My goal is to use as much technology as I can in the
classroom, thus further enhancing your child’s educational experience. The blog address for our class is: fantasticfourfivesinfrench.blogspot.ca On the blog you will find: homework, study guides (when
necessary), useful links to help your child practice their French and support
them in doing their homework, as well as Brain Breaks. I will be
posting more frequently shortly as we are reaching the end of our introductory
assignments in class. I would like to use the following: Kidblog, Youtube,
Storybird, iPads, Powtoon, Prezi, Smart Notebook, ....
Classroom Management
In regards to classroom management, I am using a variety of
systems based on the needs of each class. In all classes, the students are
rewarded based on meeting the following: preparedness, effective listening,
active participation in class lessons and discussions as well as working
silently when required.
Rewards: as encouragement for their positive behaviour and having
met those goals, I either reward the students with a choice in the “treasure
box” (pencils, erasers, no homework passes) or a class reward such as extended
recess, extra time on the computer or a special block of their choice (pj and
suffy day, movie block, treats...).
Tests and Evaluations
Tests, quizzes or presentations are given at the end of each unit.
The students are given 10-14 days to prepare. A rubric and instructions are
sent home for presentations. Study guides for tests or quizzes will be posted
on the blog.
French
On top of teaching French language arts, I will also be teaching
Science, Social Studies and The Arts in French. My goal is ensure a solid
improvement in your child's French oral communication skills. In order to
attain this goal, I have daily oral exercises in which I encourage everyone to
participate actively. I will also be working on enhancing the skills that
they already have in reading and writing in French. I like to teach
French in an interactive and participial manner, optimizing student
participation and learning.
Science
In Grade 4, we will be taking a look at: les habitats
et les communautés, la lumière et le son, and les roches et les minéraux.
In Grade 5, we will be
taking a look at: les systèmes du corps humain, es propriétés et les
changements de la matière, l'effet des forces and l'économie de l'énergie et
des ressources.
Please understand that we may not have enough time to take a look
at them all.
Social Studies
We have just received the new Curriculum for Social Studies. Due to the changes in the Curriculum,
we will be implementing it gradually over the next few years. We are working as
a Junior French division to ensure that the units are consistent for each grade
level.
The Arts
The four arts
strands are: music, drama, visual arts and dance. I believe that it is
best to integrate the arts into the other subject as much as possible.
When it is not possible for me to do so, the students will have specific
art units. Two of the strands will be graded in the first terms, and the
remainder will be graded in the second term.
In an effort to support the curriculum and educational experience,
should you have any expertise in any of these subjects, please contact me by
sending a note in your child's agenda. I will be happy to set up a
workshop for you in our class. I know that there is an abundance of
talent in this community that could be used to enrich your child's educational
and learning experience.
With your cooperation and support, I am confident that we can
ensure that your child flourishes during this school year.
Your Partner in Catholic Education,
Mme Campbell
