Mme. Macdonald

Reading in French – Students read independently in French from the time they enter the classroom in the morning to approximately 9:30.  They choose the books themselves. There are a variety of books available in the classroom and the students are also encouraged to select books from our French library collection. The students should now know how to pick [...]

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We have embarked on a project of reading 100 books as a class through a program with Scholastic. After we have read 100 books, Scholastic will donate books to kids who need them. We have the added advantage of reading books in both French and English! We are currently reading Bridge [...]

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In preparation for French week which will take place the week before March break, we are placing our orders for croissants to enjoy at a French café.  The cost of the croissants is $1.00 and students are able to order up to two if they so choose.  The deadline for the order and payment is [...]

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Here is a website I discovered which I am using to find ways to inspire English writing. I am trying to post a link to it. I’ll cross my fingers. 
www.writingfix.com

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vouloir
au présent   au passé composé  à l’imparfait
je veux                j’ai voulu               je voulais
tu veux              tu as voulu             tu voulais
il/elle/on veut      il/elle/on a voulu   il/elle/on voulait
nous voulons        nous avons voulu    nous voulions
vous voulez          vous avez voulu       vous vouliez
ils/elles veulent  ils/elles ont voulu      ils/elles voulaient
au futur simple  au futur proche   6  au conditionnel présent
je voudrai                je vais vouloir                 je voudrais
tu voudras               tu [...]

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Three descriptive paragraphs (minimum of 5 sentences each) will be published in good copy this week. (due date:  Friday) Students may choose to write more than three paragraphs or more lengthy paragraphs.  Students may publish using a computer or cursive writing in pen.  The paragraphs may be accompanied by one or more illustrations.   Some [...]

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Here is an example of the math lesson we will be reviewing on Monday.  Extra practice at home changing from millimetres to centimetres and visa versa would be a great way to check your child’s understanding of this concept.  
Les centimètres et les millimètres
 
Change les centimètres aux millimètres:
 
1 cm = 10 mm
1 mm = 0,1 [...]

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We are scheduled to go skating this Wednesday, February 27th.  Don’t forget your skates in a cloth bag, gloves, coats and helmets!

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Thank you to all students and parents for your participation in our student-led conferences.  (Two more to go!) Thank you also for your patience in the hallway and a special  thank you to all of the  brothers and sisters who showed tremendous patience and respect during our conferences.  I am very proud of all the [...]

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We are working to improve our writing in both languages through the writing traits approach.  Today we listened to Jane Yolen’s Owl Moon and learned how to create a sense of sentence fluency in our writing.  We did this by varying the length of sentences between short and long and beginning our sentences in a [...]

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