4V & Chemistry 11 With Mr. Bakker

Service Hours Begin This Term

For many, the concept of service hours is a new one. This post is written to help both students and parents understand how this works.

Grade four students are asked to earn a total of 8 service hours between now and early March. Service hours can be earned at home, school or at church. Regular chores should not be counted as service. Some ideas include gardening, snow removal, washing the car, vacuuming out the car, organizing recycling, child minding, chores over and above ones that are regularly done at home, and helping out at church. There may also be opportunities to earn service hours at school doing small jobs for teachers or picking up garbage outside.

The key is that students need to actively pursue opportunities rather than expect them to materialize.
Every time your child earns an hour of service time please send a note to school so the teachers can track them. We hope that this will help inspire our students to think beyond themselves and seek out opportunities to serve. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.

4S & 4V - French Gesture Practice

Since the beginning of December, grade four students have been learning A LOT of new French vocabulary AND a lot of gestures to help them understand the meaning of the words. To assist students with learning all of the new vocabulary, videos are have been posted on the French blog for them to WATCH AND PRACTICE.

Weekly homework for all grade four French students is a minimum of 30 minutes of gesture practice per week.  It would be helpful if that time were spread over two or three days, rather than one straight half hour of practice.  Parents are asked to note practice times on the monthly calendar in their child's planner AND initial them. Weeks are graded from Thursday to Thursday. Planners will be checked every Thursday morning.

Parents: thank you in advance for your help and support!
Students: keep up the good work, as this will speed up our progress and allow us to start the play, 'Les Trois Petits Cochons!'

4V - Christmas Dress Up

4V - Cityscape Creations

Celebrating an AWESOME Production

A HUGE shout out to Mrs. Mahon and all of the wonderful students and staff for all of their hard work!

Back to The Manger!!

First Rehearsal Under Way!!

Earth-Keepers!

4V took some time last week to put some of our learning into action. We've spent more than two months learning all about habitats and communities. One thing we learned was about garbage and the damage that it can do to an animal's habitat as well as an animal's digestive system. It also looks bad to see litter on the roads, sidewalks, playground, soccer field, and flower beds. We split the class into 8 teams of three and each group cleaned up litter in a different area of the neighbourhood. We cleaned up the school yard as well as 162nd Street and over at Holy Cross. It felt good to do good work!

Awesome World Geography Videos!

Here are two videos that are helpful with learning world geography!  The tunes are VERY catchy, but the songs move at a pretty quick pace.  Be aware that the second video is more that 10 years old and that some country names have changed since then.  (It's still worth watching, though!)

Christmas Outreach Opportunity!

This year's Christmas musical is quickly approaching!  As many of you know, the musical has a special focus on giving to those less fortunate.  In conjunction with that idea, we are collected much needed items for our local shelters and organizations who serve such people right here in our own community.  Below is a list of items that we are specifically collecting.  Please help in any way you can!

• granola bars
• protein bars
• yogurt bars
• gum
• hot chocolate packs
• hand warmer packs
• Kleenex packs
• body wash
• toothpaste
• toothbrushes
• gift cards for Tim Horton's or grocery stores like Safeway or Save-On Foods

NEW...

• gloves
• toques
• T-shirts
• PJ pants
• men's boxer shorts

Life This Week in Grade Four

French Quiz - November 13

We are currently learning the days of the week and months of the year in French.  Below are two videos we are using to help us remember.





Click on the link below for online activities to practice.
Languages Online

Last Week in October 4S

What a GREAT Day!!!!

Our grade fours had an awesome first cross country experience today!  God blessed us with a perfect day - keeping the rain away until we were on the bus heading back to school!  There were a total of 228 grade four boys and 182 grade four girls competing today.  The overall grand total of grades 4-7 runners?  1395!!  Wow!!

Sixties Day in 4S ... celebrating the 50th anniversary of our school

French Quiz Next Thursday!

We are learning how to count to 50 in French! Students have three resources to help them prepare for next week's quiz. All students have flashcards for numbers 1-20, as well as a study sheet for 1-20 and a study sheet for 20-50. The quiz on October 23 will be a fill-in-the-blank styled quiz. Below are a few more resources to help!




Click on the link below to help with pronunciation of numbers 0 - 50.

Les Chiffres de 0 A 50

Ms. Stegeman's Birthday and Mushroom Walk

Big Buddies 4S and the Grade 9/10 Art Class

4S Continents and Ocean game

Link for Geography quiz http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/world_G0_Click.html

French Alphabet Rap!

We are currently learning how to say / sing the alphabet in French!  This is a helpful video...

4V - Coquitlam Watershed

What a difference a day can make!  4S spent the day yesterday at the Coquitlam Watershed in the POURING RAIN!  We were very fortunate today with glorious sunshine and not a drop of precipitation.  (Sorry, 4S!)  It was a great day, and we really enjoyed our time at the watershed!

Buddies on a Wet Friday Afternoon

Geocaching Mini-Course

Field Trip Reminder

Reminder: All Day Field Trip to the Coquitlam Watershed

4S - Monday, September 29
 4V - Tuesday, September 30
                                                   

Most of the day is outside so send your child with appropriate clothing.

Make sure  you send back the field trip consent form for all field trips this year. 

Thank you to Ms. Clarke and Ms. D’Cruze for volunteering for 4S.
Thank you to Ms. Bowman and Ms. De Vries for volunteering for 4V.

Minute to Win It Chapel

Ms. Hofstede organized all grades 1-7 students into 42 mixed grade groups for a community building chapel this morning. What a blast we had!  First we all did an Oreo cookie challenge where we had to start with an Oreo cookie on our foreheads and use our face muscles to wiggle it into our mouths to earn points for our team. The second activity we did was group Pictionary. Everyone got a chance to participate and it was a lot of fun!

4S and 1V Buddies

4S Forest Walk

4V & 1M Buddies Today!

Our buddy class is 1M, and today we met together for the first time.  Both classes have 24 students which works out rather nicely!  We spent some time getting to know one another and had a chance to share some of our favourite things. 

4V Enjoying Their Library Visit

4V loves Monday afternoons!  We get to end our day in the school library!  Mrs. VanderBeek reads us a story and we get a chance to check out books and curl up in a quiet place for a while to read. 

Reading Survey by 4S: Why we Read at Home

Students in 4S all claimed they read a lot at home. These were the reasons why.

·        It is good for me

·        Books make my brain grow and makes me smart and I love reading books

·        It’s fun and interesting (3)

·        My parents say I have to and sometimes I read because I want to (2)

·        I have to (2)

·        It is fun and not tiring and I get to play video games if I read

·        Reading is fun; you just have to find a good book

·        I want to (3)

·        I just like reading and learning from information books

·        I can visualize what I read and it makes me smart

·        If I don’t read, I can’t play video games

·        It is interesting 2

·        It’s good for you and makes your brain smart

·        I like it and want to see what will happen next in the book 

Celebrating Terry Fox

Mr. Stuart lead this morning's chapel and he spoke about Terry Fox and his legacy. We watched a short video that shared about Terry's life and determination. After chapel, we all went outside to walk and run in Terry's honour. 

Second Week in 4S

Upcoming Field Trip to the Coquitlam Watershed

Field Trip 

to the 

Coquitlam Watershed

4S on Monday, Sep. 29

4V on Tuesday, Sep. 30

from 8:55-2:30 

Space is limited so we can only take two adults.  

A bus operated by metro Vancouver will transport us. 

Exploring the Watersheds & Discovering Connections 

We plan to experience this special place and discover its unique treasures. This is a place where few people go, wildlife abounds, trees tower in mountains and valleys and water moves through natural landscapes to our water supply system.

We will hop on the ‘water’ bus, see the dam, learn how water gets from reservoir to tap and explore what makes watershed ecosystems important through fun, student-centered activities.

Students will make connections between healthy ecosystems and a healthy water supply. Once they've experienced the magic, they will be reminded of their special day, every time they turn on the tap! 

First Week in 4S

A Few Reminders

The grade four teachers would really appreciate your help in ensuring that your child is as prepared as possible for the school year.  Could you please make sure that your child has...

1 - A school P.E. shirt and shorts LABLED with at least their last name.
2 - Suitable running style shoes for indoor P.E. - also known as 'indoor shoes.'
3 - A reusable water bottle.
4 - An earthquake comfort kit.

Thank you!

THIS MONDAY! International Literacy Awareness Day

On Monday, September 8 at 10:00 am, all Pre-K through grade 7 students will drop everything and read (or be read to) for at least 10 minutes.  Students will be encouraged to do this bare-footed to remind us that many children around the world lack much of we take for granted each and every day.  We are also encouraging students to bring in coins to support literacy at our sister schools in Honduras and Sierra Leone.

Today in 4V

What a GREAT first full day!  A lot of new experiences were packed in to the day including bucket drumming in music class, a visit to the newly relocated computer lab, and playing outside FIRST before eating lunch.  This afternoon was spent completing a math assessment and working on an art project.  Tomorrow morning is our first chapel of the new school year.  Everyone is invited!  It will start at approximately 8:50am.

We're Ready!!!

Summer is almost over!  It's time to gear up for a new school year!  We are SO excited to meet our new grade four students!  Three more sleeps!  YIPPPEEE!

Street Parade 2014

End of Year Swimming

The grade fours will be swimming at Surrey Sports and Leisure next Tuesday.  Please remind your child to come prepared with their swimsuits, towels, and any other gear they might need - ie: goggles, hair elastics, brush/comb, 50 cents for locker etc.  As part of our year-end wrap up, we will also be enjoying pizza for lunch that day!  :-)  Students will receive up to two slices of cheese or pepperoni pizza.  Students should still bring their own snacks and drinks that day.

4V - "We Are" Project

It's hard to believe that we are on the cusp of our last month together in 4V!  Where has the time gone?  We have spent A LOT of time focusing on character development this year. In devotions we have explored a variety of different character attributes including responsibility, respect, self-control, patience, honesty, and creativity.  Themes of gratitude and empathy are two other big ideas we have spent a lot of time on.  This week we did our best to pull it all together and brainstorm all of the positive attributes that are represented in our class.  We're not saying that we have all mastered all of these traits, but we recognize their importance and the fact that we all have areas where we can improve!

                  

A Message to the Grade Fours From Mrs. Stegeman

Greetings from Ms. Stegeman on "El Camino de Santiago"

Dear Grade Four, 

I thought of you today as I was walking. I could hear frogs croaking, see storks flying above me and little mice kept crossing the path in front of me. Have you visited the pond lately? Is Raphael Yertle the Turtle's grave still there? 

Walking the Camino is going very well. It is challenging walking 20-25 km a day. We often sleep in albergues (hostels) with people all over the world. One night we slept in one room with 96 other people. The scenery is spectacular. 

Hope you have a great finish to your year.

*****URGENT REMINDER!!!!*****

Please be reminded that all grades 4 and 5 students are participating in the C.E.S.S. track and field meet THIS WEDNESDAY! Students are required to be at school EARLY. In order for students to be bused in time to the venue, they must be at school by 7:45 am. Please make the necessary arrangements to be on time. THANK YOU!

There will be a concession available at the the stadium. Students are asked to bring a healthy lunch and a water bottle with their name on it. Please refrain from bringing electronics to the event.

Grade 4s at Track and Field

Lights! Camera! Action!

The middle school students had the opportunity to watch the primary spring concert this afternoon. The K-3 students did a great job!  

Spring Program - Grade 4 Bucket Drumming

Grades 4 & 5 C.E.S.S. Track and Field

On Wednesday, May 21, all SCS grades 4 and 5 students will be participating in the Christian Elementary School Sports (C.E.S.S.) track and field day at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley.  In order for us to bus the students in time for the first events, students will NEED TO BE AT SCHOOL EARLY THAT DAY.  Please make arrangements to have your child/children at the school by 7:45 am.  Students who normally take the bus to school WILL NEED to make other arrangements.

Getting Ready!

The grade fours practiced with the grade seven band this afternoon in preparation for next week's spring concert. If you think it was warm outside today, imagine how warm it was in the music room with more than 100 students playing recorders and band instruments!  Mrs. Mahon spoke very highly of the grade fours after the practice. She said, "they were troopers!"

Picnic Lunch in 4V

Mr. Beimers read to us this afternoon while all of the grade fours ate lunch in 4V.  Thanks, Mr. Beimers!!

Last Pool Day... :-(

More Fun at the Pool!

Class Pictures

Spring Has Sprung

What a glorious day!  We're looking forward to more of this weather.  Too bad it ends today...

Yay! Swimming Today!

Swimming Lessons & Play Time!

4V - Welcome Grandparents and Special Friends!

It was wonderful meeting the grandparents and special friends of 4V students on Friday. Grade 4 performed during a special program in the gym while the grandparents enjoyed a light lunch.

Stegeman's Teahouse

4S Sails into Adventure

Fort Langley (brigade # 3)

4V - Dr. Seuss Dress Up Day!

Fort Langley!

A HUGE thank you to all the wonderful people who came along with us today!

Day 1 - K-7 on One Campus Again! (Pre-K Starting March 5!)

Another great creation from Mr. Fernhout!

Farewell Ceremony to Raphael Yertle the Turtle ... Love 4S

Raphael

 Raphael was a great turtle. We would visit him every now and then. We will always remember the day we found him. Benji, Caeden and Amadeus found him. We were all so exited! He was so nice. We put him in our sanctuary for the night. Then he started making these adorable sounds like “EEP! EEP!”  We wish he wouldn’t have died. When we found out we were devastated. He was the cutest turtle ever. We will miss him dearly.  Rest in peace,  Raphael.

-written by Nadya

  

Welcome Pre-K to 3!

Wow!  The new building is complete and teachers are working hard to get their classrooms ready!  Welcome, everyone!  We're looking forward to having everyone together once again!

Pink Shirt Day 4S

Yes, ANOTHER Snow Video! - Courtesy of Mr. Fernhout

Fun in the Snow in February 4S

4V - Fun in the Snow!

Canada Wins and 4S Enjoys the Moment

Bella's Speech - 4S

Jacob's Speech - 4V

Field Trip to Fort Langley

Attention all grade four students and parents:

Field Trip 

to 

Fort Langley Historic Site 

on

March 6

Leaving by bus at 9:10 returning at 12:45 

 Email your child's teacher if you would like to help and join us.

(first 7 volunteers are paid for) 

4V Gymnastics with Mr. Stuart

Gymnastics is our current focus in P.E. right now.  Students are having opportunities to explore the different equipment and practice routines.  A big thank you to Mr. Stuart for sharing his expertise!

Happy Valentine's Day by 4S

4V - Library Time

Mrs. VanderBeek was kind enough to reschedule our library class that we missed as a result of the Family Day holiday yesterday!  Thanks Mrs. VanderBeek!

Weather Project Fair 4S

4S & 4V French

4S and 4V are continuing to learn vocabulary along with gestures. The practice assignment for next week is to spend a minimum of 30 minutes on sections A, B, C and D. There will be an oral quiz on Wednesday, February 5 that will consist of 10 words from sections C and D.

The clip below is from today's 4V French class. We went 'retro' and revisited a few songs we learned in the fall. Enjoy!

Recorder Karate - 'Hot Cross Buns'

Service Hours Begin This Term

For many, the concept of service hours is a new one. This post is written to help both students and parents understand how this works.
Grade four students are asked to earn a total of 8 service hours between now and early March. Service hours can be earned at home, school or at church. Regular chores should not be counted as service. Some ideas include gardening, snow removal, washing the car, vacuuming out the car, organizing recycling, child minding, chores over and above ones that are regularly done at home, and helping out at church. There may also be opportunities to earn service hours at school doing small jobs for teachers or picking up garbage outside. The key is that students need to actively pursue opportunities rather than expect them to materialize.
Every time your child earns an hour of service time please send a note to school so the teachers can track them. We hope that this will help inspire our students to think beyond themselves and seek out opportunities to serve. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.

4S & 4V - Practicing French Gestures

Since early December, grade four students have been learning A LOT of new French vocabulary AND a lot of gestures to help them understand the meaning of the words. To assist students with learning all of the new vocabulary, videos are have been posted on the French blog for them to WATCH AND PRACTICE.

Weekly homework for all grade four French students is a minimum of 15 minutes of gesture practice twice a week. Parents are asked to note practice times on the monthly calendar in their child's planner AND initial them. Weeks are graded from Wednesday to Wednesday. Planners will be checked every Wednesday morning.

Parents: thank you in advance for your help and support!

Students: keep up the good work, as this will speed up our progress and allow us to start the play, 'Les Trois Petits Cochons!'

4V Visits Surrey Art Centre

Welcome Back, 4V!

Welcome back!  I hope that you all had a restful time with family and friends, and were able to reflect on the best gift ever - Jesus!  Not everyone has returned to the classroom just yet, so we're not feeling 'whole' in 4V.  Looking ahead, there are lots of events, activities and units of study on the horizon for term two!  We've just begun a new novel - 'Shiloh' and are learning about weather in science class.  FSA (Foundational Skills Assessment) testing begins soon, so we are spending some time in math on getting comfortable with solving word problems.  Feel free to check out the link to the FSA practice tests.  The link can be found on the top right side of this blog under LINKS.