Welcome Parents!1. Please sign in2. Try to find your child’s seat…3. Write an encouraging note for your child on the back of their picture.

A bit about me…PhilippinesBachelor of Administrative Studies @ York UniversityTaught English overseasBachelor of Education @ Tyndale University

Class RoutinesAgenda – signed everyday by teacher and parentsCommunication folder – Out on Friday, In by MondayHomework – designated or unfinished taskMicrowave Schedule (blog) – once a weekFood – refrain from pop, iced tea, heavy sugar drinks and snacks. To help keep students performing best opt for fruits, veggies, yogurt, cheese and other healthy and nutritious foods. We are a NUT FREE School.

Curriculum – Language ArtsReading

In class program – daily sustained independent reading, occasional shared reading, weekly reading journal, book report per term, novel studies.Home Program – Reading A-Z – students take home their level books to read several times along with comprehension questions. Teachers review with students every week during guided individual or group sessions.

Writing – weekly journal (free flow), formal writing (paragraph, heritage fair, speeches, poetry, business letter, persuasive, narrative)Weekly Spelling – Thursday Quiz, Friday Pre-testGrammar – twice a week – tests every 3 weeks and throughout writing assignments

CurriculumMATHEMATICS - Math Makes Sense

Gr. 6 – Mrs. HooverGr. 5 - Miss TorresStudents may receive extra help during Study Hall.

BIBLE weekly verse every Thursday content – ACSI Bible Gr. 5 Chapel days – Sept 18th.

CurriculumSCIENCE – ACSI Gr. 5

SpaceForces Acting on Structure and MechanismsHuman Organ SystemsProperties of Changes in MatterConservation of energy and resources

SOCIAL STUDIES – with Mrs. HopeThe Role of the Government and Responsible CitizenshipFirst Nations and European in New France and Early Canada

CurriculumFRENCH

school, weather, greetings, describing self, Noel ExtravaganzaCommunity, professionals, planning a trip Passe compose, sports, French Canadians

MUSIC – Mr. HillART – Mrs. PallantPHYS-Ed – Mrs. McGilp

Field Trips (tentative)Social Studies – Mayor’s Office, Ontario Legislative BuildingScience – Ontario Science CenterRecreation – Fair GlenFrench – La Cuisine de Ma MerePlease let me know if you would like to assist in planning or chaperoning for these trips. Ideas for community service and other curriculum related trips are welcome!

CommunicationBlog – misseltorres.edublog.org

Homework, Spelling Words, Memory Verse, News, Microwave Schedule, Major Projects info and more!!!

Weekly ScribblesSCS Phone – 905 887 3330Email – etorres@stouffvillechristianschool.com

Please allow 24 hours for a response. I usually check my email after school. For notes that pertain to the class day, agenda is more effective. Urgent messages, please call the office.

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