Wednesday, September 28th, 2016.

Good evening,

My blog is up and running now. If you notice any discrepancies, please let me know by writing a note in your child's agenda.

Your child has been busy continuing to learn and discover.

Homework: Your child needs to read 4X: 'Je m'exprime avec mes amis!' The sheet is in their JDF (Jogging de français). Have your child read the question out loud. Ask them what they are all about. 

Enjoy!

Have a great evening!

Mme Mathieu 

Tuesday, September 13th, 2016.

Bonsoir,

Today, we started to write information about: 'Me voici'. For this writing activity, your child can bring a picture of himself/herself and of his/her family to glue on the sheet.

In sciences today, we learned the habitat of where some animals lives. Have your child practice reading the sentences out loud. 

La baleine vit dans la mer.
Le chimpanzé vit dans la jungle.
Le lièvre vit dans les champs.
Le dauphin vit dans la mer.
La grenouille vit sur le bord de l’eau.
Le sanglier vit à la ferme.
Le scorpion svit dans le désert.
Le renard vit dans la forêt.

Vocabulary Words

Some students are struggling in tying their shoelaces. For this reason, I am concern for their safety during gym class. Have your child practice tying his/her shoes with a sibling or with you in order to stay safe at all times.        

Also, if your child has long hair, a reminder that during gym class, he/she needs  to have their hair in a pony tail. 

Bonne soirée!

Mme Mathieu

Monday, September 12th, 2016.

Good morning,

I am in search of throw pillows     or bean bags to support our silent reading corner. If you have any that you would like to donate, we would greatly appreciate it.

This year your child will have a goal to reach every month. For the month of September, your child needs to be able to recite the nursery rhymes: 'Le bobo de Jojo'. The sheet is located in their 'Lecture duo-tang. Have your child, bring back the duo-tang everyday. At the end of the month, your child will need to be able to recite it by heart. A specific date to come.


Je vous souhaite une excellente journée!

Mme Mathieu

Friday, September 8th, 2016.

Dear Parents,

Today, your child was introduced to useful sentences to express himself/herself when needing help or clarification while in class. Have your child practice reading.

Phrases utiles :
-Je ne comprends pas.
-Je ne sais pas.
-J'ai une question. 
-J'ai besoin d'aide.
-Je peux parler en anglais?
-Répétez, s'il vous plaît.
-Comment dit-on _____ en français?
-Que veut dire _____ (en anglais)?
-Comment s'écrit _____?
-Quelle est la date aujourd'hui?
-Où est_____?
-Pouvez-vous donner un exemple?
-Puis-je travailler avec un partenaire?
-Puis-je travailler seule?
-Excusez-moi.
-Ça se prononce comment?
-Pouvez-vous parler lentement s'il vous plaît?
-Attendez, s'il vous plaît. Je n'ai pas fini.

Curriculum 
*French Language Arts: Descriptive writing *Science: Habitat 
*Social Studies: Our beautiful country                        
                                                                'Canada'.
                                                                 

*This year music      
and Health   will be taught by Mme Beraldin.

*Gym schedule:  
Monday (75 minutes)
Wednesday (45 minutes)

*Friendly reminder: Please provide your child with indoor and outdoor shoes. It will help to keep our school clean. Merci.

Je vous souhaite une belle fin de semaine.


Mme Mathieu  

Incredible first day!

Hello,

We had a great first day! We talked about the classroom rules & responsibilities.

For our first French activity, we sang the song: 'Qu'est-ce que c'est'?  It`s a review of the class/school objects. Please find below the link of the song. It also has the words. Amusez-vous à chanter!!!!

Qu'est-ce que cest?



Here are some vocabulary words that your child can review with you:

un ballon=ball                                 un gymnase= gym 
une bouteille=bottle                         un livre=book 
un bureau=desk                              un ordinateur=computer 
un cahier=notebook                         une poubelle=garbage 
une chaise=chair                             des ciseaux=scissors                        
un ruban=tape                                un  pupitre=desk 
une  classe=class                            un stylo=pen 
une clef=key                                   une table=table 
un crayon=pencil                             un  tableau=board 
une fenêtre=window                        un plancher=floor                      
un plafond=ceiling                           un corridor=hallway                  
une règle=ruler                               un écolier=student 
un professeur=teacher                     un visiteur=visitor
un escalier=stairs                            un directeur=principal 
une porte=door               

Bonne soirée!

Mme Mathieu                

First Day of School! Bienvenue!

WELCOME TO GRADE 4 FRENCH IMMERSION 16-17

September 2016,

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome once again to the beginning of an exciting new school year! We sincerely hope that you and your family have enjoyed the summer vacation. It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as your child's French teacher. I am very pleased to be starting a new school year with your child and hope he or she is ready to embark on an exciting journey with us. 

Although the school provides each classroom with the basic necessities, if you wish to send your child with their own supplies, the items listed below are particularly useful: glue sticks, handheld covered sharpener, pencil case. 

An indoor pair of running shoes 

for Physical Education class. It is important to keep the school 

and the gym clean.

(If you are able to provide your child with some or all of the listed items above, please identify each item with your child's name).

Other materials may be needed throughout the year due to activities or class projects, please see notes on the blog.

*I have purchased some Bescherelle, however, not enough. If you wish, could you please purchase a Bescherelle for your child. It's a great tool to help conjugate verbs.

COMMUNICATION:

Communication between home and school is very important. The agenda serves as a homework and communication book. It is a place to write notes regarding late arrivals, early dismissals, illnesses, change in transportation, homework difficulties or confusion.

Please sign the agenda every night. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via school secretaries @ 613-737-1141 or write a note in your child's agenda to book an appointment. 

HEALTHY EATING:

In order to help promote healthy eating habits, we're asking that each child eat a healthy snack. I am also asking to refrain from sending food that contains nuts/almonds/cashews/sesame/seafood/fish as we have children with severe threatening allergies. 

ROUTINE:

A positive attitude is the key of success. Let's keep it all the time. At the beginning of the school year, we establish a few simple rules which we expect each student to follow. The rules are discussed as a class and are based on a respect for others and for the property of others. Structure and rules promotes a great learning environment. Treat each person with respect and dignity. It goes a long way. Please talk with your child about what is going on in our classroom.

   

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK:
-Consent form, concussion form to be signed and returned for Friday, September 9th.
-Please read with your child pp.2 to 15 and sign for Friday, September 9th.

DATE TO REMEMBER:

Curriculum night!






Wednesday, September 21st starting@ 6:30 PM. 

Sincerely,

Your partner in Education,

Mme Mathieu