Fantastic Four News May 2015

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

PRAYER

Gracious God, thank you for the gift of today.

Refresh me invite me to discover Your Presence in each person
that I meet, and every event encountered,
In moments of challenge and decision, attune my heart to the
whisperings of your wisdom.
As I undertake ordinary and unnoticed tasks, gift me with simple
joy.
When my day goes well, may I rejoice, when it grows difficult,
surprise me with new possibilities.
When life is overwhelming, call me to Sabbath moments to restore
your peace and harmony.
May my living today reveal your goodness.
We pray in the name of Jesus.

Math: We are investigating the world of probability with many hands on activities.
Please keep practicing those multiplication tables at home.
Language: We continue with our balanced literacy program that includes read aloud,
shared reading, guided reading and independent reading in the context of our Nelson
Literacy program. Our focus will be on writing strategies as they relate to the class book
we will be writing and illustrating. We continue to work through the writing process as we
polish our writing skills.
Religion and Family Life: In religion, we are exploring the meaning The Risen Lord,
Sacrament people, Covenant, Sharing and Spreading the Faith. In family life are sharing
stories of how we live in our community as witnesses for social justice. We continue to
engage in meaningful group activities with our students to promote ways in which we
can continue to build a healthy personal, school and peer community. Our class is
preparing the Mass Liturgy for our June Mass at Holy Angels Church.
Health and Phys Ed: We will be practicing and performing our Dance fest dance at
Memorial Arena on the morning of May 14 you are invited to join us. Students are
asked to bring in $2.00 to help pay for busing. In health, we continue with healthy
eating awareness, as well as active living that includes Jump Rope for Heart on
Friday, May 15. Also, we are planning a June 17 Sports Day at the University of Western
Ontario for our Year end trip cost will be about $25.00.
Social Studies: We are learning about early civilizations including Canadas First
Nations. Later this month we are having a museum curator come to teach us more about
artifact research and display.
Science and Technology: Conservation of Energy will be our final science unit. We are
including the unit an interactive presentation on electrical safety with Ontario Hydro on
May 29th.
The Arts: We using our creative thinking skills (the highest level of critical thinking) to
express ourselves through Dance, Drama and Visual Arts. This includes creating a fun
float for our Monsignor Morrison Parade on the morning of May 12th. We are reminded
that we are all reflective, creative, and holistic thinkers, who have wonderful ideas and a
purpose in life that is unique to each and every one of us.

Your partner in Excellent Education,

Ms. Intven Wallace,

Grade 4 teacher, Monsignor

Morrison Catholic School, 519-675-4416

Were not our hearts burning within us while He was talking to us on the road? Luke
24:32