Bienvenue / Welcome to Grades 4 and 5 Immersion

Introductions Mlle Brigitte

LeBlanc,4BL Mme Véronique

Guy, 4/5 VG Mme Duplessis,

5 JD

Other teachers areOther teachers are::for art: Mrs Ward(1 period only) For English: Mrs Hayes-McEachren For music: Mrs BerryFor gym: (1 period only) Mrs Fraser

Schedule details… Library/computer room: Once a week on Friday Gym is everyday but Friday. Music is on Tuesday and Art on Wednesday Recesses are outdoors from 10:15 to 10:30 and

from 12:00 to 12:20 Lunch is from 12:20 to 12:45. Students who eat

from a lunch bag eat in the classroom. Student ordering from the cafeteria eat in the cafeteria. Please have your child’s money and order completed at home. Place order in a sealed baggie. There is no mico-wave available for the students to use.

There are a lot of co-curricular activities offered at lunchtime. Ask your child to pay attention to morning annoncement for specific information on times and dates.

Behaviour Programs in Class

L.E.A.R.N. (School wide)Look and ListenExcited and EngagedAccepting of OthersResponsible and RespectfulNever Give Up

Yellow is just a warningRed will result in time spent

at the learning lab.

We include many other strategies in class for positive reinforcement!!

Homework Homework binder Agenda Weekly Homework sheet The Importance of Reading Regularly Unfinished work (Learning lab.)

Curriculum Integrated subjects Unified District Wide French Curriculum Monthly Curriculum Newsletter

How does a split class compare?While there are some parents who perceive combined

grade classes as detrimental to their child’s academic success, research shows ……… Students in combined grade classrooms achieve as

well academically as those in single grade classrooms. Students appear to benefit from the spirit of co-

operation and mutual help that exists in these settings. Strategies such as explicit instruction, co-operative

learning and subject integration support improved learning in combined grade programs.

Students have been shown to:do better in the area of socio-emotional development

develop more positive peer interactions

have greater development of social skills

do more collaborative and independent learning

Studies indicate that students:oshow higher satisfaction with achievementsohave more opportunities for student leadership within a community of learnersodisplay greater feelings of comfort and security, and a positive self-concept

What are some of the teaching strategies used in a combined grade class?

oProvide a learning environment with a range of materials and resources to meet the needs of students;

oUse direct instruction with individuals, small groups or the whole class to develop necessary skills and concepts;

oEstablish various groupings of students such as cooperative groups, pairs, interest groups or ability groups to promote learning among peers;

oDevelop integrated curriculum approaches which allow separate curriculum areas to be integrated in a meaningful way; and

oDevelop student choice and ownership through activities that are tailored to each grade.

Others… Extra help Contact: A note in your child’s

agenda is always a good way to reach me.

My e-mail is also listed on the school website:

veronique.guy@nbed.nb.ca

Questions…..??