Dear Parents,
Next week is a big one in G5! As described in the Newsfeed this week, next Tuesday evening is our Exhibition. Also next week, on Thursday during the school day, students will be selecting their Middle School elective courses. There are detailed posts about both on this week’s newsfeed.
EXHIBITION
The Grade 5 students and teachers are very excited about our upcoming exhibition presentation on Tuesday, April 24. The students have worked very hard throughout this unit and should be very proud of their accomplishments.
Here is an outline of how the evening will work (you will receive a program on the night).
17:40-17:55: Arrival and a chance to look at art produced by the Grade 5 students. We ask that students stay with their parents at this time.
17:55-18:00: Parents head to the MPR and students head to their exhibit tables (the loudspeaker will be used to make announcements during the course of the evening).
18:00-18:15: Formal presentation for the parents led by Alice Sikora, curriculum leader.
18:15-19:30: Student presentations.
19:30: Clean up. We will ask the students to take down their exhibit and return it to their classroom.
We would like students to dress smartly for this occasion.
MS COURSE SELECTION (repost from Newsfeed)
On April 26, Grade 5 students will register their elective courses for the next school year. Please see the descriptions in the Grade 6 electives options.
Students need to select their electives for both the first semester (August to December) and the second semester (January to June). In order to fill the elective blocks/classes, students must choose two electives for both semesters which may consist of 4 semester courses or 1 year-long course and 2 semester courses.
Please note that students who will be in a learning support class next year should choose either 1 year-long course or 2 semester courses along with learning support. Learning support will take the place of an elective class.
Please discuss the elective options with your son/daughter and help them decide on the electives they would like to take next year. Please also complete this form to indicate your choices in advance of the April 26 selection undertaken with students at school.
On Thursday, April 26, Middle School Assistant Principal Suzanne Keys will visit the Grade 5 students and they will be enrolled in their elective choices.
There may be cases where students have conflicts in scheduling and may not be able to take their desired elective. We will do our best to accommodate each student’s elective choices, and will contact you if there is a problem.
If you have any questions please contact the Middle School Assistant Principal Suzanne Keys.