I apologize for not giving you an update sooner...but we are very busy.  We are now learning about the role of government and responsible citizenship in Canada. (Social Studies)  Firstly, we identified three types of government in the world.  (i.e. monarchy, dictatorship and democratic).  Then we identified the different levels of government in Canada (i.e., federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments) and some of the services provided by each (e.g., health services, education, policing, defence, social assistance, garbage collection, water services, public transit, libraries).  We also identified the major rights and responsibilities of canadian citizens (e.g., rights: equal protection under the law, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to vote; responsibilities: to respect the rights of others, to participate in the electoral process and political decision making, to improve their communities).  Finally, we describes the steps of the electoral process in Canada.

We are now just starting an inquiry on a social or environmental issues of choice (e.g., issues related to transportation, health care, the environment, and/or crime and policing).

Homework Help!

Homework/ Devoirs

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Your child’s classroom has been selected by the Ottawa Catholic School Board to get access to Voilà Live’s Virtual Immersion Campus. Every evening from Monday to Thursday students have access to live teachers online to practice their French​ and get homework help​ in French, English and Math.

Access the Virtual

Immersion Campus and receive help from online teachers in French.

To register:

http://voilalearning.com/en/free-online-tutoring/

- Click ‘My School Board has registered’

- Enter the code:

01OTTAWACAT

Open:  October - May

Monday to Thursday

5-6:30pm for Homework help

6:30-8pm for French practice

Spirit Week

Dear Parents/Guardians,

What an excellent start to the school year.  We have been busy establishing expectations and routines and our first unit is will be Human Body .  

Overview of units

The French curriculum will be taught through the integration of other subjects areas throughout the year.

Sciences

• Human Body ( Le corps humain)
• Conservation of Energy ( L'énergie)
• Forces Acting on Structures ( Les forces)
• Matter (La matière )

Social Studies

• The Role of Governments and Citizens  ( Le rôle du gouvernement et des citoyens )
• Interactions of indigenous peoples and europeans prior to 1713 ( Interactions des Autochtones et des Européens avant 1713 )

Arts

• Visual Arts
• Drama
• Music
• Dance

Physical Education & Health

Students have Physical Education with M. Carey 2 times a week;  on Tuesday (3:00) and Friday ( 1:00).

Our Class Blog

Our class blog address is Immersion2018-19.blogspot.ca

I look forward to working with you and your child over the next year.  If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at school or through the agenda.

Thanks for your continued support.

Mme Josée Hotte