Poetry Paradise!

This morning, Mrs. Steinhoff started by reading us some poems. Some of the poems were "brutal", "not funny" and "boring"! Then, we set out to find some that were actually worth reading and sharing.

Here is a poem we wrote about our experience.

We now think some poems might be ok.
But we still think some should be taken away
Although some were nice, but still pretty weird,
One even had "Pauly" growing a beard

We'll try again some other time
And work together to bust some rhymes - and maybe eat limes!

Room 4

Happy New Year!

Welcome back, Everyone!  I hope you all had a restful break!  I spent most of my time getting together with my family and friends, which is my favourite way to spend the holiday.  I am looking forward to all of the new and exciting things coming up in the next few months.  Tumbling Rally club will be starting this week!  We also have a field trip to the Forks on February 14th!  On Friday, we will be sharing our Inventions with our schoolmates.  It's great to be back in Room 4! 

How did you spend your break?  What are you most looking forward to this term?

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Hi Room 4! I had a great time watching the talent show today. You all did such a fantastic job! Thank you for all your hard work and effort! During the break, feel free to write me a hello on my email, lsteinhoff@retsd.mb.ca or post on the blog. Have a safe and restful break and see you all in January!!! - Mrs. Steinhoff

P.S. Thank you for all the thoughtful gifts and cards!!! I appreciate you thinking of me!

What are simple machines? What are some examples?

Some Simple Machines are a Wheel and Axel, A Screw, An Inclined Plane, Levers, A Pulley, Gears and a Wedge.


An example of a Wheel and Axel is a car. The Wheels of a car is a Wheel and an Axel. Without an Axel the Wheels can't go round and round because the wheel needs something to attach so it wont fall off so a axel attaches to the Wheel and now it can roll.


Another Simple Machine is a Screw. A Screw is like a ramp which is a inclined plane rapped around a screw . A screw is a Simple Machine Because it makes your life easier by building you a shelter. Without a Screw you would not have as many machines today.


Another Simple Machine is an Inclined Plane. A Ramp is an exaple for a Inclined Plane. A inclined Plane helps you use less efort to pull or push something. On the other hand if you pick something up it yakes more effort. - Christine


Another Simple Machine is a Lever. An example of an lever is a teter totter in the middle is a Fulcrum, a Fulcrum is to help things go up and down.A Fulcrum can be placed almost anywhere,in the middle, on the end, almost half through the middle and the end. Altough if your Fulcrom breaks then you don't have a Lever - Elora

More pictures from the Zoo!

Simple Machines

Today, the Grade 5's are experimenting with simple machines. They include . . . wheel and axle, lever, wedge, screw, incline plane and pulley.

Here we are!

Starting of the day in Qualico Family Centre! Poetry Time! Went outside to explore our senses. Now we will write!