The York Times Fun Facts + Upcoming Events Liechtenstein Located between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein is a really cool country that you can find in Europe. The capital of Liechtenstein is Vaduz. To say hi in German, the language of Liechtenstein, you say, “Hi!”*
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan is a Central-Asian country. The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, and the national languages are Russian and a language called Kyrgz. “Hi,” in Kyrgz is “салам,” pronounced, “Salam.”
Nauru Close to Australia on the map, you might see a small island. That country is Nauru. The capital is Yaren, and the languages are English and Nauruan. In Nauruan, “Hi,” is “ 問候/ 你好,” pronounced“Ekamowir Omo.”
Flag of Nauru, the third country on the list.
Unknown Countries Every week, we’ll be putting into the newspaper some cool facts that you didn’t know before! This week, we’ll be doing an article on unknown countries. Look to the left to learn more about some countries you might never have heard of!
Brunei
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A very small country in Asia you’ve probably never heard of is Brunei. Brunei has lots of rainforests and its capital is Bandar Seri Begawan, and in Brunei they speak Malay. How you say hi in Malay is “Hai.” 2021-12-10
Here are some upcoming school events to look forward to! Today is pajama day, and we hope you all are cozy. On Thursday, we have our annual Harmony Concert, and next Friday is Holiday Casual day and the Holiday Parade! *I know it’s exactly the same.
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News Sharing Is Caring Daily Bread Food Bank The Daily Bread Food Bank is a Toronto based charity that feeds people with low-incomes. If you can remember, this is where our school donated all the food we brought in near Halloweén.
Toronto Humane Society Another Torontonian charity you can donate to is the Toronto Humane Society, which I am sure many of you are familiar with. This organization helps animals in need and makes sure they are treated fairly. While you’re there, stop and say hello to the adorable animals.
Furniture Bank
Doing something kind makes a big difference!
Charities During the Holidays The holidays are a time filled with happiness and joyfulness. One way to make someone’s day is by donating to a charity to help people in need. On the left are some charities you can donate to when you’re in the giving mood.
SickKids You can donate to the SickKids charity, and your money will go to the SickKids hospital to help actual sick kids recover. You can change someone’s life with the click of a button!
Not only will it make the people at the charities feel good when you donate, it makes you feel good too! Check out the book Have You Filled a Bucket Today for more on that.
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Here’s a charity that you’ve probably never heard of: Furniture Bank! Furniture Bank takes household items and furniture and gives them to people who cannot afford it. So if you’re replacing those couches...
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Holiday Spirit! Get ready for the holidays!
If you celebrate Christmas tell me this, do you like decorating your Christmas tree? Well I do! If you have not decorated your tree I suggest to start now!
Are you guys excited for Christmas? Well we are! Up there are some words that describe Christmas in a word art. Isn't that cool?!
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This next activity that I am going to tell you about, you can do no matter what religion you celebrate. It is tobogganing! Isn’t it so fun to slide down that hill!
Something fun to do in the upcoming weeks is make a gingerbread house with your family and friends. Make your own special design!
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Sports News After School Sports The after school sports for grade 5’s are B-ball, hockey, and soccer. The morning sport for grade 5 is volleyball. The sports played at recess ae soccer and basketball. Fun fact: SLIDESMANIA.COM
The most liked sport is pickleball! 2021-12-10
Contest of the Week The contest of the week is who can draw the best imaginary land. Write the name of the land that you made and your name. Drop it off at the door of the 5C classroom or hand it in to Wren Levitt. A fun event coming up is the Goonie”s Kahoot!
Games & Puzzles Wordsearch
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Lights, camera, Action!
There has been plenty of action happening in the grade 5 classes this year! Many students have been a part of play productions, writing newspapers and graphic novels and completing Random Acts of Kindness (RAK). Grade 5s - you should be so proud! From the Grade 5 Teachers
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