Equations

During this morning's convocation, we heard which students were being acknowledged for being inquirers. Well done to Bryan for being nominated by his Grade 6 classmates. Students also participated in a fun balloon race. Well done to Zeta for winning both the student and teacher category. We heard that KIP is in the lead for the house cup, followed by Theta and then Zeta.

 

In today's math time we took up all questions assigned from yesterday's homework. For today's lesson we learned the definition of an equation as well as how to solve equations. Students sometimes did this by using the inverse operation. Most students made an excellent start with their practice questions.

In our inquiry time, students continued working on their jot notes in class.

In language, we continued examining more samples of student report writing. Grade 6s pointed out strengths and weaknesses  they saw in the samples. We now have sufficient criteria for our class anchor chart on report writing. Students will be writing their reports next week.

Grade 6s attended Drama, French and Gym class today.

Please bookmark Mme. Blanco's French blog: http://stjudesfrench-blanco.blogspot.ca

Homework & Reminders:

• MMS p. 18 - all questions


• Bring in library sources on your science topic if you are able. I have a number of books in the classroom for students to use


• Mr. Monaghan asks that students try and watch "Whose line is it anyway?" on YouTube


• Look out for the following letters coming home today

- Maples Fall Fair letter with lots of kid friendly activities - hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, carnival games, bouncy castle. For adults there is a craft show, Tea Room, Ribfest vendors, bands, beer tent, etc. The festival also has free entrance and free parking.
- PD Day Camp letter
- SuperKids Open House Karate letter
- After-care (invoices with some students only) - After Care invoices were sent home in the agenda today. Please send payment by cash, cheque (made payable to St. Jude's Academy), or on-line plastique website (please note additional banking fees may apply.)  Payments are due by Oct. 17th, after this date late fees will be applied. Please keep in mind after-care begins at 3:45 and ends at 6. If your child is in a program that starts at 4 they will be charged (as stated on program sign up page) for the time before their program (3:45 - 4:00pm). If you have any questions regarding your invoice  please feel free to email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com 

• Friday, Oct. 10 is a PD Day for teachers - there is no school for students


• Monday, Oct. 13 is Thanksgiving Day - there is no school