Remembrance Day

Our schedule today was very different from the norm. We began the day with novel study discussions and then took time to read the next chapter of Shannen and the Dream for a School and begin working on the next discussions questions.

Ms. Eisele's class joined us for inquiry time. Students watched a DVD that explained how the federal government works. This video was perfectly timed, as students had been having a hard time explaining this topic in their project.

We then headed down to the gym for our Remembrance Day Assembly. We watched video clips that explained the significance of observing Remembrance Day and wearing poppies. We also observed a moment's silence.

 

Students have been working on their entries for the Polar Expressions poetry competition. We have been learning about Haiku and Action Word poems. Students have written two samples of each kind of poem. They have been editing each other's work. Once done, they will be selecting one poem to enter into the competition.

Grade 6s attended French class today.

We had a special guest visit our class today. Ms. Kiru Kulendiren ran as Ward 10 councillor in Mississauga's October 27 municipal elections. She spoke to the class about how local and federal government works. She shared with the class why she ran in the elections and the changes she hoped to bring to the residents of ward 10. Grade 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to ask questions. This visit was enjoyed by all students.

We did not have class time to allocate to science fair today. Students are encouraged to come to school early each day to work on their projects from 8 am to 8:45 am daily.

 Homework & Reminders:

• Science Fair: Students are encouraged to come early, 8 am to 8:45 am, to work on their science fair projects. Building and testing continues next week. Remember to bring in your materials if you haven't already done this. Bring in a camera or device to take pictures of your materials, procedure, progress, etc
• Government Unit Test on Thursday, November 13.
• Bring devices to research ways to govern a country
• Queen's Park trip forms are due past due
• Monday, November 10, is a PD Day for teachers - no school for students
• Tuesday, November 11, is Remembrance Day - students are encouraged to visit their local Cenotaph
• Janet Wilson author visit on Wednesday, November 12
• Picture retake is on Thursday, November 13
• Queen's Park trip is on Friday, November 14