We began our day with math where we continued on our data
management unit. Today we reviewed the meaning of average. Students generated
definitions. We decided that the average meant what is typical, usual or
regular. We then reviewed the definition of mean and mode as well as how to
find these kinds of averages. Students then learned that the median is the
middle point of an ordered set of data. Students practiced finding the mean,
mode, and median for data sets. Students had some difficulty with this work and
we used a chunk of our inquiry time to give everyone extra practice time in
class. Students are asked to complete practice questions on p. 174 & 175 of
the MMS textbook.
In our inquiry unit on the human body, students assembled
their heart models while we discussed the name and function of each part. They
coloured the blood blue or red depending on whether it was oxygenated or
deoxygenated. Ask you child to tell you the parts of the heart as well as how and where blood enters or leaves the heart.
Students spent part of their morning rehearsing for the
Christmas concert.
Students who are not yet done worked on their digestive
system graphic stories. I continued meeting with students to conduct term 2
reading assessments.
Students who did not attend the ArtReach workshop yesterday
got to do so today.
Students are reminded to bring in their Tradition Tree
ornament. They are asked to write about ways that they celebrate traditions at
home and then decorate the ornament.
SJA's student council is collecting Toys for
Tots. Toys must be unwrapped. Canadian Tire money is also being collected. When
students put their toy under the tree (at the school front desk) they can write
their name on a Christmas tag and hang it on the tree at the front desk.
Students have until Wednesday, December 16th to donate!
Homework & Reminders:
- MMS p. 174 & 175
- Mon. Dec. 15 - Christmas concert dress
rehearsal. Students should bring their costumes in to school.
- Tues. Dec. 16 - Christmas concert 11:45 am -
All Welcome. Please support the bake sale on this day.
- Wed. Dec. 17 - Bake Sale during school. Casual
Day. Christmas concert 7 pm - All Welcome. Last day to contribute to Toys
for Tots.
- Thurs. Dec. 18 - Last day of school. Red,
Green, and White Spirit Day
- Fri. Dec. 19 - Tues. Jan. 6 Christmas Holidays
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