The Respiratory System

We began our day with a math lesson. Today students learned how to divide a decimal by a 1-digit whole number. We did this by using the standard algorithm for long division while paying careful attention to the position of the decimal.  Students are asked to complete practice questions on p. 153 and 154 of the MMS textbook. Students will be writing their Decimals unit test on Tuesday, December 9 or Wednesday, December 10 depending on how long it takes to get through our review work.

In our inquiry unit on the human body we took up all worksheets on the digestive system and we reviewed what we have learned about the digestive system. Students brainstormed an impressive list of digestive system words to add to our body words chart. We began learning about the next body system - the respiratory system. Students were inquirers as they used non-fiction texts to research the structure and function of the respiratory system. Students then shared what they had learned with the rest of the class.

Students attended French, Drama, and Gym class today.

Look out for a letter about an exciting art workshop by ArtReach taking place at St. Jude's Academy on Friday, Dec. 12. Forms and payment are due Monday, December 8.

Also look out for January lunch order forms coming home today. Forms and payment are due Friday, December 12.

Please returns report cards with the comments section completed. I will copy this page and return the report card to your child.

Homework & Reminders:

• MMS p. 149 & 150, Decimal unit test on Tues. Dec 9 or Wed. Dec. 10
• Human body test on Monday, December 8
• Digestive system self-portrait, colouring (in blue) and cutting out  - past due
• Please return report cards with comments section completed
• Return trip letter for the  Maples Christmas Concert by Friday
• Thurs. Dec. 4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Fri. Dec. 5 - Carollers go carolling in Streetsville, 1 pm
• Return ArtReach form by Monday Dec. 8
• Tues. Dec.9 - Maples Christmas Concert
• Thurs. Dec. 11 - Carollers go carolling in Streetsville
• Fri. Dec. 12 - ArtReach workshop, Lunch forms due
• Tues. Dec. 16 - Christmas concert 11:45 am - All Welcome
• Wed. Dec. 17 - Christmas concert 7 pm - All Welcome