John Cabot

Today in math, we worked on congruent figures. Students used tracing paper to check if two or more figures were the same size and shape. They also checked for congruency by measuring to see if corresponding angles and side lengths were the same size and lengths. We made good progress with the practice questions in class. Students are asked to finish up the remaining questions on p. 258 & 259 for homework.

We then worked on our inquiry unit. Grade 6s learned about the explorations of John Cabot. Ask your child to tell you what they learned. Students will be writing a test on the European explorers we have learned about so far as well as the new ideas/technological advances that aided their explorations. This test will take place on Monday, March 2.

Students then met in literature circle groups to discuss chapter 8 of Copper Sunrise. They had class time to read chapter 9 and complete their reflections of chapter 9.

We then had more UOI time. During this time students were introduced to the final project for the explorers unit - choose, research, and create a website about an explorer. Students have made the following explorer choices:

Zachary - Jacques Cartier

Jasleen - Chris Hadfield

Ashmeen - Samuel de Champlain

Nathan - Ed Stafford

Jessica - Sacagawea

Victoria - Matthew A. Henson

Temi - James Pierce Beckworth

Julia - Neil Armstrong

Shannon - Roberta Bondar

Bryan - Ferdinand Magellan

Students had class time to begin reading up about and taking notes on their explorer. Students will have class time each day this week (except Wednesday) to research their explorer.

Students attended French and Gym class. Remember to bring a device to school all week, except Wednesday.

Look out for April lunch forms coming home today.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 258 & 259
• European explorers and new ideas test on Monday, March 2
• Work on your short story if you want to submit it for the Polar Expressions competition (450 words max.)
• Bring devices all week (except Wednesday)
• Tomorrow is a pancake breakfast for those that have ordered
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 6:45 am-4:30 pm at Mansfield, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Grade 4 - 8 Oral Competition 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. All welcome
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.