We used today's math time to review Monday's unit test on
measurement. Students overall did not perform as well as they usually do on
this test. For this reason, we went over every question on the test and
addressed student questions. Grade 6s are bringing home the test as well as all
the corrections to the test today. The entire class will be writing a retest
tomorrow.
We then worked on our explorers inquiry unit. Today students
began learning about new ideas that allowed for the Age of Exploration to be what
it was. We did not get through this lesson today, and will continue next week.
Please ask your child about some of the inventions that allowed for successful
exploration. Students are reminded to study for their Vikings test which takes
place tomorrow.
We had literature circle discussions today. Students met in
groups to discuss chapter 6 of Copper Sunrise. They had class time to
read chapter 7 and complete their reflection role for chapter 7.
During language time, I met with students to review the progress
they have made on their speeches. Each student was instructed to complete all
paragraphs of their speech including the conclusion. Students who did not
accomplish this in the class time given were kept out of French and gym class
to get done. Most students completed all
paragraphs by the end of the extra time taken. Each student has received
individual instructions on what to work on next. Please talk to your child
about next steps for their speeches.
Some students attended French and Gym class today.
Homework &
Reminders
- Review math for measurement retest tomorrow
- Complete Copper Sunrise chapter 7 and reflection if you did not get done in class
- Study for the explorers test tomorrow
- Complete
persuasive speech concluding paragraph
- Submit
Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
- Tomorrow is
Spirit Day - wear red, pink, & white, MacBeth Dinner & Play,
Frozen party at 7 pm. Reserve your
spot with Ms. Goulart. Places are limited.
- February13th
PD Day for teachers, no school for students
- February 16
- Family Day - No school
- Feb. 17, Tues. - Pancake Tuesday
- February 18th, Wed. - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
- Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition
- Feb. 20 - Reregistration due
- After School Care invoices
are due February 20th. Please email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if
you have any questions regarding your invoice.
- Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm,
Casual Day
- Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition
- 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.
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