Design Reflections

Grade 6s attended Art class with Ms. Kerr and Gym class with Ms. Lovan this morning.

We used our writing time to work on our design reflection # 3 where students described the advantages and disadvantages of battery-operated vehicles. Some students are right on track, but some are behind with their design reflections #1, 2 and 3. Students who are behind remained in class during first recess to get caught up. Those who are still not caught up are asked to catch up this work as homework. In preparation for tomorrow’s reflection, students are asked to think about challenges with building a full-sized car.

Grade 6s then had fun skating with Ms. Lovan and the Grade 5 class. Students who remained behind worked on their UOI projects.

We had literature circle time where students discussed chapter 16 of The Lightning Thief using their roles. Some students had time to read chapter 17 in class.

We ended the day with students breaking into their UOI groups to research their ancient civilization. I visited with each group to check on their progress.

Please support the efforts of the SJA Parent Guild through gift card and cookie dough sales – these are due Friday

Remember that tomorrow is picture retake day. Wear full uniform if you have not had your picture taken yet.

Look out for letters coming home today about computer coding classes.

Homework & Reminders

·         Please return parent-teacher conference forms ASAP

·         Science Fair: Design reflection # 1, 2 and 3 are past due. For tomorrow, think about challenges with building a full-sized car.

·         Read and respond to chapter 17 of The Lightning Thief

·         Math: Unit test on Thursday, November 26

·         Bring a device from now on to work on your ancient civilization project

·         Bring in supplies to make your artefact

·         Tomorrow – Picture retakes. Wear full school uniform

·         Friday - Dec. hot lunch orders due, Scholastic orders due

·         Tuesday, November 24: SJA Museum of Ancient Civilizations, 2:30 – 3:15 pm, All welcome

·         November 26 - Science Fair, 2:30 – 3:15 pm. All welcome, Cookie dough and gift card sales are due