Scatterplots

Grade 6s attended French class with Mme. Villeneuve and Gym class with Ms. Lovan this morning.

We used our writing time to work on our design reflection # 2 where students explained how vehicles can be changed to make them environmentally friendly. Some students are right on track, but some are behind with their procedure writing, post-construction sketches, and design reflection #1. 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 research the advantages and disadvantages of battery-operated vehicles.

In math, we spent more time discussing Friday’s graphing homework and yesterday’s coordinate work. We then began a new lesson on scatter plots. Students had difficulty understanding this work and we did not have much class time to address student concerns. As a result, we will continue this lesson on Thursday after tomorrow’s skating trip. If all goes according to plan, we should be ready to write the unit test next Thursday, November 26.

We did not have literature circle time today, as students were in an assembly at this time.

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.

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Homework & Reminders

·         Please return parent-teacher conference forms ASAP

·         Science Fair: Good copy of your procedure, post-construction sketches, design reflection # 1, and design reflection # 2are past due. For tomorrow, please research ideas on the advantages and disadvantages of battery-operated vehicles

·         Math: Unit test on Thursday, November 26

·         If you are able to, pick up some library books about your ancient civilization

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

·         Bring in supplies to make your artefact

·         Tonight- Parent Guild Forum, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

·         Tomorrow: Skating trip with Ms. Lovan. Remember to bring your skates, helmet and gloves. Students who are not attending the trip will be working on their projects during this time

·         Thursday, November 19 – 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