Multiplying Decimals

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

After gym, we took up Friday’s math homework on estimating sums and differences.

After lunch and recess, we worked on the next two math lessons on finding sums and differences with decimals and checking work using the inverse operation. We also practiced multiplying decimals by 10, 100, 1000, and 10 000. Students were required to complete and correct review questions 10, and 11 a) & c) in class. Students had class time to work on today’s practice work. For homework, students are asked to complete practice questions 2 a), c), e), 5 – 7, 10 – 12 on p. 135 & 136  and questions 1 a), c), e), 2 a), c), e) ,  3 – 7 on p. 139 of the MMS textbook.

Next, we worked on persuasive writing. Students read more samples of student work and added to their list of strengths and weaknesses for the sample they read. They shared their ideas with their partners and with the class. We have continued adding to the class checklist on how to write a spectacular persuasive letter.

During today’s inquiry time, we began our first pointillism project. We also attended a Christmas concert rehearsal.

Look out for a letter about the Christmas concert coming home today.

Homework & Reminders

·         MMS p. 135 & 136 2 a), c), e), 5 – 7, 10 – 12  and p. 139 a), c), e), 2 a), c), e) ,  3 – 7

·         Wednesday, December 9 – Casual Day Fundraiser for Bryan in Kenya. Organised by the MYP students. Please bring $2 if you want to support this cause, Oakwood Academy Bake Sale

·         Thursday, December 10 – Year Ahead Day, Oakwood Academy Bake Sale

·         Monday, Dec 14  - After care payments are due

·         Wednesday, December 16 – Bake Sale, January lunch orders are due no exceptions, Christmas Concert, 1:30 – 3:00 pm & 6:30 – 8:30 pm

·         Thursday, December 17 – Spirit Day (wear red, green, and white), last day of school

A message from the MYP students:

Hello Parents,

We are very excited to let you know that the MYP students will be taking an action to raise funds to send a boy named Brian to school. Our goal is $750 which includes Brian's board, books, food, and tuition. There are three ways you can help support Brian:

1) Donate $2 and participate in our casual day this Wednesday, December 9th. Forms have been sent home.

2) Participate in our gingerbread decorating activity. Forms and fees have been sent home.

3) Bring in loonies and toonies to fill up your child's house jar! The house that fills their jar first will receive a 20 000 house points!

Thank you for your donations in advance!

MYP Students