Art Gallery

As Mme. Villeneuve was supervising exams again today, we were lucky to have extra class time. We began the day with an art gallery walk. Student art work was on display throughout the classroom.

Everyone got to view and contemplate each piece of art. Grade 6s the chose three pieces art to reflect on. Students then began presentations. We took a break and everyone enjoyed gym class with Mr. Slyk. We continued presentations after gym, into first recess, and part of math time.

During math time, students worked on completing review questions Q 7 - 12 on p. 243 of the MMS textbook.  The math unit test on Measurement takes place tomorrow.

After math was speech time. We used the same steps as yesterday to write the first draft of reason # 3 paragraph. Students did this in one sitting before heading out for recess. I managed to conference with everybody about paragraph #3. We are also caught up on conferences on paragraph 2. Students should ask for additional feedback at home. They will use the advice they received to write a revised draft of this paragraph. We also paid attention to how long paragraphs were to ensure we would be between the 3 – 5 minute time limits for the speech. We are currently aiming for paragraphs that take about 50 s to read at a comfortable speaking pace. Revised draft of reason #3 paragraph is due tomorrow. Please note that the paragraph must be completely rewritten, not edited.

After recess we took up all the review questions. We used the last bit of class time to check on preparations for International Day.

  Homework & Reminders

·         Study/review math: Unit test tomorrow

·         International Day

o   Adam, Cayden, Carter – please bring the video on a USB

o   Food – bring food in tomorrow

o   Gurjas – beach umbrella

o   Bring beach dress to change into tomorrow

o   We look forward to seeing families tomorrow, 2:30 – 3:30

·         Persuasive speech: the following is due tomorrow

o   Conference with your parents and write a revised draft of reason #3 paragraph

o   Revised draft of reason # 3 paragraph

·         Recorders – Bring in your labeled records or order form and payment by tomorrow

·         Friday:

o   Ms. Kerr is giving us Art time tomorrow. No need to come in at 8:15 anymore

o   Measurement unit test

o   Curling trip – Come to school dressed in gym uniform. Bring a bag for you gym shoes.

o   Bring a change of clothes for International Day

o   Bring the food you committed to bring in

o   International Day: 2:30 – 3:30 pm – All welcome

o   No Kiss & Ride

o   Hot lunch orders are due

·         January 27 – Casual Day, Bake Sale

·         January 29 - Curling

·         February 5 - Curling

·         February 11 – Reregistration packages are due

·         February 18 & 19: In-class Oral Competition

·         February 19^th - Curling

·         February 25: School-Wide Oral Competition, All welcome