Congruency

Grade 6s had French class with Mme. Villeneuve and Gym class with Mr. Slyk this morning.

After gym we discussed the format of the conclusion to speeches. Students then sat to write the first draft of their conclusions. I managed to conference with about ¼ of the class on their counterarguments.

After recess and lunch we had math time. We took up yesterday’s homework. Many students had trouble with to questions 2 and 5. They have the solutions to these problems. They have been asked to attempt these problems again to see if they can arrive at the correct solutions on their own. If students still cannot solve the problem, we will take it up in class/recess tomorrow. Today’s lesson was about congruent figures. Ask your child to explain what the requirements are for a figure to be congruent. Students are asked to complete the practice questions on p. 258 & 259 of the MMS textbook.

UOI time was after recess. We took up yesterday’s work on the history of trade. Students then participated in a trading activity. Half the class played the role of Aboriginals and the other half played the role of Europeans. They were given items to trade with each other. We ended our UOI time with students examining products to determine if they were imports or if they were locally produced.  

Pancake Breakfast are due on Friday.

Skiing permission forms are due tomorrow.

  Homework & Reminders

·         UOI – test on Friday

·         MMS p. 258 & 259

·         Persuasive speech: the following is due tomorrow

o   Complete the first draft of your conclusion paragraph

·         Tomorrow - Bake Sale, Skiing forms are due

·         Friday – UOI test, Curling – come dressed in your gum uniform. Gym shoes must be in a bag. Gloves and sweaters are recommended, Pancake Breakfast orders are due

·         February 3 – Skiing, We will be departing at 6:45 am and returning around 4:30 - 5 pm

·         February 10 – Skiing, We will be departing at 6:45 am and returning around 4:30 - 5 pm

·         February 11 – Reregistration packages are due

·         February 18 & 19: In-class Oral Competition

·         February 24 – Skiing, We will be departing at 6:45 am and returning around 4:30 - 5 pm

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