Safety Online

We began our day by working on math. We took up Friday’s homework on the area of triangles and rectangles. We reviewed the difference between linear dimensions, area, and volume as well as the units we use to measure them. We then recalled how to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism (Vol = Base Area X Height). We did this in term 2.  We used the same formula to calculate the volume of a triangular prism. Students first found the area of the triangle (Base Area) and then used it to find Volume (= Base Area X Height).  Most students made excellent progress on the practice work on p. 364 & 365 of the MMS textbook. Any incomplete work must be completed for homework. Grade 6s will be writing a unit test on Wednesday, May 25.

We continued working on gaining a better understanding of how to write a good narrative in the form of a tale or legend. The class read more samples of student writing in pairs. They discussed the strengths of each writing piece and the areas the student needs to improve on. They added their ideas in groups of four to chart paper. These ideas will be used to create a checklist to help Grade 6 students write a great narrative as their final writing piece this term. Today students learned that a story that has a problem that needs to be resolved makes for a much more interesting read.

We began our last novel study for the year. We will be reading Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson as a class. Students received their copy of the book and their student workbook. Students received class time to read and respond to chapter 1. Students who did not complete this work in class are asked to finish it up for homework. Students will be participating in a group discussion before being assigned the next chapter to read.

Grade 6s attended Gym class with Mr. Slyk.

We ended the day working on our Who We Are UOI. Students learned that for their final project they will be will be teaching other students about healthy development or positive interactions or personal safety through a medium of their choice, e.g. presentation, skit, or activity. In today’s class students watched  “Amy’s Choice” – a true story about a 15- year old girl who ran away to meet a man she met online. They answered questions about how Amy was at risk and how they can avoid similar situations by communicating with trusted adults. Parents, please talk to your child about this lesson. Ask them to tell you what Amy did and what she should have done. Ask your child what they learned about keeping safe. Please also review your family’s expectations for internet safety with your child.

Spelling bee finalists, please keep practicing your spelling bee words and more for tomorrow’s spelling contest. Finalists must be in full uniform tomorrow.

Look out for Summer Fiesta letters coming home today.

Homework and Reminders

• MMS p. 364 & 365, Unit test on Wednesday May 25
• Novel Study: Complete reading and responding to Chapter 1 of Bridge to Terabithia if you did not get done in class
• Tomorrow: Spelling Bee in the auditorium
• Friday, May 20 – PD Day, No School for students
• Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day, No school
• May 24 – Hot Lunch orders due & After-Care Payments due
• May 25 – MMS Unit Test
• May 26 Track and Field at SJA
• May 27 Track and Field: Finalists to The Maples Academy
• May 28 – Summer Fiesta
• June 2 – Arts Night 7 pm – 8 pm
• June 6 – Spelling Bee with The Maples Academy
• June 8 – Casual Day & Graduation
• June 10 – Report Cards, Last day of school