Construction Zone

Day 5

Grade 6s began their day with French.

Once in my class students began working through a review package for the Number Patterns Unit. Most work completed in class today has been checked. The packages are coming home today. Students are asked to complete and correct the entire package and return them to school tomorrow for marking.

In language time, we read and discussed a good tale about how a buck got its antlers. Students made a long list of the many strengths they saw in this writing piece.

After recess and lunch it was time for gym.

During our first session of UOI time, Ian presented his take on what it means to be open-minded. We had an interesting discussion. Thank you, Ian.

 

The remaining UOI time was used by students to complete their slideshows on their chosen type of energy production. Students who were not done stayed in during recess to attempt to complete their work. Farah and Bibi will be presenting tomorrow. Students who are not done will need to bring their devices on Monday to finish up their work.

We had UOI time again at the end of the day. Again it was a messy, busy, noisy electric car construction zone in our class. Students continue to encounter problems, troubleshoot, and make progress with a fair share of frustration and elation. A couple of students managed to get their cars to move today and completed their first test. They will now look at ways to improve their car.

 

The results of this term’s DRA (Developmental Reading Assessments) are coming home today. Be sure to look for this in your child’s bag.

November hot lunch forms are coming home today.

Parents, please take time to complete the SJA self-study survey by Friday, October 21, 2016, by clicking on the link: SJA Self-Study Survey or by copying the address into your browser https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCHTHN8.  Thank you to parents you have completed the survey.

Homework & Reminders

·         Parents, please complete the self-study survey: SJA Self-Study Survey It takes about 5 minutes to complete.

·         Devices – needed on Monday if you have not completed your slideshow yet

·         Math

o   Complete, correct, and return the review package

o   Return the review package tomorrow

o   Test on Monday

·         Read for 30 minutes and record your reading in your log

·         Learner profile assignment – be ready to present on your assigned day

·         Science Fair:

o   Tell your parents about the progress you made on your car today

o   Think about what you plan to do tomorrow

·         Friday, October 14:

o   Music

o   Reading logs are due

·         Monday, October 17 – Number Patterns Unit test

·         Friday, October 21 – Parent Guild Movie Night, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

·         Wednesday, October 26 – Casual Day

·         Thursday, October 27 – Picture Day

·         Monday, October 31 – Halloween/Harvest Spirit Day

·         November 21 – Curling Trip

·         November 23 – Curling Trip