Integers & Building Cars

The Grade 6 class looked very smart in their winter uniform today. Well done to so many who made an effort to wear all required pieces. We clarified some misunderstandings about the uniform. The biggest one is that students must wear either a sweater or vest under their blazer.

Grade 6s began their day attending French class with Mme. Stella.

In math we took up Thursday’s homework on solving equations before beginning a new lesson on integers. We took time to understand the definition of an integer – a number with size and direction using examples that involved money, altitude/depth, and temperature. The definition made a lot more sense in the context of these examples. Students had some class time to begin work on the practice problems. Students are asked to complete practice work on p. 22 of the MMS textbook. Students will be writing the Number Patterns unit test on Monday, October 17.

Next up was language time. We read samples of fable/legend writing. Students added strengths and areas for improvement to their T-charts. We discussed each sample as a class. Students felt that today’s writing samples were worthy of a level 3 and 4.

Students attended gym class with Mr. Slyk. When they got back it was UOI time. Bibi presented what it means to show respect. We had an enjoyable class discussion during this time. The remaining time before recess was used to work on the slideshow on the environmental impact of energy production. Some students did not have a Prezi account, nor an email account, nor PowerPoint or similar software for today’s class. These students are asked to set up these accounts tonight and be ready to work with their partners on Thursday. Thursday is the last day that we can allocate class time to this project. Recess time will have to be used after this date to get the project completed. Students need their devices (and access to software) again on Thursday.

Students who have not completed their electric safety poster worked on these during second recess.

It was finally the time of day that everyone has been looking forward to – building our electric cars. Needless to say there was an amazing hum as students worked. It was very messy but also very productive. I am sorry to say I left my camera at home so I don’t have pictures to share with you. I hope to do this on Thursday. Students got much further with their building in 1 hour than I thought they could. Well done!

I will be away tomorrow. Ms. Barros will be covering my class for me. The Grade 6s know what they are expected to do tomorrow. I look forward to seeing how much gets done on the cars when I am back on Thursday.

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 Thursday (slideshow)

·         Math p. 22, 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

·         Wednesday: Music

·         Thursday: Devices needed

·         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