Portfolios

Day 6

We began the day with an awards assembly. Congratulations to Alffino for receiving the knowledgeable award in grade 6.

It is my birthday today and I was expecting a regular work day at school. The Grade 6s however, made sure that it was not a regular day. Thank you for making me feel special, Grade 6s. You were all super sneaky.

Once the festivities had died down we had our next literature circle discussion. Students met in their groups to discuss chapter 2 of The City of Ember. I sat in with one of the groups to grade them according to their participation and work contribution. Students used remaining time to begin reading chapter 3. Everyone should complete their reading of chapter 3 for homework if they did not get done in class. Everyone has been assigned a new role for Monday’s discussion. The role response needs to be completed so everyone can contribute during their group’s discussion time.

While students read through chapter 3, I worked on correcting math in the review package. Students were then called to further complete and correct their review packages. Students who were waiting on me to check their work worked on their electric cars. Review packages are coming home again today. The geometry unit test will be written on Monday, October 31.

We used today’s UOI time to complete our IB Portfolios for our electricity UOI. Students received all their assignments abck today. Those who had not already done so completed their reflection on this unit. Students then chose 4 pieces of work to place in their IB portfolio: their best work, something they worked their hardest on, something they need to improve on, and a way they showed a learner profile attribute.

Students ended the day attending music class with Mr. Andrei. They also had French class today.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math

o   Study

o   Geometry sets need to be returned to school daily

o   Geometry unit test on Monday, Oct. 31

·         UOI  

o   Study

o   Test on Wednesday, Nov. 2 (includes map work)

·         Novel Study

o   Literature Circle Discussions take place on Monday

o   Read Chapter 3

o   Complete your response using your assigned role

·         Monday, October 31 – Geometry unit test, Halloween/Harvest Spirit Day & Dance Party

·         Wednesday, November 2 – UOI test

·         Friday, Nov 4

o   Music

o   French spelling test

o    ArtReach forms and payment is due

·         November 21 – Curling Trip

·         November 23 – Curling Trip

·         November 24 – Science Fair