Canada and the USA

Day 6

Lost jacket: A student in our class has lost their SJA winter jacket. It is rainproof on the outside and fleecy on the inside. Please check to see if your child has mistakenly taken it home. Thanks.

Grade 6s began their day with math – finally. We took up last Tuesday’s homework on adding and subtracting decimals and then did today’s lesson on multiplying decimals by 10, 100, 1000, and 10 000. We used a place-value chart to do this. Students learned that they can do this by either moving the digits to the left or the decimal to the right depending on the number of zeros in  10, 100, 1000, or 10 000. Students are asked to complete practice work on p. 139 of the MMS textbook.

The class then attended gym with Mr. Slyk. After gym we had novel study time. Students discussed chapters 11 to 13 in their literature circle groups. Everyone was assigned a new role and received a little class time to read some of chapter 14. We will have novel study time again tomorrow. Everyone should complete their chapter 14 reading and response for homework.

For UOI, six groups have now sent me their Canada’s exports video. Students who have not completed the video yet spent second recess working with their partner in an effort to complete this work. Students that have uploaded their video to YouTube should email me the link at mhaag@stjudesacademy.com. We took up Friday’s work on Canada’s trading partners. Students then began working on learning more about Canada and its main trading partner – the USA. Students are asked to complete these pages (p. 37 – 40) for homework if they did not get done in class. Students are reminded of the UOI test on Friday, November 18. The test will cover Canada and its Trading Partners, and Canada and the USA. The test will also include map work about Canada’s trading partners, continents, and oceans.

The class then headed to French with Mme. Stella. When they returned from French, they heard all about their next UOI project. Students have chosen a country that is one of Canada’s trading partners to research about. They will need their devices daily to conduct their internet research. Once their research is completed, they will create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher or other software. The brochure is to be from the perspective of the foreign trading partner with a goal of attracting Canadians to purchase their goods and services or to travel to their country to enjoy the physical beauty or social attractions. Students will be recording their research in a graphic organiser. They have checklists to help ensure they have collected all required information. Students had some class time today to begin their research. Students will be researching the following countries.

Melia – UK                                          Bibi – South Korea

Eghosa – Norway                               Arya – Mexico

Jacob – China                                     Christina – Switzerland

Sai – USA                                            Jierui – Japan

Satvik – New Zealand                         Leah – Brazil

Farah – Dominican Republic             Akash – Portugal

Avneet – Netherlands                           Ian – Russia

Sofia – France                                     Husmeen – Italy

Alffino – Argentina                            Sakshi – Russia

Areej –Germany                                 Kaaya - Scotland

Students attended music class with Mr. Andrei.

 SJA is excited to announce the addition of healthier options to our lunch menu! Starting on the December order sheet (sent home Friday) you will be able to order the follow:

• veggie wrap - available daily 
• yogurt tubes - available daily
• bagel with cream cheese - available daily
• veggies and dip - available daily
• turkey wrap - available on Tuesdays 

Homework & Reminders

·       Science Fair – First recess tomorrow

·       Math p. 139

·       UOI 

o   Complete Canada and the USA pages 37 - 40

o   Plan to complete your video with your partner during your recess time this week

o   Upload your video and send me the link

o   Devices needed all week for your brochure research

o   Test on Friday, November 18 on Canada’s trading partners, the USA, and map work

·       Novel Study

o   Next literature circle discussion takes place on Wednesday

o   Read Chapters 14

o   Complete your response using your assigned role

·       French homework

·       Curling letter and permission forms – read, complete, and return

·       November 15 – Christmas-themed item worth $10 or $10 donation to the Grade 6 Christmas basket

·       November 16 – Skating forms due

·       November 17 – Picture orders are due, and picture retakes

·       November 18 – UOI test, End of drive for clothing donations for Syrian refugee families

·       November 21 – Curling Trip

·       November 23 – Curling Trip

·       November 24 – Science Fair (Parents & families welcome to visit for the last hour of the day)

·       November 25 – Report Cards, Dec. hot lunch order forms are due

·       November 30 – Casual Day