Day 4
It was
wonderful to see everyone at school today and to hear about how students had
spent their Christmas Break. We had a productive day even though it was our
first day back. Grade 6s began their day attending music class with Mr. Oliver.
Once back in
our room we discussed International Day. This is an annual event at SJA. It
takes place on Friday, January 20th in the afternoon. Families and
friends of our students are invited to attend this event. The Grade 6 class has
chosen to represent Spain. Today the class generated a list of possible topics
to research and represent about Spain. They also came up with a list of ideas
that they may use to present their research. Students have formed groups and
have chosen topics. They will begin their research tomorrow and therefore need
to bring their devices to school.
We began a
new math unit on measurement after recess and lunch. In today`s lesson, students
learned about the different time zones in Canada. It is important for students
to review the location of Canada`s provinces and territories if they are unsure
of them to successfully complete problems relating to time zones. Students
examined winter and summer time zone maps to observe differences. They calculated
the time differences between the zones. They practiced describing different
locations using the terms ‘ahead’ and ‘behind’. Students are asked to complete
practice problems on p. 208 of the MMS textbook. Look out for Data Management
unit tests coming home today. Please take time to review, sign, and return
these tests.
Next up, the
class had French with Mme. Stella.
We ended the
day with our flight unit. Today we focused on our last line of inquiry for this
unit: societal and environmental impacts of flying devices that make use of the
properties of air. Students considered topics that this statement could be
referring to. They brainstormed and discussed their ideas. They then paired up
with a partner and chose a topic that relates to this line of inquiry that they
would like to learn more about. Students need their devices tomorrow to work on
researching their topic.
Some
students were missing uniform pieces today. Remember to bring these pieces to
school tomorrow.
One of the
students in our class is missing a blazer. Please check at home in case you
took it by mistake.
Homework & Reminders
· Math p. 208, sign and return Data
Management test
· Inquiry into Flight: Bring a device
for your research
· Bring all required uniform pieces
· Friday: Music
· January 20: International Day
· January 22: Return trip form and
payment
· January 24: Bake Sale
· January 25 - Casual Day, Bake Sale
· January 30: Canadian Warplane
Heritage Museum trip
· February 14 - Spirit Day
· February 17 - PD Day
· February 20 - Family Day
· February 21 – Bake Sale
· February 22 - Anti-Bullying Day,
Casual Day, Bake sale
· February 24 - Oral Presentations
· February 28 - Pancake Tuesday
· March 1 - SJA/Maples Interschool Oral
Competition
· March 13 - 24 March Break
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