Creation Stories

Day 9

We began our day with math. Students continued working through their review packages and were asked to complete all questions in order to go out for recess. I have checked almost all questions for everyone.  The Measurement unit test will be written tomorrow.

Next up was novel study time. We discussed the discussion questions for chapters 1 and 2 of Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt as a class.  Students are asked to read chapters 3 and 4 and complete response pages 13 to 19 for Friday, Feb. 3^rd. We will have novel studies on each day that we do NOT have music.

It was then time to work on speeches. I checked that the research and essay organizer were completed. As a class we discussed how to write the first reason paragraph. Students then used class time to write the paragraph. Students who had written their first paragraph had someone peer edit for them. Students should ask parents for feedback on how to improve the Reason 1 paragraph tonight. Revised copies of the first paragraph need to be rewritten and are due tomorrow. Students that did not complete Reason 1 paragraph need to complete it for homework. 

During inquiry time we continued work on our new Explorers unit. Today we considered how the first peoples came to be on the North American continent by looking at the perspective of Aboriginal and First Nations. We read and compared two different creations stories.

Students attended gym and French class today.

A few students have not yet returned their City of Ember books. Please do this as soon as possible.

Look out for a letter about March Break coming home today.

The Grade 6 class is having Graduation photos taken tomorrow. Please come in full uniform.

Reregistration

It is hard to believe, but the time is here already – re-registration is upon us! Re-registrations forms have been sent home. The deadline to re-register is February 9. After that we open up spaces to the public. Do not delay – reserve your spot today for grade 7!

 Homework & Reminders

·         Math

o   Review questions 1 - 13

o   Unit test tomorrow

·         Inquiry into Flight:

o   Complete and return your IB portfolio if you did not get done in class yesterday

·         Speech:

o   Get your speech letter signed if you have not already done this

o   Get caught up if you are falling behind with your speech work

o   Revised and rewritten reason # 1 paragraph  is due tomorrow

·         Novel Study – due Friday, Feb. 3

o   Read chapter 3 & 4

o   Complete response pages 13– 19

·         Thursday – Grad Photos – Wear full uniform, Measurement unit test, Music

·         Friday – Novel Study

·         February 9 – Reregistration Deadline, Earth Rangers

·         February 14 - Spirit Day

·         February 17 - PD Day, no school for students

·         February 20 - Family Day – no school

·         February 21 –Speech Semi-Finals, Bake Sale

·         February 22 – Speech Semi-Finals, Anti-Bullying Day, Casual Day, Bake sale

·         February 24 - Oral Presentations

·         February 27 – Crawford Lake trip

·         February 28 - Pancake Tuesday

·         March 1 - SJA/Maples Interschool Oral Competition

·         March 2 – Ski Trip

·         March 9 - Ski Trip

·         March 13 - 24 March Break