Earth Rangers

Day 2

We began our day with math. We took up Friday’s work on transformations. Much of what we learned on Friday is applicable to today’s lesson. Students received new coordinate grid paper and tracing paper to help them complete their work. Students are asked to complete practice questions on p. 254 – 255 of the MMS textbook. Look out for measurement tests coming home today.

We attended a presentation by Earth Rangers. We saw many interesting videos and were treated to special guests taegu, bald eagle, lemur, and falcon. What an exciting way to spend an hour of our day.

Next we worked on speeches. I have finished checking reason # 2 paragraphs and began working through students # 3 paragraphs while students worked on writing their counterargument. Students that did not complete the counterargument need to complete it for homework. These are due tomorrow.

We will have novel study time tomorrow. Remember to bring your books and Duo-tangs.

During inquiry time students worked on the research component of their project on Canada’s aboriginal peoples. They were challenged to complete ¾ of their research in class today. Students who did not get this much done in class need to complete it for homework. Students will use tomorrow’s class time to complete their research and write their script. All students should have created their PowToon account by now. Devices will be needed daily as they work on this project. All PowToon projects are due end of day Friday.

Students attended gym 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 trip letter coming home today.

Look out for letters about a Parent Guild Movie & Dance Night on Friday, February 24^th

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 p. 254 – 255, Review, sign, and return measurement tests

·         Speech:

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

o   Counter argument is due tomorrow

·         Novel Study – due tomorrow Friday, Feb. 7

o   Read chapter 5 & 6

o   Complete response pages 20– 27

·         Tuesday – Novel Study

·         Wednesday – Music

·         Thursday – Novel Study, Reregistration Deadline

·         Friday - Music

·         February 14 - Spirit Day

·         February 16 – Parent Guild Movie & Dance Night Payment is due

·         February 17 - PD Day, no school for students

·         February 20 - Family Day – no school

·         February 21 –Speech Semi-Finals, Bake Sale, Crawford Lake Trip Forms & Payment due

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

·         February 24 - Oral Presentations, Parent Guild Movie & Dance Night

·         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