Grade 6s continued
learning about decimals in math class. Today students practiced dividing decimals
where both the divisor and dividend were decimals. We used the same strategy as
we did when multiplying decimals, i.e. ignore the decimals when dividing, and
then use estimation to correctly place the decimal in the quotient. Students
are encouraged to use long division as the problems we are working on are
complex. No one finished the practice work in class, meaning everyone has math
homework today. Students are asked to complete and correct p. 90 - 91 for
homework. Some students still need to
complete, correct, and submit their review packages. This work is now past due.
The unit test for decimals will be written on Monday, November 13th.
Students
have finished up their book reports on the City
of Ember. Class time was used to complete summaries, write about
connections between the book and our UOIs, interpret the characters in terms of
the IB Learner Profile, and reflect on the book.
We have
begun working on the Polar Expressions writing contest as a class. We discussed
the basic elements of a story and the requirements of the competition, e.g. 450
words or less, only peer editing allowed, etc. Students began planning their
story using their choice of organiser. Some even began writing their stories.
During
today’s inquiry time students continued working on one of their summative
projects for this unit. They will be creating a video commercial of one of Canada’s
provinces or territories using the Physical, Economic, Political, and Social
(PEPS) features of the province or territory to attract newcomers. Today’s goal
was to complete all sections of the storyboard templates. The templates are
used to plan the images and narrations in the videos. Students who did not
complete their storyboards did not get to go out for second recess. At the end
of the day, we began working on the video portion. Students watched a tutorial
on how to create a video before they were released to begin their own work. Devices
are needed until this project is complete. The video will be uploaded to
YouTube once it is complete. One partner in each group needs a YouTube account.
Some students chose to work on their cars during second
lunch today.
Grade 6s
attended the war memorabilia exhibit today.
Please
return curling permission forms by Monday.
Dear SJA
Families,
Kindness Day
is celebrated nationwide annually, on the 13th of November. It is a
day to celebrate and promote kindness in all its forms. World Kindness Day
falls on the same day and unites people in kindness globally.
On November
13th, St. Jude's Academy is celebrating World Kindness Day by encouraging
all students to share kind words to each other and unite as a whole
school with their neighbours at Oakwood. By bringing in $2,
students can participate in a special World Kindness Day event by writing
a kind message or quote on a leaf and then post it on our World Kindness
Tree for all to see. In addition to sharing their kind
words, they will be supporting their neighbours at Oakwood
and also be allowed to dress casually.
As part of a
united world school, IB learners strive to be kind every day. This
year, we are looking forward to emphasizing and celebrating acts of
kindness on Monday, November 13th and we hope everyone is able
to participate in our World Kindness Day events!
Homework and Reminders
·
Math
o
MMS
7 p. 90 - 91
o
Review:
Complete and correct all review questions
o
Decimals
unit test on Monday, November 13
·
Language:
What is the difference between a fairy tale and a legend?
·
Science
Fair: Collect any materials you may need for your car construction
·
UOI:
Devices needed, iMovie/Movie Maker needed until the project is complete. YouTube channel needed later
·
Fri.,
Nov. 10 – PD Day – No school for students
·
Mon,
Nov. 13
o
Kindness
Day – Bring in $2 donation. Wear casual clothes
o
Decimal
Unit test
o
Curling
forms due
·
Tues.,
Nov. 14 – Picture orders due
·
Fri.,
Nov. 17 – Picture Retakes
·
Mon.,
Nov. 20 – Curling trip
·
Dec.
1st – Curling trip
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