We began our
day with our fractions unit. Today we subtracted fractions in two ways. We did
this by modeling the problem in pictures or by converting to an equivalent
fraction with the same denominator and then subtracted the numerators. Students
who did not complete the practice work in class are asked to complete p. 118 –
121 of the MMS 6 practice book for homework. Look out for math tests coming
home today. Take time to review the test with your child, sign it, and return
it to school.
During today’s
explorers time, students learned about their final project for this unit. The
will be creating a RSA Animate about a time in Canada’s history when change was
the result of the interaction between Canada’s aboriginal people and early
European explorers. Students found a partner to work with that has an iPad,
iPhone, or iPod. Partners then chose their topics. Everyone got straight to
work with their research and with recording notes in their organisers.
Next we
continued working on speeches. Today’s goal was to write the introduction and
conclusion paragraph. We discussed the formatting of these paragraphs and
strategies to make them for impactful. Students were then expected to write the
first draft of the introduction and conclusion. Next they needed feedback from
a peer and a teacher. Finally they need feedback from a parent tonight. All
feedback must be recorded in ink directly on the first draft. For homework,
everyone is to use the feedback to revise their work and rewrite the paragraphs.
The revised introduction and conclusion paragraphs must be brought to school on
Thursday. Today I prioritised meeting with students who have fallen behind in
their speech work before meeting with students who are up-to-date with their
work.
Students attended
French and gym class today.
We are
skiing this tomorrow. Students are reminded to dress for the weather and bring
lunch, snacks, and/or money for food. Everyone
must arrive at the school by 6:45 am at the latest on Wednesday morning. We
expect to be back at 4:30 pm.
Our class is
responsible for hosting the bake sale next Tuesday, January 30th and
Wednesday, January 31st. Please support our fundraising efforts for
this event by sending in items to sell at the bake sale. All items must be peanut and nut free.
Remember to return your
reregistration packages to secure your spot for the 2018/2019 school year.
Keep
collecting pledges and donations for the Jump Rope for Heart Event.
One of our
Grade 10 MYP students is collecting food donations as part of her personal
project. Please send in non-perishable food items to support this cause.
After care
invoices have all been sent out via freshbooks. Payments can be made online
and are due January 29th.
Homework and Reminders
·
Math:
o
MMS
6 p. 118 – 121
o
Math
tests – review, sign, and return
·
Speeches
o
Get
parent feedback for your introduction and conclusion paragraph
o
Use
all feedback to write improved paragraphs
o
Bring
your speech Duo-tang and device to school
o
Get
caught up if you are falling behind with your speech work
·
Bake
Sale Items are needed next week Tuesday and Wednesday.
·
Wednesday, January 24th – Ski Trip. Arrive by 6:45 am
·
Monday, January 29th – After-Care Payments due
·
Tuesday, January 30th – Bake Sale hosted by the Grade 6
class
·
Wednesday, January 31st – Casual Day, Bake Sale hosted by the
Grade 6 class
·
Monday, February 5th – In-Class Oral Competition to select
three finalists
·
Friday, February 9th – Oral Competition
·
Monday, February 12th
o
Trip
to Canadian Warplane Museum
o
Last
day to return reregistration packages
·
Tuesday, February 13th – Pancake Tuesday
·
Wednesday, February 14th – Spirit Day: Valentine’s Dress up
·
Thursday, February 15th – SJA v TMA Oral Competition
·
Friday, February 16th – PD Day, no school for students
·
Monday, February 19th – Family Day – no school
·
Thursday, February 22nd – Anti-Bullying Day
·
Friday, February 23rd – Skiing Trip
·
Wednesday, February 28th – Casual Day
·
March 5 – March 9: Spirit Week
·
Friday, March 9th – Skiing trip
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