Thank you to parents for a tremendous turnout at last
night’s conferences.
We began our day with math. Today we learned how to find
the volume of triangular prisms, using the formula Volume = Base Area x Height.
This involved two steps, as students had to first find the Base Area of the
triangle using the formula Base Area = (b x h) ÷ 2. Students are asked to
complete MMS 6 p. 142 - 143 if they did not get done in class today. The unit
test will be written on Thursday, April 12.
We continued working on exhibition for the remainder of
the day. Today we reviewed the process and expectations concerning the group
essay. Students have received a package that guides them through the process.
We have agreed that the essay organiser is due on Tuesday, April 10th.
Our focus is still securing the primary source site visit and/or interview. Students
need to finalise their interview questions and have these approved by teachers,
mentors, and/or parents. The discrimination group conducted yet another
interview today and have another interview scheduled for Monday. Another priority
remains the action ideas and planning, and to keep researching to answer all
concept questions and address all lines of inquiry.
Today, Ms. Hayward visited the class and presented a
workshop on academic honesty and citations. She helped the class understand the
need for citations, intellectual property, copyright, plagiarism, collusion.
Students were shown the academic honesty statement they will be required to
sign once they have completed the essay. Ms. Haward explained how to correctly
use MLA formatting when citing different types of sources such as magazines, informational
books, websites, Neflix, etc. Students then participated in activity stations
where they got to practice their citation skills. Thank you, Ms. Hayward.
The Grade 6s attended gym and French class today.
Rock climbing trip forms are past due.
Look out for our annual spring fundraiser forms coming home today.
Homework and
Reminders
Math: Complete
and correct all questions on the following pages
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MMS 7 p. 142 – 143
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Test on Thursday, April 12
Exhibition:
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Talk to your parents about possible ways
to take action
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Find resources for your topic including
an expert to interview and a site to visit
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Bring a charged device to school with
you daily
Tuesday, April
10
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Essay Organiser due
·
Rock climbing trip
Thursday, April
12 – Math unit test
April 16 – April
20: Spring Fundraiser
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April
16th – Pirate Day $2.00 (come dress as a pirate for the day)
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April
17th – Popcorn Day $2.00/bag
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April
18th – Pancake breakfast $2.00-5.00 (info will be in the form)
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April
19th – Sundae Day $5.00
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April
20th – Dance Party $5.00
Friday, April 20 – Earth
Spirit Day – wear earth colours (blue, brown, green)
Wednesday, May 2 –
Caribou math contest for those participating
Friday, May 4 – Grade 6 PYP Exhibition
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