International Day

Last Thursday and today, students participated in literature circle discussions of Chapter 11 and 12 using their assigned roles. On Thursday, I sat with Group 3 and today I sat with Group 4 and evaluated students based on their contributions to the group discussion. Grade 6s have been assigned Chapter 13 of The City of Ember while they work on their reading responses. Students had lots of time to work on their reading in class. Any remaining work needs to be completed for homework. Novels and Duo-tangs need to be brought to school daily as we will be having novel study time daily.

In Thursday’s inquiry time, students used class time to complete all research on their chosen power source. Groups had many conference times with me and received feedback on information that was needed in their organizers. In today’s inquiry time, students were challenged to use their research and complete their slideshow in one sitting while referring to the required criteria. Students who did not complete their slideshows used recess time to get caught up. Students who did complete their slideshows used class time to work on their electric cars.  Presentations will take place on Thursday and Friday this week. We will use tomorrow’s inquiry time to practice presentations.

Electricity unit tests are coming home today. Please take time to review the test with your child, sign it, and return it to school.

There are a couple students who still need to email me their OPG graphs (mhaag@stjudesacademy.com) or submit their graphs to me if printing at home. Please do this ASAP if this applies to you.

We began learning about limericks in language time. Ask your child to describe the form of a limerick.

It was wonderful seeing everyone at International Day last Thursday. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

Grade 6s attended music, French and math class today.

Well done on remembering winter uniforms, Grade 6s.

Homework & Reminders

·         UOI

o   Show you parents your electricity unit test. Have them review and sign the test. Return the signed test to school.

o   Print your two OPG graphs and hand them in to me ASAP if you haven’t already done this, or …

o   Email me your two OPG graphs to mhaag@stjudesacademy.com ASAP if you haven’t already done this

·         Science Fair

o   All car building materials are due as we are building daily

·         Novel study – due tomorrow

o   Read Chapter 13

o   Complete Chapter 13 response

·         Language – tell your parent about the form of a limerick

·         Thursday, October 11^th – Electricity Presentations

·         Friday, October 12^th – Electricity Presentations

·         Thursday, October 25 – Picture Day

·         Tuesday, October 30^th

o   Casual Day

o   Bake Sale

• Wednesday, October 31^st
• Halloween/Harvest Spirit Day
• Bake Sale