Aboriginal Perspectives

We began our day working on our new inquiry unit. First we made progress on our personal identities. I gave the class an example of what my personal identity would look like if a recorded it on a mind map. Students then worked on their personal identity mind maps which included branches such as Where I live, Where I come from, Foods I enjoy, etc. Students were asked to consider yesterday’s question “Who was the first person/people that discovered the Americas? How did they get here?” They were presented with an Aboriginal origin story called The Earth on Turtles Back. They were asked the question again and asked if they would change, keep, or modify their original answer if given the chance. They then read two more origin stories compared the stories in terms of symbolism, moral, items from nature, and how the Earth was formed. Students were asked to consider what the Aboriginal perspective would be if asked the same question. Students are asked to reflect on their own or their family’s views on the origin of people. Your child will be asking you this question tomorrow and sharing their ideas with the class tomorrow if they feel comfortable doing so.

We discussed the Prologue, and Chapters 1 & 2 of Tuck Everlasting during today’s novel study time. Students have been assigned the following reading: Chapters 3 & 4. They need to complete discussion pages 13 – 19 in the study guide. This work is due tomorrow. Any incomplete novel study work needs to be completed as homework.

We had recess and lunch before heading to another enjoyable afternoon of curling.

When we got back some time on our Christmas concert performance. Both teams need to work on developing more moves.

Remember to use the Pick-A-Time information to book student-led conference times. Conferences take place on Thursday, December 6^th. Grade 6 students are required to attend.

Forms and payment for the SJA Parent Guild Fun Skate event are due this Friday.

Homework & Reminders

·         UOI:

o   Tell your family about the Aboriginal origin stories we read in class today

o   Talk to your family about your perspectives on the origins of people. What do you believe? Be ready to share your ideas if you are comfortable doing so.

o   Set up a PowToon  account for yourself. Try some of the PowToon tutorials to prepare yourself for next week’s project.

·         Novel Study: Tuck Everlasting

o   Read Chapters 3 and 4 for tomorrow

o   Complete discussion pages 13 – 19 for tomorrow

·         Christmas Concert: Dance Moves

·         Math: Complete the worksheet and Q. 5 – 7 on p. 92 of the MMS 7 textbook.

·         Thursday, December 6^th  - PYP Student-Led Conferences

·         Friday, December 7^th – Parent Guild Fun Skate form and payment due

·         Monday, December 10^th – Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 11^th - Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Thursday, December 13^th – Oakwood Christmas Concert

·         Monday, December 17^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 18^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal and performance

·         Wednesday, December 19^th

o   Casual Day,

o   Bake Sale

·         Thursday, December 20^th

o   Spirit Day – wear green, red, and white,

o   Bake Sale

·         Thursday, December 20^th – Last day of school

·         Friday, December 21^st – Christmas holidays begin – no school

·         Wednesday, January 9^th - Back-to-School