The Counter-Argument

Students began their day by working on their speeches. I met with all who were up-to-date with their speech schedule to check that their second reason paragraph has been revised and discussed their third reason paragraph. I also managed to have a second round of conferences and gave feedback on all counter-arguments that had been written by the end of the day. For students that are behind in the schedule, I met and gave feedback on the work they have completed so far. These students need to work hard on getting caught up with their speech work over the weekend. Students need feedback from a parent on their counterargument. Feedback must be recorded in ink directly on the page the paragraph was recorded on. The feedback must suggest ideas and ways that students could improve their argument. All three revised reason paragraphs and the revised counter-argument paragraph are due on Monday.

Students had an hour of class time in the morning to work on their explorer research. The goal was to complete another 1/3 of the organiser. They had another hour to work on explorers at the end of the day. The goal for this time was to complete the final 1/3 of the organiser. Incomplete organisers need to be completed for homework.

Grade 6s attended French and music class today.  

Look out for the SJA Parent Guild Valentines cookie flyer coming home today.

Re-registration packages are due by Monday, February 11.  After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year.  We look forward to seeing you back for next year!

 Homework & Reminders

·         Speeches:

o   Write your revised third reason paragraph and revised counter-argument paragraph – due on Monday

o   Get parent feedback on your counter-argument

o   Get caught up if you have fallen behind in your speech work

·         Explorers UOI

o   Explorer timelines are past due  

o   Devices are needed on Monday

o   Complete all sections of your organiser if you did not get done in class today

·         Math Homework

o   Page 222, Questions 1. a -d.

o   Parallelogram worksheet

·         Jump Rope 4 Heart Fundraising is ongoing

·         Parent Guild Valentines Cookie orders are due on February 1^st

·         Tuesday, January 29^th – Bake Sale

·         Wednesday, January 30^th – Bake Sale

·         Thursday, January 31^st – Casual Day

·         Tuesday, February 5^th – Pancake Tuesday

·         February 4^th  – February 8^th – Book Fair

·         Friday, February 8^th – Oral Competition

·         February 11 – Reregistration packages are due

·         Wednesday, February 13^th

o   Caribou contest – arrive 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start

o   Oral competition at the Maples Academy

·         Thursday, February 14^th

o   Spirit Day – Wear pink, red, and white

o   Jump Rope for Heart

o   Cookie Love – Parent Guild cookie decorating

·         Friday, February 15^th – PD Day for teachers, no school for students