The Introduction and Conclusion

Students began their day by working on their speeches. We discussed how to write an introduction and a conclusion. I met with all students and checked work that had been completed and gave feedback on how to improve writing. Today’s goal was to write the first draft of the introduction and conclusion and to have these revised for tomorrow. Students who are behind in their speech work need to work on getting caught up.

Next we worked on our Explorers RSA Animate project. Students planned their RSA Animate using a 10-step organiser. They decided on facts that explained causation, change, and perspectives related to their chosen explorer. They also decided and practiced the doodles that will represent their information. Incomplete organisers need to be completed for homework.

Students received their explorers’ unit test today. We took the test up as a class. Parents are asked to review the test, sign it, and return it to school.

Grade 6s attended French and math class today.  In math class they reviewed last week’s homework. They practiced problems to find one of the sides when area is given. For homework they are to complete questions from the worksheet. The unit test is scheduled for Monday, February 4^th. A few students still need to submit the test signed by the parents.

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 introduction paragraph and revised conclusion paragraph – due tomorrow

o   Get parent feedback on your introduction and conclusions

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

·         Explorers UOI

o   Review the explorers’ unit test – get a parent to sign your test

o   Explorer timelines are past due  

o   Complete your 10-step organiser if you did not get done in class today

·         Math Homework

o   Page 223, Questions 3.a)

o   All questions from the 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

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

·         Monday, February 4^th – Area and Perimeter unit test

·         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