Focusing the Inquiry

We had an award’s assembly this morning. Congratulations to Christiaan for receiving the Caring Award for our class, and to Jayden for receiving the French Caring Award.

Once in class we got going on exhibition. Today’s goals for each group were to write the key concept questions, central idea, and lines of inquiry relating to their issue. We discussed how to accomplish this. There was much collaboration between group members who then met with me and with their mentors if possible. Students received feedback on how to improve their work. Once this was done students completed their first journal entry. Most groups completed this work and got to go to gym.

Students had math class today. They worked on drawing circle graphs. They discussed how to get the data when a circle graph is given and completed one question from the textbook. For homework they are to complete questions 1 & 2 from the worksheet. The unit test will take place on Friday, April 5^th.

Bouldering permission and waiver forms are due on Monday, April 1^st.

Students are reminded to keep practicing for the spelling bee. The Grade 6 in-class bee will take place on Thursday, April 4^th. The Grade 7/8 in-class spelling bee will be held on Tuesday, April 2^nd.

Spring fundraising payments can still be made.

 Homework & Reminders

• Exhibition
• Get the parent letter signed and dated if you have not already done this
• Complete you 3 pages of general research if you did not get done in class yesterday
• Devices are needed daily
• Talk to your parents about what you are learning in class
• Begin to find someone to interview or a site to visit for your primary source
• Math – Prepare for the unit test
• Thursday, March 28^th
• Pick-A-Time opens for scheduling Student-led conferences
• Friday, March 29^th
• PYP Term 2 Report Cards and OWA & Math graphs go home
• April is Autism Awareness Month
• April 1^st -5^th: Spring Fundraiser
• Monday, April 1^st
• Spring Fundraiser Neon 80s Day
• Bouldering permission form and waiver forms are due
• Tuesday, April 2^nd
• Spring Fundraiser Popcorn Day
• Grade 7/8 In-Class Spelling Bee
• Autism Awareness Day – Wear Blue for 2
• Wednesday, April 3^rd
• Caribou Math Contest. Arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. Bring your own charged device
• Spring Fundraiser Ice Cream Day
• Thursday, April 4^th
• Spring Fundraiser Pyjama Day
• PYP Student-Led Conferences
• Math unit test – tentative date
• Grade 6 in-class spelling bee
• Friday, April 5^th
• Spring Fundraiser JK – Grade 2 Dance Party
• Spring Fundraiser Grade 3 – 6 Electronics Party
• Monday, April 8^th
• JK & SK Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 9:00 am – 12 noon
• Grade 1 -3 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, April 9^th
• Grade 4 & 5 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 9:00 am – 12 noon
• Grade 6, 7, & 8 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
• Friday, April 19^th – Good Friday (No school)
• Monday, April 22^nd – Easter Monday (No school)
• Tuesday, April 23^rd
• Earth Day (Wear blue, green, & brown)
• Wednesday, April 24^th
• Casual Day
• Bake Sale
• Bouldering Trip, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, April 30^th
• Autism Awareness Silent Dance
• Wednesday, May 1^st - Caribou Math Contest. Arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. Bring your own charged device
• Thursday, May 2^nd – Exhibition Dress Rehearsal (JK & SK Audience)
• Friday, May 3^rd – Grade 6 Exhibition (Morning, afternoon, and evening presentations)