Exhibition: Beginnin the Written Component

We still have some IB Portfolios missing today. Please return these tomorrow.

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Today’s class time was used to work on exhibition. Yesterday, some groups said they had found all information relating to their central idea, lines of inquiry, and key concept questions. They also said that they felt ready to begin writing the essay. Therefore, this morning, our goal was to understand the expectations, criteria, and process of the essay as the written component for exhibition as well as how to plan the different components of the essay using a graphic organiser. Students received information on how to go through the process, an organiser to help them plan their essay, and the rubric that will be used to assess their work. We discussed these at length to ensure everyone understood. Groups who were ready began planning their essay using their organiser. This should be completed by Thursday, April 4^th.

Students who are not ready to begin the essay continued working towards the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of their issues using the central ideas, lines of inquiry, and key concept questions. They read information from secondary sources and recorded notes.

In music class, students brainstormed ideas for an art component with Mr. Oliver. Students have been asked to reflect on the ideas that were generated. This discussion will continue in the next music class.

In French class, students were encouraged to work on their French component. Mme. Stella was available to support students as needed.

Students had math class today. They dividing to find percents. If you know the percent and the value of a percent, then you can find 100%. Students are reminded to divide the value by percent to find 1%. They then find the 100% by multiplying it by 100. Students practiced few questions from the worksheet. For homework they are to complete questions 1, 2 & 4 from the worksheet. The unit test has been postponed to Tuesday, April 9^th as we need to complete the review for the unit.

Students are reminded to keep practicing for the spelling bee. The Grade 6 in-class bee will take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 4^th. Please arrive on time as the bee starts at 9 am sharp.

Spring fundraising payments can still be made.

 Homework & Reminders

• Return your IB Portfolios
• 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
• Question 4 on Page 310
• April is Autism Awareness Month
• April 1^st -5^th: Spring Fundraiser
• Thursday, April 4^th
• Spring Fundraiser Pyjama Day
• PYP Student-Led Conferences
• Grade 6 in-class spelling bee
• Friday, April 5^th
• Math unit test
• Snack Bar
• Casual Dress
• 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