Typing up the Essay

A lot of today’s class time continued to focus on the exhibition essay. Some groups are still behind in their essay writing. It is a priority that they get caught up on this work. Many groups have begun typing the essay. Once this is done we will begin the editing phase.

We discussed the oral component today. It seems that most groups will be using a slideshow as part of their oral component. Students received a checklist for to help them ensure the slideshow includes all required information. They also received the rubric that will be used to assess their work. We discussed both these assessment tools. Time was taken to answer student questions. Students who completed their essay work for today began work on the slideshow. Students are reminded exhibition work must be completed in class and not for homework.

I managed to meet with most groups twice today in order check on progress and discuss next steps.

Students had music and French class today. During French time, Mme. Stella met with individual groups to support them with their French component. During music time, the class continued their discussion of their art component with Mr. Oliver.

In math students received their unit test. They discussed the test and students asked questions they had about the test. Look out for tests coming home. These should be reviewed with families, signed, and returned to school. Students began a new unit on integers. They discussed positive and negative integers. Opposite integers are the same distance from 0 but are on the opposite sides of 0. Students practiced using a number line to order and compare integers. The integers increase from left to right.

Spring fundraising payments for the trip can still be made.

Remember to send in money for the Wizard of Oz costumes. The flying monkey payment is due this Friday.

Remember to return immunization forms by Thursday, April 18^th.

Silent dance forms are due back by Tuesday, April 23^rd.

 Homework & Reminders

• Return Flying Monkeys form & payment if applicable to you
• Exhibition
• Get the parent letter signed and dated if you have not already done this
• Get parent feedback on paragraphs that have been written (if applicable)
• Devices are needed daily
• Talk to your parents about what you are learning in class
• Find someone to interview or a site to visit for your primary source
• April is Autism Awareness Month
• Friday, April 12^th
• Essay Second Draft is past due
• Flying Monkeys forms and cash due
• Thursday, April 18^th – Immunizations forms are due
• 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)
• Silent Dance forms & payment due
• 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)