Post-to-be-Private

Today was another busy day in Grade 6. We focused on learning the risks with online friending and the guidelines that should be followed when making friends online. Students participated in an activity where they chose to accept/not accept people based on a shared profile. Later the true profile was revealed. I am happy that many students in our class chose to not accept any of the shared profiles based on the fact that they do not know them personally. This was the main message of today’s learning. For example, students watched a video titled Post-to-be-Private, where they learned that peopled on your friends list can see everything you post.

 

Students learned that they should be mindful of what they post and that they should be careful what they reveal about themselves. Personal information should never be shared. Students are demonstrating their learning by writing a letter of advice in response to three possible scenarios. This was completed in class today.

We had novel study time next. Students have been assigned to read Chapter 10 of Bridge to Terabithia and the responses for Chapter 10 (incorrectly labeled “Chapter 9” in the duo-tang). This work is due on Friday.

After recess we had language time. We continued learning about the criteria for report writing in the format of an interview. Students read a sample of good report writing. They generated and discussed a list of strengths the writer had.

In math, students reviewed the homework on evaluating algebraic expressions. They then practiced word problems on writing expressions and finding the term number.  For homework they are to complete worksheet pages 212 to 215. The tentative date for the unit test is Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Grade 6s had French class with Mme. Stella today as well as gym class at the end of the day.

Track & Field day is set to take place tomorrow. Please bring backpacks in case of rain – we will have a regular school day if this is the case. Students should come to school in their gym uniforms. Dress for the weather tomorrow. Hats and sunblock might be needed. Extra water is a must. Students are asked to bring in $1 to purchase a freezie.

Remember to return permission/trip forms/payment as applicable for Cedar Glen, graduation, and spring fundraiser activity.

Cedar Glen trip permissions are due this Friday.

 Homework & Reminders

• Math: Complete
• Worksheet pages 212 - 215
• Novel Study: Complete Chapter 10 & responses  - due Friday
• Thursday, May 23^rd 
• Track & Field Day
• Year-End Play Day order forms are due
• Friday, May 24^th  
• Track & Field Rain date
• Cedar Glen Trip letters due
• Monday, May 27^th  - Interschool Spelling Bee @ Maples Academy
• Tuesday, May 28^th – Bake Sale hosted by Ms. Chiappetta & Ms. Foti
• Wednesday, May 29^th

o   Casual Day

o   Bake Sale hosted by Ms. Chiappetta & Ms. Foti

o   Upper School Spring Fundraiser Activity @ SJA

o   Grade 6 PYP Graduation Celebration form, payment, and waiver is due

·         Thursday, May 30^th - Oakwood Spring Concert

·         Friday, May 31^st  - Track & Field @ the Maples Academy

·         Monday, June 3^rd  - Track & Field @ the Maples Academy Rain Date

·         Tuesday, June 11 – Outdoor Education trip

·         Thursday, June 13^th – Grade 6 Graduation trip

·         Friday, June 14^th

o   Last day of School for students

o   Term 3 report cards & graphs (OWA, DRA, Math) go home

o   JK – Grade 11 Promotion Ceremonies

o   Grade 6 PYP Graduation Ceremony

o   Grade 10 MYP Graduation Ceremony

·         June 17^th – June 21^st  - PD Days (No school for students)

·         Monday, June 17^th – Grade 12 & DP Graduation