Rain, rain, go away

Our track & field day was postponed due to the rain this morning. This event will take place tomorrow, Friday, May 24^th.

We had a long math class this morning on reading and writing equations. We defined an equation as a statement that has two expressions that are equal. A variable in an equation represents one number. To solve the equation means to solve this number. As a class we practiced writing equations and writing sentences that represent equations. Students then did practice questions 1 - 7 on page 387 of the MMS 7 textbook. We took up all this work in class, Students then were assigned extra practice worksheets, pages 216 – 217. This work was completed in class.

We did not have time for novel study discussions today. No new novel study work has been assigned for today.

We had a little bit of inquiry time. Students learned that for their summative task they:

·         may work with any partner of their choosing.

·         will be researching an issue such as digital ethics, digital literacy, cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and online privacy.

·         may choose the type of project they will do, e.g. presentation, skit, or activity.

·         need to arrange to teach their chosen issue to a class between  9 – 11 am on Thursday, May 30^th.

The class made excellent progress in all these decisions in very little time. The table below shows the results

Group Members	Issue	Project	Teacher, Grade & Time
Jayden & Ekaam	Cyberbullying	Activity & Skit	Ms. Chiappetta, Grade 3, 10:00 – 10:30
Riaz & Amron	Inappropriate Content	Presentation	Mr. Conte, Grade 5, 9:00 – 9:30
Chelsea, Miriam, & Sophie	Online Privacy	Presentation & Activity	Ms. Hughes, Grade 2, 9:00 – 9:30
JD & Lucas	Online Privacy	Activity and possibly a presentation	Ms. Foti, Grade 3, 9:00 – 9:30
Julian & David	Online Privacy	Activity & Presentation	Ms. DiMascio, Grade 4, 9:00 – 9:30
Rashad & Adam	Digital Ethics	Activity, Presentation, & Skit	Ms. Samuel, Grade 4, 9:00 – 9:30
Suravi & Lynne	Online Privacy	Presentation & Activity	Ms. Hocevar, Grade 5, 9:00 – 9:30
Rishabh & Ethan	Online Privacy	Presentation	Ms. Coldwells, Grade 2, TBD
Christiaan & Tristan	Online Privacy	Skit & Presentation	Mr. Foster, Grade 1, TBD

Devices are needed as students research and prepare for this summative task. Students are to bring devices tomorrow in case we have time to work on this task.

Grade 6s had music, French and more math time. In the second math class, Ms. Joseph took up worksheet practice work on p. 212 – 215 as well as the worksheets assigned earlier in the day. The class then moved on to the next lesson on solving equations. Two methods were used for solving the equations – ‘systematic trial’ and ‘by inspection’. Students are reminded to show their work when using these methods. They are to complete questions 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 on pages 393 & 395 of the MMS 7 textbook and the practice pages from worksheets on lesson 10.6. The tentative date for the unit test is Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Students are reminded that 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, Year-End Play Day, and spring fundraiser activity.

Cedar Glen trip permissions are due tomorrow.

We hope to work on novel study and UOI summative task tomorrow even if track & field is a ‘go’.

 Homework & Reminders

• Math: Complete
• Worksheet pages 10.6
• MMS 7 p. 393-394, Questions 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
• Math unit test Tuesday, May 28^th – tentative date
• Novel Study: Complete Chapter 10 & responses  - due Friday
• Friday, May 24^th  
• Track & Field Rain date
• Cedar Glen Trip letters due
• Year-End Play Day order forms are past due
• Devices needed
• 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

·         Wednesday, June 12^th – Parent Guild Year-End Play Day

·         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