The Real World Safety Pledge

We had a busy day back to school after the long weekend. We began with our Digital Citizenship inquiry unit. Students who have not yet had a turn to present their “Two Kinds of Stupid” assignment did this in the first half of our inquiry time. Students were introduced to the “Real World Safety Pledge” which includes guidelines that help to keep students safe. Students agreed to abide by these guidelines. They will be showing these guidelines to parents tonight. Please take time to discuss what we learned in class with your child. We then reviewed the video about Amy’s Choice that was watched last week. Students referred to the sections of the pledge that Amy did not follow, resulting in her being in a risky situation. Students then began reading risky scenarios. In each scenario they identified the risk, the part of the pledge that the scenario relates to, and what could have been done to minimize the risk.

We had novel study time next. Students have been assigned to read Chapter 9 of Bridge to Terabithia and the responses for Chapter 9 (incorrectly labeled “Chapter 8” in the duo-tang). This work is due tomorrow.

After recess we had language time. We are 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 took up the homework that was assigned last week on algebraic expressions. Next they continued writing and understanding algebraic expressions by working on practice questions 4 – 11 on p. 380 – 381 of the MMS 7 textbook. They began evaluating algebraic expressions. For homework they are to complete questions 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7 from page 385 & 386 of the MMS 7 textbook and worksheet pages 210 & 211. The tentative date for the unit test is Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Grade 6s had French class with Mme. Stella today.

Look out for a letter about the Grade 6 PYP graduation and celebration coming home today. Please do not order a hot lunch for this day. Visit the Aerosports website to complete the online waiver.
Also look out for information about the Parent Guild Year-End Play Day coming home today.

Cedar Glen trip permissions are due this Friday.

 Homework & Reminders

• Math: Complete
• MMS 7 Q. 4 – 11 on p. 380 & 381
• Worksheet pages 210 & 211
• MMS 7 Q. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 on p. 385 & 386
• Novel Study: Complete Chapter 9 & responses  - due tomorrow
• 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