Compiling the Slide Show

We used the first part of our inquiry time to take up last week’s energy unit test. I discussed the marking scheme for each question and how marks were allocated for each response. Please take time to review the test with your child, sign it, and return it to school tomorrow.

Students then had time to work on their electric cars. They kept me busy with poking holes in wheels, cutting axels, and providing them with needed materials. Once student in the class got to the stage of testing her car today. We will have time to build again on Wednesday.

We used some of our language time to begin learning about limericks. Students read samples of limericks and then generated criteria about the form of these poems. The class did pretty well with their ideas. Ask your child to tell you what these criteria are.

We had novel study time today. Students met in groups to discuss Chapter 10 of The City of Ember. There was no time for reading in class. Students should read Chapter 11 and complete their response for homework. Our next discussion takes place on tomorrow.

Students attended French, music, gym, and math classes today. In math, students took up the homework on ratios. They were then introduced to equivalent ratios. Students are reminded that equivalent ratios are equal, that they can be found by multiplying or dividing the terms of the ratio by the same number, and that a ratio in simplest form is when its terms have no common factors. Students practiced some problems involving equivalent fractions. For homework, students are to complete Q. 1- 5 on page 52.

The class continued to work on their summative task for our energy unit. Today’s goal was for everyone to complete slides and write their cue cards. Many groups are far behind with this work, as they are still working on researching and completing their graphic organizers. These groups used second recess and lunch to get caught up. All groups were asked to regularly check in with me to show me their progress and to get feedback on the quality of their work. Students needed to get the ‘go ahead’ from me before proceeding to their slides. Students will be presenting their work on Wednesday or Thursday this week.

Students should continue their research on Madagascar. Remember to research and prepare a traditional dish from Madagascar for International Day. Let me know when you have decided on a dish.

Friday is a PD Day for teachers. There is no school for students. Students are required to wear their winter uniform on Tuesday after the long weekend.

Homework and Reminders

·         Math: Q. 1-3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 on pages 47 – 48.

·         Read Chapter 11 of The City of Ember and complete the response for tomorrow

·         Work on your chosen research about Madagascar

·         Choose 4 Zentangle designs for your pinwheel

·         Devices are needed all week

·         Remember to return Casual Day forms & $ if participating this year by Friday, October 25^th

·         Scholastic orders are due Tuesday, October 15^th

Friday, October 11^th – PD Day (No school for students)

Monday, October 14^th – Thanksgiving Day

Tuesday, October 15^th - Scholastic orders are due

Thursday, October 17^th – International Day

Friday, October 25^th

·         Fall Fundraiser trip to Glow Zone

·         Casual Day forms and payment are due

Tuesday, October 29^th

·         Picture Day

·         Bake Sale by

Tuesday, October 29^th – Bake Sale

Wednesday, October 30^th –

·         Casual Day

·         Bake Sale

Thursday, October 31^st- Harvest/Halloween Spirit Day