What is in Soil?

In math we spent time examining our rulers to appreciate how big lengths such as 1 mm, 15 mm, 35 mm, 80 mm, and 140 mm were. Students then had to find items in the classroom that were close to these lengths and then measure their actual lengths. We also took time to relate mm to centimetres. We saw that there are 10 mm in 1 cm. Students understand that 1 mm is 0.1 cm.

In our inquiry unit on plants and soils, students finished researching the parts of plants. We spent the rest of our inquiry time answering the question, "What is in soil?' by carefully examining a soil sample. Students used a  magnifying glass to get a better look at their sample. They sorted their sample into 4 categories. They drew sketches to show their observations. Ask your child what they

discovered about soil.

In language, students worked on list 29 spelling words.

We had time for arithmetic today. We spent time reviewing improper fractions and how to change improper fractions to mixed or whole numbers. We also reviewed how to reduce fractions.

Students attended French, art, and gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 142 & 143
• Arithmetic p. 131 & 132
• Brainstorm ideas for the science fair project
• Review list 29 words for Friday's spelling test
• Report Cards, Portfolios, and storage binders are coming home on Friday
• Red or white poster board for International Day
• Researching your topic for International Day
• Information about SJA's exciting new summer camps will be coming home on Friday
• Soccer try outs are taking place during second recesses this week
• After-care payments need to be received this Friday to avoid interest charges