We began our day with a math lesson. Today students learned
how to divide a decimal by 10, 100, 1000, and 10 000. They used a calculator at
first just to observe patterns. They then learned to do it mentally by shifting
the number 1, 2, 3, or 4 places to the right, or by moving the decimal 1, 2, 3,
or 4 places to the left respectively. After yesterday's lesson students found
this pretty easy. Students are asked to complete practice questions on p. 141
and 142 of the MMS textbook.
In our inquiry unit on the human body we revisited the Body
Words chart we created on Monday. Students were challenged to brainstorm any
skeletal system body words they could add to the chart. Our collective chart is
looking pretty impressive. Students were then given non-fiction texts about the
human body. They were challenged to research information about the structure
and function of the skeletal system. Students then shared their findings with
the class. Ask your child what they discovered about the human skeleton today.
We then met for our
final group discussions of Shannen and
the Dream for a School.
It was then time to head to Streetsville for tree
decorating. Grade 6 students were well behaved while we were there. They made
me proud!
Tomorrow is the
science fair. Students should bring their display boards, science journals, and
materials for their display. We will be setting up displays first thing
tomorrow in the gym. Grade 6s will be presenting their projects to the judges
during the day. Students are asked to be in full uniform for their
presentations - no hoodies. Families are welcome to visit the science fair
between 2:30 and 3:30 tomorrow.
Homework & Reminders:
- Science Fair tomorrow! Parents welcome from
2:30 - 3:30 to view projects.
- MMS p. 141 & 142
- Please return parent-teacher conference forms
if you haven't already
- Fri. - Term 1 Report Cards go home, P.E Trip
to Burloak Sports Centre,
- Thurs. Dec. 4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Fri. Dec. 5 - Carollers go carolling in
Streetsville, 1 pm
- Tues. Dec. 16 - Christmas concert 11:45 am -
All Welcome
- Wed. Dec. 17 - Christmas concert 7 pm - All
Welcome
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