Rotational Symmetry

Friday began with a convocation. Congratulations to Victoria for being voted by her peers as a great example of an open-minded student.

 

 Congratulations also to Zachary for being selected to represent SJA at Monday's (March 2) speech competition against the Maples. The Grade 6 class then headed out to visit Sunnybrook School's Exhibition. Grade 6 students from SJA got to be an audience and then had the opportunity to talk to Sunnybrook students about their projects.

When we got back to class, students had lunch. We managed to squeeze in a math lesson about rotational symmetry. Students used tracing paper to make an image of  figures provided to check the order of rotational symmetry and lines of symmetry. They discovered something very interesting about regular polygons in the practice work. Students again made excellent progress on the practice work. Those who did not get done in class are asked to complete the questions on p. 272 & 273 for homework. Remember we will be ending this unit with a test on Friday, March 6.

Grade 6s used second lunch and recess time to meet in literature circle groups to discuss chapter 12 & 13 of Copper Sunrise. They had time to read chapter 14 & 15 and complete their reflections of chapter 14 & 15.

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class today.

We did not have time to work on our explorer projects today. Students are reminded to create an account at www.weebly.com and to become familiar with how to use this site. Students should also have their devices at school all next week (except Wednesday) to build their website. Students are reminded about the explorers test which will take place on Monday, March 2.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 272 & 273, Unit test on Friday, March 6
• European explorers and new ideas test on Monday, March 2
• Get orientated at www.weebly.com in preparation for building your website
• Bring devices all next week (except Wednesday)
• Monday, March 2 - Speech competition with The Maples at SJA.
• Next week is Spirit Week at St. Jude's
• Monday is Pyjama Day,  
• Tuesday is Jersey Day
• Wednesday is House Colours Day & Bake Sale
• Wednesday, March 4 - Skiing at Blue Mountain
• Thursday is Super Heroes and Princesses Day & Bake Sale
• Friday is St. Patrick's Day
• April lunch forms are due Friday, March 6
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.
• March Break, March 9 - 20

Speech Competition

Today in math, we worked on lines of symmetry. Students used Miras and folding paper to check for lines of symmetry in figures. They identified the number of lines of symmetry and the kinds of lines (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) in a figure. They also used grid paper and dot paper to create figures that have a specified number of symmetry lines. e made good progress with practice questions today. Students are asked to finish up the questions on p. 269 for homework. We will de ending this unit with a test on Friday, March 6.

During inquiry time, students used informational sources to read up  and take notes about their chosen explorer. They were reminded to make notes in point form and to have between 3-5 words for each point to avoid plagiarism. Students were also asked to organise the information they are collecting according to the checklist they have been given. Remember to bring a device to school tomorrow and all of next week. Students are reminded about the explorers test which will take place on Monday, March 2. Students are asked to sign up for a website account at www.weebly.com. This there is no cost to do this. Students should practice signing in and out of their account to ensure they can access their account at school.

Grade 6s then met in literature circle groups to discuss chapter 10 & 11 of Copper Sunrise. They had class time to read chapter 12 & 13 and complete their reflections of chapter 12 & 13.

In the afternoon, students attended the speech competition. Well done to our Grade finalists for their performance today:

First Place - Temi

Second Place - Zachary

Third Place - Julia

 

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 269, Unit test on Friday, March 6
• Trip form for tomorrow's trip to Sunnybrook School are past due
• European explorers and new ideas test on Monday, March 2
• Sing up for a website account at www.weebly.com
• Work on your short story if you want to submit it for the Polar Expressions competition (450 words max.)
• Bring devices tomorrow and all next week
• Monday, March 2 - Speech competition with The Maples. at SA.
• Wednesday, March 4 - Skiing at Blue Mountain
• April lunch forms are due Friday, March 6
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

 

Similar Figures

Today in math, we worked on similar figures. Students were challenged to memorise the rule for similar figures. Ask your child to see if they remember what makes figures similar. Students used protractors to check corresponding angles sizes, and rulers to compare if corresponding side lengths were related. Students are asked to finish up the questions on p. 262 & 263 for homework.

During inquiry time, students used informational sources to read up  and take notes about their chosen explorer. They were reminded to make notes in point form and to have between 3-5 words for each point to avoid plagiarism. Students were also asked to organise the information they are collecting according to the checklist they have been given. Remember to bring a device to school all week, except tomorrow. Students are reminded about the explorers test which will take place on Monday, March 2.

Grade 6s then met in literature circle groups to discuss chapter 9 of Copper Sunrise. They had class time to read chapter 10 & 11 and complete their reflections of chapter 10 & 11.

Grade 6s attended Drama, French, and Gym class. Look out for April lunch forms coming home today.

Look out for a trip letter coming home today.

Homework & Reminders

• We are skiing tomorrow at Mansfield, 6:45 am-4:30 pm. Dress warmly and bring a packed lunch or money to purchase lunch.
• Trip form due Thursday, February 26  for Friday's trip to Sunnybrook School
• MMS p. 262 & 263
• European explorers and new ideas test on Monday, March 2
• Work on your short story if you want to submit it for the Polar Expressions competition (450 words max.)
• Bring devices all week (except tomorrow)
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Grade 4 - 8 Oral Competition 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. All welcome
• April lunch forms are due Friday, March 6
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

 

John Cabot

Today in math, we worked on congruent figures. Students used tracing paper to check if two or more figures were the same size and shape. They also checked for congruency by measuring to see if corresponding angles and side lengths were the same size and lengths. We made good progress with the practice questions in class. Students are asked to finish up the remaining questions on p. 258 & 259 for homework.

We then worked on our inquiry unit. Grade 6s learned about the explorations of John Cabot. Ask your child to tell you what they learned. Students will be writing a test on the European explorers we have learned about so far as well as the new ideas/technological advances that aided their explorations. This test will take place on Monday, March 2.

Students then met in literature circle groups to discuss chapter 8 of Copper Sunrise. They had class time to read chapter 9 and complete their reflections of chapter 9.

We then had more UOI time. During this time students were introduced to the final project for the explorers unit - choose, research, and create a website about an explorer. Students have made the following explorer choices:

Zachary - Jacques Cartier

Jasleen - Chris Hadfield

Ashmeen - Samuel de Champlain

Nathan - Ed Stafford

Jessica - Sacagawea

Victoria - Matthew A. Henson

Temi - James Pierce Beckworth

Julia - Neil Armstrong

Shannon - Roberta Bondar

Bryan - Ferdinand Magellan

Students had class time to begin reading up about and taking notes on their explorer. Students will have class time each day this week (except Wednesday) to research their explorer.

Students attended French and Gym class. Remember to bring a device to school all week, except Wednesday.

Look out for April lunch forms coming home today.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 258 & 259
• European explorers and new ideas test on Monday, March 2
• Work on your short story if you want to submit it for the Polar Expressions competition (450 words max.)
• Bring devices all week (except Wednesday)
• Tomorrow is a pancake breakfast for those that have ordered
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 6:45 am-4:30 pm at Mansfield, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Grade 4 - 8 Oral Competition 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. All welcome
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

Christopher Columbus

Sorry for the late post.

Yesterday in math, we worked on making multiple transformations on a figure. Students drew the figures and images on grid paper. They recorded the positions of the vertices using coordinates and named the vertices using the prime, double prime, or even triple prime notation. Students discovered that accuracy was greatly increased when they traced the original figure onto tracing paper and manipulated the tracing accordingly. We made good progress with the practice questions in class. Students are asked to finish up the remaining questions on p. 254 & 255 for homework. Students are bringing home their measurement retest. Please take time to review the test with your child, sign it, and return it to school.

We then worked on our inquiry unit. We reviewed the reasons for European exploration and finished up our lesson on Portuguese explorers. Students are bringing home their Vikings test.

Students then met in literature circle groups to discuss chapter 7 of Copper Sunrise. They had class time to read chapter 8 and complete their reflections of chapter 8.

Students attended French and Drama class.

Due to the class time being missed as result of special events, Grade 6s were kept out of gym to catch up on inquiry work. We used this time to learn about Spanish explorers. Students are brining home a worksheet that they need to complete at home. They will need to research some of the goals and challenges that Christopher Columbus faced in his voyages to the Americas. Ask your child what they learned in this lesson. We will begin working on our summative projects for this unit text week. Students will be creating a website. They will need access to a device where they can perform research as well as create the website. They are asked to bring a device to school all next week, except Wednesday.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 254 & 255
• Complete Christopher Columbus worksheet
• Sign and return math and Vikings tests
• Work on your short story if you want to submit it for the Polar Expressions competition (450 words max.)
• Bring devices all of next week (except Wednesday)
• Scholastic orders and payment are due on Monday for those interested in ordering
• Tuesday is a pancake breakfast for those that have ordered
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 6:45 am-4:30 pm at Mansfield, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Grade 4 - 8 Oral Competition 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. All welcome
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

Speech Contest

Grade 6s had a wonderful time skiing yesterday.

Most of our class time today was taken up with our class speech competition. The Grade 5 students joined us for this event. Mr. Palumbo and  I had the difficult task of placing students from each grade into the  top 3 positions. To hep make this decision easier, we asked students to participate in a secret ballot where they voted on who they thought deserved first, second, and third place. I was proud of the effort by Grade 6 students. Well done to all on the hard work that was done in researching for, writing, and memorising the speech as well as the bravery in presenting in front of a large audience.

The following students have been selected to move forward to the next round of the competition: Zachary, Julia, and Temi.

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class today.

Look out for Scholastic order forms coming home today. Orders and payment are due on Monday if you are interested in ordering.

Homework & Reminders

• Reregistration packages are due tomorrow. Pancake breakfast orders are due tomorrow
• After School Care invoices are due tomorrow. Please email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions regarding your invoice. 
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 6:45 am-4:30 pm at Mansfield, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Grade 4 - 8 Oral Competition 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. All welcome
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

Speech Practice

Today was SJA's annual pancake eating contest. Each house was served a huge stack of pancakes. They were challenged to finish off every crumpet! Well done to KIP for taking first place in this contest and Theta for taking second place. Students also participated in a house game.

 

In class, we got working on speeches right away. We had a mock in-class oral competition. Each student received valuable feedback on how to improve the recitation of their speech from their classmates and from myself.  The biggest overall area for everyone to work on is MEMORIZATION and VOLUME. Many students do still not have their speeches memorised. There are no more school days available to practice as we are skiing tomorrow and the in-class competition takes place on Thursday. Students are asked to submit a good copy of their speech on Thursday.

We managed to squeeze in some UOI time today. We finished up discussing and recording the effects that new ideas had on exploration. Students then heard about what Portuguese explorers accomplished during the Age of Exploration.

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class today.

Look out for March lunch order forms coming home today

Homework & Reminders

• MEMORISE persuasive speech  - practice saying it in front of a mirror and in front of your family
• Submit Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
• We are skiing at Mansfield tomorrow. Please arrive at 6:45 am at the latest. The bus leaves at 7:00 am. We should be back at SJA at about 5 pm. Dress warmly. Bring a packed lunch & snacks or bring money to purchase lunch & snacks.
• Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition, Good copy of speech due
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration due, Pancake breakfast and orders die
• After School Care invoices are due February 20th. Please email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions regarding your invoice. 
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com

MacBeth

Students used the short time we had in class this morning to write their measurement retest as well as their Vikings test.

Students from The Maples arrived at that time to watch the SJA production of MacBeth.  Grade 6s from both schools worked on collaborative activities before the play. They worked in groups to keep a balloon off the ground without using their feet while holding hands in a circle. They played a  human knot game before working together to decide which math functions should be used to solve problems.

 

We then headed to the gym for the performance, which the students enjoyed. After the performance SJA and The Maples got into their houses and participated in house games.

At the end of the day, I met with students to review the progress they have made on their speeches. Each student has been instructed to rewrite or type up a good copy of the  speech and memorise it. Each student also received pointers to focus on for their presentation. They are bringing home a rubric which will be used to grade them and place them on Thursday, February 19. We will have a practice run of the oral competition on Tuesday. Everybody MUST have the speech memorised for this day. Parents, please check if your child is working on memorization this weekend, and give them pointers on how they can improve their recitation.

See you all at the MacBeth performance tonight.

Homework & Reminders

• MEMORISE persuasive speech  this weekend!
• Submit Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
• Tomorrow is a PD Day for teachers, no school for students
• February 16 - Family Day - No school
• Feb. 17, Tues. - Pancake Tuesday, Oral competition practice run
• February 18th, Wed. -  Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration due
• After School Care invoices are due February 20th. Please email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions regarding your invoice. 
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

 

New Technology in the Age of Exploration

We used today's math time to review Monday's unit test on measurement. Students overall did not perform as well as they usually do on this test. For this reason, we went over every question on the test and addressed student questions. Grade 6s are bringing home the test as well as all the corrections to the test today. The entire class will be writing a retest tomorrow.

We then worked on our explorers inquiry unit. Today students began learning about new ideas that allowed for the Age of Exploration to be what it was. We did not get through this lesson today, and will continue next week. Please ask your child about some of the inventions that allowed for successful exploration. Students are reminded to study for their Vikings test which takes place tomorrow.

We had literature circle discussions today. Students met in groups to discuss chapter 6 of  Copper Sunrise. They had class time to read chapter 7 and complete their reflection role for chapter 7.

 

During language time, I met with students to review the progress they have made on their speeches. Each student was instructed to complete all paragraphs of their speech including the conclusion. Students who did not accomplish this in the class time given were kept out of French and gym class to get done. Most students completed  all paragraphs by the end of the extra time taken. Each student has received individual instructions on what to work on next. Please talk to your child about next steps for their speeches.

Some students attended French and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• Review math for measurement retest tomorrow
• Complete Copper Sunrise chapter 7 and reflection if you did not get done in class
• Study for the explorers test tomorrow
• Complete persuasive speech concluding paragraph
• Submit Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
• Tomorrow is Spirit Day - wear red, pink, & white, MacBeth Dinner & Play, Frozen party  at 7 pm. Reserve your spot with Ms. Goulart. Places are limited.
• February13th PD Day for teachers, no school for students
• February 16 - Family Day - No school
• Feb. 17, Tues. - Pancake Tuesday
• February 18th, Wed. -  Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration due
• After School Care invoices are due February 20th. Please email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions regarding your invoice. 
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

Trading and the Crusdaes

We started work on a new math unit today - Transformational Geometry. We reviewed translations, reflections, and rotations as well as examples of these transformations. Students participated in a transformation game with their partner. Unfortunately the review and game took up most of our math class time and students did not get to start the practice questions. They are asked to complete the questions on page 250 & 251 of the MMS textbook. They are bringing home coordinate grid paper to be used with some of the questions.

We then worked on our explorers inquiry unit. Today students began learning about the Age of Exploration. We focused on major trading centres and trade routes in Europe and Asia, the Crusades, and the Ottoman Empire. We related the cities we discussed today to the countries that they are found in today. This meant that students did a fair amount of map work. Grade 6s are reminded to study for Thursday's test on Explorers.

We had literature circle discussions today. Students met in groups to discuss chapter 5 of  Copper Sunrise. They had class time to read chapter 6 and complete their reflection role for chapter 6.

During language time, I met with students to review the progress they have made on their speeches. Each student has received individual instructions on what to work on next. Please talk to your child about next steps for their speeches.

Students attended French and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 250 & 251
• Complete Copper Sunrise chapter 6 and reflection if you did not get done in class
• Study for the explorers test on Thursday
• Complete persuasive speech introductory paragraph
• Submit Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
• February 12th Spirit Day - wear red, pink, & white, Explorers test, MacBeth Dinner & Play, Frozen party  at 7 pm. Reserve your spot with Ms. Goulart. Places are limited.
• February13th PD Day for teachers, no school for students
• February 16 - Family Day - No school
• Feb. 17, Tues. - Pancake Tuesday
• February 18th, Wed. -  Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration due
• After School Care invoices are due February 20th. Please email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions regarding your invoice. 
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

 

More About Vikings

Our week started with a unit test on measurement. There is no math homework assigned for today.

We then worked on our explorers inquiry unit. Students shared what we learned about Vikings last Friday. Students then watched a documentary about a quest to discover if the Vikings sagas are true: 

 

Following this documentary, students chose to work alone to complete worksheets to show their understanding of Viking explorers. We took up these worksheets in class They also added information about the Chinese, Polynesians, Irish, and Vikings to their Explorer Timelines. Students who did not get done in class are asked to complete this at home. Students are reminded to refer to the checklist and rubric when working on their timeline. Grade 6s will be writing a test on the explorers we have learned about so far on Thursday.

During language time, I met with students to review the progress they have made on their speeches. Each students has received individual instructions on what to work on next. Please talk to your child about next steps for their speeches.

SJA families are invited to attend the MacBeth play this Thursday at 7 pm. Parents and students in grade 5 and up will be treated to a dinner before the play. Students in Preschool  to Grade 4 will be treated to a Frozen party. Please speak to Ms. Goulart to reserve your place. Places are limited.

Students attended French and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• Work on your timeline. Add information about the Chinese, Polynesians, Irish, and Vikings to the timeline
• Study for the explorers test on Thursday
• Complete persuasive speech reason 2 and 3 paragraph research and write the first drafts of the paragraphs
• Submit Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
• February 12th Spirit Day - wear red, pink, & white, Explorers test, MacBeth Dinner & Play, Frozen party  at 7 pm. Reserve your spot with Ms. Goulart. Places are limited.
• February13th PD Day for teachers, no school for students
• February 16 - Family Day - No school
• Feb. 17, Tues. - Pancake Tuesday
• February 18th, Wed. -  Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration due
• After School Care invoices are due February 20th. Please email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions regarding your invoice. 
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition
• March Break camp is filling up fast!!!! Please hand in your forms with payment to Mrs. Smith as soon as possible. If you have any questions please see the March Break Camp blog: http://sjamarchbreakcamp.blogspot.ca/ or email bsmith@stjudesacademy.com.

The Vikings!

Our Friday started off with a convocation where risk-takers were recognised. Congratulations to Temi  and Julia for being recognised as risk-takers. Houses also got to participate in a house game.

Once in class, we worked on our explorers inquiry unit. Students were asked who discovered America. They wrote their predictions on a few questions relating to early European explorers coming to North America. We discussed the reasons that Europeans went exploring. Students then heard about the Vikings. Ask your child what they learned.

Our class went on our last curling trip. Students are making good progress with their curling skills.

 

Homework & Reminders

• MMS Study for the Measurement unit test on Monday, February 9
• Complete persuasive speech reason 2 and 3 paragraph research and write the first drafts of the paragraphs
• Look out for letters and graphs that show your child's reading and writing progress coming home today
• Look out for child-care statements coming home with some students today.
• Look out for tickets and a letter about the MacBeth Dinner an play coming home today
• Complete Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
• February 12th Spirit Day, MacBeth Dinner & Play - proceeds for SJA science program
• February13th PD Day for teachers, no school for students
• February 16 - Family Day - No school
• Feb. 17, Tues. - Pancake Tuesday
• February 18th, Wed. -  Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration due
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition

 

Measurement Review

Today in math, students worked on review work to prepare them for Monday's unit test on measurement.

We then had literature circle group discussions on chapter 4 of Copper Sunrise. Students had class time to then read chapter 5 and complete their reflections on this chapter. Most students completed this work in the time given.

We used today's inquiry time to continue working on math review. The goal was to complete the entire package before the end of class. Students are bringing the package home today. They are asked to complete it for homework tonight and return it to school on Friday for marking.

Students attended French class today.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS Study. Complete the review package and return it for marking on Friday. Measurement unit test on Monday, February 9
• Complete persuasive speech reason 2 and 3 paragraph research and write the first drafts of the paragraphs
• Complete you reflection of Chapter 5 of Copper Sunrise if you did not bet done in class.
• Complete Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
• We are skiing tomorrow. Please meet at school at 6:45 am. We should be back at school at 5 pm. Remember to bring lunch/money, and all your skiing gear.
• February - Curling: 11:45 am - 1:45pm
• Monday, Feb. 9 -  Measurement unit test, 
• February 12th Spirit Day, MacBeth Dinner & Play - proceeds for SJA science program
• February13th PD Day for teachers, no school for students
• February 16 - Family Day - No school
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration packages are due
• Feb. 17, Tues. - Pancake Tuesday
• February 18th, Wed. -  Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration due
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition

Mass

Today in math, we reviewed the definition and units of mass. We took time to understand the difference between mass and weight. We examined the relationships between mg, g, kg, and t. Students used these relationships to solve problems related to mass. Students  completed up to Q. 2 in class. Thy are asked to complete the remaining questions on p. 240 & 241 in their math text book for homework. The unit test on measurement has been moved to Monday, February  due to yesterday's snow day. Our math lesson took up a large chunk of the morning.

Students met in literature circles to share and listen to reflections of chapter 3 of Copper Sunrise. Students had class time to read and reflect on chapter 4. Most students got their reflections completed in class time.

Students submitted their Aboriginal research booklets today. Many students have not completed the booklets. They are asked to work hard to complete the entire booklet.

We used class time to work on speeches today. I met with each student to check on their progress. Please speak to your child about the instructions they received today. Any input from parents is welcomed.

Students attended French and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 240 & 241. Measurement unit test on Monday, February 9
• Complete persuasive speech reason 2 and 3 paragraph research and write the first drafts of the paragraphs
• Return ski forms
• Complete Aboriginal research booklet if you haven't already
• Thursday  - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• February - Curling: 11:45 am - 1:45pm
• Monday, Feb. 9 -  Measurement unit test, 
• February 12th Spirit Day, MacBeth Dinner & Play - proceeds for SJA science program
• February13th PD Day for teachers, no school for students
• February 16 - Family Day - No school
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration packages are due
• Feb. 17, Tues. - Pancake Tuesday
• February 18th, Wed. -  Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• Feb. 19 - In-class Oral Competition
• Feb. 20 - Reregistration due
• Wed. Feb. 25 - Skiing 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Casual Day
• Thurs. Feb. 26 - Oral Competition