Monday, May 25, 2015

Buddhism


We began our day with novel study time. We had a whole class discussion of vocabulary students encountered in chapter 3 as well as their thoughts on the literal, inferential, and opinion questions that they answered on these chapters. We then read the next chapter together. Students then worked independently to answer the next set of questions.

Students then either began working on their math unit test on Patterns in Number or Geometry or they had conference time with to review their math package. All students chose to write the test today.

We then continued learning about belief systems and today we began learning about Buddhism. We watched a documentary about the Birmingham Buddhist Centre in England.
 
Ask your child what they learned today. Please remember that we are visiting the Buddhist temple tomorrow. Be sure to return your trip form.

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class today.

The date of the in-class spelling bee has changed to Monday, June 1. On this day, 5 students from Grade 6 will be selected to go to the final SJA competition on Friday, June 5. Remember to practice for the spelling bee. We had a practice run in class today for students to be familiar with the process.

Homework & Reminders

  • Consider making uniform purchases this month to support the Nepal Earthquake Fund
  • Spelling Bee  - In class competition  date changed to Monday, June 1
  • Tomorrow - Trip to Buddhist Temple, Ice Cream Sundae sale, Casual Day
  • May 27 - Track & Field Day at the Meadow Green Park, wear gym clothes, hat, sunblock, bring extra water
  • May 28 – Track & Field winners to the Maples
  • May 29 - Soccer Tournament, Choir Trip
  • June 1 – In-class spelling bee
  • June 3 - Arts Night
  • June 5 - Spelling Bee, beginning at 9 am
  • June 8 Spelling Bee Finalists to The Maples
  • June 10 - Graduation: JK - Grade 2,  2 pm - 3: 30 pm. Grade 3 - 8 at 5 pm
  • June 12 - Last Day of School, Report Cards go home, Summer Fair 12 pm

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