We began our day with math. We took up yesterday’s homework on equivalent ratios.
Today’s lesson was on rates. We had previously encountered rates in the
Patterns in Number and Geometry unit we did last term. This made it easier for
us to get through today’s lesson. Grade 6s again made excellent progress in
working on the practice questions in class. I checked everyone’s questions 1 to 2. Students
are asked to complete any incomplete work on MMS p. 330 – 331 for homework. The
unit test will be written on Wednesday, April 20.
Next up was Exhibition time. Students who have completed the
edit mark-ups on their revised draft have been given the green light to begin
typing the essay. Students may do this at home if they wish. They were asked to
fairly divide the essay between group members, use the essay edits checklist to
check their work, and share their essay portions with each other using Google
Docs. I met with more groups today for essay editing conferences. There are
just 1 ½ essay edit conferences left to go. These should get done tomorrow.
More than half the class got to go to gym today. They were
very happy at that. Groups that are behind used gym class time and recess time
to work on their essays.
We discussed the media component of the Exhibition project.
The groups have indicated that they would like to do either a Prezi or a Power
Point. As a class, we created a list of criteria for the slideshow. Students
will be given these requirements as a checklist to guide their work and in the
form of a rubric that will be used to evaluate their work.
Groups that accomplished today’s essay goals worked on
finding primary sources for their projects, discussing their survey, deciding
on their slideshow, and some even began working on their slideshow.
Some groups met with their mentors today.
The class attended French with Mme. Villeneuve.
Students are reminded to work on their digital portfolios. Ms.
Ymbang will be available to students to help them with any problems they have
had with uploading items next week. She will also be checking that digital
portfolios are up-to-date again at this time.
Remember to send in old batteries that you need to safely
dispose of. The Grade 1 and 2 classes at SJA will take care of this for you as
part of their UOI.
If you forgot the Spring Fundraiser forms and payments
today, please send them in tomorrow, as they will still be accepted.
Look out for Scholastic order forms and May hot lunch order
forms coming home today.
Please note that squash dates have been changed.
Homework &
Reminders
·
MMS p. 330 – 331, Unit test on Wednesday, April
20
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Exhibition:
o
Ask your parents and mentor to edit the second
draft of your essay directly on the draft in ink
o
Remember, you may NOT do any writing for the
essay at home. All essay writing must happen in class
o
Begin typing up your essay. Remember to use the
checklist. The first typed draft is due Monday, April 18
o
Ask your parents to help you and your group find
someone to interview as your primary source
o
Keep thinking of ideas and planning to
accomplish your action component
o
Keep your next mentor meeting in mind
o
Bring your device daily
o
Essay due date – Wednesday, April 20
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Tomorrow – Forms and payment due for Spring
Fundraiser Casual Day, Pancake Breakfast, Ice-Cream Sundae, and Dance Party
·
April 18 – 22 - Spring Fundraiser
·
Summer
fiesta as well as wristband prices are now $25
·
Wednesday, April 20 – Squash, 2 – 3 pm, Math
unit test
·
Friday, April 22 – Earth Day
·
Wednesday, April 27 – Casual Day, Squash, 2 – 3
pm
·
May 4 – Squash, 2 – 3 pm
· Friday, May 6 – Exhibition
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May 11 - Squash, 2 – 3 pm
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May 16 & 17 – Spelling Bee
·
Friday, May 20 – PD Day, No School for students
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Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day, No school
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May 26 & 27 – Track and Field
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May 28 – Summer Fiesta
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