Exhibition

Dear SJA Families,

The Grade 6 class invites you to attend the Exhibition on Friday, May 6, 2016, from 9 am to 11 am, or from 6 pm to 8 pm in the auditorium.

The Exhibition is the culminating task of the IB Primary Years Programme. It is where students work collaboratively to explore a local issue that interests them.  This year’s Grade 6s have chosen the following topics to explore:

Poverty

Terrorism

Industrialization

Animal Abuse

Declining Bee Population

Racism

Issues Facing Aboriginal Peoples on Reserves

Climate Change

Some great reasons why you should attend if your child is NOT in Grade 6 include:

• Supporting and celebrating with the Grade 6s
• Learning about these issues
• Being aware of what will be expected of your child when they are in Grade 6
  

We hope to see you then.

Sincerely,

The Grade 6 Class

Grade 6s spent today working on various components of their Exhibition project. Five groups did a practice run of their presentation. They received feedback and suggestions on changes to be made and ways to improve their presentation. Students also had a first taste of being in the auditorium for their presentation. Students made many suggestions on how the presentation should work. These ideas will be used to shape their performance.

Groups were asked to make their cue cards a priority to work on today. Many groups still have many corrections and improvements to make to their slideshows.  I am still waiting for a number of groups to email me their skits in English.  Students also worked on survey tables & graphs, media components, action components, and visual art components. Many groups still need help from parents in finding someone to interview as well as coordinating the interview. All art supplies must now be at school.

Some groups met with their mentors today. 

Unfortunately, we were so focused on Exhibition work that we missed the Spring Fundraiser assembly. We were sad not to see Mle. Jessica and Ms. Chin get pied!

Tomorrow is Casual Day. Ice-cream sundaes will be served to those who ordered tomorrow.

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.

Bring in Spring Fundraiser pledge forms daily.

There is a bake sale taking place tomorrow.

Look out for math tests coming home today. Please take time to review, sign, and return the test.

Homework and Reminders

• Exhibition: 
  • Ask your parents to help you and your group find someone to interview as your primary source
  • It is time to carry out your action plan – bring all supplies you and your group need
  • Bring in a display/trifold board if you and your group have decided to use one
  • Keep your next mentor meeting in mind
  • Bring in art materials you and your group need for your visual art component
  • Bring your device daily
• April  18 – 29 - Spring Fundraiser:
  • Wednesday, Thursday – Bake Sale
    Tomorrow – Ice cream sundaes
    o Friday, April 29 – Bowling Trip for those raising $35 or more
• Tomorrow – Casual Day,
• May 4 – Squash, 2 – 3 pm
• Friday, May 6 – Exhibition at 10 am and 7 pm
• May 11 - Squash, 2 – 3 pm
• May 16 & 17 – Spelling Bee
• Friday, May 20 – PD Day, No School for students
• Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day, No school
• May 26 & 27 – Track and Field
• May 28 – Summer Fiesta