Grade 6s
started their second school day enjoying music class with Mr. Andrei.
Back in our
room, we started our first math unit on whole numbers. Students were assigned
their Math Makes Sense (MMS) textbook for the year. They also heard expectations
on how work is to be laid out and numbered. Today we explored the number 1
million and how to correctly write it in standard form. We wrote 1 million as a
multiple of 1s, 10s, 100s, 1000s, etc. and discussed the differences between
the metric and imperial systems. We also used Base Ten Blocks and calculators
to explore 1 million. Students heard the mnemonic King Henry Died a Miserable
Death Called Measles to help them with practice questions where they need to
show answers in as many different units as possible. Tell your child about the
mnemonic you use/d to help you remember the metric system of linear units.
Students are bringing MMS textbooks and calculators home today. They are asked
to complete all practice questions on p. 34 of the textbook. Calculators and
textbooks must be returned to school tomorrow.
To make up
for yesterday, the Grade 6s were the first ones out for first recess today. :-)
After lunch
the class attended a short French class with Mme. Stella before heading to
another house game. Well done to Theta for taking first place and Zeta for
being in second place.
We then
began our first UOI for the year – How the World Works. We discussed the
definition for this theme and the portion of the definition we will be focusing
on. Our topic is electricity. Students heard the 3 lines which will focus our
inquiry and the concepts that will be highlighted during this unit. They also
heard what the final project for this unit will be. Ask your child to tell you
about it. Students received a rare homework assignment. For this assignment,
students will create a poster and give an oral presentation about a learner
profile attribute or attitude of their choice. The assignment outline is coming
home with students today. Look for it in the UOI section of their binders.
Students will be presenting as follows:
Sept. 12 –
Satvik – Inquirer
Sept. 13 –
Farah – Reflective
Sept. 14 –
Avneet – Independence
Sept. 15 –
Christina – Balanced
Sept. 16 –
Leah – Risk-taker
Sept. 19 –
Husmeen – Tolerance
Sept. 20 –
Sai – Knowledgeable
Sept. 21 –
Kaaya – Creativity
Sept. 22 –
Alffino – Confidence
Sept.23 –
Arya – Integrity
Sept. 27 –
Sakshi – Caring
Sept. 28 –
Jierui – Thinker
Sept. 30 –
Areej – Commitment
Oct. 3 – M –
Curiosity
Oct. 4 –
Akash – Communicator
Oct. 5 –
Jacob – Appreciation
Oct. 6 – Ian
– Open - Minded
Oct. 12 –
Sofia – Enthusiasm
The Grade 6s
then worked on a creating a profile of their interests, strengths, and areas of
weaknesses to help me better understand their needs as learners. The profile
was in a written form and will be used as a preassessment of their writing skills.
The class
enjoyed gym with Mr. Slyk.
We ended our
work day by discussing our Essential Agreement. Ask your child to explain what
an essential agreement is. Students worked in groups to come up with ideas
phrased in a positive statement that will help create a learning environment
that they will excel in and that we will all agree to abide to.
Great job on
working hard, Grade 6s!
Homework & Reminders
·
Math
p. 34
·
Devices
needed tomorrow to conduct research
·
Read
for 30 minutes and record your reading in your log
·
Learner
profile assignment – be ready to present on your assigned day
·
Friday:
Spirit Day - wear house colours
·
Friday:
Hot lunch orders are due
·
Friday:
Signed last page of student handbook is due
·
Friday:
Reading logs are due
·
Sept
15: Welcome BBQ, 4 – 7 pm
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