Friday, October 14, 2016

The Vending Machine


Day 6

Today, Grade 6s spent most of the day working on their electric cars. I spent time punching holes through wheels, using an Exacto blade to cut out shapes, handing out supplies as needed, and marking the math review. The marked math review is coming home today. Students should take time to review and correct the package on the weekend. The unit test takes place on Monday.

Progress on building the cars is very typical in that we heard the sounds on engineering and designing - shouts of elation and groans of frustration. A few more students moved onto the testing phase of this building project today.















 

Sofia presented her take on what it means to have enthusiasm. The class loved her props. Thank you, Sofia! That concludes the learner profile presentations.
 

We had debate club during second recess today. It was an impromptu debate on the topic of vending machines. Students enjoyed making arguments and being the lively audience. The judges decided that the ‘against’ group made more sense in their arguments and declared them the winners.




 

Parents, please take time to complete the SJA self-study survey by Friday, October 21, 2016, by clicking on the link: SJA Self-Study Survey or by copying the address into your browser https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XCHTHN8.  Thank you to parents you have completed the survey.

After-care invoices are coming home with some students today.

Homework & Reminders

·         Parents, please complete the self-study survey: SJA Self-Study Survey It takes about 5 minutes to complete.

·         Devices – needed on Monday if you have not completed your slideshow yet

·         Math

o   Complete, correct and look over the review package

o   Test on Monday

·         Read for 30 minutes and record your reading in your log

·         Science Fair:

o   Tell your parents about the progress you made on your car today

o   Think about what you plan to do tomorrow

·         Friday, October 14:

o   Music

o   Reading logs are due

·         Monday, October 17 – Number Patterns Unit test

·         Tuesday, October 18 – Music

·         Thursday, October 20 - Music

·         Friday, October 21 – Parent Guild Movie Night, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

·         Wednesday, October 26 – Casual Day

·         Thursday, October 27 – Picture Day

·         Monday, October 31 – Halloween/Harvest Spirit Day

·         November 21 – Curling Trip

·         November 23 – Curling Trip

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