Probability

Day 8

 We began our day with math. We started a new and final math unit on probability. Today we discussed terms such as conduct an experiment, result, outcome, experimental probability and theoretical probability. Students conducted an experiment with brown paper bags and counters. They recorded their results in T-Charts, and described their results using fractions, decimals (between 0 and 1), percents, and words. Students made predictions based on their results and checked their prediction against the actual counters in the bags. Students are asked to complete the practice problems on p. 410 – 411 of the MMS textbook.

 Students met in their groups to discuss chapter 11 of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Once discussions were complete, students had some class time to reading chapter 12 and work on the discussion questions.  Any incomplete work is due tomorrow (Thursday).

 During UOI time, students learned about the summative project for our ‘Inquiry into My Digital Footprint’ unit. Students were challenged to place themselves in groups of 2 or 3 students. As a group students will be researching an issue of their choice, e.g. cyberbullying, digital literacy, digital ethics, inappropriate content, and online privacy. They were required to find a teacher/grade that they will be presenting their projects to. Their issue may be impacted with the grade or class. Groups are asked to consider appropriate topics for their grades. Finally, groups have to decide on the type of project, e.g., presentation, skit, or activity. This again will be impacted by the grade they have paired up with. We are hoping that all final presentations will take place on Monday, June 12^th. Groups have formed as follows:

 

Students in a Group	Chosen Issue	Type of Project	Teacher & Class
Avneet, Arya, Areej	Inappropriate Content	Presentation & Activity	Ms. Ramnarine, Grade 5
Sofia, Farah, Husmeen	Online Privacy	Presentation & Activity	Ms. Schwarz, Grade 4
Akash, Sai, Jierui	Cyberbullying	Presentation & Activity	Ms. Hocevar, Grade 4
Leah, Kaaya, Alffino	Digital Ethics	Activity	Ms. Hung, Grade 3
Eghosa & Jacob	Digital Ethics	Presentation & Activity	Ms. Ross, Grade 3
Satvik & Ian	Digital Ethics	Presentation & Activity	Ms. Smith, Grade 1
Christina & Melia	Online Privacy	Activity	Ms. Glover, Grade 3
Sakshi & Bibi	Trusted Adult	Skit & Activity	Ms. Gillingham, SK

 Students will need devices daily starting tomorrow as they work on this project. They will also need to bring in any materials needed for their presentation/skit/activity. Students received a package to guide them through this project as well as the rubric that will be used to grade their work and skills.

We continued making progress on our Arts’ Night performance. Today we discussed boys’ costumes. Please talk to your child about their costume. We will need these on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week.

 The Grade 6s attended French, music, and gym class today.

 A number of students are returning their tree top trekking forms as there are parts that need to be completed. Please return these as soon as possible. Permission and waiver forms for Tree Top Trekking trip are past due.

Our annual Art's Night is only one week away!! Please join us on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM. You may also join us at our dress rehearsal which begins at 1:00 PM. Our theme this year is Music through the Eras! You are in for a fantastic night of art, dance, and song! We are asking that students be at the school 6:30 pm to get ready. We will also be selling treats and baked goods, so get ready for what is sure to be a wonderful evening. 

  Homework & Reminders

·         Math

o   MMS p. 410 – 411

o   Unit test on Monday, June 12^th

·         Novel Study: Bridge to Terabithia

o   Read Chapter 12

o   Complete questions and response for chapter 12

·         Digital Footprint Inquiry

o   Devices needed daily for summative projects

o   Complete your ‘Two Kinds of Stupid’ presentation  - past due

o   Complete your ‘Friend or Fake’ worksheet - past due

o   Write your persuasive letter – past due

·         Thursday, June 1^st: SJA v TMA v Sunnybrook Spelling Bee at TMA

·         Friday, June 2^nd: Tree Top Trekking

·         Wednesday, June 7^th: Arts Night 7 – 8:30 pm

·         Tuesday, June 13^th: JK – Grade 2 Promotion Ceremony, 9 – 10 am

·         Wednesday, June 14^th: Grade 3 – 5 Promotion Ceremony and Grade 6 Graduation, 9 – 10 am

·         Thursday, June 16^th: Term 3 Report Cards, Last Day of School

Real-World Safety Pledge

Day 6 & 7

 My apologies for not posting a blog yesterday.

Yesterday, the class worked on correcting all their math review. Today they wrote the unit test on Perimeter, Area, and Volume. Tomorrow we begin the final math unit of the year.

Yesterday and today, students met in their groups to discuss chapter 9 & 10 of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Once discussions were complete, students had lots of class time to reading chapter 11 and work on the discussion questions.  Any incomplete work is due tomorrow (Wednesday).  

During yesterday’s UOI time, students learned about the real-world safety pledge. They all agreed that the pledge gave good advice on ways to keep yourself safe. Everyone signed the pledge to show they will use common sense and listen to their gut to keep themselves safe. Students were asked to show and discuss the pledge with their families yesterday. Students then watched a video called Amy’s Choice, a true story about a girl who ran away from home with a stranger she met online in a private chat room. As a class, we discussed all the ways that Amy did not follow the safety pledge and put herself in danger. In today’s class we discussed different dangerous scenarios and which part of the safety pledge would keep students safe.  

We are making progress on our Arts’ Night performance. Today we discussed costumes. Please talk to your child about their costume. We will need these on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week.

The Grade 6s attended French and gym class today. Music class takes place tomorrow. Everyone is reminded to bring in their musical instruments. 

A number of students are returning their tree top trekking forms as there are parts that need to be completed. Please return these as soon as possible. Permission and waiver forms for Tree Top Trekking trip are past due. 

Our annual Art's Night is only one week away!! Please join us on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM. You may also join us at our dress rehearsal which begins at 1:00 PM. Our theme this year is Music through the Eras! You are in for a fantastic night of art, dance, and song! We are asking that students be at the school 6:30 pm to get ready. We will also be selling treats and baked goods, so get ready for what is sure to be a wonderful evening.  

 

Three of our class members received principled awards from the Grade 6 class, for gym, and French.

Enjoy some pictures from our TFC trip on Friday.

 

 Homework & Reminders

·         Novel Study: Bridge to Terabithia

o   Read Chapter 11

o   Complete questions and response for chapter 11

·         Digital Footprint Inquiry

o   Complete your ‘Two Kinds of Stupid’ presentation  - past due

o   Complete your ‘Friend or Fake’ worksheet - past due

o   Write your persuasive letter – due on Monday

·         Wednesday, May 31: Casual Day

·         Thursday, June 1^st: SJA v TMA v Sunnybrook Spelling Bee at TMA

·         Friday, June 2^nd: Tree Top Trekking

·         Wednesday, June 7^th: Arts Night 7 – 8:30 pm

·         Tuesday, June 13^th: JK – Grade 2 Promotion Ceremony, 9 – 10 am

·         Wednesday, June 14^th: Grade 3 – 5 Promotion Ceremony and Grade 6 Graduation, 9 – 10 am

·         Thursday, June 16^th: Term 3 Report Cards, Last Day of School

Track & Field

Day 5

 Less than half the class was at St. Jude’s today while the other half participated in track and field. We had a productive day at school. In math I checked everyone’s Q. 1 – 6. Everyone has received these. Students should do corrections and complete the rest of the review package for Monday. The math unit test will be written on Tuesday, May 30^th

 Students met in their groups to discuss chapter 8 of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Once discussions were complete, students had lots of class time to reading chapter 9 and work on the discussion questions.  Any incomplete work is due tomorrow (Monday).

Students used their UOI time to write a persuasive letter to help a fictional friend realise the potential dangers of using social networking sites. The letters are due on Monday.

 The Grade 6s attended French and gym class today.

There is a lot of excitement in the classroom right now as we prepare to leave for our TFC game. See you at pick up time tonight, 10:45 – 11:00 pm.

We still need one more parent volunteer for our Tree Top Trekking trip. This parent must be comfortable with participating in the activities. Please let me know if you are able to volunteer.

 Permission and waiver forms about our Tree Top Trekking trip are past due.

 Our annual Art's Night is only two weeks away!! Please join us on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM. You may also join us at our dress rehearsal which begins at 1:00 PM. Our theme this year is Music through the Eras! You are in for a fantastic night of art, dance, and song! We are asking that students be at the school 6:30 pm to get ready. We will also be selling treats and baked goods, so get ready for what is sure to be a wonderful evening. 

 

 Homework & Reminders

·         Math

o   Correct Q. 1 – 6

o   Complete Q. 7 - 12

o   Unit test on Tuesday, May 30^th

·         Novel Study: Bridge to Terabithia

o   Read Chapter 9

o   Complete questions and response for chapter 9

·         Digital Footprint Inquiry

o   Complete your ‘Two Kinds of Stupid’ presentation if you were not ready today.

o   Complete your ‘Friend or Fake’ worksheet - past due

o   Write your persuasive letter – due on Monday

·         Friday, May 26:

o   SJA/TMA Track Meet

o   Grade 6 Graduation trip to TFC Game

o   Tree Top Trekking forms are due

·         Monday, May 28: SJA/TMA Track Meet Rain Date

·         Wednesday, May 31: Casual Day

·         Thursday, June 1^st: SJA v TMA v Sunnybrook Spelling Bee at TMA

·         Friday, June 2^nd: Tree Top Trekking

·         Wednesday, June 7^th: Arts Night 7 – 8:30 pm

·         Tuesday, June 13^th: JK – Grade 2 Promotion Ceremony, 9 – 10 am

·         Wednesday, June 14^th: Grade 3 – 5 Promotion Ceremony and Grade 6 Graduation, 9 – 10 am

·         Thursday, June 16^th: Term 3 Report Cards, Last Day of School

 

 

Post-to-be-Private

Day 4

 We began our day with novel study time. Students met in their groups to discuss chapter 7 of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Once discussions were complete, students had some class time to begin reading chapter 8 and working the on the discussion questions.  Any incomplete work is due tomorrow (Friday).  

 In math we took up yesterday’s homework on sketching polygons. Students then began review work in preparation for the unit test. Students are asked to complete review questions 1 – 6 by tomorrow. Students attending the track and field event are asked to place their review work on my desk for marking before they leave for the trip. Students not attending track and field should bring their review package to school tomorrow as we will continue working on it in class. The math unit test will be written on Tuesday, May 30^th.

Four students who were nominated by their groups got to present their ‘Two Kinds of Stupid’ story to the class.

During today’s inquiry into our digital footprint, we discussed what rules should be followed when adding ‘friends’ on social networking sites. The class created a list of risks and a set of guidelines when adding friends. They participated in an activity where they decided whether or not to add someone they don’t know in real life to their friends list. They later discovered the true profiles of the people they were considering. Ask your child what they learned about their digital footprint today. Students are now asked to write a persuasive letter to help a fictional friend realise the potential dangers of using social networking sites. The letters are due on Monday. Students not attending track and field tomorrow can work on their letter in class tomorrow. 

The Grade 6s attended French, music, and gym class today. 

Tomorrow, students attending the track and field meet at The Maples Academy should arrive at 7:45 am. The bus will be leaving the school at 8 am. They must bring any gear needed for track & field such as sweater, hat, sunblock, lunch, snacks, etc. Students are to come to school dressed in their gym uniforms. They should bring casual clothes with them to change into for our trip to the TFC game. Students who are not attending the track and field meet should come to school dressed in their casual clothes. Everyone will be receiving a $10 voucher to purchase food that evening. It is recommended that students bring extra cash with them. The food will be purchased from the vendors at BMO field. We should return to school between 10:45 to 11:00 pm. 

We still need one more parent volunteer for our Tree Top Trekking trip. This parent must be comfortable with participating in the activities. Please let me know if you are able to volunteer. 

Permission and waiver forms about our Tree Top Trekking trip are due this Friday, May 26^th. 

Our annual Art's Night is only two weeks away!! Please join us on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM. You may also join us at our dress rehearsal which begins at 1:00 PM. Our theme this year is Music through the Eras! You are in for a fantastic night of art, dance, and song! We are asking that students be at the school 6:30 pm to get ready. We will also be selling treats and baked goods, so get ready for what is sure to be a wonderful evening.  

 

 Homework & Reminders

·         Math

o   Review Q. 1 - 6

o   Unit test on Tuesday, May 30^th

·         Novel Study: Bridge to Terabithia

o   Read Chapter 8

o   Complete questions and response for chapter 8

·         Digital Footprint Inquiry

o   Complete your ‘Two Kinds of Stupid’ presentation if you were not ready today.

o   Complete your ‘Friend or Fake’ worksheet - past due

o   Write your persuasive letter – due on Monday

·         Friday, May 26:

o   SJA/TMA Track Meet

o   Grade 6 Graduation trip to TFC Game

o   Tree Top Trekking forms are due

·         Monday, May 28: SJA/TMA Track Meet Rain Date

·         Wednesday, May 31: Casual Day

·         Thursday, June 1^st: SJA v TMA v Sunnybrook Spelling Bee at TMA

·         Friday, June 2^nd: Tree Top Trekking

·         Wednesday, June 7^th: Arts Night 7 – 8:30 pm

·         Tuesday, June 13^th: JK – Grade 2 Promotion Ceremony, 9 – 10 am

·         Wednesday, June 14^th: Grade 3 – 5 Promotion Ceremony and Grade 6 Graduation, 9 – 10 am

·         Thursday, June 16^th: Term 3 Report Cards, Last Day of School