We did not have math today. Therefore, there is no math
homework assigned for this weekend. Students participating in the Caribou math
contest worked through a past test collaboratively today. They are asked to
review more tests over the weekend as a way of preparing for Wednesday’s test.
Those participating are asked to arrive at 7:15 am on Wednesday, April 4th.
The test will be written in our classroom, Room 8. Students need their devices.
They will receive their access codes on this day. They will have 1 hour to
write the test starting at 7:30 am.
We continued working on exhibition for the remainder of
the day. I again met with each group to check on their progress and understanding
of their issue. One group has changed their topic from light pollution to
invasive species. Another has broadened theirs from suicide to a more general
look at mental health issues. The deforestation group is already planning their
first visit with an expert for early next week. The child neglect and mental
health groups are using google docs to record their research and share this
with each other.
Today we discussed how to set the parameters on each
issue by creating conceptual questions about the issue and a central idea. We
discussed the criteria for an acceptable central idea. Students worked on this
collaboratively. I met with groups throughout the day to discuss and give
feedback on their questions and statements. Later in the day we discussed to
how write three lines of inquiry and many groups made good progress with these.
The final versions of the concept questions, central idea, and lines of inquiry
are due by the end of day Tuesday, April 3rd. Students are required
to discuss these with their teacher, mentor, and parents before finalising
these.
Many groups met with their mentors throughout the day
too. At the end of the day, Mr. Oliver joined our class and supported students
in their work.
The Grade 6s attended gym and French class today.
April hot
lunch orders are due Friday, March 30th.
Tuesday is Easter Spirit Day. Students are asked to come to school
wearing pastel colours.
Look out for a rock climbing trip form coming home today.
Term 2 report
cards are coming home today.
Here are some pictures from the last week before the break and this week . Enjoy.
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The Air Show |
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| Travelling in Style |
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| Snowy Conditions |
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| Many got their blue sticker and got to go on the chair lift |
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| Taking a Break |
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| Exhibition Brainstorm |
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| Exhibition Brainstorm |
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| Exhibition Brainstorm |
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| Exhibition Brainstorm |
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| Narrowing down the exhibition topics |
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| Narrowing down the exhibition topics |
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| Ms. Chin's Workshop on Research Skills |
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| Ms. Chin's Workshop on Research Skills |
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| Ms. Chin's Workshop on Research Skills |
Homework and
Reminders
Math: Caribou math practice for those participating
in the contest
Exhibition:
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Talk to your parents about your concept
questions, central idea, and lines of inquiry
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Find resources for your topic including
an expert to interview and a site to visit
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Bring a device to school with you
Friday, March 30
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Good Friday – No school
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April
hot lunch orders are due
Tuesday, April 3
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Easter Spirit Day – wear Easter colours
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Good copy of exhibition concept
questions, central idea, and lines of inquiry are due before the end of the day
Wednesday, April
4 – Caribou Math contest for some Grade 6 students at 7:30 am
Thursday, April
5 – PYP Student-Led Conferences
Tuesday, April
10 – Rock climbing trip
Friday, April 20 – Earth
Spirit Day – wear earth colours (blue, brown, green)
Wednesday, May 2 –
Caribou math contest for those participating
Friday, May 4 – Grade 6 PYP Exhibition
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