Friday, May 25, 2018

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions


We began our day with math. Students learned what is meant by the phrase ‘evaluating algebraic expressions’. They continued expressing algebraic expressions in words but also evaluated the expression by substituting a given value for the variable and then used order of operations to find the solution. They used this pattern to create Input/Output tables or used Input/Output tables to create an algebraic expression. Most students completed all practice work on p. 212 -215 of the MMS 7 book in class. Students are asked to complete all corrections on pages 200 – 215 as all these pages have now been checked for everyone. The unit test for Patterning and Algebra will be written on Thursday, May 31st.

Next up was novel discussion time where we discussed Chapter 8 of Bridge to Terabithia as a class. Students shared various aspects of the chapter that they had decided to write about. The class was assigned to read Chapter 9 and answer the questions relating to Chapter 9. This is due tomorrow when we will have our next discussion time.

We continued work on our Digital Footprint inquiry unit. Today students reflected on yesterday’s ‘Post-to-be-Private’ lesson and what they have learned so far in this unit. They applied their learning by writing a persuasive letter to a fictional friend offering advice relating to social networking. Students are also being asked to demonstrate their knowledge, communication, and thinking skills in this writing form. Most students did not complete this task as there was insufficient class time. They will have more time to get done tomorrow. Students who were away Tuesday and yesterday received class time to get caught up on the UOI activities that took place while they were away. Students will need devices tomorrow as they will begin work on their summative task for this unit.

We had another a quick Arts’ Night performance practice in the auditorium today. Students are asked to bring in their costumes and props by tomorrow. Students will come to school dressed in their Arts’ Night costumes on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. Our performance will take place on Wednesday, May 30th at 1:30 pm and 7 pm at the City Church. Busing permission forms for this event are past due.

Grade 6s attended gym today.

Look out for an exciting letter coming home today from SJA Parent Guild about a Year End Play Day happening on June 13th.

 

Homework and Reminders

 

Thursday, May 24th

·        Soccer Tournament (Some Grade 5 – 8 girls)

·        Year End Play Day form and payment are due on Friday, June 1st

·        Math

o   MMS 7 p. 212 – 215 if you did not get done in class

o   Corrections for MMS 7 p. 200 – 215 if applicable

o   Unit test on Thursday, May 31st

·        Arts’ Night busing permission forms are past due

·        Bring devices for tomorrow

·        Arts’ Night props and costumes due at school tomorrow

·        Bridge to Terabithia

o   Read Chapter 9

o   Complete Chapter 9 questions and responses for tomorrow

Friday, May 25th

·        Casual Day

·        Bring a device

·        Bring Arts’ Night props and costumes

Monday, May 28thCome to school dressed in your Arts’ Night costume. Dress rehearsal at City Church

Tuesday, May 29th – Come to school dressed in your Arts’ Night costume. Performance at SJA for JK - Grade 2 classes

Wednesday, May 30th – Come to school dressed in your Arts’ Night costume. Arts Night Performance (1:30 pm and 7 pm), Grade 3 – 8, at City Church, Argentia Road

Thursday, May 31st

·        Patterning & Algebra unit test

·        Inter-School Spelling Bee at SJA. Participating schools are The Maples Academy, Sunnybrook, and SJA.

·        Bake Sale

Friday, June 1st  

·        SJA Track & Field Event. Come to school dressed in your gym uniform

·        Bake Sale

·        Year End Play Day forms and payment are due

Monday, June 4th – SJA Track & Field Event Rain date

Thursday, June 7th – Track & Field Event at The Maples Academy

Friday, June 8th – Track & Field at TMA Rain Date

Wednesday, June 13th – Parent Guild Year End Play Day

Friday, June 15th  

·        Last Day of school for students

·        Term 3 report cards go home

·        Promotion & Graduation Ceremonies at City Church on Argentia Road as follows:

o   JK – Grade 2, 10 am – 11 am

o   Grade 3- 6, 12 noon – 1 pm

o   Grade 7 – 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

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