Report Cards

In comparison to yesterday morning, the Grade 6s had a wonderful surprise today – we watched the City of Ember movie together with the Grade 6s from Ms. Jaskolka’s class. Once the movie was done, we had a class discussion about the similarities and differences between the movie and the book. When asked, the majority of students said the enjoyed the book more than the movie.

 

Grade 6s attended gym, math, and French class today. In math they continued working on pictorial and isometric diagrams. For homework they should complete their worksheet and Q. 4 – 7 on p. 87 of the MMS 7 textbook.

Remember to use the Pick-A-Time information to book student-led conference times. Conferences take place on Thursday, December 6^th. Grade 6 students are required to attend.

Look out for report cards, math graphs, and writing graphs coming home today.

Look out for information about the SJA Parent Guild Fun Skate event coming home today.

Today is the last day to order hot lunches for December.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math: complete their worksheet and Q. 4 – 7 on p. 87 of the MMS 7 textbook.

·         Tuesday, December 4^th -  Curling from 12 noon – 3 pm (Come in gym uniform, jacket, hat, gloves, bring gym shoes in a bag)

·         Thursday, December 6^th  - PYP Student-Led Conferences

·         Monday, December 10^th – Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 11^th - Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Thursday, December 13^th – Oakwood Christmas Concert

·         Monday, December 17^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 18^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal and performance

·         Wednesday, December 19^th

o   Casual Day,

o   Bake Sale

·         Thursday, December 20^th

o   Spirit Day – wear green, red, and white,

o   Bake Sale

·         Friday, December 21^st – Christmas holidays begin – no school

·         Wednesday, January 9^th - Back-to-School

 

Curling

 

The Salty Sale Team

This morning, the Grade 6s had a nasty surprise – we began working on Term 2 reading and writing assessments. Students completed their reading surveys and wrote their OWA pre-assessment. Ms. Joseph handed out math worksheets as students missed math due to the curling trip. This is to be completed as homework if not completed in class. About ¾ of the class also completed the fluency portion of the reading assessment.

Students who completed their work had a practice run of their student-led conferences.

We headed out to curling once recess and lunch were done. This was a fun activity. When we got back to school, students had about 30 minutes of math time with Ms. Joseph. They worked on 3-D solids.

 

Remember to use the Pick-A-Time information to book student-led conference times. Conferences take place on Thursday, December 6^th. Grade 6 students are required to attend.

Tomorrow is PJs and Pillows Day for Grade 6 students only.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math: Complete the math worksheets

·         Friday, November 30^th – Report Cards go home, Wear PJs and bring a pillow or cushion to school

·         Tuesday, December 4^th -  Curling from 12 noon – 3 pm (Come in gym uniform, jacket, hat, gloves, bring gym shoes in a bag)

·         Thursday, December 6^th  - PYP Student-Led Conferences

·         Monday, December 10^th – Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 11^th - Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Thursday, December 13^th – Oakwood Christmas Concert

·         Monday, December 17^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 18^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal and performance

·         Wednesday, December 19^th

o   Casual Day,

o   Bake Sale

·         Thursday, December 20^th

o   Spirit Day – wear green, red, and white,

o   Bake Sale

·         Friday, December 21^st – Christmas holidays begin – no school

·         Wednesday, January 9^th - Back-to-School

Christmas Rehearsal

Today Grade 6s reflected on Term 1 as a whole and completed their report card comments. We then took up the analysis of the Flying machine.

Once this work was done we began work on our Christmas concert performance. Grade 6s are being challenged to be creative in deciding what this performance will be like.

Remember to use the Pick-A-Time information that went home yesterday to book conference times on Thursday, November 29^th. Grade 6 students are required to

Students attended music, French, and math class today.

We are curling tomorrow. Come to school in gym uniforms. Warm jacket, gloves, and hat are required. Gym shoes need to be in a bag.

Homework & Reminders

·         Thursday, November 29^th – Curling from 12 noon – 3 pm (Come in gym uniform, jacket, hat, gloves, bring gym shoes in a bag)

·         Friday, November 30^th – Report Cards go home

·         Tuesday, December 4^th -  Curling from 12 noon – 3 pm (Come in gym uniform, jacket, hat, gloves, bring gym shoes in a bag)

·         Thursday, December 6^th  - PYP Student-Led Conferences

·         Monday, December 10^th – Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 11^th - Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Thursday, December 13^th – Oakwood Christmas Concert

·         Monday, December 17^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 18^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal and performance

·         Wednesday, December 19^th

o   Casual Day,

o   Bake Sale

·         Thursday, December 20^th

o   Spirit Day – wear green, red, and white,

o   Bake Sale

·         Friday, December 21^st – Christmas holidays begin – no school

·         Wednesday, January 9^th - Back-to-School

Preparing for Conferences

During today’s inquiry time, students who did not do so yesterday finished up their inquiry unit reflections and IB portfolios. They then worked on preparing for student-led conferences that take place next week. Look out for Pick-A-Time forms coming home today. You may begin booking conference times on Thursday, November 29^th.

Students were introduced to ideas for the Christmas concert. We hope to begin working on this tomorrow.

Students attended gym, French, and math class today. In math, students learned continued learning about isometric and pictorial diagrams of 3-D solids. They should complete the worksheet they received.

Bring money for the ‘salty’ sale tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Casual Day.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math: Complete the math worksheet on isometrics diagrams

·         Wednesday, November 28^th – Casual Day & Bake Sale, no gym

·         Thursday, November 29^th – Curling from 12 noon – 3 pm (Come in gym uniform, jacket, hat, gloves, bring gym shoes in a bag)

·         Friday, November 30^th – Report Cards go home

·         Tuesday, December 4^th -  Curling from 12 noon – 3 pm (Come in gym uniform, jacket, hat, gloves, bring gym shoes in a bag)

·         Thursday, December 6^th  - PYP Student-Led Conferences

·         Monday, December 10^th – Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 11^th - Primary (JK – Grade 2) Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Thursday, December 13^th – Oakwood Christmas Concert

·         Monday, December 17^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal

·         Tuesday, December 18^th – Grade 3 - 8 Christmas Concert Rehearsal and performance

·         Wednesday, December 19^th

o   Casual Day,

o   Bake Sale

·         Thursday, December 20^th

o   Spirit Day – wear green, red, and white,

o   Bake Sale

·         Friday, December 21^st – Christmas holidays begin – no school

·         Wednesday, January 9^th - Back-to-School

IB Portfolios

Today students reflected on their Air Show by sharing why they chose their plane and how that plane performed in the airshow. It was then time to reflect on both units for this term. First students reflected on the flight unit, by sharing their favourite part of the unit and reflecting on how they have grown as an IB student. They then chose four samples of work to add to their IB porfolios as follows:

-          My Best Work

-          Something I worked my Hardest on

-          Something I Need to Improve on

-          A Way I Showed a Learner Profile Attribute

They repeated this process for the electricity unit. There are some students who did not complete this work even though they receive much class time. They will need to get caught up tomorrow.

Students attended gym, French, and math class today. In math, students learned about about isometric and pictorial diagrams of 3-D solids.

Please note that we have a schedule change happening this week. Tomorrow is a Day 4 – students will have gym class, and Wednesday is a Day 3 – no gym class. Our schedule returns to normal on Thursday – Day 5.

Bring money for the bake sale tomorrow.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math: Complete questions 1.a) and 1.b) on p. 86  of the MMS textbook

·         Francais: Ecrine phrase avec verbes du tableau

·         Tuesday, November 27^th – Bake Sale, gym class

·         Wednesday, November 28^th – Casual Day & Bake Sale, no gym

·         Thursday, November 29^th – Curling from 12 noon – 3 pm (Come in gym uniform, jacket, hat, gloves, bring gym shoes in a bag)

·         Friday, November 30^th – Report Cards go home

The Air Show

Well done to Christiaan, JD, and Ekaam for taking first, second, and third place in the science fair.

We spent yesterday morning and this morning working our inquiry unit. Yesterday, students completed the final stages of their procedure write up, prepared their data collection chart, and built their planes. They then went outside and conducted 5 trials for each plane. It was very cold outside and this helped motivate everyone to conduct the trials as quickly as possible. Everyone was relieved to be back inside. They calculated the average distance traveled for each plane. Students then entered their data into a spreadsheet and graphed the results. We paid attention to capitalization rules for titles and labels. Students could go out for recess if they sent me their graphs.

 

 

Today, students received their printed graphs. Those who are behind worked to get caught up. Grade 6s analysed their results and accepted or rejected their hypothesis. They reflected on the scientific process. Once their work was checked for completion, students were allowed to use their learning to construct the paper plane for the air show. We had the airshow later in the day. This was a lot of fun. Well done to JD, Miriam, and Lucas for producing the planes that flew the farthest.

 

After-care payments are past today and interest is accruing. The lunch ordering system for December is open.

Students attended music, math and gym class today. In math, students worked on sketching views of 3-D solids. For homework they should complete their worksheet.

Picture retakes take place tomorrow.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math: Complete questions 5, 6, and 9 on p. 81 of the MMS textbook

·         Tuesday, November 27^th – Bake Sale

·         Wednesday, November 28^th – Casual Day & Bake Sale

·         Thursday, November 29^th – Curling from 12 noon – 3 pm

·         Friday, November 30^th – Report Cards go home