The Big Reveal - Our Exhibtion Issues, Groups, & Mentors

Today was an exciting day in Grade 6. Students learned the issue they will be investigating for exhibition, their group members, and who their mentors are this morning. They received their exhibition binders, letters for parents, an exhibition planning journal, a research and note-taking checklist & rubric, and a template for recording their mentor meetings. We spent time reading through the parent letter. We discussed how students need to be good communicators in order for parents to support their needs. We reviewed the exhibition schedule and set some due dates. We reviewed the roles of students in the exhibition and the requirements of exhibition. Students re-arranged themselves into their exhibition groups and changed the arrangement of tables in order to carve out space to work in. Once in groups they worked on creating an essential agreement that will govern their attitudes and work ethic through this process.

 

Ms. Hayward visited our class today and involved students in an hour long workshop on research skills, academic honesty, and how to cite sources using MLA formatting. Students practiced citing websites, books, articles, and magazines using MLA formatting. Students can review what Ms. Hayward shared by visiting her library website pages. Ms. Hayward shared a curated source available to our students called Canada in Context. Students have received the password to access this site. They are encouraged to use this site to find resources for their exhibition research. Ms. Hayward will be available to exhibition groups as a mentor when it comes to finding sources and for advice on how to correctly use MLA formatting for citing their sources.

 

After lunch and recess, students were encouraged to introduce themselves to their mentors and set up their first mentor meeting sometime this week. Students are expected to meet with their mentors once a week. Students also used this time to begin understanding their issue. They will continue this work in class tomorrow. Devices will be needed. Instead of music time, Mr. Oliver visited our class and supported students as they worked. He will be doing this until groups decide on their performance component for exhibition.

Grade 6 parents are invited to attend an Exhibition Information Session this Thursday, March 28^th, from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm. This will take place in our classroom, Room 24. The purpose of the information session is to give parents an overview of the expectations of exhibition, the various roles, and to answer questions families may have. This session is optional. The information you receive today regarding exhibition may answer all your questions. If, however, you require more information or have questions, please come to the information session.

A Junior Achievement workshop titled Be Entrepreneurial will take place all day this Thursday, March 28^th and will be hosted by FedEx. There is no cost for the workshop.

Students had math and French class today. In math students discussed finding the percent of a number by multiplying. Students are reminded to place the decimal points accurately for multiplication and division. They also practiced word problems to find the total cost of an item including the sales tax. For homework they are to complete Page 304 - Q 1-5. The tentative date for the unit test is Thursday, April 4.

Look out for information about PYP Student-Led Conferences coming home today. Parents may begin booking conference times this Thursday, March 28^th.

Look out for a permission and waiver form for bouldering coming home today. The forms are due on Monday, April 1^st.

Students are reminded to keep practicing for the spelling bee. The Grade 6 in-class bee will take place on Thursday, April 4^th.

Spring fundraising payments are due this Thursday, March 28^th.

 Homework & Reminders

Math - Page 304 - Q 1-5.
• Wednesday, March 27^th
• Bake Sale
• Thursday, March 28^th
• Pick-A-Time opens for scheduling Student-led conferences
• Casual Day
• Bake Sale hosted
• Grade 6s in JA Be Entrepreneurial Junior workshop hosted by FedEx at SJA 9am – 3:30 pm
• Exhibition Info Session for Grade 6 Parents, 4:00 – 4:30 pm (in Room 24)
• Spring Fundraiser orders due
• Friday, March 29^th
• PYP Term 2 Report Cards and OWA & Math graphs go home
• April is Autism Awareness Month
• April 1^st -5^th: Spring Fundraiser
• Monday, April 1^st
• Spring Fundraiser Neon 80s Day
• Bouldering permission form and waiver forms are due
• Tuesday, April 2^nd
• Spring Fundraiser Popcorn Day
• Autism Awareness Day – Wear Blue for 2
• Wednesday, April 3^rd
• Caribou Math Contest. Arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. Bring your own charged device
• Spring Fundraiser Ice Cream Day
• Thursday, April 4^th
• Spring Fundraiser Pyjama Day
• PYP Student-Led Conference
• Math unit test – tentative date
• Friday, April 5^th
• Spring Fundraiser JK – Grade 2 Dance Party
• Spring Fundraiser Grade 3 – 6 Electronics Party
• Monday, April 8^th
• JK & SK Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 9:00 am – 12 noon
• Grade 1 -3 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, April 9^th
• Grade 4 & 5 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 9:00 am – 12 noon
• Grade 6, 7, & 8 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
• Friday, April 19^th – Good Friday (No school)
• Monday, April 22^nd – Easter Monday (No school)
• Tuesday, April 23^rd
• Earth Day (Wear blue, green, & brown)
• Wednesday, April 24^th
• Casual Day
• Bake Sale
• Bouldering Trip, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, April 30^th
• Autism Awareness Silent Dance
• Wednesday, May 1^st - Caribou Math Contest. Arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. Bring your own charged device
• Thursday, May 2^nd – Exhibition Dress Rehearsal (JK & SK Audience)
• Friday, May 3^rd – Grade 6 Exhibition (Morning, afternoon, and evening presentations)