Feeling the Pressure

Please see the following letter from one of the exhibition groups in Ms. Jaskolka’s class.

Donate to people who are homeless 

Hi!! Our names are Mona, Joana, and Shivam. 

We are doing a project called Exhibition where we choose a topic we are interested in and want to research more about in order to make a positive difference in our world. We chose the topic of homelessness because we do not want anyone to be without their basic needs. Every person has the right to have a home and food to eat and clothing to wear. 

 We are collecting donations so that we can donate them to Angela’s Place, a homeless shelter right here in Mississauga.

You can donate:

• Non perishable food
• Clothing (for all ages such as Pants, shirts, hats ,shoes and more) 
• Toiletries (mouthwash, feminine products, toothpaste, toothbrush, and deodorant)  
• Seasonal clothing
• Baby formula 
• Diapers 
• Baby products 

Reason why we are doing this= Our plan is to help people who are homeless who need food and clothing and any other useful materials. After collecting these materials, we are going to donate all these items to a shelter called “Angela's Place” (45 Glenn Hawthorne Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5R 4J9).

Please bring in items by Tuesday April 23, 2019 to Ms. Jaskolka's class (Room 30) 

 

Thank you so much for making the world a better place!

Our day began with math. Students had an extra-long math class to make up for missing class yesterday as so many were away at the soccer tournament. Ms. Joseph introduced subtracting integers using tiles. To use this strategy, students begin by modelling the first number. Then, they take away the tiles that model the number to be subtracted. If there are not enough tiles to take away, they add zero pairs. A zero pair does not change the value of the number. The class then practiced questions from the textbook. For homework they are to complete worksheet pages numbered 192-193. The tentative day for the test is Wednesday, April 24^th, 2019.

Next, our class was called to rehearse for the Wizard of Oz. A lot more practice is needed.

Many students were feeling stressed due the pressures of exhibition today. Once we were back in class we focused on the essay. Three groups have submitted the good copy of their essay. Remaining groups kept working on the essay. This is due tomorrow, Thursday, April 18^th. Students who completed the essay worked on their slideshow. They are using the checklist to ensure the slideshow is comprehensive.

Students are reminded exhibition work must be completed in class and not for homework.

Spring fundraising payments for the trip can still be made.

Remember to send in the form and money for the Wizard of Oz costumes. These are past due.

Remember to return immunization forms tomorrow, Thursday, April 18^th.

Silent dance forms are due back by Tuesday, April 23^rd.

 Homework & Reminders

• Math: Worksheet pages 192 - 193
• Past Due: Return Flying Monkeys form & payment if applicable to you
• Exhibition
• Get the parent letter signed and dated if you have not already done this
• Get parent edits on paragraphs that have been written (if applicable)
• Devices are needed daily
• Talk to your parents about what you are learning in class
• Find someone to interview or a site to visit for your primary source
• April is Autism Awareness Month
• Thursday, April 18^th
• Immunizations forms are due
• Good copy of the exhibition essay is due
• Easter Spirit Day – wear pastel colours
• 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)
• Silent Dance forms & payment due
• Wednesday, April 24^th
• Casual Day (Wear summer uniform if not participating in Casual Day)
• Bake Sale
• Bouldering Trip, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Math unit test
• Tuesday, April 30^th
• Autism Awareness Silent Dance
• Summer uniform begins
• 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)