Our track
& field day was postponed due to the rain this morning. This event will
take place tomorrow, Friday, May 24th.
We had a long
math class this morning on reading and writing equations. We defined an
equation as a statement that has two expressions that are equal. A variable in
an equation represents one number. To solve the equation means to solve this
number. As a class we practiced writing equations and writing sentences that
represent equations. Students then did practice questions 1 - 7 on page 387 of
the MMS 7 textbook. We took up all this work in class, Students then were
assigned extra practice worksheets, pages 216 – 217. This work was completed in
class.
We did not
have time for novel study discussions today. No new novel study work has been
assigned for today.
We had a
little bit of inquiry time. Students learned that for their summative task
they:
·
may
work with any partner of their choosing.
·
will
be researching an issue such as digital ethics, digital literacy, cyberbullying,
inappropriate content, and online privacy.
·
may
choose the type of project they will do, e.g. presentation, skit, or activity.
·
need
to arrange to teach their chosen issue to a class between 9 – 11 am on Thursday, May 30th.
The class
made excellent progress in all these decisions in very little time. The table
below shows the results
|
Group Members
|
Issue
|
Project
|
Teacher, Grade & Time
|
|
Jayden & Ekaam
|
Cyberbullying
|
Activity & Skit
|
Ms. Chiappetta, Grade 3, 10:00 – 10:30
|
|
Riaz & Amron
|
Inappropriate Content
|
Presentation
|
Mr. Conte, Grade 5, 9:00 – 9:30
|
|
Chelsea, Miriam, & Sophie
|
Online Privacy
|
Presentation & Activity
|
Ms. Hughes, Grade 2, 9:00 – 9:30
|
|
JD & Lucas
|
Online Privacy
|
Activity and possibly a presentation
|
Ms. Foti, Grade 3, 9:00 – 9:30
|
|
Julian & David
|
Online Privacy
|
Activity & Presentation
|
Ms. DiMascio, Grade 4, 9:00 – 9:30
|
|
Rashad & Adam
|
Digital Ethics
|
Activity, Presentation, & Skit
|
Ms. Samuel, Grade 4, 9:00 – 9:30
|
|
Suravi & Lynne
|
Online Privacy
|
Presentation & Activity
|
Ms. Hocevar, Grade 5, 9:00 – 9:30
|
|
Rishabh & Ethan
|
Online Privacy
|
Presentation
|
Ms. Coldwells, Grade 2, TBD
|
|
Christiaan & Tristan
|
Online Privacy
|
Skit & Presentation
|
Mr. Foster, Grade 1, TBD
|
Devices are
needed as students research and prepare for this summative task. Students are
to bring devices tomorrow in case we have time to work on this task.
Grade 6s had
music, French and more math time. In the second math class, Ms. Joseph took up
worksheet practice work on p. 212 – 215 as well as the worksheets assigned
earlier in the day. The class then moved on to the next lesson on solving
equations. Two methods were used for solving the equations – ‘systematic trial’
and ‘by inspection’. Students are reminded to show their work when using these
methods. They are to complete questions 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 on pages 393 & 395
of the MMS 7 textbook and the practice pages from worksheets on lesson 10.6. The
tentative date for the unit test is Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Students are
reminded that Track & Field day is set to take place tomorrow. Please bring
backpacks in case of rain – we will have a regular school day if this is the
case. Students should come to school in their gym uniforms. Dress for the
weather tomorrow. Hats and sunblock might be needed. Extra water is a must.
Students are asked to bring in $1 to purchase a freezie.
Remember to
return permission/trip forms/payment as applicable for Cedar Glen, graduation, Year-End
Play Day, and spring fundraiser activity.
Cedar Glen
trip permissions are due tomorrow.
We hope to
work on novel study and UOI summative task tomorrow even if track & field
is a ‘go’.
Homework & Reminders
- Math: Complete
- Worksheet pages 10.6
- MMS 7 p. 393-394, Questions 5,
6, 7, 9, 10
- Math unit test Tuesday, May 28th
– tentative date
- Novel Study: Complete Chapter 10 & responses - due Friday
- Friday, May 24th
- Track & Field Rain date
- Cedar Glen Trip letters due
- Year-End Play Day order forms
are past due
- Devices needed
- Monday, May 27th - Interschool Spelling Bee @ Maples Academy
- Tuesday, May 28th – Bake Sale hosted by Ms.
Chiappetta & Ms. Foti
- Wednesday, May 29th
o
Casual
Day
o
Bake
Sale hosted by Ms. Chiappetta & Ms. Foti
o
Upper
School Spring Fundraiser Activity @ SJA
o
Grade
6 PYP Graduation Celebration form, payment, and waiver is due
·
Thursday, May 30th - Oakwood Spring Concert
·
Friday, May 31st - Track & Field @ the Maples Academy
·
Monday, June 3rd - Track & Field @ the Maples Academy Rain Date
·
Tuesday, June 11 – Outdoor Education trip
·
Wednesday, June 12th – Parent Guild Year-End Play Day
·
Thursday, June 13th – Grade 6 Graduation trip
·
Friday, June 14th
o
Last
day of School for students
o
Term
3 report cards & graphs (OWA, DRA, Math) go home
o
JK
– Grade 11 Promotion Ceremonies
o
Grade
6 PYP Graduation Ceremony
o
Grade
10 MYP Graduation Ceremony
·
June 17th – June 21st - PD Days (No school for students)
·
Monday, June 17th – Grade 12 & DP Graduation
