Thursday, September 5, 2019

Assessments


Our second day in Grade 6 was another busy day. Students spent most of their day working on their first term writing and reading assessments. For writing, we will be working on narratives, specifically tales, legends, and fables. Students wrote a story to describe how an animal got one of its unique features. For reading, students completed the oral part of the Grade 6 reading test. Each student received conference time where we discussed individual strengths, areas that need improvement, and next steps. Ask your child to tell you what we discussed. Most students also completed a survey about their reading engagement.
Students were introduced to our first inquiry unit – Sharing the Planet. We discussed the parts of this theme we are responsible for in Grade 6, the central idea, key concepts, and lines of inquiry. We also discussed the summative tasks for this unit. Students shared what they already know about energy and our lines of inquiry. They also posed questions that they have about this unit.


Finally, at the end of the day, students worked on writing their own action-word poem. They used a checklist to ensure their poem addressed all success criteria we discussed yesterday. They received peer feedback on their poem and made improvements on their work based on the feedback they received.
Students attended French class with Mme. Stella today.
Remember to complete and return the last page of the Family Handbook by Friday, September 13th. Welcome BBQ order forms and payments are also due on Friday, September 13th. Work on your poster if you have not completed it yet. Look out for Scholastic flyers coming home today.
We had more fun house games again today.



Remember to come to school dressed in your house colours for tomorrow. Show your spirit! 




Laptops will be needed on Monday, September 9th.
Homework and Reminders
Read and collect pledges for the Terry Fox Run
Friday, September 6th – Spirit Day – come to school wearing your house colours
Monday, September 9th
·         Learner Profile attribute & attitude posters are due
·         Laptops needed
Friday, September 13th
·         Due date for submission of completed last page of Family Handbook
·         Welcome BBQ orders and payment due
·         Scholastic orders are due (when placing orders online, please search as follows:
Postal Code - L5N 2M6, School - St. Jude's Academy, Teacher Name - Dawn Goulart)
·         Terry Fox run
o   Bring a Toonie for Terry
o   Come dressed in your gym uniform or wear your house t-shirt instead of your gym t-shirt
o   Bring extra water
Thursday, September 19 - Welcome BBQ
September 20-27 - Fall Fundraiser
September 24 and 25 - Bake Sale
Wednesday, September 25 - Casual Day
Monday, September 30 - Orange Shirt Day

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