In math this week students solved problems involving decimals, including multiplying decimals by 0.1,. 0.01 and 0.001, as well as dividing decimal numbers. Students wrote a quiz on Friday, which went home the same day to be corrected and signed. Next week we will look at rates and ratios, then move onto our second unit of geometry.
In language we watched several persuasive speeches and rants. Together we co-created the success criteria for a speech or rant. Students created their outline for their speech or rant using a template.
In science the grade fives presented their projects on natural disasters and the structural features that are used to withstand them. The grade sixes are delving into electricity.
In phys. ed. we continued our unit on badminton. In art students are creating posters with the topic of mental health. Some students will enter their posters in a TDSB poster contest! Finally, we went to the Kiwanis festival where the grade sixes and some of the grade fives competed and won gold!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tues., April 4: practice for the math contest
Wed., April 5: field trip to Harbourfront for hip hop
Thurs., April 6: homework due
Wed., April 12: math contest
Homework
Grade 6's: EQAO booklet p. 18-20, P. 43&44, p. 66-69
Grade 5's: making change math work, grammar work, Reading Text #5
both grades: - read for at least 20 minutes daily, and practise the 6 and 7 times tables
Friday, 31 March 2017
Friday, 24 March 2017
In math this week students solved problems involving decimals, including multiplying decimals by 10, 100, and 1000, as well as multiplying decimal numbers by decimal numbers. There will be a quiz on decimals, fractions and percent next Friday.
In language students we had a celebration of our iMovie trailers. We watched each others' and had a room 9 Oscar party. Students voted for the best trailer as well as best actor and actress, best writing and best editing. Congratulations to all the groups on fantastic trailers! We also began to brainstorm possible topics for persuasive speeches or rants.
In science the grade fives continued a research/ design and make project on natural disasters and the structural features that are used to withstand them. The grade sixes are delving into a unit on space. The highlight of science this week was our trip to the Science Centre. Many thanks to our parents, Karen, Teresa and Bryce, who came with us!
In phys. ed. we began a new unit on badminton. In art we learned the correct proportions for drawing a human face and practiced those skills.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wed., March 29: Kiwanis festival
Thurs., March 30: homework due
Friday, March 31: math quiz
Wednesday, April 5: Harbourfront hip hop workshop field trip
Homework
Grade 6's: EQAO booklet p. 4-8, 38-39, 61-65
Grade 5's: multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000 and 10000, grammar work, Reading Text #4
both grades: - read for at least 20 minutes daily, and practise the 6 times tables
In language students we had a celebration of our iMovie trailers. We watched each others' and had a room 9 Oscar party. Students voted for the best trailer as well as best actor and actress, best writing and best editing. Congratulations to all the groups on fantastic trailers! We also began to brainstorm possible topics for persuasive speeches or rants.
In science the grade fives continued a research/ design and make project on natural disasters and the structural features that are used to withstand them. The grade sixes are delving into a unit on space. The highlight of science this week was our trip to the Science Centre. Many thanks to our parents, Karen, Teresa and Bryce, who came with us!
In phys. ed. we began a new unit on badminton. In art we learned the correct proportions for drawing a human face and practiced those skills.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wed., March 29: Kiwanis festival
Thurs., March 30: homework due
Friday, March 31: math quiz
Wednesday, April 5: Harbourfront hip hop workshop field trip
Homework
Grade 6's: EQAO booklet p. 4-8, 38-39, 61-65
Grade 5's: multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000 and 10000, grammar work, Reading Text #4
both grades: - read for at least 20 minutes daily, and practise the 6 times tables
Friday, 10 March 2017
In math this week students solved problems involving decimals and learned how to convert fractions to decimals. Students also learned how to calculate percent, and how it relates to decimals to fractions.
In language students finished their iMovie trailer, and attached their trailer to their poster using an app called Aurasma. Students and parents can view the trailers by holding a device up to the posters. Their iMovie trailer will magically play! Students also completed their persuasive essays.
In science the grade fives continued a research/ design and make project on natural disasters and the structural features that are used to withstand them. The grade sixes are delving into a unit on space In phys. ed. we continued our new unit on gymnastics. Students presented gymnastics routines, which they created and performed to music. In health we continued to talk about human sexuality, focusing on puberty.
Important Upcoming Dates:March 13-17 March Break
Thurs, March 23: Science Centre trip
Wed., March 29: Kiwanis festival
Homework
There will be no homework over the March break. Enjoy your time together!
In language students finished their iMovie trailer, and attached their trailer to their poster using an app called Aurasma. Students and parents can view the trailers by holding a device up to the posters. Their iMovie trailer will magically play! Students also completed their persuasive essays.
In science the grade fives continued a research/ design and make project on natural disasters and the structural features that are used to withstand them. The grade sixes are delving into a unit on space In phys. ed. we continued our new unit on gymnastics. Students presented gymnastics routines, which they created and performed to music. In health we continued to talk about human sexuality, focusing on puberty.
Important Upcoming Dates:March 13-17 March Break
Thurs, March 23: Science Centre trip
Wed., March 29: Kiwanis festival
Homework
There will be no homework over the March break. Enjoy your time together!
Sunday, 5 March 2017
Feb. 28-Mar. 3
In math this week students solved problems involving fractions, and also wrote a quiz on fractions. That quiz went home to be signed and corrected for Monday. Next week we will move onto learning about decimal numbers, and how they relate to fractions.
In language students continued to work on their imovie trailer. We also continued to write persuasive essays.
In science the grade fives continued a research/ design and make project on natural disasters and the structural features that are used to withstand them. They also participated in Scientists in the School on Friday. The grade sixes are delving into a unit on space In phys. ed. we continued our new unit on gymnastics. Students are now in groups and are working on gymnastics routines, which they will present to music. In health we started to talk about human sexuality, focusing on puberty.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, March 6: math tests due back, signed and corrected
Thursday, March 9: homework due
Homework
1) Continue to read independently for at least 20-30 min. per day.
2) An EQAO practice booklet has been given to each grade 6 student. This week they will complete the data management review, complete "Fact and Option" as well as "Combining Sentences." They will also read the media text "Digital Fusion" and answer the questions. Grade 5's will read those same texts, and will complete the math work on fractions.
In language students continued to work on their imovie trailer. We also continued to write persuasive essays.
In science the grade fives continued a research/ design and make project on natural disasters and the structural features that are used to withstand them. They also participated in Scientists in the School on Friday. The grade sixes are delving into a unit on space In phys. ed. we continued our new unit on gymnastics. Students are now in groups and are working on gymnastics routines, which they will present to music. In health we started to talk about human sexuality, focusing on puberty.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, March 6: math tests due back, signed and corrected
Thursday, March 9: homework due
Homework
1) Continue to read independently for at least 20-30 min. per day.
2) An EQAO practice booklet has been given to each grade 6 student. This week they will complete the data management review, complete "Fact and Option" as well as "Combining Sentences." They will also read the media text "Digital Fusion" and answer the questions. Grade 5's will read those same texts, and will complete the math work on fractions.
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