Friday, 16 June 2017

June 12-16

This week in math students worked on solving problems involving probability, as well as designing probability games. We will also focus on reviewing the math curriculum over the last remaining days. 

In language and social studies students learned about First Nations issues, including the impact of the Indian Act. We read and discussed an article entitled, "Many Indiginous people see little reason to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday," from the Toronto Star. Students learned why some Indiginous people feel this way and connected past events to today's current situation. We also watched several Heritage Minutes and discussed the main idea of each.

In art we began a project entitled, "My Canadian Landscape," which we'll be working on next week. Students analyzed famous Canadian art works, focusing on the use of rhythm, which they will use in their own painting. 

In dance and phys. ed. students are working in a group on a routine set to music. They will present those routines next week.

Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, June 20: play day AM
Thursday, June 22: grad trip for grade 6's
Monday, June 26: grade 6 grad
Thursday, June 29: last day of school (always a bitter sweet day) :-)

Homework:
There will be no homework for the remainder of the year. The students have worked hard this year! I encourage everyone to keep reading, and to enjoy some great books over the summer. 

Friday, 2 June 2017

May 29- June 2

This week the grade 6's wrote the EQAO test. Congratulations to all the 6's on their hard work! The results of those tests will be sent to parents in the fall.

The grade 5's worked on solving probability problems. They also learned about Canada's First Nations groups in social studies. Finally, they worked on an art project that involved painting an expressive portrait.

Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, June 5: social studies project due; field trip for grade 6's attending Deer Park
Wed, June 7th: track and field South Conference finals; field trip to Jesse Ketchum for 6's attending
Thurs., June 8th: math quiz on probability
Friday, June 9th: PA day

Homework:
Complete your social studies project. Remember that your presentation needs to include a short summary plus your diary entry.