Nov. 20-24

In math this week, students learned how to solve algebraic equations using various strategies.  They wrote a quiz, which was returned today. That quiz needs to be corrected and signed, then returned by Monday. Next week we will start a new unit on data management.

In language, students continued to work on their commercial script. A company, "The Director's Cut" joined us on Friday to help the students film and edit their commercials. Those commercials will be available to view shortly! Students also worked on posters to advertise a healthy product. Both these projects tie together media literacy with health. 

In social studies the grade 5's began to write their rant on a Canadian social or environmental issue. The grade 6's are finishing their unit on Canada and its global connections.  

In phys. ed. students worked on various skills, including throwing and catching using lacrosse sticks. Many thanks to the parent council for the new equipment!

Finally, students had two presentations this week. This first was a Prologue dramatic performance. The second was a presentation by firefighters about fire safety. This week we have to say good-bye to our student teacher, Ms. Brown. She will be missed!

Homework:
1) Read daily for at least 20-30 minutes.
2) Practise the 2-7 times tables. 

3) Complete the homework folder work on math, cursive writing, spelling and reading. (due next Thursday)

Important Dates:

Monday Nov. 27th: boys' volleyball tournament at Blake PS 

Tuesday, Nov. 28th: Parent Council meeting PM

Wednesday, Nov. 29th: reading quiz

Thursday Nov. 30th: homework due

Friday, Dec. 1st: PA day (no school)

Nov. 13-17

In math this week, students learned about variables, and how to solve algebraic equations using various strategies.  There will be a short quiz on algebra next week, that will include a review of finding patterning rules, as well as long multiplication and long division.

In language students finished their announcement writing task. They also had their summarizing quiz returned with feedback. Students have begun to work on two projects related to our inquiry on health. The first is a script for a commercial. The company, "Director's Cut" will join us next Friday to help the students film and edit their commercials. Students have also begun posters on a healthy product. Both these projects tie together media literacy with health. 

In social studies the grade 5's continued to work on their research for their rant. The grade 6's will present information about their NGO in a Dragon's Den presentation to Mr. Siefert.

Finally, students prepared for and lead their student-led interviews. I was very impressed with the level of the students' self reflections!

Homework:
1) Read daily for at least 20-30 minutes.
2) Practise the 2-7 times tables. 

3) Complete the homework folder work on math, cursive writing and reading. (due next Thursday)

Important Dates:

 

Wed., Nov. 22nd: math quiz, Prologue performance

Thurs., Nov. 23rd: girls' basketball tournament

Fri., Nov. 24th: Director's Cut commercial filming and editing workshop

Monday Nov. 27th: boys' volleyball tournament at Blake PS 

Nov. 6-10

In math this week, we continued our unit on patterning. Students learned how to identify and extend patterns, as well as how to write pattern rules. Students wrote a quiz on patterning on Friday, which will be returned next week. Students will study algebra next week.

In language we  continued with our announcement writing task. Students will write an announcement about their findings from the Report Card on the Health of Canadian Children. Students worked on their rough drafts this week. Students learned how to write a good hook, and we reviewed the success criteria for the announcement. They also continued to work on the skill of summarizing, and wrote a quiz on summaraizing. 

In social studies the grade 5's began a new project, researching a Canadian issue and writing a rant. The grade 6's learned about NGO's from Mr. Siefert.

Our student teacher, Ms. Brown, worked with the students in phys. ed., reading, drama and art. The students focused on overhead and forearm passing as well as spiking in volleyball. Ms.Brown worked with the students in understanding how to make healthy eating choices and the influences of media/advertising through small plays. The students have begun brainstorming to create their own advertisement for a healthy choice.

Finally, students continued to prepare for their student-led interviews. Students reflected on their strengths, areas for development and strategies for improvement.

Homework:
1) Read daily for at least 20-30 minutes.
2) Practise the 7 times tables. 

3) Complete the homework folder work on spelling, cursive writing and reading. (due next Thursday)

Important Dates:

 

Monday, Nov. 13th: progress reports go home

Tuesday, Nov. 14-17: interviews
 

Oct. 30- Nov. 3

It's been a busy and exciting week in room 9! The week began with a focus on Halloween, of course. Thank you again to all room 9 parents who sent in treats to help make our party special. 

In math this week, we continued our unit on patterning. Students learned how to identify and extend patterns, as well as how to write pattern rules. We will continue to work on patterning next week. There will be a quiz on patterning on Friday.

In language we  continued with our announcement writing task. Students will write an announcement about their findings from the Report Card on the Health of Canadian Children. Students worked on their rough drafts this week. Students learned how to write a good hook, and we reviewed the success criteria for the announcement. They also continued to work on the skill of summarizing. 

In social studies the grade 5's wrote quiz on Canadian government, which was assessed and returned on Friday. That quiz needs to be signed and returned. We will begin a new project, researching a Canadian issue and writing a rant. The grade 6's learned about NGO's from Mr. Siefert and Noah's dad as a guest speaker!

Our student teacher, Ms. Brown, worked with the students in phys. ed., reading and drama. She taught them a new cooperative game, speedball, and worked inside on volleyball skills.  In drama the students created a tableaux in a group about Remembrance Day.

Finally, students began to prepare for their student-led interviews. Students reflected on their strengths, areas for development and strategies for improvement. We had a community circle about students' feelings about the interview. The common feeling was that of being nervous. Hopefully after some preparation and practise they will feel more comfortable!

Homework:
1) Read daily for at least 20-30 minutes.
2) Practise the 2-6 times tables. 

3) Complete the homework folder work on math, spelling, cursive writing and reading. (due next Thursday)

Important Dates:

Thurs., Nov. 8th: reading quiz on summarizing 

Friday, Nov. 9th: math quiz on patterning

Monday, Nov. 13th: progress reports go home

Tuesday, Nov. 14-17: interviews