In math this week, students reviewed concepts in fractions. Students wrote a short quiz on Friday, to check comprehension, which will be returned on Monday. We will be moving forward in number sense to a unit on decimals. I will also offer additional lessons on fractions, either at lunch or after school for students who need more consolidation.

In language, students are working with our student teacher, Ms. Ana. She is delivering a cross curricular unit around the question, "How should people treat each other?" They read the book "Wings" and are now writing an alternate version. Students also worked in groups to create mandelas that show belonging.

In science the grade 5's presented their Bill Nye inspired lessons on the states of matter. The students did a great job of engaging and teaching their peers with exciting presentations! Grade 6 students had scientists in the school on the topic of space.


Homework:

• Read for at least 20- 30 minutes daily.
• Grade 5's: Complete the homework folder work on grammar, reading and writing.
• Grade 6's: Complete the following pages in the Ontario Curriculum Review:and  p. 40-41, p. 57-58 p. 85-87( On pages 36 and 37, just complete the definitions for the words on pages 40 and 41.
• Practise typing, using the website dancemat typing. ( 10 minutes per day) link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Important Dates:

 Thurs., March 1: homework due

Feb. 12-16

In math this week, we continued our unit on number sense, focusing on fractions. Students learned how to compare and order fractions, including mixed, improper and proper fractions. There will be a quiz next Thursday on fractions.

In language, students finished their independent writing, and shared their writing in groups, or in front of the class.  Ms. Ana, our student teacher, began a unit on narrative writing, that will also weave in our big idea of, "How should people treat each other?"

In science the grade 5's worked on their Bill Nye inspired presentation on a topic related to matter. Grade 6 students gave presentations to the class about biodiversity, and are beginning to learn about space.

In art students finished their one point perspective drawings. In phys. ed. students began to work on their floor hockey skills.


Homework:

 

• Read for at least 20- 30 minutes daily.
• There will be no other homework, so that students can celebrate the Family Day long weekend with their families!

Feb. 5-9

In math this week, students received their geometry quizzes, which went home to be signed and returned.  We continued our unit on number sense, focusing on fractions. Students learned how to create mixed fractions, improper fractions and how to convert mixed to improper and vice versa. Students also learned how to create equivalent fractions, using pictures and numerically.

In language, students continued to work on their independent writing. Most students are writing a narrative piece. Students had their CASI returned. The CASI is a reading comprehension test. Students recorded their mark in their agenda. Please ask your child about his/her mark, as it's a good indication of his/her current reading level.


In science the grade 5's learned about the states of matter. They are now in groups, working on a Bill Nye inspired presentation on a topic related to matter. We discussed the learning goals and success criteria for this project, and students began to plan together. Grade 6 students gave presentations to the class about biodiversity.

In art students learned about the key components of a one-point perspective drawing, including a vanishing point and horizon. Students created rough drafts and final drafts of a one-point perspective drawing of their own choosing. In phys. ed. students continued to refine their tchoukball skills. Many thanks to the parent council for buying the school a set of tchoukball nets and balls!


Homework:

 

• Finish your independent writing. (due Monday)
• Read for at least 20- 30 minutes daily.
• Grade 5's: Complete the homework folder work on math, grammar and reading.
• Grade 6's: Complete the math on fractions, and Ontario Curriculum Review, p. 36-39 and 53-56. ( On pages 36 and 37, just complete the definitions for prefix, suffix, colon and hyphen.
• Practise typing, using the website dancemat typing. ( 10 minutes per day) link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

Important Dates:
all week: Spirit week! Monday- wear warm colours

Tuesday- jersey day

Wed- red and white day/ Canada day

Thurs- pajama and stuffy day

 

Monday Feb. 12: reports go home, independent writing due

Thurs., Feb. 15: homework due

Thurs., Feb. 15 and Friday, Feb. 16: teacher-requested interviews

Jan. 30- Feb. 2

In math this week, students wrote a quiz on geometry. Those quizzes will be returned early next week, once all students have written the quiz. We began a new unit on number sense, focusing on fractions. We reviewed what a fraction is, and focused on basic fraction concepts.

In language, students continued to work on their independent writing. Most students are writing a narrative piece. Students also continued to present their book chat assignment. This can be written at home, as it will be an oral presentation mark. I'm hoping that students will get some good ideas for great books from each other, to help inspire their independent reading!


In science the grade 5's learned about the states of matter. They are now in groups, working on a Bill Nye inspired presentation on a topic related to matter. We discussed the learning goals and success criteria for this project, and students began to plan together. Grade 6 students gave presentations to the class about biodiversity.


Homework:

Read for at least 20- 30 minutes daily.
Work on/ complete the book chat assignment. The due dates for this vary, from Jan. 16- Feb. 2. 

( Most students have completed this. )
Complete the homework folder work on math and reading.


Important Dates:
Tues. Jan. 16- Feb. 2: book chat due (dates of presentation vary)

Tues, Feb. 6: Right to Play assembly (gr. 3-6) and workshop for student council members
Wed., Feb. 7: French music field trip for junior students

Thurs., Feb. 8: homework due

Monday Feb. 12: reports go home 

Thurs., Feb. 15 and Friday, Feb. 16: teacher-requested interviews