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