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