Jan 16-23

This week in math the students completed a quiz on data management. It was sent home on Thursday to be corrected and signed. We will take it up on Monday. We have started a new unit on number sense and have begun with fractions. You can help your child by talking about fractions used in real life, such as cooking. 

In language students have been working hard on their PSA or news clip on a social studies issue. Students have been filming themselves and others and using imovie. We will watch the final products next week.  

On Monday students participated in Scientists in the School. Grade 5s learned about structures and mechanisms while grade 6s learned about flight. Both groups have now been assigned a "design and make" project that will be completed in class. I've asked that students gather materials from home, but that no work be completed at home, as I want to see the process. 

On Tuesday we had a Toronto Urban Studies field trip to Eastern Commerce. Students practised the inquiry process and investigated the school and area's past using primary documents from the school and from the Toronto archives. It was hard work and I was pleased with how focused the students were all day. Many thanks to Ellie and Bea's dads, Arthur and Mark, for coming with us and helping bring history to life.    

Important upcoming dates:

Mon., Jan 19th: bring science project materials to school

Wed., Jan. 21st: pool

Thurs., Jan 22nd: homework due

Fri, Jan 23: PA day

Homework for this week:

1) Read for at least 20 minutes each night. You will complete a "retell, relate, reflect" on the book that you are currently reading next week in class. 

2) Practise the 9 times tables and review up to 8. 

3) Complete the fractions work for math. 
4) Gather any materials needed for your science project. Bring them on Monday. 

5) Complete the learning skills self-assessment. 

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson