March 27-April 2

This week in math students learned to identify and construct nets of prisms and pyramids, as well as sketch and build 3-D figures. There will be a math quiz on geometry, including transformations (reflections and translations, plus rotations for grade 6s), identifying nets and solids of pyramids and prisms, and sketching 3-D figures for grade 6s. 

In language students have been working on writing a business letter to someone in a position of power who can affect change regarding a social justice issue. They have also used the creative process to create a piece of visual art that demonstrates their understanding of an aspect of power. 

Important upcoming dates:

Monday, March 30th: pool; science project materials due for our design and make project

Wednesday, April 1st: math quiz on geometry

Thursday, April 2nd: homework due
Friday, April 3rd: Good Friday; no school
Monday, April 6th: Easter Monday; no school

Homework for this week:

1) Read for at least 20 minutes each day.

2) Complete the math work.

3) Read the text on Ben Gullison and answer the questions provided. Also be prepared to talk about how this article relates to our inquiry on power. 

March 13-27

This week in math students continued to work on transformations of points and shapes, including translations, rotations and reflections. Students also began to use cubes to create 3-D shapes, then draw their top, front and side views. In language most students finished presenting their speeches and have begun a rough draft of a business letter to someone in a position of power who can affect change regarding a social justice issue. The business letter and an art piece will be our culminating tasks for our inquiry on power. After the break students will use the creative process to create a piece of visual art that demonstrates their understanding of an aspect of power. 

Important upcoming dates:

Monday, March 23rd: pool

Tuesday, March 24th: art culminating activity

Thursday, March 26th: spoken word artist presentation

Friday, March 27th: science project materials due; working on project

Homework for this week:

There will be no homework during March break. Students are encouraged to continue to read daily and can gather materials for their science project. 

March 6-13

This week in math students worked on transformations of points and shapes, including translations, rotations and reflections. Next week we will put two to three transformations together. In language most students presented their speeches. I was impressed with the clarity and confidence with which everyone spoke! In science students began the design process for a product, toy or device that transforms energy. Grade 6s must include an electrical circuit in their project. Grade 5s can demonstrate the transformation of any kind of energy. We will begin making the projects (at school only) after the March break. In art we had a fantastic field trip to the AGO to see Basquiat's work. Students also had the opportunity to create 3-D wire sculptures in the afternoon. Many thanks to our parent volunteers, Susan, Deidre, Yolanda and Mark who helped us out!

Important upcoming dates:

Monday, March 9th: pool

Thursday, March 12th: Kew Classic hockey game at Kew Park arena

Friday, March 13th: tropical day

March 14th-22nd: March break

Homework for this week:

There will be no homework this week or during March break. Students are encouraged to continue to read daily and can gather materials for their science project.