June 5- June 12

This week in math students continued to work on solving problems involving probability. Students designed spinners that showed the probability of spinning blue as 0.2. They then performed experiments and we compared the theoretical vs. the experimental probability. 

In language and social studies students worked on the rough drafts of their paragraphs for their project, as well as their diary entry and art component. Students also learned what a bibliography is, and how to create one. We co-created the success criteria for the final presentation, which will be posted on the blog. 

We also read a beautiful book, featuring the art of Roy Vickers, entitled, "The Elders are Watching." We made text to text, and text to world connections to the book, including its connection to "War of the Eagles" and "The Lorax." Our Roy Vickers inspired paintings are hanging on display in rm. 21. Finally, we read parts of an article from the Globe and Mail entitled, " Truth and Reconciliation report calls for steps to improve First Nations' lives." 

Important upcoming dates:

Friday, June 5th: PA day

Wednesday, June 10th: probability quiz

Thursday, June 11th: social studies project due

Friday, June 12th: pool

Saturday, June 13th: Junefest  (Please send in your items for our beach basket by Thursday!)

Friday, June 19th: graduation

Tuesday, June 23rd: poetry cafe and celebration of learning (Parents are invited to attend.) 8:35- 11:25

Homework for this week:

There is no homework folder homework for this week. Students need to continue to read daily for at least 20 minutes each day. Also, social studies projects can now go home, as I have evaluated the process. Students can complete their final drafts at home. 

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson