Feb. 8-12

This week in math students worked on solving patterning problems, including extending numeric patterns and geometric patterns. There will be a quiz on patterning, that includes algebra, next Friday. 

We continued with our inquiry entitled, "What is Freedom?" We began to read a non-fiction text entitled, Working for Freedom, and focused on the key features of non-fiction. We continue to work on using context clues to prove inferences while reading. 

Students continue to work on a reading response for their literature circle book. Each group is now working together to plan and film a movie trailer for their book, using imovie. 

In science the grade 6s participated in Scientists in the School, and learned about electricity. The grade 5s learned about the transformation of energy.  They then put theory into practice by transforming chemical energy into electrical energy, then into kinetic, sound and light energy.

Homework for this week:

There will be ho homework this week, due to the Family Day long weekend. Have a great weekend!

Important upcoming dates:

Friday, Feb. 12- PA day for interviews

Monday, Feb. 15- Family Day
Tues. Feb 16-19 Willy Reads

Tuesday, Feb. 16- pool, filming for imovie trailers, visiting author in the PM
Thurs. Feb. 18- dress as your favourite book character day
Friday, Feb. 19- math quiz on patterning and algebra

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson