March 21-24

This week in math students learned how to compare fractions to decimals, as well as round to the nearest whole number, tenth and hundredth. In language and science students began a project. They will create a toy, device or product that transforms energy, then create a TV commercial to sell it. We also looked at various media techniques that are used to sell products. In art students finished their culminating project, which is a mixed media piece that has a main idea about freedom, diversity or stereotypes. These pieces are now on display in our hall. 

Homework for this week:

There will be no homework this week. Happy Easter! 

Important upcoming dates:

There will be no pool next week, due to a swim meet. Pool will continue on Thursdays after that. 

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson

March 7-11

This week in math students learned how to create fractions with a common denominator, as well as compare and order fractions. Students wrote a quiz on fractions, which went home yesterday to be signed and returned. After the break we will learn about decimal numbers and how they relate to fractions. 

In language students worked on their final drafts of their spoken word poem, which they also presented. I was so impressed with their theatric presentations! 

In art we began a culminating project, which is a mixed media piece that has a main idea about freedom, diversity or stereotypes. Students are using the create process to plan and revise their piece. After the break we will finish the projects. 

Homework for this week:

There will be no homework this week. Happy March Break! 

Important upcoming dates:

Tuesday, Mar. 22- pool

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson

Feb. 29- Mar. 4

This week in math students learned how to convert mixed to improper fractions and how to create equivalent fractions. Next week students will create fractions with a common denominator and will compare and order fractions. There will be a quiz on fractions on Thursday.

In language we had a guest speaker, Michelle Cho, come in to do a lesson on stereotypes in the media. Students will use this knowledge when we work on an art piece next week. Additionally, students worked on their own spoken word poem, which they will present next week.  In literature circle groups, students used the App, "Aurasma" to link their movie trailer to a poster. The trailers can now be viewed by holding up a device, like a phone, to the poster. 

Homework for this week:

1) Read for at least 20 minutes each day. (Challenge yourself by reading grade appropriate texts.) 

2)  Read the text, "Martha Jane Poulson" and answer the questions. 

3) Complete the math work on equivalent fractions. 
4) Complete the cursive practise. 

Important upcoming dates:

Tuesday, Mar. 8- pool

Thurs. Mar. 10th- math quiz on fractions, homework due
Mar. 12-20th- March Break

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson