Room 21 video, 2016!

Grade 6 Grad Slideshow

June 13-29

Over the last week students presented their social studies projects. I was very impressed with the hard work that they did on their projects! Students presented their work and artifacts to the class in order to share their learning. 

In math students wrote a final math quiz that went home on Monday. There was a mark for measurement and one for probability. Students are working on finishing or playing their probability games this week and next. 

In art we had a very exciting opportunity. Students were given their own individual canvases  to paint to be displayed at the Beaches Jazzfest this summer, then hung in a Toronto hospital as a permanent installation. The students were very nervous about this, but did a wonderful job! We took a walking tour of the Beaches to take pictures and get some inspiration. Some students used those pictures, while others painted abstract paintings, or creations of their own. I will email and let everyone know where the paintings will be displayed at Jazzfest once I am informed. 

In these final days students are participating in readers' theatre groups. They will practise and present their play, either dramatized or read, next week. 

Important upcoming dates:

Grade 6 graduation: Friday, June 24th, 2PM (Grade 6s, come to the class at 12:45 if you're not attending school in the morning.)

Play day for junior students: Monday, June 27th in the afternoon (bring water, hat, running shoes)

Reports go home: Tuesday, June 28th

Last day of school: Wednesday, June 29th 

May 30- June 10

Over the last two weeks grade 6 students completed the EQAO test, while grade 5s worked with Ms. Saint on math and social studies. This week students are putting the finishing touches on thier social studies projects, which will be presented this week and next. Students are also creating a game that involves probability for math. Those games will be presented and played next week.  

Homework for this week:

1) Read for at least 20 minutes each day.

2) Complete your social studies final project, in whichever format you've chosen- duotang, bristol board, power point or shoe box.  

Important upcoming dates:

final math quiz: Friday, June 17th

Pool will be on Mondays for the remainder of the year. 

Grade 6 graduation: Friday, June 24th

May 25-27

This week in math students practiced calculating surface area and volume. We also began a new unit on probability. The concepts of measurement conversion, surface area, volume and probability will be on the next quiz. 

In social studies and language students continued with their project. Grade 5s are investigating a European Explorer or a First Nations group. Grade 6s are researching and reporting on an immigrant group that has contributed to Canada's identity. This project will be completed at school. Students may research at home if they wish, but there will also be time in class to research. The final project is due June 15th, with multiple due dates in between for different stages, which students have recorded in their agendas. 

Homework for this week:

1) Read for at least 20 minutes each day.

2) Complete your research notes for your project if they're not complete already. 

Important upcoming dates:

Wednesday, June 1-June 3: EQAO writing for grade 6s. Grade 5s will be in room 20 with Ms. Saint.  

Friday, June 3: pool, paragraph rough drafts due (to be written at school)

Mon, June 6- June 8: EQAO testing for grade 6s

May 16-20

This week in math students learned how to convert units of measurement for capacity and mass, as well as how to estimate the mass of objects. The quiz that students wrote on conversions will be returned on Tuesday. Students also learned how to calculate surface area and volume. We will be moving on to probability next week. 

Students also completed a data project in math. We collected survey results from all the junior classes at Williamson in order to find out which kinds of books to order for the library. Students used that data to create graphs, and also interpreted the data. In addition, students created one graph that used bias, in order to show a different result or an exaggerated result. 

In social studies we began a new project. Grade 5s will investigate a European Explorer or a First Nations group. Grade 6s will research and report on an immigrant group that has contributed to Canada's identity. This project will be completed at school. Students may research at home if they wish, but there will also be time in class to research. The final project is due June 15th, with multiple due dates in between for different stages, which students have recorded in their agendas. 

Homework for this week:

There will be no homework this week, due to the long weekend. Enjoy!

Important upcoming dates:

Wed., May 25th: Jump Rope for Heart
Friday, May 27th: pool, research notes for social studies due

May 9-13

This week in math students learned how to convert different units of measurement. They learned the mnemonic device "King Henry Doesn't Usually Drink Chocolate Milk," to help them remember how to convert the different units. Next week we will investigate mass and capacity. There will be a quiz on conversions on Wednesday. 

In science and language students presented their infographic on the human body and space. Students also evaluated their persuasive business letters, which will be returned next week. We will mail the letters next week. Please send a stamp with your child if he/she would like to mail their letter. 

Finally, our class performed in the spring concert. I was blown away by the talent and teamwork that the class displayed! 

Homework for this week:

1) Read for at least 20 minutes each day.

2) Complete the language work on editing and prefixes.

3) Complete the math work on conversions. 

Important upcoming dates:
Thursday, May 19th: pool

Friday, May 20th: homework due