November 25

November 25, 2018

Looking Back:

Humanities:

• Students have almost finished their Mosaic Art pieces through the Agora Role Play activity.  All students have taken on the role of either a Citizen, Metic or Slave for the week, and have learned how each of these positions influence their ease and ability to succeed at a challenging task.  With only four people in each class able to move and access supplies freely, many learned about the frustrations and barriers that were placed upon the people of ancient Athens.  This helped amplify each of the four pillars of democracy and deepen their appreciation for the current day Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• Students have all signed up for a time slot to present their book review during the week of December 17-20. Remember, this is not a heavy writing task.  It is not a summary retell or recap of the book.  I want to see your understanding of character and make real life connections to conflict and theme. This should be should be FUN! (whether you like it or not!) Please write the date down on your family calendar so the book can be read by both partners a week ahead of time. Details are shared in Google Drive.

Math:

• Fraction review sheet
• Explored parts of a whole and equivalent fractions, multiples and used mental math strategies to order fractions

Science:

• Students were excited to begin their next unit on Evidence and Investigation, and had a Unit introduction through Bill Nye video 
• Visual Journal page to generate ideas and brainstorm what they already know

Looking Forward:

Humanities:

• Vocabulary- this is the week to review all cards to check that all are present, complete and spelled correctly with applicable definitions and tidy printing.  Due for check-in next Monday, Dec 3.  This is a culminating task from the term thus far. Please do not leave this until Dec 2
• Work on time management/scheduling, check list creation and task delegation with book review partner to plan and begin book review presentation
• Reflective paragraph on Agora Activity, to analyze their own engagement and learning
• Ancient Athens Unit Quiz on Dec 10

Math:

• Continuing to examine parts of a whole as decimals, ratios, equivalent fractions and percentages

Science:

• using pictures to make observations and inferences

CTF:

6-1 - Is Finishing up in Environmental Stewardship

6-2 - Is Finishing up in Artist Trading Cards

Important Reminders:

• Monday - Sign language club Gr. 6-8 at lunch in Rm 22
• Tuesday Chess Club at lunch in Rm 201 (all welcome - bring your lunch!
• Wednesday -GSA at lunchtime in Rm 223-224, Wrestling in Aux Gym 3:15-4:15 pm
• Thursday - Wrestling in Aux Gym 3:15-4:15 pm
• Friday -Volley Ball Club, 7:15am

Looking Ahead:

Learning Conferences – December 5 (early dismissal) and December 6 (no classes) *info to be sent in a separate email – Parents can start booking on Wed Nov 28.

Lockdown Practice #1 – Dec 4

Non- Instructional Day – Dec 7