Friday, April 19th

Looking Back: 

Math:
- Factors, Multiples and Decimal Tests returned and sent home for parent signature. Marks on PowerSchool
- Algebra word problems and puzzles
- Decimal word problems
- Graphing minutes of daylight (assessed, returned and on PowerSchool)
- Integers review
- PAT Part A practice (one and two step computations)

Humanities:
- The focus this week started with the provincial election and guided research on the candidates
- Students cast their votes as part of the 'Studentvote.ca"
- Students wrote a PPPAT(Practice-Practice PAT) and a PPAT (Practice PAT) of the writing portion of the Provincial Achievement Test.  They were given a newspaper writing prompt and a narrative writing prompt. The purpose of this task was to help all grade six students and teachers prepare physically and mentally for the long sit as well as any nervousness associated with this testing environment.  It is rare for the class to sit still for 1.5 - 2 hour, and most students did great!  Any feedback from families about students reactions to this experience would be helpful as well. 
- Divisions have been organized by the mayoral council and the roads have been designed.

Science:
- Planet research
- Planning galaxy mural
- Phases of the Moon project presentations and data collection

Looking Forward:

Math:
- Algebra
- BEDMAS review
- Word problems
- Computation practice

Humanities:
- Editing workshops 'Centres' style on each of the 5 elements of writing (Content, Organization, Conventions, Sentence Structure, and Vocabulary)
- Feedback and one-on-one student-teacher conferencing to assess writing PAT practice prompt
- Self and Peer assessment of the ability to apply criteria to their own work using the writing rubric (assessment of assessment).  This is a challenging, but extremely helpful task for students!
- Build, Build, Build!


Science:
- Planets, sun, moon
- Constellations
- Moon Phase presentations due Tuesday, April 23rd: April 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th

Important Reminders:

• Please check PowerSchool for recently added Math and Science assessments
• Monday, April 22nd - PD Day (no school for students)
• Wednesday, April24 - Begin thinking about final CTF project while walking in the coulee. 
• Wednesdays at lunch - TMC GSA - room 224
• Wednesdays at lunch - Horse club - room 201
• Friday, May 3 - Track Day
• May 22 and 23 - Annie Performance

Photos of Moon Phase Projects and Exercise before PAT practice: