October 29, 2015.

Agenda:
1. No school tomorrow (Friday)
2. Please be safe if you are going 'Trick or Treating' on Saturday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We saw how creative every student's costumes were. 
How did you show what you learned?
We participated and observed the 'Parade of Costumes'.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to ensure that we are safe on Halloween.

October 28, 2015

Agenda:

1. If you like, please bring a costume to share for our 'Parade of Costumes'tomorrow afternoon @ 1:15 (you may get changed at the end of lunch).
2. Also, please feel free to bring a personal treat and/or a drink for yourself to enjoy in the afternoon (you are not obligated to bring treats and/or drinks for the whole class).
3. POW due tomorrow.
4. Math test - multiplication (student problem solving questions) - tomorrow.
5. Word Work - Editing - due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that mixing vinegar and baking soda together creates a chemical reaction. 
How did you show what you learned?
We mixed the ingredients and observed what happened.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand why it happened.

October 27, 2015.

Agenda:
1.  Math booklet - the rest of the questions on p. 6 - due tomorrow
2. Word Work - Spelling - due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
Some of us got to experience We Day in person where we learned about global citizenship. 
How did you show what you learned?
We have begun to work locally to help others.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see what other initiatives we can undertake.

October 26, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Spelling - due Wed.
2. Math booklet - p. 6 #1-12 only - due tomorrow
3. POW - due Thurs.
4.  ***WE Day (must be brought in tomorrow morning!!!!) and Science Fair forms

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the parts of a news article. 
How did you show what you learned?
We 'deconstructed' an article into it's parts.
What do you need to learn next?
We will practice writing one soon.

A Chilly Fresh Air Friday.

Agenda:
1. Math booklet - p. 5 only - the rest of the questions (use any of the 3 multiplication strategies).
2. Science Centres will be due at the end of Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to use a compass.
How did you show what you learned?
We used the compass to create clues to find a natural 'treasure' in Whispering Woods.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how the explorers (as well as others) were able to use other technologies to find their way around.

October 22, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Math booklet - complete the rest of p. 5 - due Monday
2. ***Scholastic book orders - cheque made payable to 'Scholastic Canada' - due tomorrow
3. F.A.F. tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather & bring your FAF mugs

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that scientists discovered water on Mars.
How did you show what you learned?
We read about it on a science website.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see if there was life on Mars.

October 21, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Editing due tomorrow
2. POW due tomorrow
3. Fun Lunch tomorrow
4. Scholastic book orders due on Friday
5. Math booklet - p. 5 #1-8 only - due tomorrow (try the 'box method')

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the 'box method' for multiplying larger numbers. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a mini-lesson and then practiced the method.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to choose the multiplication strategy that works best for each of us.

October 20, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Picture Day tomorrow!  Please bring in forms if you have not already done so.
2.  Word Work - Spelling due tomorrow
3.  Math booklet - p. 4 only - due tomorrow
4.  Scholastic book orders due on Friday (please make cheque payable to 'Scholastic Canada')

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the federal election results. 
How did you show what you learned?
We checked the results online.
What do you need to learn next?
We will need to learn (review) about a news article.

October 19, 2015.

Agenda:
1.  Math booklet - p. 3 only - due tomorrow
2. Word Work - Spelling - due Wed.
3. P.O.W. due Thurs.
4. Treat Day tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to estimate products.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced by doing several questions.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to estimate quotients.

Another Beautiful Fresh Air Friday!

Agenda:
1. Math booklet - p.2 only - due on Monday
2. Scholastic book orders - please make cheque payable to 'Scholastic Canada'
3. Complete two drawings to scale of Barrett Park and Whispering Woods.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the perimeter and areas of both Barrett Park and Whispering Woods. 
How did you show what you learned?
We measured the lengths and widths of both using meter sticks.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be able to draw a representation of each to scale.

October 15, 2015

Agenda:
1.  Fresh Air Friday tomorrow.
2.  Math Booklet - p. 2 only - due tomorrow
3. Word Work - Spelling - due tomorrow
4. Fun Lunch forms due tomorrow (pizza)
5.  Handbell forms (Gr. 6 only)
6.  Scholastic book orders due by Friday, Oct. 23 (cheques only please - made out to 'Scholastic Canada')

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about fungus in science. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a demonstration in class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how fungus occurs.

October 14, 2015.

Agenda:
1.  Please make cheques payable to 'Scholastic Canada' for book orders
2. Math booklet - p. 1 only - due tomorrow
3. Word Work - Editing - due tomorrow
4. Day 2 - multiplication facts practice (at home)
5. Pizza orders due in by Friday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about how to conduct an election. 
How did you show what you learned?
We cast ballots and worked as polling clerks and/or returning officers.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to find out who 'won' the election here at Dr. Coffin School!

October 13, 2015

Agenda:
1. Math - daily multiplication facts practice (Day 1)
2.  Please initial/sign the Social Studies test
3. Fill out and return the pizza order form (due by Friday, Oct. 16th)
4. Scholastic book orders - due by Friday, October 23rd
5. Student Vote is tomorrow (not Thursday) - please view some of the leaders' responses to student questions here: http://studentvote.ca/leaders/
6. Word Work - Editing - due Thursday
7. POW - due Friday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned a lot more about the political party platforms.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched several leaders respond to questions sent in by students from across Canada.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to decide who to vote for tomorrow.

Fresh Air Friday!!

Agenda:
1.  No school on Monday.  See you Tuesday!
2. 1 square metre map (to scale, with a legend)- due Tuesday (our FAF activity)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned what an archeologist and cartographer do in their jobs.
How did you show what you learned?
We went out to Whispering Woods and actually did the work of an archeologist and cartographer.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to map out a larger area to scale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNdFDzQzqPk - please watch the video that we watched in class about how archeologists plot out an area to excavate.

October 8, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather
2. Discovery Table items - if you have any
3. Please see the following website with your parents:  https://votecompass.cbc.ca - this website will help you determine who to vote for during our 'Student Vote 2015' next Thursday
4.  Please sign Math test and Data Management Project if you have not already done so

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the 'Rhinoceros Beetle' (on our Discovery Table).
How did you show what you learned?
A student brought in an actual beetle for us to observe.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about it's habitat, food, etc.

October 7, 2015.

Agenda:
1.  Math booklet - p. 9 - due tomorrow
2. Word Work - Editing - due tomorrow
3. Please sign/initial Math Test (Place Value) & Data Management Project
4. POW - due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about each of the political parties' platforms.  
How did you show what you learned?
We searched up party platforms on the internet.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to decide which party to vote for our 'Student Vote 2015'.

October 6, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Math booklet - p. 8 only - due tomorrow (+ enlargement sheet challenge - voluntary)
2.  Science H.W.
3. Word Work - Spelling due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about rounding numbers to the nearest thousands.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced how to round.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand how to round money without pennies.

http://www.mint.ca/store/mint/about-the-mint/rounding-6900008#.VhPz5L7rFUR  - check out this website about rounding to the nearest cent (no more pennies).

October 5, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Math enlargement sheet - due tomorrow
2. Word Work - Spelling - due Wednesday
3. P.O.W. - due Thursday
4. Science H.W.
5. Mrs. Lee's Math group - test tomorrow
6. Last day to bring in a toonie for Terry - Tuesday
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned what it means to be a 'scientist'.
How did you show what you learned?
We brainstormed in our visual journals.
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to learn how to 'discover' science in our world.

Fresh Air Friday #4!!

Agenda:
1. Please initial or sign Social Studies Handout #1, if you have not already done so.
2. Have a great weekend!

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how snakes 'smell' the air with their tongues.  We also learned how quickly they move.
How did you show what you learned?
We observed a garter snake at Nose Hill Park!!
What do you need to learn next?
17/28 of Room 6 students think that all the leaves will fall off all the trees in Whispering Woods by next Friday.  We shall see/observe!

First day of October!!

Agenda:
1.  Please come prepared for F.A.F. - we will be walking to Nose Hill Park for the morning.
2.  Return initialed/signed Social Studies Handout #1.
3.  Last day to bring a Toonie For Terry is tomorrow.
4.  Choir forms due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the Group of Seven - Our Canadian landscape artists.
How did you show what you learned?
We viewed several paintings by them from many of the regions of Canada.
What do you need to learn next?
We will be using some of their 'sketching' techniques (mathematical) tomorrow during F.A.F.