December 17, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Sign and return Science Test
2. F.A.F. tomorrow (the final one of 2015!) - dress appropriately for the weather
3. Please take home winter or fall clothing in the boot room

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned a new holiday carol from the Grade 1 and 2s.
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to them this morning.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to dress appropriately for F.A.F. tomorrow.

December 16, 2015

Agenda:
1. Mrs. Lee/Lim math group - POW due tomorrow
2. Math - POW due tomorrow
3. Word Work - Editing - due tomorrow (we didn't have time today)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that 'sharing is caring'.
How did you show what you learned?
Several of us went to a seniors centre to share some handbells pieces.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember how this made people feel.  

Dec. 15, 2015

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Editing - due Wed.
2. Handbells - please wear appropriate clothing (Dr. Coffin t-shirts)
3. Mrs. Lee/Lim - division booklet

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that First Nations in the Cordillera (interior) thought very highly of deer for many uses. 
How did you show what you learned?
We researched this information.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the other regions.

December 14, 2015.

Agenda:
1. A reminder for students in Handbells to bring in their permission forms tomorrow and to prepare to wear green, white, red, or black for their presentation as well as walking boots/shoes on Wednesday. 

2. Mrs. Lim/Lee’s math group: 1) Take your math test and go over questions you did not do correctly with parents if enough time. Bring back on Thursday.  2) Do one sheet from your Division package and time yourself. Use the multiplication chart provided only if necessary.  (POW is not for homework. Bring it to class tomorrow).

3. Word Work - Editing - due Wed.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about some of the ways First Nations lived off the land.
How did you show what you learned?
We examined several First Nations of the Interior Plains region.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the First Nations in other regions.

A cloudy and cool Fresh Air Friday.

Agenda:
1.  Math - Mrs. Lee/Lim - test (Monday)
2. Math - Recipe Adjustment Project due Monday
3. Handbell forms - due Tuesday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned of the resources that may be found in Whispering Woods (to meet our basic needs). 
How did you show what you learned?
We located resources and stated their uses.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to know which resources are more useful than others (e.g. edible berries, etc.)

December 10, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Festive Evening - tonight!
2. Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather
3. Handbells form - returned by next Tuesday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned a bit about First Nations.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed, as a class, about them.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about how they lived off the land in the different regions of Canada.

December 9, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Editing - due tomorrow
2. P.O.W. - due tomorrow
3. Math recipe adjustment project - due Monday (you will have time tomorrow to work on it)
4. Mrs. Lee/Lim's math group - H.W.
5. Festive Evening - tomorrow/Thurs.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make half of a fraction.
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote out 1/2 the ingredients needed for our recipe.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to figure out how to make our recipe for 60 people (extension activity of project).

December 8, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Secret Santa (voluntary activity) form due back tomorrow
2. Word Work Spelling due tomorrow
3. Science Test tomorrow
4. Science title page due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to double a recipe.
How did you show what you learned?
We applied the math to our recipes.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how cut our recipe in half.

December 7, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Science: Weather Vane Sheet

Weather Test Wednesday

Blue Review due Tuesday

Water Cycle Booklet due tuesday

2. Math - find a holiday/winter recipe (may be a family favourite)
3. Word Work - Spelling - due Wed.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the weather patterns in Calgary. 
How did you show what you learned?
We reviewed our weather tracking sheets.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to review for the test on Wed.

December 3, 2015

Agenda:

1. Finish your weather vane sheet and hand in to Ms C by Monday
2. Finish your Water Cycle booklet – be ready to take up on Monday
3. Blue Review for test is Due Tuesday Dec 8 – If you do 4 or 5 questions a night, you will be finished it. We will look at it on Tuesday - BE SURE TO TAKE IT HOME TODAY
4. Weather Test is on Wed Dec 9
5. Title Page is due Wed Dec 9 also
6. No school tomorrow/Friday
7. Festive Evening forms due by Monday***

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to build a weather vane.
How did you show what you learned?
We went outside and tested out our weather vane.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to review information for our test next week.

December 2, 2015

Agenda:
1. Math HW - see question below 'Highlights'
2. Word Work - editing due tomorrow
3. POW - due tomorrow
4. Festive Evening forms due by Dec. 7th
5. No school tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We 
How did you show what you learned?
We
What do you need to learn next?
We

Math Homework:

Dorian has 8 3/7 chocolate bars.  How many equal pieces make up 1 chocolate bar?  If Dorian shared two equal pieces with all of his friends, how many friends would receive 2 pieces?  Would any be left for Dorian?  How much?

December 1, 2015

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Editing - due Thurs., Spelling due tomorrow
2. Science Test - next Wed., Dec 9th
3. Math H.W. - due tomorrow
4. Math quiz - signed and returned

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the different types of instruments that measure weather. 
How did you show what you learned?
We drew a picture of the instruments, and then wrote about what each did.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to build our weather vane.