A Sunny and Bright F.A.F.!!

Agenda:
1. ***Report Cards go home today - please return envelopes on Tuesday
2. No school on Monday
3. Next Wed. - CPO field trip

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned a rhyme from Mrs. Gummo, outside today.
How did you show what you learned?
We recited it with her.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be confident reciting our First Nations' stories.

January 28, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Fresh Air Friday - tomorrow - dress appropriately for the weather
2. ***CPO forms due by tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that in the book Chasing Vermeer colour plays a very important role. 
How did you show what you learned?
We located many passages with several colours in them.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn what all the colours mean.

January 27, 2016

Agenda:
1. POW due tomorrow
2. Math quiz tomorrow (+ - x decimals) - complete review
3. Word Work - editing due tomorrow
4.  CPO forms due by Friday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that beaver pelts helped to establish Canada.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed how Canada has various natural resources that other countries want.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how the fur trade was responsible for the exploration of other regions of Canada.

Math Review Question:

Stanley had measured one side of a square.  It was 46.4mm long.  What was the length of all 4 sides together?  If he had 2 of these squares, what would the total length be now?

January 26, 2016

Agenda:
1. Math H.W. p. 101-102 (5 questions in total)
2. Word Work - Spelling - due tomorrow
3. CPO forms by Friday, please
4. Math Quiz - Thursday (review Wed.)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Branton School (late French Immersion) Grade 7-9.
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to a presentation by Mr. Bishop.
What do you need to learn next?
If still interested, go to the Branton Open House on Thursday, Feb. 4/16.

January 25, 2016

Agenda:
1. Math H.W.
2. Word Work - Spelling due Wed.
3. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra forms - please complete and return by Fri., Jan. 29th.
4. Please dress for 'Black and/or White Day' tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about Samuel de Champlain. 
How did you show what you learned?
We researched and then discussed his settlement of New France.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about fur traders.

A Fresh and Fabulous F.A.F!! Our 15th!!

Agenda:
1. Math HW - due Monday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about 'Land Artist', Andy Goldsworthy.
How did you show what you learned?
We helped our Gr. 1 & 2 buddies create a piece of Land Art outside (with snow, sticks, ice, etc.).
What do you need to learn next?
We will help our buddies with another project in the future.

January 21, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - please dress appropriately
2. Math H.W. - 5 questions due Monday
3. Mrs. Lee/Lim POW due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to use estimation as a strategy to place a decimal in a product. 
How did you show what you learned?
We demonstrated this strategy a number of times.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to use that same strategy when multiplying 2 decimal numbers.

January 20, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Math H.W. - 6 questions due tomorrow
2. Fun Lunch tomorrow
3. Mrs. Lee/Lim math test - please sign and return
4. POW due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that baby powder absorbs liquid and it turns spongy. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did an experiment and observed it happen.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn why this happened.

January 19, 2016

Agenda:
1. Telus Spark field trip tomorrow - please pack a lunch and snacks.
2. Math H.W. - due Thursday.
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Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the colony of New France. 
How did you show what you learned?
We researched about it.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the beginnings of the fur trade.

A Chilly Fresh Air Friday! Jan. 15/16

Agenda:

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more First Nations games.
How did you show what you learned?
We went outside, gathered some natural resources, and played the games we researched.
What do you need to learn next?
We will be sharing our games next week!

January 13, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Math - POW due tomorrow + p. 15 (on the sheet)
2. Word Work - Editing due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to round decimals to the nearest tenths. 
How did you show what you learned?
We used a number line with decimal numbers.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to estimate decimal products.

The Weekly Edit (uncorrected):

One of the most popular American poems, "The Raven by Edgar allan Poe was published on january 29, 1845. Once upon a midnight dreary," the poem begins. That poem braught fame to it's author, but it did not brang riches. Did you now that Poe was payed just 15 for his masterpeice! Each year in Baltimore, baryland, a mysterious visitor leaves roses at poes' grave on the eve of his Birthday.

January 12, 2016

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Spelling - due tomorrow
2. Math HW - page 14 only (#4-7) - due tomorrow
3. Telus Spark forms due by tomorrow, if you have not returned them already
4. Math pop quiz (Lee/Lim)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We listened to several intriguing stories told by Karen Gummo.
How did you show what you learned?
We listened then tried to create some short stories with a partner.  Ask me about some of Karen's stories.
What do you need to learn next?
We will learn about Karen's family and how they came to Calgary.

January 11, 2016

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Spelling - due Wed.
2. POW - due Thurs.
3. Telus Spark forms due by this Wed. - please be sure to fill out medical information on the last sheet
4. Treat Day - tomorrow - bring your quarters.
5. Please wear purple and/or orange tomorrow - our first Spirit Day.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about how First Nations lived off the land.
How did you show what you learned?
We shared some of our findings from our research.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the settling of New France.

A Chilly and Sunny Fresh Air Friday!

Agenda:
1.  Please return any forms that are coming due next week.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned several First Nations games.
How did you show what you learned?
We played them outdoors.  
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about how these games were created.

January 7, 2016.

Agenda:
1.  Fresh Air Friday (First of 2016!) tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the chilly and snowy weather.  Make sure your mug is at school.
2. Sign and return Science Weather Vane Assignment and Weather Test.
3. Telus Spark forms (due Wed., Jan. 13/16) and parent volunteer commitment (due tomorrow).
4. Recorder forms (due Jan. 11/16)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
How did you show what you learned?
We researched and created a Venn diagram for the three professions.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to compare with other groups to see if we have all the necessary information about each profession.

January 6, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Telus Spark field trip (on Wed., Jan. 20th) - Acknowledgement of Risk & Medical Information forms - due Wednesday, January 13th.  Parent volunteer cut away due Friday, January 8th.  There is NO COST for this field trip***.
2. Recorder form due by January 11th.
3. Math homework - due tomorrow + Mrs. Lee/Lim - POW due tomorrow.
4. Word Work - Weekly Edit - due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to read decimals numbers properly.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced reading them aloud.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to show that we know how to order decimals on a number line.

January 5, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Word Work - weekly edit due Thurs., spelling due Wed.
2. Math - sheet - due tomorrow (both sides)
3. Mrs. Lee/Lim math - POW

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to convert fractions to decimals.
How did you show what you learned?
We were able to look at equivalent fractions that made the conversion to decimals easier.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to practice subtraction of decimals.

Happy New Year! January 4, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Math - Please write the following decimal numbers in word and expanded form (in your notebook):      4.123   and    25.009
2. Word Work - Spelling - due on Wednesday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began to study decimals today.
How did you show what you learned?
We drew out a place value chart and have homework.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about adding and subtracting decimals.