October 31st, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Edit Phunn! due Wednesday.
2. 4 multiplication facts.
3. Photo orders due by November 4th.
4. If you are going out trick or treating, please be careful.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to have empathy for those people who did not wear costumes today.
How did you show what you learned?
We had a class discussion about the reasons some people chose not to wear a costume.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be safe if we are going out this evening.

A Snowy, Wet, Fresh Air Friday.

Agenda:
1.  Please read for 20-30min. every day over the weekend.
2.  Practice your multiplication facts to 12x12 (5-10 min./day).
3. On Monday - Halloween - Parade in the afternoon (@ approx. 1:10pm).  Please bring your costumes on Monday, and you can get dressed in them at 12:45.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
Some of us learned to shade with charcoal today.   
How did you show what you learned?
We created an art piece that supported our Whispering Woods legend.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to share our legends and art piece with our buddies.

Oct. 27th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Tomorrow is F.A.F. - please dress appropriately for the weather.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that people mistaken the red-tail hawk call for the bald eagle call and vice-versa. 
How did you show what you learned?
We learned these calls during our field trip today to Ralph Klein Park.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to review some of the environmental design principles that went into constructing the Environmental Education Centre (solar panels, limestone rocks, 'green roof', scrap board to make glue-lam beams, triple pane windows, etc.).

Oct. 27th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Tomorrow is F.A.F. - please dress appropriately for the weather.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that people mistaken the red-tail hawk call for the bald eagle call and vice-versa. 
How did you show what you learned?
We learned these calls during our field trip today to Ralph Klein Park.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to review some of the environmental design principles that went into constructing the Environmental Education Centre (solar panels, limestone rocks, 'green roof', scrap board to make glue-lam beams, triple pane windows, etc.).

October 26th, 2016.

Agenda:
1.  ***Ralph Klein Park field trip tomorrow.  Please dress appropriately for the weather, bring a LITTERLESS lunch, water bottle, and snacks.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We were inspired by: Rick Hansen, Margaret Trudeau, Spencer West, Chris Hadfield and many others.
How did you show what you learned?
Some of us learned about their lives at We Day.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to try and help others the way these inspiring people have.

October 25th, 2016.

Agenda:
1.  ***We Day participants - be at school for 7:30am sharp - ring doorbell 3 times (office doors) - $10 for We Day purchases only (if you like).  Please wear a green or white or Dr. Coffin t-shirt tomorrow.
2. We have enough volunteers (student teachers) for our field trip to Ralph Klein Park.  Thanks for volunteering!

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the 'index' in a textbook.
How did you show what you learned?
We tried to find key words quicker than our classmates.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply this knowledge to our future research.

October 24th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Math Quiz tomorrow.  IMJ to study.
2. Edit Phunn! due tomorrow (see below).
3. We Day forms handed in.
4. Bring your novel recommendation book to school, please.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the characteristics of a 'legend'.
How did you show what you learned?
We deconstructed an Anansi legend.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply those characteristics to our own Whispering Woods legends.

october is a good time to harvist pumpkins. thay can be used for many diferent porpose. Some are curved into jack-o’ lanterns, while others are backed into deserts and braeds. Pupkin seeds can be a specail treat when roasted The bigest pumpkin ever recorded waighed over 1,800 pounds. Thats as much as a car!  me luv punkins they is orenge” one chyld remark

A Very Fresh Fresh Air Friday!

Agenda:
1. Math quiz next Tuesday - study the right side of your M.I.J.
2. Social Studies - Facts and Opinions sheet due Monday.
3. Marty Chan order form - please return if interested.
4. Please return any FORMS (Ralph Klein Park or We Day) ASAP.  ***We require PARENT VOLUNTEERS - please let your child know if you can join us on October 29th (RKP).
5. Novel Recommendation - presentation date: November 14th, 2016.
6. Please read 10-15min./day (or more) over the weekend.
7. Tire print - due Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to create a legend.
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote a legend about Whispering Woods (before it became a park).
What do you need to learn next?
We need to edit our legend and add some interesting facts to it.

October 20th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Math quiz next Tuesday - study the right side of your M.I.J.
2. Social Studies - Facts and Opinions sheet due Monday.
3. Marty Chan order form going home today.
4. Please return any FORMS (Ralph Klein Park or We Day) ASAP.
5. F.A.F. tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather.
6. Novel Recommendation - presentation date: November 14th, 2016.
7. Tire print - due Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to plan an interesting story.  
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to an interesting presentation by author Marty Chan.
What do you need to learn next?
We have to apply some of his writing techniques.

October 19th, 2016.

1.  ***Please return all field trip forms for Ralph Klein Park by tomorrow! + Gr. 6's with We Day forms.
2. Weekly Spelling due tomorrow.
3. Science - wax crayon rubbing of your bike/car tire - due tomorrow.
4. Math Interactive Journal - complete left side of 'Quadrilaterals'.
5. POW due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to create a dichotomous key.
How did you show what you learned?
We made one based on footprints.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to analyze our bike or car rubbings/imprints.

October 18th, 2016.

Agenda:
1.  ***Please return all field trip forms for Ralph Klein Park by this Thursday!
2. Edit Phunn! (below) due tomorrow/Wed.
3. Weekly Spelling due Thurs.
4. Science - wax crayon rubbing of your bike/car tire - due Thursday.
5. Math Interpretive Journal - complete left side of 'Types of Lines'.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the responsibilities of citizens. 
How did you show what you learned?
We brainstormed and then researched some of these responsibilities.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to know how a citizen contributes to society.

dedicated on awkctuber 28 1886? the Statue of liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of france It is located on liberty Eyeland in New york harbor, the staute stands as a cymbal of fredom. inside the statues base is a plague engraved with the words, Give me you're tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..." More then 120 tons of steal was used to builed the statue, which were restored for it's 100th burthday celebrashun

October 17th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Edit Phunn! due Wed.
2. Triangle Art - good copy - due Tuesday/tomorrow.
3. POW - due Thursday.
4. Treat Day tomorrow - bring your quarters.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about our walking:running ratio.
How did you show what you learned?
We took our F.A.F. information and shared it with the class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see if we can distinguish if footprints are spaced for walking or running.

A Chilly and Wet F.A.F.

Agenda:
1. ***PICTURE DAY - MONDAY.
2. Practice your multiplication facts up to 12x12 (5-10min.)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that dangerous + duration = damage.
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to a presentation about hearing loss and how to prevent it.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be sure we protect our hearing by using some of the tips in the pamphlet.

October 13th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Tomorrow is Fresh Air Friday.  Please dress appropriately for the weather.  We will have a guest speaker in our class first thing in the morning.
2.  Practice your multiplication facts to 12x12 (5-10 min.)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about 'graphology'.
How did you show what you learned?
We compared handwriting samples.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to complete the work sheet we were given.

October 12th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Social Studies - Fundamental Principles of Democracy questions - due Thurs.
2. Weekly Spelling - due Thurs.
3. Big Box fundraiser boxes and envelope - please return.
4. Fun Lunch tomorrow!

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about chromatography.
How did you show what you learned?
We completed an experiment using markers and coffee filters.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to compare how the markers react to the paper.

October 11th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Weekly Spelling - due Thurs.
2. Practice your multiplication facts to 12 x 12 (5-10 min.).
3. October 27th - Ralph Klien Park visit (save the date!)
4. Gr. 6 - We Day - October 26th.
5. Please return the Big Box of Cards fundraiser ASAP please.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about certain aspects of democracy. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a discussion and then answered some questions about values, democracy, etc.
What do you need to learn next?
We will continue to discuss what it means to be a citizen in Canada.

October 6th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. No school Friday or Monday - see you on Tuesday!
2. School Picture Day - Monday, Oct. 17th.
3. Performance Group form - please return ASAP.  Due by October 13th.
4. Big Box of Cards Fundraiser - forms due back by October 11th.
5. Science duo tangs due on Tuesday now...

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We did the post survey for the P.I.C.
How did you show what you learned?
We went online and did the survey.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to complete all the work in the duo tang.

October 5th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Science duotangs are due tomorrow/Thurs. - Mrs. Saunders will be available at lunch to supervise anyone who needs to finish their work.
2. Weekly Spelling due tomorrow.
3. POW due tomorrow.
4. Library tomorrow - bring your books from home.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to upload a picture into Iris.
How did you show what you learned?
We uploaded a 'Results' comment/reflection and a picture from the Police Interpretive Center.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to make sure our picture matches the reflection/comment.

October 4th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Edit Phunn! due tomorrow (see below).
2. Weekly Spelling - due Thurs.
3. Science duotang due on Thurs.
4. POW due Thurs.
5.  Practice you multiplication facts to 11x11 (5-10min. at home).

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about 3 different types of society.
How did you show what you learned?
We read about and discussed them in class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand why our society is so different from the others.

Teh great Native american leader, tecumseh, was born near Springfield, ohio, in March 1768. As cheif of the shawnee indians, tecumseh did not accept treatys that had taken land from Indians and give it to whites He was a powrful speaker who hopd all tribes would join together to save Indian land. Though he wanted piece, Tecumseh did not ruleout the use of force. He fought during the War of 18 and 12 and was killed on octobr 5 1813

October 3rd, 2016.

Agenda:

1. Social Studies – Map of Canada: label all provinces and territories (on back of map – corresponding numbers on back), label Calgary and Ottawa with a *, and colour in Alberta.  Due tomorrow/Tuesday.

2. Science H.W. (duotangs) - due Thursday.
3. Edit Phunn! due Wednesday.
4. POW due Thursday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that <1% of our blood contains DNA.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video and did a picture match.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to determine whose DNA was found at the crime scene.