Thursday 21 December 2017

December 21st, 2017.

Agenda:
1.  Happy Holidays!!  See you back on Monday, January 8th, 2018.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that giving is just as important as receiving.  Be safe and have a great Winter Break!

Tuesday 19 December 2017

December 19th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Please return signed Math quiz and ordering numbers sheet.
2. Spelling exercises due Thursday.
3. 'Dress up like an elf' Day - tomorrow.
4. 'The Jungle Book' movie permission form - last day to hand in Wednesday.
5. SECRET SANTA DAY #2 - tomorrow.  PLEASE LABEL YOUR GIFT WITH A NAME ON IT***
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the basics of fractions in math today.
How did you show what you learned?
We reviewed the definition, and what a numerator and denominator are.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about equivalent fractions.

Monday 18 December 2017

December 18th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Social Studies quiz tomorrow.
2. Please sign and return - Math - division quiz and ordering numbers.
3. News articles due tomorrow at end of the day.
4. Secret Santa BEGINS tomorrow.
5. Holiday Hat Day tomorrow.
6. Caroling at 9:00am - please join us.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the Drop In Centre.
How did you show what you learned?
We delivered our 'Fill a Sock' donations to a representative from the Centre.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to know that giving is just as important as receiving.

Friday 15 December 2017

A Very Pleasant FAF!!

Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Social Studies quiz - next Tuesday.
2. News Article - due Tuesday.
3. Please sign and return Social Studies research #2
4. Buy items for your Secret Santa
5. Fill a Sock- last day to donate is Monday.
6. Jungle Book movie permission form.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how ice can survive warm weather.
How did you show what you learned?
We went and skated down at the Brentwood Outdoor Community Rink.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to appreciate the hard work of community volunteers.

Thursday 14 December 2017

December 14th, 2017/

Agenda:
1. Social Studies quiz - next Tuesday.
2. Division quiz - moved to tomorrow.
3. Permission forms for SKATING ONLY.  If you are skating, you will need the permission form, skates, and a CSA approved helmet.
4. FAF tomorrow.
5. Fill a Sock extended until Monday.
6. Social research #2 sign and return ASAP.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the 'Water Cycle' song.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned by listening and singing.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember the different types of precipitation.

Wednesday 13 December 2017

December 13th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Social Studies quiz - next Tuesday.
2. Division quiz - moved to Firday.
3. Spelling and Editing due tomorrow.
4. Fill a Sock campaign - we are still taking donations.
5. News Article plan - must be completed by tomorrow.
6. Permission forms - skating - due by tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about the water cycle.  
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video and had a short lesson about it.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand how the world runs on 'cycles'.

Tuesday 12 December 2017

December 12th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Math quiz - multiplication - please sign and return.
2. Math quiz - division - this Thursday.
3. Spelling Exercises & The Weekly Edit due Thurs.
4. Social - pitches - ongoing.
5. Novel Recommendation - presenting this Wednesday!
6. Field Trip permission forms - due ASAP (skating)
7. 'Secret Santa' - remember - $10 maximum over the week.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to use base-10 blocks to divide (review). 
How did you show what you learned?
We used the base-10 blocks to solve some division questions.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn 1-2 other methods to divide (in addition to the 'traditional' long division method).

Monday 11 December 2017

December 11th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Math quiz - multiplication - please sign and return.
2. Math quiz - division - this Thursday.
3. Spelling Exercises due Thurs.
4. Treat Day - tomorrow - bring your $0.25.
5. Social - pitches - ongoing.
6. Novel Recommendation - presenting this Wednesday!
7. Field Trip permission forms go home tomorrow.
8. 'Secret Santa' - for those who would like to participate, permission forms due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about some of the cool things we can do in the natural regions of Canada. 
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to our peers present their pitches.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to decide what region we would most likely visit in the future.

Wednesday 6 December 2017

December 6th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Editing and Spelling due tomorrow.
2. Festive Evening tomorrow - please join us.
3. Natural Regions - pitches - due for presentation next week.
4. Novel Recommendations - due for presentation Dec. 13th.
5. POW - due Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to rearrange a scrambled news article. 
How did you show what you learned?
We used our news article template to help us organize.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to write our own news articles next week.


For many schools, september means the start of the school year. Students meet they’re new teachers and classmates. This is all so a time to buy clothes and supply such as backpacks pencils, and notebooks. Do you feel excited or nervos about going back to school. One stoodent said “Eye get realy anxoius about goin to skool”. Think about what you will learn an whether theres a special goal you will try to meat. What will be the best thing about this school year?

Tuesday 5 December 2017

December 5th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Math quiz - multiplication - tomorrow.
2. Editing due Thurs.
3. Festive Evening - this Thursday - 6:00-8:00pm.

Highlights
What did you learn?
We are learning about shapes, angles, symmetry through our Quick Draw and Quick Build. 
How did you show what you learned? 
We do this work each Tuesday. Check out video link to see how our class does this work. However, we focus on math vocabulary, not just what it reminds us of. http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/787 

What do you need to learn next?
We need to keep up with the math vocabulary we learn through Quick Draw & Build.

Monday 4 December 2017

December 4th, 2017.

Agenda:
1.  Branton Junior High
Late Immersion Information Evening
 
for
 

Grade 6 Parents / Students -
Thursday, February 1, 2018
 
7 p.m. at Branton in the Gym.
2. Festive Evening is this Thursday 6:00-8:00pm.
3. Spelling exercises due this Thursday.
4. Math quiz - multiplication - Wednesday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the differences in climate in Science. 
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video about climate.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to recognize that weather and climate are different things.

Friday 1 December 2017

The First FAF in December! [Sunny & Windy]

Agenda:
1. Math - please find the product:  a) 58 x 76     b) 867 x 48  (due Monday).
2. Festive Evening - next Thursday.  Please return the letter.
3. Novel Recommendation - continue reading your novel.  Presentations begin December 13th.
4. POW due Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the different cloud types and how wind speed determines the different categories of wind.
How did you show what you learned?
We sketched several different cloud scenes outside during FAF.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to access a tool to determine the accurate wind speed, and then compare it with our 'Beaufort Wind Scale'.

Thursday 30 November 2017

Last Day in November, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Please sign and return Natural Regions of Canada mini-project #1 ASAP.
2.Festive Evening - next Thursday.  
3. Practice your multiplication facts to 81 (9x9).  
4) Please practice our Festive Evening song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx2D46QngSs
Also, if you have a Hippo Stuffy or a costume please bring these tomorrow or Friday. Look in your closet and your families' closest for grey clothes so we can dress up as hippos
5) Continue to work on your Battle Bunny - make a new manuscript with all the changes so far. 
6) Due Date for Novel Recommendation is Wednesday Dec. 13th 
7) Tomorrow is FAF - please dress appropriately for the weather.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to do the 'box' and 'traditional' methods of multiplication. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked on several examples.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to practice whatever method works best for us.

Wednesday 29 November 2017

November 29th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Weekly Edit & Spelling exercises due tomorrow.
2. Think about the Math support (multiplication) you may need.
3. Science - pictures due tomorrow.
4. Please sign and return Natural Regions of Canada mini-project #1 ASAP.
5.Festive Evening - next Thursday.  Please read over the letter coming home today.
6. Practice your multiplication facts to 81 (9x9).  
7) Please practice our Festive Evening song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx2D46QngSs
Also, if you have a Hippo Stuffy or a costume please bring these tomorrow or Friday. Look in your closet and your families' closest for grey clothes so we can dress up as hippos
8) Continue to work on your Battle Bunny - make a new manuscript with all the changes so far. 
9) Due Date for Novel Recommendation is Wednesday Dec. 13th 
10) Coffin Cares Assembly is tomorrow morning at 10am - remember to wear your Dr Coffin shirt or a green shirt if you have one. 

Raz Kids - for those who have an account - please work on this daily

Read every night

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned some easy methods to multiply basic facts.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned some 'tricks' to learn these facts.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to choose one method that we understand to multiply larger numbers.


In 1924, for planes began the first flight around the world. the flight started in seattle and took 1,75 days to make it back. Along the way, the piluts maid several stops in countrys such as Japan india, and Turkey. Due to whether and engine problems, only two of the four plane made the whole trip. The flight; about 27,000 miles long, helped make todays internationel travel possible. Won pasanger remark “the flyte was interest ing”

Tuesday 28 November 2017

November 28th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Weekly Edit & Spelling exercises due Thursday.
2. Think about the Math support (multiplication) you may need.
3. Science - pictures due tomorrow.
4. Please sign and return Natural Regions of Canada mini-project #1 ASAP.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how different types of precipitation are formed.
How did you show what you learned?
We listened while the teacher explained how each are formed.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to distinguish between each type.

Monday 27 November 2017

November 27th, 2017

Agenda:
1. Spelling Exercises due Thursday.
2. Please sign and return Natural Regions mini-project #1.
3. Treat Day tomorrow - bring $0.25.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the difference between weather and climate. 
How did you show what you learned?
We found the definitions of each, and went and researched on a website.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to make sure we remember the differences between the two.

Friday 24 November 2017

A Warm and Sunny FAF!

Agenda:
1. POW due Monday.
2. Think about a natural region to 'pitch'.
3. Read your Novel Recommendation book (presentations begin on December 13th).
4. Please sign and return the Place Value test.

5) Science Fair meeting is on Monday during the afternoon as pairs will be meeting with an expert to discuss their project. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that we can represent 3-D shapes in a unique way. 
How did you show what you learned?
We carved a 3-D shape in the snow.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to represent our shapes in different ways.

Thursday 23 November 2017

November 23rd, 2017.

Agenda:
1. FAF tomorrow.  Please dress appropriately for the weather.
2. Place Value math test - sign and return.
3. Think about a natural region to 'pitch' for Social Studies.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how much work goes into recording and making a music video. 
How did you show what you learned?
We recorded the song 'Fool' by Basia Bulat for CBC.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to view our video online once it is posted.

Wednesday 22 November 2017

November 22nd, 2017.

Agenda:
2) Bring your instruments tomorrow and Recording CBC piece on Thursday
3) Continue to work on your Battle Bunny 
4) Due Date for Novel Recommendation is Wednesday Dec. 13th 
5) Edit Fun and spelling is due Thursday 
6) Raz Kids - for those who have an account - please work on this daily
7) Read every night
8) Fun Lunch is tomorrow

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
While reading our Battle Bunny stories out loud to our classmates today, we learned how to incorporate stronger details into our stories from their feedback. We learned that a lot of our stories have words we think are understandable but they may not to be to our little buddies. 
How did you show what you learned?
We each took turns reading the manuscript of our story out loud to our classmates and then our peers provided feedback about what they heard.
What do you need to learn next?

We need to finish the rest of the stories. Our next step is getting to add words and illustrations to our actual book!!!!!

Tuesday 21 November 2017

November 21st, 2017

Agenda:
1. Natural Regions booklet #2 - due tomorrow.
2. 'Battle Bunny' scripts due tomorrow - we will be reading these aloud to our classmates.
3. Spelling exercises & Editting due Thursday.
4. Moustache Day - Wednesday.
5. Bring you instruments tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to peer edit. 
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to each others 'Battle Bunny' stories (words only). 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to prepare to read them aloud to the class tomorrow.

Monday 20 November 2017

November 20th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Natural Regions booklet #2 - due Wednesday.
2. Math test tomorrow - place value.
3. Spelling exercises due Thursday.
4. Moustache Day - Wednesday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about hot (rises) and cold (sinks) air. 
How did you show what you learned?
We used a thermometer to test the air temperature.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue to learn about the properties of air.

Thursday 16 November 2017

November 16, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Please get POW signed and returned.
2. ***Please discuss the 'Curricular Self-Assessment' that each of us filled out, and bring it to Parent-Teacher conferences on Thursday or Friday.  We will be discussing this together.
3. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - this evening and Friday morning - no school tomorrow.  See you on Monday.
4. Revised Place Value Test date - next Tuesday, Nov 21st. We will be doing the review on Monday.

5. Science Fair - please review and highlight important information about Log Books and Science Fair Requirements

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to properly shoot a basketball.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced in phys. ed. today.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply all the skills we learned over the week in a game situation.

Wednesday 15 November 2017

November 15th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Please get POW signed and returned.
2. ***Please discuss the 'Curricular Self-Assessment' that each of us filled out, and bring it to Parent-Teacher conferences on Thursday or Friday.  We will be discussing this together.
3. The Weekly Edit due tomorrow - see below.
4. Thanks to everyone who donated to the Veteran's Food Bank!
5. Science Fair meeting tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to 'approach' problem solving in math. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went through the POW from last week, step-by-step.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to use the template more carefully next time we solve problems in mathematics.


the first successful launch off a man-made satellite hapened on october 4 1957, That satallite, launched by the Soviet Union was named sputnik I. The launch caused a renewd emphesis on the teaching of science in america. The satellite, which weighed 184 pound took off from the soviets' Tyuratam launch site. though it was active for just 21 days, Sputnik I mark the begining of the Space Age and exploration beyond planut earth.

Tuesday 14 November 2017

November 14th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. 'Please Wear a Poppy' poem reading comprehension - sign and return.
2. 1 more day to donate to our Veteran's Food Bank drive.
3. Science Fair - Thursday meeting.  Please bring a journal if you have one.
4. Math - complete questions #1-6 - 'What Number am I'.  Due tomorrow.
5. Math Test - Place Value - Thursday.  Review tomorrow.
6. The Weekly Edit - due Thursday.
7. Parent-Teacher Conferences - Thursday evening + Friday morning - sign up for a time online.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned to round numbers up to the thousands place. 
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced rounding numbers in math class today.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to recognize that rounding numbers helps us to estimate.