Last Day of January, 2017 - Report Cards go home today!!

Agenda:
1.  Report Cards go home today.  Please return signed envelope ASAP please.
2. Edit Phunn! due Thurs.
3. News article plan due Thurs.
4. Quotations sheet due tomorrow.
5. Math:  Grade 5's complete at least #1-4, Gr. 6s - complete all (in your notebook) - due tomorrow:
                  Estimate the answer to these 6 questions:

1) 2.48 +2.99 = 

2) 6.543 – 4.897 = 

3) 4.23 +7.862 = 

4) 23.78 – 0.36 = 

5) 45.87 x 9.078 = 

6) 98.07 ./. 8.763 = 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to estimate with decimals.
How did you show what you learned?
We had a lesson and then practiced - Gr. 5s - adding and subtracting, Gr. 6s - multiplying and dividing.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to determine the exact answers to decimal computation questions.

January 30th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. News Article plan due Thursday.
2. Quotations sheet (both sides) due Tuesday.
3. Our Celebration of Learning is on Thursday, February 2nd (2:00-2:30 or 2:35-3:05) - Please join us, since:  YOU WON'T LEARN THIS IN GR. 6 SCIENCE!
4. Novel Recommendation #2 - due Feb. 27th.
5. February Calendar - due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about how to use quotation marks properly.
How did you show what you learned?
We had a lesson and then practiced.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply the rules we learned to our writing.

Another Great F.A.F.!!

Agenda:
1. Please take the time to read with your family, in honour of National Family Literacy Day (today!).

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about National Family Literacy Day.
How did you show what you learned?
We read a book in Whispering Woods in our 'Special Nature Spot'.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to share this day with our families.

From The Wright 3:

"Three! The window seemed to signal back. Three! A moment later, the glass was dark and still.  That was for me, Petra thought to herself - but what was it?" (p. III)

January 26th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Please get your Social Studies Test signed and returned.
2. F.A.F. tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather.
3.  Journal entry (U of C students) - due tomorrow.
4. ***Please see our Celebration of Learning Invitation*** (coming home today!)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned several things about Flight and Air & Aerodynamics. 
How did you show what you learned?
We met with many U of C student teachers today.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be ready for the students' return on Tues., Feb. 7th.

From The Wright 3:

"A silence descended, broken only by the occasional clacking and scuffling sounds of Calder's pentominoes and three pairs of sneakers." (p. 97)

January 25th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Math Quiz (decimals) tomorrow.
2. Fun Lunch and Pajama Day tomorrow.
3. Edit Phunn!  due tomorrow.
4. Please get your Social Studies Test signed - and return ASAP.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to create a rubric for our news articles.
How did you show what you learned?
We co-created the rubric in class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to use the rubric to help us write a good news article.

Each year on the second monday in January, people in japan celebrate Seijin-no-hi. In english, that means Coming of age Day. special events are held on that day four young people how reached age 20 during the previous year. At age 20, young people in Japan are thougt to be adults. young man where suits on Seijin-no-hi, and women ware ornate kimonos called furisodes. In japan, 20-years-old have many rites, including the write to vote.  it is a honur to bee abel to vote” one 20 yeare olde beemed.

January 24th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Math Review - due tomorrow.  Quiz on Thursday (decimals).
2. Fun Lunch & Pajama Day - Thurs., Jan. 26th.
3. Edit Phunn! due on Thurs.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned a new 'strum' on the ukelele.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced in class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply it to a song.

January 23rd, 2017.

Agenda:

1 - Novel Recommendation #2 due Feb. 21 - presenting on Feb. 27th

2 - Fun Lunch and Pajama Day are on Jan 26
3 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned to organize our binders.
How did you show what you learned?
We had an occupational therapist help us to organize our learning materials.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to maintain this cleanliness and organization.  

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

Agenda:
1. Math - p. 9-10 in booklet - due Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to use a sundial.
How did you show what you learned?
We went outside and measured the shadows cast by the Sun three times.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about Daylight Savings Time and how it effects the actual time.

January 19th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Decimals booklet - p. 9 & 10 - due Monday.
2. F.A.F. tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make a sundial. 
How did you show what you learned?
We made one in science class today, if we hadn't made one before.
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to use our sundials tomorrow during F.A.F.!!

January 18th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Edit Phunn! due tomorrow (see below).
2. Decimals booklet - p. 8 only.  Due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned our specific sub-topics for our learning celebration.
How did you show what you learned?
We met with people who shared our topics and determine who would present what.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin piecing together our presentations (only 2 weeks away).

From The Wright 3:

"Notice all your questions as well as your answers - what you don't understand may be more valuable than what you do." (p.95)

on january 192 9, dorothy Eustis established The seeing Eye, the first american traneing school for dogs' and there bliind owner's. an experienc’d breader, Eustis had already trained german shepherds to serve army and police units across europe. sooon dorothy strted a skool in germany that trained dogs to assist blind veterans she new they could be used to ade others too The schools first canein helped was appropriatly name buddy!

January 17th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Choose a topic for our Science extension presentation.  Due tomorrow.
2. Edit Phunn!  due Thurs.
3. Pg. 6 only - Decimals Booklet - due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the accuracy and inaccuracy in online science videos.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched and 'dissected' a 'Magic Schoolbus' video about sky science.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to choose an extension topic in Science.

From The Wright 3:

"Bright and open, yes, but she thought she'd feel like a snail without its shell." (p.79)

January 16th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Moon Phases - due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Calgary's City Hall and the architecture of Stephen Avenue.
How did you show what you learned?
We did a tour of City Hall and walked down Stephen Ave.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the different styles of architecture found in our city.

A very sunny Fresh Air Friday (the 13th).

Agenda:

1 - Moon Phases Sheet is due Tuesday

2 - Our field trip to City Hall is on Monday. Students must be bring their litterless lunch, snack, water bottle and clothes for an outdoor, one hour walking tour of Stephen Avenue. 

The Bus will leave at 8:45! Students must be at school on time on Monday morning or the bus will be leaving without them. 

Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather - layers will be important. We begin our day inside City Hall for a 2 hour tour. We hope to eat lunch at Olympic Plaza and then will be walking down Stephen Avenue so ensure you have appropriate footwear. 

3 - Science Fair students please bring 2 dollars for your trifold please.

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We worked with our little buddies to ensure they had a very successful first try at snow shoeing. 

How did you show what you learned?

We helped them get the snow shoes on, keep them tight and talked about how snow shoes are like polar bears large paws. 

What do you need to learn next?

We would like to try the snow shoes up at Nose Hill. 

January 12th, 2017.

Agenda:

1. F.A.F. tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather.
2. Science Fair students - please bring a toonie ($2) for your tri-fold.
3. Moon Phases - due Tuesday.
4. Trip to City Hall - Monday.  ***We leave at 8:45am, so please be at school on time.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We compared decimals to the thousandths place.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced in class by doing several questions.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin working through our decimals booklet.

January 11th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Weekly Spelling and POW due tomorrow.
2. ***Please get the City Hall forms signed and returned ASAP.  We are still looking for parent volunteers to join us.
3. Social Studies -  test tomorrow.
4. Moon Phases due next Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to expand decimals to the thousandths place.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced in class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember how to represent decimals in various ways.

January 10th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Edit Phunn! due tomorrow & Weekly Spelling due Thurs.
2. ***Please get the City Hall forms signed and returned by tomorrow (Wednesday).  We are looking for parent volunteers to join us.
3. Social Studies - review for test on Thursday.4. Moon Phases due tomorrow (Wed.).
5. Science Fair kids need to bring a toonie ($2) each for their trifolds.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about percentages. 
How did you show what you learned?
We compared fractions with decimals with percents.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about equivalent decimals and fractions.

From The Wright 3:

"There was something about the entire building that invited you in and at the same time pushed you away." (p.79)

January 9th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Edit Phunn! due Wednesday.
2. ***Please get the City Hall forms signed and returned by this Wednesday.  We are looking for parent volunteers to join us.
3. Social Studies - review for test on Thursday.
4. Math - locate and write down 5 fractions or decimals that you have at home (notebook).  Due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about curling. 
How did you show what you learned?
We curled in gym today.
What do you need to learn next?
If your interested in curling there are programs available at the Winter Club and Glencoe Club.

From The Wright 3:

"...there are times when it's important to act rather than ask." (p. 76)

A Chilly 1st Fresh Air Friday of 2017!!

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - Handout 3 - Part B – due Monday.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws–lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page–15.html
2. 2. ***Social Studies Test – next Thursday.  We will be reviewing and studying next week.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned to put on our snowshoes and then how to use them.
How did you show what you learned?
We went for a snowshoe through Whispering Woods.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to help our Grade 1/2 buddies next FAF, as they will be going snowshoeing.

From The Wright 3:

"...the velvety scent of damp wood and stone, the bright plink of purple and red and yellow blossoms, and the green underfoot and overhead..." (p.68)

January 5th, 2017.

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - Handout 3 - Part B – due Monday.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws–lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page–15.html
2. Social Studies Test – next Thursday.  We will be reviewing and studying next week.

3. Fresh Air Friday tomorrow.  Please dress appropriately.  ***We will be snowshoeing tomorrow, so if you have snowshoes and/or ski poles, please bring them tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that responsibilities help us to earn freedoms.
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at and discussed our classroom responsibilities and freedoms.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to know what our responsibilities are as Canadian citizens and how they support our fundamental freedoms.

January 4th, 2017.

Agenda:
.1. Social Studies – Handout 3 –PART A ONLY. Due tomorrow.
2. Weekly Spelling AND Edit Phunn! due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
The Grade 6's learned about Branton Middle School.
How did you show what you learned?
They saw a presentation from Branton.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about other middle school options.

From The Wright 3:

"It occurred to her that the more you looked at less the more less became more." (p. 69)

On janary 3, 1903, president theodore Roosevelt named Wind Cave in south Dakota the nations seventh national park tails of American Indians described caves that "blew wind," but the first recorded discovery of such a cave was in 18 81. Too brother's were drawn to the cave by a whistlng noise when they reached the cave, the wind blowed the hat off one of the boy. Upon there return the changing wind sucked yet an other hat into the cave

January 3rd, 2017.

Agenda:

1. Social Studies – Handout 2 – questions #1-10. Due tomorrow.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-15.html

2. Weekly Spelling - due Thursday.
3. Science - Moon phases.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to begin to play the ukelele. 
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced in music today.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to play a song.