June 27th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. If you would like a copy of our Grade 6 farewell video, please bring a 2Gb (or larger) memory stick and we will download it for you.
2. GRADE 6 FAREWELL - tomorrow/Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the gym.  Please join us!

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that 'practice makes (almost) perfect'.
How did you show what you learned?
We did a run-through of the Grade 6 Farewell.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be ready for the real farewell tomorrow.

June 26th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. If you would like a copy of our Grade 6 farewell video, please bring a 2Gb (or larger) memory stick and we will download it for you.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that it is HOT outside today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went outside with our little buddies.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to hydrate for this kind of weather.

The final (perfect!) F.A.F.!!!

Agenda:
1.  Have a great weekend!  Enjoy the outdoors.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that Whispering Woods is in full bloom!
How did you show what you learned?
We noticed that almost every wild rose bush has our provincial flower in bloom.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue to enjoy the early summer weather.

June 22, 2017.

Agenda:
Agenda:
1.  Science PAT tomorrow (your FINAL one, Grade 6s!!) - please get a good rest tonight, and have a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning. 
2. Please return the Science study guide tomorrow (please study/review today).
3. Grade 5s bring a fidget spinner if you have one.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We looked at events that were certain and impossible to happen.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed these events and suggested some of our own.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand that many events are likely, equally likely, or unlikely.

1st DAY OF SUMMER, 2017!!

Agenda:
1.  Social Studies PAT tomorrow - please get a good rest tonight, and have a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning.
2. Please return the Social Studies study guide tomorrow (please study/review today).
3. Please return the Science study guide on Friday (please study/review today and tomorrow).

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about theoretical probability.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed how probability 'in theory', and then tested out several odds with coins and dice.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to recognized how probability can affect the decisions we make.  

June 20th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. No PATs tomorrow.  Have a good night off!

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned a few more forms of poetry. 
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced writing these forms in class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to share our work with others.

June 19th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Mathematics PAT tomorrow - get a good night's rest today, and have a nutritious breakfast tomorrow morning.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to create 'shape' poems.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned this form in class today.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to share our poems.

A Highly Unique F.A.F.!!!

Agenda:
1. Reading PAT Monday - get a good night's rest on Sunday, and have a nutritious breakfast on Monday morning.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about how to make bioplastics and biofuel from algae.
How did you show what you learned?
We visited and toured the U of C's EEEL Building.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to think about how we can help deal with climate change in the future using some of the science we have learned today.

June 15th, 2017.

Agenda:

1) ***Permission forms returned ASAP - U of C labs trip.  We are going on this field trip tomorrow (there is NO cost).  Please bring a snack, water bottle, and dress appropriately for the weather.

2) Grade 6's - Exam Bank (Social Studies, Math & Reading)

3] Grade 5s - find the rule sheet (math) due Monday.

EXAM BANK Instructions 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about tree cookies in science.
How did you show what you learned?
We got to investigate a few actual tree cookies.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand how tree cookies can tell us about the life cycle of a tree.

June 14th, 2017.

Agenda:

1) ***HEALTH permission form - due ASAP.

2) ***Permission forms returned ASAP - U of C labs trip.

3) Grade 6's - Exam Bank (Social Studies, Math & Reading)

EXAM BANK Instructions 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about different types of poems.
How did you show what you learned?
We each got our own type of poem, and presented to the class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn the types of poems we don't already know.

June 13th, 2017.

Agenda:

1) ***HEALTH permission form - due by Wednesday.

2) ***Permission forms returned ASAP - U of C labs trip.

3) Grade 6's - Exam Bank (Social Studies & Reading)

4) Grade 5 - math HW (1 page) - due tomorrow.
5) Science HW - due tomorrow.

EXAM BANK Instructions 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the parts of a leaf, and photosynthesis.
How did you show what you learned?
We copied a diagram of the parts and the process of photosynthesis.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand how important photosynthesis is to human beings.

June 12th, 2017.

Agenda:

1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to

   1) adobe spark

   2) Sign in with google

   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com - DUE TUESDAY****

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"

Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc

Make sure you have a slide stating who you are

Last slide needs to be your advice 

Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

Due BY NEXT TUESDAY***

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) HEALTH permission form - due by Wednesday.

4) Math - transformations booklet due TOMORROW.

5) Permission forms returned by Monday - U of C labs trip.

6) Treat Day tomorrow - $1/doughnut.

EXAM BANK Instructions 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about algebraic equations.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned about them, and then practiced questions related to what we learned.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to keep practicing.

June 9th, 2017.

Agenda:

1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to

   1) adobe spark

   2) Sign in with google

   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com - DUE TUESDAY****

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"

Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc

Make sure you have a slide stating who you are

Last slide needs to be your advice 

Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

Due BY NEXT TUESDAY***

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) Social - complete latitude and longitude HW (due MONDAY). 

4) Math - transformations booklet due next TUESDAY.

5) Photo deadline order is extended to Monday, June 12.  Families must bring in their form and $16 to order a photo.

6) Permission forms returned by Monday - U of C labs trip.

EXAM BANK Instructions 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about leadership today.
How did you show what you learned?
We led a group of younger students during Sports Day.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember that leadership can happen every day.

June 7th, 2017.

Agenda:

Agenda:

1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to

   1) adobe spark

   2) Sign in with google

   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"

Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc

Make sure you have a slide stating who you are

Last slide needs to be your advice 

Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

Due BY NEXT TUESDAY***

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) Social - locate Calgary's latitude and longitude.  

4) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc. - due tomorrow.

5) Math - final page of booklet (conversions) due tomorrow.

EXAM BANK Instructions 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Password: coffin

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about latitude and longitude (Equator and Prime Meridian).
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at flat and spherical Earth maps and globes. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to locate Calgary (latitude and longitude) for homework.

June 6th, 2017.

Agenda:

1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to

   1) adobe spark

   2) Sign in with google

   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"

Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc

Make sure you have a slide stating who you are

Last slide needs to be your advice 

Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday

4) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc. 

5) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity

EXAM BANK Instructions 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Password: coffin

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about consensus.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked out a 'problem' during our Iroquois Confederacy in-school field trip.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to know WHEN to use consensus, and when to use majority rules.

June 5th, 2017.

Agenda:

1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to

   1) adobe spark

   2) Sign in with google

   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"

Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc

Make sure you have a slide stating who you are

Last slide needs to be your advice 

Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) Tomorrow is Bike To School Day - You must wear a helmet! Ride safe, remember your hand signals and keep your eyes open for everyone around you!!!

4) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday

5) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc. 

6) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity

Mark your Calendars - 

June 6th - Bike to School Day 

June 6th - Teacher's Pet  will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy Room 6 -10 - 12 and Room 7 - 1-3pm

June 9th is Sport's Day

June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know. 

EXAM BANK Instructions 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Password: coffin

Learning Intention 

What did you learn today?

We learned about Bike Safety today. 

How did you show what you learned?

We had Constable Valstar visit our classes today to discuss the hand signals and paying attention while we ride. 

What do you need to learn next?

We need to get to school safely tomorrow. 

Another SPECTACULAR F.A.F.!!!

Agenda:
Agenda:
1. ****Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Password: coffin

2.**** To work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to:

1) adobe spark

2) Sign in with google

3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"

Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc

Make sure you have a slide stating who you are

Last slide needs to be your advice 

Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

3. Social homework - Iroquois Confederacy mapping due Monday.

4. Figurative language poetry - due Monday.

Mark your Calendars - 

June 6th - Bike to School Day 

June 6th - Teacher's Pet  will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy

June 9th is Sport's Day

June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about the PBRs, and how methane will be produced (carbon neutral biofuel).  See: www.solarbiocells.com
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a presentation from one of the U of C student researchers.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to prepare for our field trip to the U of C labs - EEEL Building.

June 1st, 2017.

Agenda:
1. ****Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 

You will need the following login information:

Username: ewcoffin

Password: coffin

2.**** To work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to:

1) adobe spark

2) Sign in with google

3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"

Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc

Make sure you have a slide stating who you are

Last slide needs to be your advice 

Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

3. Social homework - Iroquois Confederacy mapping due tomorrow.

4. Figurative language poetry - due Friday.

5. F.A.F. tomorrow - U of C research continues.  Please dress for the weather. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about 'synecdoche'. 
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote examples of them in our journals.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be able to see how parts of speech are used in poetry.