March 22nd, 2018.

Agenda:
1. No school tomorrow - have a great March Break!  See you on Tuesday, April 3rd.
2. Please take home all your winter gear + lunch bags, and lost and found items (they will be donated over the Break), etc.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We continued to learn about dividing decimals.
How did you show what you learned?
We did a bit of work from the textbook.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to review both multiplication and division of decimals when we return.

March 21st, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Please sign and return the MATH and SCIENCE tests.
2. Please read and complete your Week 2 Book Club work.  You have 2 weeks to complete this...

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned front end estimation to divide decimals.
How did you show what you learned?
We had a short lesson and then practiced.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to choose one division strategy (long  division or repeated subtraction + estimation) for decimals.

March 20th, 2018.

Agenda:

1) Book Club - Week 1 discussions are tomorrow.  Please be ready to share.

2) There will be a social quiz tomorrow. Review was handed out today. 

3) If you are submitting a writing piece to the Martyn Godfrey Writing Competition, remember it is due to Mrs. Kidd by tomorrow.   http://www.yabs.ab.ca/youngwriters.php

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about division of decimals.
How did you show what you learned?
We had a lesson (Gr. 6s) and practiced.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be able to solve word problems that include division of decimals.

March 19th, 2018.

Agenda:

1) We have begun our Book Club work. Make sure you know what page your group needs to read to by Monday. 

2) There will be a social quiz on Wednesday. We will review on Tuesday for the quiz. 

3) Tomorrow is treat day - don't forget your quarter.

4) If you are submitting a writing piece to the Martyn Godfrey Writing Competition, remember it is due to Mrs. Kidd by Wednesday http://www.yabs.ab.ca/youngwriters.php

5) City Science Fair participants meet tomorrow at lunch

6) Our student teachers started today - Mrs. Baker and Mr. Gilbert

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned that confidence and hard work pay off.

How did you show what you learned?

Some of us rode the chair lift for the first time. On the steep part some of us had to tap our poles before we did a jump turn. Some of us tired 360 turns. Some of us landed on our feet after going on one of the boxes. 

What do you need to learn next?

We need to focus on the things our instructors told us to. Please have a look at my Progression Card. 

March 14, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Weekly Edit - due tomorrow.
2. Social Quiz next Wednesday.
3. Read your weekly Book Club pages.  Please do not read more than you are required to.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that it takes a long time to prepare for a theatre production.
How did you show what you learned?
We went to Simon Fraser School to see their production of "Alice in Wonderland".
What do you need to learn next?
We need to consider joining the Drama/Theatre club/group when we go to Grade 7.

“a persons a person, no matter how small said author and illustrater Theodor Geisel. geisels first book for children, and to think That i Saw It on mulberry street, was rejected by 27 publishers before it was printed. Geisel, who was born on march 2 1904, was also know as dr Seuss. He published the cat in the Hat at a time where many childrens books were dull since then, millions of dr Seuss books has been sold!

March 13th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Weekly Edit - due Thursday.
2. We will be walking to Simon Fraser School on tomorrow morning for a theatre presentation.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to construct 2 Tangram puzzles.
How did you show what you learned?
We solved the puzzles during Quick-Tan(gram)
What do you need to learn next?
We need to also remember how to construct our Quick-Build 3-D puzzles.

March 12th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Math HW - due tomorrow - Gr. 6s only (2 questions).
2. We will be walking to Simon Fraser School on Wednesday morning for a theatre presentation.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about the development of Canada.
How did you show what you learned?
We saw how the HBC and NWC moved throughout the Canadian Shield region and then the exploration continued westward.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the Metis and life in the forts.

A Warm FAF!!

Agenda:

1) Grade 5s - please fill in and return the yellow sheet about planning for next year. 

2) Social Studies Fur Trade homework if you didn't get it done in class - this is due Monday

3) Visit to Simon Fraser on Wednesday morning to view Alice In Wonderland

4) Tax receipts for lunch hour care went home today

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned that it takes confidence to stand in front of our peers and share our poetry. 

How did you show what you learned?

We had our 2nd outdoor Poetry Slam

What do you need to learn next?

We would like to write another poem and share at another Poetry Slam. 

March 8th, 2018.

Agenda:

1) FAF tomorrow - please dress for the weather.

2) Electricity quiz will be tomorrow - review sheets went home!

3) Grade 5s - please fill in and return the yellow sheet about planning for next year. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
The Grade 6s learned about what class options were available to them in Grade 7. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went on a tour of Simon Fraser School.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to make sure to go to the Open House at 6:30 this evening.

March 7th, 2018 - Day 2 of Skiing!

Agenda:

1) GRADE 6 students - we are going to Simon Fraser from 12:00 - 2:00 tomorrow. 

2) Electricity quiz will be this Friday - please see your review sheet.

3) Grade 5s - please fill in and return the yellow sheet about planning for next year. 

4) FUN Lunch tomorrow - however, Grade 6's please see 1).

Highlights
What did you learn today?
Some of us learned how to make an "S" turn on our snowboards or skis. 
How did you show what you learned?
We snowboarded or skied at COP for the second day today.  It was sunny and fairly warm!
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see if we can progress to the next group level on March 19th (our 3rd and final day).

March 6th, 2018.

Agenda:

1) We will head back to COP for day 2 of our ski/snowboard lessons tomorrow. Please dress appropriately and bring a lunch + snack(s).  

2) GRADE 6 students - we are going to Simon Fraser from 12:00 - 2:00 on Thursday March 8th. 

3) Electricity quiz will be this Friday - review sheets went home yesterday!

4) Grade 5s - please fill in and return the yellow sheet about planning for next year. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the RCA band. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went to the beautiful Bella Theatre (MRU) and listened to a concert by the band.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to consider taking band classes in Grade 7 or 8 as an option.

March 5th, 2018.

Agenda:

1) Field trip to the Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal is on Tuesday March 6th. You must fill in the additional form coming home today! It has to be signed and returned first thing tomorrow morning. 

If you have a  Dr. Coffin shirt or hoodie or a blue shirt, please wear these for the concert tomorrow. 

Also, bring a small snack in your coat pocket to have before we arrive at the Bella Concert Hall. 

2) We will head back to COP for day 2 of our ski/snowboard lessons. We had a wonderful day. Kids were well dressed and ready to learn! 

3) GRADE 6 students - we are going to Simon Fraser from 12:00 - 2:00 on Thursday March 8th. 

4) Electricity quiz will be next Friday - review sheets will go home today!

5) Grade 5s - please fill in and return the yellow sheet about planning for next year. 

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned it is important to keep trying even when it felt too hard. 

How did you show what you learned?

We went to COP ski/snowboard lessons. 

What do you need to learn next?

We need to go to lesson #2 and learn new skills and practice stuff we already learned. 

A Snowy FAF!

AGENDA

1) Skiing and Snowboarding - If you are bringing  your own equipment, please label all pieces. You may start bringing your equipment on Friday or first thing Monday morning. Please ensure you have made the payment online.  [PLEASE SEE BELOW - WHAT TO BRING]

2) Field to the Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal is on Tuesday March 6th. 

3) GRADE 6 students - we are going to Simon Fraser from 12:00 - 2:00 on Thursday March 8th. 

4) Electricity quiz will be next Friday - review sheets will go home Monday!

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned and proved that snowflakes have 6 sides (like a hexagon), they are symmetrical and no 2 are alike just like 'Snowflake Bentley' learned over 100 years ago. 

How did you show what you learned?

We took our very scientific tool (black card stock) outside and collected snowflakes. We used magnifying glasses and pencils to observe and record the different snowflakes we found. Lots were broken but we did get to see a few intact snowflakes. 

What do you need to learn next?

We started to wonder about lines of symmetry and how to prove how many lines of symmetry a hexagon actually has. 

Check out Dr. EW Coffin's twitter account for images of today - https://twitter.com/freshairfriday?lang=en

Plans for Skiing/Snowboarding on Monday at 9am – COP

What to Wear – snow pants, winter jacket (this jacket needs to be the same one each time as students will be given a lift ticket and a progression tag they will need for all 3 lessons March 5, 7 and 19) , wear layers underneath, gloves (2 pairs could be a good idea), face mask or balaclava, thin toque to go under your helmet, 1 layer of warm socks, neck warmer.
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Equipment – if you are bringing your own, please ensure you label everything. Otherwise, COP will provide all necessary equipment. You may bring wrist guards if you wish, these will not be provided to you. Helmets are mandatory!!! And will be provided to you if needed.

What to Bring –

Lunch, extra snacks, water bottle,

Backpack to carry lunch, water and extra clothes or socks.

MARCH 1st, 2018.

Agenda:

1) FAF tomorrow - please dress appropriately.

2) Skiing and Snowboarding - If you are bringing  your own equipment, please label all pieces. You may start bringing your equipment on Friday or first thing Monday morning. Please ensure you have made the payment online.

3) Field trip form to the Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal is due by tomorrow (payment may be made online). The field trip is next Tuesday March 6th. 

4) GRADE 6 students - we are going to Simon Fraser from 12:00 - 2:00 on Thursday March 8th. If you ordered Fun Lunch (which is also on this date) you can cancel your order by tomorrow and get all your money back OR you can keep your order and we will keep it in the fridge for you. 

5) Check for Understanding on Percents is tomorrow. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make our robots (in science) dance.
How did you show what you learned?
We programmed our robots on the computer.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to program our robot to sing (or at least try to).