May 31st, 2018.

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Begin to review Science and Social - Grade 6 PATs - curriculum review booklets.
4) Math HW - Gr. 6 - due tomorrow.
5) FAF tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about how to plot ordered pairs on a Cartesian Plane. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did some puzzles/images.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to complete those images (2) and hand them in.  

May 30th, 2018.

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Begin to review Science and Social - Grade 6 PATs - curriculum review booklets.
 
4) Social -  Immigration stories will be presented TOMORROW, for those who have not shared their story!
5) Please sign and return math quiz (measurement) ASAP.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about our classmates' immigration stories to Canada.
How did you show what you learned?
We shared a short presentation about our families' journey.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue sharing tomorrow.

May 29th, 2018.

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Begin to review Science and Social - Grade 6 PATs - curriculum review booklets.
 
4) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story.   Immigration stories will be presented TOMORROW!
5) Please sign and return math quiz (measurement) ASAP.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about what 'aquifers' are. 
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video about it.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand that they are very sensitive to contamination.

May 28th, 2018.

AGENDA:

1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Begin to review Science and Social - Grade 6 PATs - curriculum review booklets.
 
4) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story.   Immigration stories will be presented this Wednesday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about symmetrical lines in math (Gr. 5s). 
How did you show what you learned?
We completed an art piece.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish our art piece and colour it in.

A Hot and Sunny FAF!!

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Begin to review Science and Social - Grade 6 PATs - curriculum review booklets.
 
4) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story.   Immigration stories will most likely be presented next Wednesday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about what we can do about bird habitat loss.
How did you show what you learned?
We played several games and went bird watching near the school.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to log into eBird if we have a chance.

May 24th, 2018.

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Begin to review Science and Social - Grade 6 PATs - curriculum review booklets.
 
4) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story.   Immigration stories will most likely be presented next Wednesday.

5) FAF tomorrow - please dress appropriately for weather - sunscreen, hat, etc.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that water is easily contaminated.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video and had a discussion in science.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to take care not to contaminate our waterways/sources.

May 23rd, 2018.

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Begin to review Science and Social - Grade 6 PATs - curriculum review booklets.

4) Math - Grade 6 - 3 pages due tomorrow.  

5) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story.   Immigration stories will most likely be presented next Wednesday.

6) Grade 6 Farewell Form - Please fill in and return this form

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about our 'FOCUS' bird. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did research about our birds and drew a picture of them.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see if we can find our birds on FAF.

May 22nd, 2018.

Agenda:
1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Begin to review Science and Social - Grade 6 PATs - curriculum review booklets.

4) Math - Grade 6 - 3 pages due tomorrow.  

5) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell Form - Please fill in and return this form

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned (in science) about the water cycle.
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at a working model and video about it.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue learning about wetlands (Grade 5s)

May 17th, 2018.

Agenda:

We had a great field trip to Fish Creek today even though the weather did not cooperate as it was rainy and chilly. However, the kids did awesome!!! They walked, played games, dipped for invertebrates at the pond and even enjoyed a lunch in the rain! Great work everyone. 

As we mentioned yesterday, please ensure you do a Head to Toe Tick Check. 

1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Roof Top photo will be on Tuesday morning, May 22, at 9am - please return your order form and $16.00 if you'd like a rooftop photo 

4) Math - Grade 6 - complete the first page (front only) of the booklet       Grade 5 - Find a number that has only 3 factors :-) 

5) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell Form - Please fill in and return this form

7) There is NO school tomorrow and Monday.  See you on Tuesday!

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned lots about Wetlands today. Our most important lesson was how to be prepared for a day outdoors, especially when the weather isn't ideal. 

How did you show what you learned?

We showed this by being on a field trip outside all day. It was cold and wet and a lot of us wished we had more or warmer clothes or better foot wear. 

What do you need to learn next?

We will remember this trip while getting ready for future 

May 16th, 2018.

Agenda:

Tomorrow is our Field Trip to Bebo Grove in Fish Creek Park
We are outside for the entire day tomorrow. It is forecasted to be around 15 Degrees with a possibility of rain. The hike is 5km round trip with lots of stops along the way. 
Please consider the following:
- dress in layers. Wear a waterproof layer with warm layers underneath. We recommend wearing pants as it is tick season
- wear proper footwear - runners, water proof boots/shoes, hiking boots
- mitts and a toque (just in case)
- extra pair of socks
- must bring at least 1 L of water, lunch and extra snacks
- hat, sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses



1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

3) Roof Top photo will be on Tuesday morning, May 22, at 9am - please return your order form and $16.00 if you'd like a rooftop photo 

4) Math - Grade 6 - complete the first page (front only) of the booklet       Grade 5 - Find a number that has only 3 factors :-) 

5) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell Form - Please fill in and return this form

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that oxygen comes from plants, trees and microbes. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked with our scientists from the U of C today. They talked with us about viruses, fungi, bacteria and microbes. We got to see lots of images and learn about a variety of types. 
What do you need to learn next?
We have one more week to work with them. We need to make signs for the Bio Reactors. 

May 15th, 2018.

Agenda:

1) Grade 6 please be working through Exam Bank questions to prepare for your June PATs
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2) Mark your calendars - Thursday May 17th is our field trip to Fish Creek Park - it looks like there might be rain that day. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside all day! Rain boots, rain coat and does in layers. 

3) Treat Day was a HUGE success!!! There were so many delicious choices. We had so many treats donated that we will be able to run a second treat day tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for your support of this fundraiser!

4) Novel Recommendation is due June 6th

5) Fun Run Club is tomorrow -  parents need to sign the form if you're interested. Be sure to bring your lunch as we will eat as a group after our run. 

6) Roof Top photo will be on Tuesday morning, May 22, at 9am - please return your order form and $16.00 if you'd like a rooftop photo 

7) Math - Grade 6 - complete the first page (front only) of the booklet       Grade 5 - Find a number that has only 3 factors :-) 

8) Social - Students need to be asking questions to learn more about their immigration story. 

9) Grade 6 Farewell Form - Please fill in and return this form 

10) Spelling exercises due tomorrow.

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned more about Eastern Europeans and where they settled in Canada. 

How did you show what you learned?

We completed our worksheet and discussed it as a class. 

What do you need to learn next?

We need to finish and take up our Eastern European sheet and work on our Immigration stories. 

May 14th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. FISH CREEK PARK permission forms - due back ASAP
2. Canada Immigration story - begin interviewing parents, relatives, etc.
3. Spelling Exercises due Wed.
4. Treat Day tomorrow - bring $0.25 or more.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Eastern European immigration to Canada. 
How did you show what you learned?
We began answering some questions about this immigration history.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin to piece together our own immigration story.

May 10th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Return the CPAWS permission form (due by Friday). FAF bird watching tomorrow!  Please dress appropriately for the weather.
2. Book Club - culminating project/display, etc.
3. U of C permission form - please sign and return.
4. Weekly Edit + Spelling due Friday.
5. FISH CREEK PARK permission forms - due back THURSDAY, MAY 10th (yes, that's 3 permission forms all due back this week!)
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that it takes a lot of concentration to complete a PAT. 
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote our first PAT today (writing - Gr. 6s only)
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin to prepare for the 4 other PATs in June.

May 9th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Return the CPAWS permission form (due by Friday).
2. Book Club - think about a culminating project/display, etc. for your novel.
3. U of C permission form - please sign and return by tomorrow.
4. Weekly Edit + Spelling due Friday.
5. FISH CREEK PARK permission forms - due back THURSDAY, MAY 10th (yes, that's 3 permission forms all due back this week!)
6. Grade 6 Writing PAT - tomorrow.  Please get a good night rest, and eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about bio reactors and how they work.
How did you show what you learned?
We had 7 U of C students visit us and conduct experiments with all students.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to monitor how much algae is grown in the bio reactors (2).

May 8th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Return the CPAWS permission form (due by Friday).
2. Book Club - final week readings and role(s) due tomorrow.
3. U of C permission form - please sign and return by tomorrow.
4. Weekly Edit + Spelling due Friday.
5. FISH CREEK PARK permission forms - due back THURSDAY, MAY 10th (yes, that's 3 permission forms all due back this week!)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about factors in mathematics.
How did you show what you learned?
We had a short lesson and then did some work around factors.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about prime factorization.

May 7th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Return the CPAWS permission form.
2. Book Club - final week readings and role(s) due Wed.
3. U of C permission form - please sign and return before this Wednesday.
4. Weekly Edit due Thursday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about multiples, and prime and composite numbers, in math today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a short lesson and then did some textbook work.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about factors next.

May 3rd, 2018.

Agenda:
1. ****Please sign and return Nose Hill Medicine Wheel field trip forms ASAP please.  Dress appropriately for the weather tomorrow and bring a water bottle and snack with you.
2. Week 7 reading and final roles - due next Wednesday.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the writing PAT.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced writing one.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be ready to write the real one next week.

May 2nd, 2018.

Agenda:
1. ****Please sign and return Nose Hill Medicine Wheel field trip forms ASAP please.
2. Week 7 reading and final roles - due next Wednesday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the carbon cycle and chlorophyll chromatography.
How did you show what you learned?
We did an experiment with the U of C science students using spinach.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about our photo-bio reactor which is now in our Learning Commons.

May 1st, 2018.

Agenda:
1. ****Please sign and return Nose Hill Medicine Wheel field trip forms ASAP please.
2. Roles and readings for Book Club due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to write a 'satisfying' ending to a story.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced writing endings.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to incorporate this information when writing narratives.