Final Day of April, 2019

Agenda:

1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - Math Homework - Back of 2nd page of the Measurement booklet  - due tomorrow.

3 - Family Dance info came home - the family invitation needs to be signed and returned . Also, the grade 5/6s have been asked to help out with the stations. Please read the blue form and email your reply if your child is interested in helping at the dance.  Family Dance is this Friday.

4. Spelling exercises - due Thursday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about volume in math. 
How did you show what you learned?
We proved that 1 cubic centimetre = to 1 mL.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about 'displacement'.  

April 29th, 2019.

Agenda:

1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - Math Homework - Front of 2nd page of the Measurement booklet  - due tomorrow.

3 - Family Dance info came home - the family invitation needs to be signed and returned - LAST DAY IS TOMORROW. Also, the grade 5/6s have been asked to help out with the stations. Please read the blue form and email your reply if your child is interested in helping at the dance.  Family Dance is this Friday.

4. Spelling exercises - due Thursday.

5. TREAT DAY (hosted by US!) - tomorrow.  Please bring $0.25 or more for a treat!
Note From Branton- 

Hello Parents and Gr 6 Students who will be attending Branton for Gr 7,

Please see the attached poster regarding an April 30 (9:15 - 11:00) tour of Branton.  Please remind your teacher that you will be participating in this tour and reply to this email so the Dr. Coffin school office is also aware.

Note from HD Cartwright - Thursday May 23rd from 9:30 until 11:30 am there will be an open house and tour of this Junior High. RSVP before May 16th 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the area of irregular 2-D shapes. 
How did you show what you learned?
We solved a few area problems.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about volume (l x w x h).

April 26th, 2019.

Agenda:

1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - Math Homework - Front AND Back of the First page of the Measurement booklet are due Monday

3 - Family Dance info came home - the family invitation needs to be signed and returned. Also, the grade 5/6s have been asked to help out with the stations. Please read the blue form and email your reply if your child is interested in helping at the dance.


Note From Branton- 

Hello Parents and Gr 6 Students who will be attending Branton for Gr 7,

Please see the attached poster regarding an April 30 (9:15 - 11:00) tour of Branton.  Please remind your teacher that you will be participating in this tour and reply to this email so the Dr. Coffin school office is also aware.

Note from HD Cartwright - Thursday May 23rd from 9:30 until 11:30 am there will be an open house and tour of this Junior High. RSVP before May 16th 

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned how to look after a garden during spring clean - up. Some of us learned how to pull weeds and protect flowers. We learned how to rake and separate garbage from leaf matter. 

How did you show what you learned?

We raked and pulled weeds from the front of the school, the side of the school and in front of the portable. Check out Twitter to see us working. 

What do you need to learn next?

We can apply this to our own homes and neighbors in our community. 

We will focus on signage to protect these spaces and warn people not to walk on the stumps. We will also begin watering our new aspen trees. 

April 25th, 2019.

Agenda:

1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account. 

2 - Math Homework - First page of the Perimeter booklet is due Monday

3 - Family Dance info came home - the family invitation needs to be signed and returned. Also, the grade 5/6s have been asked to help out with the stations. Please read the blue form and email your reply if your child is interested in helping at the dance. 

4 - Math tests - please review your quiz with your parents and have it signed and returned by Monday April 29

5 - News Articles - Due by Tuesday April 30th 

6 - April 30th is room 6 treat day

Note From Branton- 

Hello Parents and Gr 6 Students who will be attending Branton for Gr 7,

Please see the attached poster regarding an April 30 (9:15 - 11:00) tour of Branton.  Please remind your teacher that you will be participating in this tour and reply to this email so the Dr. Coffin school office is also aware.

Note from HD Cartwright - Thursday May 23rd from 9:30 until 11:30 am there will be an open house and tour of this Junior High. RSVP before May 16th 

Fresh Air Friday 

We want to work on our Care for the Trees project. We will need to dress warm. 

What to Bring - rake, gloves, trowel, more paper leaf bags if you have extra.

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned about the changes in the land and the lesson the land can teach.

How did you show what you learned?

We learned from Saakokoto.

What do you need to learn next?

We will be able to apply some of what we learned to outdoor school and learn more of his stories and what the messages of his stories are. We also want to remember to be thankful for what we have everyday.  

April 24th, 2019.

Agenda:
1. News Article due this Thursday.
2. ****Wednesday April 24th/TODAT- Outdoor School Meeting in the Library- The YMCA rep will begin at 6pm. 
3. Family Dance Invitation/RSVP will be going home today - only the oldest sibbling will receive the invitation - please return it as soon as possible.  The Family Dance is on Friday, May 3rd. 
4. Treat Day letter went home today - we are hosting Tuesday, April 30th.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We experienced the Writing PAT this morning.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced writing it - the story and news article in both Grades 5 & 6.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember about proper timing between both pieces of writing.

April 23rd, 2019.

Agenda:
1. News Article due this Thursday.
2. DATE CHANGE -  ****Wednesday April 24th/TOMORROW - Outdoor School Meeting in the Library at 5:30pm - The YMCA rep will begin at 6pm.  We will practice our Writing PAT early that day also.
3. Family Dance Invitation/RSVP will be going home today - only the oldest sibbling will receive the invitation - please return it as soon as possible.  The Family Dance is on Friday, May 3rd. 
4. Family Dance volunteer forms also going home today.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Ancient Athenian society. 
How did you show what you learned?
We read about citizens, metics, slaves, etc. and answered questions.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand that Ancient Athenian democracy wasn't equal.

April 18th, 2019.

Agenda:
1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - DATE CHANGE -  Wednesday April 24th - Outdoor School Meeting in the Library at 5:30pm - The YMCA rep will begin at 6pm.  We will practice our Writing PAT early that day also.

3 - NO school tomorrow or Monday - see you next Tuesday.

4- Research airplane designs.

5. Our school is hosting a parent-only information session about Cyber Safety and Online Bullying on Tuesday, April 23.  This session is presented by the Calgary Police Services Crime Prevention team. This presentation will begin at 6:30 in the gym and the doors will open at 6:15 pm. Please join us as we learn about online safety and how to support your children as they become more connected in the digital world. 

We would appreciate knowing how many parents will be attending. Please RSVP to Mrs. Rennie by replying to this email if you are planning to attend.​​​​​​​

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that plane design matters. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did a distance flight test with room 7 to see whose plane flew furthest.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to consider design for the next flight tests.  

April 17th, 2019.

Agenda:
1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - DATE CHANGE -  Wednesday April 24th - Outdoor School Meeting in the Library at 5:30pm - The YMCA rep will begin at 6pm
3 - News article plan - and begin writing the article.

4- Research airplane designs.

5. Our school is hosting a parent-only information session about Cyber Safety and Online Bullying on Tuesday, April 23.  This session is presented by the Calgary Police Services Crime Prevention team. This presentation will begin at 6:30 in the gym and the doors will open at 6:15 pm. Please join us as we learn about online safety and how to support your children as they become more connected in the digital world. 

We would appreciate knowing how many parents will be attending. Please RSVP to Mrs. Rennie by replying to this email if you are planning to attend.​​​​​​​

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about writing a news article. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went over the news article rubric together in class.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to write our article and then refer to the rubric as we do.

April 16th, 2019.

Agenda:
1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - DATE CHANGE -  Wednesday April 24th - Outdoor School Meeting in the Library at 5:30pm - The YMCA rep will begin at 6pm
3 - Grade 5 and 6 Math Quiz - tomorrow.

4- Research airplane designs.

5. Our school is hosting a parent-only information session about Cyber Safety and Online Bullying on Tuesday, April 23.  This session is presented by the Calgary Police Services Crime Prevention team. This presentation will begin at 6:30 in the gym and the doors will open at 6:15 pm. Please join us as we learn about online safety and how to support your children as they become more connected in the digital world. 

We would appreciate knowing how many parents will be attending. Please RSVP to Mrs. Rennie by replying to this email if you are planning to attend.​​​​​​​

6. From CIVIX (Student Vote 2019):  We are pleased to announce that the Student Vote results will be shared on CTV this evening, after the close of polls at 8:00pm (MT). We have been told to expect the results will be featured in the first 20 minutes of the ‘Alberta Election Special’ broadcast.
 
If you live in the Calgary-area, the Student Vote results will be shown on the CTV Calgary television broadcast.
 
If you live outside of the Calgary-area, the Student Vote results will be broadcast on CTV News Channel.
 
Regardless of where you live, the CTV Calgary coverage can be streamed online here: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-election-2019
 
We will also be sharing the results through our own social media accounts, and on the Student Vote Alberta 2019 website.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
The grade 6s learned how to divide decimals.
How did you show what you learned?
We had a lesson and practiced.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to practice for our quiz tomorrow (the Grade 5s will be having a quiz on adding and subtracting decimals also).

April 15th, 2019.

Agenda:
1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - DATE CHANGE -  Wednesday April 24th - Outdoor School Meeting in the Library at 5:30pm - The YMCA rep will begin at 6pm
3 - Grade 5 Math Quiz - Wednesday, + finish your HW.  Grade 6 - 3 questions due tomorrow.

4- Research airplane designs.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned a metaphor today in science.  We also participated in our STUDENT VOTE - for the provincial election (actually taking place tomorrow).  
How did you show what you learned?
We were read a story where the message was: Failure is only when you quit.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see how this applies to more than just school work.  

April 11th, 2019.

Agenda:

1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - DATE CHANGE -  Wednesday April 24th - Outdoor School Meeting in the Library at 5:30pm - The YMCA rep will begin at 6pm

3 - Get your Social Studies test signed and handed in by Friday please.

4 - some grade 5s received a yellow notice and the due date is April 15th please.

5 - Please share these with your families and watch the 2 other videos that we didn't get to in class today. We have our Student Vote on Monday!

http://studentvote.ca/ab2019/the-leaders/

6 - Math HW - Grade 6s - 3 decimal questions due Monday.

Fresh Air Friday - 

We are going to rake the flower beds, clean up the garbage in the flower beds and make signs to protect these areas. 

We NEED - rakes, large leaf paper bags, and gardening gloves.

It might be rainy - so come PREPARED (footwear - rubber boots if you have them)!

Highlights

What did you learn today?

We learned about the different political parties and where they stand on certain issues. 

How did you show what you learned?

We watched the leaders of some of the parties answer questions about health care, education, and the future of Alberta (videos - see link above).

What do you need to learn next?

We need to keep researching about the political parties before our Student Vote on Monday!

April 10th, 2019.

Agenda:
1. Our 'STUDENT VOTE (Alberta 2019)' takes place Monday, April 15th.

2. Spelling  exercises and Edit Phunn! - due tomorrow.

3. Outdoor School meeting - Wednesday, April 24th, 5:30 in the Learning Commons.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about airplanes today.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned the parts of the plane, and what parts affect flight (roll, pitch, and yaw).
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember which part of the plane affect what movement.

April 9th, 2019.

Agenda:
1. Our 'STUDENT VOTE (Alberta 2019)' takes place Monday, April 15th.

2. Spelling  exercises and Edit Phunn! - due Thursday.

3. Twin Spirit Day - tomorrow.

4. Outdoor School meeting - Wednesday, April 24th, 5:30 in the Learning Commons.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Bernoulli's Principle.
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to a lesson about the Principle in Science.
What do you need to learn next?
We need understand the role of high and low pressure.

April 8th, 2019.

Agenda:
1. Grade 5 - Show your parents the path to the largest number using addition. BUT what if you used subtraction? Multiplication? What if you tried to find the lowest number? And what if you tried division? 

 Click on this link to see the picture:

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We will go over the sheets from today in class tomorrow but you don't have to have them finished. Therefore, you may finish them if you would like to. 

2. Spelling exercises - due Thursday.

3. Twin Spirit Day - this Wednesday.

4. Outdoor School meeting - Wednesday, April 24th, 5:30 in the Learning Commons.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about 3 decision-making models. 
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed scenarios where these decisions would be made.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand that sometimes one or more models can be applied to situations.

April 5th, 2019.

Agenda:

1 - Read 20 minutes each night - You can use Raz kids if you have an account.

2 - Please bring your airplane item if you haven't had your picture already

3 - Grade 6 - Find 5 decimal numbers that are less than 1 around your house - due Monday.

4 - Grade 5 - 351/1000 as a decimal, 78/1000 as a decimal, 3/1000 as a decimal, 567/1000 as a decimal, 99/1000 as a decimal

5 - DATE CHANGE -  Wednesday April 24th - Outdoor School Meeting in the Library at 5:30pm - The YMCA rep will begin at 6pm

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned about the areas in our school yard that will need our care and attention - front of school, parking lot, portable and our 9 new aspens. 

How did you show what you learned?

We created a list of recommendations and tools that we think we can or will need to make these spaces ready for spring and to show care for the trees:

raking leaves, mixing up the dirt using a shovel, applying fertilizer and new soil to cover roots and help the plants get the nutrients they need, cutting back the grass, watering these plants enough, weeding, 

What do you need to learn next?

We will spend the next few weeks to prep these areas and create a care plan to help these areas grow. We also need to make signs and announcements to share what we are learning and doing. 

April 4th, 2019.

Agenda:
1. Edit Phunn! - due tomorrow.
2.  ****MANDATORY OUTDOOR SCHOOL MEETING DATE HAS CHANGED TO: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th, at 6:00 in the Learning Commons.
3. FAF tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about good time management.
How did you show what you learned?
We got to see a number of different 'tools' (calendar, prioritizing, etc.) and skills to manage time.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to choose what works best for us.

April 3rd, 2019.

Agenda:
1. Spelling and Edit Phunn! - due tomorrow.
2.  ****MANDATORY OUTDOOR SCHOOL MEETING DATE HAS CHANGED TO: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th, at 6:00 in the Learning Commons.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We (Grade 6s) learned about decimal places up to the millionth. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did several questions related to decimal numbers up to the 6th place to the right.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember that after 3 decimal places that we leave a space.

April 2nd, 2019.

Agenda:
1. Grade 6 - p. 10 decimal booklet.  Due tomorrow.  
2.  Science - experiment write-up is due tomorrow. 
3. Spelling and Edit Phunn! - due Thursday.
4. ****MANDATORY OUTDOOR SCHOOL MEETING DATE HAS CHANGED TO: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th, at 6:00 in the Learning Commons.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that air has mass. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did an experiment - ask what we did.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue to learn about the properties of air.

April 41st, 2019.

Agenda:
1. Grade 6 - p. 8 decimal booklet.  Due tomorrow.  Grade 5s - what is 1/2 as a decimal?
2.  Science - bring your airplane item. 
3. Spelling - due Thursday.
4. ****MANDATORY OUTDOOR SCHOOL MEETING DATE HAS CHANGED TO: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th, at 6:00 in the Learning Commons.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that air takes up space.
How did you show what you learned?
We did an experiment with a beaker and a funnel and some plasticine.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue to learn the properties of air.