March 22nd, 2017 - World Water Day!

Agenda:

Agenda:

1) ****We will have a mandatory Parent Meeting for Outdoor School on Tuesday April 11th from 5 - 6pm in the Library.   Outdoor School is from May 2 - May 5th. You can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. 

2) Please remember to bring your items for our Family Dance bucket - we have Division 1 and 2 Boys. 

3) We have our Clay For Kids Residency on Thursday April 6th. We will need a few parent volunteers, please let Mrs. Saunders/Mr. Pedenko know if you are available to help with this project for some or all of that day. We will have them again on April 12th from 11:00 - 12:00. 

4)The Family Dance is on Friday April 7th

5) Have a safe and fun March Break!!  See you back on April 3rd.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that 1.5 billion people do not have access to clean drinking water.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched some videos and had a discussion about World Water Day.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue conserving water ( and limit the amount of wastewater we produce each day).

March 21, 2017.

Agenda:
1. World Water Day is tomorrow!  Dress in BLUE if you like.
2. Grade 6s will be touring Simon Fraser School tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We conducted our surveys in math.
How did you show what you learned?
We asked 50 students what they preferred.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to present this data in multiple ways.

From The Wright 3:

"Mrs. Sharpe had tried to tell her that the line between real and unreal was sometimes hard to find." (p. 189)

March 20th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Ratio Art - due tomorrow.
2. All the grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser School on Wednesday, March 22nd.
3. Please bring your raffle donations in, if you would like to donate (for Division II Boys).
4. Treat Day tomorrow - please bring a quarter.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more criteria of a good story.
How did you show what you learned?
We shared our criteria from our small group discussions.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply this criteria to our story writing.

From The Wright 3:

"'My notebook!' she wailed, but the three of them, who hunted until they were soaked, couldn't find it." (p. 181)

A 'GREEN' F.A.F.

Agenda:
1. Please get your Percent Test signed - return ASAP.
2. Ratio Art - due by next Tuesday.
3. You may bring in your Family Dance forms in by Monday, if you have forgotten to do so today.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about the 'red infection' on the Aspen trees in Whispering Woods.
How did you show what you learned?
We investigated and attempted to answer questions we had about the infection.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to answer the remaining questions we have.

March 16th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Please get your Percent Test signed - return ASAP.
2. Ratio Art - due by next Tuesday.
3. ***The family dance is on April 7th - an information package about it came home last week. Please fill in the order form by March 17th (TOMORROW) .
4. F.A.F. tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather.
5. Feel free to dress in GREEN for St. Patrick's Day tomorrow (if you like).

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Canada's sesquicentennial.
How did you show what you learned?
We made a poster for the Family Dance on April 7th.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to order tickets for the dance as they are due tomorrow.

March 15, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Please get your Percent Test signed - return ASAP.
2. Ratio Art - due by next Tuesday.
3. The family dance is on April 7th - an information package about it came home last week. Please fill in the order form by March 17th. 
4. Please feel free to share your Reading Comprehension question results with your parents (taken from past Grade 6 PATs).

Highlights

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We received our Sky Science quiz back today. Some of us did not receive the results we would have liked. 

How did you show what you learned?

We had a conversation about why the test did not go as planned. 1) We realized that with PAT questions, there are things you can't study for. 2) We realized that even though this was a science quiz, it also tested our reading comprehension skills. and 3) We realized that some of us experienced test anxiety and felt that we didn't perform to the best of our ability. 

What do you need to learn next?

We are practicing how to write multiple choice questions. We are reviewing how to think critically about what we read and ask ourselves questions to ensure we understand what we have read. 

Happy Pi Day (3.14)!!!

Agenda:
1) Ratio Booklet - complete last 2 pages by tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned something new while skiing and snowboarding. 
How did you show what you learned?
We were skiing and snowboarding at COP.
What do you need to learn next?
You will have to take advantage of the 'Family Day Pass' to COP.

March 13th, 2017.

Agenda:

1) ***Tomorrow is our Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00  If you are bringing your own equipment, please ensure you label ALL items. Please bring it to room 7 and place it all on the risers (Dr. E.W. Coffin School and Winsport/COP will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment).

Please ensure you dress for the weather and in lots of layers. Also, bring your lunch, a water bottle and an extra snack or 2.  Helmets will be made available at COP (you will need to bring your own goggles and/or sunglasses, if you wish).

2) Ratio Booklet - complete last 2 pages by Wednesday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the criteria to be eligible to vote in an election. 
How did you show what you learned?
We went over the 4 criteria in class.
What do you need to prepare for?
We need to prepare for skiing and snowboarding tomorrow!

March 10th, 2017. Too Cold for F.A.F. unfortunately...

Agenda:

1) Decimals quiz came home yesterday - please review it and have your parents sign it by Monday. 

2) Ratio booklet page 2 is due Monday

3) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 Thank you for submitting your forms and money on time. If you haven't done so yet, please ensure you do by Monday. If you are bringing your own equipment, please ensure you label ALL items.  You can drop it off at school starting on Monday. Please bring it to room 7 and place it all on the risers. 

4) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

5) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell - Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

7) The family dance is on April 7th - an information package about it came home yesterday. Please fill in the order form by March 17th. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how the Grade 6 PATs (in Math) will look like.
How did you show what you learned?
We received a bubble sheet and talked about the type of questions we may get.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to practice the PATs, beginning next week.

March 9th, 2017.

Agenda:

Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - please come dressed in layers for the cold weather tomorrow. We will go outside to begin our investigation of the trees with the red stain. 

1) Decimals (operations) quiz came home today - please review it and have your parents sign it by Tuesday. 

2) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 Thank you for submitting your forms and money on time. If you haven't done so yet, please ensure you do tomorrow. 

3) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

4) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) Grade 6 Farewell Letter came home yesterday. Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

6)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

7) Ratios booklet - p. 2 only - due Monday.

8) Family Dance form went home today as well.  Please return you ticket order form by Friday, April 17th with payment.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to construct a line graph accurately.
How did you show what you learned?
We went over the graph attributes in Social Studies.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand the trends that the graph displays.

March 8th, 2017.

Agenda:

1) Tomorrow is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too. Wear your favourite sport jersey (or Dr. Coffin t-shirt). It can be from your own team or a professional team. 

2) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 Please be aware that there will be a $5.00 fee to supplement the cost of the field trip and this fee must be paid in cash. Thank you. Forms and cash due Thursday/tomorrow.

3) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

4) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) Grade 6 Farewell Letter came home today. 

6)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about equivalent ratios and how to convert them into simplest form.  
How did you show what you learned?
We did a lesson about both topics and then we practiced.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about ratios in problems.

On march 7 2002 scientists discover that part of antarcticas Larsen ice Shelf had broke away and sent iceberg’s into, the Weddell sea. Expert’s have different views about what might havecaused the collapse of the ice shelf. All there explunations involve a warmin trend in tempratures in that region. The broken chunks of the ice shelf was a whooping 650 feet thick and 1300 square mile. Thats larger then the state of Rhode island?

March 7th, 2017.

Agenda:

1) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid tomorrow 9:30 - 11:30. If your parent(s) would like to join us, please let Mrs. Saunders know.  **Please dress appropriately for the walk down to Simon Fraser.

2) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 - Field trip forms will be coming home today. Please be aware that there will be a $5.00 fee to supplement the cost of the field trip and this fee must be paid in cash. Thank you.

3)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

4) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

6) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday, March 15th. Order forms for copies of his book are coming home today.

7) Math - Ratios booklet: page 1 only. Due tomorrow.

8) Edit Phunn! due Thurs.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how a bill becomes an act or a law.
How did you show what you learned?
We went over the 5 steps to making a bill into an act or law.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the provincial political parties.

March 6th, 2017.

Agenda:

1) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on Wednesday, March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30. If your parent(s) would like to join us, please let Mrs. Saunders know. 

2) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 - Field trip forms will be coming home today. Please be aware that there will be a $5.00 fee to supplement the cost of the field trip and this fee must be paid in cash. Thank you.

3)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

4) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

6) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday, March 15th. Order forms for copies of his book are coming home today.

7) News Article - due tomorrow/Tuesday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how a bill becomes a provincial law.
How did you show what you learned?
We read and then paraphrased the process.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about other aspects of the provincial government.

Another Sunny and Warm F.A.F.!!

Agenda:

1)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

2) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30.

3) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

4) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

5) Social Studies - Questions #1-9 (Prov. Gov't booklet) due Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We found something pink or red at the base of some trees in Whispering Woods. 
How did you show what you learned?
We sketched the red 'substance' at the bottom of the trees and then asked questions about what it could be. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to find some answers to our questions.

March 2nd, 2017.

Agenda:

1) Fresh Air Friday, tomorrow.  Please dress for the weather - the Chinook is back (apparently)!

2)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

3) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30.

4) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned some information about the provincial government.
How did you show what you learned?
We went over many of the services the government provides.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue learning about the provincial gov't.

From The Wright 3:

"'...A symphony, that's what the place is like - a complex Bach symphony that sharpens your mind even if you can't comprehend every strand of harmony.'" (p. 149)

March 1st, 2017.

Agenda:

1) Math - The Percent quiz will be tomorrow. 

2) Remember to give your parents the Child Care Tax Receipt that was given out yesterday. It is an original document, so don't lose it. 

3)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

4) Novel Recommendations will continue tomorrow. 

5) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30.

6) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

7) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

8) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00

9) Edit Phunn! due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about school boards today.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed the role of trustees, etc.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin learning about the provincial government.

the anual Spring migration of the whooping crane begins about the first weak of march. Did you know that the wooping crane is the talest bird in north America. Its call canbe herd from two miles away. Of the 15 species of cranes 11 of they is in dangur of becomeing extynct. crane feathers are maid ofthe same material as human fingernails’ and require much preaning. Some cranes paynt there feather’s with mudd during breading!