First Day of December, 2016.

Agenda:
1. No school for students tomorrow - see you on Monday!
2. Please get Place Value Test signed and return to school.
3. International Space Station Viewing Friday and Saturday:  https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/view.cfm?country=Canada&region=Alberta&city=Calgary#.WECilbSj6Ik 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about 3D pentominoes.
How did you show what you learned?
We used 5 cubes to make all the letters.
What do you need to learn next?
We will experiment with the 3D pentominoes to design objects.

From The Wright 3:

"He knocked the threesome down again and stood the F up the right way.  Then he slammed the table with one hand and jumped to his feet.  How could he not have seen it?" (p. 52)

The Last Day of November, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Math - 2 greatest product questions + Multiplication Review - QUIZ TOMORROW
2. Weekly Spellling due tomorrow.
3. Scholastic orders due this Thurs. (cheques payable to: 'Scholastic Canada').
4. Festive Evening forms - please return by tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that some provinces (initially) did not want the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to be created.  We also learned about the fundamental freedoms that each Canadian citizen enjoys.
How did you show what you learned?
We continued to watch parts 2 and 3 in the video series 'Fundamental Freedoms'.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about the specific rights contained within the Charter.

November 29th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Math - 2 greatest product questions.
2. Edit Phunn! due tomorrow (see below).
3. Please share this short video with your parents about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAIM1qzO9_w
4. Scholastic orders due this Thurs. (cheques payable to: 'Scholastic Canada').

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about the history of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched several videos and took a few point form notes.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more about the specific rights and freedoms contained within the Charter.

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November 28th, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Edit Phunn! due Wed.
2. POW - due Thurs.
3. Multiplication quiz on Thursday.
4. Share the Moon Phase Gizmo with your parents - learnalberta.ca -> Search Moon Phases -> Choose the Gizmo for grade 6 and 9.

5. Also, share the Bill Nye Video on Moon Phases with your family or watch it again for a second look at Moon Phases http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3cvnk6

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to multiply two-digit x two-digit numbers in 3 different ways.
How did you show what you learned?
We filled out new pages in our IMJ.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to practice the 3 different methods.

November 24, 2016.

Agenda:
1. No school tomorrow - P/T conferences.
2. Math - ordering numbers - please sign and return on Monday.
3. Scholastic due by  Dec. 1st - cheques made out to "Scholastic Canada".
4. Charter of Me - due Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the phases of the moon.
How did you show what you learned?
We made a moon phases flip book.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn why the moon has phases.

November 23rd, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Math Quiz tomorrow - study your review sheet and PV booklet.
2. Weekly Spelling due tomorrow.
3. Social Studies - Charter of Me - due tomorrow.
4. Scholastic orders - due Dec. 1st.
5. POW - due tomorrow.
6. Reading comprehension - Science - the Sun - please sign and return.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began to learn about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 
How did you show what you learned?
We viewed the actual document, and then began to create our own "Charter of Me".
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand the rights and freedoms in greater detail.

From The Wright 3:

"Someone had highlighted the words an unheard-of piece of luck with an orange marker." (p.36)

November 22nd, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Math - Estimation sheet - due tomorrow.
2. L.A. - deconstruct the news article - due tomorrow.
3. Reading comprehension - Science - the Sun - sign and return ASAP.
4.  Edit Phunn! due tomorrow (see below).
5. Parent-Teacher conferences this Thursday and Friday.
6. Science Fair forms.
7. Get your Science quiz signed by a parent.
8.  Weekly Spelling - due Thurs.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the moon's orbit around the Earth.
How did you show what you learned?
We had a discussion about the moon in class today.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about the phases of the moon.

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