Agenda:
1. ***Unique U of C/international pioneering research study opportunity - please sign and return the student and parent permission forms (you have a copy of each form for your own records). Please return ASAP...research at school will begin next Thursday! This has already been approved by the C.B.E.
2. The Ukelele Club will be preforming for the Brentwood Seniors on Thursday, May 18th at the Brentwood Sportsplex (1:15 - 2:45).
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the 4 forces that impact flight.
How did you show what you learned?
We heard a group's presentation about the forces.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to know how these forces work together to enable flight (and/or landing).
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Friday, 12 May 2017
Another Sunny & Warm F.A.F.!!
Agenda:
1. ***Unique U of C/international pioneering research study opportunity - please sign and return the student and parent permission forms (you have a copy of each form for your own records). Please return ASAP...research at school will begin next Thursday! This has already been approved by the C.B.E.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that the mite eggs on the aspen trees in Whispering Woods have hatched!!
How did you show what you learned?
We observed the microscopic red mites on many of the trees.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand what effect(s) the mites have on our trees.
1. ***Unique U of C/international pioneering research study opportunity - please sign and return the student and parent permission forms (you have a copy of each form for your own records). Please return ASAP...research at school will begin next Thursday! This has already been approved by the C.B.E.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that the mite eggs on the aspen trees in Whispering Woods have hatched!!
How did you show what you learned?
We observed the microscopic red mites on many of the trees.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand what effect(s) the mites have on our trees.
Thursday, 11 May 2017
May 11th, 2017.
Agenda:
1. Plant sale is this Friday, May 12 at 10:45 AM. Kindergarten families will be given an opportunity to buy our plants prior to other Dr. Coffin families. We're planning on setting up for our plant sale in the Kindergarten classroom. We will have tomato, cucumber, zucchini, peppers, basil, and cilantro for sale. Prices will range from 2 to 15 dollars, CASH ONLY will be accepted. The proceeds from our sale will be used by the Kindergarten students (which we will vote on) and for funding our L.G.T. program.
2. Simon Fraser options sheet due TOMORROW!!
3. F.A.F. tomorrow. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about natural hazards, emergencies, and some precautions we can take (Gr. 5's only).
How did you show what you learned?
We worked through several activities in the 'Ready Calgary Kids' (CEMA guide).
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see if we have 'most' of the things in our 72-hour kits (at home).
1. Plant sale is this Friday, May 12 at 10:45 AM. Kindergarten families will be given an opportunity to buy our plants prior to other Dr. Coffin families. We're planning on setting up for our plant sale in the Kindergarten classroom. We will have tomato, cucumber, zucchini, peppers, basil, and cilantro for sale. Prices will range from 2 to 15 dollars, CASH ONLY will be accepted. The proceeds from our sale will be used by the Kindergarten students (which we will vote on) and for funding our L.G.T. program.
2. Simon Fraser options sheet due TOMORROW!!
3. F.A.F. tomorrow. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about natural hazards, emergencies, and some precautions we can take (Gr. 5's only).
How did you show what you learned?
We worked through several activities in the 'Ready Calgary Kids' (CEMA guide).
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see if we have 'most' of the things in our 72-hour kits (at home).
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
May 10th, 2017.
Agenda:
1. Plant sale is this Friday, May 12 at 10:45 AM. Kindergarten families will be given an opportunity to buy our plants prior to other Dr. Coffin families. We're planning on setting up for our plant sale in the Kindergarten classroom. We will have tomato, cucumber, zucchini, peppers, basil, and cilantro for sale. Prices will range from 2 to 15 dollars, CASH ONLY will be accepted. The proceeds from our sale will be used by the Kindergarten students (which we will vote on) and for funding our L.G.T. program.
2. Simon Fraser options sheet due this Friday***
3. Grade 6 Writing PAT - tomorrow. Please get a good night's rest and have a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning before school.
4. Possessive grammar sheet - due tomorrow.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about taking different points of view.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed how fairness and equity were and were not a part of Ancient Athenian society.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to always understand that most issues have more than one point of view/perspective.
1. Plant sale is this Friday, May 12 at 10:45 AM. Kindergarten families will be given an opportunity to buy our plants prior to other Dr. Coffin families. We're planning on setting up for our plant sale in the Kindergarten classroom. We will have tomato, cucumber, zucchini, peppers, basil, and cilantro for sale. Prices will range from 2 to 15 dollars, CASH ONLY will be accepted. The proceeds from our sale will be used by the Kindergarten students (which we will vote on) and for funding our L.G.T. program.
2. Simon Fraser options sheet due this Friday***
3. Grade 6 Writing PAT - tomorrow. Please get a good night's rest and have a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning before school.
4. Possessive grammar sheet - due tomorrow.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about taking different points of view.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed how fairness and equity were and were not a part of Ancient Athenian society.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to always understand that most issues have more than one point of view/perspective.
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
May 9th, 2017.
Agenda:
1. Plant sale is this Friday, May 12 at 10:45 AM. Kindergarten families will be given an opportunity to buy our plants prior to other Dr. Coffin families. We're planning on setting up for our plant sale in the Kindergarten classroom. We will have tomato, cucumber, zucchini, peppers, basil, and cilantro for sale. Prices will range from 2 to 15 dollars, CASH ONLY will be accepted. The proceeds from our sale will be used by the Kindergarten students (which we will vote on) and for funding our L.G.T. program.
2. Simon Fraser options sheet due this Friday***
3. Remember that students at Dr. Coffin are caring members of our community!
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about integers.
How did you show what you learned?
We made another entry into our I.M.J.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin to learn about ordered pairs/coordinate geometry.
1. Plant sale is this Friday, May 12 at 10:45 AM. Kindergarten families will be given an opportunity to buy our plants prior to other Dr. Coffin families. We're planning on setting up for our plant sale in the Kindergarten classroom. We will have tomato, cucumber, zucchini, peppers, basil, and cilantro for sale. Prices will range from 2 to 15 dollars, CASH ONLY will be accepted. The proceeds from our sale will be used by the Kindergarten students (which we will vote on) and for funding our L.G.T. program.
2. Simon Fraser options sheet due this Friday***
3. Remember that students at Dr. Coffin are caring members of our community!
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about integers.
How did you show what you learned?
We made another entry into our I.M.J.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin to learn about ordered pairs/coordinate geometry.
Monday, 8 May 2017
May 8th, 2017.
Agenda:
1. Grammar sheet - Quotations (both sides) - due tomorrow/Tuesday.
2. Please bring in a used book to donate to our 5th Annual Book Fair.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the order of operations (BEDMAS).
How did you show what you learned?
We added a page about BEDMAS in our I.M.J. & listened to a song about it.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be able to remember the order.
1. Grammar sheet - Quotations (both sides) - due tomorrow/Tuesday.
2. Please bring in a used book to donate to our 5th Annual Book Fair.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the order of operations (BEDMAS).
How did you show what you learned?
We added a page about BEDMAS in our I.M.J. & listened to a song about it.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be able to remember the order.
Monday, 1 May 2017
May 1st, 2017.
Agenda:
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that fast moving air creates an area of low pressure.
How did you show what you learned?
We observed an experiment involving 2 ping pong balls.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be sure we begin to understand Bernoulli's Principle (flight).
Prep for Outdoor School - Please READ!!!
You must bring a backpack. You need to pack a small pencil case with a couple of pencils, a few pencil crayons, an eraser and a sharpener. Also, you MUST have a water bottle.
Medications: any medication you are bringing from home must be placed in a labelled ziplock bag and instructions for how to administer and given to Mr. P tomorrow morning.
Don't forget your book for down times. Card games are great too.
No Digital Devices - cameras are great though.
Tuesday
- Luggage and bedding (pillow, sheet, sleeping bag) - it can be dropped off as early as 8:30 am tomorrow. You must be able to carry your bags all by yourself. Also, remember to label everything. There will be another school out there also, so we want to make sure we know what stuff is ours.
- Bus will leave by 9:30
- Lunch will be served shortly after our arrival.
- Clothing - we realize the weather is looking great for the week! However, we still suggest packing clothing and footwear for rain, snow and sun. We are outside all day and into the evening... you don't want to cold or wet!!!! We also need to ensure we have hats and sunscreen.
Wednesday/Thursday - at camp :-)
Friday
- We leave Outdoor School after an early lunch on Friday.
- A parent or guardian or Millennium Kids is here to pick you up by 1:30 - 2:00 pm
***If you are not attending Outdoor School, you are expected to be at school for the 4 days we are away (you will be working in Rms. 4 & 5).
What did you learn today?
We learned that fast moving air creates an area of low pressure.
How did you show what you learned?
We observed an experiment involving 2 ping pong balls.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be sure we begin to understand Bernoulli's Principle (flight).
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