October 29, 2015.

Agenda:
1. No school tomorrow (Friday)
2. Please be safe if you are going 'Trick or Treating' on Saturday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We saw how creative every student's costumes were. 
How did you show what you learned?
We participated and observed the 'Parade of Costumes'.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to ensure that we are safe on Halloween.

October 28, 2015

Agenda:

1. If you like, please bring a costume to share for our 'Parade of Costumes'tomorrow afternoon @ 1:15 (you may get changed at the end of lunch).
2. Also, please feel free to bring a personal treat and/or a drink for yourself to enjoy in the afternoon (you are not obligated to bring treats and/or drinks for the whole class).
3. POW due tomorrow.
4. Math test - multiplication (student problem solving questions) - tomorrow.
5. Word Work - Editing - due tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that mixing vinegar and baking soda together creates a chemical reaction. 
How did you show what you learned?
We mixed the ingredients and observed what happened.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand why it happened.

October 27, 2015.

Agenda:
1.  Math booklet - the rest of the questions on p. 6 - due tomorrow
2. Word Work - Spelling - due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
Some of us got to experience We Day in person where we learned about global citizenship. 
How did you show what you learned?
We have begun to work locally to help others.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see what other initiatives we can undertake.

October 26, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Spelling - due Wed.
2. Math booklet - p. 6 #1-12 only - due tomorrow
3. POW - due Thurs.
4.  ***WE Day (must be brought in tomorrow morning!!!!) and Science Fair forms

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the parts of a news article. 
How did you show what you learned?
We 'deconstructed' an article into it's parts.
What do you need to learn next?
We will practice writing one soon.

A Chilly Fresh Air Friday.

Agenda:
1. Math booklet - p. 5 only - the rest of the questions (use any of the 3 multiplication strategies).
2. Science Centres will be due at the end of Monday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to use a compass.
How did you show what you learned?
We used the compass to create clues to find a natural 'treasure' in Whispering Woods.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how the explorers (as well as others) were able to use other technologies to find their way around.

October 22, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Math booklet - complete the rest of p. 5 - due Monday
2. ***Scholastic book orders - cheque made payable to 'Scholastic Canada' - due tomorrow
3. F.A.F. tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather & bring your FAF mugs

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that scientists discovered water on Mars.
How did you show what you learned?
We read about it on a science website.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to see if there was life on Mars.

October 21, 2015.

Agenda:
1. Word Work - Editing due tomorrow
2. POW due tomorrow
3. Fun Lunch tomorrow
4. Scholastic book orders due on Friday
5. Math booklet - p. 5 #1-8 only - due tomorrow (try the 'box method')

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the 'box method' for multiplying larger numbers. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a mini-lesson and then practiced the method.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to choose the multiplication strategy that works best for each of us.