A Sunny and Bright F.A.F.!!

Agenda:
1. ***Report Cards go home today - please return envelopes on Tuesday
2. No school on Monday
3. Next Wed. - CPO field trip

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned a rhyme from Mrs. Gummo, outside today.
How did you show what you learned?
We recited it with her.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be confident reciting our First Nations' stories.

January 28, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Fresh Air Friday - tomorrow - dress appropriately for the weather
2. ***CPO forms due by tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that in the book Chasing Vermeer colour plays a very important role. 
How did you show what you learned?
We located many passages with several colours in them.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn what all the colours mean.

January 27, 2016

Agenda:
1. POW due tomorrow
2. Math quiz tomorrow (+ - x decimals) - complete review
3. Word Work - editing due tomorrow
4.  CPO forms due by Friday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that beaver pelts helped to establish Canada.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed how Canada has various natural resources that other countries want.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how the fur trade was responsible for the exploration of other regions of Canada.

Math Review Question:

Stanley had measured one side of a square.  It was 46.4mm long.  What was the length of all 4 sides together?  If he had 2 of these squares, what would the total length be now?

January 26, 2016

Agenda:
1. Math H.W. p. 101-102 (5 questions in total)
2. Word Work - Spelling - due tomorrow
3. CPO forms by Friday, please
4. Math Quiz - Thursday (review Wed.)

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about Branton School (late French Immersion) Grade 7-9.
How did you show what you learned?
We listened to a presentation by Mr. Bishop.
What do you need to learn next?
If still interested, go to the Branton Open House on Thursday, Feb. 4/16.

January 25, 2016

Agenda:
1. Math H.W.
2. Word Work - Spelling due Wed.
3. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra forms - please complete and return by Fri., Jan. 29th.
4. Please dress for 'Black and/or White Day' tomorrow.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about Samuel de Champlain. 
How did you show what you learned?
We researched and then discussed his settlement of New France.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about fur traders.

A Fresh and Fabulous F.A.F!! Our 15th!!

Agenda:
1. Math HW - due Monday

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about 'Land Artist', Andy Goldsworthy.
How did you show what you learned?
We helped our Gr. 1 & 2 buddies create a piece of Land Art outside (with snow, sticks, ice, etc.).
What do you need to learn next?
We will help our buddies with another project in the future.

January 21, 2016.

Agenda:
1. Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - please dress appropriately
2. Math H.W. - 5 questions due Monday
3. Mrs. Lee/Lim POW due tomorrow

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to use estimation as a strategy to place a decimal in a product. 
How did you show what you learned?
We demonstrated this strategy a number of times.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to use that same strategy when multiplying 2 decimal numbers.