Curriculum Update

Curriculum Update

Math:
This week in Room 11 & 12 we started our Fractions unit. We have started by defining some of the important words like: Fraction, Numerator, Denominator, Equivalent, and Whole. We have also started look at equivalent fractions by using our knowledge of multiples to connect fractions together.



Science:
We have also been looking at Water Cycle this week. We learned how the water cycle starts with Evaporation (Water turning into water vapour), Transpiration (Plants "sweating" water), Condensation, (Water in the air turning into little droplets, creating clouds), Precipitation (Water falling from clouds) and Accumulation (Water collecting in lakes, rivers, underground and more.) We used this information to create these spin charts to help us remember!

Language Arts:

In Language Arts we have begun to do a deep dive on Newspaper Articles. We have learned all about the Headline, Dateline and Bylines of the articles. We have also been examining articles to find the 5 W's (who, what, where, when and why).

Social Studies:
As we move forward in Social Studies we will be starting to examine the regions of Canada and geography associated with each region.

Physical Education: 
We have also started our Volleyball unit in Physical Education, practicing our serves ensuring the correct body position, hand position, and arm movement.

Weekly Update Oct.30

WEEKLY UPDATE

Grade 6 Field Trip
Grade 6 students have the opportunity to participate in a Music Field Trip next Tuesday (November 5, 2019) to the National Music Centre.  
Field Trip forms must be signed and handed in by Thursday October 31, there is a $19 fee for attending.  If the $19 fee is not possible for your family please contact Mr. Katchur and he will make it possible for your child to still attend.


Halloween Reminders 

October 31st is a REGULAR school day and is a

day of typical school learning.

NO PARTIES

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

HALLOWEEN dressup  is OPTIONAL.

This year we can dress up ALL DAY if we want.

SAFETY FIRST is our motto every day.

o  NO WEAPONS

o  NO MASKS

o  NO SCARY COSTUMES (we have tiny little learners here)

HALLOWEEN TREATS

WILL NOT BE HANDED OUT AT SCHOOL

While we appreciate your kindness, we respectfully request you to not send food treats to school.  Due to the number of allergies and sensitivities, we will not be passing out treats to be eaten at school.

After Halloween Requests

We all like occasional treats.  However, we are

working to towards healthy choices that help our brains focus and learn. 

Please limit the number of treats you send to school.

Halloween door decorating

Room 12 took part in a spirit activity and decorated our classroom door in a Halloween theme. Great fun was had by all.

Halloween

HALLOWEEN (OCTOBER 31) REMINDERS

Halloween Reminders

October 31st is a REGULAR school day and is a

day of typical school learning.

NO PARTIES

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

HALLOWEEN dressup  is OPTIONAL.

This year we can dress up ALL DAY if we want.

SAFETY FIRST is our motto every day.

o  NO WEAPONS

o  NO MASKS

o  NO SCARY COSTUMES (we have tiny little learners here)

HALLOWEEN TREATS

WILL NOT BE HANDED OUT AT SCHOOL

While we appreciate your kindness, we respectfully request you to not send food treats to school.  Due to the number of allergies and sensitivities, we will not be passing out treats to be eaten at school.

After Halloween Requests

We all like occasional treats.  However, we are

working to towards healthy choices that help our brains focus and learn. 

Please limit the number of treats you send to school.

Picture Retakes

PICTURE RETAKES

Picture retakes will take place on Monday October 28th

Math Test

MATH TEST ON THURSDAY

Just a reminder that Room 12 will be having a math test this Thursday October 24, 2019

This test will cover the following: 

• Division
• Multiplication
• Factors 
• Word problems

Please take time to review your notes and practice these concepts.

Tuesday, October 22

Welcome back to all families after our wonderful autumn break!

We jumped right back into year of learning after our break and we would love to share with you some of the topics we are currently working on.

Math:

Currently in Math we are just wrapping up our division and multiplication unit. We have worked our way up to 4 digit multiplication and 1 digit by 3 digit long division. Students should be comfortable using multiplication and division strategies to solve both number and word problems. We have also been looking at factors and multiples as part of this unit! We will be having a math test on Thursday to test our skills!

Science:

In science we are learning about trees and forests and our Canadian forest ecosystems. We have done this by looking at the different leaves and trees in the field. We also have examine the difference categories of organisms in the environment, such as: producers, consumers, decomposers, not to mention herbivores, carnivores and omnivores!



Language Arts:

Over the last few weeks we have been reading and writing biographies! We focused on the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When and Why) in order to gain a deeper understanding of some of the outstanding people in our society. To wrap up this unit we researched important people and create Google Doodles on them. Students presented their reasons for choosing their important person this week as well as the amazing artwork they completed! If you want to check out their amazing work they will be posted shortly outside of rooms 11 and 12!





Social Studies:

Our classes have been examining democracy, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Constitution. We recently had the opportunity to take part in Student Vote, wherein we were able to take part in the democratic process of the federal election! To prepare for this student vote and become informed voters, students researched the different political parties and their leaders, on specific school appropriate websites.



Physical Education:

We are also just wrapping up our basketball unit in gym. We have been practice chest, bounce and overhead passes as well as, dribbling, catching, shooting and lay ups. We are looking forward having our amazing students try out for the 5/6 basketball team in the spring!

We look forward to sharing more of our learning with you in the coming year!

Sincerely,

Mr. Anderson