November 30th- Weekly Blog

Hi Parents,

Reminders:
- Student Led Learning Conferences next week, Wednesday December 5th and Thursday December 6th.
- Students will have early dismissal Wednesday (12:40pm) and no school Thursday or Friday next week. 

Math/Science: 
In math this week students completed a Partial Product multiplication check in slip, these went home for a signature and needs to be returned to school. Following our Partial Product work we introduced the final method of multiplication we will work with this year, the Lattice Method. Most students were very excited about this method as it was the first time many of them had seen it. We will continue to work with the Lattice Method in the coming week as we prepare to show you all of the neat ways we have learned to multiply during our Learning Conferences. Updated information about the Lattice Method has been added to the google slide shared with students, it includes steps and examples if you are interested in reviewing it.

In science this week we finished our Wetland Poster Project and have started our summative write-ups on the work we completed during this task. Next week we will continue to work on our write-ups and start looking at clouds, wind and meteorology within our Weather unit.

French 5-3:
Please finish the Ages and Names of the family members you included on your French Family Trees, your red books have all the resources you will need for this. Students will have a final period to fine-line and colour their family trees on Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend! 

November 23rd- Weekly Blog

Hi Parents,

Reminders:
- We will be hosting weekly, Monday morning, homework support from 8:00-8:30am for student's who would like to finish up homework that is due.
- I would encourage students to continue working on their basic fact knowledge of multiplication, up to 9x9, outside of school. Resources (games and worksheets) are available on google docs (shared with students) through the provided links, but flash cards and a multiplication chart work as well. 

Math/Science:
This week in Math we continued our work with multiplication, building basic facts through mental math and estimation games. Students completed the games, Beetle Blitz and The Greatest Product, to improve their skills within these stems of mathematics. During this time students were asked to verbally communicate their mathematic process to better understand and represent the importance of place value, doubling and halving when completing multiplication tasks. Next week students will complete a check-in slip on Partial Product multiplication and work on completing 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication word problems.

In Science we have started our 2-D Wetland Poster Project. Students have taken on the role of a "man-made wetland designer" to create one of the four types of wetland ecosystems common to Alberta. Students are working in teams of 4-5 students to complete research and then the construction of their wetland. We will  be showcasing these posters during the Learning Conference in December and are very excited for you to see them!

Have a wonderful weekend!

November 16th- Weekly Blog

Happy Friday,

Reminders:
- Learning Conferences are on December 5th and 6th, bookings will open shortly 
- Field Trip to Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Wednesday November 21st

Math/Science:
In math this week we put our multiplication skills to the test with some word problem practice. Students worked on identifying key information, determining operations needed and implementing a "mental math" strategy to aid their process. We looked at using the following strategies to help us with those tough numbers 6,7,8's- Annexing the Zero, Rounding, Distributive Property, Compensation and Compatible Numbers. These strategies helped students find entry points into tough multiplication facts, while building their basic fact knowledge.

In science this week we had an amazing field trip to Inglewood Bird Sanctuary on Thursday. During this trip we learned about the water cycle, weather phenomena, weather tracking, wildlife and wetland ecosystems.

Next week in science we will be starting a group project where students will build a man-made wetland in a 3-D poster format. This should be a very fun project where students will get to show their understanding in a very visual way!

Homework:
Students water cycle pamphlet is due on Monday November 19th. This should only take 20 minutes as most students are done. I will be in my class at 8:00am on Monday if students need to use that time to finish their cycles.

Have a great weekend!

Field Trip- Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Hello Lovely Parents,

We are still looking to fill two-three volunteer spots for our field trip to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary on Thursday November 15th, please email Mrs. Wall or Ms. Malinowski if you are interested!

Also, please ensure everyone who is attending the field trip is dressed warmly. The forecast is calling for snow and rain, with a high of 6. We will be outside for a good portion of the trip so water proof boots, mitts, hats and jackets are essential!

Thanks,
Mrs. Wall and Ms. Malinowski

Read Aloud-Holes

Following our read aloud of the novel Holes we will be watching the movie on Friday, November 16th. We will be comparing the film and novel to discuss the similarities and differences they see in both medias. If you wish your child not to watch this video please email me at clmalinowski@cbe.ab.ca and I will have another activity planned for them during those periods.

Thank you :)

November 9th- Weekly Blog

Hi Parents,

Reminders:

• We are still looking for volunteers for our Inglewood Bird Sanctuary field trip on Thursday November 15th, please email Mrs. Wall or Ms. Malinowski if you are interested. 
• We have enough volunteers for the CPO on Wednesday November 21st, thank you!
• Please return signed field trip forms as soon as possible

Math/Science:
In math this week we continued our work with array multiplication and started looking at partial product multiplication. Students seem to like the partial product strategy better, as it breaks up the 2-digit numbers into their place values, allowing for easier multiplication questions with an addition component. I have added information about partial product multiplication to the "shared with students" math google doc if you are interested. In science this week we looked at how weather and wetlands connect through the water cycle. We will continue tracking and recording weather next week as we prepare for our field trip, which will be weather focused, on Thursday.

Happy Friday!

Field Trip

Hey Team! We are looking for volunteers for our field trip to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary on Thursday November 15th, please email Mrs. Wall or Ms. Malinowski if you are interested!

November 2nd- Weekly Blog

Hi Parents,

Just one note;

• We are looking for volunteers for our field trip to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary on Thursday November 15th, please email Mrs. Wall or Ms. Malinowski if you are interested! 

In math this week we continued our work with Array Multiplication, using both base ten blocks and graph paper to create our arrays. Students challenged themselves by making arrays that were 2 digit by 2 digit and we discussed the possibility of creating arrays that were even larger (3 digit by 3 digit), great work kiddos! Next week we will finish up array's and move into Partial Product Multiplication.

In science this week we finished our in-class work on our Environmental Call to Action research and letter project. Students who did not finish their letters have brought these home to finish over the weekend, they are due on Monday November 5th (task outline, rubric, and letter template are all available on google docs). Next week we will start looking at the water cycle, both in terms of wetland ecosystems and weather! This should be a fun task that will connect both of the science units we are currently working through.

Have a great weekend!