Happy Holidays!
Reminders:
- Monday January 7, 2019 is a Professional Development day so students will not have school, classes will resume on Tuesday January 8, 2019.
Math/Science:
In math this week we completed our multiplication unit with a summative assessment (Test) on Tuesday. Students did very well in both classes with an average of just over 80% for both groups of students. The test included 4 computation questions, 6 multiple choice, 2 word problems, and 1 bonus question. I gave lots of part marks, considering both the accuracy of answers as well as the proper completion of the multiple steps required. Students received their marks on Wednesday (they are also posted on Power School) and we went over the test together. We focused our discussion around the estimation multiple choice questions, these were the hardest part of the test for most students.
In science we continued our work with weather, looking at atmospheric pressure, weather fronts, wind and clouds. Students worked in groups to research and discuss how these elements of weather play a role in forecasting and communicating weather patterns. If not completed, students were asked to bring their weather research booklets home to work on over the holidays. Students need to finish the first three pages and can use the following online link, https://www.weatherwizkids.com/ to fill out jot notes for each question. Students have been shown this and know where to go!
Have a wonderful holiday everyone!
Friday, December 21, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
Happy Friday
Humanities
As we near to the end of our year we are finishing up a few of our bigger tasks. On Monday, students will be presenting to their groups the research and work they completed on their region.
On Thursday, December 20th students will be taking a quiz in Humanities on the Canadian regions. They have a small book we completed at the beginning of the unit that is full of all the information they need to know. If they cannot find their book, they are able to take notes on Monday during their classmates presentations. I will also be doing a review on all the regions on Tuesday to help answer any last minute questions they may have. If students miss the quiz we will find another time for them to complete it.
Have a great weekend!
As we near to the end of our year we are finishing up a few of our bigger tasks. On Monday, students will be presenting to their groups the research and work they completed on their region.
On Thursday, December 20th students will be taking a quiz in Humanities on the Canadian regions. They have a small book we completed at the beginning of the unit that is full of all the information they need to know. If they cannot find their book, they are able to take notes on Monday during their classmates presentations. I will also be doing a review on all the regions on Tuesday to help answer any last minute questions they may have. If students miss the quiz we will find another time for them to complete it.
Have a great weekend!
December 14th- Weekly Blog
Happy Friday!
Reminders:
- Last week to bring in socks, tooth paste or tooth brushes!
- Monday December 17th is Pajama and Hot Chocolate Day, remember to bring a mug for a cup of free hot chocolate! :)
Math/Science:
In math this week we finished up our multiplication unit. Students completed word problems using both Lattice and Traditional multiplication strategies and played mental math review games. On Thursday we reviewed the printed unit review sheet for the multiplication unit test next week. Students have been asked to take this sheet home, along with their books, to study over the weekend. I would encourage students to review the study sheet and make sure they understand the concepts on it. There are practice games and worksheet links on google docs if students would like additional practice.
In science we have started our Meteorologist For a Day project, students have been given a guided research manual to begin their work. This project is very large and has been broken into pieces, before the holidays we hope to get the majority of the research done so we can start the infographics and presentations in January.
Have a wonderful weekend :)
Reminders:
- Last week to bring in socks, tooth paste or tooth brushes!
- Monday December 17th is Pajama and Hot Chocolate Day, remember to bring a mug for a cup of free hot chocolate! :)
Math/Science:
In math this week we finished up our multiplication unit. Students completed word problems using both Lattice and Traditional multiplication strategies and played mental math review games. On Thursday we reviewed the printed unit review sheet for the multiplication unit test next week. Students have been asked to take this sheet home, along with their books, to study over the weekend. I would encourage students to review the study sheet and make sure they understand the concepts on it. There are practice games and worksheet links on google docs if students would like additional practice.
In science we have started our Meteorologist For a Day project, students have been given a guided research manual to begin their work. This project is very large and has been broken into pieces, before the holidays we hope to get the majority of the research done so we can start the infographics and presentations in January.
Have a wonderful weekend :)
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
December 5th- Weekly Blog
Hi Parents,
We are so excited to welcome you into our classrooms this week for student led conferences. Since it was a very short week this post will be brief!
Math/Science
In math this week we continued work with the Lattice Method of multiplication. Next week we will focus heavily on the Traditional Method of multiplication as we prepare to wrap up our Multiplication Strategies unit. In science we finished our final project for our wetlands unit, you will see both the poster and the final write-ups during conferences. Next week we will continue our work with weather, focusing on tracking and predicting different elements of weather during different seasons.
Have a great weekend!
We are so excited to welcome you into our classrooms this week for student led conferences. Since it was a very short week this post will be brief!
Math/Science
In math this week we continued work with the Lattice Method of multiplication. Next week we will focus heavily on the Traditional Method of multiplication as we prepare to wrap up our Multiplication Strategies unit. In science we finished our final project for our wetlands unit, you will see both the poster and the final write-ups during conferences. Next week we will continue our work with weather, focusing on tracking and predicting different elements of weather during different seasons.
Have a great weekend!
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