Monday, March 6

Hello Families, 

Learning Update:

Last week we strengthened our understanding of numbers and focused on negative and positive integers. Students compared, ordered, and added integers, applied their understanding of absolute value to problem solving, have been using these strategies in out math warm ups. Today, we started Order of Operations! Everyone seemed excited to learn about this. We will be using PEMDAS as a nemonic device to help with the order. 

In Science, Grade 6s continue to look at Sky Science. They have been exploring stars and are now working on a constellation research project.  Grade 5s are working on their weather unit. They have been learning about the different types of clouds and the water cycle. 

In Social Studies, both grades are working on a research assignments and are working with partners to develop a Google Slide presentation. Grade 6s are researching Athenian Democracy and comparing their social structure to Canada's. Grade 5s are exploring the physical regions of Canada and are developing an understanding of how geographical features effect the quality of life in that specific region. 

We have stared working on Story Writing. We will be studying plot, character development, story structure, dialogue, and effective beginning. We have been reading anchor books to pull out story elements and examine haw different authors include them in their stories. 

During health, we have been working on developing and maintaining health relationships. We have participated in two workshops the Impact and In Control with TelusWise that focused on cyberbullying. We learned how bullying impacts others and strategies to use if you're in a cyberbullying situation. In addition we look at social presents and the impacts that can have. It was extremely beneficial and was a wonderful tie in to our time at the Be Brave Hitman Game. 

Google Classroom:

Most classroom content is available on the Google Classroom. If you would like more information of what we are learning in class, please go there to take a look.  

Conferences: 

This Thursday night and Friday. Please take time to book a conference timeslot online through conference manager. Each timeslot will be 45 minutes long and will include you and 2 other families. There will be stations set up for you and your child to flow through at your own pace anytime within your timeslot.  

Volunteers Needed for Book Fair!!  

 

We are pleased to be offering our second book fair this year. We are looking for parent volunteers who would be able to help run the fair during the dates and timeslots below.   

 

If you are able to volunteer during any of the time slots below, we would greatly appreciate it! Please email Ms. Kassam (shkassam@cbe.ab.ca) with the time and day you are available to help. If you are able to volunteer but for a shorter time slot, please email Ms. Kassam with your preferred time.  

 

In order to volunteer, you will need your volunteer clearance completed and up to date.  

   

Friday, March 10^th    

1.     8:00am – 10:00am 

2.     10:00am – 12:00pm  

 

 * All volunteers are asked to arrive a couple of minutes early to learn the systems and procedures. * 

Outdoor School

If you missed the Outdoor School Meeting, please email me and set up a time to meet to discuss what was covered in the meeting. In order for you child to attend, you need to meet to go over the information covered during this meeting as it is an overnight trip.