Thursday, November 7
Today in Health, Mr. Risdon (Ms. Williamson's student teacher) led a lesson for us about stress. Students wrote anonymously about something in their life that is causing or has caused them stressed, and then they wrote an encouraging and helpful note back to one of their classmates using the acronym C.A.R.D. (Comfort, Address, Relax, Discuss). Here is a helpful link about what stress is and how we can find a healthy balance in our lives.
In Science, students continued to work on their "save the wetlands" projects, convincing Canadians to care about and help preserve wetlands. Many students have completed this assignment, and others will be finishing it up soon during unfinished work time.
In Phys. Ed. we started our parachute unit. Mr. J. has asked students to remember to trim their nails in order to keep this brand new parachute in good condition.
In Math we began exploring patterns. Here are some helpful links about patterns that we looked at together in class today:
Later in the day we also finished up our number review with Show What You Know from the textbook. If students have not yet completed Show What You Know, they are strongly encouraged to finish it at home prior to Tuesday's test. Answer keys are available for students to borrow to mark their own work.
In Social Studies we did a check-in about diversity and quality of life as well as a pre-assessment about regions, which is the next concept we will be exploring.
In Science, students continued to work on their "save the wetlands" projects, convincing Canadians to care about and help preserve wetlands. Many students have completed this assignment, and others will be finishing it up soon during unfinished work time.
In Phys. Ed. we started our parachute unit. Mr. J. has asked students to remember to trim their nails in order to keep this brand new parachute in good condition.
In Math we began exploring patterns. Here are some helpful links about patterns that we looked at together in class today:
Later in the day we also finished up our number review with Show What You Know from the textbook. If students have not yet completed Show What You Know, they are strongly encouraged to finish it at home prior to Tuesday's test. Answer keys are available for students to borrow to mark their own work.
In Social Studies we did a check-in about diversity and quality of life as well as a pre-assessment about regions, which is the next concept we will be exploring.
Interested students will be bringing home information about the science fair today. Each student has a letter with important dates and a list of safety regulations, and each group has one shared consent form/proposal sheet. The first two pages are for you to keep at home as a reference, and the third sheet needs to be completed and returned to either Ms. Swinton or Ms. Drummond by Wednesday, November 20, along with $14 for the trifold. (One trifold per project.) Students have asked if they can bring their own trifold; the answer is yes, as long as it meets the city science fair guidelines. Trifold measurements, along with other important information and tips, can be found on the city science fair website, which all participating students are encouraged to check out. The frequently asked questions section will be particularly helpful. If you have any science fair related questions, please direct them to myself or Ms. Drummond. Thank-you for your support in this!
Tomorrow is our Remembrance Day assembly. Students have been working very hard practicing our choral speech and creating artwork to share, and so have other students throughout the school. A reminder that students are encouraged to wear black and/or white tomorrow, or their uniform if they are in groups such as Guides, Scouts, or Cadets. All students will be provided with a poppy to wear for the assembly, and they are encouraged to bring a donation for the Veterans' Fund if they would like to. We would love to have parents attend our assembly if they are able to; it begins at 10:30 am.
Overdue Work:
- Wetland Plant and Animal Research
- Cultural Artifact Museum Reflection
- French Number Booklet
- October Quote Reflection
- "Mon Monstre" (for French)
- Identity Hand (for Social Studies)
- Diversity Venn Diagram (for Social Studies)
Upcoming Due Dates:
- Remembrance Day Zentangle Art: *Due ASAP*
- Show What You Know (math textbook pages 66-67): *Due ASAP*
- Metric Monster: *Due Wednesday, November 13*
- Aurora Borealis Art: *Due Friday, November 15*
Important Dates:
- Remembrance Day Assembly: Friday, November 8 (beginning at 10:30 am)
- No School (Remembrance Day): Monday, November 11
- Math Test: Tuesday, November 12