Sunday, February 28th, 2016

We have had beautiful, spring-like weather and while it continues to be warmer than usual, we will have some precipitation in Richmond Hill http://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/ontario/richmond-hill

Tomorrow please be in the office hallway by 8:45 with your belongings. Remember it is okay to pack a little too much, especially with socks.

Special mentions:

-medication

-toothbrush

-towels

-plastic bags, for vomiting on the bus if you are inclined, but also for those dirty socks.

You may not bring ANY electronics. We will have class cameras. Bring books or games if you think you won't have enough to do during our brief down time.

I am really looking forward to this time and think it will be an experience that brings our class together, while we learn a lot of Social Studies and Science.

Parents, I will post on this blog tomorrow night to share our day's activities. After that there will be no communication on Tuesday and we will be at the school by Wednesday at 2. Please pick your child up or expect them home by 2:30.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

Thank you everyone for getting your forms and money in for the trip next week. Bring lots of socks!

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/14-day-weather-trend/ontario/richmond-hill

This week we are finishing up units in Math and Language.
If you are not finished the following by Thursday, you must do them for homework and submit them on Friday:

Math Measurement Poster. You were given the assignment and success criteria in writing today.
You will have a work period tomorrow and one on Thursday.

Language:
1-Short feedback for Mr. Affan Choudhury on Google docs.
2-Personal narrative about Blind Cinema.
3-Article about St. Jamestown. If weather permits we will go out for a period on Friday afternoon to take photos to go with your article.

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

Most of you have given me your forms and money for the trip. So far it looks like the weather will be great ( http://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/14-day-weather-trend/ontario/toronto ).

Homework:  finish the Measurement unit in JUMP 5.2/6.2. Tomorrow we will work with Math Makes Sense and move on to fractions next week!

Lake St. George overnight trip

Thank you so much to the parents who came out to the meeting tonight. Again, if you have questions, or have concerns about the fee or filling out the forms, please contact me.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2016

If parents have any questions or concerns about our Eco/Science overnight trip, please email me or leave a message at the office, 416-393-1260, for me to call you back.

Homework:

Math

Grade 5 finish the sheet about volume of rectangular prisms.
Tomorrow you will be working on Unit 6 Show What You Know.

Language/Media

Finish the sheet connecting Inside Out to your own experiences and mindfulness.


Social Studies

Grade 5 finish research if possible.
Grade 6 finish your Venn diagram.

French- Madame Kirkman has given your homework.

Tuesday, February 17th, 2016

No math homework!

Social Studies Grade 5- if you did not hand in the two sheets about primary/secondary sources, AND the paragraph about creation stories, please do so tomorrow.
Social Studies Grade 6- work sheets

Language/Media:  During our great discussion with Affan Choudhury today, we brainstormed the differences between the representations of St. Jamestown in the media, and the lived experiences of people in our classroom.

With that in mind, write at least three paragraphs on the topic "If I Could Write an Article about St. Jamestown for the Globe and Mail, I would say..."

You will have first period tomorrow to finish. We will present them (and work on our personal narratives) tomorrow afternoon.

Reminders:
Forms and money for Lake St. George
Library period tomorrow-bring your books!

Thursday, February 11th, 2016

A reminder to Math Club participants. Next week we have Math Club at lunch on Tuesday and Thursday in Room 328. Tuesday I will set you up with your Caribou contest access codes and we will practice. On Thursday you will write your first contest!

Reminder:  Tomorrow is parent-teacher interview day. You must bring your child to the interview. There will be no classes. Monday is Family Day so the school is closed. Enjoy your weekend!

Media and Mindfulness 2 page reflection on Inside Out.

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Homework:

Math Makes Sense Unit 6 Lesson 9

French Calendars due tomorrow

Measurement reflection for those who didn't finish them.

Give your parents the purple paper about the Lake St. George (February 29-March 2) overnight trip.

The parent information meeting February 17th at 6 PM in Room 328.
This is an opportunity for parents to ask questions.

I will also put information on the blog and the forms will go home tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

Homework:

Language-begin writing your second draft, using your peer edits and your own skills. This draft is for organization. Use the handout.

Grade 5 Social Studies:
1- What It Really Means sheet about primary and secondary sources.
2- Exit ticket-find examples of primary and secondary sources.
3- Paragraph about creation stories.


Math: 

Everyone- On a separate piece of graph paper, write a Math reflection.
What happened? Use numbers.
What was the outcome?
Why did this happen? Use Math language and vocabulary.
How would you explain this to someone younger than you?

Math Makes Sense Lesson 8 in Unit 6 (Measurement) for both grades.

Friday, February 5th, 2016

Homework:

Grade 5s finish your Social Studies research on Early First Nations Peoples and the Land and Daily Life and Culture. Use the internet, particularly the site www.firstpeoplesofcanada.com.

Math:

JUMP 5.2 Perimeter pages 271-274
JUMP 6.2 Perimeter pages 280-282

Aga Khan field trip is full

Right now Ms. Li is taking names for the wait list only.

Thursday, February 4th, 2016

Homework:

Math:  JUMP 6.2 pages 276 and 278
Quiz on speed, volume, conversions

JUMP 5.2 pages 287-290
Quiz on speed, volume, conversions

Language:

Work on an effective introduction (orient your audience) to your personal narrative.

Aga Khan trip forms due.
Reminder that parent information night about the Lake St. George overnight trip is at 6 pm on February 17th.

About Thursday

Thursday morning will be a little different. It will be the third Eco Leadership workshop and the last one we will have before our overnight trip. Phys Ed with Ms. Kelly will be during Period 8 instead.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016

Math:

JUMP 5.2 pages 265-267
JUMP 6.2 pages 277-279


Language:  First draft of Personal Narrative

Learning Goals

I'm using vivid language in my writing.
My writing is well-organized and reflects the characteristics of a narrative.

Success Criteria

1. My writing uses juicy words that make the reader feel strong emotions.
2. My writing includes descriptions of all five senses.
3. My writing includes the characteristics of a narrative.
4. My writing is a narrative about one experience I've had.

Social Studies Grade 5:  finish Artifacts sheet

AGA KHAN forms-This trip is worth it! My class went there last year and learned so much. Highly recommended and it is first come first served so get them in tomorrow.

Insurance- When we go on our overnight trip (parent info meeting next Wednesday at 6) parents may wish to buy insurance for their child for the three day trip. Please see the letter that was sent home today.

Also, a special thank you from our whole class to our library helpers, especially MG, who showed initiative and responsibility when coordinating our Indigo book order.  

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Math: Everyone

Play this game on mathfrog.ca grade 5 measurement, 5H
If you are doing well go to grade 6, measurement, 6E and 6H

http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathfrog/english/kidz/metric5E.shtml

French:  Grade 6 study avoir

Monday, February 1st, 2016

Homework:

In Math we are working hard on Measurement, and this week the focus is on conversions (millimetres to decimetres, etc.) This is an extremely important skill.

JUMP 5.2 pages 260-264
JUMP 6.2 pages 271-275

Social Studies Grade 6 Urban and World Population Comparison in Canada

Lake St George is coming up. It's two nights/three days from February 29-March 2. This is a fantastic overnight trip that relates to leadership, environmental education, science, and social studies.
The cost is $30, and that includes the bus, rooming, food, and activities. The food will be halal and there will be vegetarian options.
If cost is an issue for you, you may pay over a couple of months, or speak to me. We do not want students to miss out on a valuable curriculum activity.