Simon Fraser Transition Day

Agenda:
1) We will have a mandatory parent meeting for Outdoor School on Tuesday April 11th from 5 - 6 in the Library.
  Outdoor School is from May 2 - May 5th. You can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. 

2) Please remember to bring your items for our Family Dance bucket - we have Division 1 and 2 Boys.

3) We have our Clay For Kids Residency on Thursday April 6th. We will need a few parent volunteers, please let Mrs. Saunders/Mr. Pedenko know if you are available to help with this project for some or all of that day. We will have them again on April 12th from 11:00 - 12:00.

4)The Family Dance is on Friday April 7th

5) Our next math unit will be about Primes, Composites, Multiples, Factors and Integers.

Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We celebrated World Water Day today. We learned the importance of water and how waste water can be better used. 
How did you show what you learned?
We viewed videos on the UN's website. http://www.worldwaterday.org We discussed the importance of water and how lucky we are in this part of Canada to have immediate access to drinking water. 
What do you need to learn next?
We want to talk about this with our families and see if there are other small changes we can continue to make as a family to take care of this important resource. 
We reviewed the stages of the Water Cycle - check out this catchy tune - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWb4KlM2vts

Classroom De-clutter

Agenda:
The family dance is on April 7th - Please fill in the order form - deadline extended to today. Please start bringing your items for the Family Dance Raffle Basket - we have Division 1 and 2 Boys.

Thank you so much for your contribution to treat day. It was a huge success. There are still some treats left over so bring your quarters again tomorrow. 

1) All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser tomorrow in the morning for our grade 7 Transition Day. The Simon Fraser Parent Open House will be the night of the 22nd. Hot dog lunch will be provided, but you may want to bring an extra snack for the afternoon. 

2) Wear Blue tomorrow for International Water Day. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We looked at 4 different ways to begin a story today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did this work in our Interactive Writing Journal (at the back of our IMJ).
What do you need to learn next?
We practiced some of these in our Journal and now we need to apply these to our story writing. 

Room 7 Treat Day tomorrow

Agenda:
The family dance is on April 7th - Please fill in the order form - deadline extended to today. Please start bringing your items for the Family Dance Raffle Basket - we have Division 1 and 2 Boys.

1) March 21 - Our class is hosting treat day that day. Find your favorite recipe and get baking Room 7 Students. Bring your quarters. 

2) Ratio Art due next tomorrow.

3) Social - Question 1 - 7 due Tuesday. You can use recess and lunch tomorrow if you need it. 

4) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on Wednesday March 22nd in the morning for our grade 7 Transition Day. The Simon Fraser Parent Open House will be the night of the 22nd. 

5) Grade 6 Farewell - Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We are beginning our study of Aerodynamics. 
How did you show what you learned?
We reviewed the answers to our Pre-Test. We will use this as a comparison after we have learned the unit. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to work in teams to design and teach lessons about Aerodynamics. Once we have completed the the unit, we will see how much our mark has improved by the end of the unit. 

Red Stuff #2

Agenda:
The family dance is on April 7th - Please fill in the order form - deadline extended to Monday. Please start bringing your items for the Family Dance Raffle Basket.

1) March 21 - Our class is hosting treat day that day. Find your favorite recipe and get baking Room 7 Students.

2) Ratio Art due next Tuesday

3) Social - Question 1 - 8 are due Monday.

4) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on Wednesday March 22nd in the morning for our grade 7 Transition Day. The Simon Fraser Parent Open House will be the night of the 22nd. 

5) Grade 6 Farewell - Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We went to Whispering Woods to discover more about what is effecting the trees. We also noticed it on a coniferous tree. 
How did you show what you learned?
We brought various tools to start gathering information about the substance. Such as, tape measures, magnifying glasses, compasses, plastic gloves, petri dishes, toothpicks and collection containers. Once back in class, we looked at the substance under a microscope. It looks like red/pink crystals. We also recorded our observations and new questions in our Investigator Google Doc - Ask me to see what we've found out so far.  
What do you need to learn next?
We think we need to head to Nose Hill to see if any of those trees are showing signs. We also want to check the trees at our houses. 

Agenda:
The family dance is on April 7th - Please fill in the order form by tomorrow. Please start bringing your items for the Family Dance Raffle Basket.

1) March 21 - Our class is hosting treat day that day. Find your favorite recipe and get baking Room 7 Students.

2) Ratio Art due next Tuesday

3) Social - Question 1 - 8 are due Monday.

3) Please have your parents sign the following items:  Due by Friday
- 3 reading comprehension exercises
- Novel Recommendation Sheet
- Sky Science quiz answer sheet (you may have brought a booklet home with you to go over the questions)

5) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd in the morning for our grade 7 Transition Day. The Simon Fraser Parent Open House will be on the 22nd. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell - Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We talked about this being Canada's Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary of Confederation)
How did you show what you learned?
We created posters about the family dance. The theme of the dance is Canada's Sesquicentennial. 
What do you need to learn next?
We want to attend the family dance and celebrate this important event!

Wrush and Hannah and the Magic Eye

Agenda:
1) March 21 - Our class is hosting treat day that day. Find your favorite recipe and get baking Room 7 Students.

2) Ratio Art due next Tuesday

3) Social - Question 1 - 8 are due tomorrow.

3) Please have your parents sign the following items:  Due by Friday
- 3 reading comprehension exercises
- Novel Recommendation Sheet
- Sky Science quiz answer sheet (you may have brought a booklet home with you to go over the questions)

5) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd in the morning for our grade 7 Transition Day. The Simon Fraser Parent Open House will be on the 22nd. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell - Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

7) The family dance is on April 7th - an information package about it came home today. Please fill in the order form by March 17th. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We received our Sky Science quiz back today. Some of us did not receive the results we would have liked. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a conversation about why the test did not go as planned. 1) We realized that with PAT questions, there are things you can't study for. 2) We realized that even though this was a science quiz, it also tested our reading comprehension skills. and 3) We realized that some of us experienced test anxiety and felt that we didn't perform to the best of our ability. 
What do you need to learn next?
We are practicing how to write multiple choice questions. We are using a strategy to eliminate the definitely wrong answers. We are reviewing how to think critically about what we read and ask ourselves questions to ensure we understand what we have read. Some of us are bringing home the question booklet to review our answers. 

Skiing and Snowboarding

Agenda:

1) March 21 - Our class is hosting treat day that day. Find your favorite recipe and get baking Room 7 Students.

2) Percent quiz came home last week - please review it and have your parents sign it by Tuesday. 

3) Finish the ratio booklet by Wednesday.


4) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

5) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell - Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

7) The family dance is on April 7th - an information package about it came home today. Please fill in the order form by March 17th. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We had our 1-Day Ski/Snowboarding Lesson today. We learned how to get back up if we fell and keep trying even when it got hard. We learned to perform a variety of skills and encourage our classmates. We learned that skiing/snowboarding could be part of our healthy lifestyle. 
How did you show what you learned?
When we fell we laughed at ourselves, we persevered and we asked for help. 
We listened to our coaches and tried the new skills they taught us, such as, skiing backwards, jumping, turning, skiing on one ski, stopping in a controlled fashion. 
What do you need to learn next?
We have been given a coupon to go to COP as a family. We look forward to taking lessons as a class again next year. 

Duck

Agenda:
1) Tomorrow is our Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00  If you are bringing your own equipment, please ensure you label ALL items. Please bring it to room 7 and place it all on the risers. 
Please ensure you dress for the weather and in lots of layers. Also, bring your lunch, a water bottle and an extra snack or 2. Remember your mitts, and helmet and goggles if you have them.

2) Percent quiz came home last week - please review it and have your parents sign it by Tuesday. 

3) Finish the ratio booklet by Wednesday.

4) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

5) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell - Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

7) The family dance is on April 7th - an information package about it came home today. Please fill in the order form by March 17th. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We did a Pre-Test for Air and Aerodynamics. We were trying to see what we were able to answer without having learned any of the unit material yet. 
How did you show what you learned?
We were able to write it with a partner or on our own. We read the questions carefully and tried to eliminate the 2 wrong answers. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn the content of this unit. 

"Room 7, it's cold outside...."

Agenda:
1) Percent quiz came home yesterday - please review it and have your parents sign it by Tuesday. 

2) Ratio booklet page 2 is due Monday

3) Social Studies- Questions 8 - 11 are due Monday. Mr. P will give some time on Monday at recess to work on it. 

4) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 Thank you for submitting your forms and money on time. If you haven't done so yet, please ensure you do by Monday. If you are bringing your own equipment, please ensure you label ALL items.  You can drop it off at school starting on Monday. Please bring it to room 7 and place it all on the risers. 

5) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

6) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

7) Grade 6 Farewell - Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

8) The family dance is on April 7th - an information package about it came home today. Please fill in the order form by March 17th. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We began a mosaic art project today. We looked at pictures online to gain inspiration for our work. Some students have abstract pieces, some made actual shapes or realistic looking pictures. 
How did you show what you learned?
We are creating a mosaic with at least 4 different colors. From this we will determine a fraction, decimal, percent and ratio. This will display our math knowledge.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to complete the art project and determine the math conversions. 

Nyan Cat ?!?!?

Agenda:
Fresh Air Friday tomorrow - please come dressed in layers for the cold weather tomorrow. We will go outside to begin our investigation of the trees with the red stain. 

1) Percent quiz came home today - please review it and have your parents sign it by Tuesday. 

2) Ratio booklet page 2 is due Monday

3) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 Thank you for submitting your forms and money on time. If you haven't done so yet, please ensure you do tomorrow. 

4) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

5) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

6) Grade 6 Farewell Letter came home yesterday. Please fill in the volunteer commitment you are willing to take on and return the form by Tuesday. 

7) The family dance is on April 7th - an information package about it came home today. Please fill in the order form by March 17th. 

8)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We are working with ratios right now. 
How did you show what you learned?
We know 3 ways to show a ratio (3:2 OR 3 to 2 OR 3/2)  and are learning how to create equivalent ratios and ratios in the simplest terms. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to have a bit more practice with this and complete a few projects connected to ratios. 

The Little Mermaid

Agenda:
1) Tomorrow is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too. Wear your favourite sport Jersey. It can be from your own team or a professional team. 

2) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 Please be aware that there will be a $5.00 fee to supplement the cost of the field trip and this fee must be paid in cash. Thank you. Forms and cash due TOMORROW.

3) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

4) Just a heads up - All Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) Grade 6 Farewell Letter came home today. 

6)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?
We walked down to Simon Fraser School to view their production of The Little Mermaid. We learned that Junior High will be fun and you get to participate in lots of opportunities. 
How did you show what you learned?
We were an excellent audience and showed our appreciation. Mrs. Saunders was totally impressed (as always :-)
What do you need to learn next?
We could go back and watch it again tonight or tomorrow night. 

Terrific Tuesday

Agenda:
1) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on Wednesday, March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30. If your parent(s) would like to join us, please let Mrs. Saunders know. 

2) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 Please be aware that there will be a $5.00 fee to supplement the cost of the field trip and this fee must be paid in cash. Thank you. Forms and cash due Thursday.

3)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

4) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

6) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. You can now order copies of his books. 

Mindful Monday

Agenda:
Scholastic Book Orders due Tuesday March 7th. 
1) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on Wednesday, March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30. If your parent(s) would like to join us, please let Mrs. Saunders know. 

2) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 - Field trip forms will be coming home today. Please be aware that there will be a $5.00 fee to supplement the cost of the field trip and this fee must be paid in cash. Thank you. Forms and cash due Thursday.

3)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

4) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

6) Tyler Enfield, the author of Wrush, is coming back to Dr. EW Coffin on Wednesday March 15th. Order forms for copies of his book are coming home today. 

Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We have started our new gym unit, racquets. 
How did you show what you learned?
We were in 2 groups. One group used scoops the other played pass with large orange racquets. We rotated in each station.  
What do you need to learn next?
We will play some more and next week there will be badminton nets. 

The Red Plague

Agenda:
Scholastic Book Orders due Tuesday March 7th. 
1) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30. If your parent(s) would like to join us, please let Mrs. Saunders know. 

2) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00 - Field trip forms will be coming home early next week. Please be aware that there will be a $5.00 fee to supplement the cost of the field trip. Must be paid in cash. Thank you.

3) Please get your parents to sign your Operations with Decimals math tests - due by Monday.

4)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

5) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

6) Interactive Math Journal will be due on Thursday this week.

7) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
While we were outside, we discovered a red mystery substance at the bottom of the trunks of some of the trees. 
How did you show what you learned?
In our Fresh Air Friday Field Journal, we wrote down some questions that we have about this substance and created a plan for what we can do about it.
What do you need to learn next?
We will investigate what this substance is and report our findings to the students of Dr. Coffin School. Also, we want to connect with the City of Calgary and an Arborist to see how they can help us. 

I DID it! I LEARNED!

Agenda:
1) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30. If your parent(s) would like to join us, please let Mrs. Saunders know. 

2) For tomorrow's Fresh Air Friday please be prepared to head to Whispering Woods. Dress in layers and ensure you have lots of warm clothes as it will be chilly in the morning.

3)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

4) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

5) Interactive Math Journal will be due on Thursday this week.

6) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

7) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
From Mission Impossible, we learned that we needed patience and it wasn't about finishing the course but about what we could learn. We even appreciated that the course was difficult because we learned more about working hard!
How did you show what you learned?
We learned and got frustrated but we kept going even though we didn't finish the course!
What do you need to learn next?
We want to apply this to other areas in our school and our life. 

Desk Change ?!?!

Agenda:
1) Math - The Percent quiz will be tomorrow. 
2) Remember to give your parents the Child Care Tax Receipt that was given out yesterday. It is an original document, so don't lose it. 
3)  Our Outdoor School on May 2 - May 5th seems far away but we wanted to give you a reminder about these dates and that you can be paying for this overnight field trip online and in installments over the next few months if you would prefer. There will be an informative parent meeting about 1 month prior to our departure so please watch for information about this in the next month or so.

4) Novel Recommendations will continue tomorrow. 

5) Our grade 5/6s will be visiting Simon Fraser for the performance of The Little Mermaid on March 8th from 9:30 - 11:30.

6) Just a heads up - Grade 6s will visit Simon Fraser on March 22nd for our grade 7 Transition Day. 

7) Interactive Math Journal will be due on Thursday this week.

8) March 9th - Our next Spirit Day is Jersey Day and it is Fun Lunch too.

9) March 14th - Ski/Snowboard Lesson - 9:00 - 3:00

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We took up our work in social studies from yesterday. 
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed the answers through a class conversation. We specifically focused on boards of education and different school options that Calgary students have. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will move on to the Provincial Government tomorrow.