Thursday, February 28, 2019

Clay Day

Agenda:
1 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up

2 - Tomorrow is a PD Day

3 -  Page 195 is due for math on Monday 

4 - March 7th - Grade 6s will be heading to Simon Fraser for the Transition Day

5 - Fun Lunch will be on March 14th

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned STOP - Space, Time, Objects and People
Our Occupational Therapist came to work with our whole class about Time Management skills and working on larger assignments. She will also support us with binder and desk organization in the coming months. 
How did you show what you learned?
We learned various examples of how these 4 items can be used to get ready for a task and to work on a task. She had us practice using STOP.
What do you need to learn next?
We were asked to practice using STOP during our daily work. 

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Think Pink!

Agenda:
1- You need to think about the following question -
If we have the chance to invite David to our school for a 20 minute conversation from the ISS, we would ask him...........
We have to apply by tomorrow after school so we need your input on this section. If you need, you can check out the Google Doc to get some more ideas.

2 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up

3 - Clay for Kids is on Thursday morning

4 -  Friday, March 1st, is a PD Day

5 -  Page 195 is due for math tomorrow 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how and why Pink Shirt Day started.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjmf3I1_ZhU
How did you show what you learned?
We had a Coffin Cares assembly and watched a video. Students were recognized for showing Respect for Others and many of our students wore pink, shades of pink and our Dr. Coffin shirts or hoodies. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember how to show respect for others throughout the year and remember the lesson of Pink Shirt Day!

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Vermeer Oil Recreations

Agenda:
1 - In your Math booklet - please have finished up to the end of page 195 by tomorrow
2 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up
3 - Pink Shirt Day is tomorrow  - you could also wear your Dr. Coffin t-shirt or hoodie 
4 - Sky Science quiz will be on Wednesday morning - you can't study for this one :-)
5 - Clay for Kids is on Thursday morning
6 - Math quiz and Moon Phases signed and due by Wednesday 7 - 
7-  Friday, March 1st, is a PD Day
8 - Library is tomorrow

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned our cover song that we will be doing on the ukulele and we determined our group name. 
How did you show what you learned?
We searched up different songs or we chose from a list and submitted our ideas to Mr. O'Reilly. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to play our song on the ukulele and then we will record it. 

Monday, February 25, 2019

Ch-Ch-Chilly!!!

Agenda:

1 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up
2 - Treat Day is tomorrow 
3 - Pink Shirt Day is on Wednesday 
4 - Sky Science quiz will be on Wednesday morning - you can't study for this one :-)
5 - Clay for Kids will start next week - our class is Thursday morning. 
6 - Math quiz signed and Moon Phases signed and due by Wednesday 7 - Next Friday, March 1st, is a PD Day





Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about MLA and the provincial level of government. 
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed their role and how they work for us. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish the booklet. 

Friday, February 22, 2019

Successful Math Night

Agenda:
1 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up
2 - Treat Day is on Tuesday 
3 - Pink Shirt Day is on Wednesday 
4 - Clay for Kids will start next week - our class is Thursday morning. 
5 - Next Friday, March 1st, is a PD Day



Our next math unit will be looking at fractions and decimals which will lead us into a study of measurement.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about the Arctic Winter Games during our Fresh Air Friday. 
We also noticed that the sun is appearing much higher in the sky! Ask me how we determine the angle of the sun's position.  
How did you show what you learned?
We ran various stations for our little buddies - snow building, snow shoeing, seal walk, high kick, harpoon toss, stick and bone game, curling and the run jump. 
What do you need to learn next?
We enjoyed the opportunity to be the leaders and create an exciting day for our little buddies. 

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Don't be too Cool for Coats!

Agenda:
1 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up

2- Our school math night is tonight Feb. 21 from 6:00 - 7:00pm

3 - Tomorrow is Fresh Air Friday - please come dressed to be out in the snow all day tomorrow. Snow pants, winter boots, gloves, toques, warm socks (maybe a 2nd pair), warm coat, etc. 

Our next math unit will be looking at fractions and decimals which will lead us into a study of measurement.



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make a glass mosaic tile. We also learned that glass can be very sharp :-)
How did you show what you learned?
We each got to make a glass tile. Some of us made a colourful design and some made an image of something meaningful. 
What do you need to learn next?
We took pictures of each of our pieces so that when they come back and are hung on the chain link fence, we will know which one is ours. 

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

MATH

Agenda:
1 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up

2- Our school math night is tomorrow Feb. 21 from 6:00 - 7:00pm

3 - Clay for Kids - fused glass art piece will be done by every student. Our class will make ours on Thursday afternoon. 

Our next math unit will be looking at fractions and decimals which will lead us into a study of measurement.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to create a routine with a beginning, middle and end while using 1 of the 8 stations in the gym.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked as a group and we made a routine. We focused on high, medium and low body positions. We focused on strength and flexibility. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will move through the remaining 6 stations and create different routines. We will share these routines on Monday. 

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Where's the Math in That?

Agenda:
1 - Due Dates Coming Up in Science -
Centers' booklet is due Feb. 20th
Moon Phases - Due Feb. 20th
When you get a chance read or listen to some or all of the books on this website:
http://tfwwca.digital.scholastic.com/cb/node-34799

2 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up - library is tomorrow

3- Save the Date - our school math night is Thursday Feb. 21 from 5:30 - 6:30

4 - Fun Lunch is on Wednesdsay

5 - Clay for Kids - fused glass work with every class



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to find the math in our math games. 
How did you show what you learned?
We are playing math games in class to learn the rules and see how it can apply to the math skills we need to develop as students. 
What do you need to learn next?
We are excited to share these games with our families during the math night and maybe purchase one as a family 

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Quick Quiz Fun

Agenda:
1 - Time to Study the Moon -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZHdzl6ZWg - Watch this video again to help you with the phases of the moon
HOMEWORK - Your month of tracking continues - please look up each evening/night and observe our moon! Record it on your monthly tracking sheet.  I will do a spot check of your moon phases chart one day next week.
Due Dates Coming Up in Science -
Centers' booklet is due Feb. 20th
Moon Phases - Due Feb. 20th
When you get a chance read or listen to some or all of the books on this website:
http://tfwwca.digital.scholastic.com/cb/node-34799

2 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up - library is tomorrow

3 - Wednesday Feb. 13 - Unicorn Day

4 - Thursday, Friday and Monday are no School Days

5 - If you are planning to share Valentine's Cards tomorrow, please make sure you have a card/item for all 25 of your classmates

6- Save the Date - our school math night is Thursday Feb. 21

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to play Happy Birthday on the ukulele  
How did you show what you learned?
We used pictures of the chords and the melody.
What do you need to learn next?
We want to learn more songs on the ukulele. 

Friday, February 08, 2019

Winter Walk Day - We did it!

Agenda:
1 - Time to Study the Moon -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZHdzl6ZWg - Watch this video again to help you with the phases of the moon
HOMEWORK - Your month of tracking continues - please look up each evening/night and observe our moon! Record it on your monthly tracking sheet.  I will do a spot check of your moon phases chart one day next week.
Due Dates Coming Up in Science -
Sun Dial needs to be made by Friday Feb. 8th
Centers' booklet is due Feb. 13th
Moon Phases - Due Feb. 19th
When you get a chance read or listen to some or all of the books on this website:
http://tfwwca.digital.scholastic.com/cb/node-34799

2 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up

3 - Please fill in the Participant form for our ski trip in March - Return by Monday

4 -Wednesday Feb. 13 - Unicorn Day

5 - Thursday, Friday and Monday are no School Days

6 - If you are planning to share Valentine's Cards, please make sure you have a card/item for all 25 of your classmates. 


Clubs Next week -
Monday - Cup Stacking
Tuesday - Chess Club



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that not all of the wooden blocks are the same weight. 
How did you show what you learned?
We used a pan balance to compare the weights and create equation sentences to show equality. 
Some of us used a website to create and solve different equations. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will finish our balances unit and move on to Primes, Composites, multiples and factors. 

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

Wax on, Wane off

Agenda:
1 - Time to Study the Moon -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZHdzl6ZWg - Watch this video again to help you with the phases of the moon
HOMEWORK - Your month of tracking continues - please look up each evening/night and observe our moon! Record it on your monthly tracking sheet.  I will do a spot check of your moon phases chart one day next week.
Due Dates Coming Up in Science -
Sun Dial needs to be made by Friday Feb. 8th
Centers' booklet is due Feb. 13th
Moon Phases - Due Feb. 19th
When you get a chance read or listen to some or all of the books on this website:
http://tfwwca.digital.scholastic.com/cb/node-34799

2 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up

3 - Please fill in the Participant form for our ski trip in March - Return by Monday



Our School Science Fair is tomorrow  - Feb. 7th. Parents and families are welcome to come and see all of the projects in our gym. We ask that you come between 9:15 and 11:45 as students are being judged in the afternoon. Thanks for all your support. 

Branton Open House is Thursday Feb. 7th



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about the Moon Phases -again!!!!
How did you show what you learned?
We made a flip book - it had the 8 phases of the moon on the pages
Mr. P told us his trick about Washington. D.C. 
Mrs. Saunders told us her trick - Wax on, Wane off - Karate Kid 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish our moon phase tracking and continue to LOOK UP!

Tuesday, February 05, 2019

Another Blue Day

Agenda:
1 - Time to Study the Moon -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZHdzl6ZWg - Watch this video again to help you with the phases of the moon
HOMEWORK - Your month of tracking continues - please look up each evening/night and observe our moon! Record it on your monthly tracking sheet.  I will do a spot check of your moon phases chart one day next week.
Due Dates Coming Up in Science -
Sun Dial needs to be made by Friday Feb. 8th
Centers' booklet is due Feb. 13th
Moon Phases - Due Feb. 19th
When you get a chance read or listen to some or all of the books on this website:
http://tfwwca.digital.scholastic.com/cb/node-34799

2 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up

3 - Math - make up 1 of your own word problems like the ones we did in math today - you will be sharing these with your classmates tomorrow
4 - Please return the report card envelope by Wednesday

5 - Share your IRIS entry about Hoop Dancing with your family

6 - Please fill in the Participant form for our ski trip in March - Return by Monday
Our School Science Fair is this Thursday - Feb. 7th. Parents and families are welcome to come and see all of the projects in our gym. We ask that you come between 9:15 and 11:45 as students are being judged in the afternoon. Thanks for all your support. 

Winter Walk Day is Wednesday Feb. 6th - weather permitting

Branton Open House is Thursday Feb. 7th

Monday, February 04, 2019

Happy Chinese New Year

Agenda:
1 - Time to Study the Moon -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZHdzl6ZWg - Watch this video again to help you with the phases of the moon
HOMEWORK - Your month of tracking continues - please look up each evening/night and observe our moon! Record it on your monthly tracking sheet.  I will do a spot check of your moon phases chart one day next week.

2 - Read 20 minutes each night - on Raz Kids too if you are signed up

3 - Please return the report card envelope by Wednesday

4 - Share your IRIS entry about Hoop Dancing with your family

Our School Science Fair is next Thursday - Feb. 7th. Parents and families are welcome to come and see all of the projects in our gym. We ask that you come between 9:15 and 11:45 as students are being judged in the afternoon. Thanks for all your support. 

Winter Walk Day is Wednesday Feb. 6th

Branton Open House is Thursday Feb. 7th


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned a way to Crack the Code for spelling rules. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had Mrs. Polski join our spelling class and she shared a few spelling rules with us. See the picture  about words with the long a sound and see what you can learn - ask me once you think you know!
What do you need to learn next?
We will have Mrs. Polski come back next week to share some more rules with us and now we need to apply these new ideas to our daily work.