Report Cards are Coming Home Today

Agenda:
1 - Novel Recommendation #2 due Feb. 27
2 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd - 2:00 - 3:05pm - Please wear a black t-shirt. 
3 - Estimate the sum or difference or product or quotient of these 4 or 6 questions:

Grade 5 and Grade 6

1) 2.48 +2.99 = 

2) 6.543 – 4.897 = 

3) 4.23 +7.862 = 

4) 23.78 – 0.36 = 

Grade 6 Only (but grade 5's are welcome to do it as well)

5) 45.87 x 9.078 = 

6) 98.07 ./. 8.763 = 

4 - News Article Plan - due Thursday
5 - Winter Walk Day tomorrow - please come dressed and prepared to participate in this National Event. 

Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We are nearly ready to share our learning with our school mates and family on Thursday.  
How did you show what you learned?
We have been practicing our 1-minute presentation and focusing on eye contact and projecting our voice. We also had a chance to practice our song this morning. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will present to our classmates tomorrow to feel prepared for Thursday. 

Week and Month organization with our Occupational Therapist

Agenda:
1 - Novel Recommendation #2 due Feb. 27
2 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd - 2:00 - 3:05pm - Invitation is in your backpack
3 - We are starting addition, subtraction of decimals (grade 5) and multiplication and division of decimals (grade 6) next week in math. 
4 - News Article Plan - due Thursday
5 - Quotation Use Sheet - both sides due tomorrow
6 - Calendar Homework Due tomorrow - Talk to your family about your plans for Feb and fill those in on the calendar and look at your evening commitments this week and fill those in on the weekly plans. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We talked about public speaking skills today.
How did you show what you learned?
We brainstormed ideas about what strong public speakers do to engage their audience and keep their speech exciting. We watched a TED talks and observed strong public speaking examples. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will create a rubric for our Novel Recommendation and the public speaking skills we will be using. 

Fresh Air Friday Chronicles

Agenda:
1 - Novel Recommendation #2 due Feb. 27
2 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd - 2:00 - 3:05pm - Invitation is in your backpack
3 - Sign and return your Social Studies test by Monday
4 - We are starting addition, subtraction of decimals (grade 5) and multiplication and division of decimals (grade 6) next week in math. 


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We participated in World Literacy Day today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had an opportunity to read to someone (our little buddies), read to self (in Whispering Woods) and listen to reading (The Wright 3). 
What do you need to learn next?
We can use these skills in our future reading as well as our Novel Recommendation. 

Flying Flight in our Pajamas

Agenda:
1 - Novel Recommendation #2 due Feb. 27
2 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd - 2:00 - 3:05pm - Invitation is in your backpack
3 - Sign and return your Social Studies test by Monday
4 - Come dressed in layers for tomorrow - we will be spending part of our day outside. 
5 - Bring a book for your buddy from home - maybe you have an old favorite picture book that you have always loved. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about Air, Aerodynamics and Flight from 20 University of Calgary students. 
How did you show what you learned?
We were interviewed by the U of C students and they asked us what we knew about flight and Aerodynamics. We participated in a variety of experiments with a very small group (2 - 5 with 2 student teachers). Some examples included: paper airplanes (gliders) and looked at how to make them go farther, demonstrating low vs. high air pressure, How birds fly?, etc. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to start our next science unit on Flight, Air and Aerodynamics. And, the student teachers will return in two weeks to revisit the concepts we were introduced to today. 

Another great day....

Agenda:
1 - Study for math test on decimals tomorrow
2 - Novel Recommendation #2 due Feb. 27
3 - Fun Lunch and Pajama Day are on Jan 26
4 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd - 2:00 - 3:00pm
5 - Jan 26 - student teachers from the University of Calgary will be joining our class to introduce Air and Aerodynamics
6 - Quiz on decimals, ordering decimals, equivalent decimals and rounding decimals - On Thursday 
7 - Sign and return your social studies test by Monday

Learning Intentions 
What did you learn today?
We received our social studies tests back. 
How did you show what you learned?
We reviewed our scores and we went over all of the answers so we know why we got the question wrong. 
What do you need to learn next?
We are moving on to our next social studies unit after our learning celebration next week. 

Meditation Movement

Agenda:
1 - Finish the review sheet in math - we are taking it up tomorrow. 
1 - Novel Recommendation #2 due Feb. 27
2 - Fun Lunch and Pajama Day are on Jan 26
3 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd
4 - Jan 26 - student teachers from the University of Calgary will be joining our class to introduce Air and Aerodynamics
5 - Quiz on decimals, ordering decimals, equivalent decimals and rounding decimals - On Thursday 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We have been working hard on our Celebration of Learning project. The theme is "What you won't learn in grade 6 science!"
How did you show what you learned?
We are drawing pictures, creating manipluatives and models, working with clay and PowerPoint or osiers. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish and practice so we can present on Feb. 2nd. 

29 Days to Read

Agenda:
1 - Novel Recommendation #2 due Feb. 27
2 - Fun Lunch and Pajama Day are on Jan 26
3 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd
4 - Jan 26 - student teachers from the University of Calgary will be joining our class to introduce Air and Aerodynamics
5 - Quick Quiz on decimals, fractions, ordering decimals and fractions, equivalent decimals and fractions and rounding decimals - On Wednesday 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about desk and binder organization. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked with Kim an occupational therapist from Alberta Health Services. We cleaned our desks, we organized our binders and duo tangs. We could test our binder with the butterfly test.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to do a check-in on Thursday morning. We will meet with Kim next Monday to look at how to organize for a long term project. 

The Chronicles of the Sundial

Agenda:
1 - Fun Lunch order forms are due Jan 22
2 - Fun Lunch and Pajama Day are on Jan 26
3 - Learning Celebration will be on Feb. 2nd

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to use a sundial and understood what it was showing us. 
How did you show what you learned?
We learned that in order to use a sun dial properly we needed to understand exactly where north is. 

We know the sun doesn't move, but the shadow changed positions because the earth rotated on its axis which caused the sun light to cast a shadow in a different spot each hour. 

What do you need to learn next?
We would like to use them again after the Spring Forward  time change happens and see how that impacts the position of the shadow. 

Ask me about the Science Centers

Agenda:
1- Fun Lunch orders due Jan. 22
2 - Come dressed for the weather tomorrow. We will be testing our sundials throughout the day tomorrow.

Holding Court...

Agenda:
1 -  Determine how you plan to proceed with your research phase and planning of your "What you won't learn in Grade 6 Science" Project. 
2 - Edit Fun is Due Thursday
3 - Don't forget your 2$ for your science fair trifold! The school Fair is on Thursday Feb. 9th!

Celebration of Learning is on Feb. 2nd. 

Learning Intentions 
What did you learn today?
We looked at rounding of decimal numbers today (with Mrs. Osicki) 
How did you show what you learned?
We rounded numbers to the nearest whole number, tenth and hundredth. We struggled with knowing which place value to round it to. 
For example: 1.35 - 1.4  and 1.34  - 1.3 (5 and above, give it a shove, 4 and below, let it go)
What do you need to learn next?
We need some more practice with rounding and move into the thousandths place. 

Just a Normal Day...

Agenda:
1 -  Determine what area of the Sky Science curriculum you want to focus on for your Celebration of Learning.
2 - Edit Fun is Due Thursday
3 - Your Moon Phase sheets are due - please remember them for tomorrow.
4 - Page 189 - 190 due tomorrow
5 - Don't forget your 2$ for your science fair trifold! The school Fair is on Thursday Feb. 9th!

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We had our first game of volleyball today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We are on teams of 6 or 7 and focusing on our ready position, bent knees , and accuracy and control of the volleyball. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will continue to play games for this week and shift our teams each day. 

City Hall Trip on Monday - don't forget!

Agenda:
1 - Moon Phases Sheet is due Tuesday

2 - Our field trip to City Hall is on Monday. Students must be bring their litterless lunch, snack, water bottle and clothes for an outdoor, one hour walking tour of Stephen Avenue.
The Bus will leave at 8:45! Students must be at school on time on Monday morning or the bus will be leaving without them. 
Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather - layers will be important. We begin our day inside City Hall for a 2 hour tour. We hope to eat lunch at Olympic Plaza and then will be walking down Stephen Avenue so ensure you have appropriate footwear.

3 - Science Fair students please bring 2 dollars for your trifold please.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We worked with our little buddies to ensure they had a very successful first try at snow shoeing. 
How did you show what you learned?
We helped them get the snow shoes on, keep them tight and talked about how snow shoes are like polar bears large paws. 
What do you need to learn next?
We would like to try the snow shoes up at Nose Hill. 

Can you spot the Fundamental Freedoms?

Agenda:

1 - Moon Phases Sheet is due Tuesday
2 - Field trip form for our trip to City Hall on Monday.
3 - Science Fair students please bring 2 dollars for your trifold please.
4 - Come prepared to be outside tomorrow. Snow pants, warm jacket, mitts, hat, etc.

Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We had a social test today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We learned that sometimes what you study (or cram for) might not be on the test. However, we are better people because we know about Fundamental Freedoms now! 
What do you need to learn next?
We look forward to getting our test marks back. 

3...2...1..... Quiz Off!

Agenda:
1 - Social Studies quiz tomorrow - be sure to study and feel well rested
2 - spelling is due tomorrow - view yesterday's blog if you aren't finished
3 - Moon Phases Sheet is due Monday
4 - Field trip form for our trip to City Hall on Monday.


https://www.nasa.gov - to view the NASA's 3D Printed Habitat Challenge

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
During Social Studies, we talked about what we would do if we saw discrimination occurring and what we should do?
How did you show what you learned?
We used a story from the text book to start this conversation. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to take our Social test tomorrow. 

Bump, Set, Serve

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - test on Thursday
2. Field trip form due Wednesday - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us.
3. Science Fair students need to bring $2.00 for their trifold. 
4. Edit fun is due Wednesday and Spelling is due Thursday

EDIT FUN

A, blizard is different from, a snowstorm because blizzard’s have really strong wins that blow at over 35 myles per our. blizzerds dont alweys prodace a lot of snow, but blowing snow make it very hard to see. blizards can last for three, hour or more. Savere blizzards have three qualitys: winds over 45 Miles, per hour pour visibility, and tempature’s that are 10 degree or below.  “thats colde” exclaim won chyld

Weekly Words:

1.   expression

2.   seizure

3.   minority

4.   detain

5.   fraction

Weekly Exercises:

Find an antonym  – 3

Define – 4

Choose 4 letters and make a new word – 3

Vowels vs. consonants – 4

Find a rhyming word - 3

Leave some letters blank – 4

mlsaunders@cbe.ab.ca 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We worked on our Sky Science Centers for the 2nd time today. Each center has a different focus - constellations, the sun, the planets, Meteors, the moon, Sun Dials, Star Tales, Current Events, MARS,  Emitting and Reflecting Light and Eclipses. 
How did you show what you learned?
We are working through our booklet and doing various activities for each center. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will continue to work on these centers for 3 - 4 more days. 

Curling our Head Around Science

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - test on Thursday
2. Math - page 179: questions 3 - 11 due tomorrow 
3. Field trip form due Wednesday - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us.

Learning Intentions 
What did you learn today?
We learned how to curl today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a residency for the day. She brought brooms, rocks and the house for us to try it out. We had one game and played first to the pin. 
What do you need to learn next?
We would like to buy a set of curling equipment so we can try this game during physical education. 

Winter Wonderland

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - Handout 3 - Part B – due Monday.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws–lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page–15.html
2. Social Studies Test – next Thursday.  We will be reviewing and studying next week.
3. Curling One Day Residency - Monday Jan 9th
4. Field trip to City Hall - Monday Jan. 16th - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us.

Amazing first day of Snow Shoeing. Students' positive attitudes and excellent choices in outerwear made for a wonderful first day. We can't wait to try again with a bit warmer weather and hot chocolate :-)

Also, we had the opportunity to watch two astronauts, Shane Kimbrough and Peggy Whitson, on their Space Walk today. They spent approximately 6 hours working on the outside of the ISS changing and repairing some batteries.  

Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned how to put on snow shoes and move around the deep snow. 
How did you show what you learned?
We were the first group at Dr. Coffin to try  out the new snow shoes. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will help our little buddies try them out next Friday. 

One Whole Day!

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - Handout 3 - Part B – due Monday.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws–lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page–15.html
2. Social Studies Test – next Thursday.  We will be reviewing and studying next week.
3. Curling One Day Residency - Monday Jan 9th
4. Field trip to City Hall - Monday Jan. 16th - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us. 
5. Be prepared to go outside tomorrow. We will be going snow shoeing in our field tomorrow. Bring snow pants, snow boots, warm mitts and a warm toque. If you have snow shoes please feel free to bring them. 

Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We created an interactive math journal page on fractions today. We began looking at how fractions relate to decimals and percents. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did a lot of cutting to create our fraction flip chart.
What do you need to learn next?
We will need to fill in the left hand side of the page once we learn a little bit more. 

Branton Jr. High Visit.

Agenda:

1. Social Studies – Handout 3 Part A - Due tomorrow 
2. Spelling and Edit Fun are Due Thursday
3. Curling One Day Residency - Monday Jan 9th
4. Field trip to City Hall - Monday Jan. 16th - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us. 
5. The grade 6s had a presentation from Branton Jr. High today. They will hold their Open House on Feb. 2nd at 7pm. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began our volleyball unit today in gym. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked on our bumps and keeping control of the volleyball. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will work on sets tomorrow and start putting these skills together. 

Welcome Back!

Agenda:

1. Social Studies – Handout 2 – questions #1-10. Due tomorrow.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-15.html
2. Spelling is Due Thursday
3. Curling One Day Residency - Monday Jan 9th
4. Field trip to City Hall - Monday Jan. 16th

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the strings on a Ukulele and how to play the C, F, and G chord. 
How did you show what you learned?
We played Row Your Boat. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more of the chords and different songs.