Chilly Day

Agenda:
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
3 - Ratio HW - Picturing Ratios - please make sure you ask if you aren't understanding something
4 - Yoga starts next week

Note from Patrick (our student teacher):

1) Here is another robot-themed game that provides a VERY good and basic introduction to some basic programming concepts.  

http://lightbot.com/flash.html

Students will be using loops extensively, so this gives a good visual guide to the basics.

2) In a few weeks we will begin our work with Robotics. To give coding a try, have a look at this:  https://david-peter.de/parachuting-robots/
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'
Patrick suggested that You can try Manufactoria too - http://pleasingfungus.com/Manufactoria/


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We had an opportunity to work with a grade 2/3 class to help improve their descriptive writing skills. 
How did you show what you learned?
The teacher drew a monster picture and the grade 2/3 class had to write about the picture using descriptive words and phrases. Our class read the descriptive paragraph and drew our versions of their robot. We were all very close to the actual drawing. 
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to send them a paragraph about our robot tomorrow morning. 

Super, Blue, Blood Moon

Agenda:
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
3 - Electricity art is due Tuesday 
4 - T-Shirt and Hoodie Orders due by Wednesday morning!
5 - Ratio HW - butterflies page only
6 - Yoga starts next week

Note from Patrick:

1) Here is another robot-themed game that provides a VERY good and basic introduction to some basic programming concepts.  

http://lightbot.com/flash.html

Students will be using loops extensively, so this gives a good visual guide to the basics.

2) In a few weeks we will begin our work with Robotics. To give coding a try, have a look at this:  https://david-peter.de/parachuting-robots/
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'
Patrick suggested that You can try Manufactoria too - http://pleasingfungus.com/Manufactoria/


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about a significant event that will occur tonight https://www.dogonews.com/2018/1/29/stargazers-eagerly-await-super-blue-blood-moon-on-january-31?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5a6ffe1f7977991cf2000612-2018-01-29
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at the above website
What do you need to learn next?
We will discuss it tomorrow.

It's Lit (the new meaning)

Agenda:
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - Please bring your $2 for science fair
3 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
4 - Electricity art is due Tuesday 
5 - T-Shirt and Hoodie Orders due by Thursday 

In a few weeks we will begin our work with Robotics. To give coding a try, have a look at this:  https://david-peter.de/parachuting-robots/
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'
Patrick suggested that You can try Manufactoria too - http://pleasingfungus.com/Manufactoria/


Our math unit will be moving into Ratios.


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We are learning about our physical literacy in our new gymnastics unit. 
How did you show what you learned?
We showed a variety of balances and tried some stretches. 
What do you need to learn next?
We are setting  personal goal for our own flexibility. 

Shine Moon Shine aka Reflect Moon Reflect

Agenda:
Report Cards Come Home Today 
No School tomorrow :-) 
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - Please bring your $2 for science fair
3 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
4 - Electricity art is due Tuesday 
In a few weeks we will begin our work with Robotics. To give coding a try, have a look at this:  https://david-peter.de/parachuting-robots/
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'
Patrick suggested that You can try Manufactoria too - http://pleasingfungus.com/Manufactoria/


Our math unit is decimals and how they relate to fractions. 



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to round decimals today.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked with a peer to learn from each other and tried a variety of examples. 
What do you need to learn next?
We want to try this with lots of different numbers. 

Can You Please Close the Lights?

Agenda:
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - Please bring your $2 for science fair
3 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
4 - Scholastic is Due. tomorrow

In a few weeks we will begin our work with Robotics. To give coding a try, have a look at this:  https://david-peter.de/parachuting-robots/
Remember - don't think 'I can't do this!!!!!' think, 'I need to try again!' or 'I don't get it yet!'

Our math unit is decimals and how they relate to fractions.

Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned how to draw various electrical symbols. 
How did you show what you learned?
We made an art piece by drawing a circuit. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to partner up and actually make our drawings and see if the circuit is open or closed. 

Will it Light?

Agenda:
1 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2 - Please bring your $2 for science fair
3 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
4 - Scholastic is Due. Jan. 25th 

5 - Branton Visit is tomorrow for all Grade 6s

Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We learned various ways to create a closed circuit. 
How did you show what you learned?
We made predictions and then tested different ways. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will learn the parts of a battery and bulb and how an electrician represents all the parts of a circuit. 

Center or Centre?

Agenda:
1 - Tomorrow is Treat Day - bring your quarters
2 - Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
3 - Please bring your $2 for science fair
4 - School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
5 - Scholastic is Due. Jan. 26th 
6 - Bring a beach ball if you have one - we just need one more :-)

7 - Change this fraction to a decimal -   25/100 and 30/100 ~ We have just begun our unit on Decimals - talk with your families about ways they use decimals every day. 

Check out https://www.calm.com/sleep  Mrs. Saunders learned about this at a conference she went to last week. Another great resource she learned about was https://www.anxietybc.com 

Check them out and let me know what you like and learn from it. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to light a light bulb with a battery and a wire. We learned about items that conduct electricity. 
How did you show what you learned?
We are working through 7 different centers
What do you need to learn next?
We need to complete these centers and use our knowledge for the robotic unit. 

When You Meet Someone, You Say Hello/Gallop

Agenda:
1) Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2) Please bring your $2 for science fair
3) School Science Fair is on Wednesday Feb. 7th - viewing in the am and judging in the pm
4) Scholastic is Due. Jan. 26th 
5) Bring a beach ball if you have one


Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We learned that it can be scary and intimidating to get up in front of a group of people to perform. Sometimes you can feel nervous but that nervous energy can be ok. 
How did you show what you learned?
We tried our best. We focused on our strong drumming skills. We embraced the opportunity and celebration of the event. 
What do you need to learn next?
We can apply these skills and this successful event to future opportunities when we feel nervous infant of an audience. 

Volleyball Volleys

Agenda:
1) Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2) Please bring your $2 for science fair
3) Drumming Performance is at 11 tomorrow
4) Scholastic is Due. Jan. 26th 
5) Bring a beach ball if you have one

Dress for the weather tomorrow. We will be going out for a portion of the morning tomorrow. Please ensure you have your warm clothes and snow pants. 


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to set up our own electricity centers today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We got into groups and we found the materials we needed for 8 different centers.
What do you need to learn next?
We will start the centers on Monday

Drumming Beats

Agenda:
1) Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2) Fun Lunch is on Thursday
3) T-Shirt interest form due Tuesday 
4) Please bring your $2 for science fair
5) Spelling due Thursday 
6) Math - some students have a word problem to complete for tomorrow
7) Social Studies test - please have it signed and returned by Thursday



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about mixed and improper fractions or reviewed equivalent fractions
How did you show what you learned?
We viewed a slide presentation and talked about various examples and real life applications. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will complete some word problems using mixed and improper fractions. 

Melt Away....

Agenda:
1) Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
2) Fun Lunch is next Thursday
3) POW due Monday
4) Scientific Method sheet - due end of day Monday
5) T-Shirt interest form due Tuesday 
6) Please bring your $2 for science fair


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that salt lowers the freezing point of ice (ice cubes melt faster when salt is added.)
How did you show what you learned?
We conducted a science experiment and discovered what happens when salt is added to an ice cube. We followed the scientific method and made observations.
What do you need to learn next?
We wondered if other crystal substances would melt ice also? Maybe sugar?

Blue Day #2

Agenda:
1) News Article - take home to be signed and returned by Friday please
2) Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.
3) Fun Lunch is next Thursday
4) POW due Monday


Chances are very good that tomorrow will be a Blue Day again. However, we have a brief activity that we would like to do outside tomorrow. Please come with hats, mitts, warm boots and snow pants for our activity. 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We began looking at electricity today. We 'played' with the materials to discover what we will be working with oner the next few weeks. We will be working towards working with robots and the Dacta Lego kits.  
How did you show what you learned?
We worked in 3 different groups - looking through and playing with the materials, exploring the Portal for other electricity materials and finding appropriate books and websites to use as reference materials during the unit. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will begin learning about circuits, batteries, bulbs, switches, etc.

First Indoor Recess - Brrrrr

Agenda:
1) Spelling and Edit Fun - Due Thursday 
2) News Article - take home to be signed and returned by Friday please
3) Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.

4) Fun Lunch is next Thursday
5) POW due Monday




Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that lots of animals use the over and underpasses in Banff National Park. We also discovered the importance of these to the Mandate of the National Parks of Canada. 
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at the different reasons why national parks are important to us. 
What do you need to learn next?
Next time we are out in a National Park, like Banff, we want to ask our family: Why do you think we have National Parks? Here is a chance to educate them about the Mandates of the National Parks. 

Spike

Agenda:
1) Coffin Cares Assembly is tomorrow - Wear your Dr. Coffin shirt or your favorite Green shirt/jersey
2) Spelling and Edit Fun - Due Thursday 
3) News Article - take home to be signed and returned by Friday please
4) Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned about the different National Parks in Canada - especially Jasper and Banff. We learned their stories and how they are important. 
How did you show what you learned?
We viewed a Ted Talks, a school project video and reviewed the National Parks Mandate.  
What do you need to learn next?
We are going to write an informational paragraph and why it is important to protect National Parks. 

Welcome Back!!!

Agenda:
1) Office Helpers - Lunch meeting tomorrow
2) Spelling - Due Thursday

Our upcoming Math unit will be fractions, equivalent fractions, mixed number and improper fractions and then on to decimals and how they relate to fractions.

Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We discussed Natural Disasters that can occur in different regions of Canada
How did you show what you learned?
We observed pictures and identified which region each natural disaster belonged too. We also discussed the flood of 2013. 
What do you need to learn next?
We want to learn more about these unique situations.