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.