What we did today:
- we created a political spectrum and plotted countries from around the world on it as well as the Society's 1-3 - during PE, we worked on our puck handling skills in floor hockey - we broke down the articles we have been reading in class about the presidential election into the components of an article to prepare us for writing our own news articles - we read more in the book "Wonder"and looked at photos of people who have similar facial deformities - in grade 5 science, we collected today's weather data and discussed what impacts the weather. We then tested our hypothesis about hot air rising and cold air sinking by checking thermometers set up throughout our class to see if our hypothesis was correct. - we have math quizzes tomorrow. Grade 5 is on expanded form, written form and standard form. Grade 6 is on rounding to help estimate using multiplication. Important Dates: Thursday, November 3 - grade 5 vaccinations in afternoon Friday, November 4 - deadline for winter clothing donations for Syrian refugees at Keeler Elementary Homework: - read - practice your basic facts - Grade 6's (and 5's if you are curious): Watch the following videos to review or learn the different long multiplication strategies. Long Multiplication Strategy Video Links (if you can't click on the video, copy and paste it into the address): Algorithm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JynClLdfPgc Box https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKbMt5Ah_Ho Expanded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZJlwvJ-7zI Lattice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3T_NhFlpB0 Rainbow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oli7YzRE2Sk Patrols: - for students who are not on the First Crew of Patrollers until the end of December, review your patroller handbook so that you can retake the test. Please review the patroller letter to parents I posted earlier. - Check the schedule regularly Important Fundraising Note Dear Students and family members of Prince of Wales School, Mrs. McKay’s POWer hour is all about giving back and helping other. The first group of people that we have chosen to help live right in our city. We will be collecting winter coats, boots, hats, scarves, mitts, and snow pants that are gently used. These items will be for Syrian Refugees from Keeler school in Calgary, where Ms. Georg is now teaching. The refugees have left their homes with nothing but themselves. (Think about it if you did not have a warm winter coat walking out into the snow). Please bring in sizes for age 4 and up. Please help out! Donations can be brought to Mrs. McKay’s classroom. Please have all donations here by November 4, 2016. -The members of the Give power hour Grade 6 Volunteer Opportunity: Morning Announcements are an important part of Prince of Wales School to help keep everyone informed about important events, to celebrate birthdays, and to share news to our learning community. Being a morning announcer would require grade 6 students to:
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What we did today:
- we read an article about the presidential election and answered comprehension questions about the article - during PE, we played Dr. Dodgeball - the school constable came in today to discuss vandalism and our school. What is the fine for someone under 17 years of age if they are caught vandalizing? - we read more in the book "Wonder" - in grade 5 science, we collected today's weather data and discussed what impacts the weather. We then reviewed our results we collected from our school temperature gathering activity. - we had PoWer Hour this afternoon Important Dates: Thursday, November 3 - grade 5 vaccinations Friday, November 4 - deadline for winter clothing donations for Syrian refugees at Keeler Elementary Homework: - read - practice your basic facts - Grade 6's (and 5's if you are curious): Watch the following videos to review or learn the different long multiplication strategies. Long Multiplication Strategy Video Links (if you can't click on the video, copy and paste it into the address): Algorithm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JynClLdfPgc Box https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKbMt5Ah_Ho Expanded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZJlwvJ-7zI Lattice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3T_NhFlpB0 Rainbow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oli7YzRE2Sk Patrols: - for students who are not on the First Crew of Patrollers until the end of December, review your patroller handbook so that you can retake the test. Please review the patroller letter to parents I posted earlier. - Check the schedule regularly Important Fundraising Note Dear Students and family members of Prince of Wales School, Mrs. McKay’s POWer hour is all about giving back and helping other. The first group of people that we have chosen to help live right in our city. We will be collecting winter coats, boots, hats, scarves, mitts, and snow pants that are gently used. These items will be for Syrian Refugees from Keeler school in Calgary, where Ms. Georg is now teaching. The refugees have left their homes with nothing but themselves. (Think about it if you did not have a warm winter coat walking out into the snow). Please bring in sizes for age 4 and up. Please help out! Donations can be brought to Mrs. McKay’s classroom. Please have all donations here by November 4, 2016. -The members of the Give power hour |
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May 2018
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