The grade sixes were so engaged and asked AMAZING questions to PC Golder in our first VIP session.

Mentor book of the week

This week in language arts we are reading a book called, “Playing War” by Kathy Beckwith. In this story, Luke and his friends liked playing war. But their new friend Sameer didn’t think it was so fun. When Luke asked why, he learned that Sameer had lived through and lost his family in a real war. Luke and his friends learned to think differently about the game they thought was fun.

To support our conversations in class, the following are a list of at-home suggestions for extension activities that will support this weeks learning:
• Read a newspaper article about a conflict in the world, or refugees.
• Learn more about International Aid Organizations such as Free the Children, or Doctors Without Borders.
• Discuss how the quote of the week relates to what you have read at home or what your child has learned in class.

Spelling quiz

We will be having a Halloween spelling quiz on November 1st.
The list is:
*orange
*night
*mask
*witch
*treat
*candy
*dark
*bat
*broom
*party
*shadow
*October
*trick
*Halloween

Enjoying the fall weather and playing 3-ball kick baseball.

Today we are using dice to create and extend growing and shrinking patterns.

Today we were working on creating patterns and then having partners extend them.

Second Step program

A copy of the following letter will be sent home tomorrow regarding the Second Step program that our grade 5/6 class will be participating in.  While the program is titled as a grade five program, it is still very applicable to our grade six students.

Dear Family,

We want your child to be as successful as possible at school. Success in school is not just about reading and math. It is also about knowing how to learn and how to get along with others. Ms. Hiedi Britton-deJeu, LDCSB Social Worker will be vising our class this fall, beginning October 17, 2019 to help us learn some of these critical skills using the Grade 5 Second Step program. 

The Second Step program teaches skills in the following four areas:

1. Skills for Learning: Students gain skills to help themselves learn, including how
    to focus their attention, listen carefully, use self-talk to stay on task, and be
    assertive when asking for help with schoolwork.

2. Empathy: Students learn to identify and understand their own and others’
    feelings. Students also learn how to take another’s perspective and how to
    show compassion.

3. Emotion Management: Students learn specific skills for calming down when  
    experiencing strong feelings, such as anxiety or anger.

4. Problem Solving: Students learn a process for solving problems with others in
    a positive way. Your child will be learning a lot this year—and he or she will    
    need your help!

Ms. Hiedi will be focusing on the first three areas: Skills for Learning, Empathy, and Emotion Management.  At times your child will be bringing home “Home Links” that go with the Second Step lessons.  Home Links are simple, fun activities for you and your child to complete together. They are a great way for you to understand what your child is learning and for your child to show you what he or she knows.

If you have any questions about the Second Step program, please do not hesitate to contact me for more information. Thank you for supporting your child in learning the skills that lead to success in school and in life.

Novel study

We are reading the novel Front Desk.  Students were to complete the following questions about the reading in class today. Students are reminded to use the A and P from the A.P.E format for answering questions.

Tell about a time you have been in a bad situation.What did you do and how did it get resolved?

Come up with two more ideas to add to Mia's list to make the motel safer.  Can you develop at least one that is budget friendly?
Tell about a time you have been in a bad situation. What did you do and how did it get resolved?
Tell about a time you have been in a bad situation. What did you do and how did it get resolved?ave been in a bad situation. What did you do and how did it get resolved?

Pop Art Thanksgiving Turkeys

Here are some examples of the beautiful artwork that students created to celebrate Thanksgiving!  I wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Grade 6 math homework

Students should finish questions 3-6 from class today

Agendas

Agendas have arrived and students have already started using them. Please ensure that you are checking them each evening.

The cost for agendas is $7 and can only be paid through Cash Online.

Friday

Two reminders for this upcoming Friday:
1- There is a science test on the parts of a cell, the respiratory system, and the digestive system.

2- Friday is hat and gum day.  The cost to participate is $1 per student (gum will not be  provided).

Math to talk about at home:

 We have been spending a lot of time talking about place value and rounding.  One area that is still quite challenging for students is rounding decimal numbers.  I find this graphic very helpful.

                                                                        from https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/rounding-decimals.html

You can help by talking to your children about rounding the cost of items in the store or as seen in advertisements, rounding them to the nearest tenth (or ten cents).

Grade 5 Homework

Grade 5s are to do #s A-6 if they did not finish their work in class.

Homework Tonight is cancelled 😁

I had to rush out after school and didn't get a chance to grab photos of the math texts. Students are not expected to finish tonight and will be given time tomorrow.

Alternatively, students can work on Mathletics as instructed in yesterday's post.

Have a great night!