Update

Here is a brief update of what the students are working on at the moment.

AM: Students are working on their Energy Transfer Device (due Tuesday, March 29th) and have just begun a research task about Exploring Different Cultures.

Energy Transfer Device

Exploring Cultures around the World

PM: Multiplication/Division tests are being written this week. We are also beginning the Measurement unit. Lesson 1 is focused on telling time on analogue clocks and determining elapsed time. You can test your son/daughter this weekend for fun by asking them time related questions. (Sample:You are travelling from Toronto to Montreal by train. If the train departs Toronto at 11:30 a.m. and arrives in Montreal at 4:56 p.m., how long will you be on the train?)

Persuasive paragraphs have been marked and handed back. We have now begun the Narrative unit and are analyzing short fiction pieces.

Photocopied material of Theme 3 in Religion is being sent home today for those that were away the week before the March break.

Energy Transfer Device

In science, we are creating an energy transfer device. Attached are the instructions and assessment checklist.

Energy Transfer Device

The DEEP DIVER!

Here are some photos of the creative invention that the morning group came up with for the Innovation Games. It's a high tech device that travels underwater called the Deep Diver.

Some special features include: a flashlight that is not harmful to aquatic life, a camera, a communication tool that includes the ability to translate, a GPS tracker and remote controls

Theme 3 Fully Alive

We will be moving onto Theme 3 next week of the Fully Alive religion unit. It will include some mature subject matter, such as the male and female reproductive systems, human fertility and the physical, social and emotional changes of puberty. A note has been sent home describing the themes that we will be exploring in a little more depth. Please sign this form as consent for your child to be involved in these discussion blocks. 
If you would not like your child to be included, you may opt out by writing a brief note on the back of the sheet. 
If your child will be away next week, I will send home photocopied material with them after the March Break.

Thank you! 

Long Division

We will be moving onto long division tomorrow. Here is a video that can help students review the steps!

Tuesday's homework

"Guermo's Surprise" short answer question:

Please answer the following question in 3-5 sentences and place in your language folder.

Do you like surprises? Why or why not?

Multiplication and Division

Multiplication quizzes have been handed back. Extra practice worksheets have been given out that correspond to different areas of the quiz. There will be a re-quiz on Thursday for those that were not successful the first time around. 

Next, we'll be moving onto long division. The unit test will be next Thursday, March 10th. Those away next week can write it after the holidays.