Math Test

We will be having our first math test on October 13th. The test will cover the topics that we've been reviewing these past few weeks (addition, subtraction, expanded form, standard form, rounding, estimating). On Wednesday, October 5th I am sending home a math review booklet for the students to use for practice. . 

For those who prefer computer based practice, please click here. 

- Chapter 2: lessons 2, 3, 7
- Chapter 4: lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

Camouflage a Potato

Science Experiment: Camouflage a Potato

In this cool experiment, students explored the world of camouflage! Students used an outdoor space to "hide" their potato. They gathered sticks, leaves, twigs and other materials to use to camouflage their potato. Once the potato was "camouflaged" students hid their potato outside and other students had to try and find it. 

Aboriginal Peoples

What can we learn from Aboriginal stories about the beliefs and values of Aboriginal peoples?

In class today students researched the seven sacred teachings. The Aboriginal people live by seven sacred laws that act as a spiritual foundation. Each teaching honours one of the basic virtues to lead a full and healthy life.

Today we read Gus & Me written by famous guitarist Keith Richards. It was an inspirational story of Richards and his grandfather sharing a love of music.

This week's writing assignment will be for student's to write all about "What I Have Learned From My Grandparent(s)." It would be a great opportunity to have a discussion at home about how children can learn so many wonderful things (life lessons, skills, tips, different perspectives, etc)  from their grandparents. 

Upcoming Events

-POW due Monday, 26
-Picture Day Tuesday, September 27
-Terry Fox Run Thursday September 29
-Rosh Hashanah Assembly Friday, September 30 @ 2:40 p.m.

This week students learned so many cool math concepts! We have been focusing on strategies to help estimate sums and differences. Our main estimating strategies have been: rounding and front-end estimation.

In Language Arts, students created a descriptive paragraph on their “Best Part of Me” and learned a new editing strategy: 1, 2, 3, 4, Check!

On Monday, students will be given a “Problem of the Week” (POW) that will be taken home to complete. It will be due the following Monday, September 26^th.  Parents are encouraged to support students when attempting to solve POW's. 

Have a good weekend! 

Important dates:

-Tuesday, September 27 - Photo day

-Thursday, September 29 - Terry Fox Run (parents are welcome)