Brief Update

Language Arts

I Didn't Do My Homework Because...

By: David Cali

Students worked on a really exciting writing assignment where they had to come up with creative excuses on why they didn't complete their homework. No more old lines like - "The dog ate my homework." This book is filled with crazy answers for non-homework doing. Like:

I didn't do my homework because:

lizards invaded my home...

my family discovered oil in our backyard...

my dog got eaten by another dog...

and much, much more!

Math

We have started our 'Number Patterns' mathematical unit. Within the course of this unit, students will learn:

-use charts to display patterns

-identify the rule for a number pattern

-extend number patterns

-create number patterns

-use patterns to solve problems

-investigate equations

Upcoming dates:

-November 2 picture retake day

-November 15 Remembrance Day assembly

-November 18 early dismissal starts

-November 23 & 24 parent teacher conferences 

-November 25 no sessions

Cool Science & More

Over the weekend, students can work on the following:

1) "What Is In Your Local Habitat?" I encourage students to take a few moments and explore their local habitat. Students have been given a graphic organizer (sheet) to draw and label 3 different plants and animals they observe.

As well, check out this cool science link to help reinforce concepts taught in class click here.

2) Study for the upcoming math test happening Thursday, October 13, 2016. Students have been given math review booklets to help prepare them for their math test on whole numbers (adding, subtracting, estimating, rounding, and word problems).  Students do not have to do every question in the booklet.

Other items:

-Student pictures went home today. Retake day is Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

-Winter uniform starts Wednesday, October 19, 2016