Project Engage 2nd Week

Homework

1.) Write or type out a good copy of the Project Engage Recount
-due MON.

2.) Reading Response

3.) Sleep Log

4.) My Learning Reflections (green sheet)
-get your parents to sign it
-hand in on MON.

Highlights

*We had our social studies test this morning.
*We had our 2nd Project Engage session. 
*We didn't have French today.

***Have a wonderful weekend!***

Social Studies Test Tomorrow

Homework

1.) Study for test tomorrow
-make sure you practice answering the creative writing questions, ONE will be on the test tomorrow

2.) Reading Response

Highlights

*We practiced peer editing recounts this morning, we are getting very good at it!

*We had music in the afternoon. 

Wednesday

Homework

1.) Reading Response

2.) Study for Social Studies Test on FRI

Highlights

*We had a supply teacher in the morning and completed all the work assigned! Good job, class! For that, we each earned 3 points each on Class Dojo for working hard, participating and staying on-task. 

Success Criteria

Homework

1.) Spelling
-make corrections/write sentences and hand-in if you have not done so already

2.) Reflection (in your journal)
-answer in full sentences "What do I need to improve on to 'bump-up' my mark with my recount writing?"

3.) Study for Social Studies Test (on FRI)
-answer all questions (#1-8)
-answer either #1 OR #2 to hand-in tomorrow

Highlights

*We collaborated on a success criteria for recount writing and listed all the requirements that make a recount a level 3 or 4. 
*We organized and reviewed our notes on First Contact of Early Europeans and First Nations People. 

***I will be away in the morning for a workshop and will be returning in the afternoon. See you then!!***

Book Bank

Homework

1.) Spelling
-make corrections to misspelled words from your test (write them out 10 times each)
-write a sentence to show the meaning of the following words:
          (environment, survival, respect, quest, wigwams, farmers)

2.) Good copy of Recount of Project Engage
-you can type out your good copy on the computer or write it out
-if you have not had your writing peer edited, do so using the checklist
-it will be collected and marked tomorrow

3.) Sleep Log
-complete this sleep log everyday this week

Highlights

*We began our Human Body unit today, and learned about the benefits of fitness for our heart. 
*We learned to take our pulse. 
*We practiced how to give descriptive feedback for peer editing.
*We went to the Book Bank.
*We discussed the importance of getting a good night's rest. Get to bed early tonight!!

Project Engage

Homework

1.) Recount of Project Engage
-use the recount checklist to help you
-due on Monday

2.) Math
-write a reflection in your math notebook about "What I need to improve on with graphing?" 

3.) Reading Response
-to be collected on Monday

Highlights

*We had an awards assembly in the morning, and a separate one in our classroom at the end of the day to recognize our various strengths.

*We had our first Project Engage session today which was a lot of fun!

*We had a very co-operative and insightful Restorative Circle with Ms. Baltazar. 


***Have a wonderful weekend! We will be going to the book bank together on Monday!***

Pop Quiz Today

Homework

1.) Recount
-use the peer evaluations/descriptive feedback to make changes to your recount
-write a good copy to hand-in tomorrow

2.) Reading Response

3.) Graphing Pop Quiz
-make corrections and have it signed by your parents

4.) Study for Spelling Test tomorrow!

Highlights

*We learned about how to give descriptive feedback when peer editing our writing. 
*We had a pop quiz on graphing today.
*We practiced sketching with leaves. 
*We played on instruments and sang in music. 

Class Dojo

Homework

1.) Recount of Film Festival
   -use the "recount planner" and "recount checklist" to write out your ideas in full sentences and paragraphs (on a separate piece of lined paper)

2.) Complete all graphing homework and assignments
   -the following questions should be completed:
            pg. 180 #3,4,reflect
            pg. 185 #3
            pg. 184 #1, 2
            pg. 174-175 #1,2
            pg. 162

3.) Spelling Assignment
   -complete all questions carefully and neatly
   -make sure sentences show the meaning of each word (not the definition)
   -study for test on FRI. 

Highlights

*We reviewed graphing in math and took up our quiz.
*We peer evaluated our recount ideas.
*We practiced volleying and bumping skills in gym. 
*We played on instruments in music. 
*We continued with our Class Dojo! Some of us earned many points today, check your score on the Class Dojo site! 

Workshop Tomorrow

Homework

1.) Math
     pg. 180 #3, 4, reflect (answer all questions in your math notebook)
     graphing assignment: must be handed in by tomorrow (it was due today)

2.) Spelling Assignment due Wed.
     complete the sheet given in class today
     match the words to its definition (correct answers will be taken up tomorrow)
     finish TWO of the homework options on the assignment sheet 

3.) Reading Response

Highlights

*We received our Graphing quiz today, and learned what our areas of need are. 
*We began writing a recount of the film festival with a focus on using time connectives.
*We learned about value and shading with pencil in art. 
*We each got a Class Dojo avatar today, please show your parents/ask your child how to log onto the parent account! Use the account/password on the sheet given in class today. Click on the "Class Dojo" tab at the top of the page for more information.

***Notes: I will be away tomorrow for a workshop, see you on Wednesday!***

Pizza Party

(This message was not posted properly yesterday, if you would like to check yesterday's homework assignment they are as follows)

My apologies for the late post, I will accept the homework if the journal is not complete today.


Homework

1.) Math
    Read pg. 182-183 
    Answer pg. 184 #1 and 2

2.) Reading Response
     read one chapter of your book and complete the back of the inferring "Talking/Thinking        Bubble" page

3.) Journal
      visit http://regentparkfilmfestival.com/program/school-program-grades-4-6-2013/
      read about the different short films we will see
      write a response about "Which film is the most interesting/most looking forward to seeing"

Highlights

*Groups 2 and 5 including five other hard-working students were invited to our first Pizza Party we were joined by Mr. Marks and Ms. Bennett
*We had the iPads today
*We played on instruments in music again today 

***We are going to the Regent Park Film Festival TOMORROW! Please make sure you are at school by 9:00am, we will be leaving shortly after attendance is taken. ****

Interviews

Homework

1.) Math
     complete the graphing assignment given out in class today
     find a graph (bar, line, pie/circle, pictograph etc.) either in a newspaper (free newspapers     like "The Grid) or online
     cut it out/print it out and glue onto the sheet and write down the information you learned from         the graph and inferences you can make
     visit these websites for graphs online (to be updated with more sites)

The Weather Network
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/?extcmp=sem_web_googleen_text&cref=brand&gclid=CMPx7prG5boCFYhcMgodwmoAjA

2.) Reading Response
     complete "questioning" pages (front and back)

3.) Film Critic
     write down 2-3 sentences about each film we saw at the Regent Park Film Festival today
     (write your ideas on the "Be a Film Critic" paper given out) 
     we will be writing a recount together next week based on your ideas

Highlights

*We went to the RPFF today at the Daniels Spectrum, the films were extraordinary and sparked many conversations afterwards
*We had a Restorative Circle to discuss classroom issues like "How do you feel when someone is angry? What can you do to help that person?" 
*We played volleyball in gym 

Thank you to the parents who have met with me already, I look forward to meeting with all of you. Please let me know if you were not able to schedule an interview this week and would still like to meet, we can arrange another time.

***NO SCHOOL TOMORROW! Have a wonderful long weekend!***

Progress Reports

Homework

1.) Study for math quiz (tomorrow)
     -mean/mode
     -line/bar graphs
     -parts of a graph

2.) Reading Response (visualizing)

3.) Complete any unfinished work
     -learning skills paragraphs
     -agility challenge recount 

4.) Ask your parents about interview time

5.) Trip on Thursday- we need a parent volunteer to come with us! 

Highlights

*We surveyed primary and junior students on various ideas to improve the school
*We started a new unit in gym- volleyball! 
*We played on instruments in music
*We received our progress reports today!

Remembrance Day

Homework

1.) Math graphing sheet 
     Quiz on WED! 

2.) If you have not yet completed the following, it is due TOMORROW. 
     
      *Recount of Agility Challenge (gym workshop)
      *Learning Goals (your strengths, improvements, and things you are proud of) 
      *"Scream" artwork 

3.) Ask you parents about preferred interview time

Highlights

*We watched a slideshow at the Remembrance Day assembly which was very powerful and reminded us to be grateful of the sacrifices soldiers and veterans made 

Veteran Guest Speaker

Homework

1.) Recount of veteran guest speaker's presentation (3 paragraphs)
      -use the graphic organizer copied in class to help you 

2.)  Complete graphing math sheet 
     -notes: a dozen=12, noon= 12pm
    -pop quiz next week!

3.) Complete "My Weekly Reflection" 

Highlights

*We met veteran Coporal D. who has been to Afghanistan and various other countries
*We determined the winners of next week's pizza party (on WED) as well as our 3 Best Students of the Week
*We talked about our first field trip scheduled for next Thursday Nov. 14- we will need 2 parent volunteers to come along with us....admission is free!
*We said our goodbyes to Rhashari who will be going to a different school. We will miss you!


Have a great weekend! :)

Parent Teacher Interviews

Homework

1.) Complete "Scream" art

2.) Finish any math homework from the week- there will be a graphing quiz coming up soon!

3.) Read for at least 30 min

Highlights

*PALS workshop today: we have many budding leaders in our class who were training to organize co-operative games with younger students today

*We discussed why we celebrate Remembrance Day and the sacrifices veterans and soldiers  made for us 

*Tomorrow a veteran will come to visit our class

NOTE TO PARENTS:

Parent-Teacher Interviews are taking place next week on Wednesday and Thursday in the evening, and Friday during the day. Interviews are 15 minutes long. Please make a note in your child's agenda about what day and time you can schedule a meeting with me. I will send a confirmation on Monday. 

These are the available times:
Wed. 3:45 pm-7 pm
Thurs. 3:45 pm-7 pm
Fri. 9am-12pm

We can also meet on another day if none of these times work for your schedule. Please email me to arrange a time. 

Special Assembly

Homework:

1.) Math
-complete pg. 174-175 (#1 and 2)

2.) Language
-complete "My Learning Skills Goals" response
-reading response "Reading/Thinking Voice"

Highlights:
*special gym and health assembly 

 

Happy Friday!

Homework:

1.) Math:
Pg. 162 (Math Makes Sense textbook)
including a line-graph of #4 (graph the field goals, free throws, games played)
bring a calculator
study the Graphing Unit key words....Quiz next week

2.) Language:
List and explain 3 different reading strategies you used when you read the next chapter of your book (ie. Visualization, Questioning, Inferring) 

3.) Social Studies:
Study the key characteristics of the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes...Quiz next week 

Highlights:
*Discussed bullying
*Self-Evaluation for the Week 
*Best Students Raffle

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!