Room 17

We will begin gymnastics in our regularly scheduled gym classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.  The gymnastics unit will last five weeks.  Safety routines, cooperation and sportsmanship are taught and reviewed in each class.       This physical activity opportunity will help students acquire individual skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities.     It is important for students to come to school prepared to be actively engaged. The following guidelines are very helpful…     HEAD TO TOE - READY TO GO!!!       Head ....................... long hair pulled back     Ears/Throat/Wrist ............... jewellery off     Shirt.................................. one layer shirt     Waist ................................................tucked in     Pants.........................sporty pants or shorts, no belts or zippers     Ankles.................

Hello room 17,  This week in math we started working on coordinate graphing, we made double line and double bar graphs to represent weather data we had collected for science/social studies, and we have started doing algebra on Fridays for  a fun challenge.  In social studies, Grade 5s made a brochure advertising our regions that we learned about, their audience sketch-noted what they learned about each region. Grade 6s made an informational brochure to teach about ancient Athens. Grade 5s and 6s also presented in small groups about what they had been learning.  In science,  grade 5's used thermometers outside and inside, learning about how air moves in different spaces and what factors can affect the temperature of an area. We learned about cold fronts and warm fronts and how it affects the movement of cold and warm air. Grade 6s they learned about shadows and how the position of the sun affects both the length and angle of the shadow. Each grade graphed their d...

This week in math we have been working on Order of Operations; using BEDMAS to help us remember the order we need to complete each mathematical operation. Grade 5s have been learning how brackets affect the equations, grade 6s have been working with exponents, along with some grade 5s who wanted a challenge. In writing, we have been writing biographies of historical Canadian figures. Students have been completing research on their chosen individual, taking jot notes, and then drafting their biographies. Students have been self-editing, peer editing and receiving teacher feedback to support them in working through their writing.  In social studies, Grade 6s have been working on reading provided texts to answering questions on Ancient Athens; Grade 5s have been completing research and creating presentations on regions within Canada.  In science, Grade 6s have been learning about sky science, learning about reflecting vs emitting light. Grade 5s have been learning about weather, ...

  We are pleased to be hosting a hybrid ( In-School and Virtual) Scholastic Book from Monday, March 6 th till Monday, March 13 th .   Each class will get one opportunity to visit the Book Fair to see what’s new and exciting between Monday, March 6 th till Wednesday, March 8 th .        Purchase Options:     ·          Online using the link below:   o     Virtual Book Fair Link: https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5184684   o     Link is active from Monday, March 6 th till Monday, March 13 th      o     Online orders will be shipped to the school and sent home with your child when they arrive   ·          In-Person during your Student-Led Conferences      Book Fair – Volunteers Needed        Volunteers Needed for Book Fair!!     ...

  It is that time of year   again ,   when  we begin planning for our upcoming school year.   In order   for  us   to  make the most   accurate  and informed   plans  possible, please take a moment to fill out the following form   indicating  your plans for your child(ren) for the 2023/2024 school year . This is the same form sent out earlier in the Friday School Messenger  so if you have already completed it, please disregard.    Plans for 2023-2024 School Year.  

 Blog by Mia  :)       In music class, we started recorders!      We went to the Saddledome for pink shirt day. We watched the Hitman vs the Ice.     In math we started BEDMAS, otherwise known as Order of Operations. We finished division and multiplication.  Miss Adamson has posted optional homework on the google classroom for those who want to do some extra practice over the weekend.     In social studies, we did a map challenge to answer questions. Grade 5 did the Canada map and the Grade 6 did the Athens, or more known as ancient Greece.           We started writing biographies. The Grade 5 wrote about famous Canadian people. The Grade 6 wrote about the black Canadians. That's all for this week! :) -Mia

  On T hursday, March 2nd, there will be a Camp Chief Hector - Outdoor School presentation for parents.  Attendance from at least one parent or guardian is mandatory.  The presentation will be held in the school gym beginning at   5:30pm .  This presentation will provide information about activities, schedules, meals, sleeping arrangements, payment, etc., and will be an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.