This Week in 5/6R

This week we were "cupid crazy!"  We had so much fun in the spirit of Valentine's Day!  We spent some time noticing each other's inner beauty, and then had an "inner beauty" fashion show where each student walked the "red carpet" while announcers announced the "outfits" each student wore, for example:  "Here is Bella, showcasing just what kindness, compassion towards cats, and a good listener look like!  Way to go Bella!" 

We also made Valentine cards and bracelets for people that use the facilities at "Street Help."  In the words of one of our students, "everyone deserves a cupid."  The kids were very excited to give of their time and crafting talents to someone who could use a hug.

This week we will be tackling the following curriculum concepts:

Math:  Rounding, adding and subtracting decimals

Reading:  Summarizing non-fiction articles

Writing:  Word Study is back this week along with writing from different points of view.

Science:  The properties of air and different types of force continue to be explored

Religion:  We will be looking at how to carry out Jesus' message of love and forgiveness in the community.

Arts:  We will begin to look at different rhythms and tempos in music

Notes:  Please check your child's agenda daily.  I write in each agenda if a student has not completed their work or there is an issue at school that requires attention.  The agenda is so important for communication between home and school.

JKSK registration is Wednesday from 5 to 7

Hopefully you were able to enjoy your family day with the ones you love!

This Week in Grade 5/6

Ah!  Finally a relief from the Polar Vortex!  Our kids actually went outside for recess this week!  We look forward to more balmy temperatures so our kids can play outside and get some much needed fresh air!

Here's what's up this week:

Math:  We have begun our unit on decimals.  This week we looked at representing, comparing and ordering decimals.  Next week we will be adding and subtracting decimal numbers.  If you want to know the full list of learning goals for this unit, they are posted in your child's notebook.

Reading:  We are summarizing non-fiction articles this week.  We have looked at different articles from the Newsela website this past week, and have discussed how to summarize them.  Now the students will summarize these articles independently.

Writing:  We are looking at different points of view in writing this week.  We read the mentor text "Diary of a Spider," and discussed how our point of view is different from the main character in the story.  This week we will continue to look at points of view in different literary works.

Media:  We are wrapping up our unit on overt and implied messages this week with the creation of our own advertisements.

Science:  We are exploring the properties of air and the different types of forces.

Religion:  We are wrapping up our study of the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus.  We are performing a tableaux recreation of the story this week for the Grade 1/2 class, and completing a feedback sheet to go along with it. 

Notes:  The students are encouraged to write in their agendas daily.  I have instructed to have them initialed daily by both a parent and myself.  I will leave a note in the agenda if a student has not completed their work.  Please check your child's agenda daily.

Thanks to all of those parents that came out for our Wintry, Wizardly Math Day!  The kids are so grateful to see their parents get involved in their school life!

Here are some photos of the students below: