5/6R is Working Hard!

Here is some insight on what's going on in 5/6R!

What's Happening in 5/6R?

We are already working hard in Grade 5/6 here at St. James and the "Spirit" is flowing!

Math:  We are working on a unit in whole numbers.  The 4 basic operations are being explored (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) as well as applying these operations to real life problems.  We are also really working on getting our "times tables" down, so please practice with your kids at home!

Language:  In READING we are working on making connections and writing a proper reading response with an opening statement, citing the text for evidence to support our answers and making a closing statement.
In WRITING we are working on writing a proper sentence and a proper paragraph. 

Science:  The Grade 6s are working on exploring the "Diversity of Living Things," and in the fifth grade we are working on exploring the different systems (respiratory, circulatory, muscular) of the human body.

Phys Ed:  Tuesdays we will be running the beep test and doing a variety of aerobics, yoga, strength training activities.  On Thursdays we will play sports and games of low organization. 

Religion:  We are currently exploring the Apostle's Creed and writing our own creeds as well.

Arts:  Mrs. Knight will be teaching the students Visual Arts throughout the year and in our classroom we are currently exploring "Improvisation" in Dramatic Arts.

Walking Forms:  We are still waiting for 2 students to return their walking forms.  Please do so as quickly as possible so that we are prepared for the Terry Fox walk at Malden Park next week!

Reading Buddies:  We have teamed up with Ms. Daragon's class (Gr 1/2) to read together, and do different activities throughout the year.  The kids are loving it!

The kids seem to be adjusting well to their new grade and classmates and I have to say I love our little school...feeling very blessed to be part of the "Spirit!"

Below are some photos we took this week in class! 

Monday, September 10

Homework tonight:

Math
Grade 5:  Page 30 #2 and 4

Grade 6:  Page 41 #1, 2, and 4

It's a good idea to have your child practice their multiplication tables.  Today in class we each had a die.  We found a partner and rolled the dice.  We multiplied to two numbers together.  The kids had fun!  It's always a good idea to reinforce this practice.



We are working on making connections in reading during our literacy block right now.  It's always a good idea to read to your children, and no matter what you read try discussing the material and making connections to the world around you or to their previous experiences or something they've read before.

School Supplies

If you would like to purchase school supplies for your children, they will use the following items throughout the year:

• calculator
• geometry set
• ruler
• glue
• scissors
• pencils
• colored pencils
• markers
• a highlighter
• red pen
• 4 duo tangs (red, green, blue, black)
• Lined paper
• 
  

Using the Vertical Surface

The Grade 5/6 students were using the vertical surface in Math class today and working in our own comfy spaces.  We were working through word problems and writing numbers in words using number lines, wipe boards, and input from partners.  Great job!

Learning Goals and Reminders

Learning Goals:  Math
Here in Grade 5/6 we have begun to tackle our learning goals in the first unit of Math, Whole Numbers.  We are working towards "understanding how to read, write and print in words numbers up to 10 000 in the fifth grade and 100 000 in the sixth grade."  Today we looked at a place value chart as a strategy to help us tackle this goal.  The kids worked in pairs on word problems and we took them up as a class.

Reminders:
Please don't forget to return the permission form for walking throughout the neighborhood, and students, remember to complete your Biopoem and Lifemap for Friday!

Great First Day!

We had a great first day here in Grade 5/6!  All students were very excited and positive, ready to get off to a fresh start!
Agendas, a letter from the office including a neighborhood walk form, a letter from myself, and a Board calendar went home yesterday with the kids.  Please check agendas nightly!

Homework:  Biopoem and Lifemap due Friday!

Thanks for a great start!  Let's go Spirit!