Xmas concert

We are performing Thursday December 20th.  The concert starts at 8:45ish.  Please wear black bottoms and a white top.  Santa hats are welcomed.

Math Test - Monday

Our math unit test is this monday.  Things to review...

-converting numbers into decimals, fractions, standard form

-rounding to nearest whole, tenth, hundreth, thousandth

-multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting decimals with whole numbers

-order and comparing numbers

How much do you read?

Ms. C's last day

Today is Ms. C's last day and we surprised her with a party.  We wish her well on her journey in education. 

imovie fun

We are having so much fun filming our PSA.  Can't wait for the final results to be presented this Friday.  We all look like professional actors. 

December Update

Dec 7th - Joy Day

Dec 10-14th - Gift of Hope Drive

Dec 12th - Advent Mass 9:45 am at school

Dec 20th - Christmas Concert 8:35 am performance

Dec 21st - 1:20 early dismissal

Dec 24 - Jan 4th - Christmas Holidays

Inspiration

We created our own inspirational posters to keep us motivated throughout the year.
 Here are just a sample of them.    

What is your favourite quote that motivates you?

Genius

Today we were discussing what a genius is and analyzing different quotes from some famous people.  We are feeling very inspired. 

A good book may let you learn from a character’s experience

According to an article in Chatelaine's magazine, becoming immersed in a good book may let you learn from a character's experience and take on some of their positive traits. 

Some examples were:

Hermione Granger: She’s not only the smartest student at Hogwarts, she also stays calm and collected while fighting dark wizards. Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling.

Jane Eyre: When faced with sacrificing everything she believes in for love and fortune. Jane always does the right thing. Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë.

Harriet Welsch: She overcomes adversity, reconciles with friends and never becomes jaded by her experiences in the world. Harriet The Spy, Louise Fitzhugh.


Check out the article:   http://www.chatelaine.com/health/wellness/reading-harry-potter-can-help-your-personality/

 

Electricity Funny

Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says "I've lost my electron."

The other says "Are you sure?"

The first replies "Yes, I'm positive."

Math unit test Review - Test Thurs Nov 22nd

Things to review for the test:

1. How to interpret data on a graph. 
2. Write the ordered pairs
3. Find the mean, median and mode for a set of data
4. Create a graph using data provided
5. Know what a good survey question is and how to create one
8. Stem and Leaf Plot

Pointillism Art

 We created some exceptional pieces of pointillism art.  The students were inspired by George Seurat's method of painting using tiny dots instead of brush strokes.  The theme of the art was peace.  It was interesting to see what peace looks like.

Time Capsule

The students did a fabulous job creating and presenting thier time capsules.  It was such a treat to learn something new about everyone.  We have such a talented group of students in our class.

Scholastics

Nothing is better for a Christmas gift then the gift of a new book.  Please make sure to bring in any orders by the end of next week for a Christmas delivery.  If anyone needs me to keep it aside as gifts, please let me know and we can arrange something. 

Interviews next week

All interview forms should have arrived home.  I did my best to accommodate your time preference and look forward to meeting and speaking with all of you. 

Science Quiz Review

The quiz is broken down into 5 parts:

A. Fill in the blank
B. Short Answer
C. Diagram
D. True or False
E. Multiple Choice

Things to review:

-Law of Electrostatics
-Static Electricity
-The Atom and it's parts
-Positive vs Negative charged objects
-Benjamin Franklin's experiment

November Update

Hello all,

Here are some upcoming dates for your reference.

Book Orders due - Tues Nov 13th

Time Capsule due - Wed Nov 14th

Science Quiz - Thurs Nov 15th

Math Data Management Unit test - Thurs Nov 22nd

Parent/Teacher Interviews - Thurs Nov 22nd and Fri Nov 23rd

A day to remember

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
      Between the crosses, row on row,
   That mark our place; and in the sky
   The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
   Loved and were loved, and now we lie
         In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
   The torch; be yours to hold it high.
   If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
         In Flanders fields.

Milk does a body good

We had the pleasure of participating in a presentation from the Dairy Farmers of Ontario today and learned a lot about the benefits of milk.  We learned how calcium is important for our bodies and the importance of healthy eating.  We even got to analyze food labels to see what is healthy for us to eat. 

Meet Daisy the Cow. 

Electricity....Electricity

We had an amazing morning with the Scientist in the school.  We learned so much about electricity and got to create so many different circuits.  We talked about insulators and conductors and created our own battery.  We even got to create a circuit with our bodies. 

Ask us about the chirping bird....it was really cool!

Halloween Treats.

Here is a sample of some of our Halloween menues that we have created.  Anyone brave enough to sample some food?

   

Interview Night

Please make sure all forms from youngest and only are handed in.  Parents/guardians will be notified about your time once everything is organized.  Looking forward to speaking with all of you. 

Chapters Family Literacy Night - Nov 13th

Please come out and support our Family Literacy night @ Chapters - Oakville Town Centre Nov 13th 5:30-8:30pm. 

Top 10 books in the world

Math Geometry Test - Nov 1st

 Format of the test will be both short answer and multiple choice.
Things to review for the test....

-able to identify and create angles and polygons using a protractor and ruler or a compass and ruler.
e.g. draw an angle of 230 degrees 

-identify the attributes of polygons
e.g. List all the attributes of a pentagon

-able to compare different figures
e.g. which shapes have at least 2 parallel sides

-using a ruler and compass draw a triangle
e.g. draw a triangle ABC with sides 8cm long

-uing a ruler and protractor draw a quadrilateral
e.g. ABCD  AB=9cm  CD = 6cm  angleABC = 70 degrees  and angles BCD = 50 degrees.

Moses

We have been reading and analyzing the story of Moses.  What an increadible read. 

Our pumpkin patch

When life gets busy just remember to....

Biodiversity Projects

The students did a fabulous job on their biodiversity projects.  The presentations were both interesting and creative and kept us entertained.  Here are a sample of some of the amazing work they did. 

Halloween Veggies

In the spirit of Halloween coming up.....make sure to eat your veggies.

Mountsberg Summary

We had an awesome day at Mountsberg today and really lucked into some great weather.  Here are some pictures and fun facts that we learned today.....



Snakes can fly
Snakes can be 25 feet
Owls heads rotate 270 degree
Owls have 3 eyelids
Owls puke remains of animals into pellets and can even eat skunks
No snake is poisonous....some are venomous.





We also measured our "wing" span and found out that we are all Turkey Vultures.

The Golden Eagle and Bald Eagle were very majestic birds.  They kept staring at us.








We were able to touch the snakes and owl wings and legs and went on a hike through the birds of prey exhibit.


We also got to meet the two Owls - Alba Alba and Echo from the story Featherwagons and Thingamajigs that we read.

Literature Circles

  Students have received their literature circle books and have started reading them.  We will be meeting next week to discuss the books and analyse their main idea.  Adults....feel free to ask your kids about what they are reading and their opinion of the book so far.

OCt 22 - 26th reminders

1. Just a note that Pizza lunches will be on FRIDAY this week because of our Mountsberg trip on thursday.  Remember to bring a lunch with you on the trip. 

2. Please wear Blue and White to Zoink'd on Wednesday.

3. Parents welcome to attend mass on Tuesday morning at church.

4. Book orders are due this week.

5. Dance-a-thon sheets are due this week.

6. Science projects are due Monday - presentations will be all this week and next. Be Ready!

ZOINK'D - Wed Oct 24th

We have a great opportunity to watch a live taping of the YTV show Zoink'd.  Please fill out all 3 forms and return them by Monday.  The students are very excited for this trip.  Please wear blue/white or the MT gym shirt the day of the trip.



We had so much fun at Zoink'd.  Make sure to watch the taping of the show as some of our MT friends made it on TV.  

A joke

Why don't shrimp share?

 

Because they're a little shellfish

Halloween

We are getting ready for Halloween.  BOO! 

Geometry Unit

We are starting our new math unit on Geometry.  Please bring in a protractor and compass to use during this unit.  Students will be measuring and constructing different figures. 

Student Teacher

We would like to welcome Miss. C to the classroom.  She will be observing us during the month of October and then teaching us some lessons during the month of November.  We are looking forward to her fun lessons. 

Gym Uniforms

Just to let you know that the Gym Uniforms have arrived and been distributed to the students.  Please make sure to bring them for gym on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Updates - October

We have been super busy and seem to be on a roll.  October is going to finish off with a bang. 

1. Our science projects are due October 22nd and we have been working very hard and showing our creative sides. Please make sure to bring in all materials and information needed.

2. October 22nd has been chosen as the day of remembrance and celebration of Blessed John Paul II.  We will be having a junior division liturgy and working on some lessons about John Paul II and discussing our Human Rights and Responsibilities.

3. Our School Feast Day mass at St. Matthews is on October 23rd.  All parents are welcome to attend the mass.  It will be at 10am.

4. October 24th we will be starting our monthly prayers of the Rosary.  We are fortunate enough to have volunteers from the community to come in and lead us in prayer.

5. Yah!!  Our first field trip is here.  On October 25th we are going to Mountsberg.  Parent volunteers have already been notified via the agenda.  Dress warmly as most of the trip will be outdoors.  Don't forget to bring a bagged lunch and your camera to get some great pics.

6. October 30th we have our Grade 6 liturgy with Father Mark.  He always leaves us inspired.

7. Halloween is finally here...October 31st.  Black and orange day is here and we will dance the day away.  We look forward to receiving all those "healthy" treats. 

Science Projects Update

We are working hard on our science projects. 

Please make sure to bring in all your information and materials next week to complete them.   

Biodiversity Project - Due October 22nd

Students have received the outline for the final Biodiversity project and will require a bristol board for the final product.

They are to research thier species at home/school and bring in all thier work into the classroom where they will put it all together.  The students can use the outline as a checklist to make sure that they have all the components that they need.  There is room for creativity and I have encouraged the students to let thier creative juices flow. 

A sample was shown and demonstrated in class for greater clarification.  The project will be due October 22nd. 

Have fun.

Friday File

The friday files are coming home this week!  There are lots of assessments that were completed.  Please sign and the sheet and return the folder on Tuesday. 

Adult Challenge

Okay folks.....here's a challenge for you.  The students were able to find the pattern, can you?

1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 25, ___, ____, _____.

Good Luck!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hope you enjoy your long weekend. 

I am Thankful for having all you wonderful people in my class this year.

The students have been given 4 songs to share with you this Thanksgiving weekend.  Feel free to have them entertain you.  :)

I'm a little Turkey
My name is Ted
Here are my feathers,
here is my head
Gobble, gobble, gobble,
is what I say
quick run, It's Thanksgiving Day

Math Test - Unit 1 - number patterns - oct 11th

Our Math Test on Number Patterns will be on Thursday October 11th.  A review will be done in class, but here are some things to study at home.

-input/output machines - how to create them and find the pattern rule
-pattern rules for a variety of patterns
-recursive patterns - how to identify them
-divisibility rules
-comparing factors of numbers in a venn diagram
-solving equations - finding the missing number
-creating your own recursive pattern

Newspaper Article - Due Oct 9th

The students are to select a newpaper article that they have found to be interesting.  In class, they will be asked to comment on the article and give their opinion.  Subjects on bullying, technology use in the classroom,  standing up for a cause, uniforms for students, no homework, extra school curricular, etc. would be a good focus.   Please bring in articles by Tues October 9th. 

A weekend laugh

Science Quiz - Wed Oct 3rd

Things to study for our Biodiversity quiz

-animal adaptation
-autotroph and heterotroph
-the 5 kingdoms
-how we classify things
-warm vs cold blooded animals and some examples of
-locomotion vs movement
-role of Fungi
-who was the first person to study living things
-who is the Father of Taxonomy
-class with largest number of species
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My gift

We've been working on writing a piece about what our gift is to the world.  The students are having a fun time writing in cursive and have been awarded a trophy for thier gift.  Each of us make this world a better place.   

Terry Fox - paint the hair blue!

Our Terry Fox walk is this Thursday. As a final push to help surpass last years goal, we are having a raffle. The winning students will be called on stage to dye a teacher's hair blue. Ticket's cost $2.00 each and will be sold on Wednesday during the lunch hour. 

Please make sure to dress appropriately for the day of the walk.  Thank you to all who donated to such a great and worthy cause. 

Biodiversity

Fall is upon us.

Lifegiver Assignment

A lifegiver is someone who offers love and support in one or more of the many developmental aspects such as: emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual or physical.  The students are to choose someone who they believe is a lifegiver and provide evidence on how they have offered others love and support.  Please refer to the handout provided for more details on the written assignment.  All work will be completed in class, however, some research will be required at home.

Lifegiver assignment will be due October 4th.