The last week of February brought many different learning opportunities, we learned how to code and create a online game at the Microsoft Store.  Company members were interviewed and some teams initiated their product survey.  

BLACK HISTORY MONTH (class time was provided)
Finalize jot notes for Black History Month Assignment
List of Prominent Black Canadians

BUSINESS DAY- (class time was provided)
1.  Free the Children (History, 5 Pillars of Sustainability research)
2.  Review the UN Conventions on the Rights of a Child and select 2 that you think are important

All jobs will be assigned on Monday… good luck

MATH:  
5- U4 L8 #1ABC 4-7 REFLECT
6- U4 L7 #1ABC 3-7 REFLECT

HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND :o)

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Start to create jot notes for section 2 of your outline
List of Prominent Black Canadians

BUSINESS DAY-class time was provided
1.  Free the Children (History, 5 Pillars of Sustainability research)
2.  Review the UN Conventions on the Rights of a Child and select 2 that you think are important

All students who have not  been interview will be done on Friday

MATH:  (class time provided)
5-U4 L5 #1ab, 2ab, 4-9 Reflect
6-U4 L5 #1ab, 2ab, 4-9 Reflect

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Start to create jot notes for section 1 of your outline
List of Prominent Black Canadians

BUSINESS DAY-class time was provided
1.  Free the Children (History, 5 Pillars of Sustainability research)
2.  Review the UN Conventions on the Rights of a Child and select 2 that you think are important

All students who have not  been interview will be done on Thursday

MATH:  (class time provided)
5-U4 L6 #1ab 4-8 Reflect
6-U4 L6 #1ab 2ab 3 7-10 Reflect

GUEST COMIC ARTIST-Class time was provided
- Finalize your superhero template, and Graphic Organizer #1-4, 10

Wow what an amazing day today at the Microsoft store learning to code.  You not only worked as a team but you attentively listened to the facilitator and to each other.  

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Start to create jot notes for section 1 of your outline
List of Prominent Black Canadians

BUSINESS DAY-class time was provided
1.  Free the Children (History, 5 Pillars of Sustainability research)
2.  Review the UN Conventions on the Rights of a Child and select 2 that you think are important

Green Team Interview- Tomorrow (Dress for success)
Blue Team Interview (Dress for Success)
All potential managers will be interviewed tomorrow

GUEST COMIC ARTIST-Class time was provided
- Finalize your superhero template, and Graphic Organizer #1-4, 10

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Use this list as a launching point and select two people you would like to research.
Consider the following when making your choice:
1.  Important Contribution
2.  Impact on the community, country, world
List of Prominent Black Canadians

BUSINESS DAY
1.  Free the Children (History, 5 Pillars of Sustainability research)
2.  Review the UN Conventions on the Rights of a Child and select 2 that you think are important

Green Team Interview- Tomorrow (Dress for success)

PERMISSION FORM: 
** It is important that all permission forms are returned on MONDAY

MATH:  
Grade 5- U4 L4 #1ab 2ab 3ab 6-8
Grade 6- U4 L4 #1ab 2ab 7-10

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Use this list as a launching point and select two people you would like to research.
Consider the following when making your choice:
1.  Important Contribution
2.  Impact on the community, country, world
List of Prominent Black Canadians

BUSINESS DAY
1.  Free the Children (History, 5 Pillars of Sustainability research)
2.  Review the UN Conventions on the Rights of a Child and select 2 that you think are important

PERMISSION FORM: 
** It is important that all permission forms are returned on MONDAY

Lets continue to work as a community so that we can learn from each other in a respectful and caring environment :o)

Have a great weekend

Reflection on how each of us chooses to represent ourselves (in-class / hallway / recess / line-ups / lunchroom) If Everyone Cared
 

MATH: 

Grade 5 U4 L3 finish

Grade 6 U4 L3 #8-12

BUSINESS DAY:  Finish job application for tomorrow

Congratulation on the BTC student committee for hosting a very successful pancake treat day today.  

Tomorrow is Pancake Treat Day...  Show your school spirit and remember to wear red & white as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our Canadian Flag.

Reflection on how each of us chooses to represent ourselves (in-class / hallway / recess / line-ups / lunchroom) If Everyone Cared

MATH: decimals to the hundredths / thousandths

BUSINESS DAY:  Finish job application for tomorrow

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

MATH:  
5- U2 L12 #aegh 2efgh 3

6- U2 L12 #1acd 2ac 3

BUSINESS DAY: 

Students showing their commitment to Business Day will be able to move forward in their learning.  
DUE TUESDAY

Value:  What do you value as a team/company? Create a chart with these 3 heading Name, Value, Why
Survey Question (create a survey question- consider what? why? how?)

Interview- brainstorm ideas for your upcoming interview for BD

FTC Research- Brainstorm 2 inquiry question to help you research the following two areas (Free the Children FTC History, Adopt a village model and the Five Pillars)

Past Due
Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day 

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6- Past Due
The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging

Happy 50th Canada Flag Day!!!

Learn more about our flag:

OUR SECOND SWIM CLASS IS ON TUES FEB 17-Don't forget to bring all swim gear!

Happy Family Day Long Weekend 

This week in class we finalized our Business Company ideas and are ready to survey our school community next week.  Continue working collaborative so that we are able to move forward as a class community who trust and support each other. 

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

MATH:  
5- U2 SWYK #4AB 7 9AB 10 15 16
6- U2 SWYK # 7 8 10a 12 13a 14ab 15-17

BUSINESS DAY: 

Students showing their commitment to Business Day will be able to move forward in their learning.  
DUE TUESDAY

Value:  What do you value as a team/company? Create a chart with these 3 heading Name, Value, Why
Survey Question (create a survey question- consider what? why? how?)

Past Due
Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day 

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6- Past Due
The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

MATH:  
5- U2 L9 #1abc 5-7 reflect 
6- U2 L9 #1abc 2ab 6-10 reflect
Math Blog- review the question and strategize how you would solve the problem
5- Balloon Problem
6- Strawberry Problem


BUSINESS DAY: All activities for BD are now past due

Students showing their commitment to Business Day will be able to move forward in their learning.  

Value:  What do you value as a team/company? Create a chart with these 3 heading Name, Value, Why

Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day Due Monday

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs. -Due Wednesday  

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6- Past Due
The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging.

Term 1 Report Cards have gone home today with your child.  Connect and reflect on successes; and discuss personal goals for Term 2.  Congratulations on all your hard work, commitment to your own learning and being a contributing member in the class community.  I can't wait to see what learning opportunities Term 2 brings :o)

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

MATH:  
Finalize math task from class today

Math Blog- review the question and strategize how you would solve the problem
5- Balloon Problem
6- Strawberry Problem

BUSINESS DAY: All activities for BD are now past due

Students were introduced to their Team Wikis to begin brainstorming and building ideas for potential business ventures.

Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day Due Monday

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs. -Due Wednesday  

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6- Past Due
The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging.

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

MATH:  
5- U2 L10 #2abc 5 6 7 Reflect
6- U2 L12 # 1ab 2a 9 10 12 Reflect

Math Blog- review the question and strategize how you would solve the problem
5- Balloon Problem
6- Strawberry Problem

SOCIAL STUDIES: Finalize the preparation for your VT presentations (past due)

BUSINESS DAY: All activities for BD are now past due

Students were introduced to their Team Wikis to begin brainstorming and building ideas for potential business ventures.

Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day Due Monday

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs. -Due Wednesday  

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6- Past Due
The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging.

Another week of new learning experiences and many of you have seized the opportunity.  This week our class was able to use the giant traveling map supplied by the National Geographic and The Royal Canadian Geographic Society for 2 days.  Over the course of our learning we explored Canada's energy story.

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

MATH:  
U2 L4 Multiplies 

Math Blog- review the question and strategize how you would solve the problem
5- Balloon Problem
6- Strawberry Problem


MEDIA LITERACY/HEALTH: Using your Wiki research finalize your magazine poster covers- Due Monday

SOCIAL STUDIES: Finalize the preparation for your VT presentations

BUSINESS DAY:

Students were introduced to their Team Wikis to begin brainstorming and building ideas for potential business ventures.

Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day Due Monday

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs. -Due Wednesday  

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6
The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging.

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

SWIM:  First day of swim remember to bring all swim gear with you.

MATH:  
Finish any lessons past due for Unit 2

Math Blog- review the question and strategize how you would solve the problem

MEDIA LITERACY/HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  This week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week)

SCIENCE:  Finalize your collaborative group write up for tomorrow's presentation

SOCIAL STUDIES: Social Studies Wiki, generate your own question on the assigned community that impacted Canada's Identify. Build your research based on the guiding questions and the groups inquiry question. Past Due

Voicethread: Consider the following- your inquiry questions and how you will demonstrate your understanding of the question in relation to the following: 

How have the interactions between different communities within Canada impacted its development as a nation?  Access the consequence between these interactions from different perspectives (positive and negative) 

* Start collecting images that you will use on your voicethread, continue to research if you don't have enough information.  

BUSINESS DAY: Students were introduced to their Team Wikis to begin brainstorming and building ideas for potential business ventures.

Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day Due Monday

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs. -Due Wednesday  

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging.

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

MATH:  
Grade 5:  U2 L12 #1ab 2ab 3 4 5 Reflect
Grade 6:  U2 L11 #1ab 2ab 7-10 Reflect

MEDIA LITERACY/HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  This week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week)

SCIENCE:  Finalize your collaborative group write up for tomorrow's presentation

SOCIAL STUDIES: Social Studies Wiki, generate your own question on the assigned community that impacted Canada's Identify. Build your research based on the guiding questions and the groups inquiry question. Past Due

Voicethread: Consider the following- your inquiry questions and how you will demonstrate your understanding of the question in relation to the following: 

How have the interactions between different communities within Canada impacted its development as a nation?  Access the consequence between these interactions from different perspectives (positive and negative) 

* Start collecting images that you will use on your voicethread, continue to research if you don't have enough information.  

BUSINESS DAY: Students were introduced to their Team Wikis to begin brainstorming and building ideas for potential business ventures.

Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day Due Monday

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs. -Due Wednesday  

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging.

SWIM FORM is now past due

Students: Bring a litterless lunch tomorrow

STUDENTS:   online tasks and other assigned tasks have been provided with in-class time and needs to be worked on or completed at home.  Please ensure that tasks are completed by the assigned due date.

PLEASE review the Online Code of Conduct with your child and indicate in their agenda that you have read and discussed the document together, by Friday February 6th.

MATH:  
Grade 5:  U2 L10 #1ab 2a 5 6 7 Reflect
Grade 6:  U2 L10 #1ab 3 4 9 11 Reflect
MEDIA LITERACY/HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  This week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week)

SCIENCE:  Congratulations on your Concept Green Home designs.  Tomorrow groups will co-write a summary to capture the many energy efficient features of their concept green home.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Social Studies Wiki, generate your own question on the assigned community that impacted Canada's Identify. Build your research based on the guiding questions and the groups inquiry question. Past Due

Voicethread: Consider the following- your inquiry questions and how you will demonstrate your understanding of the question in relation to the following: 

How have the interactions between different communities within Canada impacted its development as a nation?  Access the consequence between these interactions from different perspectives (positive and negative) 

* Start collecting images that you will use on your voicethread, continue to research if you don't have enough information.  

BUSINESS DAY: Students were introduced to their Team Wikis to begin brainstorming and building ideas for potential business ventures.

Roles and Responsibilities Sheet: Using the template provided in the class research the roles, responsibilities and qualities needed for various roles that will be introduced during Business Day Due Monday

Potential Business Day Ideas:  Create a chart and list your BD ideas include why you think it would be a new and creative business at McMurrich, how will it severe your customers needs. -Due Wednesday  

GUEST ARTIST (GRAPHIC COMIC WORKSHOP) $23 due Friday Feb 6The students in Room 301 and 308 will be participating in a 5-day Graphic Comic workshop from February 23, 25, 27, March 2-3, hosted by illustrator Martha Newbigging.

SWIM FORM is now past due