Hi All,
Here are a few things to remember as we head into a good stretch of full, five-day weeks:
- Indoor PE shoes. It's wet out there, gang. While you've had some grace over the first 12 weeks of school, we now need to do a better job of looking after our gym floor. It is now more likely that your outdoor shoes come inside wet and muddy. We could be in the gym on any day of the week, so it is best to leave a dry pair of athletic shoes in your locker. Change into these for PE, and remember to change back out of them before you head out again.
- The Salish Sea field trip: Finally, we've got a reasonable weather forecast! Our new date for the trip is this Thursday, Nov 28. Remember to be prepared for the trip - extra layers, toque, gloves, pocket snack, portable lunch, good walking shoes.
This is the plan for the week ahead:
Math - We'll look at an adaptation of the partial quotients strategy. This one rearranges the dividend and divisor into fraction form. Many of you are ready to try something different. This is a little short cut that might save a bit of time. (For those who are still working toward mastery of the vertical partial quotients strategy will be welcome to continue learning that one while others broaden their understanding with this new one... ask me if you're unsure, okay?) We will also revisit the meanings of remainders in problem solving contexts.
Writing - Let's complete the "How To Comics" task early this week. This will allow us time to write a reflection piece about our field trip.
Social Studies - We will wrap up our look at peoples' responses to the declining fish stocks problem. And we will begin to look at another local issue and how folks are aiming to help.
Science - we will finish our Body Systems unit this week. One more mini-lab to go; this one deals with memory. Do your best to keep organized with your learning materials. You'll submit all the work you have done over the term by the end of the week.
Enjoy your week!
