What an 'Ant-tastic' presentation we had today from Kananaskis in the Classroom! Please share with a family member what connection you made to our big idea of 'interdependence'.  How are you interdependent on ants or other insects?  How are insects interdependent on humans?

Homework:
Go to the following link to practice your understanding of fraction values, equivalent fractions, ratios, percents, and decimals:
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/fractions/

Reminder:
Book a Parent-Teacher Conference for Thursday, December 3, or Friday, December 4 by going to the following link:
https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/myaccount/Account/LogOn

-Letter home today re: Practice Lock Down tomorrow

We have been reflecting on our learning up to this point in our Grade 5/6 learning journey.  Please share with a family member what kind of evidence you are planning to share with them at conferences that support your learning strengths.  Looking at your learning, what evidence do you have to support some  goals you are going to work on?

Have a wonderful weekend!

Reminder: 
Monday, November 30^th – Alien In-Line forms and $ due

 

Excellent job using evidence from our class read aloud, The City of Ember, to complete your Venn Diagram written reflection. Explain to a family member this writing task. Which book did you choose to compare to The City of Ember? What was similar between these two books? What was different?


Homework:
-Continue to work on the Best Book Ever project, including your cover design.  You can work at home on your persuasive writing and post it to D2L.  They are due on Friday, November 27.

Reminder: 
- Sports Club is today after school.
- Please remind your families to book a time to attend Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday December 3 and Friday December 4!

Today was Hat Day! Thank you to all the students and teachers who participated.

Share with a family member how you will represent your interdependence with nature on the plant pot we will be using in Science.

Homework:
-Continue to work on the Best Book Ever project, including your cover design.  You can work at home on your persuasive writing and post it to D2L.  They are due on Friday, November 27.
Reminder:
- Sports Club is tomorrow after school (November 26) from 3:15 to 3:45.

In math we have been discussing how important it is to slow down and to think deeper.  We have watched videos that connect this to our brain study. How many ways were you able to show 1/2? We have also been developing strategies to convince and support our math thinking. Share with a family member how you convinced your partner about our square paper folding activity. Ask them to try it, and you be the skeptic.

Homework: 

-Continue to work on the Best Book Ever project.  You can work at home on your persuasive writing and post it to D2L.  They are due on Friday, November 27. 

Reminder:

- Hat Day is tomorrow, Wednesday November 25!

Our class has begun discussing our big idea: How are we interdependent with our world?  Share with a family member what you think the word 'interdependent' means. What personal connections did you make? What questions do you have? Look for examples of our big idea at home and in the community. Be prepared to share your ideas with the class tomorrow!

Homework:
Continue working on your Best Book Ever design for your new book cover.  Be sure to check the rubric posted in D2L for the task criteria.

Reminder:
-In-Line Skating forms are due on Monday, November 30.
-Parent-Teacher Conference Information coming home today.

HAT DAY

-November 25^th students can choose to wear a hat during school

-if hats have writing on them please ensure it is appropriate for school

Thank you for another wonderful week of learning! Be proud of your hard work and determination in our Photo Power projects. Our virtue for the month of November is gentleness. How do you show gentleness at home and school?

Enjoy your weekend!