Well, we've made it to December! We have two and half weeks left until winter break, and the end is in sight. As usual, we've been very busy! Here are some important updates:
Curriculum
Language Arts
- Students are beginning a research project on a global agricultural issue. This will focus on writing outcomes, and representing ideas through a variety of media.
- We are just about to finish the book A Monster Calls. We are focusing on thematic analysis, so our summative project will be to complete an artistic representation of themes that are present in the book. We hope the have this completed before winter break.
Math
- We are working on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. We will have an assessment on all of the fraction concepts we have worked on this Friday.
Social Studies
- We are working on the Footprints of Exploration project. Student's have chosen an exploration, and they will be mapping the exploration route using GIS software.
Science
- Students are just about finished their bridges! We will be done them by Friday, and will be testing them on Monday.
Field Studies
Tomorrow we are going to the Central Library to conduct research on our agriculture project. If you are able to pack your child's library card (if they have one) that would be great!
A reminder that we are skating TWICE next week! We will walk to Olympic Plaza with our skates and spend the morning skating. If your child has their own skates, they are welcome to bring them. They are also welcome to bring their own helmets, but they MUST be real hockey helmets, no bike helmets please.
Homework
There is homework tonight, and there will likely be homework regularly until winter break. Tonight's homework is that all students should have their research done for the social studies project.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Brandie
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