Good afternoon everyone!
Hope everybody is enjoying the
sunshine while it lasts.
Gym – Please see Mr. Orr’s blog
(link on the left hand side).
Inquiry into Math – We did a review
of multiplication and division today to help us with our exploration of large
numbers. The important thing is to remember to put the extra zero in when
multiplying so your addition is correct!
Music – Please see Mr. Oliver’s blog
(link on the left hand side).
French – Please see Mme. Rawan’s
blog for information on French (link on the left hand side).
Inquiry into Math (continued) – We
continued our unit of whole numbers today by learning to understand large
numbers. We started by placing our number into a place value chart. We recalled
that there is space for our ones, thousands, millions (the list goes on) and in
each, there is a hundreds, tens, and ones space.
After this, we discussed the four
ways numbers can be written: standard form, word form, expanded form, and
number-word form. We all decided we like standard form the best.
Inquiry into Language – We reviewed
and summarized the first chapter of Percy
Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief today. We did a few comprehension
questions for chapter one together.
Inquiry into Matter – We watched a
video to discuss the states of matter and to see what properties we see in each
state. Some are very similar, and some are very different. We started to fill
out an anchor chart, which will be completed later on.
For homework:
A couple of quick reminders:
- · The last page of student handbook (given out on orientation night) needs to be signed and returned to me no later than this Friday, September 14th.
- · If anyone in the class has to pick up their younger siblings from the cafeteria afterschool (JK – Grade 1) to bring them to the gym for dismissal, I need the permission form signed and returned to me as soon as possible.
- · The permission form to bus to and from the city church and athletic centre must be signed and returned to me as soon as possible.
- · Order forms for the Welcome BBQ were sent home last Wednesday. If you are attending, please fill out the form and return to me by no later than Friday, September 14th, 2018. This event is not only for parents or students, but for both.
- · Mr. Beresford will be holding co-ed soccer tryouts this TOMORROW afterschool.
As always, please feel free to
reach out to me with any questions or concerns by email, and I will respond as
quickly as possible.
Mr. Conte
