Good afternoon everyone!
I hope you’re all having a
wonderful week. Wednesday is over, so we only have tomorrow, and then the Thanksgiving
weekend!
This morning, we started off with
reading buddies with Ms. Brew’s class.
Inquiry into Math – Today, we officially
started our second unit of math, which is number patterns. We reviewed some of
our learning from last year, and started discussing Input/Output machines. Each
Input/Output machine as a pattern rule, and this rule must be followed for
every set of numbers. For example, if the rule is ‘ x 5 + 2’ and you put the number
‘1’ in, 1 x 5 = 5, and 5 + 2 = 7. We completed our first chart together as a
class.
Once our first set of numbers were
finished, we noticed a pattern. In our ‘Output’ column of our chart, the
numbers would go up by 5 every time. We determined that since ‘x5’ was in the
pattern rule, that is why our outputs were increasing by 5 every time.
Then, we tried working backwards.
We were given all of the values, and had to find the pattern rule. First, we
found a pattern in our outputs and how much they were increasing by, which told
us that there was multiplication. Then, we tried subtracting as well. We tested
our rule for ALL of our numbers to ensure that it was correct.
After this, we completed questions
1a, 3, & 4 on pages 8 & 9 of our textbook. We took up the answers as a
class after.
After math, we did a practice
spelling test to prepare for our actual spelling test tomorrow.
In the afternoon, we had French, which
you can read about on Mme. Rawan’s blog (link on the left).
Inquiry into Language – After French,
we spent the remainder of the day preparing for International Day. We finalized
our board and started decorating the class and doors. We can’t wait for
tomorrow.
For homework:
A couple of quick reminders:
- · A letter was sent home regarding the Caribou math contest. This is an optional contest for those who wish to take part in a math challenge. Please feel free to read through and email with any questions.
- · A letter was sent home regarding upcoming unit phone calls. Please fill out and return to me by sometime next week so I can know when/how best to contact you.
- · Tomorrow, we have our International Day. We will open the doors to parents at 2:30 to come and explore different countries in our classrooms.
- · This upcoming Friday, October 5th, we have a P.D. day, and Monday is Thanksgiving, so students have an extra long weekend.
- · Starting next week, students need to wear their winter uniform, so ALL 7 pieces.
- · We will start bussing for gym TOMORROW – students need to be on time, as the bus will be boarding and leaving at 9 a.m.
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
