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Homework is posted online.  It should be visible above.   You can also use the following link to stay updated on what's being posted: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y181aXYzOHNwaWhlMTNua2IzOWhoNmtqOGdvb0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t

Homework summary:

French and English reading - we rotate between French and English weeks with the students reading daily at home.  This is first nature for some while more laborious for others.  We have a classroom library, a school library, and a local public library.  The students have access to lots of reading and are encouraged to be reading regularly at both home and school.

There is a verb of the week that the students are expected to conjugate in the past (passé composé et imparfait), present, and future (futur simple).  They are tested on said verb each Thursday.  At first, we will ease into it but after 'avoir' and 'être', we pick up speed.  Since the assigned verbs are posted in advance, those who require extra review time have the luxury of getting an early start.  There are some games posted in the Student Portal to help with at home review.

Spelling tests will be on most English reading weeks when there is school on a Friday.  The list will be reviewed on a Monday or a Tuesday and the test will take place on that Friday.  The amount of necessary review required varies by the individual. 

Math finish work.  Math not completed in class is assigned for homework.  Again, the amount of work sent home will vary by the individual and how class time was used.  Don't speak French?  There's access to the English version of the math book in pdf format.  Simply click on the math book tab above to gain access.

Today is picture day.  Each student who had their pic. taken was given a slip of paper containing a QR code.  Use this QR code to access your child's photo.  They were asked to put paper in their school bag for safe keeping.   Please note that photos won't be available for 48 hours.

Things are well underway in 6C!  Here's what's happening:

In French, the focus has been on speaking and writing.  We dove into verbs and haven't come up for air.  We are using context to practice our tenses and it is going well.  The futur simple is very tricky for them but we keep plugging away.  Concerning verb tests, they're doing exceptionally well and I am more than pleased with their effort and results.  We have only scratched the surface on Space, an integrated French language arts and science unit, which will later serve as a topic for a narrative piece of writing.   

In English, we have been doing a lot of writing and sharing in preparation for the eventual memoir they'll write.  They're excited to take their work home to advance it.  They're writing all kinds of stories with a focus on one writing strategy  at a time (Show, Don't Tell; using dialogue; using dialogue tags to reveal emotion; using adverbs; appealing to the five senses; etc.).  We learn about a strategy and then practice using it in our writing, share our work with our peers, before moving on to the next one.  This week, we have been talking about metaphors and similes to make comparisons.  This will be our next mission: using this figurative language in our writing.  At the same time, I have been sharing example memoirs as mentor texts so that grade level expectations are clear prior to them writing theirs.  I have been having a lot of fun and they have been super motivated to work and share.  Nearly forgot!  We're going to be starting a Global Read Aloud in the near future.  You'll hear more about that at a later time.  

As for math, we've been talking about whole numbers and decimals numbers.  They're learning how to read large numbers and decimal ones too.  We recently moved on to positive and negative integers and will more than likely have a test on this concept next week.

Parent prompts: Tell me about your ACRAR reading comprehension test.  How did you do on your English spelling test that Mr. Bradley dragged his feat on correcting?  Would you pull up your grammar test marks for me to see?  I hear that your class is doing really well on them!

English - as of today,  we are starting our Global Read Aloud.  For more information on what that is and what we will be up to, check out the following website: https://theglobalreadaloud.com/

We will be reading And Then, BOOM!.  Here's more information on the book:

Parents need to know that And Then, BOOM!, by Lisa Fipps (Starfish) is a harrowing, hopeful middle-grade novel in verse. Told by an 11-year-old kid grappling with poverty, homelessness, and abandonment, but also surrounded by kind friends and helpers, it vividly, relatably depicts the grinding everyday reality of being poor, of a grandmother working herself to death for a paycheck that isn't enough to keep herself and her tween grandson fed and housed, of never seeing a doctor because it would cost too much, of the irresponsible adult whose bad ways brought on all this trouble -- but also of the adults and kids who go out of their way to offer help in small but also huge ways.  Strong messages of friendship, empathy, kindness, and being there for your loved ones. Also that it's important to help others when you can, and to accept help when you need it.

Parent prompts - how'd you do on today's spelling test?  How did your grammar test go yesterday?  Would you like my email address so that you can email me your results following a grammar test (some of the students have been forwarding their results via email)?  How did you do on this week's reading comprehension assessment?  What did you learn about space this week?  Want to check out some of the many astrological events going on in October (https://starwalk.space/en/news/night-sky-tonight-october)?  Let's learn more about that upcoming super moon.  I heard that you had an online meeting with a grade seven class on the other side of Canada.  What's that about?

Hello Parents!

Here's what we're into:

Math - we've finished up with fractions and they will be tested on this concept on Friday.  Until then, we will practice and review.  Last Monday, the students were sent home their integers test, they did well, and last Friday, the students received their basic operations test, they were rusty.  Basically, the operations test is a review of what they learned in grade five.  For many, there is an operation or two that needs a little investment of time and energy.   It is a benefit to them to have this down so that when they add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals in grade six, it's not too overwhelming.   For this reason, at home practice is suggested for those who need it.

French/science - in writing, we're working at realistic fiction.  We're making use of the strategies taught for memoir and piggybacking off of them for French.  Together, we came up with all kinds of Show, Don't Tell phrases for six different emotions: sadness, joy, surprise, anger, disgust, and fear.  They will focus on avoiding naming the emotion; rather, describing it.  For this, they need the vocabulary to do so, which was the focus for today's and tomorrow's lessons.  Space?  A big thanks for all the Northern Lights pics that students emailed me last week.  I was able to show them to the class.  Supermoon?  Too bad about the weather on the 14th.  It sure looked good on the 15th.  We keep plugging away at this unit.

English - we're in the editing phase of their memoir.  They had mini-lessons on capitalization  (common nouns vs. proper nouns) and paragraphing.  I'm excited to collect and read their work.

Parent prompts - Do crows eat blue poster putty?  What did you learn about how far away the planets are from the sun?  How did you determine this?  Who are among the fastest students in the school?  Tell me about this Mystery Meet with students from Comox, BC.  Who are they and why are they connected with your class via Padlet?  Who is Danny MacAskill and what is Danny Daycare?  Does Mr. Bradley need to drink less coffee (the students insisted on this prompt)?  I hear that your class keeps earning points.  What's that about (Meredith)? 

Hello Parents!

In English, the students finished up their memoirs.  I had the opportunity to conference with everyone to discuss how they implemented the writing strategies into their work (show, don't tell; five senses; thoughts in my head; comparisons; dialogue; dialogue tags; big actions into small actions; etc.).  The results are impressive!  That being said, we're taking things to a new level.  We're going to type them up and publish them on the website for your reading pleasure.  We just started the Diversity of Life project but I'll talk more about that at a later date.

In French, we slowed down a bit on our space theme to find more time to dedicate to our realistic fiction writing.  For writing strategies, we really focused on vocabulary.  They needed help to find the necessary words for dialogue tags and for show, don't tell.  We focused on the punctuation used for combining dialogue and the narrators' words.  We have also explored mentor texts to further explore how authors use these strategies in their writing and even modified The Three Little Pigs so that it made better use of the strategies that we learned about.  We have had lots of examples, we have had lots of practice, and now it's time to plan out our stories and integrate the strategies taught into their work.

Math - fractions unit done, kind of!  As you would/should/may have seen, the students' fraction test results were very encouraging.  This concept will come up again so the learning is not finished yet.  It is a very challenging concept so some students may want to revisit their learning.  We have since moved on to percentage and we will be looking at ratios next.  Their latest basic operations test was given early this week and, generally speaking, a big improvement has been noticed over the course of the last four weeks.  Great job 6C!  This latest test goes home today.

Parent prompts -  Did you get good feedback on that Google Classroom assignment called Dialogue?  What did you learn about the local West River community fridge?  Why was someone in to talk about it?  How did you take the Three Little Pigs and bring it up to grade six standards?  Who did you send a video to and why?  Who's the G.O.A.T. coach (Lorcan)?  Why haven't you been learning as much about space as before?  What have you been working on for the spirit assembly?  Are you a cheerleader?  How are basic operations going?  Let's work on some multiplication facts as we drive (they moaned when I came up with this one)?  Do you still like being read to?

Dear Parents,

It was wonderful to meet with everyone who attended the interviews to discuss your child's progress.

Please set aside a shoebox for an upcoming science project next week. I will notify the students when it’s time to bring it in. Thank you!

French: We have moved beyond our writing phase. I have met with students who have completed their work to discuss their progress, and I am very pleased with how well they have integrated the writing strategies taught into their assignments. While we haven't yet had the chance to share our writing with peers, I hope we can do that later in the week. For now, our focus returns to our integrated space unit.

English: Be sure to check out the memoirs in the Student Work section (https://sites.google.com/cloud.edu.pe.ca/6c-mrbradley/memoir_1) . The students did an excellent job, and they are eager for an outside audience. We are also working on an integrated science unit focusing on biodiversity. As you may know, we are closely examining the tree of life and concentrating on jot notes. Eventually, each student will select an animal for a research project. This is a significant project that will carry us into the new year.

Math: The students are nearing the end of our unit on multiples and factors. A test on this unit is likely scheduled for the end of the week. Additionally, I am teaching them the rules of divisibility.

Parent Prompts:

• Is _ divisible by 9? 2? 3? 6? 5?

• Why are you growing bacteria in your class? (Special thanks to Ellie for bringing in petri dishes!)

• What did you do with yeast this afternoon?

• What is a Kahoot and how have you used it in 6C?

• What are the 12 Days of Giving? What is the connection to "And Then, BOOM!"?

• Did you enjoy the read-aloud of "And Then, BOOM!"?

• What group are you in, and what responsibilities do you have for the 12 Days of Giving?

• What are your thoughts on "The War that Saved My Life"?

• How did you use AI to create a cover for your memoir?

• Is M. Bradley serious in class? (Ellie)

• What is the best flag football team this year? (Lorcan)

Thank you for your continued support!

Dear Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your excellent participation in our recent bake sale. We had 16 students sign up to bring in goods and provide entertainment, from both 6C and 6B, and I was thrilled to see that 25-30 students brought in baked goods!

It’s quite rare to send home kids with treats after such an event, and your contributions made it a delightful experience for everyone involved, especially for the four students who spearheaded this endeavour.  Approximately $350 were raised and the money will go to those in need.

This week, we will continue to push forward, but the pace will be adjusted to make way for lots of fun, which includes, but is not limited to: Jr. Achievement (students learn how to start a business), computer programming, popcorn and a movie, board games, pyjamas, loup garou, etc.  A hot chocolate request was put in, so we'll do our best to see that happens. We'll also present our space colonies, do a little research for Diversity of Life, and work on the multiplication of decimal numbers. It should be a nice balance of fun learning.

Thank you once again for your support.

Bryan Bradley

Dear Families,

I hope you had a wonderful holiday! This morning, I gathered stories of the students' favorite moments over the break and how they celebrated New Year's. It is so nice to hear how they are doing.

In our French class, students will be writing and discussing their reading for book clubs. It will take some time to get off the ground but  once they're up and running, I'm excited to see their thoughts and insights!  This will take us through February and maybe into March.

Additionally, in our integrated science and English unit, students will continue researching an animal of their choice. They will explore how its behaviors and structural features help it survive in nature, and they will eventually present their findings to the class.  This too is another big undertaking and will also carry us into March.

In math, we are focusing on multiplying and dividing decimal numbers, which is a crucial skill for their mathematical development.

Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to an engaging and productive week ahead!

Best regards,
Bryan Bradley

Dear Families,

I wanted to share some updates as we move forward into the next few weeks.

I am planning to hold student-led conferences during the Parent-Teacher Conferences in March. To prepare for this, the students and I will be collecting and organizing their work across all subjects until that time.

In math, we are currently focusing on identifying, measuring, and drawing angles. I will be keeping their most recent multiplication and division tests for the conferences. We reviewed the results in class today, so your child can share their progress with you.

In French language arts, we have just completed our book clubs, and we are now shifting our focus to writing. Once we finish this component, we will start fresh with new reading groups and novels. The students are engaging in reading, discussing, and writing about their understanding, which is going wonderfully! You may have noticed that your child has been asking to bring in snacks for our sessions. This is to create an atmosphere similar to adult reading clubs, and I appreciate the support with this.

In English language arts, we are currently typing up our reports for Diversity of Life. The students will also be creating slideshows and brochures, and I’ll keep you updated on their upcoming oral presentations.  On a separate note, here's the link to an optional writing assignment that your child may be interested in: https://meaningofhome.ca/page/how-it-works

In science, we haven't made progress.  However, we will be learning about electricity in the very near future.  

There’s a lot happening in our classroom, and I’m excited to see the growth in each student. Thank you once again for your involvement and support!

Best regards,

Bryan Bradley

Parent prompts - what is the pizza passing routine of the class?  I heard it is run like a Fantasy Football draft!  How come the class didn't go tubing today?  What did you do for a priviledge instead?  How was your grammar test on Thursday?  Would you open your gmail so that I can see your mark?  What did you get on your multiplication and division of decimal number test?  Do you know where you can improve?  What's up with the angle yoga in math class today?  Is it possible to a grade six student to eat an entire pizza by themselves (from Donnie and Lorcan)?

Dear Families,

This term, we will be having student-led conferences where your child will present their work to you in the classroom. This represents a shift in our usual format; you simply need to book an interview time as you normally would and arrive at or before your scheduled time. You are welcome to stay longer after your interview if you wish. Multiple interviews will be happening simultaneously, led by the students, so expect some overlap. I will join your family during your scheduled time to provide support and answer any questions you may have.

Soon, the scheduling will open up, so please keep that in mind if you need to arrange interviews for multiple children. If the scheduled time doesn’t work for you, I will send home your child’s portfolio for them to review with you at home, and we can meet at your scheduled time. If you need a more private setting for any delicate discussions, please reach out, and we will find an alternative time once the schedule fills up.

In English, I am proud to report that we had an excellent first day of presentations! Despite some interruptions to the schedule, the students will find the updated presentation times on Google Calendar, with Ellie, Olivia, Quinn, Adelaide, Elsie, and Dani scheduled for tomorrow. Next, we will be creating brochures from our projects, which should be rewarding and fun. As it is a short week, there will be no spelling test this Friday.

In French, I’d like to inform you that 14 students submitted their book reports for book clubs by last Thursday’s deadline. I have read and graded them, providing comments focused on reading comprehension. I am very impressed with the students' writing clarity and I'm also seeing lots of progress in the conjugation of their verbs.  I’m looking forward to collecting the remaining writing tomorrow to complete my feedback. This week, we will also kick off a second round of book clubs, building on our previous success while introducing new focuses for understanding and analysis. Please note that due to the short week, the grammar test (dire) has been moved to Friday.

For Math, the scheduled math test on angles that was supposed to occur last Friday will now be held tomorrow. It’s a good idea for students to review the material to keep it fresh in their minds. Here’s the book in English for your reference: Math Book in English. And here’s specific chapter on angles in French: Math Book in French.

Thank you once again for your support. I look forward to seeing you at the conferences!

Bryan Bradley

Dear Families,

The countdown to our Tim Hortons Children's Camp is on! In addition to what was posted on the packing list, please ensure your child packs splash pants or snow pants, two pairs of mitts or gloves, their indoor shoes from school (I will remind them at the end of the day on Friday), and a book to read. It's going to be a lot of fun!

Here's what we are up to:

In both English and French, we are working on opinion and persuasive writing. We have had mini-lessons on structuring our writing and paragraphs, and we have used AI to suggest ways to improve our work. This led to rich conversations about being critical and selective with the advice we take from AI, and it has positively impacted everyone's writing. We are now focusing on developing original arguments and using strong word choice to enhance our writer's voice. Some of the topics we are exploring include: Should there be zoos?; Should we have to pay to cross the Confederation Bridge?; Should screen time be limited?

Additionally, our reading clubs in English should be up and running by the end of next week.

In math, we have a test on perimeter, area, and volume tomorrow, and we have already begun our next concept: polygons.

Bryan Bradley

Dear Families,

Thank you for your continued support. I wanted to share some important updates regarding our class activities.

Please note that a Spring Fling practice schedule was sent home. Class 6C will be staying after school on Wednesday, April 16th, with a pickup at the main door at 3:50 PM.  Also take note that on April 24th, there's a social media presentation and discussion for parents and families for those interested.

In math, we have moved on to patterns and relationships. This can be a tricky concept for students, so I encourage them to ask questions and seek help as needed.

In French, we are focusing on persuasive/opinion writing while also dedicating time to using the correct verb tenses. The students have been learning to use 'imparfait' and 'passé composé' through various oral communication activities, including a recent exercise where we described a YouTube clip of Charlottetown from 1988 using 'imparfait.' This is a significant focus as they are currently mixing up their tenses in both writing and speech, and it's a work in progress.

In English, we are engaging in book clubs with 6B. I am proud of the quality of their discussions about the books they are reading and their excitement for these stories. The ten selected books are longer, and students are expected to complete them in nine days, compared to five days for French. It has been enjoyable collaborating with Mr. Tooker and the other class on this project. Next week, we will focus more on the writing component of this initiative.

Best regards,

Bryan Bradley

Dear Families,

Wow! It's May, and I wanted to share some updates on what’s happening in our classroom.

English: We are putting the final touches on our writing for the book clubs. They were a huge success! The conversations were rich in content, and students gained a deep understanding of their books. Most students enjoyed their choices, while others discovered what they don’t like. Mr. Tooker and I selected a wide range of genres, themes, and authors. They read, discussed their reading, and reflected on their understanding—great learning value!

Provincial Evaluations in English Writing: Earlier this year, it seemed that grade six immersion students would not participate in the provincial writing evaluation. However, this has changed! Both immersion classes are pivoting. This week and next, we’re revisiting the memoir we wrote at the beginning of the year to reinforce some of the lessons taught.

French: We will be reading, discussing, and writing about electricity for the next few weeks. This should be a lot of fun!

Math: There will likely be a math test on Friday focused on input-output machines.

Take note that I promoted the East Wiltshire Hockey Canada Skills Academy on Monday and passed out the necessary information on said program to those who showed interest.  As well, the students will be going to East Wiltshire on Friday for a band promotional activity.  There is usually more information to follow regarding grade seven band applications after the students have seen the band band perform. 

Thank you for your continued support!

Bryan Bradley

The Last Summer Ever

(Please note, this is subject to change)

The cast of “The Last Summer Ever” will mainly be dressed in:

All councilors will have colored t-shirts made for them. They can wear a choice of shorts or gym pants and sneakers/sandals. Clipboards will be provided.

Peyton (Lyla- pink clothes, pink hat, pink sneakers).

Da’ Boyz will have black t-shirts made for them.

Beckett, Rowan, Jay, and Sam: athletic look such as gymshorts, t-shirts, ball caps.

Aria, Kia, Farrah, Scarlett, Georgia - athletic girls with some glam (purses, make-up compacts)

Majority of campers/students (unless told otherwise will wear):

Basic summer clothes that kids would typically wear to an outdoor camp. Cargo shorts, gym shorts, t-shirts (if the t-shirt has a logo, it should be appropriate and minimal), gym pants, tights. 

Footwear will be sneakers or sandals. Footwear is mandatory on the stage.

Headwear: encouraged to wear bucket-hats. Ball caps are welcome but will have to be worn backwards to not have face shadowing from the lighting. Bandanas

Optional: Some kids may have a bit of white face paint to mimic sun lotion of cheeks or nose.

Optional Extras: may have sunglasses and sunglasses on strings to hang on chests 

Fanny pack

Binoculars

Empty Backpacks

Back Waterpacks

Bandanas around neck

Please note: with the exception of clothing, any extras such as bucket-hats, sunglasses, fanny packs, water packs, binoculars should be handed in to Ms. Amy Cousins in 6F on Tuesday morning. All items will be labelled and documented. 

Thank-you

Dear Grade 6 Families,

There is an opportunity to order the Grade 6 composite photo for this school year.  This composite has the school photos of all students in grade 6 and commemorates their final year in elementary school (and at Eliot River Elementary).  All orders can be made online via Everest Solutions.  Composite (11x14) costs $20 and will be shipped directly to the school.  Orders are due by June 5th, 2025.  Please see the attached flyer for ordering information!

Grade 6 Composite.pdf  

Thanks, 

Terra Doucette - Eliot River Elementary