It's mid-October already!
Here is what's to come this week in Division 12:
Math: Grade 4s learned about tenths this week and completed a "Tenths Booklet" where they showed decimals as fractions, with pictures, and on a number line. Grade 5s reviewed tenths and also worked with hundredths. On Monday I will introduce a "decimal of the day" and we will continue learning about decimals while we order and compare them.
Social Studies: We wrapped up our unit on Canadian government last week. We will continue learning about the rights/responsisbilities Canadian citizens have as well as child rights.
Where in the World?: Last week we finished up our documentary On the Way to School. The documentary begins with this quote: "Too often we forget how lucky we are to go to school. In certain parts of the world, the journey to school is an obstacle course and knowledge is a conquest." I really wanted the students to wonder and think about why these students would continue going on such a treaturos and dangerous journey every day - just for school.
Literacy: We read the first two chapters of our novel Front Desk. Students were introduced to our main character, Mia, and a bit of her back story. We looked for details about setting (a motel) and answered comprehension questions. As I'm sure your child will tell you, I am incredibly picky about things like capitals, punctuation and writing in complete sentences. It's something we continue to work on as a group and I am continuously encouraging the students to self-edit their work.
Gym: Thank you for sending your child with "gym shoes" that can stay at school. We have been lucky with the weather so far, but the rain has now arrived and inside shoes for gym are required. With no custodian it is our responsibility to keep the gym as clean as we can. We all appreciate your support with this!
Art Cards: A separate email was sent with the information on how to order - take a look! I am very impressed with how they turned out.
Questions to ask your child this week:
*What is a provincial election? Who is being voted for?
* Tell me about the setting of your class novel, Front Desk. Where does Mia and her family live? Where did they move from?
* How might you show "one tenth" (0.1) in a picture?
Important Notes:
Halloween: Students may wear their Halloween costume on Friday, October 30. Please no masks or accessories. We also ask that you remember that we have 4 and 5 year olds at our school so to make sure your costume isn't too scary! We look forward to celebrating Halloween as a class, as well as with a whole-school Halloween costume parade, and a Halloween safety talk (from Police Officer Pat Bryant) on Friday.