A Rainy Day Update!

Hi, everyone!  Just another friendly update from Grade 6…J

• Math- We are working on graphing and data analysis.  Lesson 4 is due tomorrow.
• Science- We are working on the forces of flight, as well as the history of Canadian flight.  Students need to finish their Voice Thread assignment (15 events in total) by Thursday.
• Social- The Perspective Story (p. 169, #1), or the Cartoon (p. 169, #2) is due Thursday.  The other is due on Monday, June 4.
• Health- Chapter Review is due Wednesday, and there is a Unit Test on Monday, June 4.
• Art- The Photography Portfolio is due Thursday.
• Writing- Persuasive Letters are now overdue.
• Tomorrow afternoon, the Grade 6-8 students will be having a special movie afternoon.  I forgot to mention this to the kids today, but they are welcome to bring a treat for the movie if they like.
• We are going swimming on Wednesday from 2-3pm.
• Today I sent home notes about two outdoor swimming dates- June 21 and June 25 at Wascana Pool.  Earlier in the year, I undercharged students for our bus trip to Seussical.  Would you kindly send an additional $0.75 along with the $3 for swimming to help cover costs?  Thanks so much- sorry about that!

As always, send any questions my way!  Have a great week…I’m hoping for sunshine and tennis!!

New Date for Field Trip

Apologies for the changes in schedule, but our field trip to Crooked Valley will be on JUNE 14.  Thanks!!

Taking Flight

We have been learning about the forces of flight in Science: lift, drag, thrust and weight.  Here are some shots of our attempts at flying with wings...well, mostly just experimenting with the effects of drag! :)

Field Trip Postponed...

Hi, everyone.  Our Outdoor Ed. leader called and notified me that it is too muddy at the field trip site so we will not be going today.  We will try to reschedule the trip for another day!

Update!

Hi, everyone.  Here is a quick update for the week:

Math- We are having a small mid-unit quiz on Lessons 1-4 on THURSDAY.  So far we have learned about six different types of triangles, how to draw triangles, as well as different polygons.

Reading- Book Club Meeting #3 is on Friday, and we are planning to also present our Book Club Talk Shows on Friday.

Art- Just a reminder to bring cameras, if available, on Thursday.

Field Trip to Crooked Valley- Please send $4.50 for the cost of the bus.  This trip is next Thursday, May 3.  I am still looking for a couple parent helpers. 

Grade 6 Badminton Tournament- We are going to have a fun afterschool tournament, just for Grade 6 students, on Tuesday, May 1.  I will send a note home today asking permission for students to stick around after school on that day. 

 Swimming- This Friday from 2-3pm!

Earth Day

Check out these links!  April is Earth Day, and Friday is April Month!

EcoKids

National Geographic for Kids

National Geographic (Earth Day)

Easter Fun

What a fun week we enjoyed in Grade 6!  Here are some photos from our Smartie Party, featuring the Amazing Egg Hunt and a trip to DQ.  Mrs. Hognestad also helped us create beautiful Ukrainian Easter Eggs!