Things going on this week...

Hi everyone,

Here is a quick reminder of what's going on and what's coming up this week:

• Math - We will have the Fractions "Quest" on Thursday. To be successful, remember to represent fractions using models or strategies that make sense to you (area model/"chocolate bar", linear model/"number line", equivalent or simplified fractions with common numerators or common denominators) and be ready to communicate your thinking using "Find, Know, Strategy/Show, Answer/Sensible/Why?"

• Language - If you did not finish your language tasks this morning, please work on them tonight and put them in the IN bin tomorrow for me to mark (e.g. Current Events W5 report, silent reading SPECK response, Learning Skills mini-essay)

• Social Studies - Tomorrow you will finish designing your group's Canadian "Robot". If you want to view the video again to think of some more ideas for your design, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZEZwje_FUE 

Have a great evening!

Mrs. Matheson

The story of your family

Hi everyone,

Today during Social Studies time, I mentioned an opportunity for you to receive a few extra signatures. You can share with your family what we've been discussing in Social Studies this week about Canada's diversity and ask if anyone knows any information about your family's story:

• Who was it that left their home country to come to Canada? A great-great-grandparent? Your mom or dad? Etc?
• When did they come to Canada?
• Why did they come to Canada?
• Are there any interesting stories about their immigration/emigration experience?

Write down what you learn and submit it in the IN bin tomorrow. I'd love to hear what you find out!

Time to head back to school!

Hi everyone!

I hope you've all had a relaxing and refreshing March Break. I can't wait to see you tomorrow and hear some stories about your week.

For the week to come, here are some things to know:

• On Monday, our integrated classmates will be away on a field trip to Queen's Park.
• On Tuesday, we'll be back in the gym (yay!) and new squads will be formed
• Wednesday is World Down Syndrome day and everyone is encouraged to wear brightly coloured socks
• Thursday is Heritage Fair day in the gym

It looks like it will be a fantastic week!

I'm also looking forward to starting some new units and doing some new activities in the weeks to come.

• Now that we've finished our Space unit, we're beginning a social studies unit about Communities in Canada (past and present).
• In math, we'll be continuing our work with fractions.
• And in language, we'll be starting another class novel as well as some new language activities that you'll be taking turns doing - sometimes on your own, and sometimes with groups.

I'll tell you about everything tomorrow. See you in the morning!

Mrs. Matheson

Hello from Mrs. Matheson

Hi, grade 6s and families,

Thank you for the warm welcome I have received as I've moved into my role as the new teacher in Mrs. Breau's class. It has been a pleasure to teach in the class for the last three weeks and I am looking forward to learning with you in the weeks and months to come.

Parents/Guardians: I have been able to connect with almost everyone on the phone or in person, but if I wasn't able to get a hold of you when I phoned on Friday to introduce myself, please know that you can always feel free to contact me at the school. If you have any questions or if there is anything you'd like to discuss with me, don't hesitate to call.

Wrapping up some things...

• Last week, we finished the class novel, "Undergrounders." Today, students were given a follow-up assignment which we will be working on during language periods all week. It is due on Friday.
• We finished the Alien Projects and students shared their aliens with their peers. Students also wrote a science test which will be returned this week. Today, students began writing scripts and practicing to film informative yet engaging videos about space topics that have been covered throughout the unit.

Here are a few things coming up this week...

• Wednesday
• Fractions "Quest" (equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers - review daily quizzes and notes in math notebooks to prepare)
• Thursday
• EQAO math practice activity
• Friday
• "Undergrounders" assignment due
• Space video viewing

Have a wonderful evening!

Mrs. Matheson