Agenda Update

Happy Friday Everyone,

Here is a quick update of some upcoming dates:

Social Studies research notes - due Wednesday

Small Numbers Math Test- Tuesday

Blog Review - Tuesday 

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Mrs. Breau

Small Number Math Review

Small Number Review

    1.     In the number 73.765 which digit is in the:

     a)  tens place _________                                d) tenths place ____________

b   b) ones place _________                                e)  hundredths place  ___________

     c) thousandths place __________

      

    2.  Complete the chart below 

         

Standard	Expanded	Written	Mixed Numbers/ Fractions
12. 32
0.008
		five and three hundredths
	300 + 90 + 3+ .01 + .009
	20 000 + 70 + 0.6 + .004
0.432
		two million seventy thousand and sixty eight hundredths

            3. Which decimal is greater?

            

              a) 2.03 or 2.4            b) 0.526 or 1.004     c) 5.7 or  3.99          d) 0.403  or  0.067

           4. Order these decimal numbers from least to greatest. 

             a)  2.108 ,   0.053,  0.872,     1.096

              

             b) 2.085 , 2.008 , 3.004, 2. 805 

               

             c)  2.4 ,  2.34,   0.27,  2.347,  2.7 

             5. Round each decimal to the nearest hundredth.

        a) 0.526                b) 0.078                  c) 3.006                d) 0.896

    

            6. Round each number to the nearest tenth.

          a) 0.72             b) 2.462               c)  1.073             d) 0.98

                

             7. Write three decimal numbers that would fall in between 2.67 and 2.8

Word Challenge

Remember, your toonies for Terry tomorrow :)

Track those reading minutes :)

Daily Challenge

Read the clues, then write the words. 


Start with the word   VEGETABLE


A piece of furniture to eat on. 
take away 4 letters from the word above.       ______   ______  _____  ______  ______
                                                                                                    (5 letters)




A place to keep horses. Or steady.   ____   ______ _____   _____  ______ ______
Add one letter from the word above                                              (6 letters)
.


To wound or pierce with a pointed weapon.       _______  ______  _______   _______
Take away two letters from the word above .                                                    (4 letters)





A large, flat, often thick piece of something.               _______ ________ _________ _____
Change one letter from the word above.                                                                   (4 letters)





A very messy or slovenly person.
Change one letter from the word above.              _______ ________ _________ ________
                                                                                                           (4 letters)




To splash a liquid about. 
Take away the last letter, then add two from the     _____ _____ ____ _____ _____
word above.                                                                                        (5 letters)








To cut with big sweeping strokes.                         _______ _________ ________ ________ ______
Change one letter from the word above.                                          (5 letters)

Weekly Update

Weekly Update
Math- We completed our large numbers test today
- We will be moving into working with small numbers - focusing on decimal numbers to thousandths. We will be working with fractions and representing decimal numbers in expanded, standard and written form


Literacy-
Reading- We are working through our novel Wonder - Throughout the novel, we are focusing on a variety of reading strategies
**Remember to track those reading minutes ***

Writing- Paragraph writing and personal recounts
- This week we will also be working taking jot notes and turning those notes into paragraphs

Social Studies- We will begin our social studies project this week (project outline is posted to the blog)

Science- Biodiversity - We will be playing the game "Web of Life" outside on Friday

AGENDA NOTES:
PICTURE DAY - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
Terry Fox Run- Thursday- Please bring $2 to help support this cause
October 4th - Meet the Teacher (classrooms will be opened between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.)

Social Studies Projects

Japan- Topper

China-Zoe & Bella

United Kingdom-Davis & Matthew

Germany-Miguel

France- Sawyer

Italy- Noah & Jake. D

Norway- Stella

Mexico-Pricilla

South Korea- Justus / Brandon & Lachlan

Sweden- Abby & Rachel. R

Brazil- Lilly & Evelyn

Netherlands-Rachael. L

Australia- Parnell & Owen

South Africa-Vanessa

Scotland- Ava & Katana

Finland- Anthony & Jacob

Portugal- Jake. M & Preston

Costa Rica- James

Research Template for Social Studies Assignment

Topic	Research Notes
Official Country Name
National Symbols
Location/Population/Area	Location: Map   ______ Population: Area:
Climate/Weather Patterns
System of Government
Trade- Imports/Exports	Chart, pictures  _____
Lifestyle/Culture (food, dress, family life, celebrations)	Food: Clothing: Family life: Celebrations:
International Connections to the World
Resources Used to  Complete my Project	Website: Book/Text: Encyclopedia:

Upcoming Social Studies Project

We will be discussing the project outline on Monday. Here is a sneak peek :)
Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Thanks for another great week.
Mrs. Breau :)

Research Project

As part of our unit on “Canada’s Interactions with the Global Community” you are to complete a research project on a country identified as one of Canada’s major trading partners. You are expected to use the graphic organizer to complete the task.

From the list below, select a country that you would like to research. If a country you are interested is not on the list, it must be approved by your teacher. Use the graphic organizer to record your information and to write a bibliography.

Japan

China

United Kingdom

Germany

France

Italy

Norway

Mexico

South Korea

Sweden

Brazil

Netherlands

Australia

Hong Kong

India

Steps to Follow:

1.  Locate and record as much information as you can under each heading on the graphic organizer.

2.  Try to include a variety of ways to record your data. (Pictures, charts, graphs, symbols, maps etc.)

3.  Keep a record of all the resources you have used to complete this task (websites, resource books etc.)

4.  Using the information, you have located, creatively construct a presentation format that is approved by your teacher.

5.  Be prepared to present your findings to the class and to submit all your research notes for evaluation. 

My Blueprint

Good Evening Everyone,
What a great day we had using technology! Today, we got to use the chrome books. You were introduced to the program my blueprint, which will act as a digital portfolio for us this year. Most of you were able to add some personal info, as well as create some goals for yourself. Your challenge tonight is to log onto my blue print and show your parents your blueprint.
 Address: www.myBlueprint.ca/simcoe
-then click log on with a school account -use your email address (DON'T forget the @scdsb.on.ca)
-Remember, to use your NEW password

Agenda Notes:
Monday - Large Numbers Math Test
Monday- Blog Review completed
Terry Fox- Thursday, September 28th - Please remember your toonie for Terry :)