Hi Grade 6s,

It was great to see you all again today after the long weekend. I loved hearing about some of your Easter stories. Thank you for working so hard to complete the math Practice Work, and for being focused and on-task while completing your language jobs today.

This week, there are a few things coming up for you to keep in mind:

• Math - This week we'll be creating some simple games to use to practice comparing fractions, decimals, and percents. On Friday, there will be time to move around to different stations and play the games. If you aren't finished today's practice work, it's important that you complete it to be sure you feel confident working with Fractions, Decimals, and Percent before we start creating these games.

• Fatty Legs reading responses - We'll be reading on in our class novel, and there will be more response questions to answer. If you haven't completed the response questions for chapters 1 and 2, please be sure to hand them in and then cross your name off the list on the board.

• First Peoples of Canada presentations - You'll have one more work period and will then be sharing your Google Slide presentations tomorrow. If you want to work at home, the website we used today was www.firstpeoplesofcanada.com. Your presentation will include
• Meaning of the name of your chosen group
• Living conditions (environment and types of homes)
• Food
• Clothing/Art
• Other interesting facts

• Inuit Games - We might have time this week for a bit of a competition, similar to the Inuit Games mentioned in our class novel! Be prepared to work your leg muscles!!

That's all for now! Have a great night.

Mrs. Matheson

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

A Note from Mrs. Breau

Dear Grade 6 Students and Families,

Just wanted to send you a quick message to say thank you for such a fantastic first term. I have so enjoyed being your teacher and getting to know all of you. We have shared so many good memories and have learned so much along the way.

Parents, as always, thank you so much for all your support this year. It is no wonder your kids are so wonderful, after meeting many of you! I am so blessed to be teaching at such a wonderful school and to be a part of such a supportive and loving community.

Friday was bittersweet. I am so excited to begin my new journey in life, but sad to leave such an amazing class. BUT, this isn’t goodbye. I will be seeing you all really soon!

Take Care,

Mrs. Breau

Agenda Update & Math Review

Good Morning Everyone,

Here is a quick look at our week ahead and different due dates coming up this week.

Agenda:

Literacy:

Writing: We are working on our alien essays- We have been organizing our jot notes into a graphic organizers

Due Dates:
-Intro mini lesson will be on Tuesday, February 6th
-Conclusion mini lesson will be on Friday, February 7th
Due Dates
-Body Paragraphs due Thursday, February 8th
-Essay draft copy is due Monday February 12th - Peer editing will take place on this day
-Alien Share Day is scheduled for February 26th

Reading Workshop: We completed a reading assessment with a story called "Overcome"- we will be self assessing these this week
- We are continuing working with our novel Undergrounders


Math- Geometry Test on Thursday
- Blog review will cover BEDMAS and whole number multiplication and division - DUE WEDNESDAY
-Geometry review will be completed in class on Tuesday and Wednesday as we need protractors
- Our next unit of study will be fractions


Science:
-Alien creation day will be Wednesday - please bring anything that you think you would  need  for  this.
-We will be looking at the moon and the its phases this week


Math REVIEW

Use BEDMAS to solve the following questions.

Find the product.