Math
Please finish the "Combining Fractions" sheet that we worked on today in class.



Literacy
We continued our thoughts and wonderings about the Seven Grandfather Teachings - looking at Terry Fox. Which of the Seven Grandfathers did he live out in his life?

I am so proud of you! I heard that the rally was wonderful.
You, and millions of other young people, raised your voices for your future.
Let's not let it be a one day thing. Stick to your commitments. Do your part.

I hope to see everyone tonight at the meet the staff event. 5:30 - 7:00

Tomorrow is our Terry Fox run. Please bring in a Toonie for Terry, if possible.

Make sure your sign is ready for our rally tomorrow.

Here is the success criteria we decided on today:
- bold and clear message
- eye catching - colours?, readable (from a distance)
- sturdy
- a positive message - your personal commitment

Please talk to your families about our plans for Friday - our "protect".

Please come to school tomorrow with the materials that you need for your sign.

How can you effectively get your message across on your sign?

Some food for thought.

Welcome Greta! Safe travels to you.

Here is the fraction number line we created with our dominoes.
Do you agree that this is ordered from least to greatest?
Please be prepared to convince others of your answer.

Today we began examining The Seven Grandfather Teachings as our class collaborative norms.

Greta Thunberg
Which of the Seven Grandfather Teachings does she live out?
Please answer this in your writer's journal.
Also, please choose what you think is the most powerful phrase of her speech.
Why is this phrase powerful to you?

Gridwalk
Tell the folks at home about this activity.
What did you learn from it?

Great Debate
We had our first great debate!
Should pineapple be on pizza?
How can you work on you oral communication?

Geography
The Google Classroom code is cv0k70m

Subway orders are due Thursday - if you wish to participate.
The subs start coming next Tuesday.

French posters are due tomorrow.

We started our study of percussion today.
We learned the "Yankadi" dance beat.



For those who are interested...

Please be prepared to convince others of your answer to the following question.

How did you survive the Lava Flow? What role did you take on your team? Did you make it easier for your team? or harder?

Tomorrow is day 1 - please come prepared to learn outside.

Math
Solve the problem below and be prepared to convince a "friend" (someone who agrees with you) and be prepared to convince a "skeptic" (someone who has a different answer than you). Convince them that you are right.

Literacy
Extraordinary Birds
"I don't believe kids are mean just to be mean. Most kids that are have a reason."
Talk about this statement in your reader's journal. What meaning does it have in the book? What meaning does it have to you?

The Little Hummingbird
Today we talked about how I relate this story to my life. How will you relate it to yours?

Another awesome week! Thank you everyone.

Math
Please answer the following question in pictures, numbers and words.
"The grocery store parking lot holds 1000 vehicles. 2/5 of the parking spaces are for cars. When you went to buy groceries, there were 200 cars and some trucks in the parking lot. The parking lot was 3/4 full. How many trucks were in it?"

Geography
Please finish your "What is Geography" sheet. At least 15 things on this sheet

Please bring back your student verification forms - if you haven't yet.

Please get outside and enjoy the weekend!

Tell the folks at home about the temporary guests in our classroom.

Literacy
We are continuing Extraordinary Birds. Make sure you have at least five words you would use describe Eleanor and five words for December too.

Math
We talked today about how our thinking can look very different for someone else's thinking - and that is awesome!

A great day of debate!

How did your group fare as your boat went down? Did you survive?

More importantly - What did you contribute to your group discussion? Did you make the process easier for your group? or harder? 

Math
Please come to class with an answer to the below question and be prepared to convince others of your answer.

Our first time learning in the forest - wonderful job!
Please tell your family about The Little Hummingbird.
How are you going to apply this to your life?

Happy Monday Everyone!

Please remember that tomorrow is day 1 - that means outdoor learning. Please dress properly with comfy shoes.

Math
Michelle went to a pizza party. She saw two tables set up for party guests. One table had four pizzas and ten chairs around the table. The other had three pizzas and eight chairs around the table. Where should she sit?

I'm looking for a picture to support your answer. And remember the word "assuming".

Week one done! AND done well!
Great start everyone. Let's keep it up!

Please have the folks at home check the verification form that I sent home today and bring it back signed.

Your One Word is due Monday.

Homework: Get outside this weekend.

This morning we talked about the ideal group member.
What things are you already doing?
What do you need to work on?

Math
Today we worked on the 4 4's problem.
Talk about this at home.

One Word
What is your one word? Why?

Please remember to return your forms!

Another great day! Thank you!

Please remember to bring in forms!

Great discussion this morning about math and our attitude towards it.
If math were an animal it would be a ...
"Wasp because its usually really calm but then it comes out of nowhere and stings you and it hurts for a bit."
"Grasshopper because it jumps a lot form one place to another and you're always trying to catch it."
"Jellyfish because it doesn't have a brain - it needs us to solve all its problems."
"Spider because it has to build a web and then understand the concept to catch the insect he wants to get."

Words of Wisdom?

What a great first day! Thank you everyone!
This is going to be an amazing year.

Reminders:
1. Please bring back the "school start-up package" forms by Friday
2. Please fill out the welcome letter from me and return it by Friday
3. We will start with silent reading tomorrow first thing in the morning. Please bring the book you are currently reading - or borrow one from our classroom library.

We started the book Extraordinary Birds today. Tell your family at home about it so far.