Classroom News - Jan. 26

I mentioned to the students that I will be "out of school" for Monday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Jan. 30.  Mrs. Horsman will be filling in!

Have a wonderful "snowy" weekend!

Homework:
Art - Optical Illusion Art (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - First Nations Flip-Book (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Tri-Fold "States of Matter (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Equivalent Fractions Worksheets (Monday, Jan. 29)
Science 6 - Constellations (Monday, Jan. 29)
Music - "Nimbus Sky" Sketch / "Off the Cuff" Worksheet (Friday, Feb. 2)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, Jan. 31 (Teacher PD).  YAHOO!
- Friday, Feb. 2 is the "Boston Pizza" hot lunch.  YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA                 - BK                   - NK             
- TP                  - RP                    - AP
- SQ                 - BS                    - KS                   - SW

Classroom News - Jan. 25

Students worked VERY hard today learning about:
- The first people in Canada, states of matter, and equivalent fractions (Grade 5).
- Life in Ghana, constellations, and mixed numbers/improper fractions (Grade 6).

Homework:
Art - Optical Illusion Art (OVERDUE)
Social 5 - First Nations Flip-Book (OVERDUE)
Science 5 - Tri-Fold "States of Matter (Friday, Jan. 26)
Health - Decision-Making Skits (Friday, Jan. 26)
Science 6 - Constellations (Monday, Jan. 29)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- Another round of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home last week.  For those who are interested, please return the forms and appropriate money by tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 26).  If it is more convenient, you can also order/pay online: https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AA                 - LA                 - TP                - RP
- SQ                  - BS                 - SW

Classroom News - Jan. 24

Ask your Gr. 6 son/daughter about their Career Guidance class - in particular, about "how little time they have in their working lives for leisure" and "how little money they have after expenses/deductions".  Sound familiar to our own lives?!?!?

Homework:
Art - Optical Illusion Art (OVERDUE)
Science 6 - Diameter vs Mass LAB (Thursday, Jan. 25)
Social 5 - First Nations Flip-Book (Thursday, Jan. 25)
Health - Decision-Making Skits (Friday, Jan. 26)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- Another round of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home last week.  For those who are interested, please return the forms and appropriate money by Friday, Jan. 26.  If it is more convenient, you can also order/pay online: https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- AA                 - LA                 - TP            
- SQ                  - BS                 - SW

Classroom News - Jan. 23

Our 5/6ME class is nearing the end of another Phys. Ed unit - soccer!  Ask them about their kicking, passing, dribbling, volleying, controlling/trapping, and heading.

The Boston Pizza lunch forms are now OVERDUE. 

Homework:
Career G. - "Where Does The Time Go" Booklet (OVERDUE)
Art - Optical Illusion Art (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Whole Fractions (Wednesday, Jan. 24)
Math 6 - Comparing Fractions (Wednesday, Jan. 24)
Social 5 - First Nations Flip-Book (Thursday, Jan. 25)
Health - Decision-Making Skits (Friday, Jan. 26)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- Another round of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home last week.  For those who are interested, please return the forms and appropriate money by Friday, Jan. 26.  If it is more convenient, you can also order/pay online: https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA               - TP               - SQ  
- BS               - KS              - SW

Classroom News - Jan. 22

Happy Monday!

Another delicious hot lunch is planned for Friday, Feb. 2 - compliments of Boston Pizza.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees by tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 23). YUMMY!

Homework:
Career G. - "Where Does The Time Go" Booklet (OVERDUE)
Math 6 - Common Denominators (Tuesday, Jan. 23)
Art - Optical Illusion Art (Tuesday, Jan. 23)
Social 5 - First Nations Flip-Book (Thursday, Jan. 25)
Health - Decision-Making Skits (Friday, Jan. 26)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- Another round of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home last week.  For those who are interested, please return the forms and appropriate money by Friday, Jan. 26.  If it is more convenient, you can also order/pay online: https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA            - NK               - MM             - TP             
- AP            - PR                 - BS               - KS

Classroom News - Jan. 19

Another round of Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.  For those who are interested, please return the forms and appropriate money by Friday, Jan. 26.  If it is more convenient, you can also order/pay online: https://canadaclubs.scholastic.ca/en/home

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Homework:
ELA - Paragraph (OVERDUE)
Health - Responsible Decisions Quiz (OVERDUE)
Math 5 - Fraction Number Lines (Monday, Jan. 22)
Career G. - "Where Does The Time Go" Booklet (Monday, Jan. 22)
Art - Optical Illusion Art (Tuesday, Jan. 23)
Social 5 - First Nations Flip-Book (Thursday, Jan. 25)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- Another delicious hot lunch is planned for Friday, Feb. 2 - compliments of Boston Pizza.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees by Tuesday, Jan. 23. YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA            - NK               - MM             - TP             
- AP            - PR                 - BS               - KS

Classroom News - Jan. 18

The end of the work week is close...

Homework:
Science 6 - Bill Nye Outer Space & Solar System Booklet (OVERDUE)
ELA - Paragraph (Friday, Jan. 19)
Math 6 - 5.2 Equivalent Fractions (Friday, Jan. 19)
Health - Responsible Decisions Quiz (Friday, Jan. 19)
Career G. - "Where Does The Time Go" Booklet (Monday, Jan. 22)
Art - Optical Illusion Art (Tuesday, Jan. 23)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- Another delicious hot lunch is planned for Friday, Feb. 2 - compliments of Boston Pizza.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees by Tuesday, Jan. 23. YUMMY!

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP              - BS              - KS

Classroom News - Jan. 17

Another delicious hot lunch is planned for Friday, Feb. 2 - compliments of Boston Pizza.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees by Tuesday, Jan. 23. YUMMY!

Homework:
Science 6 - Bill Nye Outer Space & Solar System Booklet (OVERDUE)
Math - Fraction Intro Activity (OVERDUE)
Career G. - "Where Does The Time Go" Booklet (Monday, Jan. 22)
Social 6 - Pride of the Atlantic Tour (Tuesday, Feb. 13)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor recesses (toque, mitts, ski pants, etc.).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP                 - BS                 - KS

Classroom News - Jan. 16

It feels good to finally be able to go outside!

Another delicious hot lunch is planned for Friday, Feb. 2 - compliments of Boston Pizza.  If interested in ordering, please return the form and fees by Tuesday, Jan. 23. YUMMY!

Homework:
Science - Bill Nye Outer Space & Solar System Booklet (Wed., Jan. 17)
Math - Fraction Intro Activity (Wednesday, Jan. 17)
Career G. - "Where Does The Time Go" Booklet (Monday, Jan. 22)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor recesses (toque, mitts, ski pants, etc.).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP                 - BS                 - KS

Classroom News - Jan. 15

Happy Monday!

Homework:
Science - Bill Nye Planets and Space Glossary (OVERDUE)
Health - "My Goal" Action Plan (OVERDUE)
Music - Myths/Realities (OVERDUE)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor recesses (toque, mitts, ski pants, etc.).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP                 - PR              - KS

Classroom News - Jan. 12

Ask your son/daughter about today's hip-hop dance group "White Chocolate".

Thank you for the VERY thoughtful gifts for my new little baby, Avery!  They are VERY much appreciated!

Have a great weekend - hopefully warmer and not as slippery!?!?!

Homework:
Science - Bill Nye Planets and Space Glossary (OVERDUE)
Health - "My Goal" Action Plan (OVERDUE)
Music - Myths/Realities (Monday, Jan. 15)

Reminders:
- Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor recesses (toque, mitts, ski pants, etc.).

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP                
- PR               - SW

Classroom News - Jan. 11

One more day to go!

Homework:
Math - Getting Started Activity (OVERDUE)
Science - Bill Nye Planets and Space Glossary (Friday, Jan. 12)
Career G. - Work Hours (Friday, Jan. 12)
Health - "My Goal" Action Plan (Friday, Jan. 12)
Music - Myths/Realities (Monday, Jan. 15)

Reminders:
- There is another delicious MC Knoll bake sale scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 12).  Our Gr. 5 students are responsible for bringing 'individually wrapped' items.
- Our Gr. 5-8 students will have the opportunity tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 12) to learn some cool dance moves from a famous Canadian hip-hop dance group called "White Chocolate".

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP                
- PR              - KS              - SW

Classroom News - Jan. 10

Be careful outside as ALL of Yorkton is now a 'skating rink'!?!?

Homework:
Math - Getting Started Activity (Thursday, Jan. 11)
Science - Bill Nye Planets and Space Glossary (Friday, Jan. 12)
Career G. - Work Hours (Friday, Jan. 12)
Health - "My Goal" Action Plan (Friday, Jan. 12)
Music - Myths/Realities (Monday, Jan. 15)

Reminders:
- There is another delicious MC Knoll bake sale scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12.  Our Gr. 5 students are responsible for bringing 'individually wrapped' items.
- Our Gr. 5-8 students will have the opportunity on Friday, Jan. 12 to learn some cool dance moves from a famous Canadian hip-hop dance group called "White Chocolate".

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP                
- PR              - KS              - SW

Classroom News - Jan. 9

Homework:
Science 5 - Human Body Choice Menu (optional) (OVERDUE)
Math - Fractions Pre-Test (OVERDUE)
Science - Bill Nye Planets and Space Glossary (Friday, Jan. 12)
Career G. - Work Hours (Friday, Jan. 12)

Reminders:
- There is another delicious MC Knoll bake sale scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12.  Our Gr. 5 students are responsible for bringing 'individually wrapped' items.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP
- PR              - KS              - SW     

Classroom News - Jan. 8

Happy Monday!

Sorry about the "no post" last week.  As some of you are aware, we welcomed our 3rd baby into the McDowell family!

I hope everyone had a restful holiday.  I am excited to get back to work for 2018!

Homework:
Science 5 - Human Body Choice Menu (optional) (OVERDUE)
Math - Fractions Pre-Test (Tuesday, Jan. 9)
Career G. - Work Hours (Friday, Jan. 12)

Reminders:
- There is another delicious MC Knoll bake sale scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12.  Our Gr. 5 students are responsible for bringing 'individually wrapped' items.

* The following people have OVERDUE work:
- LA              -  RP             - TP
- PR              - KS              - SW