Dear Families,
In Math, we will be finishing
chapter 6 this week by engaging in some cooperative addition and subtraction activities and problem solving. Next week,
we will begin chapter 7 which is 2-D Geometry. There will be a math
assessment on Tuesday February 17th on addition and subtraction of
three digit numbers. Please visit the Nelson Math website for some practice
questions to help prepare for the test. A great home-school activity
would be to have your child estimate the cost of the groceries in the buggy
each week and/or calculate change with money amounts up to $10.00.
In Science, we will be completing our
unit on strong and stable structures. The students understand the big ideas and
have worked diligently to construct strong cube structures to hold a load. They
researched a famous structure for their projects and will presenting their findings this week. The
last task will be to construct a strong and stable bridge made out of
newspaper. This will take place next Tuesday the 17th during the
afternoon. I can’t wait to see what they come up with!
In Religion, our discussions and
activities will surround the topics of Love as it is the virtue of the month. Have your child explain what Loveuary means.
In Language, we will
discuss Black History Month and learn about agents of change. Students will read and write about the meaning of freedom, equality and justice. We are focusing on spelling list 20 this week and we will not have a spelling list the week after the Family day weekend.
Important Reminders
-Skating
takes place every Wednesday and Friday for the month of February. Please remember skating equipment.
-Structure
projects are due on Tuesday February 10. I am very excited to see all the great
projects!
-Class trip
to the Book Bank on Tuesday February 10th
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Please bring in newspaper for the science bridge experiment
-Parent-teacher interviews will be held Thursday, February 12th and Friday,
February 13th. The times for the interviews are the same as with progress
reports. An additional reminder will be sent home with the
reports. If you are unable to attend your interview time please contact
me.
-P.A Day this Friday
-This Thursday we will be having a Valentine's Day celebration in the afternoon. Students are invited to exchange valentine cards at school.
-This Thursday we will be having a Valentine's Day celebration in the afternoon. Students are invited to exchange valentine cards at school.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great long weekend!
-Ms. Bertone
