In math the last big test was handed back. Parents are asked to sign it and return it. The concepts on that test covered from the beginning of the year.
We are working in the patterns and equations section. Review 13 is due and should be handed in. P.159 -161 is assigned.
We have also done some work with conversions.
Students have a summary chart to complete on exam bank. They are to do 5 tests in math and 5 in science and hand it in. One side should be handed in every 2 weeks.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Science
Science quiz 2 was handed back. Most students need to do review. Another quiz will be given after the holiday. Tues. Feb.26 in the second class.
We are in the process of learning about the moon and planets. We will review on Friday.
A few students still need to hand in their constellation poster.
We are in the process of learning about the moon and planets. We will review on Friday.
A few students still need to hand in their constellation poster.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Math
Percentage quiz 6R/S on Wed. (Jan. 23) 6B is on Thurs. (Jan 24)
Unit review due on Fri. Feb. 1st
Unit test on Mon. Feb. 4th
Unit review due on Fri. Feb. 1st
Unit test on Mon. Feb. 4th
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Math & Science
Math
Corrections due for Review #12
Quiz on Ratios Tue. Jan. 15
Science
Constellation poster due Wed. Jan. 23
Corrections due for Review #12
Quiz on Ratios Tue. Jan. 15
Science
Constellation poster due Wed. Jan. 23
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Christmas Is A-Coming!
Christmas Story:
The Grade Six classes are working on writing/editing/proofreading a story with a Christmas connection...a Christmas setting, characters or somehow Christmas figures in the sequence of events of the story. We have been working on this in computer class, but students may work on it at home...(they may email it home to work on).
Christmas Wish List:
Grade Six students are working on composing a Christmas Wish List, with explanations/ reasons
The Christmas Wish List has two parts: Gifts I Really Want and Deserve for Christmas and
Gifts I Would Really Like to Give for Christmas
We set a limit of 10 gifts on each list. Five may be "material things" and five should be "intangible" gifts. On the second list, they should specifiy to whom the gift will be given and why.
I am looking for some imaginative, thoughtful, persuasive writing.
We hope to share some of these stories and lists aloud and have all handed in by Friday morning(21st).
The Grade Six classes are working on writing/editing/proofreading a story with a Christmas connection...a Christmas setting, characters or somehow Christmas figures in the sequence of events of the story. We have been working on this in computer class, but students may work on it at home...(they may email it home to work on).
Christmas Wish List:
Grade Six students are working on composing a Christmas Wish List, with explanations/ reasons
The Christmas Wish List has two parts: Gifts I Really Want and Deserve for Christmas and
Gifts I Would Really Like to Give for Christmas
We set a limit of 10 gifts on each list. Five may be "material things" and five should be "intangible" gifts. On the second list, they should specifiy to whom the gift will be given and why.
I am looking for some imaginative, thoughtful, persuasive writing.
We hope to share some of these stories and lists aloud and have all handed in by Friday morning(21st).
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Christmas Concert Preparations...
The Grade Six students are very busy these days in Language and Music classes, preparing for the Christmas Concert that is fast approaching on Thursday, December 13th. Of course, the Grade Sixes have the character roles and speaking parts of the play and this year our play is entitled Christmas in the Country. We are spending a lot of our class time learning new songs, memorizing lines and even doing a little dancing!
The Concert play has a definite 'western-country' atmosphere and our Grade 6 characters will need to dress Western...so we ask your help with costuming, props, and set. Do you have any western duds ( hats, shirts, etc) lariats, etc. that you could lend to us for the concert? Also, we have some typical farm animal characters: sheep, pig and a cow. If you have any costumes that could pass for these animals, please send them along as well.
Thanks! It looks to be a great concert, with lots of great singing and acting from all the classes in the school. See you there!
The Concert play has a definite 'western-country' atmosphere and our Grade 6 characters will need to dress Western...so we ask your help with costuming, props, and set. Do you have any western duds ( hats, shirts, etc) lariats, etc. that you could lend to us for the concert? Also, we have some typical farm animal characters: sheep, pig and a cow. If you have any costumes that could pass for these animals, please send them along as well.
Thanks! It looks to be a great concert, with lots of great singing and acting from all the classes in the school. See you there!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
thursday
Language Arts - Study for spelling tomorrow. Students worked on writing letters as if they were characters in the book we're reading.
Math - Complete the booklet on perimeter and area for tomorrow.
Science - Used D cell batteries to test the proper configuration for making a bulb light up.
Tomorrow we are dedicating our prayer area at 12:30. Please come if you are able.
Math - Complete the booklet on perimeter and area for tomorrow.
Science - Used D cell batteries to test the proper configuration for making a bulb light up.
Tomorrow we are dedicating our prayer area at 12:30. Please come if you are able.
Math
We are working on Decimals in math class. A test is coming up possible next week (Dec. 3 -6).
Review 9 is due Fri. Nov. 30th.
Review 9 is due Fri. Nov. 30th.
Science
In science we have started the second unit called Trees and Forests. They have had one quiz and should expect the next one next week (Dec. 3 - 6). This unit has a lot more diagrams and definitions to understand. Review at home is essential.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
October Going Fast!
October seems to have whipped right by us like the wind we somedays have.
Anyway, in Language Arts we have been working on these areas/ skills:
Reading: Using the Reader's Workshop concept we have been reading novels chosen by the students, responding to each chapter by writing in Response Logs, and discussing the elements of narrative fiction. We are now moving on to a whole class novel study.
We have just begun our Novel Study using the novel, "Maniac Magee." Title pages are due Monday, 22nd.
Reading Comprehension: Each week we read a couple of reading selections drawn from narrative, factual articles, cartoons, recipes, etc. and answer multiple choice questions that test comprehension of these passages.
Writing: We are working on improving our skills of descriptive writing: The first draft of a description of a celebration meal will be due Wednesday, 24th.
Sentence Combining; Each week we try to work on improving our composing of good sentences by doing sentence combining exercises: Next week we will be working on "Goal" and "Fish Story" due by Monday, 29th.
Spelling: There will be a new spelling word list and unit work for Units 4 and 5.
Anyway, in Language Arts we have been working on these areas/ skills:
Reading: Using the Reader's Workshop concept we have been reading novels chosen by the students, responding to each chapter by writing in Response Logs, and discussing the elements of narrative fiction. We are now moving on to a whole class novel study.
We have just begun our Novel Study using the novel, "Maniac Magee." Title pages are due Monday, 22nd.
Reading Comprehension: Each week we read a couple of reading selections drawn from narrative, factual articles, cartoons, recipes, etc. and answer multiple choice questions that test comprehension of these passages.
Writing: We are working on improving our skills of descriptive writing: The first draft of a description of a celebration meal will be due Wednesday, 24th.
Sentence Combining; Each week we try to work on improving our composing of good sentences by doing sentence combining exercises: Next week we will be working on "Goal" and "Fish Story" due by Monday, 29th.
Spelling: There will be a new spelling word list and unit work for Units 4 and 5.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Bring the Family!
Just a quick post to inform you of an important upcoming event:
1) Many of you may not have received the yellow note inviting you to have supper with us at St. Joe's tomorrow evening, Wednesday the 12th for our St Joseph Family - Meet and Greet from 6 -8 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and meet the Staff and All of our St. Joseph School Family. We will provide corn-on-the-cob, barbecued burgers, potato chips and a beverage. All for no charge! After you've eaten, you'll have the opportunity to meet your chidren's teachers in the Gathering Space:
Division 1 (K-3) 6:30 p.m
Division 2 (4-6) 6:45 p.m.
Division 3 (7-9) 7:00 p.m.
*Each student is encouraged to bring a picture of himself/herself or their family enjoying their favourite summer day so we can fill a bulletin board of seet summer memories of our St. Joseph School Family!
Please print their first and last names, plus their homerooms on the back of the pictures, and bring them to the office first thing on Wednesday morning.
Bring all your family and meet all of our extended St. Joseph's Family to kick off the school year!
1) Many of you may not have received the yellow note inviting you to have supper with us at St. Joe's tomorrow evening, Wednesday the 12th for our St Joseph Family - Meet and Greet from 6 -8 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and meet the Staff and All of our St. Joseph School Family. We will provide corn-on-the-cob, barbecued burgers, potato chips and a beverage. All for no charge! After you've eaten, you'll have the opportunity to meet your chidren's teachers in the Gathering Space:
Division 1 (K-3) 6:30 p.m
Division 2 (4-6) 6:45 p.m.
Division 3 (7-9) 7:00 p.m.
*Each student is encouraged to bring a picture of himself/herself or their family enjoying their favourite summer day so we can fill a bulletin board of seet summer memories of our St. Joseph School Family!
Please print their first and last names, plus their homerooms on the back of the pictures, and bring them to the office first thing on Wednesday morning.
Bring all your family and meet all of our extended St. Joseph's Family to kick off the school year!
Welcome to Grade Six!
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL AND YOUR NEW BLOG, that you can check regularly to keep posted on daily homework assignments, projects and other information about upcoming special events, days in our classroom or whole school.
WHY TR-SIX? Well, TR-SIX, that's you, the Grade Six class, and the name of the blog was chosen from the name of a sleek and stylish British sportscar, but also just happens to be your homeroom teacher's initials, TR! If you are interested in finding out more about these cool little British sportscars, try doing a Google-search of images to see pix of TR-Six cars over the years.
All of your core subject teachers, Mr. Roth, Mrs. Baron, and Mr. Saler, as well as Mrs. Fujita, Mrs. Brodie, and Mr. Chmielewski will post messages regularly to your blog. We hope you and your parents visit the blog often!
WHY TR-SIX? Well, TR-SIX, that's you, the Grade Six class, and the name of the blog was chosen from the name of a sleek and stylish British sportscar, but also just happens to be your homeroom teacher's initials, TR! If you are interested in finding out more about these cool little British sportscars, try doing a Google-search of images to see pix of TR-Six cars over the years.
All of your core subject teachers, Mr. Roth, Mrs. Baron, and Mr. Saler, as well as Mrs. Fujita, Mrs. Brodie, and Mr. Chmielewski will post messages regularly to your blog. We hope you and your parents visit the blog often!
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
The End Is Near!
The month of June is already upon us and flying by as well.
Much work that needs to be completed very quickly before the last day on the 27th...
the Colour Poem assignment is due Friday, June 8th,
the Book Talk is due on Friday, June 15th
and that same day the PAT's start again with Lang Arts Part B (Reading Comprehension),
with Social Studies on Monday the 18th,
Math on Wednesday the 20th,
and Science on Friday the 22nd,
all beginning at 9:00 in the morning.
The Exambank website is useful for practice exam questions in Math and Reading Comprehension, so ask your son/daughter to check it out for Reading practice too!
Our TR6 class will be going to Stafford Lake on the 27th with the Grade 7's and 8's...sort of an 'warming up' to Junior High. Pray for a warm, sunny day.
As always, please contact me at school, 345-3373, if you have any questions, suggestions, or even complaints.
Much work that needs to be completed very quickly before the last day on the 27th...
the Colour Poem assignment is due Friday, June 8th,
the Book Talk is due on Friday, June 15th
and that same day the PAT's start again with Lang Arts Part B (Reading Comprehension),
with Social Studies on Monday the 18th,
Math on Wednesday the 20th,
and Science on Friday the 22nd,
all beginning at 9:00 in the morning.
The Exambank website is useful for practice exam questions in Math and Reading Comprehension, so ask your son/daughter to check it out for Reading practice too!
Our TR6 class will be going to Stafford Lake on the 27th with the Grade 7's and 8's...sort of an 'warming up' to Junior High. Pray for a warm, sunny day.
As always, please contact me at school, 345-3373, if you have any questions, suggestions, or even complaints.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Unit Test and Provincial Achievement Test
Make sure to study for your upcoming Aerodynamics and Flight exam as well as those PAT's,
When you study glossary make sure you can use the word in a sentence. Look at old labs and what the inference was, and how that relates to the learning outcome. Study old quizzes. Use Exambank.com. Know your diagrams.
When you study glossary make sure you can use the word in a sentence. Look at old labs and what the inference was, and how that relates to the learning outcome. Study old quizzes. Use Exambank.com. Know your diagrams.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Space Unit Test
Tuesday March 20th. Study glossary words, old quiz questions and handouts. exambank.com can also be used as a good study resource and prep for the provicial ach. test. username: hs_jose Have your child ask me for the password.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Check your childs understanding
Ask them:
What is the difference between a constellation and an asterism? Give an example of each.
Explain the difference bewtween a meteor, meteorite and an asteroid?
Define shooting star.
What does the Earth have to protect it from meteor, meteorite and an asteroid?
If your child can't answer these questions its back to the books!
What is the difference between a constellation and an asterism? Give an example of each.
Explain the difference bewtween a meteor, meteorite and an asteroid?
Define shooting star.
What does the Earth have to protect it from meteor, meteorite and an asteroid?
If your child can't answer these questions its back to the books!
Friday, February 16, 2007
For Monday, Feb. 26 (a whole week)
For the week off, let's get everyone caught up!
Language Arts
Maniac Magee- reading and questions ch.14-18, any corrections/unfinnished questions from ch. 8-13.
Social Studies
Complete "Latitude and Longitude" booklets, and do any corrections that still haven't been fixed up.
*This is a difficult skill and some students might want to have an adult/older person help them.
Language Arts
Maniac Magee- reading and questions ch.14-18, any corrections/unfinnished questions from ch. 8-13.
Social Studies
Complete "Latitude and Longitude" booklets, and do any corrections that still haven't been fixed up.
*This is a difficult skill and some students might want to have an adult/older person help them.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
For Monday, Feb. 12
Language Arts
1. Lost Year stories- good copy.
2. Maniac Magee questions- ch. 10 & 11, corrections- ch. 8 & 9 (please use pencil).
Social Studies
Latitude and Longitude booklet- first 5 pages (1-4 should have been done for today).
(please use pencil)
1. Lost Year stories- good copy.
2. Maniac Magee questions- ch. 10 & 11, corrections- ch. 8 & 9 (please use pencil).
Social Studies
Latitude and Longitude booklet- first 5 pages (1-4 should have been done for today).
(please use pencil)
Monday, February 05, 2007
Social Studies
If possible, please bring an atlas that can be left at school for a couple of weeks.
The students will be working on mapping skills such as, latitude and longitude.
The students will be working on mapping skills such as, latitude and longitude.
Language Arts
DUE DATES
TUES. FEB. 6 (tomorrow): 1) Week 3 spelling- pre-test corrections.
- fill in the blanks activity.
2) Maniac Magee- Vocab. and Study Questions: Ch. 1-7,
including ALL corrections.
WEDS. FEB. 7: Maniac Magee- Vocab. and Study Questions: Ch. 8-10.
THURS. FEB. 8: "Lost Year" story- completley edited (see checklist).
FRI. FEB. 9: Spelling Test- Week 3.
MON. Feb. 12: "Lost Year" story- good copy.
TUES. FEB. 6 (tomorrow): 1) Week 3 spelling- pre-test corrections.
- fill in the blanks activity.
2) Maniac Magee- Vocab. and Study Questions: Ch. 1-7,
including ALL corrections.
WEDS. FEB. 7: Maniac Magee- Vocab. and Study Questions: Ch. 8-10.
THURS. FEB. 8: "Lost Year" story- completley edited (see checklist).
FRI. FEB. 9: Spelling Test- Week 3.
MON. Feb. 12: "Lost Year" story- good copy.
Feb. 5 Math
Review worksheet page due tomorrow.
Lime green booklet due next Monday. Feb. 12th.
Students should continue to practice times table skills.
Lime green booklet due next Monday. Feb. 12th.
Students should continue to practice times table skills.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Language Arts Update
For my first Blog posting, I would like to say hello to all who are involved in the lives of the TR-SIX students. Thanks to Mr. Roth for introducing me on the Blog earlier this month. In addition to Language Arts 6 and Social Studies 6, I will also be teaching Health 6 for Mr. Coupland until the end of April.
Language Arts:
1. SPELLING TESTS will take place every Friday (or Thursday, if it is a short week). Reviewing/studying for these spelling tests is important.
Each Monday, the students will be given a pre-test of 20 spelling words, as well as an activity (crossword, fill-in-the-blanks, etc.) that will help them practice spelling and using the words correctly. The activities will be due for the following day (Tuesdays).
-Generally, the spelling words will come from the novel we are studying or will be words that are commonly misspelled.
-Note: Due to the short week with skiing and a PD day, there will be no spelling test this week.
2. We have now started reading Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli and will continue with this novel study unit for several more weeks. The students should have already read chapters 1-5 and done the corresponding vocabulary and study questions.
-For Thurs. Feb. 1, they have been assigned to read chapters 6 and 7 and there will be a short quiz on those 2 chapters.
-It is expected that students will keep all of their Maniac Magee materials (spelling lists and activities, handouts, assignments, activity sheets, etc.) in their Maniac Magee duotangs.
3. Last week the students started writing stories about Maniac’s “Lost Year” (see green assignment sheet), with a focus on characterization (see blue handout). The rough copies were due last Fri. Jan. 26th. If they have not been handed in, it is critical that these rough copies are completed and brought to school this Thurs. Feb. 1, as we will be moving on to the editing and revising process.
Language Arts:
1. SPELLING TESTS will take place every Friday (or Thursday, if it is a short week). Reviewing/studying for these spelling tests is important.
Each Monday, the students will be given a pre-test of 20 spelling words, as well as an activity (crossword, fill-in-the-blanks, etc.) that will help them practice spelling and using the words correctly. The activities will be due for the following day (Tuesdays).
-Generally, the spelling words will come from the novel we are studying or will be words that are commonly misspelled.
-Note: Due to the short week with skiing and a PD day, there will be no spelling test this week.
2. We have now started reading Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli and will continue with this novel study unit for several more weeks. The students should have already read chapters 1-5 and done the corresponding vocabulary and study questions.
-For Thurs. Feb. 1, they have been assigned to read chapters 6 and 7 and there will be a short quiz on those 2 chapters.
-It is expected that students will keep all of their Maniac Magee materials (spelling lists and activities, handouts, assignments, activity sheets, etc.) in their Maniac Magee duotangs.
3. Last week the students started writing stories about Maniac’s “Lost Year” (see green assignment sheet), with a focus on characterization (see blue handout). The rough copies were due last Fri. Jan. 26th. If they have not been handed in, it is critical that these rough copies are completed and brought to school this Thurs. Feb. 1, as we will be moving on to the editing and revising process.
Friday, January 26, 2007
MathTest
Math Test Monday on perimeter and Area. Orange booklet due. It will get marked Thurs. due to skiing and PD day. No new booklet this week.
Next topic is volume.
Next topic is volume.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
Introducing...
*I would like to introduce Miss Teryn Garberg, an intern teacher from the University of Lethbridge, coming to our class to teach Language Arts 6 for me, and Social Studies 6 for Ms. Andrew, until the end of April. Miss Garberg will bring lots of great ideas and enthusiasm and we will work together to provide the best learning activities for our TR-SIX students. While Miss Garberg is teaching the class as a whole, I will be working with a small group of TR-SIX students to assist them in improving their reading and writing skills.
*This week Miss Garberg is introducing activities leading up to the novel we will be studying, "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli, which is an entertaining and thought-provoking tall tale about a boy 'on the run', and trying to find a real 'home'. You should start to see this novel coming home for regular chapter reading later this week.
* TR-SIX students have watched clips of "Big Fish", a motion picture tall-tale, and will be writing a tall tale of their own this week as well.
*This week Miss Garberg is introducing activities leading up to the novel we will be studying, "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli, which is an entertaining and thought-provoking tall tale about a boy 'on the run', and trying to find a real 'home'. You should start to see this novel coming home for regular chapter reading later this week.
* TR-SIX students have watched clips of "Big Fish", a motion picture tall-tale, and will be writing a tall tale of their own this week as well.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Welcome Back!
This week in math they have practice on basic skills in the pink booklet. It is due Monday. In class we are working on perimeter concepts. We will then move on to area.
Students should be bringing a calculator to class to help speed up some calculations and to do some problem solving.
When they write teheir achievement tests in june. One part of the test is without calculator and the other part allows calculators. They should get familiar with them.
This week in math they have practice on basic skills in the pink booklet. It is due Monday. In class we are working on perimeter concepts. We will then move on to area.
Students should be bringing a calculator to class to help speed up some calculations and to do some problem solving.
When they write teheir achievement tests in june. One part of the test is without calculator and the other part allows calculators. They should get familiar with them.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Math Test Fri Dec. 15
Math test on Fri. Dec. 15th. It covers decimals. Identifying place value ,rounding, adding and subtracting.
It also covers multiplying with whole numbers. They are working on a review booklet this week. It will be homework tonight if it is not completed in class. We will go over it tomorrow. The test is on Friday.
Keep them working on basis skills over the holidays. Add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Merry X-mas
It also covers multiplying with whole numbers. They are working on a review booklet this week. It will be homework tonight if it is not completed in class. We will go over it tomorrow. The test is on Friday.
Keep them working on basis skills over the holidays. Add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Merry X-mas
Friday, December 08, 2006
Christmas Concert update!
Our Language Learning time has almost completely been taken up with planning and rehearsal for the Christmas Concert next week, Thursday, December 14th.
Our part of the concert is certainly very important, with the TR-Six class having all the speaking parts and starring in "The Tiniest Christmas Star". It is coming along well, with a few technical and staging challenges to work out, but the kids are real "stars" and are taking on their characters really well.
***Thanks for your help in rounding up costumes and finding other props and lighting. We appreciate your support to make our concert a big success.
* See you next Thursday - Dress Rehearsal begins at about 9:00 a.m. on Thursday (14th) morning and any parents, grandparents who would rather attend this daytime performance, rough as it might be, are welcome to attend.
*The Christmas Concert itself begins at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. See you there!
Our part of the concert is certainly very important, with the TR-Six class having all the speaking parts and starring in "The Tiniest Christmas Star". It is coming along well, with a few technical and staging challenges to work out, but the kids are real "stars" and are taking on their characters really well.
***Thanks for your help in rounding up costumes and finding other props and lighting. We appreciate your support to make our concert a big success.
* See you next Thursday - Dress Rehearsal begins at about 9:00 a.m. on Thursday (14th) morning and any parents, grandparents who would rather attend this daytime performance, rough as it might be, are welcome to attend.
*The Christmas Concert itself begins at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. See you there!
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Math Tests
Lime Green Booklet due Monday.
Each week they have a booklet due.
Currently we will be working on 3-d Shapes in class.
Each week they have a booklet due.
Currently we will be working on 3-d Shapes in class.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Quiz Reminder
Tuesday's quiz will review the watercycle, tree part labelling and the matter cycle. Don't forget those glossary words, this weeks quiz includes words used to identify tree parts.
Friday, December 01, 2006
When the Saints (and Stars) Come Marchin' In!
*No, we're not studying New Orleans, or rag-time Jazz (although I'd like to!), but our TR-Six students have been working on a Research Report on Saints. Each student has chosen a saint to research, on the internet, and in books, and then prepare a 5-6 paragraph written report. The report is due Monday, December 4th. Your son/daughter has an outline of how the report should be prepared and what information each paragraph should contain. They also have the rubric which shows how their Saint Report will be marked. Ask to see both of these as well, as the report they are working on. Please help him/her to finish the report for Monday.
**Christmas Concert rapidly approaches (Thursday, December 14th, 7:00p.m.) and our TR-Six students are the stars! Literally! The play that all elementary classes are jointly working on is called "The Tiniest Christmas Star", and our class has all the speaking parts, and yes, they are all stars Of course some of them play the parts of Mary, Joseph, Shepherds and Wise Men as well. We have begun practising the play, and ask for your help in finding appropriate costumes. Please ask your child what part he/she has and if he/she is Mary, Joseph, a shepherd or Wise Men, help him/her to find an appropriate costume. We think we will have costumes for all of our students playing "Stars".
All TR-Six students are asked to wear black pants/skirts and white tops for the concert since they are performing as a Band as well. It looks to be a great concert!
***Report Cards go home today, Friday, December 1st. Please take the time to go over the report with your child and have your child tell you about his/her progress.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about any of this, or if you wish to have a parent-teacher conference, please call me at the school 345-3373.
**Christmas Concert rapidly approaches (Thursday, December 14th, 7:00p.m.) and our TR-Six students are the stars! Literally! The play that all elementary classes are jointly working on is called "The Tiniest Christmas Star", and our class has all the speaking parts, and yes, they are all stars Of course some of them play the parts of Mary, Joseph, Shepherds and Wise Men as well. We have begun practising the play, and ask for your help in finding appropriate costumes. Please ask your child what part he/she has and if he/she is Mary, Joseph, a shepherd or Wise Men, help him/her to find an appropriate costume. We think we will have costumes for all of our students playing "Stars".
All TR-Six students are asked to wear black pants/skirts and white tops for the concert since they are performing as a Band as well. It looks to be a great concert!
***Report Cards go home today, Friday, December 1st. Please take the time to go over the report with your child and have your child tell you about his/her progress.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about any of this, or if you wish to have a parent-teacher conference, please call me at the school 345-3373.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Math Tests
Students received their math tests back today .Nov. 17th. This was the first big test and covered all work from the beginning of the year.
I have gone over the test with the students. They are asked to take it home and bring it back signed.
Their purple review booklet is due Monday. This booklet reviews basic skills.
I have gone over the test with the students. They are asked to take it home and bring it back signed.
Their purple review booklet is due Monday. This booklet reviews basic skills.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Thursday Before Remembrance Day
Just a quick reminder of the work in progress in our TR-Six class:
We're writing a 'crime' story, really a type of "whodunnit" story, which is a project shared with Mr. Coupland's 'Investigation and Evidence' unit in Science 6. So, some due dates for this assignment:
*the First Draft was due today, Thursday, 9th,
*edited (improved) Draft is due Tuesday 14th
*proofread/rewrite good copy is due Thursday 16th.
This story will be marked by both of us, Mr. Coupland and myself, with Mr. Coupland assessing the use and understanding of the concepts of Investigation and Evidence, and me looking at the skills in creating an interesting story.
We're writing a 'crime' story, really a type of "whodunnit" story, which is a project shared with Mr. Coupland's 'Investigation and Evidence' unit in Science 6. So, some due dates for this assignment:
*the First Draft was due today, Thursday, 9th,
*edited (improved) Draft is due Tuesday 14th
*proofread/rewrite good copy is due Thursday 16th.
This story will be marked by both of us, Mr. Coupland and myself, with Mr. Coupland assessing the use and understanding of the concepts of Investigation and Evidence, and me looking at the skills in creating an interesting story.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
MathTest
Math Test on Nov. 15
Covers all topics from the start of the year.
Read and write numbers
Multiples
Factors
Prime and composite numbers
Lowest common multiple
Greatest common factor
prime factorization
Covers all topics from the start of the year.
Read and write numbers
Multiples
Factors
Prime and composite numbers
Lowest common multiple
Greatest common factor
prime factorization
Friday, November 03, 2006
It's November Already!
*Thanks to all the parents who provided food for our Hallowe'en party on this past Tuesday. It was delicious and we had plenty!
*Going home today in an envelope is the 'Work Habits Assessment" rubric that the students and teachers completed. One side of the rubric, (labelled 'student') shows you how your son/daughter 'assessed' their work habits and effort in Grade 6 up to this point. On the other side is the assessment of the core teachers in Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts, of your son's/daughter's work habits and effort so far. Your child has seen both, and I have discussed with him/her how the teachers view his/her performance so far. After discussing it with your child, you will have a chance to meet with us at Parent Teacher (and student, if you wish) next week on Wednesday or Thursday evening, November 8th and 9th. Please call the school to arrange a time.
Just a few reminders of homework and ongoing assignments in Language Arts:
*We will continue with our Bag Book Report presentations on Monday and all students should be ready to present.
*Spelling Unit work on Unit 6 is due on Thursday.
*We will continue work on our "Crime Story" which is an activity of both Science and Language Arts. Your child should have a 'plan' and perhaps a 'rough draft' of a story in the works.
As always, you can contact me at the school at 345-3373, or at home at 345-4543.
*Going home today in an envelope is the 'Work Habits Assessment" rubric that the students and teachers completed. One side of the rubric, (labelled 'student') shows you how your son/daughter 'assessed' their work habits and effort in Grade 6 up to this point. On the other side is the assessment of the core teachers in Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts, of your son's/daughter's work habits and effort so far. Your child has seen both, and I have discussed with him/her how the teachers view his/her performance so far. After discussing it with your child, you will have a chance to meet with us at Parent Teacher (and student, if you wish) next week on Wednesday or Thursday evening, November 8th and 9th. Please call the school to arrange a time.
Just a few reminders of homework and ongoing assignments in Language Arts:
*We will continue with our Bag Book Report presentations on Monday and all students should be ready to present.
*Spelling Unit work on Unit 6 is due on Thursday.
*We will continue work on our "Crime Story" which is an activity of both Science and Language Arts. Your child should have a 'plan' and perhaps a 'rough draft' of a story in the works.
As always, you can contact me at the school at 345-3373, or at home at 345-4543.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Evidence and Investigation Title page
Students are finishing their first unit and as a closing activity are creating a title page for the unit. Students have now written the exam so they can clear out their binder in preparation for the next unit. Students need to save their work so they can use it to study for the Provincial Achievement test at the end of the school year. As a suggestion they could glue their title page to a folder or use a second binder for completed units at home.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
HALLOWE'EN and Bag Book Reports!
A couple of reminders:
Halloween!
*The TR-SIX Grade Six class will have a Hallowe'en class party during the afternoon of Hallowe'en Day, Tuesday, October 31st. We are going to begin our party at lunchtime with a lunch organized by our classroom parent reps, Mrs. Cale and Mrs. Allen. They will be contacting some of our TR-SIX families to bring food for our lunch, which I'm sure will be delicious. So, TR-SIX students will only need to bring a drink ( pop, juice, milk) for the lunch.
* Their will be a costume parade in the gym at about 12:30 followed by a special Halloween assembly where the School Family Teams will participate.
*Then the class has decided they want to watch a suitable video for the remaining party time.
Bag Book Reports!
We have just begun our presentations of our Bag Book Reports, and each student will have the opportunity to present their book report to the class in the next 2 weeks. Ask your son/daughter to rehearse their talk on you!
Halloween!
*The TR-SIX Grade Six class will have a Hallowe'en class party during the afternoon of Hallowe'en Day, Tuesday, October 31st. We are going to begin our party at lunchtime with a lunch organized by our classroom parent reps, Mrs. Cale and Mrs. Allen. They will be contacting some of our TR-SIX families to bring food for our lunch, which I'm sure will be delicious. So, TR-SIX students will only need to bring a drink ( pop, juice, milk) for the lunch.
* Their will be a costume parade in the gym at about 12:30 followed by a special Halloween assembly where the School Family Teams will participate.
*Then the class has decided they want to watch a suitable video for the remaining party time.
Bag Book Reports!
We have just begun our presentations of our Bag Book Reports, and each student will have the opportunity to present their book report to the class in the next 2 weeks. Ask your son/daughter to rehearse their talk on you!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Math Quiz Rescheduled
Math quiz on multiples rescheduled for Thursday.
Math basic skills. ( 2 digit muyltiplication on grid) 10 questions due Friday
Math basic skills. ( 2 digit muyltiplication on grid) 10 questions due Friday
Friday, October 06, 2006
Thanksgiving and A Long Weekend!
Our Grade Six class has a number of Language Assignments that are due, coming up after the long weekend, or in the more distant future!
* the Grandparents' Project was due on Thursday, Oct. 5th, but if your child's has not been handed in, please help your child get it completed and handed in by Wednesday, 11th.
* "Thanksgiving Meal Descriptive Writing" assignment is due on Wednesday, Oct. 11th.
* "Bag Book Report is due on October 19th, so students should finish reading their novel, get a bag from me, and find objects to represent characters, setting, plot etc, and work on their presentation.
Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving weekend!
* the Grandparents' Project was due on Thursday, Oct. 5th, but if your child's has not been handed in, please help your child get it completed and handed in by Wednesday, 11th.
* "Thanksgiving Meal Descriptive Writing" assignment is due on Wednesday, Oct. 11th.
* "Bag Book Report is due on October 19th, so students should finish reading their novel, get a bag from me, and find objects to represent characters, setting, plot etc, and work on their presentation.
Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving weekend!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Oct. 5 - Band
Hello Everyone,
On Oct. 25, we will be having a "multi-culturally" themed concert. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. here at the school and will feature the Gr. 5 Band, Gr. 6 Band and the Jr. High Band. In attendance, will be special guest Dr. Howard Cable who is a world-renowned composer and arranger.
Gr. 6 students are asked to practise #71, 80, 83 and Montego Bay in their Standard of Excellence Books. This is in preparation for the concert.
If anyone (students and families) would be willing to assist me in planning for this event, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Mrs. Fujita
On Oct. 25, we will be having a "multi-culturally" themed concert. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. here at the school and will feature the Gr. 5 Band, Gr. 6 Band and the Jr. High Band. In attendance, will be special guest Dr. Howard Cable who is a world-renowned composer and arranger.
Gr. 6 students are asked to practise #71, 80, 83 and Montego Bay in their Standard of Excellence Books. This is in preparation for the concert.
If anyone (students and families) would be willing to assist me in planning for this event, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Mrs. Fujita
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
September Practise Sheets for Band
Just a reminder to everyone that the practise sheets for the month of September are to be handed in this week. Also, Grade 6 band students have been asked to practise the letter "X" this week.
Thanks!
Mrs. Fujita
Thanks!
Mrs. Fujita
Math Multiples
Continue working on basic skills.
Can you identify multiples?
Can you list the rules?
Quiz Oct. 11th when they get back to school.
Can you identify multiples?
Can you list the rules?
Quiz Oct. 11th when they get back to school.
Math Miltiples
Please have students continue to practice basic skills. Work on ones they have gotten wrong.
The topic this week is multiples. Can they list multiples. Can they stat the rules for some multiples?
They will write a quiz on this topic when they return on Wed. Oct. 11th
The topic this week is multiples. Can they list multiples. Can they stat the rules for some multiples?
They will write a quiz on this topic when they return on Wed. Oct. 11th
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Math Sept 28
On Mondays we work on basic skills. Ask your student haw they are doing. Where necessary, try to help them work on a few facts per night. Addition is the best. Subtraction needs a bit of work. Upper times tables need practice. Division is the weakest area.
We will extend this to +,-,* and / with larger numbers.
IN the other classes we are working with multiples. This ties back in with multiplication and division skills.
We will extend this to +,-,* and / with larger numbers.
IN the other classes we are working with multiples. This ties back in with multiplication and division skills.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
L.A. this week!
Just a 'heads-up' about the various things we're doing in Language Arts right now:
1) Spelling Unit Two (Long Vowel words) unit work assigned on Friday, the 15th, is due tomorrow, Wednesday, the 18th.
Assigned work includes: Obs Patt - 1.2.3.4
Disc Patt - 1,2
Exp Patt - 2,3,4
Chall Wds - 2,3,4
Spelling tests on these unit words and others are on Fridays, so this Friday the 22nd is the test on Unit 2.
2) The 'Grandparents Project' is still ongoing. We haven't given much class time to this project, but we will try to give more to it in this coming week. The website we're using as a reference and for examples is www.grandparents-day.net. Your son/daughter should have a topic picked, and done some work on this.
3) D.E.A.R.- Drop Everything And Read! - Students will be given time to read each day, at the beginning of the Language period...hopefully from a fiction or non-fiction book appropriate for their reading levels, one that they can use for their "Bag Book Reports" we will be doing next month. Parents, please remind your child to take their book with them to school.
4) Read-aloud - We're reading RUN by Eric Walters, a book about Terry Fox. Our St. Joe's Terry Fox Run happens on Friday, the 29th, but we will have a speaker from the Terry Fox Foundation speak to the school this Friday the 22nd, to set the tone and purpose for upcoming run.
As always if there are any questions, suggestions or whatever, please feel free to call me at the school, 345-3373.
1) Spelling Unit Two (Long Vowel words) unit work assigned on Friday, the 15th, is due tomorrow, Wednesday, the 18th.
Assigned work includes: Obs Patt - 1.2.3.4
Disc Patt - 1,2
Exp Patt - 2,3,4
Chall Wds - 2,3,4
Spelling tests on these unit words and others are on Fridays, so this Friday the 22nd is the test on Unit 2.
2) The 'Grandparents Project' is still ongoing. We haven't given much class time to this project, but we will try to give more to it in this coming week. The website we're using as a reference and for examples is www.grandparents-day.net. Your son/daughter should have a topic picked, and done some work on this.
3) D.E.A.R.- Drop Everything And Read! - Students will be given time to read each day, at the beginning of the Language period...hopefully from a fiction or non-fiction book appropriate for their reading levels, one that they can use for their "Bag Book Reports" we will be doing next month. Parents, please remind your child to take their book with them to school.
4) Read-aloud - We're reading RUN by Eric Walters, a book about Terry Fox. Our St. Joe's Terry Fox Run happens on Friday, the 29th, but we will have a speaker from the Terry Fox Foundation speak to the school this Friday the 22nd, to set the tone and purpose for upcoming run.
As always if there are any questions, suggestions or whatever, please feel free to call me at the school, 345-3373.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Basic Skilll Monday
Students did a basic skills test on Division , multiplication and addition. The goal is to reveiw a few each day so that they get better each week.
Unit test tomorrow. Study booklet.
Unit test tomorrow. Study booklet.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Math Test Tues Sept. 19th
Covers Booklet on the objective Read and Write numbers greater than a million. Test format will be similar to workbook.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Wednesday, Week Two Already!
Just a quick post to inform you of a few upcoming events:
1) We hope you got the yellow note inviting you to have supper with us at St. Joe's this evening, Wednesday the 13th, from 6:
00 - 8:00 p.m., for corn-on-the-cob, barbecued burgers and hot dogs, potato chips and a beverage. All for no charge!
Just bring all your family and meet all of our extended St. Joseph's Family to kick off the school year.
2) The Scholastic Arrow Book order for September will be sent by Monday, 18th, so if you are interested in getting any of the choices from the September order please get your order form and cheque to Mr. Roth right away.
3) Spelling Test this Friday, 15th...(just the review words and unit 1 words...but that adds up to about 40 words, so study!)
4) Friday, September 29th is our Terry Fox Run here at St. Joseph's with the run beginning about 10:30 a.m.
Students and staff are invited to dress as their favourite hero, super or human!
1) We hope you got the yellow note inviting you to have supper with us at St. Joe's this evening, Wednesday the 13th, from 6:
00 - 8:00 p.m., for corn-on-the-cob, barbecued burgers and hot dogs, potato chips and a beverage. All for no charge!
Just bring all your family and meet all of our extended St. Joseph's Family to kick off the school year.
2) The Scholastic Arrow Book order for September will be sent by Monday, 18th, so if you are interested in getting any of the choices from the September order please get your order form and cheque to Mr. Roth right away.
3) Spelling Test this Friday, 15th...(just the review words and unit 1 words...but that adds up to about 40 words, so study!)
4) Friday, September 29th is our Terry Fox Run here at St. Joseph's with the run beginning about 10:30 a.m.
Students and staff are invited to dress as their favourite hero, super or human!
Friday, September 08, 2006
What's happening in L. A. (Language Arts that is!)
TR-SIX, the Grade Six class is off to a rolling start, but quickly picking up speed in Language Arts with a number of assignments and projects that we've just begun:
SPELLING: We've started our weekly spelling units, and the first unit work is due on Wednesday, Sept 13th. The questions to complete are Obs. Patt. - 1,2,3
Disc. Patt - 1
Exp Patt. - 1,2
Chall. Wds - 1,4,5
BROWN BAG IT! - an activity where each student shares some information about himself/herself in an oral presentation by bringing objects to talk about collected in a brown paper bag. This activity is due this Monday, Sept. 11th, and each student will present their bag of objects to a small group of classmates, and then some, perhaps up to 10, will present them to the whole class.
GRANDPARENT'S DAY PROJECT - A project with lots of different choices where your son/daughter will try to celebrate and tell about one of his/her grandparents. We are using the website: http://www.grandparents-day.net for possible choices and examples of what has been done by other kids of all ages. Check it out. Grandparents Day is actually this Sunday, September 10th, but this project is due on September 28th.
BAG BOOK REPORT: This book report is still a ways off, not due till the second week of October, but it is important to be reading regulary from a fiction novel or a non-fiction book suitable for you so that you'll finish it in plenty of time to work on your 'bag', objects, and presentation. More details to follow later.
That sounds like a lot, but there will be plenty of time to get it all done, if you use your time well!
SPELLING: We've started our weekly spelling units, and the first unit work is due on Wednesday, Sept 13th. The questions to complete are Obs. Patt. - 1,2,3
Disc. Patt - 1
Exp Patt. - 1,2
Chall. Wds - 1,4,5
BROWN BAG IT! - an activity where each student shares some information about himself/herself in an oral presentation by bringing objects to talk about collected in a brown paper bag. This activity is due this Monday, Sept. 11th, and each student will present their bag of objects to a small group of classmates, and then some, perhaps up to 10, will present them to the whole class.
GRANDPARENT'S DAY PROJECT - A project with lots of different choices where your son/daughter will try to celebrate and tell about one of his/her grandparents. We are using the website: http://www.grandparents-day.net for possible choices and examples of what has been done by other kids of all ages. Check it out. Grandparents Day is actually this Sunday, September 10th, but this project is due on September 28th.
BAG BOOK REPORT: This book report is still a ways off, not due till the second week of October, but it is important to be reading regulary from a fiction novel or a non-fiction book suitable for you so that you'll finish it in plenty of time to work on your 'bag', objects, and presentation. More details to follow later.
That sounds like a lot, but there will be plenty of time to get it all done, if you use your time well!
Welcome to Grade Six!
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL AND YOUR NEW BLOG, that you can check regularly to keep posted on daily homework assignments, projects and other information about upcoming special events, days in our classroom or whole school.
WHY TR-SIX? Well, TR-SIX, that's you, the Grade Six class, and the name of the blog was chosen from the name of a sleek and stylish British sportscar, but also just happens to be your homeroom teacher's initials, TR! If you are interested in finding out more about these cool little British sportscars, try doing a Google-search of images to see pix of TR-Six cars over the years.
All of your core subject teachers, Mr. Roth, Ms Andrew, Mrs. Baron and Mr. Coupland, will be adding messages regularly to your blog. We hope you and your parents visit the blog often!
WHY TR-SIX? Well, TR-SIX, that's you, the Grade Six class, and the name of the blog was chosen from the name of a sleek and stylish British sportscar, but also just happens to be your homeroom teacher's initials, TR! If you are interested in finding out more about these cool little British sportscars, try doing a Google-search of images to see pix of TR-Six cars over the years.
All of your core subject teachers, Mr. Roth, Ms Andrew, Mrs. Baron and Mr. Coupland, will be adding messages regularly to your blog. We hope you and your parents visit the blog often!
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Summer's Here
Welcome to Grade Seven
Well you finally made it. Good for all of you. It has been my privilege to teach all of you these past two years and while I won't have day to day contact with you I will be watching you and want you to always do your best.
Have a wonderful summer and I'll see you in the fall.
Well you finally made it. Good for all of you. It has been my privilege to teach all of you these past two years and while I won't have day to day contact with you I will be watching you and want you to always do your best.
Have a wonderful summer and I'll see you in the fall.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Social PAT
Friday, June 16th Social studies PAT. Students have been reviewing notes and have a review sheet for the year. Make sure to study all notes and especially the review sheet. As well, review basic mapping concepts such as latitude and longitude, and study maps (ie. Canada, China, Greece0. Good luck, ask me any questions tomorrow morning before school.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Study Tips
Just a reminder of upcoming PAT exams. Students should be reviewing every night looking at old quizzes, experiments (and what the reason for them was), Exambank.com username hs.jose password coal.
Monday, June 12, 2006
June 12
Due to the technicians working on the server Iwas unable to post anything today.
A letter conserning the PATs will be going home tomorrow.
Students are currently working through some previous PATs for practice.
The exam bank website wwas working this evening. If you're still having troubles let me know.
A letter conserning the PATs will be going home tomorrow.
Students are currently working through some previous PATs for practice.
The exam bank website wwas working this evening. If you're still having troubles let me know.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
P.A.T.'s Start Friday 16th!
*These are the last four school days before the Provincial Achievement Tests begin again for our Grade Six class.
The Social Studies test is scheduled for Friday, June 16th, followed on Monday, the 19th by the Part B (Reading Comprehension) of Language Arts, Math Part B on Tuesday, the 20th, and ending with Science on Thursday, the 22nd.
You will be getting a letter from us outlining how to help your son/daughter to prepare effectively for these tests.
*In Language Arts we are continuing to read and study the novel, Skellig, by David Almond. Chapters to be read, question sheets and other related activities will be assigned for homework on a regular basis for these last couple of weeks. I will be posting the chapters to be read, and assignments to be completed.
The Social Studies test is scheduled for Friday, June 16th, followed on Monday, the 19th by the Part B (Reading Comprehension) of Language Arts, Math Part B on Tuesday, the 20th, and ending with Science on Thursday, the 22nd.
You will be getting a letter from us outlining how to help your son/daughter to prepare effectively for these tests.
*In Language Arts we are continuing to read and study the novel, Skellig, by David Almond. Chapters to be read, question sheets and other related activities will be assigned for homework on a regular basis for these last couple of weeks. I will be posting the chapters to be read, and assignments to be completed.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Math - Students completed a practice PAT today. We will correct it tomorrow and go over any areas students need to review. There are some sites that are especially good for students to be looking at as they review for the PATs:
learnalberta.ca Especially the Math and Science sections for grade 6.
Exambank.com
Copies of Previous released PATs:
http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/testing/achievement/tests/previous_ach.asp
A new site with information on cyber predators was launched today. Its a good site to go over with your child:
http://www.weron2u.ca/home/
learnalberta.ca Especially the Math and Science sections for grade 6.
Exambank.com
Copies of Previous released PATs:
http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/testing/achievement/tests/previous_ach.asp
A new site with information on cyber predators was launched today. Its a good site to go over with your child:
http://www.weron2u.ca/home/
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
June 6
Math - Students are to complete the "Student Activity" pages 163-166 for class tomorrow. You may use a calculator if necessary for your calculations but you must show evidence of your work. Tests from last week were returned. I'm pleased to see the results. We're having a mock PAT test tomorrow afternoon. Again make sure all materials: pencils, protractors, rulers, calculators etc. are with you. Buy them for next year if you've broken or misplaced the ones you had in September.
Monday, June 05, 2006
Social ch. 1-3 quiz
There will be a social quiz on ch. 1-3 on Wednesday, June 7. As well, the review sheet will also be due on this day.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
May 30
Math - Students have an exam on their unit tomorrow morning. I didn't get around to posting yesterday.
**** Reminder of our Wall of Fame dedication tomorrow followed by our Penny Carnival in the afternoon. Students should bring money to participate in the events that will be going on in the afternoon. ****
**** Reminder of our Wall of Fame dedication tomorrow followed by our Penny Carnival in the afternoon. Students should bring money to participate in the events that will be going on in the afternoon. ****
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Novel Study: Skellig -Chapters 1-5 and other things...
* Grade Six students worked extremely hard to prepare for the Writing Achievement Test which they wrote last Thursday morning. Our other Lang. Arts Achievement Test is about a month away at the end of June, and is a Reading Comprehension Test. We will keep working to improve our skills in this aspect of the Language Arts.
*We are beginning a novel study on the British novel, Skellig by David Almond, which is a rather mysterious novel. Students should finish reading Chapter 5 and complete the question page on chapters 1-5 in complete sentences. This is due tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th.
Other Important Info...
This Friday, May 26th, is Junior High Track and Field Day and our Grade Six students will act as 'helpers' at the various track/field events and canteen.
Living Rosary and Children's Liturgy at St. Ambrose this Saturday Mass, May 27th.
*We are beginning a novel study on the British novel, Skellig by David Almond, which is a rather mysterious novel. Students should finish reading Chapter 5 and complete the question page on chapters 1-5 in complete sentences. This is due tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th.
Other Important Info...
This Friday, May 26th, is Junior High Track and Field Day and our Grade Six students will act as 'helpers' at the various track/field events and canteen.
Living Rosary and Children's Liturgy at St. Ambrose this Saturday Mass, May 27th.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
May 23
Math - We corrected the work from last week today. Students started work on simple equations. For Wednesday students must complete page 121 of the handout given. A test is scheduled for Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
May 17
Math - Students wrote their part A Provincial Achievement Tests this morning. I know they are getting ready for Language Arts tomorrow.
Because of the student retreat tomorrow there will be an assignment over the long weekend. Students are to complete pages 7-10 for Tuesday May 23rd.
Reminder about the concert tomorrow evening at the church. Tickets are $10.00 and students under 17 are free if accompanied by an adult.
Because of the student retreat tomorrow there will be an assignment over the long weekend. Students are to complete pages 7-10 for Tuesday May 23rd.
Reminder about the concert tomorrow evening at the church. Tickets are $10.00 and students under 17 are free if accompanied by an adult.
Monday, May 15, 2006
May 15
Math - Students are to complete the "Skill Bank" questions on 32 and 33 for class on Wednesday.
Reminder 9:00 Wednesday is Part A Math Provincial Achievement Test Please bring an HB pencil and eraser for the test. No calculators for this one but they are permitted for the June Part B.
Reminder 9:00 Wednesday is Part A Math Provincial Achievement Test Please bring an HB pencil and eraser for the test. No calculators for this one but they are permitted for the June Part B.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
May 11
Math 6 - We corrected our parctice test today and msot students showed some improvement in their work. Students are to write a similar question to one that they did not answer correctly as a review of the material. As weel there are practice Part A exams on the internet through exambank.com. Students should have the username and password necessary to access these materials.
For Monday May 15, have the following questions done: #2 to 5 on pages 30 and 31.
For Monday May 15, have the following questions done: #2 to 5 on pages 30 and 31.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
May 9
Math Complete "On Your Own" page 27 of your textbook. Make sure you've corrected all of those multiple choice questions from the practice Part A test which we will be having a another go at tomorrow.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Monday May 8th
We'll be writing our 'practice test' for the PAT Part A Writing Test this Wednesday, the 10th.
We will try to simulate the actual test situation and I will choose a narrative story picture-cue and a 'news story' cue from a previous PAT and we will try to complete both well in the time suggested (110 minutes).
We will evaluate these using the scoring rubric used by Alberta Ed.
Ask your child about it.
We will try to simulate the actual test situation and I will choose a narrative story picture-cue and a 'news story' cue from a previous PAT and we will try to complete both well in the time suggested (110 minutes).
We will evaluate these using the scoring rubric used by Alberta Ed.
Ask your child about it.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Quiz Reminder
Quiz Monday May 8th. Study words up to and including weight, previous quizzes and lab write-ups.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
May 4
Math 6 - We corrected a review for the part A of the PAT test to be held May 17. I'm asking students to look at the questions that they got wrong and create a new question that is similar and of course to answer the question themselves. This should be completed for next Wednesday May 10.
For Monday May 8 please have "On Your Own" page 24 done.
For Monday May 8 please have "On Your Own" page 24 done.
PAT Prep
We have been working hard to prepare well for the Provincial Achievement Test: Part A (Writing) which the Grade Six class will write on Thursday, May 18th. That's two weeks from today!
The test has two parts: a narrative writing component ( students write a story from a picture cue) and a functional writing component (students write a 'news story' from a situation presented and a list of facts), both in 90 minutes. We have been working on improving our writing and composing and editing skills, as well as on 'creating' under time pressure.
Tonight's homework is to write a eulogy for the Calgary Flames hockey team...no just kidding! Actually it is to complete a worksheet (Lesson 49 -both sides) on 'Quotation Marks', due tomorrow, Friday the 5th.
The test has two parts: a narrative writing component ( students write a story from a picture cue) and a functional writing component (students write a 'news story' from a situation presented and a list of facts), both in 90 minutes. We have been working on improving our writing and composing and editing skills, as well as on 'creating' under time pressure.
Tonight's homework is to write a eulogy for the Calgary Flames hockey team...no just kidding! Actually it is to complete a worksheet (Lesson 49 -both sides) on 'Quotation Marks', due tomorrow, Friday the 5th.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Monday, May 01, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Monday, April 24, 2006
April 24
Math - Welcome back after Easter. We corrected homework from the holidays in class this morning and the students are to question 1 in the "Problem Bank" on page 30 of the textbook and then create a problem like the one on page 30 for the class to solve tomorrow. Clear explanation and solution of the problem needs to be included. (neat)
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