Dear Parents,
Wow! What a short, but very busy week in grade 6. We started the week off working with Calgary rapper Transit22. Each of the four grade 6 classrooms wrote a verse for our Remembrance Day assembly song. 6A focused on D-Day, 6A on Vimy Ridge, and 6C/ 6D on the after-effects of war. On Thursday, the students then recorded the song with Transit in our makeshift recording studio in the DLC. On Monday the students will be recording a music video.
With the Federal election just around the corner, the students researched this week the four major political parties (Liberals, Conservatives, Green and NDP) and then shared what they learned with the teachers and grade 4 and 5 students on Thursday. All division two students then voted in the Student Vote this morning. Results of the Student Vote across Canada will be released along with the Federal election results on Tuesday.
This morning we met with The Honorable Minister of Seniors and Housing - Josephine Pon. Minister Pon was elected to the Alberta Legislature last April as the MLA of the Calgary - Beddington area. She spoke about her responsibility to represent the people of Sandstone, MacEwan, and surrounding communities. She explained what she does as a member of the Premiers Cabinet and how she helps to create legislation to support senior citizens and people looking for affordable housing in the province.
Have a Great Weekend!
Mr. Cull
Halloween Hop
We are looking for parent and student volunteers to run the concession at the Halloween Hop for 30-minute intervals on Friday, October 25 from 6:30 - 8:30. Please e-mail vjblyth@cbe.ab.ca if you're able to volunteer. The proceeds from the event go toward the Grade 6 Farewell celebration.
Homework
-Go to vote compass to find out which Federal Party aligns with your values
https://votecompass.cbc.ca/canada/
-No Jump Math Homework
-Science Water Cycle sheet due today
-One Perspective art project, draft #1 was due last Tuesday
Don't Forget
-We are starting to collect pictures and information about the family members of SVS students/ staff that have served in the armed forces, for our Remembrance Day assembly. Please forward pictures/ information to lareeve@cbe.ab.ca
-Headphones - please bring an extra set of headphones to school if you have them
Quizzes/ Tests
-No Scheduled quizzes or test
Forms
-Field trip forms for our Edmonton Legislature trip came home today!
Upcoming Events
October 15, 17, 24: Work with Calgary Rapper Transit
Friday, October 18: Meet with Provincial Minister Josephine Pon
Monday, October 21: Junior Achievement working with grade 6
Wednesday, October 23: Grade 6 Vaccinations
Wednesday, October 30: Edmonton Legislature Field Trip
Thursday, October 31: Pumpkinella
Friday, November 1: No School
Friday, November 8: Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:30am
Monday, November 11: Remembrance Day - No School
November 21 & 22: Student-Led Conferences
Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home
