Friday, March 6, 2020

Friday March 6, 2020 - Week In Review

*We are looking for parent volunteers for the Winter Sports Day on Friday, March 13 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm.*  Please email Ms. Latham if you are available to help out. ajlatham@cbe.ab.ca

Dear Grade 6B Parents

This week we have been reviewing how to add, subtract and order decimals.  We learned how just because a decimal number has more digits compared to another decimal, doesn't necessarily mean that it is a larger number (0.52 > 0.4325).  This is often difficult for students to understand and remember because it works differently than whole numbers (52 < 4325).  Next week we will be reviewing how to multiply and divide decimal numbers.

We concluded our sky science unit this week with a unit test.  The students needed to answer multiple-choice questions similar to what they will see on the PATs, as well as draw diagrams explaining lunar and solar eclipses and the position of the earth in the four seasons of the year.  Marks for this test were given to the students on Thursday.

The students have been working on writing a newspaper article connected to what they have learned about Ancient Athens and democracy.  Students created the 5Ws and additional facts about a fictitious event, such as an important vote, the trial of Socrates, or a battle with Sparta, that might have been collected by a reporter.  Using a newspaper template in Google Docs, the students are adding pictures, headlines and the name of their newspaper.

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Cull

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 22, 23
-Athens Newspaper Article due next Friday, March 13
-Weekly math sheet due Wednesday
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due now

Quizzes/ Tests
-Social Studies Athens quiz next Thursday, March 12th. Use the class website and your notes to review https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/social-studies/ancient-athens?authuser=0

Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year. If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Events
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 13: Winter Sports Day
March 13: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2:30pm to 8:00pm)
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (9:00am to 12:30pm)
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Thursday March 5, 2020

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 20, 21
-Athens Newspaper Article due next Friday, March 13
-Weekly math sheet due Wednesday
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due now

Quizzes/ Tests
-Social Studies Athens quiz next Thursday, March 12th. Use the class website and your notes to review https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/social-studies/ancient-athens?authuser=0

Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year. If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Events
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Winter Sports Day 12:00 to 1:00
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2:30pm to 8:00pm)
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (9:00am to 12:30pm)
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Wednesday March 4, 2020

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 18, 19
-Athens Newspaper Article due next Friday, March 13
-Weekly math sheet due Wednesday
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due March 4th
-Figure Drawing Art Project due on Monday, March 2 (Sketch and Google Form)

Quizzes/ Tests
-Social Studies Athens quiz next Thursday, March 12th. Use the class website and your notes to review https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/social-studies/ancient-athens?authuser=0

Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year. If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Events
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2:30pm to 8:00pm)
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (9:00am to 12:30pm)
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Tuesday March 3, 2020

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 15, 16, 17 of the new Jump 6.2 book
-Weekly math sheet due Wednesday
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due March 4th
-Figure Drawing Art Project due on Monday, March 2 (Sketch and Google Form)

Quizzes/ Tests
-Sky Science Quiz March 4th (use the class website to review)

Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year. If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Events
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2:30pm to 8:00pm)
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (9:00am to 12:30pm)
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Monday, March 2, 2020

Monday March 2, 2020

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 13, 14 of the new Jump 6.2 book
-Weekly math sheet due Wednesday
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due March 4th
-Figure Drawing Art Project due on Monday, March 2 (Sketch and Google Form)

Quizzes/ Tests
-Sky Science Quiz March 4th (use the class website to review)

Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year. If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Events
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2:30pm to 8:00pm)
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (9:00am to 12:30pm)
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Friday, February 28, 2020

Friday February 28, 2020 - Week in Review

Dear 6B Parents and Students,

Yesterday students had the opportunity to participate in a school tour of Sir John A. MacDonald. While touring the school, students completed a scavenger hunt and learned all about what options they could take. A notice went home about how to register for the options in Power School for the next school year.

In Math, we have been learning about decimals. Students have been able to take their understanding of fractions and interpret this into a decimal. They will soon be working on adding and subtracting decimals.

In Science, we are wrapping up our learning around Sky Science. Students completed their Planet trading cards and will be reviewing for their end of unit quiz.

In Social, we have been writing a news article about an event that happened in Ancient Athens. The events are ranging from a decision made on Pnyx Hill, a trial that happened or an event that happened in the community. Students will be wrapping up their article this upcoming week.

We will be having a meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 for any parents who are interested in having a conversation about what the Grade 6 Farewell is going to look like. We will chat about what we have done in the past and people can share their ideas for this year’s event.

Have a great weekend!

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 11, 12 of the new Jump 6.2 book
-Weekly math sheet due today
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due March 4th
-Figure Drawing Art Project due on Monday, March 2 (Sketch and Google Form)

Quizzes/ Tests
-Sky Science Quiz March 4th (use the class website to review)
-Math Fraction quiz went home today. As your child's mark out of 44
Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year. If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Events
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Thursday February 26, 2020

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 9, 10 of the new Jump 6.2 book
-Weekly math sheet due today
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due March 4th
-Figure Drawing Art Project due on Monday, March 2 (Sketch and Google Form)

Quizzes/ Tests

-Sky Science Quiz March 4th (use the class website to review)
-Math Fraction quiz went home today.  As your child's mark out of 44

Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year.  If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Eve
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Tour
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Parent Information night (5:30 pm to 7:00 pm)
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Wednesday February 26, 2020

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 7, 8 of the new Jump 6.2 book
-Weekly math sheet due today
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due March 4th
-Figure Drawing Art Project due on Monday, March 2 (Sketch and Google Form)

Quizzes/ Tests

-Sky Science Quiz March 4th (use the class website to review)
-Math Fraction quiz went home today.  As your child's mark out of 44

Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year.  If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Eve
February 26: Pink Shirt Day
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Tour
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Parent Information night (5:30 pm to 7:00 pm)
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Tuesday February 25, 2020

*Pink Shirt Day Tomorrow*

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 4, 5, 6 of the new Jump 6.2 book
-Weekly math sheet due Wednesday
-French Menu due now
-Science Sketchnotes due March 4th
-Figure Drawing Art Project due on Monday (Sketch and Google Form)

Quizzes/ Tests

-Sky Science Quiz March 4th (use the class website to review)
-Math Fraction quiz went home today.  As your child's mark out of 44

Forms
-Please sign and return the Safety Expo Forms

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year.  If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Eve
February 26: Pink Shirt Day
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Tour
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Parent Information night (5:30 pm to 7:00 pm)
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Monday, February 24, 2020

Monday February 24, 2020

Homework
-Jump Math Pg 1, 2, 3 of the new Jump 6.2 book
-Weekly math sheet due Wednesday
-French Menu due now
-TUSC presentations will be on Monday

Quizzes/ Tests

-No upcoming quiz

Forms
-Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Tour forms due Monday

Parent Math Resources
As students get older and start to move into the upper grades, math becomes more challenging for students and parents who are helping them.  Below is a grade YouTube resource for parents looking for a refresher.
https://www.youtube.com/user/PISDMathematics/featured

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year.  If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Eve
February 26: Pink Shirt Day
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Tour
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Parent Information night (5:30 pm to 7:00 pm)
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home

Friday, February 21, 2020

Friday February 21, 2020 - Week in Review

Dear Grade 6 Parents

*Correction* The Sir John A Macdonald Student tour and open house are on Thursday, February 27th, not Wednesday.
Student Tour - Thursday, February 27, 2020, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Open House - Thursday, February 27, 2020, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

This week we concluded our fraction unit with a look at word problems, writing a fraction as a division statement and finding the fraction of a whole number.  We worked to deepen our understanding of how to find the fractional amount of a whole number by drawing pictures but also learned that a quicker answer can be found by dividing the whole number by the denominator and then multiplying that answer by the numerator of the fraction.  Starting next week, we will be working with decimal numbers.

We continued our work on writing elaborate detail in our stories this week by completing a paragraph about a mysterious sled (object) and someone freezing outside (character).  The students brainstormed descriptive language they could use in their paragraphs and then set the scene for their descriptive piece before beginning to write.  Setting the scene helps put the writing into some context and also helps the students transition from the "action" of their story to the pause with description and then back to the "action".  We will be looking at larger plot development approaches in our writing next week by watching and summarizing Pixar short movies.

Have a great weekend,
Mr. Cull

Homework
-Jump Math (No Homework)
-Weekly math sheet due Wednesday
-French Menu due today
-TUSC presentations will be on Monday

Quizzes/ Tests

-Math Quiz on Fractions was today. Results next week

Forms
-Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Tour forms due Monday

Parent Math Resources
As students get older and start to move into the upper grades, math becomes more challenging for students and parents who are helping them.  Below is a grade YouTube resource for parents looking for a refresher.
https://www.youtube.com/user/PISDMathematics/featured

Junior High School
Please use the link below to learn which school your child is designated to attend next year.  If you are interested in having your child attend a different Junior High, please contact that Junior High school directly.
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx

Don't Forget
-Don't forget to return or renew your overdue library books

Upcoming Eve
February 26: Pink Shirt Day
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Tour
February 27: Sir John A MacDonald Jr High Parent Information night (5:30 pm to 7:00 pm)
March 6: CAD
March 11: Safety Expo field trip
March 19: Dress like your teacher day
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 23 to March 29: Spring Break
March 30: Classes Resume after Spring Break
April 3: Family Movie Night

Website
Don't forget to check out our class website for grade 6 resources
https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/grade6svs/home