June 9, 2023

 




We took advantage of the beautiful weather and spent time outside journalling with our buddy class. Grade 6 students can do practice PATs on the website https://questaplus.alberta.ca/app/practice-test-access

There is also review material in the Google Classroom under PAT REVIEW.

MATH: 

  • in math grade 5's looked at 2D Shapes and did a reflection on our year as a mathematician
  • Grade 6's worked on decimal place value and will be reviewing for the upcoming PAT 
  • it is recommended that students practice calculation skills 

SCIENCE:

  • we did an experiment analyzing soil characteristics and will be doing an experiment on analyzing chromatography and then bringing all of the concepts we've learned together in a final project
  • there will be a review test on Friday the 16th or Monday the 19th depending 

SOCIAL:

  • Continuing to learn about the Provincial government and their role in Alberta

ELA: 

  • Continued with our Multi Genre project. Ask your child which topic and genres they chose. 

VOLUNTEERS:

  • we are in need of parent volunteers for our grade 6 farewell on Wednesday June 28th to help decorate the Learning Commons, cut the cake, etc. If you are a grade 5 parent you can still volunteer to pay if forward for next year. Please contact Heather Conellean heconnellan@cbe.ab.ca if you are interested. There are various opportunities. 
CONTEST:
EDWORTHY WHOLE SCHOOL WALK:
  • the whole school will be walking down to Edworthy Park on either Wednesday or Thursday depending on the weather. We will let students know on Monday. This will be a day to connect with nature, journal, and do other activities. 

Upcoming Dates:

June 14 or 15: Edworthy Park Walk 

June 20: ELA PAT

June 22: Math PAT

June 23: Math PAT

June 26: Social PAT

June 27: Science PAT

June 27: Sports Day

June 28: Grade 6 Farewell

June 29: Last Day of School 

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