For Sept. 24 to 28...

Reading - A.T.H. - the action is getting intense!
                           - Quiz on chapter 17 - 19 tomorrow
                           - stay on track!



Writing - choose your topic "U" or "A"
            - write a thorough paper with even greater detail this time
            - last one before we start the hot seat debates!


Word Work - finish by Friday & test, of course!


Math - return your first graded assignment, signed please.
         - starting estimating, inverse operations, and quick trick multiplication!


Science - electricity - building circuits ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=BDEyvgrp8N4

             - hydroelecticity - how it works... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEL7yc8R42k
                       - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTbgJ5MzAnI&feature=related

             - nuclear energy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJfIbBDR3e8


P.E. - Flag Football skills - test of hitting a target, catching close & far, tackling skills.


HCE - the importance & benefits of DPA: physical, emotional, and social


Drama - begins next week - full performance, dress, and voice coaching.


ART - autumn scene - focus on foreground, middle-ground, and background perspectives
         - BRING YOUR GRAIN, LEAVES, GRASS, ETC... FOR THE FRAME!


TERRY FOX RUN FRIDAY AT 2pm - please bring at least one dollar to support the Terry Fox Foundation.




For 25 house points .  .  . answer this ...

If you are a velophile, what is it that you love?

Light Bulb Moments :)

Circuits

This week we are working at...

Reading
 - New Novel Study - Among The Hidden 
- we are at Ch. 7-9  (Wednesday)
- comprehension questions
- class discussions
- quiz on Thursday


Reading Response journals
- rainbow colour reading responses to deepen meaning during and after reading

Writing
- learning how to convince readers... topic this week is "Should a grade six student be allowed an 'electronic device' (ipod-touch, ipad, computer, cell phone,...) in their own room?"
- Pro / Con debates
- greater focus on paragraphing, format, self-editing


Word Work
- advancements to the next level of personal growth in spelling
- be sure to ask your child about the words they are currently working with
- test every Friday until June!

Math
- large #'s, factors, multiples, primes vs. composites, number theory, exponents
- first graded assignment on these concepts is due Friday - no late assignments accepted.
- work at your facts daily ... aplusmath.com...


Science
- Electricity - atoms, parts of atoms, static electricity, current electricity, conductors, insulators, ground, circuits,...
- hands-on experiments Friday.


Socials - starting soon!


Visual Arts
-Autumn Scene - foreground, middle ground, background
-oil pastels










PE
- Flag Football  - we will continue trying to play games with the rules that were sent home.
- skills events begin Friday

HCE
- studying info. on the benefits (physical, social, and emotional) of DPA.


French
- numbers and basic communication

Music
- everyone should have a music binder by now.

And now for something really shocking...

Static Electricity Experiments!

We all figured out some attractive, new ideas today!

Gentle Reminders

*Work hard at your math facts as much as you can using the flashcards and games at ... http://aplusmath.com/  ... your goal is to improve your accuracy and speed. 2 minutes per operation.


*Learn the flag football rules from the handout in class.


*Write with plenty of detail when given writing opportunities (like the Bigfoot Assignment - now you can watch it at home to help you ...  http://www.fanpop.com/spots/weird/videos/21779183/title/weird ).


*Finish your Memory Stick - it's due this Friday at 2:50pm after art class. All index cards need to be attached to your stick.


*Try your BEST to understand the science concepts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbc85dv3ouk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ6zR0vu7cU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIV72DIdNaE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPPsnyLe-fk&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gX0mgzpLR8



*STUDY YOUR WORD WORK LIST FOR THIS WEEK!


*Stay ACTIVE!


*Have a conversation with your parents about W.O.W. (Worker of the Week) if they do not know what it is all about.

Friday Hike

Remember to bring all the appropriate hiking gear for Friday as discussed in class.

Search for the 'memory stick' that suits you best!

Be sure to ask your parents to sign your agenda and invite them to join us (at about 1:00pm).

Mr. Bartraw