Keep on improving!

Here's what we are working hard at this week...

Reading - NEW NOVEL STUDY - AMONG THE BARONS - M. P. Haddix
               - we are on Chapter 16 on Monday.
               - Mr. Bartraw reads to the class daily
               - students demonstrate comprehension
              - Reading Responses graded every 3 chapters.
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Writing - Much of the writing will correspond with our novel study
             - remember to write with sufficient detail grade sixes!
             - ALSO, WORK HARDER TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF 'NO EXCUSE WORDS'
               ERRORS SUCH AS SPELLING 'WHERE' WHEN 'WERE' WAS REQUIRED.

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Word Work - continues as usual working at individual spelling levels.

                   - work hard at your words all week & study

                   - test on Friday

                   - 4/30 earned 100% and advanced to the next level.

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Math - formula for converting fractions to decimals and percents.

          - prepare for a math test on Thursday on fractions, mixed numbers,
            decimals, and percents.

          - do your homework and work hard!

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Socials - continuing with mapping skills . . . work at home on these sites....

            - http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/continents-puzzle.html

            - http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/canada-puzzle.html

            - http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/NorthAmerica.html

            - we are practicing our mapping online.

            - CONGRATS TO MACKENZIE ON HER AMAZING SPEED ON

              "CONTINENTS MAP PUZZLE" - she still holds the record!

             - also see the BC curriculum... pages 39 - 45 ...

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/social_studies/2006ssk7_6.pdf

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Science - we have defined the concept of Extreme Environments

              - now we focus on factors that make EE's extreme
                 and figure out some interesting extremophiles!

OUTDOOR CAREERS...

PRESENTER DAVE QUIN TAUGHT US A GREAT DEAL!

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HCE  - describe planning techniques that help to support goal attainment (time management, organization, responsibility,...) 

         - we are ready to study the ways of using our in class and home time efficiently

         - we focus on production, not excuses
         - Jan Z., our guest speaker, had an excellent program for us! We thank her on helping us
           to understand gambling - a preventative approach.       

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P.E. - basketball skills and drills - we are improving!

       - *GYM-SHORTS AND T-SHIRT REQUIRED - NO LONG PANTS - INDOOR RUNNING SHOES*

       - proper dribbling, passing, shooting techniques

      - rules of the game & fouls will be taught in class this week.

      - Kimberley Alpine Resort information went home and we will need your info. & $ by Friday, January 25. I email the info. on Friday night. 

        Thanks! We are all looking forward to our trips! 

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Art - our 'Winter Wonderland' layering art mural has a good start - we will finish it Monday.

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Drama - practice reading for our HUMILITY VIRTUE assembly performance on January 28.

            - 'Excuses, excuses' drama to try out!
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PLEASE RETURN REPORT CARD COVER PAGE (SIGNED) AND THE ENVELOPE.
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WORKER OF THE WEEK LAST WEEK WAS ...

RYLEN

--------GREAT OVERALL WORK! --------------------------------------

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Classroom 10 -  House Team Spirit Friday - this week is...

CRAZY SOCK DAY - WEAR CRAZY SOCKS IN CRAZY WAYS!

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