February 27 to March 3

Important Dates / Information: 

March 9th - Career Fair - we will share our potential future careers based on our personal interests surveys and the researched information we found out about our chosen jobs.

March 17 - Report Card #2 goes home.

March 18 to April 2 - Spring Break = no school.

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Learning opportunities this week...
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Language Arts - we will finish our novel study with the theme of RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL / anti-bullying... BOOK TWO OF FATTY LEGS...

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Writing: 

All written activities are integrated into all subjects:

• anti-bullying writing
  
• pro / con debates
• short answer comprehension questions
• ...
  

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~Word Work - Unit #23 will be practiced this week. Complete all your work. 

                        - Hand-in your WW page before Friday.

                      - list words will always be in the agendas.
                      - Unit #23 study all list words; TEST on Friday.
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Math - ... Geometry concepts:

 

 * Also, classifying angles and later measuring them with a protractor.

TRY these... 

Polygon game 1

Measuring angles game

ALSO, PRACTICE YOUR BASIC FACTS: Web math minute

We all have access to MATHLETICS to work at school or at home. Students will have a chance to work on the current math curricular areas in class and at home. 

***Usernames and passwords were sent home. ***

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Career Education - ... studying a potential career after a personal interests survey - present your findings! Research your chosen career.

STUDENT INTELLIGENCE SURVEY LEADING TO A CAREER PATH

 

Your Future Career:  Use the website… https://www.vaview.net/k5/check-it/kids-search/   Started: in class – self-inventory is finished.   Perform an Inquiry (Find Out About) what job you may like, from your survey answers…   You then will need to create a MS Word document (as taught in class) to show what you discovered about yourself and your possible future career!   This document will include… 1.  Name the job / career. 2.  Describe it. 3.  Duties of the job / career. 4.  Where and when is the job. 5.  What and/or who they work with. 6.  Fast facts: a) Education and Training                   b) Wages (how much $ do you earn per year)                   c) Any other facts.

*Note: Presentation Format is  word doc.

 Due Thursday, March 9 is our CAREER FAIR day!

 

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Science - continues next term

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Socials -  PRO / CON debating and positive decision-making skills - connected to Health... CONTINUES... 

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Health Ed - Anti-bullying unit - background knowledge

- Make a video... student-led video-making skills

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PE - badminton: accuracy of shots, serving, returns, and understanding the rules of doubles. 
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FRENCH! - ... QUIZ on - la nourriture (food)

... continue with breakfast, lunch, dinner meals in FRENCH.

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ART - Worm tunnel ART

Worm Tunnel ART examples

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Technology Skills - on laptops - typing skills and ...

~RESEARCHING SKILLS also as GENIUS HOUR HAS BEGUN!

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CONGRATS to  GIA for earning WORKER OF THE WEEK last week and 

.... earning 10 house team points! Great efforts = great results!