Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Day 4 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012

The last day of school is over.  Congratulations to all of the Grade 6's on a really good year.  Good luck in grade 7 at UCHS or at your new location. 

Please look for classroom books with the following Titles and Numbers and return them to the school on Friday when you come to pick up your report cards:

Santa paws Saves the Day #161
Dear Dumb Diary #63
Philippa Fisher's Fairy godsister #121
World's Dumbest Laws #122

You may come to the grade 6 room to pick up your Report Cards  between 8:30 and 11:00 on Friday morning.  If you will not be picking them up, please contact Mrs. Roth at the office 228-4177 to make other arrangements.

Have a wonderful summer!

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Day 3 - Tuesday, June 27, 2012

Awards Day is behind us.  One day of school left.  Swimming is planned for tomorrow.  Also, the SCC is providing the staff and students with Pizza and Ice Cream at lunchtime. 

Make sure that you remember to take all of your belongings home tomorrow.  Check the extensive lost and found items lining our hallways. 

Monday, June 25, 2012

Day 2 - Monday, June 25, 2012

Tomorrow is our UPS Awards.  The program starts promptly at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, both Division I and II are swimming.  Bring what you need.  Also, start taking home things you do not need at school any more.  Everything must be taken home so make sure you have enough room in your backpacks to carry it all.

Wednesday will be clean up and take down.  Please come prepared to do some "chores". 

See you tomorrow.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Day 1 - Friday, June 22, 2012

No homework.  Tests are over.  Monday - bring a Battleship game, or another game to play during Math classes Monday and Tuesday.

Grade 6's swim again on June 27th.
Awards afternoon starts at 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy your warm weekend. 

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Day 6 - Thursday, June 21, 2012

Math Test is done.  Science and French tomorrow.

Try to get the Art Tessellations finished as well, but studying comes first, right after some fresh air and exercise outside.

Baby pictures needed by Friday.

Wear grad wear or school colors for a class photo on Friday, too.

Enjoy the first day of summer.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Day 5 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Hooray!  Tomorrow is the first day of summer.  Bring out the sun.

Math Test tomorrow.
Science Test on Friday.
French Test on Friday, too.
Art Tessellations need to be handed in before Friday (that means work on it tonight).

Science workbook should have the puzzle and word search page completed.
Yearbook order forms so that numbers can be determined must be in by 9:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21st.
On Friday, wear your UPS Grad Wear clothing or UPS red and black for a class photo.
Bring a baby picture by Friday and give it to Cyane.

So much to do and so little time......................

The UPS Awards afternoon begins at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26th.
The 27th includes swimming, a pizza & ice cream lunch and major clean up in the classrooms.
Report Cards are to be picked up in the morning of Friday, June 29th.  If you are not picking up the report cards, please let Mrs. Roth know what arrangements you want made for mailing them by early next week.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Monday, June 18, 2012 - Day 3

Depending on the weather, there will be swimming tomorrow for grade 6's. 

MATH - homework to be completed for tomorrow is on Experimental Probability pages 278 and 279.  We completed question 1 in class.  Do it if you were not here.  Complete questions 3,4,5 (Step by Step 7) and 6.  Do not do 4(e) unless you want to.

FRENCH - portraits are due Tuesday morning to Miss Riddell before 9:00 a.m. 

SCIENCE - workbook pages 33,34, 35 due for next Science class. 

MATH TEST - Thursday, June 21st
SCIENCE TEST - Friday, June 22nd

ART - Tessellations should be worked on in your spare time as well as in class in order to get them done by Friday.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Day 2 - Friday, June 15, 2012

Math - have done for Monday, the fraction page of the Theoretical Probability booklet, and use the one spinner on the spinner page for the Explore in Experimental Probability.  Study the Explore and Connect in Experimental Probability and write the notes about it and the equation.  Be ready for the assignment on Monday and Tuesday.  Have your work done for Monday.  Class time is running out and there is a test on Thursday. 

Science - planets - booklet pages 27, 28 29 for Monday and your final exam in on Friday, June 22nd. 

French Portraits must be done for Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. 

If you have missed classes and need to make up work, you will need to come early, work at your recesses and you may have to forego swimming on the 19th in order to be ready for your tests.

Watch the weather.  Have a good weekend.

The students who missed today will write their Social test on Monday.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Day 1 - Thursday, June 14, 2012

SOCIAL TEST - tomorrow, June 15th.
MATH TEST - Thursday, June 21, 2012

Study for Social.
Math assignment for tomorrow is page 274 #4,5,6,7,8 and first page of Theoretical Probability booklet.

Science - workbook pages 27, 28, 29 for Monday.

Stay on your "A" game.  There are only 9 more days of school left for students and lots to be done.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Day 6 - Wednesday, June 13, 2012

There should be swimming tomorrow for 5 & 6 PhysEd.

Math Test on June 21st.
Social Test on government Friday, June 15th (date set today).  A Science test will be needed as well.

Be sure your Science workbook pages are up to date for tomorrow and your Planets posters are ready to be presented. 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Day 5 - Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Math Unit Test on Thursday, June 21st.

Social - pages 57 & 58 Government booklet for tomorrow.
Science - workbook 23, 23, 25, & 26(3,4,5) for Thursday.
             - Planets posters due Tuesday, June 12th. 

Next swim date should be Thursday, June 14th.  Keep up with your work and you will be joining the others in their fun. 

Stay focused, the end is near.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Day 4 - Monday, June 11, 2012

 Health - Tobacco Information and Puzzle pages are due for tomorrow.
Math - complete corrections in the previous work.  Do page 269 and 270 - for Tuesday you should have completed the graphs for questions 1,2 & 4.  During class tomorrow you should complete the step by step 5 which is questions 3 and 5 (b) if you do not have pennies at home to do.  Make sure you do that experiment about 25 to 30 tosses to get an accurate sampling of results.

Social - pages 57 & 58  in Government booklet
Science - workbook pages 21 & 22 (don't do questions 5,6 & 7) on Planets.  Planet reports are due for Wednesday, June 13th. 

Grade 6's are supposed to be swimming during their PhysEd class tomorrow afternoon.  Please come with the gear you need.  However, if you are not caught up on your work, you will stay back to complete your work instead. 

Friday, June 8, 2012

Day 3, Friday, June 8, 2012

Math assignment is due for Monday.  See previous blogs.
Science workbook pages 21 & 22 and see Mrs. David for information about research assignment.

First grade 6 swimming day is June 12th. 

Enjoy the weekend.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Day 2 - Thursday, June 7, 2012

Math - make sure all of the assigned questions on page 261, 262, 265, 266 are completed for Monday.  The additional assignment from today's class is page 266 - all the questions. 

Social - page 56 in Government booklet.
Science - workbook page 16 Planets

Health - Tobacco Information and Puzzle pages for next class on Day 5.

Tomorrow's Friday!

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Day 1 - Wednesday, June 6, 2012

A windy, but good day for the 5 & 6 class trip. 
Thanks to Mr. Sander, Mrs. Tyagi, Mrs. Ireland and Mrs. Sherwood for chaperoning today and being group leaders.
Thanks to Joyce for transporting us safely. 

For tomorrow, make sure your work posted in yesterday's blog is completed.

Rest up and see you tomorrow.

Remember:  Grade 6's use the Main Entrance for the remainder of the school year.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - Day 6

HOMEWORK:
Make sure that Science - page 16 in Planets Workbook is done for your next class.
Social - pages 52 & 53  in Government workbook must be done for the next class.

Math - pages 261 & 262 questions 1,2,3 and page 265 questions 1 and 2 are completely done, all parts, for Thursday's class. 

Library books should be returned to the Library now.

5/6 Class trip is scheduled for tomorrow.  Please come prepared to be outside for the day with proper footwear and clothing.  Bring a good, healthy lunch that will "keep" in the heat and lots of water.  Other outdoor essentials, as we have discussed and was in the letter sent home last week.
Also, bring your best attitude and manners.   You are representing UPS.

See you tomorrow.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Day 5 - Monday, June 4, 2012

Library books must be back into the Library this week.

Grade 6 class trip to Luseland Bible Camp is on Wednesday, June 6th.  Please come prepared for whatever the weather and lots of activity.  No flip flops, sandals, short shorts or skinny tops.  Make sure you are able to participate in all activities at a high level and that your choice of clothing is not a reason to be unable to participate.

You will need a good, healthy bagged lunch, lots of water, sunscreen, hat, helmet, bug spray.  If you choose to bring electronics, you are completely responsible for those items and must keep them with you, yourself.

We will be leaving by 8:45, so be here on time to make sure everyone has what they need.

HOMEWORK:
Social Studies - page 51 in Government booklet
Science - page 16 in Planets

Grade 6 first swim date should be June 12th at 12:45.

Enjoy this lovely weather we are having.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Day 3 - Thursday, May 31, 2012

Track and Field should go ahead tomorrow.  Please come prepared for whatever the weather and dressed properly to be able to participate fully in the events you have entered.

Art - Grafitti Names are due for Monday, June 4th.
Also, write up what you will miss or always remember about your school days at UPS.

Social - page 51 Government booklet for Monday.

Science - page 15 Planets

Library books are now due back in the library.  Inventory will be starting next week. 

Class trip to Luseland Bible Camp School Day activities is on June 6th.  Please be ready to leave the school on time - 8:45. 


Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Day 2 - Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Library books are due back to the Library this Friday.  Please return them to the box in the classroom on time.

Tomorrow is the last day to submit book orders for this year.

Social - page 51 Government booklet for next class.

Science - workbook palge 12 Planets for next class.

Enjoy the sunny, warm day, but beware, the mosquitos have hatched.

Watch for upcoming swimming dates for students. 

Track and Field is on Friday.  If you can volunteer to help at an event or in the booth for a shift, it would sure be appreciated.  We are a little short of help this year.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Day 1 - Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Homework:  Art - Vanishing Point is due tomorrow. 
Math - page 257 questions 1,2,6 with a partner for tomorrow.  Step by step on your own.
Social - page 50 government workbook for Wed.
Science - workbook page 12 and Planets research.

Book Orders are due Thursday.
Parade forms are due tomorrow (May 30th).

Track and Field scheduled for Friday.
Information about our class trip, Public Health Nurse puberty classes and WDM activities were sent home today. 

Monday, May 28, 2012

Monday, May 28, 2012 - Day 6

Book Orders are due on Thursday, May 31st. 

Parade forms (if you want to be in the UPS contingent at the Unity Rodeo Parade on June 1st at 1:00 p.m.) must be back to Miss Riddell by Wednesday, May 30th.

HOMEWORK:
Art - finish Vanishing Point drawings for Wednesday, May 30th.
Math - write out the Key Words from page 247 and find and write their definitions and give examples wherever possible.  Then, read through the Explore and Connect and complete questions #1,4,5, & 7 (step by step 1) for Tuesday, May 29th. 
Social - page 50 in Government booklet for Wednesday.
Science - workbook page 7 & 9 Planets.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Day 5 - Friday, May 25, 2012

It sure turned out to be a nice day.  Hopefully we will have a lot more to come.
Next week is busy with the four spirit days, followed by our Track and Field day on June 1st.
Watch for newsletters, notes home and blog postings to keep up to date.  Also check the UPS website.

Grade 6 book orders (the last of the year) are due on Thursday, May 31st.  No lates.

Social page 49 is due for Monday.

If you were absent today, you must have the Science worksheet page 7 & 9 on Planets done for next class.

Have a great weekend. 

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Day 4 - Thursday, May 24, 2012

MATH TEST - tomorrow morning.  Be here and be prepared.  Study your terminology.

HEALTH - all pages in the duotang must be completed and handed in tomorrow before the Math Test starts.

SOCIAL - page 49 Government  booklet due for Monday, May 28th.

Enjoy some fresh air.  Start planning your outfits for next week's spirit week activities. The list of spirit day attire is on the school website. 

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Day 3 - Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Last day tomorrow to sign out Library books. 
Health - have all pages completed in your duotang for Friday.

Social - page 43 - Government work booklet - for Thursday.

Assembly tomorrow.

MATH TEST - Friday, May 25th.  Students need to have a calculator, protractor, ruler and pencils and eraser for Friday. 

Enjoy the rainy weather by catching up inside. 

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Day 2 - Tuesday, May 22, 2012

French - avoir for next French class
Math corrections and ready to review for test.
Health - all pages in duotang must be finished for Friday, May 25th.  Including the neatly drawn and colored copy of the t-shirt and poster for couch potatoes.
Social - for Thursday, page 43 in Government booklets.

SCIENCE TEST - tomorrow!
MATH TEST - Friday, May 25th.  If you know you will be away on Friday, you will need to write the test on Thursday.  If you miss it, you will have to catch it up on your own time, so that you do not miss the introduction to the next Math unit.

Last day to get books from the school library is Thursday, May 24th.  The next day 4 will be a return books only, day.

Be prepared and be here.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Day 6 - Thursday, May 17, 2012

French avoir done for Friday, May 18th.
Math - Volume of a Rectangular Prism - have questions #1 and 2 done for Friday, May 18th.  You may also do the Step by Step 9 page, which is question 6.  You may use a calculator to figure out the answers for the larger numbers you may need to multiply.  Write down and apply the formula each time. 
V = l  x w x h

Social page 42 Government booklet is to be completed. 
Science - the Review is due to be done for Friday, May 18th.

TESTS:
Math is next Friday, May 25th
Science is Wednesday, May 23rd.

Clothing and footwear suitable for practicing track and field events outside are necessary until after the Track & Field meet is over at the beginning of June.

I am not at school tomorrow, so there will be no blog post. Enjoy your long weekend. Tuesday, May 22nd will be Day 2.




Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Day 5 - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

French - avoir for Friday.
Math - corrections
Social - page 42 Governmnet for Thursday.
Science Review for Friday.

TESTS:
Science on May 23rd
Math - May 25th

Enjoy the lovely summery day we are having.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Day 4 - Tuesday, May 15, 2012

French "avoir" page is due for Friday.

Math - Area of a rectangle - A = l x w - do assignment on pages 233 & 234 - #1,2,3,4,5 (sxs8), 8 & 10 for tomorrow's class.

Social -page 42 in Government booklet for Thursday.
Science Review for Friday.
Science Test on Wednesday, May 23rd and Math test May 25th.

Track forms due Thursday morning.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Day 3 - Monday, May 14, 2012

Library tomorrow.
Cameras for Wednesday's computer class.
Track and Field forms completed, signed by a parent and returned no later than Thursday, May 17th!
Hotdog lunch tomorrow if you ordered.
Grade 6's go to the high school for a tour and orientation between 10:00 and noon on Wednesday.

Homework:
Health - assigned pages and Journal paragraphs to be handed in separately.  Couch potatoe sketches done.
Social - page 41 Government booklet for Tuesday.
Science - review page 221-222 all, but #7 & #23 are due for Friday, May 18th.

TEST:  Science Unit 3 Flight is on May 23rd.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Deay 2 - Friday, May 11, 2012

Two people still need to bring their $1.00.
Cameras needed again for Wednesday.

Health - have all assigned pages and old pages completed for Tuesday morning, May 15th.

Social - page 41 government booklet for Tuesday.
Science - Communicate questions due for Monday.
Science Test on Wednesday, May 23rd on Flight unit.

A Math Test will be coming up in the next couple of weeks, as well, so start reviewing the current unit.
Have a good weekend and be kind to your Moms.  Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Day 1 - Thursday, May 10, 2012

Bring your $1.00 to give to ZS.

Camera is needed for Friday's computer class.

Math - page 229 & 230 - all questions and notes for Friday's class (tomorrow).
Social - page 40 Government is due for Friday, May 11th.
Science - Communicate page 214 - do #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 a) and 7 - all due for Monday, May 14th.
TEST:  Science - Wednesday, May 23rd - Unit 3 - Flight.

The grade sixes will be going over to the High School during class time on May 16th for an orientation.  Mr. English and Mrs. Soloski will be accompanying them.  This is not for parents to attend.  It is the usual grade 6 visit that takes place towards the end of every grade 6 year.

Hot Dog Lunch is on May 15th.  If you did not order anything bring your lunch.  If you did order, but need to supplement the water, hotdogs and dessert, please bring whatever else you will need to have a balanced lunch.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Day 6 - Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Students are asked to bring a loonie as soon as possible for a "thank you" to Mrs. Roth for all of her work during Junior Genius.

Bring a camera for Friday's computer class.

Social - page 40 - government work booklet for Friday, May 11th.

Enjoy this wonderful summery spring day. 

Friday, May 4, 2012

Day 4 - Friday, May 4, 2012

Hot Dog forms and money need to be at school by Wednesday 8:45 a.m., May 9th.
Art - enlargements must be handed in to Mrs. Soloski on Tuesday, May 8th.

Math - page 218 - # 6,8 & 9, write notes on congruence in polygons and complete page 222 #1,2,3 & 4 (step by step 5) for Tuesday's class.  Make sure all of your old corrections are done, as well.

Social - page 2 and page 4 for next class.

Science - Tech Report and communicate page 207 # 1 to 4 for Tuesday, May 8th.

No school for students on Monday, May 7th.

Junior Genius students please bring $1.00 and give it to Zack.

Have a nice lo-o-o-ong weekend. 

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Day 3 - Thursday, May 3, 2012

Health - Look at the Label assignment is due tomorrow.  Be sure it is done.

Math - corrections from previous work in this unit must be done.

Science - Tech report and Communicate page 207 numbers 1 to 4 for next class.

Social - What is a Government worksheet assigned from yesterday is due tomorrow, May 4th.

Hot dog sale forms (fundraiser for KidSport) need to be back at school by Wednesday, May 9th.  The hotdogs will be served on Tuesday, May 15th. 
Swimming Lesson forms went home today, too.

There is no school for students on Monday, May 7th.  The teachers have a PD Day in North Battleford.
Tuesday, May 8th is Day 5. 

I see the sun shining - so enjoy some outside time.


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Day 2 - Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Health -  Look at the Label question sheet and food package analysis is due for Friday. 

Math - Investigating Polygons - page 216 - write out the definitions for polygons, non-polygons, regular polygons, irregular polygons, concave polygons and convex polygons.  Then, complete questions 1, 2, 3, & 4 (step by step 4) for Thursday morning and hand in.

Science chart on page 202 for Thursday.

Social - government information - first two pages in the duotang and answer questions in work booklet pages 35 and 37. 



Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Day 1 - Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Junior Genius was a huge success.  What an amazing amount of work put in by students, parents, Mr. English and other helpers.  Thank you to all the community members who attended. 

It was truly a successful day.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Day 6 - Monday, April 30, 2012

Health - work on Look at the Label.  Class time was given today, therefore, this Health assignment is due by the end of Health class on Wednesday.  You should have the first 4 questions done for tomorrow, for sure.

Math - page 213 - #6,7,8,9 all parts are due for tomorrow before Junior Genius starts. 

Science - Fill out chart on page 202 for experiment. 

Enjloy Junior Genius tomorrow.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Day 5 - Friday, April 27, 2012

Music - song analysis due for Monday's class.

Health - work on Look at the Label questions and do the first page for next class.  It will be due sometime after the next class.

French - TH & JB for Monday - see Miss Riddell.

Science - fill out chart on page 202 for experiment

Social Exam on Monday, April 30th - study and be prepared.

Junior Genius is on Tuesday, May 1st.  Mr. English will be around the school on Saturday and Sunday to get you work on finishing up.

See you on Monday. 

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Day 4 - Thursday, April 26, 2012

Class Trip forms and money are due tomorrow.  If you are not planning to attend - then the permission part of the form is still due with the indication from your parent(s) that you will not be attending.

Music - song analysis

Math - page 211 & 212 have questions #1, 2, and 3 done for Friday.

French - due Friday, April 27th - sentences on clothing

Science - LM 3.12 about 3 airports and Communicate page 197 #1,2,3
Social Test on Monday, April 30

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Day 3 - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Library class tomorrow.  Be sure to return and renew books.

Class trip forms and $15.00 is due Friday.

Social Test on Monday, April 30th. 

Science - Line Master 3-12 about 3 airports.  Communicate p. 197 #1,2,3

Missing song analysis - certain people. 

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Day 2 - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Class trip form and $15.00 is due on Friday if you are attending the class trip on June 6th.

Song Analysis is due for Music class tomorrow - Wednesday.

Science - same assignment as yesterday's post - due tomorrow.

Monday - TEST - Social - Help organizations and countries - April 30, 2012

Junior Genius day is Tuesday, May 1st

Monday, April 23, 2012

Day 1 - Monday, April 23, 2012

Math assignment pages 207 and 208 complete questions #2 to 8 (all questions, all parts) for tomorrow. 
Music - missing song analysis for Wednesday's Music class.
Science - chapter 7, do 5 questions on spoon experiment.
LM 3-11 - Wednesday - Airplane

Class trip form and cheque are due this Friday.

Enjoy the lovely "almost summer" kind of day!

Friday, April 20, 2012

Day 6 - Friday, April 20, 2012

Class trip and money is due next Friday.  Please get it in on time. 
Math - complete questions 9 (step by step 1) and 10 for Monday on page 203.

Science - communicate page 192 chart for Monday, April 23rd.

Music - missing your song analysis - get it done and in to Mrs. May asap.

Have a good weekend. 

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Day 5 - Thursday, April 19, 2012

Math - Lesson One in Geometry and Measurement Unit 6 - have completed for correcting tomorrow questions 1,2,3,6 & 7.

Science Communicate page 192 - Chart for Monday, April 23rd.

Class Trip forms and money are due Friday, April 27th.

Junior Genius Day is May 1st.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Day 4 - Wednesday, April 18, 2012

No homework today, if you were at school. The absent students have their work. Catch up missing notes in Social Studies from the reports. Complete the chart.
We enjoyed the time at St. Peter's today with an educational workshop on ceramics and an artist creating a piece. Tell your family about the techniques.

Junior Genius projects should be almost finished so that next week fine tuning can happpen. May 1st is coming faster than you think.

It is supposed to be snowy tomorrow, so dress for the weather.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Day 3 - Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Science and Social assignments that are not finished and in the Mrs. David must be handed in to Mrs. Soloski tomorrow morning or those students will not be going to see the Mackenzie Art Gallery display at St. Peter's school tomorrow at 10:30. Don't be that student!

A note was sent home about a Year-End Excursion for the grade 6 class to Luseland Bible Camp. Please read through it and if there are no questions please fill in the second page and return it to Mrs. Soloski as soon as possible with the $15.00 fee. Thanks for your prompt response.

There is no other homework or tests to report on.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Day 2 - Monday, April 16, 2012

Welcome Back!

There is an amazingly short period of time before the end of the year and an amazingly long list of educational concepts that still need to be covered - so everyone - hang in there, stay focused and work hard.

Social - Help organizations reports are due tomorrow - April 17th.
Science - Flight reports are due April 17th, as well.

Art - "cat" enlargements are to be done for tomorrow - April 17th. And, make sure you bring a small picture you want to use for an enlargement for your final enlarging art project. I will have some available if you cannot find something to use.

The grade 6's will be going over to St. Peter's School on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:45 (or so) to learn about ceramics from an artist associated with the Mackenzie Art Gallery in Regina.
We will be walking there and back regardless of the weather, so dress accordingly.

See you tomorrow.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Day 1 - Thursday, April 5, 2012

Happy Easter Everyone!

Science - Flight Reports are due for Tuesday, April 17th
Social - Help Organizations are due for Monday, April 16th
Art - finish your "cat" enlargement from a 1cm x 1cm grid to a 2cm x 2cm grid (enlarge it to twice its size) and bring a picture to enlarge for Tuesday's Art class. Find something you want to do as your final project on enlargements.

Enjoy the break!! Bring on spring.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Day 6 - Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Math test is done (except for Makenzie). The new unit starts on Monday, April 16th.

Book Orders can still be placed by bringing your money and order tomorrow morning. The $4.99 coupon is still available to some students.


French Test - menu - tomorrow, the 5th.

Social Help organization Reports are due for Monday, April 16th and the Flight Reports are due on Tuesday, April 17th in Science.

It will be Day 2 when we return to classes after the break.

Junior Genius projects should be well underway with only two weeks of time left after the break. Display day is May 1st.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Day 5 - Tuesday, April 3, 2012

It's been another "moving" day. Grade sixes have been moved out of and back into their classroom. The new paint on the walls, the new lights and suspended ceiling make the room look so much brighter and quieter. Look for a new seating arrangement.

Math Unit test is tomorrow. Know your angles and measurements. Next unit starting right after the Easter break will be a continuation of Geometry.

French test on the "menu" is on Thursday.

Be sure to wear pink tomorrow to show that we will not tolerate bullying.

Science and Social homework and assignments are the same as before with April 16th and 17th due dates.

Book Orders have been extended to Thursday morning. Don't forget - many of you have a $4.99 coupon to use up this year.

See you tomorrow.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Day 4 - Monday, April 2, 2012

Book Orders are due on April 3rd.

Wednesday wear PINK!

Math Unit Test on Wednesday. Be prepared.
Health - Let's Look at Spices and all preceding pages need to be done for Tuesday - April 3rd.

Science - Communicate page 135 #1 and Flight Reports due on Tuesday, April 17th.
Social - Help - organizations due Monday, April 16th.

Tests:
Math Unit Test on Wednesday
French Menu Test Thursday

Do corrections on your own on Identifying Angles for an additional 1/2 mark for each one you get correct. To be handed in Tuesday. If it is late, you won't get any additional marks.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Day 3 - Friday, march 30, 2012

Math - finish questions 8 and 9 and prepare for the Angles Terminology quiz by completing A Fine Line page (separate sheet). Study your notes and the Key Math Terms in your text.

Health - Let's Look at Spices - to be done for Day 5 - Tuesday, April 3rd.

Math Unit final is on Wednesday, April 4th.

Book Orders are due on Tuesday - April 3rd.

Have a lovely weekend. Enjoy the spring-like weather, take in Unity School of Dance Showcase of solos and duets on Saturday and attend the Music Festival Final Performances on Sunday at 2:00 - all at UCHS. There is a charge for these events, so take some cash with you.

Students participating in the Final Performances are asked to wear white and black. Both the choir and the Grade 3 Choral Speaking have been asked to attend. It is a privilege and an honor.

See you there.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Day 2 - Thursday, March 29, 2012

Book Orders due April 3rd. Use your $4.99 credit.

Craft Club forms due tomorrow.

Math - have done up to the end of question 7 page 153 for tomorrow.
Health - Let's Look at Spices is to be done for Tuesday.

Science Communicate questions are due for tomorrow.

Math Angles Terminology quiz on Monday, April 2nd.
Math Unit final on Wednesday, April 4th.

Easter Break is from April 5th to April 16th. When we return on the 16th it will be Day 2.

Enjoy some fresh air on this very sunny, springy day.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Day 1 - Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Math - last lesson of this unit on angles in quadrilaterals. Have #2 page 152 done for Thursday.
Health - make sure the 3 Reading Activities and their questions are completed for Thursday.
Science - Communicate page 175#1 in pairs.

Book Orders are due April 3rd.

Zack and Cole - Term 2 Report Cards.

Craft Club forms are due on Friday. Craft Club is next Wednesday.

Math - Angles Terminology quiz is on Monday. Unit 4 Test is on Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Day 6 - Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Three students need to bring their Report Cards back to school, please.

The Math assignment on page 148-149 is due for tomorrow.
Health is due for Thursday.
Science is due for tomorrow, as well.

There are two math tests coming up. The Angles Terminology quiz is on Monday. Study your notes and make sure you know all the key terms we have used throughout this unit. The Unit 4 Math test is on April 4th (Wednesday).

Monday, March 26, 2012

Day 5 - Monday, March 26, 2012

School Music Festival is tomorrow beginning at 9:15. Any students participating in any format here, must be wearing white and black - choir, orff band or any choral speaking groups.

Report Cards need to be signed and returned asap, please.

Math - continued assignment - Step by Step 6 is #7, also do 8, 9, 10 for Wednesday. There will be class time tomorrow to finish it up.

Health - complete the next 3 Reading Activities on The Invention of Chewing Gum, Pop and Does Chocolate Grow on Trees for Thursday.

Science - Communicate page 170 #1 to 4 - Balloon Flying creation.

Math - Angles Terminology test is Monday, April 2nd and the Unit Final is Wednesday, April 4th.

Stay on top of all of your assignments. Work hard.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Day 4 - Friday, March 23, 2012

Any outstanding School Tees orders will be accepted up to 9:00 on Monday morning. After that the orders that are here will be sent so that we can get the clothing items before the end of May.

All school Music Festival participants must wear white and black on Tuesday for the various school festival performances.

Science - communicate is due next class.

Math - Strategies Toolkit - study the concepts of how to check your work and do both questions 1 & 2 on page 145. Then, study the Explore and Connect in Investigating Angles in a Triangle. Do the activity with the triangle drawing on page 146 to make sure you understand the concept. Then complete questions 1 to 6 for Monday.

We understand that many students will be back and forth during this upcoming Festival Week. It is the student's responsibility to get and keep their school work caught up during this time.

Report Cards for Term 2 need to be back to school on March 26th. Please make sure you sign in the Term 2 blank (parents) on the back of the report card.

Have a good weekend whatever you are doing. To Caprice, Tristin and others not feeling well, we hope you are better very soon.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Day 3 - Thursday, March 22, 2012

School Tees orders are due tomorrow. Don't be late and miss out.

Library on Friday.

Math - several students have corrections to do and some have not finished Tuesday's assignment. I'm not too impressed with that.

Some angles booklets have not been turned in. They were due before you went skiing, too. I'm even less happy about that!

Science - Communicate page 165 #1 to 4 is due for next class.

I hope you had a good time skiing.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Day 2 - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

SchoolTees orders are due on Friday, March 23rd.

Math - some students have a large amount of corrections and unfinished work to do - CoS, AM, DH and JB, MA, TH, MG, RA must also get corrections done for Friday morning. No excuses.
The angles review booklet is due tomorrow morning before you leave for skiing. Anyone not handing it in on time will be losing Friday privileges - recess, noon and being in the gym for our assembly. It's time to be responsible and do your best work.

Science - Communicate page 165 numbers 1 to 4 is due for next Science class.

If you are away for hockey tournaments, dance exams or competitions or Music Festival (next week), please let your teachers know well ahead of time. While efforts will be made to help you keep up, you must be responsible to do even more on your own.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Day 1 - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Happy first day of spring. It's kind of hard to tell. But it is officially spring.

School Tees orders are to be in on Friday, March 23rd. You have had three weeks, so there is no need to delay it any longer.

Math - the Angles Review booklet is due by the end of tomorrow, or, at the latest, Thursday morning before you leave on the ski trip.

Science - Communicate page 165 #1 to 4 for next class.

If you are curling tomorrow, bring a lunch as the booth may not be open when you have time to eat.

Ski Trip is on Thursday - the bus leaves at 8:00 sharp. Do not be late. It will leave without you.

Try to get to the Library to renew or return books on Friday morning. That will be your only chance this week if you did not get there today.

Enjoy the snow. I'm sure we will get more before spring really springs.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Thursday, March 15, 2012

There is no school Friday, March 16 or Monday, March 19th. Staff are in Professional Development days.

Tuesday will be Day 1.

Homework which must be done for Tuesday morning - Math - page 141 to 142 #1, 2, 4, 5 (step by step 4), 6 and 7.

Science - the communicate questions for + and - due for Tuesday.

School Tees orders are due on Friday, March 23rd. That is a week away.
Grade 6's may be curling on Wednesday and skiing on Thursday. You need to stay caught up on all of your assignments and projects.
Music Festival school performances will be rehearsed at our assembly on Friday, March 23rd at 12:45.
Students participating must wear black and white.
The actual festival performances for the two local schools will be all day on Tuesday, March 27th. Videos and photos are not allowed to be taken of the student performances on March 27th.
You are welcome to attend on Friday the 23rd.

Have a great 4 day weekend and enjoy the spring like weather.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Day 5 - Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Math assignment - all questions - pages 136 to 138 and Reflect for tomorrow morning. Floor Plans that needed to be fixed up and checked to make sure they follow the requirements (from our previous unit) are also due tomorrow at the beginning of Math class.

Designated students who need to "catch up" work for Mrs. David are in a noon hour to get caught up.

No school on Friday or Monday. Tuesday, March 20th will be Dahy 1.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Day 4 - Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Math Assignment which is due for Thursday is pages 136 to 138 all questions including the Reflect. Students will have about half an hour to work on the assignment during tomorrow's class.

School Tees clothing orders are due next Friday, the 23rd.

No school on Friday or Monday. PD for staff

Report Cards will go home on Thursday, March 15th.

Classrooms are being painted in our school on a daily basis this week and likely next. So, students and staff and all their things have been shuffled into vacant rooms on a temporary basis. It is rather chaotic around here.

Have a great evening.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Day 3 - Monday, March 12, 2012

Math assignment from Friday is due tomorrow.
Know your poems for Miss Riddell for tomorrow.

Ski Trip forms (3 pages) and money are due tomorrow.
Hunter Safety cards must be to Mrs. Roth by Thursday morning.

No school ono Friday or Monday (March 16th and 19th) for staff Professional Development.

Newsletter was sent out today.

Enjoy our springlike weather and go for a walk or a bike ride. :)

Friday, March 9, 2012

Day 2 - Friday, March 9, 2012

Math - pages 127 & 128 all questions except number 4 - due Tuesday. Everyone has homework.

Hunter Safety cards are due before Thursday, March 15th as there is no school on Friday, March 16th.

No school March 19th either. Both are Division mandated Prfessional Development days for teachers.

Ski Trip forms and money must be in to the classroom teacher on or before Tuesday, March 13th.

School Tees clothing orders are due March 23rd.

Book Fair is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and family night is Tuesday.

Report Cards will go home on Thursday, March 15th. Will you be proud of yours?

Have a great weekend.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Day 1 - Thursday, March 8, 2012

Whew! The Science exam is over.

New Math unit started today on Angles and Polygons.

School Tees orders are due on March 23rd. Samples of the clothing are available here at school for another few days.

Hunter Safety cards, if interested, are due as soon as possible.

Ski Trip forms and money are due on March 13th (no lates).

The Student-led Conferences are wrapping up today. Thank you to all of the parents and family members for showing an interest in your child's educational progress.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - Day 6

Science Test tomorow - study, study, study!

School Tees order forms due March 23rd.

Ski Trip Forms and money are due on March 13th - Tuesday.

Book Fair is on March 12 to 14th. Family Night is Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Day 5 - Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Math Test Unit 5 tomorrow.
Science Test Thursday.

Newsletter went out today. Check it out for important dates and information.
Ski Trip information package was sent home today. Completed forms and money are due no later that Tuesday, March 13th.

School Tees clothing orders will be due March 23rd.

Student-led conferences continue to go well. Thanks for being a participant.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Day 4 - Monday, March 5, 2012

Math - Designing a Floor Plan page 196 is due for tomorrow. We will review for the test so come with questions about what you feel are areas you need a little extra in before the test.

Student-led Conferences start today. We are looking forward to this time.

Science - review questions must be completed for tomorrow. Science test is on Thursday.

Book Fair is next week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - an information flyer was sent home with the youngest or only student in the school today.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012 - Day 3

Math assignment on pages 192 and 193 is due for Monday. No more class time to work on it.
Science - Review questions page 155 and 156 is due Tuesday.

Math Test on Wednesday.
Science Test on Thursday.

School Tees grade 6 clothing order forms were sent home today. You are under no obligation to order anything. Samples of the clothing will be available in the grade 6 room when you come for your Student-led Conference. These clothing orders will be due by the end of March, at the latest.

UPS Book Fair is during the week of March 12th to 15th. Watch for details. No grade 6 book orders will be sent until April. Support the library's book fair.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Day 2 - Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Student-led Conferences happen all of next week.

Math assignment from page 191 and 192, as well as Activity 4 is to be done for Monday.
Science - Do Review Questions 1 to 33 - page 155 & 156 - due for Tuesday, March 6th.

Math Test Unit 5 - Fractions, Ratio and Percent - is on Wed., March 7th.
Science Test - Unit 2 - Thursday, March 8th.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Day 1 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Student-led Conference information was sent home today. Please do your best to fill in the answers on the Homework for Parents sheet and return it to school. The FAQ's can be kept at home.

Newsletter that went out today has some information the grade 6 students need to know about Firearm Safety course and the Ski Trip.

Math - corrections and the assignment for today (all questions page 191 - 192) can be started.

Science - Do Review questions 1 - 33 page 155 and 156. Due for Tuesday, March 6th.

Social Exam tomorrow.
Math Exam March 7th.
Science exam March 8th.

Sub Lunch tomorrow if you ordered.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Day 6 - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Math - page 188 - 189 Percent assignment - #1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,12 & 13 for tomorrow.

Math Test on this unit will be next Wednesday, March 7th.

Social Studies test is Thursday, March 1st.

Science - Work on It from yesterday. Due tomorrow.

Sub Lunch (if ordered before the break) is on Thursday. Bring your own drink and extras if you will need more to eat than just your sub and a cookie. You'll still need a morning snack.

Student-led Conferences are scheduled for next week.

There will be no tutoring next week for Grade 6.

Babysitting course information sheet was sent home today. You must be 12 by June 30th of this year in order to take the course.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Day 5 - Monday, February 27, 2012

Sub Lunch is on Thursday. This is the lunch ordered and paid for before the break.

Math - complete the Practice questions 1 & 2 in the Strategies Toolkit on page 185 for tomorrow.

Science - Work on It page 150 and one goal for Wed.
Social - timeline chart for Feb. 28th and exam on Thursday, March 1st.

Student-led Conference times confirmation was sent home today with your child. Please note your date and time and let me know if there are any changes that need to be made.

Junior Genius has been set for May 2nd.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Day 4 - Friday, February 17, 2012

Social Exam - Wednesday, Feb. 29th - an exam outline was handed out today.

Math - page 182 - complete for Monday, February 27 - 1 a,c,e,g,i and 2 b & d, all of 3, 4(step by step 5), 7,9,10 & 11.

Science - Communicate page 146 #1 to 3 for Monday, Feb. 27th.
Social - timeline chart for Tuesday, Feb. 28. Lots of notes to get caught up if you missed today.

Student-led Conference times were not provided to Mrs. Soloski by Caitlyn, Alex. Please email your dates and times to me right away. I will be doing the scheduling over the break and want to be able to send the confirmation of times out as soon as we get back from the break. Thanks.

Wash your gym wear and bring it back and wash (sanitize) those water bottles, too.

To those of you fortunate to be going on a warmer vacation, have a great trip. To those of us who are staying closer to home, enjoy your break and gets lots of fresh air, exercise and rest and do all of the fun things you can.

See you on Monday, February 27th. It will be Day 5.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Day 3 - Thursday, February 16, 2012

Library books need to be returned or renewed before the break. Make sure you get there tomorrow.

Telemiracle money tomorrow is loonies and toonies.

Student-led Conferences are March 5 to 9 - please return the form with your date and time indicated on it. These need to be back by tomorrow.

Math - corrections and page 178 assignment due for tomorrow.
Health - Vegetables and the Invention of the Potatoe Chip due for tomorrow, as well.

Science - Communicate p 146 #1 to 3 and Social - underground railroad for tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Day 2 - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Health - please have Vegetables and the Invention of the Potatoe Chip finished for Friday, the 17th.

Math - page 178 #5,7,9,10(sxs4) and Reflect notes done for tomorrow.

Science - safety posters are due tomorrow.
Social - questions on underground railroad for Friday.

Telemiracle fundraiser is collecting quarters on Thursday.

Student-led Conference times need to be returned by Friday. Conferences are scheduled for March 5 to 9.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - Day 1

Happy Valentine's Day!
We had a busy, fun-filled, candy-filled day.

Telemiracle Fundraiser for Wednesday is dimes.

A few students need to still bring the $2.00 as requested by the SCC.

Science - Safety Posters are due for Thursday.

Math - make sure corrections are done.

We are moving on to Ratio in Math.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Day 6 - Monday, February 13, 2012

Sub Lunch forms are due tomorrow before 9:00 a.m.
Telemiracle Fundraiser for Tuesday - bring nickels.
Many students still need to bring the $2.00 for School Community Council.

A note went home today about Student-led Conferences. Please choose your date and time and return it to Mrs. Soloski at school as quickly as possible and definitely by Friday, Feb. 16th.

Math - page 175 - complete #8, #11 (step by step 3), #12 and 13 and the Reflect notes should be written out in full.

Science Electrical career report - Drew.

A newsletter went out today. Please check it for important information.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Day 5 - Friday, February 10, 2012

Sub Lunch money must be in no later than 8:45 on Tuesday morning.
Telemiracle Fundraiser starts Monday. Bring your pennies.

Science - electrical career reports.
Social - traveling foods reports. These are both due.

Math - page 174 questions 6 and 7 are to be done on the number lines pages for Monday.

Welcome back, Kevin.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Day 4 - Thursday, February 9, 2012

Sub Lunch money needs to be by Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
Teacher Appreciation week $2.00 from each student to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible, please. SCC required.
Telemiracle Fundraiser starts on Monday. Bring pennies.

Science - electrical career reports are due tomorrow - Friday.

Social - traveling food presentations continue.

Health - Grain Products, Invention of Breakfast Cereal article and questions and menus due for tomorrow - Friday, Feb. 10th.

We really enjoyed the Beach/Hawaiian Spirit Day.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Day 3 - Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Sub Lunch forms and money due for Feb. 14th.
Telemiracle Fundraiser in the newsletter.
Craft Club forms and money due Feb. 9th.
Spirit Day - Feb. 9th.

Math - corrections and unfinished work.

Science - Electrical Career Report is due for Friday, Feb. 10th.
Social - Traveling Food Reports are due tomorrow. Emailed to Mrs. David.

Health - Grain Products, Invention of Breakfast Cereal and questions for Friday, Feb. 10th.

French "er" quiz - Thursday, Feb. 9th.
Library tomorrow, too.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Day 2 - Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Math - unfinished work and all corrections are to be done for tomorrow.
Science - do all problems on pages 124 to 126 (8 of them).

Health - Grain Products and the Invention of Breakfast Cereal and Activity 6 is due for Friday, Feb. 10th.

The French "er" test has been moved to Thursday.

Watch your newsletter and take home papers for information on the Spirit Day, Sub Lunch forms, Craft Club and Telemiracle Fundraiser.

Enjoy our shortened week.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Day 1 - Friday, February 3, 2012

No school on Monday - for students.

Math - page 168-9 complete numbers 1,2,3,4,6 (step by step 2) 7, 8, 11 and catch up Reflect notes.

Science - do all problems on pages 124 - 126 (8) for next class.

Health - the Invention of Peanut Butter and the related questions, plus all previous pages must be done for Tuesday, Feb. 7th.

French - quiz on manager verbes. Complete sheet.

Spirit Day on Thursday, Feb. 9th.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Day 6 - Thursday, February 2, 2012

Math - page 164-165 - #1,2,4,5,6,7 (step by step 1) 8, do #9 and Reflect as notes. This is due for tomorrow as we are correcting and going on to the Lesson 2 work. Study your notes on mixed numbers and improper fractions and make sure you know the math to convert from one to the other.

Health - Invention of Peanut Butter and questions following are due for Tuesday. (No excuses).

Science - Communicate questions on page 122 do #2 to 5.

Spirit Day coming up on Feb. 9th.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Day 5 - Wednesday, February 1, 2012

February already. Will the groundhog see his shadow?

Science communicate questions page 122 do 2 to 5 for Friday.

Health - read the Invention of Peanut Butter and do the questions for Day 2 - Feb. 7th.

If you were absent today, catch up Math notes and Health (Meat and Alternatives).

Spirit Day on February 9th - Hawaii/Beach Day. See the posters around the school for details.

Enjoy our nice weather - maybe the groundhog prediction won't be necessary.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Day 4 - Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Book Orders are due tomorrow. Don't forget to use your $4.99 book certificate.

Health - Milk Products and Invention of Ice Cream pages are to be finished for tomorrow.

Science - Communicate page 119 #2 & 3 due for Wednesday - Feb. 1st.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Day 3 - Monday, January 30, 2012

Book Orders are due on Wednesday, February 1st - remember the $4.99 coupon offer from Mrs. Soloski.
Library book exchange is tomorrow - Tuesday, January 31st.

Health - Milk Products and the Invention of Ice Cream pages are to be done for Wednesday.

Tutoring in Math has resumed for Mondays and Wednesdays.

Social 5 changes for Jan. 31st.
Science is page 119 - Communicate #2 & 3 due Feb. 1st.

Enjoy a walk or a run on this lovely day.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Day 2 - Friday, January 27, 2012

Wow! January is almost over.

Book Orders went home for Grade 6's today. Special deal - order from any book order from Mrs. Soloski and receive a $4.99 book certificate toward the price. Offer good until the last book order in the end of May. Not good for Book Fair items.

Science - Communicate questions #1 to 4 page 114 for Monday.

Health to be done for Day 5 (Wednesday) the Milk Products fill in the blanks page and the Invention of Ice Cream questions.

Math Cumulative Review questions are due for Monday (noon). No extensions.

New Math unit - Ratio, Fractions and Percent starts on Tuesday.

Hi, Kevin. Do you miss us at all? Hope you're enjoying your trip.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Day 1 - Thursday, January 26, 2012

Reading Night tonight. Come from 7 until 8 and listen to author Ann Campbell read. There will be other guest readers and hot chocolate and cookies. Check out the UPS website for further details.

Math - work on the Cumulative Review pages 122 and 123. Try to have the first page of questions finished for tomorrow. You will have some class time Friday. You may work through Art class on Monday, but the questions must be finished neatly, well organized and accurate for noon on Monday. There will be no extensions. Manage your time. This is like an open book test and it will be marked as such and the results will be part of your Term 2 Report Card.

French - Commander sheet is due on Friday, Jan. 27th.

Science - communicate page 114 numbers 1 to 4 is due Monday.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Day 6 - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Just a reminder - Unit 3 Math Test tomorrow morning.
Health duotangs and ingredient/nutrient labels definitions were due on Tuesday. Many of you did not have it completed, so your attendance at the Assembly tomorrow will depend on you making sure that your work is completely finished. Remember "handing it in is not = to having completed the required assignments.

Be sure that your name is also not on Mrs. David's UOHer list.

See you tomorrow. I will be back at school.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012

Math Test on Thursday, Jan. 26th - everything in Unit 3.
Have completed for tomorrow - Strategies Toolkit #1 and 2 and Show What You Know questions 1, 4, & 5. These will help you prepare for Thursday's exam.

Science - get notes off charts.
Assignments owed to Mrs. David must be in by the end of classes on Wednesday.

Health - duotang pages completed to the end of The Four Food Groups and You page 18. Just before the pages titled Fabulous Food! Plus, hand in your looseleaf with your nutrient and ingredient labels with the definitions of which words you do not know.

Stay on top of your assignments and due dates.

Enjoy the weather.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Day 3 - Friday, January 23, 2012

Math page 114 assignment and all corrections need to be done for Monday.

Library is on Monday! Be sure to have your books here.

Math Unit 3 final Test is on Thursday.
Reading Night on Thursday, January 26th - 7 to 8.

Science: get the notes off the sheets of today's presenters.

Health - have all pages finished to the end of page 18 for Tuesday.

Catch up all "late" assignments for Mrs. David by Wednesday.
Assembly on Thursday morning.

Have a great weekend.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Day 2 - Thursday, January 19, 2012

Math Unit 3 Test is on Thursday, January 26th.
Next assembly is on Thursday, January 26th at 10:00. Reading Night is the same night from 7 to 8 p.m. Look for details in your newsletter that just went out today.

Math assignment from today - page 113 questions 1, 2, 3, & 4 are due for tomorrow as well as any corrections. Questions 5,6 & 8 are due for Monday.

Social - do push/pull factors for Monday, Jan. 23rd.
Reports due - Russel, Jordyn, Zack & Jared.

Music Festival Orff Band and Choir will be starting practices next week. If you have made a commitment, stick with it.

Dress for the weather. We will be outside at the noon and last recess breaks tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Day 1 - Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Math - assignment to be done for tomorrow - Thursday, Jan. 19th. Page 111 - #2, 3, 4, 5 (step by step 6), 6 and 8.

Science - get notes off the charts on Hydroelectricity and Solar Energy.

Dress warm. The weather is supposed to continue cold for another couple of days.

Have a great trip back home to China, Kevin. We will miss you. :)

Friday, January 13, 2012

Day 4 - Friday, January 13, 2012

Science Pepper Lab is due for Monday, January 16, 2012. Also Balloon Party needs to be done for Monday.

Math - questions #4 to 13 page 106 & 107 is due for class on Monday, Jan. 16th.

Tuesday is the Problem Solving Math Test. Study the problem solving we have done in this unit.

Keep track of the changes in the weather so that you are appropriately dressed for outside recesses.

Have a good weekend.

Please note: the school will be undergoing changes to the entire computer system and there will not be computers or internet all day on Monday or Tuesday. I will only be able to post to this blog once I get home and that will likely not happen until the evening. Keep track of assignments, etc. in your Think n Inks.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Day 3 - Thursday, January 12, 2012

Library is on Friday. Make sure you won't have any over due books.

Math - corrections and starting preparing for the Problem Solving Test on Tuesday, Jan. 17th.

Science - pepper lab for Tuesday and write up, also Balloon Party - to be done for Jan. 16th.

Social - finishing Explorers reports on Friday. Be ready.

Watch the weather - it may be colder than you might think.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Day 2 - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Math - page 102 questions 4,5,7,8 and corrections need to be done for tomorrow.
Math Test in problem solving with whole numbers and decimals is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Start preparing now. Go over the problems we have covered in this unit and make sure you understand how to do them.

Library is on Friday. Bring books to be returned or renewed.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Day 1 - Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Math - corrections to be all caught up for tomorrow. Hand them in before In-Motion starts.

Book Orders are due for tomorrow.

Social - Explorers good copy is due to Mrs. David at the start of tomorrow's class.

Dress for much, much colder weather for the next couple of days. It will actually be winter.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Day 6 - Monday, January 9, 2012

Book Orders are due on Wednesday.

Math assignment due for tomorrow is page 97 & 98 Practice #4 (all) - show all your work; #5 (all) write just the answers. Then, do the following word problems: #6,7,8,10 (step by step 3), 11, 13 & 14 and write the answer to the Reflect.

Science - the 3 labs must be complete for class.

Social - good copy of your Explorers report is due for Wednesday.

Check for your UPS newsletter - online.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Day 5 - Friday, January 6, 2012

Book Orders are due on Wednesday, January 11th.

Science - for Tuesday, the 10th - all 3 labs complete.

Social - rough draft due Monday, Jan. 9 - on your explorer.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Day 4 - Thursday, January 5, 2012

Math problem solving sheet is due for tomorrow.

Science questions on the experiment is due for tomorrow (see yesterday's blog).
Social Studies rough draft of explorers research is due for Monday, January 9th.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - day 3

Library tomorrow - please have your books here to renew or return.

Science homework - A Little Bit of Lightning and Charging Balloons experiment - write up all except #7, 11, 12 and conclusion.

Art - Ted Harrison Reproductions started