Hello Families,
This week we continue our study of democracy and the electoral process, and this Friday students will participate in a mock vote.
In order to learn more about the candidates and the party platforms, I am asking students to bring in elections materials, newspaper articles, and (if possible) photos of the billboards and signs in their neighborhoods.
In math, we will be continuing our study of geometry, using more complicated situations to practice calculations and sharpen our logic skills.
Please remember that Monday, April 7th is a Ped Day, and that next Thursday students will be visiting the Lennoxville Vocational Training Center.
Have a lovely week,
Kathy Napier
Monday, March 31, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
March 24th- 28th
Hello Families,
A few big events and opportunties this week:
Portfolio Night Thursday: appointment times were sent home last Friday, and the students and I are looking forward to seeing you!
Bake Sale/Afterschool cooking: A parent has volunteered to supervise after-school baking for a sale to take place during Portfolio Night. A permission slip was sent home today, please send it back right away if your child is interested and can attend.
Caisse Scolaire: Deposits are due Wednsesday
Math: Continuing our unit or Geometry, we will have a short quiz Wednesday and will be working with situations involving area and perimeter all week. Please continue to encourage your child to practice 3 times a week on the Reflex website.
Social Studies: Pages 18-21 in the text are assigned for Thursday, and students are asked to follow the coming elections in the news.
Homereading: novels and A-Z books should come to school regularly, and work on the RAZ Kids site is strongly encouraged.
The following video is a TED talk about the importance of student motivation. I strongly encourage you to take the time to watch - I have tried to embed it with French subtitles so that all families have access to the content.
Have a wonderful week!
Kathy Napier
A few big events and opportunties this week:
Portfolio Night Thursday: appointment times were sent home last Friday, and the students and I are looking forward to seeing you!
Bake Sale/Afterschool cooking: A parent has volunteered to supervise after-school baking for a sale to take place during Portfolio Night. A permission slip was sent home today, please send it back right away if your child is interested and can attend.
Caisse Scolaire: Deposits are due Wednsesday
Math: Continuing our unit or Geometry, we will have a short quiz Wednesday and will be working with situations involving area and perimeter all week. Please continue to encourage your child to practice 3 times a week on the Reflex website.
Social Studies: Pages 18-21 in the text are assigned for Thursday, and students are asked to follow the coming elections in the news.
Homereading: novels and A-Z books should come to school regularly, and work on the RAZ Kids site is strongly encouraged.
The following video is a TED talk about the importance of student motivation. I strongly encourage you to take the time to watch - I have tried to embed it with French subtitles so that all families have access to the content.
Have a wonderful week!
Kathy Napier
Monday, March 17, 2014
March 17th - 21st
Hello Families,
This week we continue with our study of geometry and will be learning about formula related to triangles, quadrilaterals and circles. As these calculations are new or contain new elements, it is more important than ever that students have their multiplication facts memorized. Knowing these facts by heart allows students to focus on the complexities of the formulae and how these are used in context. Please have your child use the Reflex Math website three times a week for about 10 minutes each time.
Given the upcoming elections, I have chosen to postpone our unit on the Inuit and Mic Mac and move forward the last Social Studies unit of grade six, Democracy. We will be learning about systems of government and studying democratic and non-democratic societies, as well as learning about the issues surrounding this provincial election. You can help us by sending in any day-old newspapers you receive at home (English or French) that contains articles about the elections.
Along with this unit we will be studying "Obstacles to Dialogue" in Ethics and Religious Culture. This unit is an introduction to argumentative fallacies and begins to develop understanding of how arguments can be evaluated and deconstructed. The media surrounding the elections may give us good examples!
In Music Appreciation, we will soon be starting a unit on Jazz. Always a fun unit, students will become familiar with different styles and a few significant artists, as well as learn new vocabulary related to this style of music.
As always, it is truly appreciated when families support their child's learning at home. Looking over assignments, asking questions and sharing your knowledge and understanding are important to help your child see that their education is important to you.
Thank you, and have a lovely week,
Kathy Napier
Language Arts: Homereading and A-Z Reading, the RAZ Kids app is encouraged.
Social Studies: Places in Time p. 13-17, and the accompanying sheet, p. 52.
Paperwork: Portfolio Night paper, signed and returned.
Scholastic Due: April 1st
This week we continue with our study of geometry and will be learning about formula related to triangles, quadrilaterals and circles. As these calculations are new or contain new elements, it is more important than ever that students have their multiplication facts memorized. Knowing these facts by heart allows students to focus on the complexities of the formulae and how these are used in context. Please have your child use the Reflex Math website three times a week for about 10 minutes each time.
Given the upcoming elections, I have chosen to postpone our unit on the Inuit and Mic Mac and move forward the last Social Studies unit of grade six, Democracy. We will be learning about systems of government and studying democratic and non-democratic societies, as well as learning about the issues surrounding this provincial election. You can help us by sending in any day-old newspapers you receive at home (English or French) that contains articles about the elections.
Along with this unit we will be studying "Obstacles to Dialogue" in Ethics and Religious Culture. This unit is an introduction to argumentative fallacies and begins to develop understanding of how arguments can be evaluated and deconstructed. The media surrounding the elections may give us good examples!
In Music Appreciation, we will soon be starting a unit on Jazz. Always a fun unit, students will become familiar with different styles and a few significant artists, as well as learn new vocabulary related to this style of music.
As always, it is truly appreciated when families support their child's learning at home. Looking over assignments, asking questions and sharing your knowledge and understanding are important to help your child see that their education is important to you.
Thank you, and have a lovely week,
Kathy Napier
Assignments:
Math: work with different formula in geometry, pages in green Math Duotang.Language Arts: Homereading and A-Z Reading, the RAZ Kids app is encouraged.
Social Studies: Places in Time p. 13-17, and the accompanying sheet, p. 52.
Paperwork: Portfolio Night paper, signed and returned.
Scholastic Due: April 1st
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